2003 Buick Rendezvous Owners Manual

ignite. They contain enough electricity to burn you.

If you don’t follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you.

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Notice: If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump starting procedure. Put an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake.

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

unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or in the accessory power outlet(s). Turn off the radios and all lamps that aren’t needed. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it could save your radio!

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4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the

positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on each vehicle. You will not need to access your battery for jump starting. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump starting terminal for that purpose. The terminal is located under a tethered cap at the front of the underhood fuse and relay center. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Flip the cap up to access the remote positive (+) terminal. You should always use the remote positive (+) terminal instead of the positive (+)

minal on the battery.

An electric fan can start up even when engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.

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Using a ma.-.i gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t need to add water to the ACDelco@ battery installed in your new vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there. If it is low, add water to take care of that first. If you don’t, explosive gas could be present. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Don’t get it on you. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately.

Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running.

5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or

missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+j or to a remote positive (+) terminai if the vehicle has one. Negative (-) will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (-) terminal if the vehicle has one. Don’t connect positive (+) to negative (-) or you’ll get a short that would damage the battery and m n s r h r r n + h n w n m w + - +-- I I I U Y U ~ W L I IGI ~ negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks.

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terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote nnciti\m (+> termins! if the \I&!& has =ne. r --.**

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7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.

Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative (-) cable doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (-) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery.

9. Connect the other end

of the negative (-) cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less.

10.

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Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service.

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Notice: Damage to your vehicle may result from electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed incorrectly. To prevent electrical shorting, take care that the cables don’t touch each other or any other metal. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.

To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the

vehicle that had the dead battery.

2. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the

vehicle with the good battery.

3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the

vehicle with the good battery.

4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other

vehicle.

5. Return the remote positive (+) terminal cover to its

original position.

Jumper Cable Removal

A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote

Negative (-) Terminal

13. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote

Negative (-) Terminals

C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal

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How to Check Lubricant

All-Wheel Drive If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. However, they have two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6- 13.

To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See Part Dr Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6- 15.

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Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4. How to Check Lubricant

If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. A fluid loss could indicate a problem; check and have it repaired, if needed. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-15.

To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a ievei surface.

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Bulb Replacement For the type of bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-52. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs

Headlamps 1. Open the hood.

2. Push in on the headlamp

panel and lift up the headlamp retaining clip partway, but do not remove.

Haloger. --..x have press-. .zed gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package.

3. Undo the wing stud on the upper, outboard side of

the lamp assembly.

4. Unsnap the headlamp assembly by pulling it

forward, away from the vehicle.

5. Disconnect the electrical connector by pulling back

on the locking tab, located on the electrical connector, to separate the two connectors.

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6. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn clockwise.

7. Pull the bulb assembly out from the lamp housing.

8.

9.

Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up the gray tabs and separate the connector from the bulb base. Install the new bulb into the electrical connector. Push the bulb firmly enough so that the gray tabs hook over the tab on the bulb.

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10. Put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing

and turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn counterclockwise.

11. Align the retaining clips on the back of the headlamp

with the rectangular holes in the mounting panel.

12. Push firmly on both ends of the headlamp to snap it

into position.

13. Push the retaining clip down to its original position. 14. Reinstall the wing stud. Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps To replace the front turn signal, parking or sidemarker lamp bulbs, follow the headlamp bulb replacement procedure and replace the appropriate bulb.

Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps 1. Open the liftgate.

2. Remove the two

screws on the inboard taillamp panel.

3. Pull the lamp directly rearward from the vehicle. 4. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn

counterclockwise.

5. Pull the bulb assembly out from the lamp housing. 6. Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up the

tabs and separate the connector from the bulb base.

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7. Install the new bulb into the electrical connector.

Push the bulb firmly enough so that the tabs hook over the tab on the bulb.

8. Put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing

and turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn clockwise.

9. Reinstall the lamp to its pocket by lining up the

mounting pin and pushing forward to set the position.

