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Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1 - 1 Front Seats ............................................... 1 - 2 Safety Belts .............................................. 1 - 8 Child Restraints ....................................... 1-28 Airbag System ......................................... 1-47 Restraint System Check .......... ...
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GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and the name LESABRE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “Gene ...
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Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. { CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do t ...
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Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell what to do to help av ...
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These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle: v ...
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✍ NOTES vi ...
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Front Seats ..................................................... .1-2 Manual Seats ............................................... .1-2 Power Seats ................................................. .1-2 Manual Lumbar ............................................. .1-3 Power Lumbar .............................................. .1-3 Heated Seats ... ...
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Front Seats Manual Seats { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving. Pull up on the control bar located und ...
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Manual Lumbar The knob that controls this feature is located on the outboard side of each front seat. Turn the knob toward the front of the vehicle to increase lumbar support. Turn the knob toward the rear of the vehicle to decrease lumbar support. If you have the independent front cushion moved down as far as it will go, you may feel the lumbar su ...
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Heated Seats If your vehicle has this feature, press this button to turn on the heating element in the seat. The heated seat buttons are located on the driver’s and front passenger’s door panel. When the heated seat button is ﬁrst pressed, the high setting is activated. The word “HI” lights up above the button. Press the button again for ...
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Do not have the seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. { CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can not do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt can not do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injurie ...
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Power Reclining Seatback If your vehicle has power reclining seats, the switch is located on the outboard side of both front seats. Press the switch toward the rear of the vehicle to recline the seat and toward the front of the vehicle to raise the seat. Do not have the seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 1-6 ...
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{ CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can not do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt can not do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can not do its job either. In a crash the bel ...
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Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. { CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or she can not wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you are not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can ...
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Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-36 . In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: They work . You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, ...
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Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-10 ...
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The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 1-11 ...
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or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? A: Y ...
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Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an accident — even one that is not your fault — you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur w ...
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3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate t ...
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Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. { CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. 1-15 ...
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Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the ...
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Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much ...
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Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body. { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it. 1-18 ...
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To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they ...
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Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-13 . The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt — except for one thing. If you ever pull the lap portion of the belt out all the way, you will engage the child restra ...
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To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-27 . Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if ...
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Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here is how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across yo ...
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3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt wou ...
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The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. { CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. To unlatch the belt, just push the ...
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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each outside pas ...
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2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 1-26 ...
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4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-21 . Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides. Slide the guide into its storage pocket on the side of the seatback. Safety Be ...
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Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The ...
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{ CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt i ...
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{ CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. Wherever t ...
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Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age ...
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{ CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and i ...
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{ CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest par ...
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Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous ﬂat surface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle. A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface again ...
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A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back boo ...
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Q: How do child restraints work? A: A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner. For many years, add-on ch ...
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Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We, therefore, recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a boo ...
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Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored. Others require the top strap always to b ...
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{ CAUTION: Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured if this happens. To help prevent injury to people and damage to your vehicle, attach only one child restr ...
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Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You will ﬁnd anchors for all three rear seating positions. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the ...
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A. Lower Anchorage B. Lower Anchorage In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system has a label on the seatback at each lower anchor position. The labels are located near t ...
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Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. See Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-40 . 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Attach and tighten the LATCH a ...
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Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-43 ...
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4. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 5. Push a ...
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position If your vehicle is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-40 . See Top Strap on page 1-38 if the child restraint has one. There is no top strap anchor in the right front passenger’s position. Do not secure a child seat i ...
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4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-46 ...
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6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the ve ...
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Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Airbags are designed to ...
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{ CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact airbags inﬂate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you are too close to an inﬂating airbag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for airbag inﬂation before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, ev ...
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Where Are the Airbags? The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. If your vehicle has one, the driver’s side impact airbag is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. 1-50 ...
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If your vehicle has one, the right front passenger’s side impact airbag is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door. { CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating ...
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When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inﬂate only if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds take into account a variety of desired deployment and no ...
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Your vehicle may or may not have a side impact airbag. See Airbag System on page 1-47 . Side impact airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe side crashes. A side impact airbag will inﬂate if the crash severity is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” The threshold level can vary with speciﬁc vehicle design. Side imp ...
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What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? After the airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag inﬂated. Some components of the airbag module will be hot for a short time. These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver’s frontal airbag and the instrument panel for the ri ...
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In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inﬂate only once. After an airbag inﬂates, you will need some new parts for your airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbag sy ...
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Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on ...
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Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash { CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any ne ...
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✍ NOTES 1-58 ...
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Keys .............................................................. .2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ........................ .2-5 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation .......... .2-6 Doors and Locks ........................................... .2-10 Door Locks ................................................. .2-10 Central Door Unlocking System .. ...
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Storage Areas ............................................... .2-43 Glove Box .................................................. .2-43 Center Console Storage Area ........................ .2-43 Convenience Net ......................................... .2-43 Sunroof ........................................................ .2-44 Vehicle Personalizati ...
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Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. 2-3 ...
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There is a master key that works in all of the lock cylinders (driver’s door, trunk, ignition, and glove box). There may also be a VALET key which operates only the driver’s door and the ignition. Your vehicle has the PASS-Key ® III vehicle theft system. Both the master and VALET key have a transponder in the key head that matches a decoder in ...
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Remote Keyless Entry System Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any ...
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Remote Keyless Entry System Operation With this feature, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with the DIC, the numbers on the back of your transmitter correspond to DRIVER #1 and DRI ...
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Personalization Features The following features, if available on your vehicle, can be programmed to each driver’s preference. • Automatic Door Locks: This feature programs your door locks to automatically lock or unlock when shifting in and out of PARK (P). • Security Feedback: This feature provides feedback to the driver when the vehicle rec ...
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If your vehicle is equipped with the DIC, you must program this feature using it. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-47 . If your vehicle is not equipped with the DIC, do the following to change to another mode: 1. Close all the doors and turn the ignition on. Keep all doors closed throughout this procedure. 2. Press and hold LOCK on the ...
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Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is probably time to change the battery. Notice: When ...
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Doors and Locks Door Locks { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked. So, wear safety belts pro ...
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Central Door Unlocking System If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system, all doors will unlock if the key is held in the outside key cylinder unlock position for more than two seconds. The doors will also unlock if the key is turned to the unlock position twice in three seconds. Power Door Locks With power door locks, you can lock or unlock all ...
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Personal Choice Programming The delayed locking feature can be turned on or off. If your vehicle is equipped with the DIC, you must use it to program this feature. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-47 . If your vehicle is not equipped with the DIC, use the following procedure to change modes: 1. Close all the doors and turn the ignition ...
