2003 Buick Rendezvous Owners Manual

5-92 3-9 5-66 5-67 5-97

Automatic Transaxle ..................................... Power Steering ....................................... ........................... Windshield Washer ... , FM Stereo .................................................... Fog Lamps .................................................... Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks Folding the Seatback ....................................... Following Distance .......................................... Footnotes ........................................................ ............................ Four-Way Manual Driver Seat Front Armrest Storage Area .............................. Front Console Storage Area .............................

5-19 5-35 5-36 3-1 14 3-14 ............. 1-9, 1-14 1-18 4-41 6-5 1-3 2-42 2-42

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Front Reading Lamps Fuel ........................................................... Additives ...................................................... California Fuel .............................................. Filling a Portable Fuel Container ..................... ........................................... Filling Your Tank Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. Gage ...................................................... ....................... Gasoline Gasoline Specifications .............................. ................................. Low Warning Message System Inspection .............................

Octane

... 3-17 5-5 5-6 5-6 5-9 5-7 5-7 3-46 5-5 5-5 3-53 ... 6-13

........

Fuses

Fuses and Circuit Breakers ................. Windshield Wiper .....................................

... 5-96 5-96

Gage

...

Engine Coolant Temperature Fuel .................................... spPPC?Cln?PtPr . . . . . . . . . . Tachometer ................................................. Garage Door Opener ....................................... Gasoline

........... 3-42 ........... 3-46 . . . . . . . 3-37 3-38 2-37

Octane ........................................................ Specifications ...............................................

uauz W ~ G I alul CAI IU VUI IUUICII I I I vyt ua I I I 8 I I I ty ........ Pntrr n n f i r q t n r qnrl PQnqdiQn Prnnramminn

5-5 5-5 2-39

Glass Surfaces ............................................... ..................................................... Glove Box GM Mobility Program for Persons with

Disabilities ................................................

5-89 2-41

7-5

.....

....................

............ 3-51

Hatch Ajar Warning Message Hazard Warning Flashers .................................... 3.6 Head Restraints ............................................... Headlamp Exit Delay ....................... Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Headlamp Wiring ............................................ Headlamps .................................................... Bulb Replacement ....................................... Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and

1-8 2-51, 2-15, 2-60 3-8 5-96 5-48 5-48

Parking Lamps ......................................... Halogen Bulbs ............................................ ......................

Headphones ................ Head-Up Display (HUD) .................... Heated Seats ................................................ Highbeam Out Warnina Message Highway Hypnosis ........................................... .................................. Hill and Mountain Roads Hitches .......................................................... HomeLink Transmitter ...................................... HomeLink Transmitter, Programming

5-50 5-48 3-102 ........ 3-19 1-6 ........ 3-55 4-25 4-25 4-39 2-37 .................. 2-38

.. ....,

Hood

Checking Things Under ............................ Release ..................................................... Horn ............................................................... ................................... How the System Works How to Add Coolant to the Coolant

5-10 5-1 1 3-6 3-23

Recovery Tank ............................................

5-30 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator .................. 5-32 How to Add Fluid ............................................ 5-21 How to Check ........................................ 5-20, 5-56 How to Check Power Steering Fluid .................. 5-36 How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-27 Hydroplaning .................................................. 4-21

I1 No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine .......... 5-27 I1 Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-26 I1 the Light Is Flashing ..................................... 3-44 the Light Is On Steady 3-44 If ................................. You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ....... 4-32 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ..................... 4-37 If If You’re Caught in a Blizzard ........................... 4-30 Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-20 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check 6-12 .......................... Indicators ....................................................... 3-35 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-52

Inflation .. Tire Inspection

Pressure

..

...........

......... 5-56

Brake System ......................................... Engine Cooling System ................................ Exhaust System .......................................... Fuel System ............................................... Part C - Periodic Maintenance ....................... Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle

Boot and Seal ......................................... Throttle System ........................................... Transfer Care (Power Transfer Unit) and

6-14 6-13 6-13 6-13 6-13

6-13 6-14

Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive ........... 6-14

Instrument Panel

3-36 Cluster ....................................................... Overview ..................................................... 3-4 Switchbank ................................................. 3-18 3-15 3-1 16 3-15 3-15 3-61 3-62 .... 5-89

Instrument Panel Brightness ............................. Integrated Windshield Antenna ........................ Interior Lamps ................................................ Interior Lamps Control ..................................... Interior Lighting Delay ...................................... Interior Lighting On ......................................... Interior Plastic Components ..................