10. Reinstall the screws removed in Step 2. 11. Close the liftgate.

Taillamps and Back-up Lamps This procedure is for the liftgate-mounted taillamps and back-up lamps. 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Remove the panel inside the liftgate by lifting the

tabs and pulling the panel off.

3. Remove the seven

wing

nuts and the four outboard nuts (two each end).

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4. Gently lower the liftgate. 5. Pull the lamp applique directly rearward from the

vehicle.

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10. Put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing

and turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn clockwise.

11. Replace the applique on the liftgate. 12. Gently lift the liftgate. 13. Reinstall the seven wing nuts and the four

outboard nuts.

14. Reinstall the panel inside the liftgate by connecting

the tabs.

15. Close the liftgate. Replacement Bulbs For any bulb not listed here contact your dealer.

Lamp

Bulb Number

Front Turn SiqnaVParkinq Lamps 3457K 1 Headlamtx Hiah-Beam I Headlamps Low-Beam Liftgate-Mounted Back-up Lamps Liftgate-Mounted Taillamps Rear Outboard Stop/Tail/Turn Sidemarker Lamps

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A. Taillamp (outboard) B. Taillamp (center) C. Back-up Lamp (inboard)

6. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn

counterclockwise.

7. Pull the bulb assembly out from the lamp housing. 8. Pull the bulb out of the base. 9. Install the new bulb into the electrical connector.

Push the bulb firmly enough so that the tabs hook over the tab on the bulb.

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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See "Wiper Blade Check" under Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Pads on page 5- 104. Here's how to replace the windshield wiper blades: 1. Turn the wipers on to the lowest intermittent setting. 2. Turn off the ignition while the wipers are at the outer positions of the wipe pattern. The blades are more accessible for removal/replacement while in this position.

3. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the

windshield.

4. Pull up the release clip, located at the connecting

point of the blade and the arm. Then, pull the blade assembly down toward the glass to remove it from the wiper arm.

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5. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper

arm until you hear the release clip "click" into place.

6. Push the release clip, from Step 4, down to secure

the wiper blade into place.

To replace the backglass mounted wiper blade, do the following:

1. Turn the rear wiper off. 2. Pull the wiper away from the backglass.

3. Pull up the release clip, located at the connecting

point of the blade and the arm. Then, pull the blade assembly down toward the glass to remove it from the wiper arm.

4. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper

arm until you hear the release clip "click" into place.

5. Push the release clip, from Step 3, down to secure

the wiper blade into place.

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Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Buick Warranty booklet for details.

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punctured or broken by a sudden impact - such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your tread is badly worn, or if your tires have been damaged, replace them.

Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. You couid have an air-out and a serious accident. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tiresfrequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold.

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Inflation - Tire Pressure The Certificationrrire label, which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).

Notice: Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can get the following:

Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy

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If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get the following:

Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride

0 Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they’re underinflated. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture. Check Tire Pressure System Your vehicle may have a check tire pressure system that can alert you to a large change in the pressure of one tire. The system won’t alert you before you drive that a tire is low or flat. You must begin driving before the system will work properly.

The LOW TIRE PRESSURE HOLD SET TO RESET message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and the LOW TIRE PRESSURE message will come on the message center if pressure difference (low pressure) is detected in one tire. In the following conditions, the LOW TIRE PRESSURE message may not come on even if the tire pressure is low, or it may come on when the tire pressure is actually normal:

more than one tire is low, only one tire is replaced with a new tire during service, the vehicle is moving faster than 70 mph (1 13 km/h), the system is not yet calibrated, the tire treadwear is uneven, the compact spare tire is installed, tire chains are being used, or the vehicle is being driven on a rough or frozen road.

If the anti-lock brake system warning light comes on, the check tire pressure system may not be working properly. See your dealer for service. Also, see Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3-4 1. The check tire pressure system detects differences in tire rotation speeds that are caused by changes in tire pressure. The system car! a!& p u 2hnuf a !nw tire - but it doesn’t replace normal tire maintenance. See Tires on page 5-55.

