quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs will diminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions.
To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than: (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,
(cid:127)
(cid:127) as part of GM’s defense of litigation through
the discovery process, or
(cid:127) as required by law. In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may: (cid:127) 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
(cid:127) share summary data which is not tied to a specific vehicle with non-GM organizations for research purposes.
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Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to assure that your vehicle’s designed appearance, durability, and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New Vehicle Warranty. Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior accidents. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty.
Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty. Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your GM dealer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state of the art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment.
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Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier, consider switching to another insurance carrier. If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that assures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully, as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs.
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If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. (cid:127) Try to relax and then check to make sure you
are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. If there has been an injury, call 911 for help. Do not leave the scene of an accident until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer.
(cid:127) Give only the necessary and requested
information to police and other parties involved in the accident. Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the accident. This will help guard against post-accident legal action. If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 466 for more information.
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If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name, the service’s name, and the phone number.
(cid:127) Remove any valuables from your vehicle
before it is towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle.
(cid:127) Gather the important information you will need
from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), insurance company and policy number, and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle.
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If possible, call your insurance company from the scene of the accident. They will walk you through the information they will need. If they ask for a police report, phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. In some states/provinces with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not be necessary. This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable.
(cid:127) Choose a reputable collision repair facility
for your vehicle. Whether you select a GM dealer or a private collision repair facility to fix the damage, make sure you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time.
(cid:127) Once you have an estimate, read it carefully
and make sure you understand what work will be performed on your vehicle. If you have a question, ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome this opportunity.
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Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts.
Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party’s insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company’s collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits.
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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.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA
400 Seventh Street, SW.
Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
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 call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to:
Transport Canada
Road Safety Branch
2780 Sheffield Road
Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9
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Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will 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, CA1-163-005
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. 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. 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.
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In Canada, the service bulletin reference number can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483). This reference number is needed to order the service bulletin from Helm, Inc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $6.00 US + Processing Fee Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 US + Processing Fee Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 US + Processing Fee
Current and Past Model Order Forms
Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals 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.
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✍ NOTES
480
A
Accessories and Modifications ..................... 325
Accessory Power Outlet(s) .......................... 181
Additives, Fuel
............................................ 328
Add-On Electrical Equipment ....................... 428
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ............................. 342
Air Conditioning .................................. 182, 186
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator ....................... 198
Readiness Light ....................................... 197
Airbag Sensing and
Diagnostic Module (SDM) ......................... 471
Airbag System ............................................... 70
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ......................... 87
How Does an Airbag Restrain? .................. 79
Passenger Sensing System ....................... 81
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..... 86
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? .................. 78
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inflates? ...................................... 79
When Should an Airbag Inflate? ................. 76
Where Are the Airbags? ............................. 72
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 281
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ....... 202
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ........ 424
Care of Safety Belts ................................ 422
Chemical Paint Spotting ........................... 425
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .............. 422
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .......... 418
Fabric/Carpet ........................................... 420
Finish Care .............................................. 423
Finish Damage ......................................... 425
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces .......................... 421
Leather .................................................... 421
Sheet Metal Damage ............................... 425
Tires ........................................................ 424
Underbody Maintenance ........................... 425
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials .......... 426
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 422
Weatherstrips ........................................... 422
Windshield and Wiper Blades ................... 423
Ashtray(s) .................................................... 182
Audio System(s) .......................................... 241
Audio Steering Wheel Controls ................. 271
Backglass Antenna ................................... 274
Care of Your CD Player ........................... 274
Care of Your CDs .................................... 273
481
Before Leaving on a Long Trip .................... 298
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................. 281
Emergencies ............................................ 283
Panic Assist ............................................. 285
Parking .................................................... 122
System Warning Light .............................. 201
Brakes ........................................................ 367
Braking ....................................................... 280
Braking in Emergencies ............................... 283
Break-In, New Vehicle ................................. 113
Bulb Replacement ....................................... 380
Halogen Bulbs ......................................... 380
Headlamp Aiming ..................................... 377
License Plate Lamps ................................ 383
Replacement Bulbs .................................. 383
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps ................. 382
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps ................................ 380
Buying New Tires ........................................ 400
Audio System(s) (cont.)