Jump Starting ...

.. 5-41

Key Lock Cylinders Service Keyless Entry System Keys ................................

.............................. .......................................

6-10 2-4 ................ 2-3

Lamps

1-64

Exterior ..... .................................. Interior ....................................................... .....................................

3-13 3-1 5 3-1 3 .......... 1-28, 1-39, 1-42

Lamps on Reminder Lap-Shoulder Belt .......... LATCH System

Chi!d Restraints ........................................ Securing a Child Restraint Designed for

the LATCH System

................................... 1-66 Leather ......................................................... 5-89 Leaving Your Vehicle ....................................... 2-1 1 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ...... 2-29 Liftgate .......................................................... 2-1 1 7-1 7 Llftg2k !?e!e2se ................................. Light

.......................................

Air Bag Readiness Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ................................. Brake System Warning Malfunction Indicator ....................................

3-39 ................... 3-41 3-40 3-42

Light (cont.)

Safety Belt Reminder ................................... TCS Warning Light ...................................... Traction Control System (TCS) Warning

Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors .............................. Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... Lock Feedback ............................................... Locking, Delayed ............................................ Lockout Protection ....................................... Locks

3-38 3-41 .......... 3-41 2-15 4-34 3-66 2-53 2-11

Delayed Locking ........................................ 2-9 Door ........................................................... 2-8 Leaving Your Vehicle .................................... 2-11 Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-11 Power Door .................................................. 2-9 Programmabie Automatic Door Locks ............... 2-9 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-10 Loss of Control ............................................... 4-16 Low Brake Fluid Warning Message .................... 3-53 Low Engine Oil Level Message ......................... 3-50 Low Fuel Warning Message 3-53 ............................. -- Low Oil Pressure Message ............................... 3-49 .......................................... Low 1 Ire Message

3-DW Low Washer Fluid Warning Message ................. 3-52 Lumbar

Manual Controls ........................................

1-5

M

Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts .......... 5-1 04 Maintenance Schedule

At Each Fuel Fill ........................................... 6-9 At Least Once a Month .................................. 6-9 .................................. 6-10 At Least Once a Year .................................. At Least Twice a Year 6-10 Inspection .............................. Brake System 6-14 Engine Cooling System Inspection ................. 6-13 Exhaust System Inspection ........................... 6-1 3 Fuel System Inspection ................................ 6-13 How This Section is Organized ....................... 6-3 Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ......... 6-4 Part B - Owner Checks and Services ............... 6-9 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 6-13 Part D - Recommended Fluids and

Lubricants ...............................

........ 6-15 6-16 6-4

Part E - Maintenance Record ........................ ................................. Scheduled Maintenance Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle

Boot and Seal Inspection .......................... 6-13 6-14

Throttle System Inspection ............................ Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) and

Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive Inspection ............. 6-14

10

Maintenance Schedule (cont.)

Using Your ................................................... Your Vehicle and the Environment

Maintenance When Trailer Towing ..................... Making Turns ................................................. Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ Manual Lumbar Controls .................................... Manual Operation ........................................... .................................... Manual Passenger Seat Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Memory Seat Message

.................................................

6-4 ................... 6-2 4-43 4-41 3-42 1-5 3-32 1-3 ............... 2-6 2-57

............................ .......................................

All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning .................... 3-52 Center ....................................................... 3-47 Change Engine Oil ...................................... 3-50 3-48 Charging System Indicator 3-51 Door Ajar Warning Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ............. 3-48 ................................ Highbeam Out Warning 3-55 Low Brake Fluid Warning .............................. 3-53 Low Engine Oil Level ................................... 3-50 Low Fuel Warning ....................................... 3-53 Low Oil Pressure ......................................... 3-49 Low Tire ..................................................... 3-50 Low Washer Fluid Warning ........................... 3-52 ..................................... Park Lamp Warning 3-55 PASS-Key* 111 Security ................................. 3-51 Program Mode ............................................ 3-54 Rear Hatch Ajar Warning ............. .......... 3-51

Message (cont.)

Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter

Battery Low Warning

3-55 ................... 3-47 Service Traction System Warning Service Vehicle Soon ................................... 3-54 Traction Active ............................................ 3-47

............................

Mexico, Central America and Caribbean

Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands)

.......................................

7-4

Mirrors

. . ,

Automatic Dimming Rearview Manual Rearview Mirror ............................ ................................. Outside Convex Mirror Outside Curb View Assist Mirror .................... ................................ Outside Heated Mirrors ................................... Outside Power Mirror

.............. 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-34 2-33

New Vehicle Break-in ...................................... 2-20 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ........... 5-1 04

Odometer ...................................................... Off-Road Recovery .......................................... Oil

Engine ....................................................... 5-1 3 Pressure Mzssage .......................................

3-37 4-1 5

- 2-49

Older Children. Restraints ............................. OnStar System@ ............................................. Onstar@ Personal Calling ................................. Onstar@ Services ............................................ Onstar@ Virtual Advisor .................................... Operation .............................................. Operation Tips ................................................ Other Warning Devices ...................................... Outlet Adjustment ............................................ Outside

1-49 2-35 2-36 2-35 2-36 3-26, 3-28 3-34 3-6 3-34

Convex Mirror ............................................. ................................ Curb View Assist Mirror Heated Mirrors ............................................ Power Mirror ............................................... Overhead Console .......................................... Overheated Engine Protection

Operating Mode ..................................

Owners, Canadian ............................................... Owner’s Information ....................................

2-34 2-34 2-34 2-33 2-41

5-25 ii 7-10

Park Aid ........................................................ ........................... Park Lamp Warning Message Park (P)

Shifting Into ................................................ Shifting Out of ............................................

3-22 3-55

2-27 2-30

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Parking

Assist ................................................. Brake ........................................................ Over Things That Burn .............................

.... 3-22 2-26 2-30

Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle

...............

Park (P) Mechanism Check

.... 6-12 Parking on Hills .......................................... 4-42 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services . . . . . . . . 6-4 Part B - Owner Checks and Services .................. 6-9 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections .......... 6-13 Part D - Recommended Fluids and

6-1 5 Lubricants .................................................. Part E - Maintenance Record ........................... 6-1 6 Passing ................................................. 4-15, 4-41 PASS-Key@ Ill ................................................. 2-1 7 PASS-Key@ Ill Operation .................................. 2-18 PASS-Key@ Ill Security Message ....................... 3-51 Perimeter Lighting ........................................... 3-1 7 Plan Ahead When Possible ................................ 7-7 Playing a Cassette Tape .................................. 3-85 .................. 3-74, 3-86, 3-97 Playing a Compact Disc ............ 3-98 Playing a Specific Loaded Compact Disc Playing the Radio ........................... 3-70, 3-77, 3-89 Power

Accessory Outlets ........................................ .................................................. Door Locks Electrical System ......................................... Six-Way Seats .............................................. Steering Fluid .......................................... Windows ...... .......................................

3-24 2-9 5-96 1-5 5-35 2-14

12

Power Steering ............................................... 4-12 Primary Radio Controls .................................. 3-1 11 .................................. Program Mode Message 3-54 .................. 2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks Programmable Modes ..... 2-51, 2-52, 2-53, 2-54, 2-55 Programming Mode

Entering ..................................................... Exiting .......................................................

Programming the HomeLink Transmitter

2-50 2-56 ......... 2-38

Questions and Answers About Safety Belts

......... 1-26

Radiator Pressure Cap .................................... Radio Messages ..................................... Radios ..........................................................

5-25 3-74, 3-83 3-69 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ............... 3-1 14 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ................ 3-1 15 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....................... 3-115 DAB Radio Antenna System ........................ 3-1 16 Radio with Cassette and CD ......................... 3-76 Radio with CD ............................................ 3-69 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-88 Rear Seat Audio ........................................ 3-1 10 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-69

Radios (cont.)