When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE HOLD SET TO RESET message appears on the Driver Information Center and the LOW TIRE PRESSURE message comes on the message center, you should stop as soon as you can and check all your tires for damage. If a tire is flat, see If a Tire Goes Flat on page 5-66. Also check the tire pressure in all four tires as soon as you can. See Inflation -- Tire Pressure on page 5-56. Any time you adjust a tire’s pressure or have one or more tires repaired or replaced, you’ll need to reset (calibrate) the check tire pressure system. You’ll also need to reset the system whenever you rotate the tires, buy new tires and install or remove the compact spare. Don’t reset the check tire pressure system without first correcting the came of the problem m d checking and adjusting the pressure in all four tires. If you reset the system when the tire pressures are incorrect, the check tire pressure system will not work properly and may not alert you when a tire is low or high. To reset the system:

2. Press the MODE button until the DIC reads LOW

TIRE PRESSURE HOLD SET TO RESET.

3. Press and hold the SET button until you hear a

chime and TIRE PRESSURE RESET is displayed.

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You will hear three chimes and the LOW TIRE PRESSURE message will go off and the DIC will return to TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL. If the LOW TIRE PRESSURE message comes back on, the check tire pressure system has not reset. Repeat the procedure. The system completes the calibration process during driving. The system “learns” the pressure at each tire throughout the operating speed range of your vehicle. The system normally takes between 30 and 60 minutes of driving to learn the tire pressures. The system normally takes 10 to 20 minutes of driving in each speed range to learn tire pressures. The speed ranges are 20 to 40 mph (32 to 64 km/h), 40 to 60 mph (64 to 96 km/h) and above 60 mph (96 km/h). This time may be longer depending on your individual driving habits. The learning process does not need to be completed during a single trip. Once learned, the system will remember the tire pressure until the system is reset.

Tire Inspection and Rotation

Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles (12 500 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-59 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-62 for more information.

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Make sure the spare tire is stored securely. Push, pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire, If it moves, use the folding wrench to tighten the cable. See “Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools” in Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-67. The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important. See “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services,” in Section 6, for scheduled rotation intervals.

When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Certificationflire label.

Reset the check tire pressure system, if equipped. See Check Tire Pressure System on page 5-56. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Specifications on page 5- 102.

Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove m y rust or did froin places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. See “Changing a Flat Tire” I!?

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When It Is Time for New Tires

One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining.

Y ’ou need a new tire if any of the following statements are true:

You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire.

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The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. The tire has a bump, bulge or split. The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. Buying New Tires

To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Certification/Tire label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number. That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread design, the TPC number will be followed by an “MS” (for mud and snow). If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires.

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Mixing tires could cause you t ose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels. It’s all right to drive with your compact spare, though. It was developed for use on your vehicle.

If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to federal safety I ~ ~ U I I G I I I G I I L ~ ailu auuluullat UGIIGIUI Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.

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Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 5 ) a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Traction - AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s abl!ity to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, L W I I IGI II ~ y , I ryul upla1 III ~ y , V I ~.JGUI\ L I UULIVI --,,,,:,, L . , A w ~ - l - - ; ~ - I UI IC*, u v L v l

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Temperature - A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced. Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces.

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If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle.

Used Replac--ent Wheels

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Putting a used wheel on your vehi dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.

A n g the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement.

Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems wiin bearing iiie, brake cuwiiiiy, speduiii&er GT odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis.

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Tire Chains

If your vehicle has P2‘. __ - ,R16 size tires, don’t use tire chains, there’s not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicleparts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash. Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. Follow that manufacturer’s instructions. To help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if it’s contacting your vehicle, and don’t spin your wheels.

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If hvu Jo find traction dGYices that will fit, install them on the front tires for front-wheel-drive vehicles. If your vehicle has all-wheel drive, install traction devices on either the front tires or all four tires, but never on the rear tires only.

Notice: If your vehicle has a tire size smaller than P215R05R16 size tires, use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the front tires, or for all-wheel-drive vehicles, the front or all four (but never rear only) tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions. If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten them. If the contact continues, slow down until it stops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle.