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual ......................... 271
Radio with CD ................................ 245, 251
Setting the Time .............................. 242, 243
Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................ 271
Understanding Radio Reception ............... 272
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...... 274
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid ........................................................ 343
Operation ................................................. 119
Backglass Antenna ...................................... 274
Battery ........................................................ 370
Electric Power Management ..................... 176
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ................. 173
Inadvertent Power Saver .......................... 177
Run-Down Protection ............................... 177
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C
Calibration .......................... 19, 130, 132, 218
California Fuel ............................................. 328
California Proposition 65 Warning ................ 326
Canadian Owners ........................................... 3
Capacities and Specifications ...................... 436
Carbon Monoxide .............. 106, 127, 302, 315
Care of
Safety Belts ............................................. 422
Your CD Player ........................................ 274
Your CDs ................................................. 273
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 262
Center Console Storage Area ...................... 151
Center Flex Storage Unit ............................. 152
Center Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts ............................................... 35
Center Seat .................................................. 18
Chains, Tire ................................................. 406
Charging System Light ................................ 200
Check
Engine Light
............................................ 206
Checking Things Under the Hood ................ 332
Chemical Paint Spotting .............................. 425
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems ............................. 49
Infants and Young Children ........................ 46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ..... 55
Older Children ........................................... 43
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position ................................. 62
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Front Seat Position ..................... 65
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position ........................ 65
Where to Put the Restraint ........................ 53
Cigarette Lighter .......................................... 182
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ........ 424
Exterior Lamps/Lenses ............................. 422
Fabric/Carpet ........................................... 420
Finish Care .............................................. 423
Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 418
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces .......................... 421
Leather .................................................... 421
Tires ........................................................ 424
Underbody Maintenance ........................... 425
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Cleaning (cont.)
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 422
Weatherstrips ........................................... 422
Windshield and Wiper Blades ................... 423
Climate Control System ............................... 182
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ........... 192
Dual Automatic ......................................... 186
Outlet Adjustment ..................................... 192
Collision Damage Repair ............................. 472
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ................. 39
Compact Spare Tire .................................... 418
Compass ............................ 19, 130, 132, 218
Content Theft-Deterrent ............................... 110
Control of a Vehicle ..................................... 280
Convenience Net ......................................... 152
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage ........................ 204
Engine Temperature Warning Light ........... 204
Heater, Engine ......................................... 117
Cooled Seats ................................................ 12
Cooling System .................................. 354, 360
Cornering Lamps ......................................... 173
Courtesy Lamps .......................................... 174
Cruise Control ............................................. 167
Cruise Control Light .................................... 210
Cupholder(s) ................................................ 151
484
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation ........................... 469
Customer Assistance for
Text Telephone (TTY) Users ................. 464
Customer Assistance Offices .................... 464
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .............. 460
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ...... 465
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors ..................................... 478
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government .......................... 477
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government .................... 477
Roadside Assistance Program .................. 466
Service Publications Ordering
Information ........................................... 478
Daytime Running Lamps ............................. 172
Delayed Entry Lighting ................................ 174
Delayed Exit Lighting ................................... 175
DIC Compass .............................................. 218
Disc, MP3 ................................................... 262
Doing Your Own Service Work .................... 326
Door
Driver
Driving
Delayed Locking ...................................... 103
Locks ....................................................... 102
Power Door Locks ................................... 103
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ....... 104
Rear Door Security Locks ........................ 104
Position, Safety Belt ................................... 25
Driver Information Center (DIC) ................... 212
DIC Controls and Displays ....................... 212
DIC Vehicle Customization ....................... 231
DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 221
At Night ................................................... 291
City .......................................................... 296
Defensive ................................................. 276
Drunken ................................................... 277
Freeway ................................................... 297
Hill and Mountain Roads .......................... 300
In Rain and on Wet Roads ...................... 293
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out
.......... 307
Winter ...................................................... 302
Dual Automatic Climate Control System ....... 186
Electric Power Management ........................ 176
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment ................................... 428
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...................... 428
Power Windows and
Other Power Options ............................ 428
Rear Underseat Fuse Block ..................... 431
Underhood Fuse Block ............................. 428
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter ...................................... 342
Battery ..................................................... 370
Check and Service Engine Soon Light ..... 206
Coolant .................................................... 347
Coolant Heater ......................................... 117
Coolant Temperature Gage ...................... 204
Coolant Temperature Warning Light .......... 204
Drive Belt Routing .................................... 454
Engine Compartment Overview ................ 334
Exhaust ................................................... 127
Oil ........................................................... 337
Oil Life System ........................................ 340
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Fluid
Automatic Transaxle ................................. 343
Power Steering ........................................ 364
Windshield Washer .................................. 365
Fog Lamp Light ........................................... 210
Fog Lamps .................................................. 173
Front Reading Lamps .................................. 175
Front Storage Area ...................................... 151
Fuel ............................................................ 327
Additives .................................................. 328
California Fuel .......................................... 328
Filling a Portable Fuel Container .............. 332
Filling Your Tank ...................................... 330
Fuels in Foreign Countries ....................... 329
Gage ....................................................... 211
Gasoline Octane ...................................... 327
Gasoline Specifications ............................ 328
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...................... 428
Rear Underseat Fuse Block ..................... 431
Underhood Fuse Block ............................. 428
Engine (cont.)
