2004 Buick Century Owners Manual

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Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book. Courtesy Transportation Buick has always exempliﬁed quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail purchase/lease customers in conjunction with the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required. This will reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs. (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Plan Ahead When Possible When your vehicle requires warranty service, you should contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. 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 urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair. Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Buick helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes a one way or round trip shuttle ride to a destination up to 10 miles from the dealership. 7-7 Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, reimbursement (ﬁve days maximum) may be available for the use of public transportation such a s taxi or bus. In addition, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses (ﬁve day maximum) may be available. Claim amounts should reﬂect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum of $30 a day and must be supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state, local and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. Generally it is not possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental. Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for speciﬁc information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. Canadian Vehicles: For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty, alternative transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your dealer for details. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. 7-8 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations. Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions; other information is stored only in a crash or near crash event by computer systems commonly called event data recorders (EDR). In a crash or near crash event, computer systems, such as the Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, such as engine speed, brake applications, throttle position, vehicle speed, seat belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance data, and the severity of a collision. This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle occupants. To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than (cid:127) with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, in response to an official request of police or similar government office, as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the discovery process, or as required by law. In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may use the data for GM research needs, (cid:127) make it available for research where appropriate conﬁdentiality is to be maintained and need is shown, or share summary data which is not tied to a speciﬁc vehicle with non-GM organizations for research purposes. 7-9 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline. 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 Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or SDM. If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar, please check the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection. Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it ﬁnds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or General Motors. 7-10 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-521-7300, or write: Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 7-11 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483). 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: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P. O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. 7-12 A Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-17 Adding Washer Fluid ....................................... 5-37 Additional Program Information ........................... 7-8 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ............................ 5-97 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) ...... 3-48, 3-55 Air Bag Readiness Light .......................................... 3-30 Air Bag Systems ............................................. 1-49 How Does an Air Bag Restrain? .................... 1-55 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ......... 1-58 What Makes an Air Bag Inﬂate? .................... 1-55 What Will You See After an Air Bag Inﬂates? .................................................. 1-56 When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate? ................... 1-54 Where Are the Air Bags? .............................. 1-52 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-18 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...... 7-9 AM ............................................................... 3-63 Antenna, Fixed Mast ....................................... 3-64 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ............................ 4-6 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ............... 3-33 Appearance Care ............................................ 5-88 Care of Safety Belts .................................... 5-91 Chemical Paint Spotting ............................... 5-94 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ................ 5-88 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle .............. 5-91 Finish Damage ............................................ 5-93 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 5-93 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-94 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................ 5-95 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-91 Ashtrays ........................................................ 3-17 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-44 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...................... 3-62 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ................ 3-63 Care of Your CD Player ............................... 3-64 Care of Your CDs ........................................ 3-64 Fixed Mast Antenna ..................................... 3-64 Radio with Cassette and CD ......................... 3-53 Radio with CD ............................................ 3-45 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-45 Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................ 3-62 Understanding Radio Reception ..................... 3-63 Automatic Operation ........................................ 3-21 Automatic Transaxle Fluid .......................................................... 5-19 Operation ................................................... 2-22 B Backing Up .................................................... 4-43 Battery .......................................................... 5-41 Battery Replacement ......................................... 2-9 Battery Rundown Protection ............................. 3-16 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......................... 4-22 Brake Parking ...................................................... 2-25 System Warning Light .................................. 3-32 Brake Fluid .................................................... 5-38 Brake Wear ................................................... 5-40 Brakes .......................................................... 5-38 Braking ........................................................... 4-6 Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-8 Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-18 Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-51 Back-Up Lamps ........................................... 5-55 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ........ 5-53 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ............. 5-52 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-51 Headlamp Aiming ........................................ 5-49 Headlamps ................................................. 5-51 Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-55 Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ............ 5-54 Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-69 California Fuel .................................................. 5-5 Canada – Customer Assistance .......................... 7-4 Canadian Owners ................................................ ii Canadian Roadside Assistance ........................... 7-6 Capacities and Speciﬁcations .......................... 