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Accessory Inflator

Your vehicle may have an air inflator. With it, you can inflate things like air mattresses and basketballs, and you can also use it to bring your tires up to the proper pressure. The air inflator is located in the rear compartment on the driver's side. To remove the cover, pull the tab on the cover and pull it off.

This is the switch for the air inflator.

There may be an air inflator kit stored in the glove box. It includes a 20-foot (6 m) hose with an air pressure gage and nozzle adapters.

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Inflating som explode, and you or others could be injured. Be sure to read the inflator instructions, and inflate any object only to its recommended pressure.

To use your air inflator system, do the following:

1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or ON. 2. Attach the appropriate nozzle adapter, if required, to the end of the hose that has the pressure gage. 3. Attach that end of the hose to the object you wish

to inflate.

4. Remove the protective cap covering the outlet.

6. Press the accessory inflator switch. The light in the switch will come on to show the system is working.

If the air inflator system does not turn on or the light does not come on, the fuse may be blown or installed incorrectly. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-96 or see your dealer for service.

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Your air inflator will automatically shut off after about 10 minutes. The light in the switch will blink. After about one minute you can use the system again. Press the inflator switch and the indicator light will come on. Notice: Don’t run your air 30 minutes at one time. If you do, you may damage the system. After running the air inflator for 30 minutes, wait at least 10 minutes before restarting the air inflator. To turn off the inflator, do the following:

inflator for longer than

1. Press the switch and detach the hose, first from the

inflated object, then from the outlet.

2. Put the protective cap back on. 3. Place the inflator kit tools in the pouch, and store in

the glove box.

To put the cover back on, line up the tabs at the back of the cover and put it in place. Push down the tab to secure the cover.

If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout”, here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you’d use in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop - well off the road if possible. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely.

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Changing a Flat Tire

If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flasbrs.

Changin, d tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. You and they could be badly injured. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving:

1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. Turn off the engine.

To be even more certain the vehicle won't move, you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle, at the opposite end.

The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire.

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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need is located in the storage compartment at the rear of the vehicle, on the passenger’s side. 1. Open the jack storage compartment by lifting up the

tab and pulling the cover off.

2. Remove the jack and jacking tools by turning the

wing bolt counterclockwise.

3. Separate the jack by lifting up the jack from the bracket tab and remove the folding wrench from the jack.

A. Jack B. Wing Bolt C. Jacking Instructions

D. Folding Wrench E. Wing Nut F. J-Hook

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The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), folding wrench (B), wing nut (C), and J-hook (D).

Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles without the Rear Convenience Center) The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle, ahead of the rear bumper. Use the spare tire hoist to raise, lower and store the compact spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-85 for more information about the compact spare.

2. Attach the folding wrench into the hoist shaft. 3. Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue turning the wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle.

A. Hoist Shaft B. Folding Wrench C. Hoist Assembly 1. Flip the rear cargo area carpet cut out to expose

D. Retainer E. Compact Spare Tire

the hoist shaft.

4. Tc remr\y~ ?he spa_rp tire from the mhle, tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening. 5. After removing the spare tire, turn the wrench

clockwise to raise the cable back up. Do not store a full-size or a flat road tire under the vehicle. See “Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools” later in this section.

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To continue changing the flat tire see “Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire” later in this section.

If the spare tire will not lower, the secondary latch may be engaged causing the tire not to lower. Do the following to check the cable: 1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable is

visible.

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2. If it’s not visible, see “Secondary Latch System”

later in this section. If it is visible, first try to tighten the cable by turning the folding wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot over-tighten the cable.

3. Then loosen the cable by turning the wrench

counterclockwise three or four turns.

4. If the spare tire has not lowered, tighten the cable all the way and then loosen it at least two times. If the spare tire did lower to the ground, continue with Step 4 under “Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles without the Rear Convenience Center)” earlier in this section.

5. If you still cannot lower the spare tire to the ground, see “Secondary Latch System” later in this section. Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles with the Rear Convenience Center) The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle, ahead of the rear bumper. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-85 for more information about the compact spare.