Overheated Protection Operating Mode ...... 353
Overheating ............................................. 351
Starting .................................................... 116
Entry Lighting .............................................. 174
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...................... 471
Extender, Safety Belt ..................................... 42
Exterior Lamps ............................................ 170
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver .................... 173
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner ................................... 342
Finish Damage ............................................ 425
Flashers, Hazard Warning ........................... 160
Flash-to-Pass .............................................. 164
Flat Tire ...................................................... 407
Flat Tire, Changing ...................................... 408
Flat Tire, Storing ......................................... 416
486
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 204
Fuel ......................................................... 211
Speedometer ........................................... 196
Tachometer .............................................. 196
Garage Door Opener .......................... 139, 140
Gasoline
Octane ..................................................... 327
Specifications ........................................... 328
Glove Box ................................................... 151
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .......... 465
Hazard Warning Flashers ............................ 160
Head Restraints ............................................ 17
Headlamp
Aiming ..................................................... 377
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement .................................... 380
Daytime Running Lamps .......................... 172
Flash-to-Pass ........................................... 164
Halogen Bulbs ......................................... 380
High/Low Beam Changer ......................... 163
On Reminder ........................................... 171
Wiper Activated ........................................ 171
Heated Seats ......................................... 11, 12
Heated Steering Wheel ............................... 161
Heater ......................................................... 182
Heater ......................................................... 186
Highbeam On Light ..................................... 210
Highway Hypnosis ....................................... 299
Hill and Mountain Roads ............................. 300
Hood
Checking Things Under ............................ 332
Release ................................................... 333
Horn ............................................................ 160
How to Use This Manual ................................ 4
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............... 25
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I
Labeling, Tire Sidewall ................................. 386
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection ................... 177
Cornering ................................................. 173
Courtesy .................................................. 174
Electric Power Management ..................... 176
Exterior .................................................... 170
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ................. 173
Fog .......................................................... 173
Front Reading .......................................... 175
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver .............. 177
LATCH System
Child Restraints ......................................... 55
License Plate Lamps ................................... 383
Light
Airbag Readiness ..................................... 197
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ............. 202
Brake System Warning ............................. 201
Charging System ..................................... 200
Ignition Positions ......................................... 114
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver ................. 177
Infants and Young Children, Restraints .......... 46
Inflation - Tire Pressure ............................... 392
Instrument Panel
Overview .................................................. 158
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness ................................................ 174
Cluster ..................................................... 194
Jump Starting .............................................. 372
Keyless Entry System ................................... 94
Keys ............................................................. 93
488
Light (cont.)
Cruise Control .......................................... 210
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ....... 204
Fog Lamp ................................................ 210
Highbeam On .......................................... 210
Malfunction Indicator ................................ 206
Oil Pressure ............................................. 209
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............ 198
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder .............. 197
Safety Belt Reminder ............................... 196
Security ................................................... 210
StabiliTrak® Indicator ................................ 203
TCS Warning Light
.................................. 202
Tire Pressure ........................................... 205
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ..... 202
Lighting
Delayed Entry .......................................... 174
Delayed Exit ............................................ 175
Entry ........................................................ 174
Perimeter ................................................. 175
Theater Dimming ..................................... 175
Loading Your Vehicle ................................... 307
Locks
Delayed Locking ...................................... 103
Door ........................................................ 102
Lockout Protection ................................... 105
Power Door ............................................. 103
Locks (cont.)