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If your vehicle is equipped with the DIC, you must use it to program this feature. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-47 . If your vehicle is not equipped with the DIC, use the following procedure to change modes: 1. Close all the doors and turn the ignition to RUN. Keep all doors closed throughout this procedure. 2. Press and hold LOCK ...
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To open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door. 2. Open the door from the outside. If you do not cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who ride in the rear seat will not be able to open the rear door from the inside. You should let adults and older children know how these security locks w ...
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Trunk Lock Release To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the master key and turn it clockwise. Remote Trunk Release Lockout The TRUNK release button is located on the driver’s door trim map pocket. Push this button to open the trunk. The transaxle must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) for the remote trunk release button to work. To lock the t ...
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Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. 2-16 ...
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Power Windows The power window controls located on the driver’s door armrest operate each of the windows while the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or while Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-23 . In addition, each passenger door has a control for its own window. Express-Down Window The driver’s ...
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Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent alarm system. With this system, the SECURITY light, located on th ...
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Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by following these steps: 1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the driver’s window and open the driver’s door. 2. Activate the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is open, or with the remote keyless entry transmitter. 3. Get out of the car, close the door and wait ...
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PASS-Key ® III Operation Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key ® III (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key ® III is a passive theft-deterrent system. This means you do not have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. When the PAS ...
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To program the new key, do the following: 1. Verify that the new key has PK3 stamped on it. 2. Insert the current driver’s key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start, see your dealer for service. 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to OFF, and remove the key. 4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to ...
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Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn to ﬁve different positions. A (ACCESSORY): In this position you can operate your electrical accessories. Press in the ignition key as you turn the top of it toward you. B (LOCK): This is the only position from which you can remove the key. This position locks your ignition and t ...
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Key Reminder Warning If you leave your key in OFF, you will hear a warning chime when you open the driver’s door. Always leave your key in LOCK while the engine is off. If you leave it in any other position, you will drain your battery power. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) After you turn the ignition off and remove the key, you will still have po ...
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3. If your engine still will not start, or starts but then stops, it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts brieﬂy but then stops again, do the same thing. This time keep the pedal down f ...
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How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. A ...
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REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see I ...
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SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. Notice: Driving in SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles (40 km) or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h) may dam ...
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To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. When you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position. If you try to drive with the parking brake on, after about 20 feet (6.1 m) a chime will sound continuously until you release the parking ...
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could ...
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Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in PARK (P) when the ignition is in LOCK. In addition, you have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-25 . If you cannot shift ...
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Engine Exhaust { CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. • Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. • Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. • Your ve ...
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{ CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your ...
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Mirror Operation AUTO: Press this button to turn on the automatic dimming feature. OFF: Press this button to turn off the automatic dimming feature. O (On/Off): For mirrors equipped with OnStar ® controls, press this button to turn the automatic dimming feature on or off. The indicator light will be illuminated when this feature is on. Automatic D ...
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Compass Calibration When on, the compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven. If, after two seconds, the display does not show a compass direction, (N for North, for example), there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder, or a ...
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2. Press and hold COMPASS (or the on/off button for mirrors equipped with OnStar ® controls) until a zone number appears in the display. 3. Once a zone number appears in the display, press the COMPASS button (or the on/off button for mirrors equipped with OnStar ® controls) quickly until the correct zone number appears in the display. If C appear ...
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Outside Curb View Assist Mirror If you have the Memory Seat and Mirrors feature, the passenger’s outside rearview mirror includes a tilt-down feature that operates when the shift lever is in REVERSE (R). This feature assists the driver, improving rear obstacle detection. When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R), the passenger mirror will re ...
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OnStar ® System OnStar ® uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. A complete OnStar ® user’s guide and the terms and conditions of the OnStar ® Subscription Service Agreement are included in ...
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OnStar ® Personal Calling As an OnStar ® subscriber, the Personal Calling capability is available if your hand-held cell phone is lost, forgotten, or has a low battery. It is a hands-free wireless phone that is integrated into the vehicle. Calls can be placed nationwide using simple voice commands with no additional contracts and no additional ro ...
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If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink ® Transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies ...
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Programming HomeLink ® Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons, releasing only when the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not rep ...
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6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. You will ...
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Erasing HomeLink ® Buttons To erase programming from the three buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold the two outside buttons for longer than 30 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. HomeLink ® is now in the train (learning) mode and can be pro ...
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Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. The glove box has a light inside. Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle has a center console with two storage compartments and cupholders. The cupholders have removable liners to hold beverage containers of different sizes. To access the cupholders and the front storage area, p ...
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Sunroof Your vehicle may be equipped with a sunroof. The sunroof has both manual and express features for opening the glass panel and sunshade. The switch for the sunroof is located on the headliner between the sun visors. The sunroof switch has a number of positions that control the sunroof movement. The switch will work only when the ignition is ...
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Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat and Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature, the controls are located on the driver’s door panel, and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver’s seating, outside mirror positions and climate controls. See Climate Control System on page 3-24 for more information. To save your seat and mir ...
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To recall your memory positions, your vehicle must be in PARK (P). Push and release the MEMORY button corresponding to the desired driving position. The seat and mirrors will move to the position previously stored for the identiﬁed driver. You will hear one beep. To store the exit position for an easy exit, use the following procedure: 1. First i ...
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Instrument Panel Overview .............................. .3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... .3-6 Other Warning Devices .................................. .3-6 Horn ............................................................ .3-6 Tilt Wheel .................................................... .3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction ...
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Oil Pressure Light ........................................ .3-44 Security Light .............................................. .3-45 Cruise Control Light ..................................... .3-45 Highbeam On Light ...................................... .3-45 Service Vehicle Soon Light ........................... .3-46 Fuel Gage ................. ...
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✍ NOTES 3-3 ...
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Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 ...
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-31 . B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons (If Equipped). See DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-47 . C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7 . D. Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). Se ...
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Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on top of the steering column. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the ...
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-7 . • Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8 . • Flash-To-Pass. See Flash-to-Pass on page 3-8 . • Windshield Wipers. See ...
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You may also have an arrow in the outside mirror that ﬂashes when the turn signal is used. See Outside Power Mirrors on page 2-35 for more information. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is complete. If the arrows ﬂash very fast as you signal a turn or a lane ch ...
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Windshield Wipers The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the band marked WIPER. If your windshield wipers are on for more than six seconds while you are driving, the low-beam headlamps, instrument panel cluster backlighting and taillamps will turn on. For more information see Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 3-14 . OFF: Turn the band to O ...