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4. Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue turning the wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle.

Center

A. Rear Convenience B. Folding Wrench C. Storage Compartment G. Hoist Shaft Assembly

D. Hoist Shaft E. Compact Spare Tire F. Retainer

Cap Hole

1. Open the storage compartment door of the

convenience center that is nearest the liftgate and remove the cap on the bottom of the storage compartment.

2. Flip the cut out carpet that is located through the

hole of the storage compartment.

3. Attach the folding wrench into the hoist shaft.

5. To remove the spare tire from the cable, tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening. 6. After removing the spare tire, turn the wrench

clockwise to raise the cable back up. Do not store a full-size or a flat road tire under the vehicle. See "Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools" later in this section.

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To continue changing the flat tire see “Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire” later in this section.

If the spare tire will not lower, the secondary latch may be engaged causing the tire not to lower. Do the following to check the cable:

1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable is

visible.

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2. If it’s not visible, see “Secondary Latch System”

following. If it is visible, first try to tighten the cable by turning the folding wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot over-tighten the cable.

3. Then loosen the cable by turning the wrench

counterclockwise three or four turns.

4. If the spare tire has not lowered, tighten the cable

all the way and then loosen it at least two times. If the spare tire did lower to the ground, continue with Step 5 under “Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles with the Rear Convenience Center)” earlier in this section.

5. If you still cannot lower the spare tire to the ground,

see “Secondary Latch System” following.

Secondary Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It’s designed to stop the compact spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire is damaged. For the secondary latch to work, the tire must be stowed with the valve stem pointing down. See “Storing the Spare Tire and Tools” later in this section for instructions on storing the spare tire correctly.

? beginning this . xedure read all the Bef instructions. Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt. Read and follow the instructions listed below.

To release the spare tire from the secondary latch, do the followinl-

Someone standing toG Jose during the procedure could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely, make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from the spare.

1. If the cable is not visible, start this procedure

at Step 3.

2. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until

approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed. 3. Attach the folding wrench to the jack and raise the

jack at least 10 turns.

4. Place the jack under the vehicle, ahead of the rear

bumper. Position tne cenier iiii: poini oi the jack under the center of the spare tire.

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5. Turn the folding wrench clockwise to raise the jack

until it lifts the secondary latch spring.

6. Keep raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place, this lets you know that the secondary latch has released.

7. Lower the jack by turning the folding wrench counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire is resting on the folding wrench.

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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. If there is a wheel cover, loosen the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench. They won’t come off. Then, using the flat end of the wheel wrench, pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off. Be careful; the edges may be sharp. Don’t try to remove the cover with your bare hands. If your vehicle has aluminum wheels, remove the wheel nut caps using the wheel wrench.

2. Loosen the wheel nuts - but do not remove them - using the fo!dlng wrench. (Turn the handle about 180 degrees, then flip the handle back to the starting position. This avoids taking the wrench off the lug RU? %r E2Ch ?LrZ.)

For wheels with a wheel lock key, use the wheel lock key between the lock nut and folding wrench. The key is suppiied in the front passenger door pocket.

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8. Grasp the spare tire with both hands and pull it out

from under the vehicle.

9. Reach under the vehicle and remove the folding

wrench and jack.

10. When the spare tire has been completely lowered,

tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening.

11. If the cable is hanging, turn the wrench clockwise to

raise the cable back up.

Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can. You will not be able to store a spare tire using the hoist assembly until it has been repaired or replaced.

Notice: To help avoid damage to lock nut or wheel this key. lock key, do not use an impact wrench with

3. Near each wheel, there

is a notch in the vehicle’s body. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle’s frame nearest the flat tire.

Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.

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your ing

! jack properly

- __ positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.

Notice: Do not place the jack under the rear axle control arms or you may damage your vehicle. Only use the areas shown for proper jack location. Do not raise the vehicle yet. Put the compact spare tire near you.

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4. Attach the folding wrench

to the jack, and turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head 3 inches (7.6 cm).