.........................

Theft-Deterrent .......................................... Understanding Reception ............................

.............................................. .................... ...................................... ...................... ...........................................

3-1 12 3-1 14 RDS and DAB Messages 3-81, 3-93 RDS Messages 3-74 Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message 3-51 3-1 8 Rear Reading Lamps Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1-44 3-1 10 Rear Seat Audio 1-9 Rear Seat Operation ......................................... Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ............. 1-38 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-38 Rear Seat Radio Controls ............................... 3-1 11 2-45 Rear Storage Area .......................................... ................... 3-28, 3-30, 3-34 Rear Window Defogger Rearview illirror, Automatic Dimming .................. 2-33 Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-33 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-6 4-33 Recreational Vehicle Towing Remote Alarm .................................................. 2-6 Remote Control ............................................. 3-1 06 ....................................... Remote Door Unlock 3-64 ........................... Remote P. r.4 L-S+ Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation . . . . . . . . 2-5 Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery

.............................

uniock Zorliroi

Low Warning Message

3-55 Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55 Removing the Captain's Chairs ......................

..............................

i -i 5

i3river

Removing the Extended Rear Convenience

Center .......................................................

Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the

Spare Tire ..................................................

2-46

5-75

Removing the Rear Convenience Center on

Vehicles with the Third Row Stowable Seat ........ 2-48 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-68 1-10 Removing the Split Bench Seat ........................ Removing the Stowable Seat ............................ 1-19 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-52 5-40 Replacing Brake System Parts .......................... Replacing Restraint System Parts

After a Crash

.............................................. Replacing the Captain's Chairs ......................... Replacing the Extended Rear Convenience

Center .......................................................

Replacing the Rear Convenience Center on

1-84 1-16

2-47

r\

Vehicles with the Third Row Stowable Seat ........ 2-48 1-12 1-20

Replacing the Split Bench Seat ......................... Replacing the Stowable Seat ............................ Reporting Safety Defects ................................... Canadian Government .- I n 8 - a - ..- ............................................. uw let ai lvlutula United States Government ..............................

7-9 7 9 7-8 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink@ Button ....... 2-40 Resetting Defaults ........................................... 2-40 6-10 Restraint System Check ................................... Checking Your Restraint Systems ................... 1-84 Repiacing Restraint System Paris

After a Crash

..........................................

1-84

13

Restraint Systems

Checking .................................................... 1-84 Replacing Parts ........................................... 1-84 Restraints, Head ............................................... 1-8 ...................... Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 2-21 Retro-Active Reset .......................................... 3-38 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-37 Roadside

Assistance Program .......................................

7-5 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out ................... 4-32 Roof Rack System 2-42 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ....... 2-32

..........................................

Safety Belt

Safety Belts

Reminder Light ............................................ 3-38

Care of ...................................................... 5-90 1-42 Center Rear Passenger Position .................... Driver Position ............................................ 1-28 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-27 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ........ 1-26 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for

Children and Small Adults ......................... ................................. Rear Seat Passengers Right Front Passenger Position ......................

1-44 1-38 1-37

Safety Belts (cont.)

Safety Belt Extender .................................... Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety Belts Are for Everyone

1-48 ................. 1-36 ....................... 1-22 Safety Chains ................................................. 4-40 ... Safety Warnings and Symbols III Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4 Seat Recall .................................................... 3-67 Seats

..............................

Captain Chairs ............................................ ..................... Four-Way Manual Driver Seat Head Restraints ........................................ Heated Seats ........................................... Manual Lumbar ......................................... Manual Passenger ......................................... Memory ..................................................... Rear Seat Operation ...................................... Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... Six-Way Power Seats Split Bench Seats ..................................... ......................................... Stowable Seat

1-14 1-3 1-8 1-6 1-5 1-3 2-57 1-9 1-6 .......... 1-5 1-9 1-18 ..... 5-72

Secondary Latch System .................... Securing a Child Restraint Center Rear Seat Position 1-69 Designed for the LATCH System ................... 1-66 Rear Outside Seat Position ........................... 1-66 Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-71 Security Message, PASS-Key@ Ill ...................... 3-51

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Service ...........................................................

