Pontiac 2004 Grand Prix Uživatelský manuál

Seats and Restraint Systems... 1-1Front Seats... 1-2Rear Seats...

Power SeatIf your vehicle has this feature, the control is located onthe outboard side of the driver’s seat.To adjust the seat do the following:• Move

OnStar®Personal CallingWith OnStar®Personal Calling, you have a safer way tostay connected while driving. It’s a hands-free wirelessphone that’s integ

Sunglasses Storage CompartmentIf the vehicle does not have a sunroof, it may have astorage compartment located to the rear on theoverhead console. To

Assist HandlesThe vehicle has lighted assist handles located abovethe rear doors. They can be used to help passengersenter and exit the vehicle.The la

SunroofYour vehicle may be equipped with a sunroof. Thesunroof includes a sliding glass panel and a sunshade.The switch to control the sunroof is loca

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Instrument Panel Overview ...3-2Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-4Other Warning Devices ...

Instrument Panel Overview3-2

The main components of the instrument panel are the following:A. Side Window Defogger Outlets. (SeeOutletAdjustment on page 3-29.)B. Instrument Panel

Hazard Warning FlashersYour hazard warning flashers let you warn others.They also let police know you have a problem.Your front and rear turn signal la

Other Warning DevicesIf you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up atthe side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behindyour vehicle.HornPress t

Power LumbarIf your vehicle has this feature, the power lumbercontrol lets you adjust the amount of support in thelower seatback.The four-way control

Windshield Washer LeverWindshield WipersN(Windshield Wipers): The lever with this symbol,located on the right side of the steering column,operates the

7 (Mist): For a single wiping cycle, push the leverdown once and let go. The wipers will stop after onecycle. For additional cycles, hold the lever do

Cruise Control LeverCruise Control{CAUTION:• Cruise control can be dangerous whereyou can’t drive safely at a steady speed.So, don’t use your cruise c

With cruise control, you can maintain a speed ofapproximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more withoutkeeping your foot on the accelerator. This is helpfulon

This symbol, along withthe mph (km/h) and theCRUISE SET message,will appear in the DICwhen cruise is set.This message will disappear when you brake or

Reducing Speed While Using CruiseControlThere are two ways to reduce your speed while usingcruise control:• Push the lever downward toward the minus(s

Exterior LampsExterior Lamp Control LeverThe lever on the left side of the steering columnoperates the exterior lamps.P: Turn the outside band on the

Fog LampsFog lamps provide brighter roadway lighting for bettervision in foggy or misty conditions.- (Fog Lamps): Turn the second band on the exterior

Flash-To-Pass FeatureThis feature allows you to use the high-beam headlampsto signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass.Pull and hold th

Turn Signal On ChimeIf the turn signal is left on for approximately 1 mile(1.61 km), a warning chime will sound and the TURNSIGNAL ON warning message

Reclining SeatbacksThe recliner levers for the driver’s and passenger’s frontseatbacks are located on the outboard side of eachfront seat cushion.Lift

Light SensorThe light sensor forthe DRL and AUTOheadlamps feature islocated on top ofthe instrument panel.If you cover the sensor, it will read “dark,

Courtesy LampsWhen a door is opened, the courtesy lamps willautomatically come on. You can also turn these lampson by manually turning the interior la

Delayed Exit LightingFor exiting the vehicle at night, the vehicle is equippedwith the delayed exit lighting feature. The interiorlamps will light for

Battery Run-Down ProtectionYour vehicle has a feature to help prevent you fromdraining the battery in case you accidentally leave theinterior, trunk o

The HUD information can be displayed in threelanguages, English, French and Spanish.Language selection is done through the trip computer inthe Driver

When the HUD is on, the speedometer reading will bedisplayed continually. The current radio station orCD track number will only be displayed for three

The HUD will “remember” the last display formatselected. When the vehicle is started if the last formatdisplayed was Format One or Format Three, thenF

Accessory Power OutletsThe vehicle has two 12-voltoutlets which can be usedto plug in electricalequipment such as acellular telephone, acompact disc p

Ashtrays and Cigarette LighterNotice:Don’t put papers or other flammable itemsinto your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other smokingmaterials could ignite

Climate ControlsClimate Control SystemManual Climate Control SystemThe climate control system allows you to manuallycontrol the heating, cooling and v

{CAUTION:Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicleis in motion can be dangerous. Even if youbuckle up, your safety belts can’t do their jobwhen

6(Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the flooroutlets with some air directed toward the side windowoutlets and a little air directed to the w

TemperatureThe knob on the right of the climate control panel is thetemperature adjustment that can be used with any ofthe climate control modes.Turn

Recirculationh(Recirculation): Press this button on the climatecontrol panel to activate the recirculation mode. Withthis selection inside air is reci

Outlet AdjustmentRotate and turn the airoutlets, located in themiddle and at eachoutboard side of theinstrument panel,to adjust the directionof the ai

To change the passenger compartment air filter,do the following:1. Put the ignition in ACCESSORY and turn thewindshield wipers on.2. Turn the ignition

Warning Lights, Gages andIndicatorsThis part describes the warning lights and gages thatmay be on your vehicle. The pictures will help youlocate them.

Instrument Panel ClusterYour instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fastyou’re

Speedometer and OdometerThe speedometer lets you see your speed in bothmiles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).The odometer, located on th

Safety Belt Reminder LightWhen the key is turned to RUN or START, a chimewill come on for several seconds to remind people tofasten their safety belts

{CAUTION:If the air bag readiness light stays on after youstart your vehicle, it means the air bag systemmay not be working properly. The air bags iny

Rear SeatsSplit Folding Rear SeatYou can fold either side or both sides of the seatbackdown in your vehicle for more cargo space. Make surethe front s

Brake System Warning LightYour vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided intotwo parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part canstill work and

Anti-Lock Brake System WarningLightIf your vehicle has theAnti-lock Brake System(ABS), this light will comeon when your engine isstarted and may stay

Traction Control System (TCS)Warning LightIf your vehicle has a 3800V6 supercharged engine,it may have the TractionControl System (TCS).This light may

Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning LightThis light tells you thatthe engine coolant hasoverheated or the radiatorcooling fan is not working.If you have

Malfunction Indicator LampCheck Engine LightYour vehicle is equippedwith a computer whichmonitors operation of thefuel, ignition and emissioncontrol s

This light should come on, as a check to show you itis working, when the ignition is on and the engine is notrunning. If the light doesn’t come on, ha

Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water?If so, your electrical system may be wet. The conditionwill usually be corrected when the electrical

Oil Pressure LightIf you have a problem withyour oil pressure, this lightmay stay on after youstart the engine, or it maycome on while you aredriving.