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The Rainsense™ system is activated by turning the wiper control band to one of the ﬁve sensitivity levels within the delay area. The delay position closest to OFF is the lowest sensitivity setting, level one. The highest sensitivity setting, level ﬁve, is closest to LO. A single wipe will occur each time you turn the wiper control band to a h ...
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Cruise Control The switches that operate cruise control are located on the steering wheel. With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This is helpful on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes, the c ...
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Setting Cruise Control { CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn cruise control on. An indicat ...
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Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the SET/COAST button, then release it and the accelerator pedal. You will now cruise at the higher speed. • Press the RESUME/ACCEL button. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and ...
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Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp control buttons are located to the left of the steering column. < (Parking Lamps): Press this button to turn on the parking lamps, together with the following: • Sidemarker Lamps • Taillamps • License Plate Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights O (Headlamps): Press this button to turn on the headlamps, together ...
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles ﬁr ...
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Twilight Sentinel ® Twilight Sentinel ® turns your headlamps on and off by sensing how dark it is outside. The lever for this feature is located to the left of the steering column. To operate it, leave the exterior lamp button off. If you slide the lever all the way to MAX, your headlamps will remain on for about three minutes after you turn off ...
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Light Sensor Your Twilight Sentinel ® and DRL work with the light sensor located on top of the instrument panel. Do not cover it up. If you do, it will sense darkness and the Twilight Sentinel ® lighting will turn on. Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the exterior lamp button has been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off about 10 minutes af ...
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Entry Lighting If it is dark enough outside when you press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, the interior courtesy lamps will turn on and stay on for about 40 seconds. The lamps can be turned off immediately by pressing the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, turning the ignition key to RUN or activating th ...
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3. Press the instant alarm on the transmitter. Perimeter lighting remains on at this time and the horn will chirp two times. 4. Press the instant alarm on the transmitter again. Perimeter lighting is disabled and the horn will chirp one time. 5. Release the door lock switch. The perimeter lighting feature is now off. To turn the feature on, do the ...
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Battery Load Management The battery load management feature is designed to monitor the vehicle’s electrical load and determine when the battery is in a heavy discharge condition. During times of high electrical loading, the engine may idle at a higher RPM setting than normal to make sure the battery charges. High electrical loads may occur when s ...
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The HUD shows these images when they are lighted on the instrument panel cluster. Be sure to continue scanning your displays, controls and driving environment just as you would in a vehicle without HUD. If you never look at your instrument panel cluster, you may not see something important, such as a warning light. Notice: If you try to use the HUD ...
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2. Adjust the seat to your driving position. Press the image height adjuster switch to raise the image as far as possible. 3. Now press the image height adjuster switch to position the image as low as possible, while still keeping it in full view. 4. Slide the dimmer lever downward until the HUD image is no brighter than necessary. To turn the HUD ...
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Your vehicle may have a small cap that must be pulled down to access the accessory power outlet. If it does, when not using the outlet be sure to cover it with the protective cap. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery. Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment tha ...
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Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. TEMPERATURE: This lever is used to adjust the temperature of the air coming through the system. Moving the lever between COOL and WARM will change the temperature of the air coming through your outlets. 9 FAN: Move this le ...
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MAX (Maximum Air Conditioning): This mode directs airﬂow through the instrument panel outlets. The amount of outside air entering your vehicle is limited. Also in this mode, the RECIRC function is activated to create the maximum cooling effect in the vehicle. If RECIRC was activated before selecting MAX, the light in the RECIRC button will go off ...
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Sensors The solar sensor on your vehicle monitors the solar radiation and the air inside of your vehicle. This information is then used to maintain the selected temperature by initiating needed adjustments to the temperature, the fan speed, and the air delivery system. The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun. ...
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Dual Automatic Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): Press the AUTO button for automatic control of the inside temperature, the air delivery mode and the fan speed. 1. Press the AUTO button. 2. Adjust the temperature to 75°F (24°C). Choo ...
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Manual Operation Pressing the FAN or AIR FLOW buttons cancels automatic operation and places the system in manual mode. Press the AUTO button to return to automatic operation. TEMP (Temperature): To manually adjust the temperature inside the vehicle, push the TEMP arrow. Push the TEMP up arrow for warmer temperature settings and the TEMP down arrow ...
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RECIRC (Recirculation): Press this button to limit the amount of outside air coming into the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off. When the button is pressed, an indicator light ...
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Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. = REAR (Rear Window Defogger): Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. At speeds above 35 mph (55 km/h), the defogger will operate continuously until you ...
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Outlet Adjustment Use the levers located in the middle of the front outlets to change the direction of the airﬂow. In vehicles equipped with rear seat outlets, you can adjust the direction of the airﬂow using the lever in the center of each outlet. Use the thumbwheel located between the outlets to turn them on and off. Operation Tips • Clear ...
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Climate Controls Personalization If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, up to two drivers are able to store and recall climate control settings for the temperature, the fan speed and the direction of the airﬂow. Memory buttons 1 and 2 are located on the driver’s door armrest and correspond to the numbers 1 or 2 found on the back of each ...
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Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could ...
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Your vehicle is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. Standard Cluster (United States version shown, Canada similar) 3-34 ...
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Cluster With Tachometer (United States version shown, Canada similar) 3-35 ...
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Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles or kilometers. Press the ENG/MET button which is located to the left of the speedometer to change from mph to km/h. Your vehicle has a tamper resista ...
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Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows airbag. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensors, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. F ...
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Battery Warning Light When you turn the key to RUN, this light will turn on brieﬂy to show that the generator and battery charging systems are working. If the light stays on, a chime will sound indicating that the vehicle needs service. You should take your vehicle to the dealer as soon as possible. To save the battery until you get there, turn o ...
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When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If you try to drive off with the parking brake set, a chime will also come on until you release the parking brake. If the light stays on after your parking brake is fully re ...
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Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light For vehicles equipped with the traction control system, this warning light should come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If the warning light doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If it stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, there may be ...
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the pointer moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot. A temperature indicator light will turn on and a chime will sound. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, and the temperature indicator light comes on, you should pull of ...
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Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repai ...
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If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling Your Tank on page 5-7 . The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly i ...
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Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know in order to help your vehicle pass an inspection: ...
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{ CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always fo ...
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Service Vehicle Soon Light This light will come on and stay on if your vehicle has certain non-emission related problems. These problems may not be obvious and may affect vehicle performance or durability. Consult a qualiﬁed dealership for necessary repairs to maintain top vehicle performance. This light will come on brieﬂy when the ignition is ...