5-3

Adding Equipment to

the Outside of

.............................

Your Vehicle .............................................. ...................................

Doing Your Own Work Engine Soon Light Publications Ordering Information ..................... Traction System Warning Message Vehicle Soon Message

................................. Service Bulletins ............................................... Service Engine Soon Light in the United States

5-4 5-4 ......... 3-42 7-9 ................. 3-47 3-54 7-9

.......................

.............................................

or Check Engine Light in Canada .....................

3-42 Service Manuals ............................................... 7-9 3-93 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) Setting Preset Stations .................... 3-71, 3-79, 3-90 Setting the Time 3-69 Setting the Tone (BassTTreSle) .......... 3-77, 3-79, 3-91 Sheet Metal Damage ....................................... 5-92 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-27 Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-30 ........................... Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1-30 Skidding ........................................................ 4-1 7 ....................... 4-21 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ............................................ Spare I rre w w c k m 4 A W- I u ..................... Special Fabric Cleaning Problems 5-88 Specifications, Capacities ............................... 5-1 02 Speedometer .................................................. 3-37 ......... 1-9 Split Bench Seats ........... 6-1 1 Starter Switch Check

................. .............

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....

- I

Starting Your Engine ....................................... Steering ........................................................ Steering in Emergencies .................................. Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle

Boot and Seal Inspection .......................... Steering Tips .................................................. Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ....................... Stereo RCA Jacks ......................................... Storage Areas

2-21 4-12 4-14

6-13 4-13 3-1 13 3-102

..................................

Cell Phone Storage Area .............................. 2-41 Convenience Net ......................................... 2-45 Cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-41 Floor Console Storage Area .......................... 2-42 ............ 2-42 Front Armrest Storage Area .... Glove Box ........ 2-41 Overhead Console ................................... 2-41 Rear Convenience Center ............................. 2-46 Rear Storage Area ....................................... 2-45 ....................................... 2-42 Roof Rack System Storage Compartment ...................................... 2-41 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-79 Stowable Seat ................................................ 1-18 3LuLn 1 1 1 Qat I u , I v I u u , I'cIG u I u 1 I v v w ...................... 4-22 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-15 Sunglasses Storage Compartment ..................... 2-42 Sunroof ......................................................... 2-49 Switchbanks, Instrument Panel .......................... 3-18

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......................................

3-38

Tachometer ... Taillamps

Back-up Lamps ........................................... .......................... Turn Signal, and Stoplamps TCS Warning Light .......................................... Theft-Deterrent, Radio .................................... Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ PASS-Key@ Ill ............................................. PASS-Key@ Ill Operation ............................... Throttle System Inspection ............................... Tilt Mirror ....................................................... Tilt Wheel ........................................................ Tips and Trouble ....................................... Ti re

5-51 5-50 3-41 3-1 12 2-1 6 2-1 6 2-1 7 2-1 8 6-1 4 3-68 3-7 3-109

Low Message

..........................................

3-50 Tire Inflation Check ........................................... 6-9 Tires ..................................................... 5-55, 5-92 Buying New Tires .................................... 5-60 Chains ................................................... 5-64 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-67 Check Tire Pressure System ......................... 5-56 Compact Spare Tire ..................................... 5-85 5-66 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... Inflation -- Tire Pressure ............................... 5-56 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-58 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-61

Tires (cont.)

Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-62 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-62 ...................... 5-59 When It Is Time for New Tires 2-22 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater .................... Top of the Instrument Panel ............................. 5-89 Top Strap ...................................................... 1-59 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................... 1-60 Torque Lock ................................................... 2-29 .................. 4-39 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Towing

Recreational Vehicle ..................................... Towing a Trailer .......................................... Your Vehicle ...............................................

4-33 4-36 4-33

Traction

Active Message ........................................... 3-47 .................................. Control System (TCS) 4-11 ....................... Control System Warning Light 3-41 Service Traction System Warning Message ....... 3-47 4-40 ......... 4-43

Trailer Brakes ................................................. Trailer Wiring Harness .................... Transaxle

Fluid, Automatic ...........................................

5-19 Transaxle Operation, Automatic ......................... 2-23 Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) .................. 5-46 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit

Repair Manual ..............................................