Fog Lamp LightThis light will come onwhen the fog lampsare in use.The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off.See “Fog Lamps” underExterio

Driver Information Center (DIC)The Driver Information Center (DIC) gives you importantsafety and maintenance facts. When you turn the ignitionon, all

{CAUTION:If the seatback isn’t locked, it could moveforward in a sudden stop or crash. That couldcause injury to the person sitting there. Alwayspress

Press the trip odometer button again to access TRIP A.Press the trip odometer button again to access TRIP B.To reset the trip odometer(s) back to zero

4. Press the options button to advance to the monthsof the year.5. Press the set/reset button to scroll through themonths of the year, releasing the b

ENGINE OIL MONITOR SYSTEM: This menu lets youreset the engine oil monitor system for the vehicle.See “When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil LIfe System)”u

INTERIOR LIGHTS WHEN DOOR CLOSED: Thisscreen lets you select this feature to be turned OFFor ON.If OFF is selected, the interior lamps will turn offim

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK: This screen can be used ifON was selected for the AUTO DOOR LOCK feature.This screen lets you select this feature to be turnedoff, u

REMOTE LOCKS FEEDBACK: This screen lets youselect this option to be turned OFF, or lets you choosefrom two methods of verification, LIGHTS or LIGHTSand

KEY CYLINDER DISARM: If the vehicle has a contenttheft-deterrent system this screen lets you selectthis feature to be turned OFF or ON.If OFF is selec

Uplevel DIC with Trip ComputerThe Driver Information Center (DIC) control buttons andthe message display screen are located above the radio.The DIC gi

OIL LIFE REMAINING: Press the gage button until OILLIFE REMAINING is displayed. This screen indicatesthe percentage of oil life in the vehicle’s engin

Trip Odometer3 (Trip Odometer): Press this button to access theOdometer, Trip Distances, AVERAGE SPEED andTIIME ELAPSED modes.Odometer: When the trip

Safety BeltsSafety Belts: They Are for EveryoneThis part of the manual tells you how to use safetybelts properly. It also tells you some things you sh

Average Speed: The average speed is displayed inmiles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h).The average speed is calculated from the variousveh

5. Press the set/reset button to scroll through themonths of the year, releasing the button whenthe correct month appears.6. Press the options button

ENGINE OIL MONITOR SYSTEM: This menu lets youreset the engine oil monitor system for the vehicle.See “When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil LIfe System)”u

To adjust for compass variance use the followingprocedure:1. Find your current location and variance zonenumber on the map.2. Press the set/reset butt

If a time delay is selected, the lamps will turn on(for the time selected), when the key is removed fromthe ignition, or the key is removed from the i

To program this mode use the following procedure:1. Press and release the set/reset button to scroll toeither OFF or ON.2. Press the options button ag

To program this mode use the following procedure:1. Press and release the set/reset button to scroll toeither OFF or ON.2. Press the options button ag

KEY CYLINDER DISARM: This screen lets you selectthis feature to be turned OFF or ON. This modearms the vehicle’s ignition so that if a key other thant

Fuel. (Fuel): Press this button to access the AverageFuel Economy, Instantaneous Fuel Economy and FuelRange modes.AVG ECONOMY (Average Fuel Economy):

DIC Warnings and MessagesThese messages will appear if there is a problem inone of the vehicle’s systems. They will overrideany other mode or screen t

In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the lawsays to wear safety belts. Here’s why:They work.You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do

AJARThis symbol appearswith the AJAR warningmessage.This warning message appears when a door, the trunkor the hood of the vehicle is not properly clos

CHARGING SYSTEM FAILUREThis symbol appears withthe CHARGING SYSTEMFAILURE warningmessage.This warning message indicates that there is a problemwith th

CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThis symbol appearswith the CHECK TIREPRESSURE warningmessage.If the vehicle has ABS brakes, this warning messagewill appear when t

CRUISE SETThis symbol appears withthe CRUISE SET message.This message will appear whenever the cruise controlis set. SeeCruise Control Lever on page 3

HEADLAMPS SUGGESTEDThis message appears when the amount of availablelight outside the vehicle is low and the exteriorlamps control is off. This messag

To avoid added strain, turn off the air conditioner if it ison. When the coolant temperature returns to normal,the air conditioning compressor can be

HOT TRANS FLUIDThis symbol appears withthe HOT TRANS FLUIDwarning message.This warning message will appear when the transaxlefluid in the vehicle is to

KEY FOB BATTERY LOWThis symbol appears withthe KEY FOB BATTERYLOW warning message.This warning message will appear when the batteryin the remote keyle

LEFT FRONT TURN LAMP OUTThis warning message will appear when the left front turnsignal lamp needs to be replaced. SeeTaillamps, TurnSignal, and Stopl

LOW BRAKE FLUIDThis symbol appears withthe LOW BRAKE FLUIDwarning message.This warning message will appear when the brake fluidlevel is low. Fill the b

Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The riderdoesn’t stop.1-12

LOW OIL LEVELThis symbol appears withthe LOW OIL LEVELwarning message.This warning message appears when the vehicle’sengine oil is low. Fill the oil t

This warning message will appear when the vehicle’sengine oil pressure is low. The low oil pressure warninglight will also appear on the instrument pa

PARKING BRAKE ONThis symbol appears withthe PARKING BRAKE ONwarning message.This warning message appears to alert the driver whenthe vehicle’s parking

REDUCED ENGINE POWERThis symbol appears withthe REDUCED ENGINEPOWER warning message.This warning message appears when the vehicle’sengine power is red

RIGHT REAR TURN LAMP OUTThis warning message will appear when thevehicle’s right rear turn signal needs to be replaced.SeeTaillamps, Turn Signal, and

SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEMThis symbol appears withthe SERVICE BRAKESYSTEM warningmessage.This warning message will appear when the vehicle’sbrakes are not f

SERVICE PARK LAMPSThis warning message will display if one of the vehicle’sparking lamps needs to be replaced. SeeFront TurnSignal, Parking and Fog La

SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEMThis symbol will appearwith the SERVICESTABILITY SYSTEMwarning message.If the vehicle has the Stabilitrak®Plus system, thiswar

SERVICE VARIABLE EFFORTSTEERINGThis symbol appears withthe SERVICE VARIABLEEFFORT STEERINGwarning message.If the vehicle has Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), i

STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVEThis symbol appearswith the STABILITYCONTROL ACTIVEwarning message.If the vehicle has the Stabilitrak®Plus system, thiswarning

The person keeps going until stopped by something.In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...or the instrument panel...1-13

STARTING DISABLED DUE TOELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROLThis warning message will appear when there isa malfunction with the electronic throttle control wh

TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVEThis symbol appears withthe TRACTION CONTROLACTIVE message.If the vehicle has the traction control system, thismessage will app

Audio System(s)Notice:Before you add any sound equipment toyour vehicle – like a tape player, CB radio, mobiletelephone or two-way radio – be sure you

Radio with CDIf your vehicle is equipped with the Monsoon audiosystem, included are eight speakers and an eight channelamplifier. The radio will displa

XM™ Radio Satellite Service (USA Only)XM™ is a continental U.S. based satellite radio servicethat offers 100 coast to coast channels includingmusic, n

Finding a StationBAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2,AM, or XM1 or XM2 (USA only, if equipped). Thedisplay will show your selection.TUN

Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)TONE: Press and release this button until BASS, MID,or TREB appears on the display. The SELECT LEDindicator will light t

Finding a PTY Station (RDS and XM™)To select and find a desired PTY perform the following:1. Press PROG TYPE. PTY will be displayed onthe screen.2. Sel

Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only)The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to yourfavorite program types (PTYs). These pushbuttons havefactory PTY pres

TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display,the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements.To receive the traffic announcement from the tunedst

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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 bon

XM™ Radio MessagesRadio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredXL (Explicit LanguageChannels)XL on the radio display,after the channel name,indicates

XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d)Radio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredNo Info Category Name notavailableNo category information is available at this

Playing a Compact DiscWith the ignition on, insert a disc partway into the slot,label side up. The player will pull it in and the discshould begin pla

w SCAN x: Press and hold one of the arrows formore than two seconds until SCAN and the tracknumber appear on the display and you hear a beep.The disc

Radio with Cassette and CDIf your vehicle is equipped with this Monsoon audiosystem, included are eight speakers and an eight channelamplifier. The rad

XM™ Radio Satellite Service (USA Only)XM™ is a continental U.S. based satellite radio servicethat offers 100 coast to coast channels includingmusic, n

Finding a StationBAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2,AM, or XM1 or XM2 (USA only, if equipped). The displaywill show your selection.TUN

Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)TONE: Press and release this button until BASS, MID,or TREB appears on the display. The SELECT LEDindicator will light t

Finding a PTY Station (RDS and XM™)To select and find a desired PTY perform the following:1. Press PROG TYPE. PTY will be displayed onthe screen.2. Sel

Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only)The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to yourfavorite program types (PTYs). These pushbuttonshave factory PTY pres

Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far fromhome, why should I wear safety belts?A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in anaccident

TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display,the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements.To receive the traffic announcement from the tunedst

XM™ Radio MessagesRadio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredXL (Explicit LanguageChannels)XL on the radio display,after the channel name,indicates

XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d)Radio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredNo Info Category Name notavailableNo category information is available at this

Playing a Cassette TapeYour tape player is built to work best with tapes that areup to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longerthan that are s

w SEEK x: Your tape must have at least threeseconds of silence between each selection for seek towork. Press the up or the down arrow to search for th

CD Adapter KitsIt is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kitwith your cassette tape player after disabling thetight/loose tape sensing featur

Do not add paper labels to discs, they could get caughtin the CD player.Do not play 3 inch discs without a standard adapter disc.If an error appears o

BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio whena CD is playing. The inactive CD will remain safelyinside the radio for future listening.CD TAPE: P

Radio with Six-Disc CDRadio Data System (RDS)Your audio system is equipped with a Radio DataSystem (RDS). RDS features are available for use onlyon FM

XM™ Radio Satellite Service (USA Only)XM™ is a continental U.S. based satellite radio servicethat offers 100 coast to coast channels includingmusic, n

3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.Don’t let it get twisted.The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the beltacross you very quickl

Finding a StationBAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2,AM, or XM1 or XM2 (USA only, if equipped). The displaywill show your selection.TUN

Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)AUDIO: Push the AUDIO knob until BASS, MID, orTREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to increaseor to decrease. If a

Finding a PTY Station (RDS and XM™)To select and find a desired PTY perform the following:1. Press the P-TYPE button. P-TYPE and the lastselected PTY w

BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequencyallows the radio to switch to a stronger station with thesame program type. Press and hold BAND for two

RDS MessagesALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies.When an alert announcement comes on the currentradio station, ALERT! will appear on t

XM™ Radio MessagesRadio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredXL (Explicit LanguageChannels)XL on the radio display,after the channel name,indicates

XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d)Radio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredNo Info Category Name notavailableNo category information is available at this

Playing a Compact DiscThe integral CD player can play the smaller 8 cm singlediscs with an adapter ring. Full-size compact discsand the smaller discs

3. Once the light stops flashing and turns green,load a disc. Insert the disc partway into the slot,label side up. The player will pull the disc in.Onc

Do not repeatedly press the CD eject side of theLOAD CD eject button to eject a disc after you havetried to push it in manually. The receivers 25-seco

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug onthe hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this appliesforce to the strong pelvic bones. A

sSCAN t: To scan one disc, press and hold eitherSCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCANappears on the display and you hear a beep. Use thisfea

To play the song list, press the SONG LIST button.One beep will be heard and S-LIST will appear on thedisplay. The recorded tracks will begin to play

Compact Disc MessagesCHECK CD: If this message appears on the radiodisplay, it could be due to one of the following reasons:• You’re driving on a very

Audio Steering Wheel ControlsIf your vehicle has this feature, you can control certainradio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel.w tux (

Understanding Radio ReceptionAMThe range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,especially at night. The longer range, however, cancause stations

The broken tape detection feature of your cassette tapeplayer may identify the cleaning cassette as a damagedtape, in error. To prevent the cleaning c

Backglass AntennaThe AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear windowdefogger, located in the rear window. Be sure that theinside surface of the rear

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2Defensive Driving ...4-2Drunken Driving ...