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ....... 104
Rear Door Security Locks ........................ 104
........................................... 290
Loss of Control Lumbar
Power Controls .......................................... 10
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services .................... 444
At Each Fuel Fill ...................................... 448
At Least Once a Month ............................ 449
At Least Once a Year .............................. 449
Introduction .............................................. 440
Maintenance Footnotes ............................ 446
Maintenance Record ................................ 455
Maintenance Requirements ...................... 440
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts .... 453
Owner Checks and Services .................... 448
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....... 452
Scheduled Maintenance ........................... 442
Using ....................................................... 440
Your Vehicle and the Environment ............ 440
Malfunction Indicator Light ........................... 206
Manual Passenger Seat .................................. 9
Memory Seat and Mirrors .............................. 13
489
Message
Mirrors
DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 221
Automatic Dimming Rearview
with Compass ....................................... 132
Automatic Dimming Rearview
with OnStar® ........................................ 129
Automatic Dimming Rearview
with OnStar® and Compass .................. 130
Manual Rearview Mirror ........................... 129
Manual Rearview Mirror with
Compass and Temperature ..................... 19
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...... 129
Outside Automatic Dimming
Heated Mirror ....................................... 135
Outside Convex Mirror ............................. 134
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror ............... 134
Outside Power Mirrors ............................. 133
MP3 ............................................................ 262
MyGMLink.com ............................................ 463
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual ............................. 271
New Vehicle Break-In .................................. 113
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ..... 453
Odometer .................................................... 196
Odometer, Trip ............................................ 196
Off-Road Recovery ...................................... 288
Oil
Engine ..................................................... 337
Pressure Light .......................................... 209
Oil, Engine Oil Life System ......................... 340
Older Children, Restraints ............................. 43
Online Owner Center ................................... 463
OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ........ 135
Other Warning Devices ................................ 160
490
Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 192
Outlet(s), Accessory Power .......................... 181
Outside
Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror ............ 135
Convex Mirror .......................................... 134
Curb View Assist Mirror ........................... 134
Power Mirrors .......................................... 133
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode ....................................... 353
Owner Checks and Services ....................... 448
Owners, Canadian .......................................... 3
Paint, Damage ............................................ 425
Panic Brake Assist ...................................... 285
Park Aid ...................................................... 178
Park (P)
Shifting Into ............................................. 123
Shifting Out of ......................................... 125
Parking
Assist ....................................................... 178
Brake ....................................................... 122
Over Things That Burn ............................ 126
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............... 198
Passenger Compartment Air Filter ............... 192
Passenger Sensing System ........................... 81
Passing ....................................................... 288
PASS-Key® III+ ........................................... 111
PASS-Key® III+ Operation ........................... 112
Perimeter Lighting ....................................... 175
Power
Accessory Outlet(s) .................................. 181
Door Locks .............................................. 103
Electrical System ..................................... 428
Inadvertent Battery Saver ......................... 177
Lumbar Controls ........................................ 10
Retained Accessory (RAP) ....................... 115
Seat ............................................................ 9
Steering Fluid .......................................... 364
Windows .................................................. 109
Pretensioners, Safety Belt ............................. 42
Programmable Automatic Door Locks .......... 104
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...... 24
491
R
Radiator Pressure Cap ................................ 351
Radios ........................................................ 241
Care of Your CD Player ........................... 274
Care of Your CDs .................................... 273
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual ......................... 271
Radio with CD ................................ 245, 251
Setting the Time .............................. 242, 243
Theft-Deterrent ......................................... 271
Understanding Reception ......................... 272
Rainsense™ II Wipers ................................. 165
Rear Door Security Locks ........................... 104
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides .................. 39
Rear Seat Armrest
...................................... 152
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .............. 36
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with Compass .......................................... 132
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStar® ............................................ 129
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStar® and Compass ..................... 130
Rearview Mirror with Compass
and Temperature ........................................ 19
Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...................... 129
Rearview Mirrors ......................................... 129
492
Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 14
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .......... 452
Recreational Vehicle Towing ........................ 313
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ............ 94
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation ................................................... 95
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire ........................... 410
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............ 409
Replacement Bulbs ..................................... 383
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government
............................. 477
General Motors ........................................ 478
United States Government ....................... 477
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems ................. 88
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash ......................................... 89
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ................ 115
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts ............................................... 34
Roadside
Assistance Program ................................. 466
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .............. 307
Routing, Engine Drive Belt .......................... 454
Running the Engine While Parked ............... 128
S
Safety Belt
Safety Belts
Passenger Reminder Light ....................... 197
Pretensioners ............................................. 42
Reminder Light ........................................ 196
Care of .................................................... 422
Center Front Passenger Position ................ 35
Driver Position ........................................... 25
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............ 25
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts ............................................ 24
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ............... 39
Rear Seat Passengers ............................... 36
Right Front Passenger Position .................. 34
Safety Belt Extender .................................. 42
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ............. 34
Safety Belts Are for Everyone .................... 19
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster .................... 33
Safety Warnings and Symbols ......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance ............................... 442
Seats
Center Seat ............................................... 18
Head Restraints ......................................... 17
Heated and Cooled Seats .......................... 12
Seats (cont.)