5-103 Carbon Monoxide ................... 4-26, 4-39, 2-13, 2-29 Care of Safety Belts ................................................ 5-91 Your Cassette Tape Player ............................ 3-63 Your CD Player ........................................... 3-64 Your CDs ................................................... 3-64 Cassette Tape Messages ................................. 3-59 Cassette Tape Player Service ............................. 6-9 CD Adapter Kits ............................................. 3-59 CD Messages ........................................ 3-52, 3-61 Center Console Storage Area ........................... 2-35 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ........... 5-53 Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts ............. 1-20 Chains, Tires .................................................. 5-73 Charging System Light .................................... 3-31 Check Engine Light ............................................... 3-36 Checking Coolant ............................................ 5-23 Checking Engine Oil ........................................ 5-13 Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-10 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...................... 1-58 Chemical Paint Spotting ................................... 5-94 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-34 Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-30 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) .......................... 1-40 Older Children ............................................. 1-28 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ........................................ 1-42 Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position ........................................... 1-44 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........................................... 1-42 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ........................................... 1-47 Top Strap ................................................... 1-38 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................ 1-39 Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-37 Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-17 Cleaning Inside of Your Vehicle .................................. 5-88 Outside of Your Vehicle ................................ 5-91 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-94 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-91 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels .............................. 5-93 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....................... 5-92 Cleaning Fabric/Carpet .................................... 5-88 Cleaning Glass Surfaces .................................. 5-90 Cleaning Interior Plastic Components ................. 5-90 Cleaning Leather ............................................ 5-90 Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel ........... 5-90 Cleaning Tires ................................................ 5-93 Cleaning Vinyl ................................................ 5-90 Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades .............. 5-92 Climate Control System Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ................. 3-26 Dual .......................................................... 3-18 Dual Automatic ............................................ 3-21 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-25 Compact Spare Tire ........................................ 5-87 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-5 Convenience Net ............................................ 2-35 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 3-35 Engine Temperature Warning Light ................. 3-35 Heater, Engine ............................................ 2-21 Cooling System .............................................. 5-28 Courtesy Lamps ............................................. 3-15 Cruise Control .................................................. 3-8 Cruise Control Light ........................................ 3-42 Current and Past Model Order Forms ................ 7-12 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation .................................. 7-6 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ....................................................... 7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ................................................ 7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .... 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ............................................ 7-10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ............................................ 7-10 Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-5 Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-11 Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp System ...................................................... 3-13 Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2 Defogging and Defrosting ......................... 3-20, 3-24 Delayed Entry Lighting ..................................... 3-15 Delayed Exit Lighting ....................................... 3-16 Delayed Headlamps ........................................ 3-14 Delayed Locking ............................................... 2-7 Dinghy Towing ................................................ 4-33 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-3 Dolly Towing .................................................. 4-33 Dome Lamp ................................................... 3-16 Door Locks ........................................................ 2-10 Power Door Locks ....................................... 2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-11 Trunk Ajar Warning Light .............................. 3-42 Position, Safety Belt ..................................... 1-12 Driver Driving At Night ..................................................... 4-16 City ........................................................... 4-20 Defensive ..................................................... 4-2 Drunken ....................................................... 4-2 Freeway ..................................................... 4-21 Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-24 In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-17 Winter ........................................................ 4-26 Driving On Grades .......................................... 4-44 Driving on Snow or Ice .................................... 4-27 Driving Through Deep Standing Water ............... 4-19 Driving Through Flowing Water ......................... 4-19 Driving with a Trailer ....................................... 4-42 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ............. 3-21 Dual Climate Control System ............................ 3-18 E Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...................................... 5-97 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-97 Headlamp Wiring ......................................... 5-97 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...... 5-97 Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................... 5-97 Emergency Trunk Release Handle ..................... 2-14 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs ................................................... 3-39 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-18 Battery ....................................................... 5-41 Change Engine Oil Light ............................... 3-41 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-36 Coolant ...................................................... 5-22 Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-21 Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-35 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ................ 3-35 Drive Belt Routing ....................................... 6-14 Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-12 Exhaust ..................................................... 2-29 Oil ............................................................. 5-13 Overheating ................................................ 5-25 Starting ...................................................... 2-20 Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing .................. 4-45 Engine Oil Additives ........................................ 5-16 Warning Light Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ........................ 4-9 ............................................. 3-34 Entry Lighting ................................................. 