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Here are some things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: • At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. • It takes more (or less) fuel to ﬁll up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated half full, but it took more (or less) than half the tank’s ...
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If a problem is detected, a diagnostic message will appear in the display. The following pages will show the messages you may see on the DIC display. The message center is continuously updated with the vehicle’s performance status. The following buttons are on the DIC control panel which is located to the left of the steering column: ODO/TRIP (Od ...
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GAGE INFO (Information): Use this button to display oil pressure, oil life, coolant temperature, tire pressure and battery information. Press the GAGE INFO button until OIL PRESSURE appears in the display. If there are no problems detected with the oil pressure, the display will show OIL PRESSURE NORMAL. If a low oil pressure condition is detected, ...
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If you see the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message, you should stop as soon as you can and check all your tires for damage. If a tire is ﬂat, see If a Tire Goes Flat on page 5-69 . Also check the tire pressure in all four tires as soon as you can. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-60 and Check Tire Pressure System on page 5-62 . There are times wh ...
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SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM – 54: If you ever see the SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM message, it means there may be a problem with your stability enhancement system. If you see this message, try to reset the system: stop, turn off the engine, then start the engine again. If the SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM message still comes on, it means there is a problem. ...
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If you unlock the vehicle using your door key instead of your transmitter, the DIC will not change drivers and will recall the information from the last transmitter used or the last driver using the memory seat controls. If this happens and you were not the last driver of the vehicle, simply press your correct driver number on the memory seat contr ...
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If you choose ON for AUTO DOOR LOCKS, ON for UNLOCK and PARK, your doors will lock every time you shift out of PARK (P), and the doors will unlock every time you stop and shift into PARK (P). If you choose ON for AUTO DOOR LOCKS, and OFF for UNLOCK, your doors will lock every time you shift out of PARK (P), and there will be no automatic door unloc ...
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Security Feedback By choosing different combinations of these selections, you can choose the type of transmitter activated feedback when locking and unlocking your vehicle with your transmitter. Each time you make a selection by pressing the ENG/MET button, press the RESET button to record your choice. • KEYLESS FEEDBACK – OFF/ON • LIGHTS FEE ...
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Perimeter Lighting Press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter to turn on the DRL (high-beams at reduced intensity), parking lamps and back-up lamps if it is dark enough according to the Twilight Sentinel ® . You can control activation of this feature by choosing OFF or ON when the PERIMETER LIGHTS choice is displayed on the DI ...
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Outside Curb View Assist Mirror If your vehicle has the outside curb view assist mirror, which tips the passenger mirror down while the vehicle is in REVERSE (R), it can be made active or inactive through the DIC. When TILT MIRRORS – OFF/ON appears on the display, use the ENG/MET button to toggle the arrow between OFF and ON. When you have made y ...
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Setting the Time Press and hold H until the correct hour appears on the display. AM will appear for morning hours. Press and hold M until the correct minute appears on the display. The time can be set with the ignition on or off. To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System (RDS) information, press and hold H and M at t ...
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SCV (Speed-Compensated Volume): With SCV, the audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. To get to SCV, push the TUNE/AUDIO knob repeatedly until SPEED VOL appears on the display. Turn the TUNE/AUDIO knob to select MIN, MED, or MAX. Each higher setting allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle sp ...
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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) AUDIO: Push and release this knob until BASS, MID, or TREBLE appears on the display. Then turn the AUDIO knob to increase or to decrease. If a station is weak or noisy, decrease the treble. To adjust bass, midrange, or treble to the middle position, select BASS, MID, or TREBLE. Then push and hold the AUDIO knob for mo ...
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Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming • Receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies • Display me ...
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SCAN: Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: 1. Press P-TYP to activate program type select mode. The PTY symbol will appear on the display. 2. Turn the AUDIO knob to select a PTY. 3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press and hold either SEEK arrow, and the radio will begin scanning the stations in the PTY. 4. Press either S ...
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TRAF (Traff ic): If TRAF appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traff ic announcements. Press this button to receive the traff ic announcement from the station and brackets will be displayed around TRAF. When a traff ic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it. If the station does not broadcast traff ic announcem ...
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The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. If playing a CD-R the sound quality may be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R has been handled. There may be an in ...
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DISP (Display): Press this button to see which track is playing. Press it again within ﬁve seconds to see how long it has been playing. To change the default on the display, track or elapsed time, press this button until you see the display you want, then hold the button until the display ﬂashes. The selected display will now be the default. BA ...
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Radio with Cassette and CD Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming • Receive announcements concerning local and national ...
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Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. DISP (Display): Press this button to display the time when the ignition is turned off. For XM™ (if equipped), press the DISP button while in XM™ mode to retrieve four different categories of informatio ...
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To scan preset stations, press and hold either SEEK arrow for more than four seconds until SCAN and the preset number appear on the display and you hear a double beep. The radio will go to the ﬁrst preset station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press either SEEK arrow again to stop scanning presets. The radio will ...
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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release AUDIO until BAL appears on the display. Then turn the AUDIO knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. A bar graph with indicators will appear on the display. To adjust the fade between the front and the re ...
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SCAN: Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: 1. Press P-TYP to activate program type select mode. P-TYPE will appear on the display. 2. Turn the AUDIO knob to select a PTY. 3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press and hold either SEEK arrow, and the radio will begin scanning the stations in the PTY. 4. Press and hold either ...
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TRAF (Traff ic): If TRAF appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traff ic announcements. To receive the traff ic announcement from the tuned station, press this button. Brackets will be displayed around TRAF and when a traff ic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it. If the station does not broadcast traff ic an ...
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XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Message Condition Action Required XL (Explicit Language Channels) XL on the radio display, after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). Updating Updating encryption code The encryption co ...
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XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Message Condition Action Required No Info Category Name not available No category information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational message available No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel. The syste ...
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Playing a Cassette Tape The 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 you hear nothing or hear a garbled sound, the tape may not be in squarely. Press the ...
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CD TAPE: Press this button to play a cassette tape or a CD when listening to the radio. The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. Z (Eject): Press this button, located next to the cassette tape slot, to eject a tape. Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off. Cassette tapes may be loaded wi ...
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Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. If you want to insert a CD when the ignition or the radio is off, ﬁrst press the eject or the DISP button. If the ignition or radio is turned off with the CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When the ignition or rad ...