Your Driving, the Road, andYour VehicleDefensive DrivingThe best advice anyone can give about driving is:Drive defensively.Please start with a very im

Drunken DrivingDeath and injury associated with drinking and driving isa national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor tothe highway death toll, c

Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearlyas much protection this way.{CAUTION:You can be seriously hurt if you

According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb(82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml)bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a

But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skillsof many people are impaired at a BAC appro

Control of a VehicleYou have three systems that make your vehicle go whereyou want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering andthe accelerator. All

Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drivein spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavybraking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This i

Let’s say the road is wet and you’re driving safely.Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you.You slam on the brakes and continue braking.Here’s w

Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you needto get your foot up to the brake pedal or alwaysdecrease stopping distance. If you get too close t

Traction Control System (TCS)If your vehicle has the 3800 supercharged V6 engineit has a traction control system that limits wheelspin. This is especi

To turn the system off,press the traction controlbutton located on theconsole.If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press thebutton the system

The Enhanced Traction System operates in all transaxleshift lever positions. But the system can upshift thetransaxle only as high as the shift lever p

Stabilitrak®Plus SystemYour vehicle may be equipped with a vehicle stabilityenhancement system called Stabilitrak®Plus. It isan advanced computer cont

Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured if your belt isbuckled in the wrong place li

SteeringPower SteeringIf you lose power steering assist because the enginestops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but itwill take much m

Steering in EmergenciesThere are times when steering can be more effective thanbraking. For example, you come over a hill and find atruck stopped in yo

Off-Road RecoveryYou may find that your right wheels have dropped offthe edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’redriving.If the level of the shoul

• Do not get too close to the vehicle you want topass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. Forone thing, following too closely reduces your areaof vi

Loss of ControlLet’s review what driving experts say about whathappens when the three control systems (brakes,steering and acceleration) don’t have en

Driving at NightNight driving is more dangerous than day driving.One reason is that some drivers are likely to beimpaired — by alcohol or drugs, with

What you do in the daytime can also affect your nightvision. For example, if you spend the day in brightsunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your

The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if yourwindshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavyrain can make it harder to see road signs

HydroplaningHydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build upunder your tires that they can actually ride on the water.This can happen if the road

City DrivingOne of the biggest problems with city streets is theamount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out forwhat the other drivers are doin

Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It shouldbe worn over the shoulder at all times.{CAUTION:You can be seriously in

Freeway DrivingMile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways,expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are thesafest of all roads. But they h

When you want to leave the freeway, move to theproper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit,do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up.Dr

Highway HypnosisIs there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”?Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call ithighway hypnosis, lac

If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’replanning to visit there, here are some tips that can makeyour trips safer and more enjoyable.• Ke

Winter DrivingHere are some tips for winter driving:• Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.• You may want to put winter emergency supplies inyou

Driving on Snow or IceMost of the time, those places where your tires meetthe road probably have good traction.However, if there is snow or ice betwee

if you feel your vehicle begin to slide, let up on thebrakes a little. Push the brake pedal down steadily toget the most traction you can.Remember, un

• Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you.If you have no blankets or extra clothing, makebody insulators from newspapers, burlap bags,rags,

Run your engine only as long as you must. This savesfuel. When you run the engine, make it go a littlefaster than just idle. That is, push the acceler

Notice:Spinning your wheels can destroy partsof your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spinthe wheels too fast while shifting your transaxleback an

Q: What’s 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 wouldn’t have

Here are some important things to consider before youdo recreational vehicle towing:• What’s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?Be sure you rea

Loading Your VehicleTwo labels on your vehicle show how much weight itmay properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label ison the inside of the tr

If you do have a heavy load, spread it out. Don’t carrymore than 167 lbs (75 kg) in your trunk.{CAUTION:Do not load your vehicle any heavier than theG

Towing a Trailer{CAUTION:If you don’t use the correct equipment anddrive properly, you can lose control when youpull a trailer. For example, if the tr

If You Do Decide To Pull A TrailerIf you do, here are some important points:• There are many different laws, including speed limitrestrictions, having

Weight of the Trailer TongueThe tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weightto measure because it affects the total or gross weightof your ve

HitchesIt’s important to have the correct hitch equipment.Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roadsare a few reasons why you’ll need the right

Driving with a TrailerTowing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to getto know your ri

Making TurnsNotice:Making very sharp turns while traileringcould cause the trailer to come in contact withthe vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged.A

Parking on Hills{CAUTION:You really should not park your vehicle, with atrailer attached, on a hill. If something goeswrong, your rig could start to m

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 t

Maintenance When Trailer TowingYour vehicle will need service more often when you’repulling a trailer. SeePart A: Scheduled MaintenanceServices on pag

Service ...5-3Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-3Adding Equipment to the

If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-78Changing a Flat Tire ...5-78Compact Spare Tire ...

ServiceYour dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you tobe happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealerfor all your service needs. You’ll get ge

CAUTION: (Continued)•Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts andother fasteners. “English” and “metric”fasteners can be easily confused. If youuse the w

Gasoline SpecificationsIt is recommended that gasoline meet specificationswhich were developed by automobile manufacturersaround the world and contained

AdditivesTo provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United Statesare now required to contain additives that will helpprevent engine and fuel system

Fuels in Foreign CountriesIf you plan on driving in another country outside theUnited States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hardto find. Never use l

The fuel cap is locatedbehind a hinged door onthe driver’s side of thevehicle.While refueling, let the fuelcap hang by the tetherbelow the fuel fill op

Be careful not to spill fuel. Don’t top off or overfill yourtank, and wait a few seconds after you have finishedpumping before you remove the nozzle. Cl

The best way to protect the fetus is to protect themother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s morelikely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a cras

Filling a Portable Fuel Container{CAUTION:Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inyour vehicle. Static electricity discharge fromthe contain

Hood ReleaseTo open the hood, do the following:1. Pull the hood releasehandle locatedinside the vehiclenear the parkingbrake pedal.2. Go to the front

Engine Compartment Overview3800 V6 EngineWhen you open the hood on a vehicle equipped with the 3800 V6 engine, you’ll see:3800 V6 Engine5-12

A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. (SeeWindshieldWasher Fluid on page 5-43.)B. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. (SeeJumpStarting on page 5-49.