3-15 Event Data Records (EDR) ................................ 7-9 Express-Down Window .................................... 2-16 Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-27 Exterior Lamps ............................................... 3-12 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-18 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station ....... 3-49, 3-56 Finding a Station .................................... 3-46, 3-53 Finish Care .................................................... 5-92 Finish Damage ............................................... 5-93 Fixed Mast Antenna ........................................ 3-64 Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-6 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-74 Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 5-75 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ..................................... 5-19 Power Steering ........................................... 5-35 Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-36 FM ............................................................... 3-63 Folding Rear Seat ............................................ 1-5 Following Distance .......................................... 4-43 Front Storage Area ......................................... 2-34 ............................................................... 5-4 Fuel Additives ...................................................... 5-6 California Fuel .............................................. 5-5 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ..................... 5-9 Filling Your Tank ........................................... 5-7 Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-6 Gage ......................................................... 3-43 Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-4 Gasoline Speciﬁcations .................................. 5-5 Low Warning Light ....................................... 3-44 Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-97 Windshield Wiper ......................................... 5-97 Gage Gasoline Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-35 Fuel .......................................................... 3-43 Speedometer .............................................. 3-29 Octane ........................................................ 5-4 Speciﬁcations ............................................... 5-5 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-34 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities .................................................... 7-5 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-4 Head Restraints ............................................... 1-5 Headlamp Aiming ....................................................... 5-49 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .................... 3-6 Headlamp Wiring ............................................ 5-97 Headlamps .................................................... 5-51 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-51 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ............. 5-52 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-51 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-23 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-24 Hitches .......................................................... 4-42 Hood Checking Things Under ................................ 5-10 Release ..................................................... 5-10 Horn ............................................................... 3-5 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank ............................................ 5-30 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator .................. 5-32 How to Add Fluid ............................................ 5-21 How to Check ........................................ 5-20, 5-65 How to Check Power Steering Fluid .................. 5-36 How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-11 Hydroplaning .................................................. 4-19 I If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine .......... 5-27 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-26 If the Light Is Flashing ..................................... 3-37 If the Light Is On Steady ................................. 3-38 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard ......................... 4-28 If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ....... 4-30 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ..................... 4-40 Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-19 Illumination on Remote Activation ........................ 2-8 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-30 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................... 5-64 Instrument Panel Cluster ....................................................... 3-28 Overview ..................................................... 3-2 Instrument Panel Brightness ............................. 3-15 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ............................ 5-98 Interior Lamps ................................................ 3-15 Jump Starting ................................................. 5-42 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-4 Keys ............................................................... 2-2 Lamps Exterior ...................................................... 3-12 Interior ....................................................... 3-15 Lap Belt ........................................................ 1-20 Lap-Shoulder Belt ................................... 1-12, 1-22 LATCH System Child Restraints ........................................... 1-40 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ........................................ 1-42 Leaving Your Vehicle ....................................... 2-12 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ..................................................... 2-27 Light Air Bag Readiness ....................................... 3-30 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ................... 3-33 Brake System Warning ................................. 3-32 Change Engine Oil ...................................... 3-41 Charging System ......................................... 3-31 Cruise Control ............................................. 3-42 Door/Trunk Ajar Warning ............................... 3-42 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ............. 3-35 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Warning Light .......................................... 3-34 Low Fuel Warning ....................................... 3-44 Low Traction ............................................... 3-34 Low Washer Fluid Warning ........................... 3-42 Light (cont.) Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-36 Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-40 Safety Belt Reminder ................................... 3-30 Security ..................................................... 3-41 Service Vehicle Soon ................................... 3-42 Tire Pressure .............................................. 3-36 Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors .............................. 2-17 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-34 Lockout Protection .......................................... 2-12 Locks Door .......................................................... 2-10 Leaving Your Vehicle .................................... 2-12 Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-12 Power Door ................................................ 2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-11 Loss of Control ............................................... 4-14 Low Fuel Warning Light ................................... 3-44 Low Traction Light .......................................... 3-34 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ....................... 3-42 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ........................................... 6-8 At Least Once a Month .................................. 6-9 At Least Once a Year .................................... 6-9 Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-7 Maintenance Record .................................... 6-15 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ......... 6-13 Owner Checks and Services ........................... 6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4 Using Your ................................................... 6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ..................... 