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To scan tracks, press and hold either SEEK arrow for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep. The CD will go to the next track, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next track. The sound will mute and SCAN and the track number will appear on the display. The CD will only scan forward. Press either SEEK arrow again to ...
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Trunk-Mounted CD Changer If your vehicle has the CD changer, you can play up to 12 CDs continuously. Normal size CDs may be played using the trays supplied in the magazine. The small 3 inch (8 cm) CDs can be played only with specially designed trays. Notice: Placing heavy objects, which may shift or slide while driving, in the trunk could damage th ...
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Once you have loaded the CDs in the magazine, slide open the door of the CD (CD) changer. Push the magazine into the changer in the direction of the arrow marked on top of the magazine. Close the door by sliding it all the way to the right. When the door is closed, the changer will begin checking for CDs in the magazine. This will continue for up t ...
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Whenever a CD magazine with CDs is loaded in the changer and the door is closed, the CD changer symbol will appear on the radio display. If the CD changer is checking the magazine for CDs, the CD changer symbol will ﬂash on the radio display until the changer is ready to play. When a CD begins playing, the CD and track number will appear on the r ...
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To scan the tracks on all of the loaded CDs, press the left SEEK arrow for two seconds until you hear a beep. The CD will play the ﬁrst few seconds of each track on each CD. DISC SCAN will appear on the display. Press the left SEEK arrow again to stop scanning. BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The inactive CD w ...
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To program this feature, do the following: 1. Set all radio preferences. For more information see “Setting Preset Stations” and “Setting the Tone” listed for the radio. 2. Locate the memory buttons on the driver’s door panel. 3. Press one of the memory buttons, 1 or 2, until you hear two beeps. The beeps conﬁrm that the selection has be ...
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SCAN: Press this button to play the stations that are programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons. The radio will go to the ﬁrst preset station, play for a few seconds, then go to the next preset station. Press this button again to stop scanning. The radio will only scan preset stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. SOURCE: P ...
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and extreme heat. If they are not, they may not operate properly or they may cause failure of the tape player ...
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Care of Your CDs Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a CD is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge. Be sure never to touch the side without writing when handling ...
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XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of your vehicle. Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception. The performance of the XM system may be affected if the sunroof is open. Chime Level Adjustment The radio is the vehicle’s chime producer. To change the volume l ...
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✍ NOTES 3-86 ...
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Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ......... .4-2 Defensive Driving .......................................... .4-2 Drunken Driving ............................................ .4-2 Control of a Vehicle ....................................... .4-5 Braking ........................................................ .4-6 Anti-Lock Brake System (AB ...
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Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-8 . Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, o ...
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Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway ...
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There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks. The law in most U.S. states, and throughout Canada, sets ...
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{ CAUTION: Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reﬂexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Please do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if y ...
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Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That is perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fourths of a second. But that is only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long as ...
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Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on, and you may even notice t ...
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The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: An ...
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Traction Control System (TCS) Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine po ...
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To turn the system off, press the TRACTION OFF button located at the end of the shift lever on the right side of the steering wheel. The traction control system warning light will come on and stay on. If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button, the warning light will come on — but the system will not turn off right away. It wi ...
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Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems — steering and acceleration — have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places. You can lose control. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9 . What should you do if this ...
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An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object. ...
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Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the ...
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• Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane. Remember that your right outside mirror is convex ...
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A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If you have the traction control system, remember: It helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If you do not have traction control, or if the system is off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If your vehicle star ...
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Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headl ...
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What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you are driving, do not wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down on glare from headlamps, but they also make a lot of things invisible. You ...
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The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traff ic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking. It is wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank ﬁlle ...
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Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning does not happen often. But it can if your tires do not have ...
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City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traff ic on them. You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traff ic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unk ...
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Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways—also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways — are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traff ic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fa ...
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Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there is not another vehicle in your blind spot. Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss ...
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Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind aga ...
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Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in ﬂat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid levels and also the brakes, tir ...
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{ CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downh ...
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Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags to hel ...
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But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it is about freezing (32°F; 0°C) and freezing rain begins to fall. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there. Whatever the condition — smooth ice, packed, blowing, or loose snow — drive with caution. If y ...
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If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: • Turn on your hazard ﬂashers. ...
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{ CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check ar ...
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If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you do not want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck, but you must use caution. { CAUTION: If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you ...
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Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certi? ...
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The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the tire size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inﬂation see Tires on page 5-54 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-60 . There is also important loading information on the Certiﬁcation label. It tell ...
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Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) B Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 = 300 lbs (136 kg) C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 700 lbs (317 kg) Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) B Subtract Occup ...
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Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) C Available Cargo Weight = 0 lbs (0 kg) Refer to your vehicle’s Tire and Loading Information label for speciﬁc information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seatin ...
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{ CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (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 ...
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Automatic Level Control This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the load changes. It is automatic, you do not need to adjust anything. Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6 . If you want to tow your veh ...
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Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: • What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. • How far will you tow? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. • Do you have the proper towing equipment? S ...
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Towing a Trailer { CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. You may also damage your vehicle; the resulting repairs would not be cove ...
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If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: • There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you will be driving. A good source for this information can be state or provincial police. • Con ...
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Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. If you have a lot of options, equipme ...
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Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the manufa ...
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Passing You will need more passing distance up ahead when you are towing a trailer. And, because the vehicle is a good deal longer, you will need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand ...
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Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you do not shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, shift down to THIRD (3) and reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the possibility of e ...
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When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: • Start your engine. • Shift into a gear. • Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Maintenance Wh ...
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Service ........................................................... .5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................ .5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ............................................. .5-5 Fuel ............................................................... .5-5 Gasoline Octane .............................. ...
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If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... .5-69 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... .5-70 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............... .5-71 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ......................................... .5-72 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ........... .5-77 Compac ...
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Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs. You will get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: California Proposition 65 Warning Mos ...
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Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11 . Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempt ...
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Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airﬂow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle. Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper ...
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Gasoline Speciﬁcations It is recommended that gasoline meet speciﬁcations which were developed by automobile manufacturers around the world and contained in the World-Wide Fuel Charter which is available from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers at www.autoalliance.org/fuel_charter.htm. Gasoline meeting these speciﬁcations could provide i ...
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Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT. General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs an ...
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The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver’s side of the vehicle. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released too soon, it will spring back to the right. While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door. { CAU ...
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When replacing the fuel cap, turn it to the right (clockwise) until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-41 . If your vehicle has a Driver Informa ...
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container { CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: • Dispense gasoline only into approved containers. ? ...