5. Raise the vehicle by turning the folding wrench

clockwise in the jack. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so that there is enough morn for the spare tire to fit under the wheel well.

6. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 7. Remove any rust or dirt

from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces - .- -1 - .- - .._I^ - - I ar IU spalt: VVI I t x l .

.._st or dirt on 1 wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When youchange a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches tothe vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off.

I Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If

you ao, ine nuis rnighic come ioose. Y uur wised could fall off, causing a serious accident.

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8. Install the spare tire and put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub.

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Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly ti -.~ Iter wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 Ib ft (1 40 Nom ).

9. Lower the vehicle by attaching the folding wrench to

the jack and turning the wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.

10. Tighten the wheel nuts

firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown.

Nofice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification.

11. Don’t try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare

tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover securely in the rear of the vehicle until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced.

Notice: Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.

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Stc -

ng a Flat or Bare Tire anc . Tools

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Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.

The underbody-mounted spare tire needs to be stored with the valve stem pointing down. If the spare tire is stored with the valve stem pointing upwards, its secondary latch won't ...- "I, --,,#A Ifinram W V U l n P I W W G I l y Q I IU L I I G spa1 CZ L E 1 S Z C I W U l W IUWYLvI I and suddenly fall from your vehicle. If this

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happened when your the tire might contact a person or another vehicle, causing injury and, of course, damage to itself as well. Be sure the underbody-mounted spare tire is stored with its valve stem pointing down.

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Storing the Spare Tire and Tools 1. Lay the compact spare tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle. Position the compact spare tire so that the valve stem is pointed down facing the rear of the vehicle.

2. Lower the cable to the ground. See "Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles without the Rear Convenience Center)" or "Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles with the Rear Convenience Center)" earlier in this seciiurr.

3. Tilt the retainer downward and slip it through the

center hole of the spare tire. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel.

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4. 5.

6.

8.

Attach the folding wrench to the hoist shaft. Turn the folding wrench clockwise to lift the spare tire. When the tire reaches the stabilizer bar, move the tire over the bar, then continue to turn the folding wrench clockwise to lift the spare tire. When the tire is almost in the stored position, turn the tire so that the valve stem is towards the rear of the vehicle. This will help when you check and maintain tire pressure in the spare. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle. Continue turning the folding wrench until you feel more than two clicks. This indicates that the compact spare tire is secure and the cable is tight. The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened.

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PUSH & PULL

9. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If the tire moves, use the folding wrench to tighten the cable.

Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on. To put the cover back on, slip the tabs on the side 01 the cover into the cover opening. Push the cover in place and push down the tabs on the cover so that it rests in the groove. This secures the cover in place. When you replace the compact spare with a full-size tire, reinstall the bolt-on wheel covers or the center cap, which ever your vehicle has. Tighten them “hand tight” over the wheel nuts, using the folding wrench.

Storing the Flat Tire (Vehicles without the Stowable Seat and without the Rear Convenience Center)

,B

A. D-Ring B. Wing Nut c. J-HOOK

D. Valve Stem E. Full-Size Tire

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Storing the Flat Tire (Vehicles with the Rear Convenience Center)

A. D-Ring B. Rear Convenience

Center

C. Wing Nut

D. J-Hook E. Full-Size Tire F. Cap on Bottom of

Storage Compartment

1. Flip up the D-ring located in the rear cargo area. 2. Lay the tire in the rear cargo area of the vehicle with

the valve stem up with the center hole of the tire over the D-ring. For vehicles with aluminum wheels, remove the center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the folding wrench.

3. Remove the J-hook and the wing nut from the back of the jack access door. Assemble the wing nut and the J-hook.

4. Install the wing nut and the J-hook to the D-ring

through the center hole of the tire.

5. Tighten the wing nut to secure the tire to the floor. Push and pull on the tire to make sure the tire is secure and does not move.

6. Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack

storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on. Slip the tabs on the side of the compartment cover into the cover opening. Push the cover in place and push down the tabs on the cover so that it rests in the groove. This secures the cover in place.