4-45 Making Turns ................................................. 4-43 Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-36 Manual Operation ................................... 3-18, 3-22 Manual Seats ................................................... 1-2 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ............... 2-8 Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) – Customer Assistance ....................... 7-4 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-31 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ............. 2-31 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-32 Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-32 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-3 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-18 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............ 6-13 Odometer ...................................................... 3-29 Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-12 Oil Change Engine Oil Light ............................... 3-41 Engine ....................................................... 5-13 Pressure Light ............................................. 3-40 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-28 Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-3 OnStar® Personal Calling ................................. 2-34 OnStar® Services ............................................ 2-33 OnStar® System ............................................. 2-33 OnStar® Virtual Advisor .................................... 2-34 Operation Tips ................................................ 3-26 Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-4 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-25 Outside Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-32 Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-32 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode .......................................... 5-25 Overseas – Customer Assistance ........................ 7-4 Owner Checks and Services .............................. 6-8 Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii Owner’s Information ........................................ 7-12 Park (P) Parking Shifting Into ................................................ 2-26 Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-28 Brake ........................................................ 2-25 Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-29 Parking on Hills .............................................. 4-44 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ..................... 3-26 Passenger Control .......................................... 3-24 Passing ................................................. 4-13, 4-43 PASS-Key® II ................................................. 2-17 Plan Ahead When Possible ................................ 7-7 Playing a Cassette Tape .................................. 3-58 Playing a CD ......................................... 3-51, 3-60 Playing the Radio ................................... 3-45, 3-53 Power Accessory Outlets ........................................ 3-17 Door Locks ................................................. 2-11 Electrical System ......................................... 5-97 Six-Way Seats .............................................. 1-3 Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-35 Windows .................................................... 2-16 Power Steering ............................................... 4-10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................. 2-11 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-10 Radiator Pressure Cap .................................... 5-25 Radio Data System (RDS) ....................... 3-48, 3-55 Radio Messages ..................................... 3-51, 3-58 Radios .......................................................... 3-44 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ................ 3-63 Care of Your CD Player ............................... 3-64 Care of Your CDs ........................................ 3-64 Radio with Cassette and CD ......................... 3-53 Radio with CD ............................................ 3-45 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-45 Theft-Deterrent ............................................ 3-62 Understanding Reception .............................. 3-63 10 RDS Messages ...................................... 3-50, 3-57 Reading Lamps .............................................. 3-16 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...................... 1-25 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ............. 1-22 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-22 Rear Window Defogger ............................ 3-20, 3-25 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ........................... 2-31 Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-31 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-32 Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ............. 2-5 Remote Trunk Release .................................... 2-13 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire .................................................. 5-79 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-76 Removing the Wheel Center Caps .................... 5-78 Removing the Wheel Covers ............................ 5-78 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-55 Replacing Brake System Parts .......................... 5-41 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ..................................................... 1-59 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government .................................. 7-10 General Motors ........................................... 7-11 United States Government ............................ 7-10 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems ................... 1-58 Restraint System Check (cont.) Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ..................................................... 1-59 Restraint Systems Checking .................................................... 1-58 Replacing Parts ........................................... 1-59 Resynchronization ............................................. 2-9 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-20 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-20 Roadside Assistance Program ....................................... 7-5 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out ................... 4-31 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ............................... 6-14 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ....... 2-30 Safety Belt Safety Belts Reminder Light ............................................ 3-30 Care of ...................................................... 5-91 Center Passenger Position ............................ 1-20 Driver Position ............................................ 1-12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-11 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..... 1-10 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ...................................... 1-25 Rear Seat Passengers ................................. 1-22 Right Front Passenger Position ...................... 1-20 Safety Belts (cont.) Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-27 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-19 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ......................... 1-6 Safety Chains ................................................. 4-42 Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4 Seats Head Restraints ............................................ 1-5 Manual ........................................................ 1-2 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-3 Six-Way Power Seats .................................... 1-3 Split Folding Rear Seat .................................. 1-5 Securing a Child Restraint Center Rear Seat Position ............................ 1-44 Designed for the LATCH System ................... 1-42 Rear Outside Seat Position ........................... 1-42 Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-47 Security Feedback ............................................ 2-6 Security Light ................................................. 3-41 Sensors ......................................................... 3-24 Service ........................................................... 5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ..................................................... 