Heated Seats ............................................. 11
Manual Passenger ....................................... 9
Memory, Mirrors ......................................... 13
Power Lumbar ........................................... 10
Power Seats ................................................ 9
Reclining Seatbacks ................................... 14
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position ......................... 65
Rear Seat Position ..................................... 62
Right Front Seat Position ........................... 65
Security Light .............................................. 210
Service ........................................................ 325
Accessories and Modifications .................. 325
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle ......................................... 327
California Proposition 65 Warning ............. 326
Doing Your Own Work ............................. 326
Engine Soon Light ................................... 206
Publications Ordering Information ............. 478
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ......... 86
Setting the Time ................................. 242, 243
Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 425
Shifting Into Park (P) ................................... 123
Shifting Out of Park (P) ............................... 125
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .................. 162
493
Spare Tire
Compact .................................................. 418
Installing .................................................. 410
Removing ................................................ 409
Storing ..................................................... 416
Specifications, Capacities ............................ 436
Speedometer ............................................... 196
StabiliTrak® System ..................................... 284
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ........................... 203
Starting Your Engine ................................... 116
Steering ...................................................... 285
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ................... 271
Steering Wheel, Heated .............................. 161
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel .......................... 161
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area ................... 151
Center Flex Storage Unit ......................... 152
Convenience Net ..................................... 152
Cupholder(s) ............................................ 151
Front Storage Area .................................. 151
Glove Box ................................................ 151
Rear Seat Armrest ................................... 152
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ............... 306
Sun Visors .................................................. 109
Sunroof ....................................................... 153
494
Tachometer ................................................. 196
Taillamps
Back-Up Lamps ....................................... 382
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps ................................ 380
TCS Warning Light ...................................... 202
Theater Dimming ......................................... 175
Theft-Deterrent, Radio ................................. 271
Theft-Deterrent Systems .............................. 110
Content Theft-Deterrent ............................ 110
PASS-Key® III+ ........................................ 111
PASS-Key® III+ Operation ........................ 112
Tilt Wheel .................................................... 161
Tire
Pressure Light .......................................... 205
Tires ........................................................... 385
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning ............................................... 424
Buying New Tires ..................................... 400
Chains ..................................................... 406
Changing a Flat Tire ................................ 408
Cleaning .................................................. 424
Compact Spare Tire ................................. 418
Tires (cont.)
Different Size ........................................... 402
If a Tire Goes Flat ................................... 407
Inflation - Tire Pressure ............................ 392
Inspection and Rotation ............................ 398
Installing the Spare Tire ........................... 410
Pressure Monitor System ......................... 393
Removing the Flat Tire ............................. 410
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ......... 409
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ..... 416
Tire Sidewall Labeling .............................. 386
Tire Terminology and Definitions ............... 389
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .................... 402
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ........... 404
Wheel Replacement ................................. 404
When It Is Time for New Tires ................. 400
Recreational Vehicle ................................. 313
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 315
Your Vehicle ............................................. 313
Towing
Traction
Transaxle
Control System (TCS) .............................. 283
Control System Warning Light .................. 202
StabiliTrak® System ................................. 284
Fluid, Automatic ....................................... 343
Transaxle Operation, Automatic ................... 119
Trip Odometer ............................................. 196
Trunk .......................................................... 106
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ................... 162
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .................... 162
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ........ 178
Understanding Radio Reception ................... 272
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ....................... 402
Universal Home Remote System ........ 139, 140
Operation ........................................ 141, 147
495
V
Vehicle
Control ..................................................... 280
Damage Warnings ....................................... 5
Loading .................................................... 307
Symbols ...................................................... 5
Vehicle Customization, DIC ......................... 231
Vehicle Data Collection and
Event Data Recorders .............................. 471
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) .......................................... 427
Service Parts Identification Label .............. 427
Ventilation Adjustment .................................. 192
Visors .......................................................... 109
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ......... 194
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 221
Hazard Warning Flashers ......................... 160
Other Warning Devices ............................ 160
Safety and Symbols ..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage .......................................... 5
496
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance ..................... 404
Different Size ........................................... 402
Replacement ............................................ 404
Where to Put the Restraint ............................ 53
Windows ..................................................... 108
Power ...................................................... 109
Windshield
Rainsense™ II Wipers ............................. 165
Washer .................................................... 166
Washer Fluid ........................................... 365
Wiper Blade Replacement ........................ 383
Wiper Blades, Cleaning ............................ 423
Wipers ..................................................... 164
Winter Driving ............................................. 302
Wiper Activated Headlamps ......................... 171
XM Radio Messages ................................... 269
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ......... 274
Your Vehicle and the Environment ............... 440