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1. Open the center storage compartment door of the

rear convenience center.

2. Remove the cap on the bottom of the storage

compartment and flip the D-ring up.

3. Lay the tire on top of the center storage

compartment with the valve stem down. Make sure you can see the D-ring through the center hole of the tire.

4. Remove the J-hook and the wing nut from the back of the jack access door. Assemble the wing nut and the J-hook.

5. Install the wing nut and the J-hook to the D-ring

through the center hole of the tire.

6. Tighten the wing nut to secure the tire to the iioor.

Push and pull on the tire to make sure the tire is secure and does not move.

7. Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack

storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on. Slip the tabs on the side ot the compartment cover into the cover opening. Push the cover in place and push down the tabs on the cover so that it rests in the groove. This secures the cover in place.

Storing the Flat Tire (Vehicles with the Stowable Seat)

Center

A. Rear Convenience

D. Stowable Seat Strap E. Cargo Net Hook F. J-Hook ti. wing Nut

B. Full-Size Tire C. D-Ring 1. If the seatback is not in an upright position, move it

to an upright position.

2. There is a strap attached to each side of the stowable seat. Hook the straps to the cargo net hook in the rear of the vehicle.

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3. Flip the D-ring so it is pointing outward. 4. Open the convenience center cover. 5. Stand the full-size tire up, in the tray against the back of the seat with the valve stem pointing out.

6. Remove the J-hook and the wing nut from the back of the jack access door. Assemble the wing nut and the J-hook.

/'. Install the wing nut and the J-hook to the D-ring

through the center hole of the tire.

8. Tighten the wing nut to secure the tire to the

seatback. Push and pull on the tire to make sure the tire is secure and does not move.

9. Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack

storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on. Slip the tabs on the side of the compartment cover into the cover opening. Push the cover in place and push down the tabs on the cover so that it rests in the groove. This secures the cover in place.

Storing the Flat Tire with the Stowable Seatback Folded Flat

A. Stowable Seat B. Full-Size Tire C. Wing Nut

D. J-Hook E. D-Ring

1. Fold the seatback down and flip the D-ring up. 2. Lay the tire on the seatback with the valve stem pointing up with the center hole of the tire over the D-ring.

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3. Remove the J-hook and the wing nut from the back of the jack access door. Assemble the wing nut and the J-hook.

4. Install the wing nut and the J-hook to the D-ring

through the center hole of the tire.

5. Tighten the wing nut to secure the tire to the

seatback. Push and pull on the tire to make sure the tire is secure and does not move.

6. Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack

storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on. Slip the tabs on the side of the compartment cover into the cover opening. Push the ewer in place and push down the tabs on the cover so that it rests in the groove. This secures the cover in place.

Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced where you want. Of course, it’s best to replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again.

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Notice: When the compact spare is installed, don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle. Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles. And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare tire and its wheel together. Notice; Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too. Don’t use tire chains on your compact spare.

All-Wheel Drive After installing a compact spare tire on a vehicle with all-wheel drive you will need to drive with light to moderate acceleration, for 10 seconds, in a straight line. This action will allow the vehicle to detect the compact spare tire and disable the all-wheel drive system. The AWD DISABLE message will come on indicating that the all-wheel drive system is off. You may detect a slight pull during this time, but this is normal. Notice: You may damage your vehicle’s all-wheel drive system if your vehicle is driven for an extended period with a compact spare tire installed and the all-wheel drive system in operation. See “All-Wheel Drive System’’ and “AWD Disable Warning Message” in the Index for more information.

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Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside. Never use these to clean your vehicle.

Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover

They can all be hazardous - some more than others - and they can all damage your vehicle, too.

Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle:

Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach

0 Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic and painted surfaces with a clean, damp cloth. FabrCdCarpet Your dealer has cleaners for the cleaning of fabric and carpet. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. You can get GM - approved cleaning products from your dealer. See GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-93

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Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the

soiled area with cool water.

2. If a stain remains, follow the cleaner instructions

described earlier.

3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat

the area with a watedbaking soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water.