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Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is located next to the parking brake pedal near the ﬂoor. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release. The hood latch is located under the hood, near the center, and at the front edge of the grille. 3. Lift ...
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the engine, you will see the following: 5-12 ...
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A. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 5-89 . B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-34 . C. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-40 . D. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. See Cooling System on page 5-28 . E. Radiator Pressure ...
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When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, then you will need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-96 . Notice: Do not add too much oil. ...
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• SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certiﬁed by t ...
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GM Goodwrench ® oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below − 20°F ( − 29°C), it is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low tempera ...
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Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil If your vehicle has the Engine Oil Life System, it has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and ﬁlter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can ...
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What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil. See the manufacturer? ...
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To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter do the following: 1. Lift the latches on the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter housing cover. 2. Remove the air intake hose that is snapped over the throttle body by pulling the hose upward and away from the throttle body which is located near the top of the engine. 5-19 ...
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3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the air intake hose. This will allow you to lift the rear portion of the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter housing. 4. After detaching the hose from the throttle body, pull back the entire rear portion of the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter housing by pulling upward and rearward. 5. Inspect or replace the engine air ...
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{ CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop ﬂame if the engine backﬁres. If it is not there and the engine backﬁres, you could be burned. Do not drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlt ...
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How to Check Because this operation can be a little diff icult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. Notice: Too much or too little ﬂuid can damage the transaxle. Too much can mean that some of th ...
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Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The transaxle ﬂuid dipstick top is a round, red loop and is located next to the brake master cylinder behind the engine block. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push it ba ...
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How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle ﬂuid to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-24 . If the ﬂuid level is low, add only enough of the proper ﬂuid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick. 1. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add ...
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What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and one-half DEX-COOL ® coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you do not need to add anything else. { CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the ...
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Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. { CAUTION: Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost never ...
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If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine { CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood. I ...
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If there is still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine for three minutes while you are parked. If you still have the warning, turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down. You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away. Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is wh ...
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{ CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine ﬁre, and you could be burned. Get any leak ﬁxed before you drive the vehicle. If there seems to be ...
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If you have not found a problem yet, but the coolant level is not at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL ® engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for more information. { CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene gly ...
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How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it ﬁrst stops. Do not press down while turning the pressure cap. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A his ...
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4. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve. There is one bleed valve. It is located on the thermostat housing. 5. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture, up to the base of the ﬁller neck. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for more information about the proper coolant mixture. If you see a stream of coolant co ...
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7. Replace the 3800 Series II V6 engine cover shield. 7.1. Remove the oil ﬁll tube, with cap attached, from the valve cover. 7.2. Insert the catch tab on the cover shield under the bracket on the engine. 7.3. Place the hole in the cover shield over the hole in the valve cover. Install oil ﬁll tube and cap by twisting clockwise. 7.4. If you have ...
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Power Steering Fluid The power steering ﬂuid reservoir is located below the generator and behind the accessory drive belt in the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system o ...
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Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer ﬂuid until the tank is full. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. Water can ca ...
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So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you add ﬂuid when your linings are worn, then you will have too much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings. You should add or remove brake ﬂuid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. { CAUTION: If you have too mu ...
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Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving, except when you are pushing on the brake pedal ﬁrmly. { CAUTION: The brake wear wa ...
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Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking system — for example, when your brake linings wear down ...
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To be sure the vent hose (A) is properly attached, the vent hose connectors (B) must be securely reattached to the vent outlets (C) on each side of the battery, and the vent assembly grommet (D) must be secured to the ﬂoor pan (E). Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative ( − ) c ...
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Jump Starting If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. { CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They contain gas that can explode or ignite. • ...
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Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette l ...
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{ CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a ﬂashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle. But if a battery has ﬁller caps, be sure the right amount ...
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6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black negative ( − ) ...
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Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal. A. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal B. Good Battery or Re ...
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Headlamp Aiming Your vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system equipped with horizontal aim indicators. The aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. This is true even though your horizontal aim indicators may not fall exactly on the “0” (zero) marks on their scales. If your vehicle is damaged in an acc ...
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Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle low-beam lamps. The high-beam lamps will be correctly aimed if the low-beam lamps are aimed properly. The headlamp aiming devices are located under the hood near the headlamps. If you believe your headlamps need horizontal (left/right) adjustment, follow the horizontal aiming procedure. If you believe your h ...
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Headlamp Vertical Aiming Notice: Horizontal aiming must be performed before making any adjustments to the vertical aim. Adjusting the vertical aim ﬁrst will result in an incorrect headlamp aim. To adjust the vertical aim, do the following: 1. Follow the steps listed under Headlamp Horizontal Aiming on page 5-46 ﬁrst before adjusting the vertica ...
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7. Turn the vertical aiming screw (C) until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. The top edge of the cut-off should be positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line. 8. Repeat the steps for the opposite headlamp. Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-53 . For any bu ...
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Headlamps 1. Remove the two bolts retaining the headlamp assembly. 2. Slide the headlamp outward until the pins are loose. 3. Remove the headlamp assembly to access the bulbs. 4. Turn the bulb retainer counterclockwise to remove it from the bulb assembly. 5. Pull the old bulb straight out from the retainer. Push the new bulb straight into the retai ...
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Front Turn Signal Lamps 1. Follow Steps 1 through 3 under Headlamps on page 5-49 to remove the headlamp assembly 2. Reach down into the space provided by the removal of the headlamp assembly and, while pushing in the tab on the bulb assembly, turn the assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Remove the old bulb by pulling it straight out of the ...
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7. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter turn counterclockwise, while pressing it ﬁrmly. 8. Pull the bulb socket straight out of the assembly. 9. Remove the old bulb by pulling it straight out. 10. Replace with a new bulb by pushing the bulb straight into the socket until the bulb clicks into place. 11. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter turn into the a ...
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3. Pull out the assembly. 4. Push in the tab and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it. 5. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out. 6. Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to reinstall the assembly. 5-52 ...
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Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Front Turn Signals 3157 Headlamps High-Beam 9005 Low-Beam 9006 Trunk-Mounted Back-Up Lamps 3057 Trunk-Mounted Taillamps 194 Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamps 3357 For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least t ...
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Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual. { CAUTION: Poorly ...
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Tire Sidewall Labelling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service descrip ...
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(A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone ﬂat. If your vehicle has a compact spare tire, see Compact Spare Tire on ...
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Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the ﬁrst character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S. Tire and Rim Association. (B) Tire Width ...
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Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire’s height to its width. Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials. Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which ...
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Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-31 . Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions. Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle. The side of the t ...