3800 V6 Supercharged EngineWhen you open the hood on a vehicle equipped with the 3800 V6 Supercharged engine, you’ll see:3800 V6 Supercharged Engine5-

A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. (SeeWindshieldWasher Fluid on page 5-43.)B. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. (SeeJumpStarting on page 5-49.

Engine OilIf this symbol, along withthe LOW OIL LEVELmessage appears on theDriver InformationCenter (DIC), it means youneed to check yourengine oil le

When to Add Engine OilIf the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tipof the dipstick, then you’ll need to add at least onequart of oil. Bu

What Kind of Engine Oil to UseLook for two things:• GM6094MYour vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GMStandard GM6094M. You should look for and useo

Oils meeting theserequirements should alsohave the starburstsymbol on the container.This symbol indicatesthat the oil has beencertified by the American

Safety Warnings and SymbolsYou will find a number of safety cautions in this book.We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you aboutthings that could

Lap-Shoulder BeltAll rear seat positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here’show to wear one properly.1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across y

When to Change Engine Oil(GM Oil Life System)Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you knowwhen to change the engine oil and filter. This is bas

What to Do with Used OilUsed engine oil contains certain elements that may beunhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer.Don’t let used oil st

How to Check and Add OilPark the vehicle on a level surface. Check oil only whenthe engine is cold. Allow the engine to cool two tothree hours after r

To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter dothe following:1. Loosen the two clips on the top of the engine aircleaner/filter housing and lift

Automatic Transaxle FluidWhen to Check and ChangeA good time to check your automatic transaxle fluidlevel is when the engine oil is changed.Change both

To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normaloperating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F(82°C to 93°C).Get the vehicle warmed up by drivin

3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read thelower level. The fluid level must be in thecross-hatched area.4. If the fluid level is in the acceptabl

A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water andDEX-COOL®engine coolant will:• Give freezing protection down to −34°F (−37°C).• Give boiling protection u

Checking CoolantThe coolant recovery tank is located in the enginecompartment toward the rear of the engine onthe passenger’s side of the vehicle. See

{CAUTION:Turning the radiator pressure cap when theengine and radiator are hot can allow steamand scalding liquids to blow out and burn youbadly. With

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug onthe hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash thisapplies force to the strong pelvic bones. An

Overheated Engine ProtectionOperating ModeThis emergency operating mode allows your vehicle tobe driven to a safe place in an emergency situation.If a

CAUTION: (Continued)down. Wait until there is no sign of steam orcoolant before you open the hood.If you keep driving when your engine isoverheated, t

If you no longer have the overheat warning, you candrive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes.If the warning doesn’t come back on, you

A. Coolant Recovery TankB. Electric Engine Cooling FanC. Radiator Pressure Cap{CAUTION:An electric engine cooling fan under the hoodcan start up even

When the engine is cold,the coolant level should beat or above the COLDmark on the coolantrecovery tank.If it isn’t, you may have a leak at the pressu

How to Add Coolant to the CoolantRecovery Tank{CAUTION:Adding only plain water to your coolingsystem can be dangerous. Plain water, orsome other liqui

When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at theCOLD mark, start your vehicle.If the overheat warning continues, there’s one morething you can

How to Add Coolant to the RadiatorNotice:Your engine has a specific radiator fillprocedure. Failure to follow this procedure couldcause your engine to o

2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now pushdown as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap.{CAUTION:You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot

3.2. Lift the engine cover shield at the front, slidethe catch tab out of the engine bracket andremove the cover shield.3.3. Put the oil fill tube, wit

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides forChildren and Small AdultsRear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide addedsafety belt comfort for older children

5. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL®coolant mixture, up to the base of the fillerneck. SeeEngine Coolant on page 5-26for moreinformation abou

10. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel theupper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for theengine cooling fans.11. By this time, the

Power Steering FluidThe power steering fluid reservoir is located in theengine compartment next to the engine coolant recoverytank. It sits low in the

The fluid level should be between the ADD and HOTmarks when the engine is coldWhen the engine compartment is hot, the level shouldbe at the HOT mark.If

Adding Washer FluidThe windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in theengine compartment on the passenger’s side of thevehicle near the diagonal cr

BrakesBrake FluidYour brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT-3brake fluid. SeeEngine Compartment Overview onpage 5-12for the location of the

When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brakewarning light will come on. SeeBrake System WarningLight on page 3-36.What to AddWhen you do need

Brake WearYour vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make ahigh-pitched warning sound when the brake p

Replacing Brake System PartsThe braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its manyparts have to be of top quality and work well together ifthe vehicle i

Jump StartingIf your battery has run down, you may want to useanother vehicle and some jumper cables to start yourvehicle. Be sure to follow the steps

2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elasticcord must be under the belt. Then, place the guideover the belt, and insert the two edges of th

Notice:If you leave your radio on, it could be badlydamaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered byyour warranty.3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles

{CAUTION:An electric fan can start up even when theengine is not running and can injure you.Keep hands, clothing and tools away from anyunderhood elec

5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose ormissing insulation. If they do, you could get ashock. The vehicles could be damaged too.Before you

7. Don’t let the other endtouch metal. Connect itto the positive (+)terminal location onthe vehicle with thegood battery. Use aremote positive (+)term

9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable atleast 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery,but not near engine parts that move. The elect

A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine PartB. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) TerminalC. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) TerminalTo disconnect the j

Headlamp AimingThe vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aimingsystem. The aim has been preset at the factory andshould need no further adjustmentIf t

Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle’s low-beamlamps. The high-beam lamps will be correctly aimedif the low-beam lamps are aimed properly.The vert

3. At the wall or other flat surface, measure from theground upward the recorded distance from Step 2and draw or tape a horizontal line the width ofthe

5. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the headlampbeam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. The topedge of the cut-off should be positioned at theb

4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt asdescribed inRear Seat Passengers on page 1-23.Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses theshoulder.T

Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps1. Open the hood and replace the bulb for theappropriate lamp listed below.A. High-Beam HeadlampB. Low-Beam HeadlampC. S

3. Pull the headlamp assembly straight out from thevehicle. Be careful to avoid scratching or chippingthe paint on the vehicle while removing.4. Turn

Front Turn Signal, Parking andFog LampsThe front turn signal, parking and fog lamps are locatedbelow the high, low-beam and sidemarker lamps1. Open th

4. Pull the headlamp assembly straight out from thevehicle.The front turn signal,parking lamp andfog lamp bulbs arelocated below theheadlamp assembly.