5-4 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-3 Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-36 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-11 Vehicle Soon Light ....................................... 3-42 Service Bulletins ............................................. 7-12 Service Engine Soon Light ............................... 3-36 11 Service Manuals ............................................. 7-11 Setting Preset Stations ............................ 3-47, 3-54 Setting the Time ............................................. 3-45 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) .................. 3-47, 3-54 Sheet Metal Damage ....................................... 5-93 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-26 Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-28 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ........................... 1-14 Skidding ........................................................ 4-15 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ....................... 4-19 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ..................... 5-89 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ............................... 5-103 Speedometer .................................................. 3-29 Split Folding Rear Seat ..................................... 1-5 Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-20 Steering ........................................................ 4-10 Steering in Emergencies .................................. 4-11 Steering Tips .................................................. 4-10 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ......................... 3-62 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-35 Convenience Net ......................................... 2-35 Front Storage Area ...................................... 2-34 Glove Box .................................................. 2-34 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools .......................... 5-85 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools ....................... 5-86 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-30 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-17 Sunroof ......................................................... 2-36 12 Taillamps Turn Signal, and Stoplamps .......................... 5-54 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ..................................... 3-62 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-17 PASS-Key® II .............................................. 2-17 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-5 Tire Pressure Light ............................................. 3-36 Tire Inﬂation Check ........................................... 6-9 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...................................... 5-58 Tire Size ....................................................... 5-61 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ........................ 5-62 Tires ............................................................. 5-57 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-69 Chains ....................................................... 5-73 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-75 Compact Spare Tire ..................................... 5-87 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-74 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................ 5-64 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-67 Pressure Monitor System .............................. 5-65 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-70 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-71 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-72 When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-68 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater .................... 2-21 Top Strap ...................................................... 1-38 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................... 1-39 Torque Lock ................................................... 2-28 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires .................. 4-42 Towing Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-32 Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-39 Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-31 Traction Enhanced Traction System (ETS) .................... 4-9 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Warning Light .......................................... 3-34 Low Light ................................................... 3-34 Trailer Brakes ................................................. 4-42 Transaxle Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-19 Transaxle Operation, Automatic ......................... 2-22 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual ............................................ 7-11 Transportation Options ...................................... 7-7 Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-29 Trunk ............................................................ 2-13 Trunk Assist Handle ........................................ 2-14 Trunk Lock .................................................... 2-13 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-5 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer .................. 4-44 Underhood Fuse Block ................................... 5-100 Understanding Radio Reception ........................ 3-63 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-70 United States – Customer Assistance .................. 7-4 Used Replacement Wheels .............................. 5-73 Using Cleaner on Fabric .................................. 5-89 Vehicle Control ........................................................ 4-5 Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Loading ...................................................... 4-34 Service Soon Light ...................................... 3-42 Symbols ......................................................... iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records ............................................... 7-9 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ............................................. 5-96 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ................... 5-96 Vehicle Storage .............................................. 5-41 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-25 Visor Vanity Mirror .......................................... 2-17 Visors ........................................................... 2-17 13 When to Check .............................................. 5-65 When to Check and Change ............................ 5-19 When to Check Power Steering Fluid ................ 5-36 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill ..................................................... 4-45 Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-37 Why Safety Belts Work ..................................... 1-7 Window Lock-Out ............................................ 2-16 Windows ....................................................... 2-15 Power ........................................................ 2-16 Windshield Washer ........................................... 3-8 Fluid .......................................................... 5-36 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...................................... 5-56 Fuses ........................................................ 5-97 Windshield Wipers ............................................ 3-7 Winter Driving ................................................ 4-26 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-27 Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-4 Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-4 Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv Washer Fluid, Low Warning Light ...................... 3-42 Washing Your Vehicle ...................................... 5-91 Weight of the Trailer ........................................ 4-40 Weight of the Trailer Tongue ............................. 4-41 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ........................ 5-14 What to Do with Used Oil ................................ 5-17 What to Use .......................................... 5-22, 5-36 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-71 Replacement ............................................... 5-72 When to Add Engine Oil .................................. 5-14 When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System) ................................... 5-16 14

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