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Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-31 . Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight. Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached to a ...
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A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver’s door latch. This label shows your vehicle’s original equipment tires and the correct inﬂation pressures for your tires when they are cold. The recommended cold tire inﬂation pressure, shown on the label, is the minimum amount of ...
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Check Tire Pressure System If your vehicle has the check tire pressure system, it can alert you to a large change in the pressure of one tire. The system will not alert you before you drive that a tire is low or ﬂat. You must begin driving before the system will work properly. The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message will appear on the Driver Information ...
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To reset (calibrate) the system: 1. Turn the ignition switch to RUN. 2. Press the GAGE INFO button on the DIC until TIRE PRESSURE appears on the display. 3. Press and hold the DIC RESET button for about ﬁve seconds. After ﬁve seconds, the display will show TIRE PRESSURE RESET. If TIRE PRESSURE RESET does not appear in the display after about ? ...
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Reset the check tire pressure system, if equipped. See Check Tire Pressure System on page 5-62 . Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-96 . { CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a ...
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Buying New Tires To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires your vehicle needs, look at the tire and loading information label. For more information about this label and its location on your vehicle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-31 . The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec) nu ...
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traff ic Safety Administration, which grades tires by tr ...
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Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce ti ...
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If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle. { CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the ...
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If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the ﬂat tire will ...
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Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning ﬂashers. { CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people. You and they could be badly injured or even killed. Find a level place ...
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is located in the trunk. 1. Pull the carpeting from the ﬂoor of the trunk. 2. Lift and remove the cover. 3. Remove the compact spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-78 for more information. 4. Remove the wing nuts to remove the container that holds the wrench and jack. 5. Remove ...
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. If your vehicle has an aluminum wheel with a center hub cap that hides the wheel nuts, remove the hub cap by using the ﬂat end of the wheel wrench to pry it off. If your vehicle has a steel wheel with a wheel cover, the center hub cap must be removed ﬁrst by using the ﬂat end of the whee ...
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4. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the jack head until it ﬁts under the vehicle. 5. Put the jack into a notch in the frame which is located near each wheel well. The front notch is 8 inches (20 cm) back from the front wheel well. The rear notch is 3 inches (8 cm) forward from the rear wheel well. The notches are accessible through ...
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7. Put the compact spare tire near you. { CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. { CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make ...
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{ CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; ...
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13. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise on the jack. Lower the jack completely. { CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM o ...
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools { CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. After you have put the compact spare tire on your vehicle, you will need to store the ? ...
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Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inﬂation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inﬂated. The comp ...
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Never use these to clean the vehicle: • Gasoline • Benzene • Naphtha • Carbon Tetrachloride • Acetone • Paint Thinner • Turpentine • Lacquer Thinner • Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous — some more than others — and they can all damage the vehicle, too. Do not use any of these products unless this manual says you ca ...
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3. Clean the entire area. Avoid getting the fabric too wet. 4. Start cleaning from the seams into the stain to avoid a ring effect. 5. Continue cleaning, using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled. 6. When the stain is removed, blot the cleaned area with another dry, clean, soft, white cloth. Using Cleaner on Fabric 1. First, try t ...
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Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. • Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. This may have to be done more than once. • Things like tar, asphalt, and shoe polish will stain if they are not removed quickly. Use a clean cloth and vinyl cleaner. See your dealer for this product. Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soa ...
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Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. { CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and ...
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Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-82 . Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint ﬁnish. GM-approved cleaning p ...
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Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels The vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, c ...
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Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty. Finish Damage Any sto ...
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Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the following products. Description Usage Polishing Cloth Wax-Treated Interior and exterior polishing cloth. Tar and Road Oil Remover Removes tar, road oil and asphalt. Chrome Cleaner and Polish Use on chrome or stainless steel. White Sidewall Tire Cleaner Remov ...
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Vehicle Identiﬁcation Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) This is the legal identiﬁer for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certiﬁcation and Service Parts labe ...
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Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer ﬁrst. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Your vehicle ...
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Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located near the front on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Lift the cover to gain access. On some vehicles, there may be an additional cover that you will need to lift to gain access to the fuses. F ...
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Fuses Usage 14 Cruise Control 15 Direct Ignition System 16 Injector Bank #2 17 Not Used 18 Not Used 19 Powertrain Control Module Ignition 20 Oxygen Sensor 21 Injector Bank #1 22 Auxiliary Power 23 Cigarette Lighter 24 Fog Lamps/Daytime Running Lamps 25 Horn 26 Air Conditioner Clutch Relays Usage 27 High-Beam Headlamp 28 Low-Beam Headlamp 29 Fog Lam ...
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Rear Underseat Fuse Block The rear fuse block is located beneath the rear seat on the driver’s side. The rear seat cushion must be removed to access the fuse block. See “Removing the Rear Seat Cushion” following for more information. Fuses Usage 1 Fuel Pump 2 HVAC Blower 3 Memory 4 Assembly Line Diagnostic Link 5 Not Used 6 Compact Disc (CD) ...
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Fuses Usage 12 Ignition 1 13 Left Parking Lamp 14 Dimmer 15 Satellite Digital Radio 16 Left Front Heated Seat 17 Not Used 18 Rear Door Module 19 Stoplamp 20 Park/Reverse 21 Audio 22 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 23 Not Used 24 Not Used 25 Passenger Door Module 26 Body 27 Interior Lamps 28 Not Used 29 Ignition Switch Fuses Usage 30 Instrument Panel ...
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Relays Usage 46 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 47 Fuel Tank Door Lock 48 Not Used 49 Ignition 3 50 Fuel Tank Door Release 51 Interior Lamps 52 Trunk Release 53 Front Courtesy Lamps 54 Not Used 55 Electronic Level Control (ELC) Circuit Breakers Usage 56 Power Seats 57 Power Windows Relays Usage 58 Not Used 59 Rear Defogger Fuses Usage 60 Not Used 61 ...
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Removing the Rear Seat Cushion Notice: If you touch the exposed wires with the metal on the seat cushion, you could cause a short that could damage the battery and or wires. Avoid contact between the rear seat and the fuse center whenever you remove or reinstall the rear seat. Do not remove covers from any of the covered parts, and do not store any ...
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1. Buckle the center passenger position safety belt, then route the safety belts through the proper slots in the seat cushion. Do not let the safety belts get twisted. 2. Slide the rear of the cushion up and under the seatback so the rear-locating guides hook into the wire loops on the back frame. 3. With the seat cushion lowered, push rearward and ...