Center High-Mounted Stoplamp(CHMSL)The LED bulb for the center high-mounted stoplamp islocated in the spoiler. See your dealer for replacement.Taillam

6. Turn the appropriatelamp socket a quarterturn counterclockwiseand remove it.7. Remove the old bulb.8. Place the new bulb into the socket and turn t

2. Turn the appropriate lamp socket a quarter turncounterclockwise and remove it.3. Remove the old bulb.4. Put the new bulb into the lamp socket.5. Tu

Windshield Wiper BladeReplacementRemove and replace a windshield wiper by followingthese steps:1. Put the ignition in ACCESSORY and turn thewindshield

TiresYour new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made bya leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questionsabout your tire warranty and where t

Inflation -- Tire PressureThe Tire-Loading Information label, which is on theinside of the trunk lid, shows the correct inflationpressures for your tire

Child RestraintsOlder ChildrenOlder children who have outgrown booster seats shouldwear the vehicle’s safety belts.Q: What is the proper way to wear s

Tire Pressure Monitor SystemThis vehicle has the tire inflation monitor system, it canalert you to a large change in the pressure of onetire. The syste

Tire Inspection and RotationTires should be rotated every 7,500 miles (12 500 km).Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tiresas soon as possib

When It Is Time for New TiresOne way to tell when it’stime for new tires is tocheck the treadwearindicators, which willappear when your tireshave only

Buying New TiresTo find out what kind and size of tires you need, look atthe Tire-Loading Information label.The tires installed on your vehicle when it

Uniform Tire Quality GradingQuality grades can be found where applicable on thetire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximumsection width. For exam

Temperature – A, B, CThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance to the generationof heat and its ability

Each new wheel should have the same load-carryingcapacity, diameter, width, offset and be mountedthe same way as the one it replaces.If you need to re

Tire Chains{CAUTION:If your vehicle has P225/55R17 size tires, don’tuse tire chains, there’s not enough clearance.Tire chains used on a vehicle withou

If a Tire Goes FlatIt’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving,especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goesout of a tire,

CAUTION: (Continued)To be even more certain the vehicle won’tmove, you can put blocks at the front and rearof the tire farthest away from the one bein

{CAUTION:Never do this.Here two children are wearing the same belt.The belt can’t properly spread the impactforces. In a crash, the two children can b

Removing the Spare Tire and ToolsThe equipment you’ll need is in the trunk.1. Turn the center nut onthe compact spare tirecover counterclockwiseto rem

3. Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise andremove it. Then remove the jack and wrench.4. The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A)exten

Removing Wheel Nut CapsIf there is a wheel cover,loosen the plastic nut capswith the wheel wrench.They won’t come off.Then, using the flat end ofthe wh

{CAUTION:Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up isdangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack youcould be badly injured or killed. Never get un

For jacking at the vehicle’s rear location, put thejack lift head (B) about 9 inches (23 cm) fromthe front edge of the rear wheel opening (C).Line up

{CAUTION:Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.If you do, the nuts might come loose. Yourwheel could fall off, causing a seriousaccident.5. Place t

8. Tighten the wheel nutsfirmly in a crisscrosssequence as shown.9. Reinstall the wheel trim. If the vehicle has plasticcaps tighten them by hand. With

Storing the Flat Tire and Tools{CAUTION:Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in thepassenger compartment of the vehicle couldcause injury. In a

Storing the Spare Tire and Tools{CAUTION:Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in thepassenger compartment of the vehicle couldcause injury. In a

Compact Spare TireAlthough the compact spare tire was fully inflated whenyour vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.Check the inflation pressure

{CAUTION:Never do this.Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder partisbehind the child. If the child wears the

Appearance CareRemember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Someare toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike amatch or get them on a hot part

Here are some cleaning tips:• Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.• Clean up stains as soon as you can – beforethey set.• Carefully scra

Cleaning VinylUse warm water and a clean cloth.• Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. Youmay have to do this more than once.• Things like tar,

Care of Safety BeltsKeep belts clean and dry.{CAUTION:Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, itmay severely weaken them. In a crash, theymight

Cleaning Exterior Lamps/LensesUse only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a carwashing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses.Follow instructio

Cleaning Aluminum WheelsKeep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth withmild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. Afterrinsing thoroughly, dry

Underbody MaintenanceChemicals used for ice and snow removal and dustcontrol can collect on the underbody. If these are notremoved, accelerated corros

GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials(cont’d)Description UsageChrome and Wire WheelCleanerRemoves dirt and grimefrom chrome wheels andwire wheel covers

Vehicle IdentificationVehicle Identification Number (VIN)This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears ona plate in the front corner of the i

Electrical SystemAdd-On Electrical EquipmentNotice:Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicleunless you check with your dealer first. Someelectrical

Infants and Young ChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needs protection! This includesinfants and all other children. Neither the distancetraveled nor the ag

Instrument Panel Fuse BlockSome fuses are in a fuseblock located on the endof the instrument panelon the passenger side.To get to the fuse block liftu

CircuitBreakers UsageRR DEFOG Rear Window DefoggerDR LK/TRUNK Door Lock/TrunkONSTAR/ALDL Onstar®/Diagnostic LinkCANNISTER Fuel Tank Solenoid Cannister