4. Let dry. Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 2. Clean with cool water and allow to dry completely. 3. If a stain remains, follow the cleaner instructions

described earlier.

Here are some cleaning tips:

Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you can - before they set. Carefully scrape off any excess stain. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set.

Using Cleaner on Fabric 1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove any

loose dirt.

2. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask

surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines.

3. Follow the directions on the container label. 4. Apply cleaner with a clean sponge. Don’t saturate

the material and don’t rub it roughly.

5. As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a

sponge to remove any excess cleaner.

6. Wipe cleaned area with a clean, water-dampened

towel or cloth.

7. Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry.

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Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth.

Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do this more than once. Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and vinyl/leather cleaner. See your dealer for this product.

Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let the leather dry naturally, Do not use heat to dry.

For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. See your dealer for this product. Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather. Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned immediately. If dirt is allowed to work into tne iinisn, it can harm the leather.

Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish. Glass Surfaces Glass shoL;ld be cieaned often. GM Glass C!eaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. See GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-93. Notice: Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window, since they may have to be scraped off later. If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window, an electric defogger element may be damaged. Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid.

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Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry.

Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.

Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-15. Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. 5-90

Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Use a car washing soap. Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Be sure to rinse the vehicle well, removing all soap residue completely. You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer. See GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-93. Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle. Cleaning Exterior LampdLenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.”

Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. See GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-93. If your vehicle has a “basecoaf/clearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoatklearcoat paint finish. Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possibie. ii necessary, use 1 - 1 w i - l - & ~ - ~ S ~ ~ ~ c k s ~ e r s fhz: are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a

period e! years. Yog can he!p to keep the paint flnlsh looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible.

Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with a full-strength glass cleaning liquid. The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water. Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance. Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full-strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water. Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that look worn. Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels Your vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or - 1 GI llul I I t ? ~ l a l a U V V I I G G I Q .

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Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied.

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The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners, cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface. Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels. Use chrome polish only on chrome-plated wheels, but avoid any painted surface of the wheel, and buff off immediately after application. Don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes. These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels. Tires To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notice: When applying a tire dressing, always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle. Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish and tires. Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty.

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Finish Damage

Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials avaliable from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer’s body and paint shop.

Underbody Maintenance

Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you.

Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage can take two forms; blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface. Although no defect in the paint job causes this, GM will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever occurs first.

GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the following products.

GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials

Descrbtion

Usage

Polishing Cloth Wax - Treated Tar and Road Oil Remover Chrome Cleaner and

1 Polish

White Sidewall Tire Cleaner

Vinyl Cleaner

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Interior and exterior polishing cloth. Removes tar, road oil and asphalt. Use on chrome or stainless steei. Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls. Cleans vinyl tops, upholstery and convertible tops.

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Usage

Removes dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints. Removes dirt and grime from chrome wheels and wire wheel covers. Removes dust, fingerprints, and surface contaminants, Spray on wipe off. Removes swirl marks, fine scratches and other light surface contamination. Removes light scratches and protects finish.

GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials

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Description

Wash Wax Concentrate

Spot Lifter

Odor Eliminator

Usage Medium foaming shampoo. Cleans and lightly waxes. Biodegradable and phosphate free. Quickly and easily removes spots and stains from carpets, vinyl and cloth upholstery. Odorless spray odor eliminator used on fabrics, vinyl, leather and carpet.

See your General Motors parts department for these products. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-15.

Description

Glass Cleaner

Chrome and Wire Cleaner

Finish Enhancer

Swirl Remover Polish

Cleaner Wax

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Vehicle Identification

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panei, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration.

Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find this label on the inside of the access panel located on the driver’s side of the rear of the vehicle. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: * your VIN,

the model designation, paint information and

* a list of all production options and special

equipment.

Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.

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Electrical System Add-on Electrical Equipment Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see Servicing Your Air Bag- Equipped Vehicle on page 1-83. Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit breaker in the floor console fuse block. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right away. Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, be sure to get it fixed.

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Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the floor console fuse block protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed. Fuses and Circuit Breakers