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Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-24 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 2.2 lbs 1.0 kg Automatic Transaxle 7.4 quarts 7.0 L Engine Cooling System 10.0 quar ...
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco ® Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 25096932 A1096C Engine Oil Filter 25010792 PF-47 Fuel Filter 25121293 GF-627 Passenger Compartmen ...
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✍ NOTES 5-98 ...
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Maintenance Schedule ..................................... .6-2 Introduction .................................................. .6-2 Maintenance Requirements ............................. .6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... .6-2 How This Section is Organized ........................ .6-3 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...
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Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and re ...
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How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into ﬁve parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explains what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualiﬁed and have the necessary equipment, you should let your GM dealer’s service department do these jo ...
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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services In this part are scheduled maintenance services which are to be performed at the mileage intervals speciﬁed. Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You may drive short distances only a few tim ...
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Selecting the Right Schedule First you will need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle. Here is how to decide which schedule to follow: Short Trip/City Deﬁnition Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: • Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 km). This is pa ...
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Long Trip/Highway Deﬁnition Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance are true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City schedule for these conditions. Driving a vehicle with a fu ...
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Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performe ...
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9,000 Miles (15 000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) ❑ Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotat ...
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30,000 Miles (50 000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) ❑ Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace the ﬁlter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect ﬁlter at every engine oil change. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter o ...
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50,000 Miles (83 000 km) ❑ Change automatic transaxle ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. − When doing frequent trailer towing. − Uses such as found in ta ...
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66,000 Miles (110 000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) ❑ Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-63 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote @.) (See footnote +.) 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) ❑ Change engi ...
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87,000 Miles (145 000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) ❑ Replace engine air cleaner ﬁlter. See ...
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150,000 Miles (240 000 km) ❑ Drain, ﬂush and reﬁll cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs ﬁrst). See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. ❑ Inspect engine acc ...
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However, your engine oil and ﬁlter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level. If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life ...
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30,000 Miles (50 000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) ❑ Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace the ﬁlter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect ﬁlter at every engine oil change. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...
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52,500 Miles (87 500 km) ❑ Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) ❑ Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-63 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote @.) (See footnote +.) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) ❑ Change engi ...
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82,500 Miles (137 500 km) ❑ Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) ❑ Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-63 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote @.) (See footnote +.) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) ❑ Change eng ...
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any ﬂuids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make s ...
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At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or ...
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Starter Switch Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-27 if necessary. Do not use the acc ...
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Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. • The ignition should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). • The key should come out only in LOCK. Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P) Mechanism Check { CAUTION: When you are ...
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Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your dealer’s service department do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Proper procedures to perform these services may be fou ...
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Fuel System Inspection Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks. Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, ﬁttings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. To help ensure proper opera ...
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench oil meets ...
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Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Rea ...
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Maintenance Record (cont’d) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6-26 ...
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Maintenance Record (cont’d) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6-27 ...
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Maintenance Record (cont’d) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6-28 ...
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Customer Assistance and Information .............. .7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... .7-2 Online Owner Center ..................................... .7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users .............................................. .7-4 Customer Assistance Off ices ........................... .7-4 GM Mobi ...
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Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Buick. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your GM dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all c ...
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The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to ﬁling a court action, use of the ...
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Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Buick has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Buick by dialing: 1-800-83-BUICK. TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. Customer As ...
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Canada – Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 Overseas – Customer Assistance Please contact the local Genera ...
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Roadside Assistance Program Call 1-800-252-1112 for Buick Roadside Assistance. As the proud owner of a new Buick vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Buick Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road. Call Buick’s Roadside Assistance ...
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For prompt and eff icient assistance when calling, please provide the following to the Roadside Assistance Representative: • Your name, home address, and home telephone number. • Telephone number of your location. • Location of the vehicle. • Model, year, color, and license plate number. • Mileage, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number, and deli ...
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If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are ur ...
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To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than: • with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, • in response to an off icial ...
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Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to: Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street Tower C Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 Reporting Safety Defects to ...
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Owner’s Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Own ...
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A Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-22 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5 - 6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ............................ 5-88 Air Cleaner/Filter , Engine ................................. 5-18 Air Conditioning ...................................... 3-24, 3-27 Airbag Readiness ...
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Automatic T ransaxle Fluid .......................................................... 5-21 Operation ................................................... 2-25 B Battery .......................................................... 5-38 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ...................... 3-17 Inadvertent Power Saver .............................. 3-2 ...
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Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-34 Infants and Y oung Children ........................... 1-31 Lower Anchorages and T op T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) .......................... 1-40 Older Children ............................................. 1-28 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LA TC ...
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Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .... 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ............................................ 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ................................... 7-10 Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7 - ...
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Engine (cont.) Coolant ...................................................... 5-24 Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-24 Coolant T emperature Gage ........................... 3-41 Cooling System Inspection ............................ 6-23 Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-12 Exhaust ................... ...
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Gasoline Octane ........................................................ 5 - 5 Speciﬁcations ............................................... 5 - 6 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-43 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .................. 7 - 5 H Hazard W arning Flashers ................................... 3 - 6 Head ...
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Instrument Panel Brightness .................................................. 3-17 Cluster ....................................................... 3-33 Overview ..................................................... 3 - 4 J Jump Starting ................................................. 5-40 K Keyless Entry System .................................. ...
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Locks Central Door Unlocking System ..................... 2-11 Delayed Locking .......................................... 2-11 Door .......................................................... 2-10 Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-14 Power Door ................................................ 2-11 Programmable Automatic Do ...
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Mirrors (cont.) Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-36 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror .................... 2-36 Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-35 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7 - 3 N New V ehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-21 Normal Maintenanc ...
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Power (cont.) Electrical System ......................................... 5-88 Inadvertent Battery Saver ............................. 3-20 Lumbar Controls ........................................... 1 - 3 Reclining Seatback ........................................ 1 - 6 Retained Accessory (RAP) ............................ 2-23 Seat .............. ...
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Restraint Systems Checking .................................................... 1-56 Replacing Parts ........................................... 1-57 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-23 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-20 Roadside Assistance Program ....................................... 7 - 6 Rocking Y ...
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Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-30 Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance ................ 6 - 6 Signals, T urn and Lane-Change .......................... 3 - 7 Spare T ire Installing .................................................... 5-72 Removing ................................................... 5-71 Storing ... ...
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Tires (cont.) Wheel Alignment and T ire Balance ................. 5-67 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-67 When It Is T ime for New Tires ...................... 5-64 T op Strap ...................................................... 1-38 T op Strap Anchor Location ............................... 1-39 T owing Recreational V e ...

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