Underhood Fuse BlockSome fuses are located ina fuse block in the enginecompartment on thepassenger’s side. Unscrewthe bolt in the center ofthe fuse bl

Fuses Usage13 A/C Clutch14 Oxygen Sensor15 Power Control Module16Power Control Module/ElectronicThrottle Control17 Electronic Throttle Control18 Displ

Capacities and SpecificationsPlease refer toPart D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-16for more information.Capacities and SpecificationsAppl

Engine SpecificationsEngine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap Firing Order3800 V6231 CID (3.8L L26)2 Automatic.060 inch(1.52mm)1–6–5–4–3–23800 V6 Su

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Maintenance Schedule ...6-2Introduction ...6-2Maintenance Requireme

Maintenance ScheduleIntroductionImportant: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended.Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The

How This Section is OrganizedThis maintenance schedule is divided into five parts:“Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explainswhat to have done an

CAUTION: (Continued)it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph(40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenlybecome a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on a pers

Part A: Scheduled MaintenanceServicesThis part contains engine oil scheduled maintenancewhich explains the engine oil life system and howit indicates

Scheduled MaintenanceThe services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles(166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles(166 000 km) at the sam

It is also important to check your oil regularly and keepit at the proper level.If the system is ever reset accidentally, you mustchange your oil at 3

37,500 Miles (62 500 km)❑ Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation onpage 5-71for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation.(See footnote

60,000 Miles (100 000 km)❑ For supercharged engines only: Check thesupercharger oil level and add the propersupercharger oil as needed (or every 36 mo

90,000 Miles (150 000 km)❑ Replace engine air cleaner filter. SeeEngine AirCleaner/Filter on page 5-22for more information.An Emission Control Service.

Part B: Owner Checks and ServicesListed in this part are owner checks and serviceswhich should be performed at the intervals specified tohelp ensure th

At Least Twice a YearRestraint System CheckMake sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts,buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorage

Starter Switch Check{CAUTION:When you are doing this check, the vehiclecould move suddenly. If it does, you or otherscould be injured. Follow the step

Ignition Transaxle Lock CheckWhile parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turnthe ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position.• The key

Vehicle Damage WarningsAlso, in this book you will find these notices:Notice:These mean there is something that coulddamage your vehicle.A notice will

Q: What are the different types of add-on childrestraints?A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased bythe vehicle’s owner, are available in four

Part C: Periodic MaintenanceInspectionsListed in this part are inspections and services whichshould be performed at least twice a year (for instance,e

Engine Cooling System InspectionInspect the hoses and have them replaced if theyare cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,fittings and cl

Part D: Recommended Fluids andLubricantsFluids and lubricants identified below by name, partnumber or specification may be obtained from yourdealer.Usag

Part E: Maintenance RecordAfter the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service andany additiona

Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Maintenance Record6-18

Customer Assistance Information ...7-2Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2Online Owner Center ...

Customer AssistanceInformationCustomer Satisfaction ProcedureYour satisfaction and goodwill are important toyour dealer and to Pontiac. Normally, any

The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court programadministered by the Council of Better Business Bureausto settle automotive disputes regarding vehi

Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) UsersTo assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, orspeech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTY

Overseas – Customer AssistancePlease contact the local General Motors Business Unit.Mexico, Central America andCaribbean Islands/Countries(Except Puer

{CAUTION:The body structure of a young child is quiteunlike that of an adult or older child, for whomthe safety belts are designed. A young child’ship

Roadside Assistance ProgramSecurity While You Travel1-800-ROADSIDE (1-800-762-3743)As the proud owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you areautomatically e

Pontiac reserves the right to limit services orreimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Pontiac’sjudgement, the claims become excessive in frequen

Transportation OptionsWarranty service can generally be completed whileyou wait. However, if you are unable to wait Pontiachelps minimize your inconve

Additional Program InformationCourtesy Transportation is available during theBumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, butitis notpart of the New Veh

Reporting Safety Defects to theCanadian GovernmentIf you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehiclehas a safety defect, you should immediately

Owner’s InformationOwner publications are written specifically for ownersand intended to provide basic operational informationabout the vehicle. The ow

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AA/C OFF FOR ENGINE PROTECTION ... 3-65Accessory Power Outlets ... 3-23Adding Washer Fluid ...

Automatic Transaxle ... 5-24Fluid ... 5-24Operation ...

Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ... 5-64Chains, Tires ... 5-77CHANGE OIL SOON ...

A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with theseating surface against the back of the infant. Theharness system holds the infant in place a

Cruise Control ... 3-8Cruise Control Lever ... 3-8CRUISE SET ...

EElectrical SystemAdd-On Equipment ... 5-99Fuses and Circuit Breakers ... 5-99Headlamp Wiri

Folding Rear Seat ... 1-8Following Distance ... 4-41Footnotes ...

HOT TRANS FLUID ... 3-72How to Add Coolant to the CoolantRecovery Tank ...

LLampsExterior ... 3-12Interior ... 3-16Lap-Sho

Maintenance Schedule (cont.)Brake System Inspection ... 6-15Engine Cooling System Inspection ... 6-15Exhaust

OnStar®System ... 2-35OnStar®Virtual Advisor ... 2-36Other Warning Devices

QQuestions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 1-14RRadiator Pressure Cap ... 5-29Radio Data System (RDS) ...

RoadsideAssistance Program ... 7-6Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out ... 4-33Running Your Engine W

Setting the Time ... 3-88Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) ... 3-92, 3-103, 3-117Sheet Metal Damage ...

A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed toimprove the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system.Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positi

Throttle System Inspection ... 6-15Tilt Wheel ... 3-5Tire Inflation Ch

United States – Customer Assistance ... 7-4Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer ... 3-53Up-Shift Light ...

Windshield Washer ... 3-7Fluid ... 5-43Windshield Washe

When choosing a child restraint, be sure the childrestraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is,it will have a label saying that it meets fe

Top StrapSome 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 str

Anchor the top strap to an anchor point specified inTopStrap Anchor Location on page 1-40. Be sure to usean anchor point located on the same side of th

Lower Anchorages and Top Tethersfor Children (LATCH System)Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You’ll findanchors (A) in all three rear seating position

With this system, use the LATCH system instead of thevehicle’s safety belts to secure a child restraint.{CAUTION:If a LATCH-type child restraint isn’t

Securing a Child Restraint Designedfor the LATCH System1. Find the anchors for the seating position you wantto use, where the bottom of the seatback m

These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle:v

3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button ispositioned so you would be able to unbuckle thesafety belt quickly if you ever had to.4. Pull the r

5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back intothe retractor while you push down on the childrestraint. If you’re using a forward-facing chil

Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag.Neverput a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why:{CAUTION:A child in a rear-facing chi

5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out ofthe retractor to set the lock.6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back intothe retr

Air Bag SystemsThis part explains the air bag systems.Your vehicle has air bags – one air bag for the driverand another air bag for the right front pa

{CAUTION:Both frontal and side impact air bags inflatewith great force, faster than the blink of aneye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag,as y

There is a air bagreadiness light on theinstrument panel whichshows the air bag symbol.The system checks the air bag electrical system formalfunctions

The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrumentpanel on the passenger’s side.The side impact air bag for the driver and the personseated dire

The side impact air bag for the right front passengerand the person seated directly behind that passenger isin the ceiling above the side windows.{CAU

When Should an Air Bag Inflate?The driver’s and right front passengers frontal air bagsare designed to deploy only in moderate to severefrontal, or nea

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How Does an Air Bag Restrain?In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions,even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel orthe instr

{CAUTION:When an air bag inflates, there is dust in theair. This dust could cause breathing problemsfor people with a history of asthma or otherbreathi

Servicing Your Air Bag-EquippedVehicleAir bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced.There are parts of the air bag system in several placesaroun

Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a Crash{CAUTION:A crash can damage the restraint systems inyour vehicle. A damaged restraint system maynot prope

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Keys ...2-2Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4Remote Keyless Entry Sy

Keys{CAUTION:Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons. A child orothers could be badly injured or even killed.

The key can be used forthe ignition, as well as thedriver’s door lock andstorage compartments.When a new key is delivered, it will come with a barcode

Remote Keyless Entry SystemYour keyless entry system operates on a radiofrequency subject to Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) Rules and with Ind

Remote Keyless Entry SystemOperationYou can lock and unlockthe doors or unlock thetrunk of the vehiclefrom about 3 feet (1 m)up to 30 feet (9 m)away w

Front Seats ...1-2Manual Seats ...1-2Power Seat ...

Battery ReplacementUnder normal use, the battery in your remote keylessentry transmitter should last about three years.You can tell the battery is wea

Doors and LocksDoor Locks{CAUTION:Unlocked doors can be dangerous.• Passengers — especially children — caneasily open the doors and fall out of amovin

Power Door LocksTo lock or unlock all doorsfrom inside the vehicle,use the power doorlock switch located oneither front door.Move the switch on the dr

Programmable AutomaticDoor LocksAll of the doors will lock automatically when the shiftlever is moved out of PARK (P). All doors will unlockautomatica

Trunk{CAUTION:It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lidopen because carbon monoxide (CO) gas cancome into your vehicle. You can’t see or smellCO

Trunk Assist HandleThe trunk assist handle islocated inside the trunk lidtoward the driver’s sideof the vehicle.Notice:The trunk assist handle is not

Windows{CAUTION:Leaving children in a vehicle with the windowsclosed is dangerous. A child can be overcomeby the extreme heat and can suffer permanent

Power WindowsUse the switches on thedriver’s door armrest tooperate each of thewindows.Push the switch rearward to open or forward to closethe window.

Theft-Deterrent SystemsVehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrentfeatures, we know

Arming with the Remote KeylessEntry TransmitterThe alarm system will arm when you use the remotekeyless entry transmitter to lock the doors after the

Front SeatsManual Seats{CAUTION:You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicleis moving. The sudden

PASS-Key®III OperationYour vehicle is equippedwith PASS-Key®III(Personalized AutomotiveSecurity System)theft-deterrent system.PASS-Key®III is a passiv

Canadian Owners: If you lose or damage your keys,only a GM dealer can service PASS-Key®III tohave new keys made. To program additional keys,you will n

Starting and OperatingYour VehicleNew Vehicle Break-InNotice:Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate“break-in.” But it will perform better in the long

Notice:If your key seems stuck in OFF and youcan’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key;if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the

3. If it doesn’t start within 10 seconds, hold your key inSTART for about 10 seconds at a time until yourengine starts. Wait about 15 seconds betweene

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater1. Turn off the engine.2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.The cord is located above the engine aircleaner

Automatic Transaxle OperationThe automatic transaxle has a shift lever on the consolebetween the seats.Maximum engine speed is limited when your vehic

Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) beforestarting the engine. The vehicle has an automatictransaxle shift lock control system. You must fu

AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is fornormal driving. If you need more power for passing,and you’re:• Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push yo

FIRST (1): This position gives you even more powerbut lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can useit on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. I

Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat{CAUTION:If you fold the seatback forward to carry longerobjects, such as skis, be sure any such cargois not near an air

While in the MANUAL (M)mode, push either paddleonce to up-shift to thenext gear. Pull eitherpaddle once to down-shiftto the next gear.To fully use the

Parking BrakeThe parking brake islocated to the left of thebrake pedal near thedriver’s door. To set theparking brake, holdthe regular brake pedaldown

Shifting Into Park (P){CAUTION:It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) withthe parking brake firmly s

Leaving Your Vehicle With the EngineRunning{CAUTION:It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle withthe engine running. Your vehicle could movesuddenly

Shifting Out of Park (P)Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lockcontrol system which locks the shift lever in PARK (P)when the ignition is i

Engine Exhaust{CAUTION:Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gascarbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see orsmell. It can cause unconsciousness and

Running Your Engine While YouAre ParkedIt’s better not to park with the engine running. But if youever have to, here are some things to know.{CAUTION:

MirrorsManual Rearview MirrorUse the control, located at the bottom, to change themirror from the day to the night position. To reduceglare from headl

Outside Power MirrorsThe power mirror controlsare located near thedriver’s window, on thedriver’s door armrest.Move the top control to the left to adj

OnStar®SystemOnStar®uses global positioning system (GPS) satellitetechnology, wireless communications, and call centersto provide you with a wide rang