Transportation Options .................... Trip Odometer ...........................

7-9 ........... 7-7 ..... 3-37

16

Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... ........................... Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer

3-8 3-7 .................. 4-42

...

....................

............................. Underbody Flushing Service .................................... Underhood Fuse Block Understanding Radio Reception ....................... Uniform Tire Quality Grading United States Unlock Feedback .............................. Used Replacement Wheels .................................. Using Cleaner on Fabric Using HomeLink@ ........................................... Using RDS .................................................... ................................... Using Song List Mode Ustrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)

6-12 5-99 3-1 14 .................. 5-61 ............ 7-4 , ...... 3-65 5-63 5-88 2-40 3-72 3-100 .............. 3-22

..........................

Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN) ............................................. 5-95 Service Parts Identification Label ................... 5-95 Vehicle Personalization .................................... 2-50 Automatic Door LocWUnlock .......................... 2-52 .... 2-53 Delayed Locking ............................... DIC ........................................................ 3-59 Entering Programming Mode ......................... 2-50 Exiting Programming Mode ........................... 2-56 Headlamp Exit Delay ................................... 2-51 Memory Seat .............................................. 2-57 Remote Driver Unlock Control ....................... 2-54 Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation ........... 2-55 Vehicle Storage .............................................. 5-41 ....................... Ventilation Adjustment .... 3-34 Video Screen ................... .................. 3-103 Vinyl ............................................................. 5-89 Visor Vanity Mirror .......................................... 2-15 Visors ........................................................... 2-15

\Inh;nln

V GI I I b l G Control ........................................................

Damage Warnings ........................................... Design ......................................................... Loading ...................................................... Service Soon Message ................................. ayrrluwls .........................................................

I-- I-

4-7 iv 4-3 4-34 3-54 iV

Warm-up Shltt ................................. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators .. .., Warnings

2-25 .... .... 3-35

Hazard Warning Flashers .............. Other Warning Devices .................................. Safety and Symbols ..................................... Vehicle Damage ..........................................

.......... 3-6 3-6 iii iv

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Washer Fluid Low Warning Message ............. 3-52 Washing Your Vehicle ...................................... 5-90 Weatherstrip Lubrication ................................... 6-1 0 Weight of the Trailer ........................................ 4-38 Weight of the Trailer Tongue ............................. 4-38 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ........................ 5-15 What to Do with Used Oil ................................ 5-18 What to Use .......................................... 5-22, 5-36 Wheels

Alignment and Tire Balance ........... Replacement ........................................... When to Add Engine Oil .............................. When to Change Engine Oil

... 5-62 5-62 5-14

(GM Oil Life System) ............................... 5-17 When to Check .............................................. 5-56 When to Check and Change ............................ 5-19 When to Check Power Steering Fluid ................ 5-36 When You Are Ready to Leave After

Parking on a Hill ......................................... 4-43 Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-58 Why Safety Belts Work .................................... 1-23 Window Lock Out ........................................... 2-15

Windows ....................................................... Power ........................................................

Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades Windshield Washer ........................................... Fluid ..........................................................

2-13 2-14 ........... 5-91 3-9 5-36 ................. 6-9

Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Windshield Wiper

Blade Replacement ...................................... Fuses ........................................................

Windshield Wipers ............................................ Winter Driving ................................................ Wiper Blade Check .....................

5-53 5-96 3-9 4-27 ............ 6-10

XMTM Satellite Radio Antenna System .............. 3-1 16 XMTM Satellite Radio Service 3-1 14

.......................

Your Driving. the Road. and Your Vehicle ............. 4-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2

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NOTES

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Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats Rear Seats Safety Belts Child Restraints Air Bag Systems Restraint System Check

........................... ............................................... ............................................... ............................................. ....................................... ...................................... ............................ Features and Controls ..................................... ........................................................ ....................................... ................................................. ............................

Keys Doors and Locks Windows Theft-Deterrent Systems Starting and Operating Your Mirrors Onstar@ System HomeLink@ Transmitter Storage Areas Sunroof Vehicle Personalization

.................................................... ...................................... ............................. ......................................... .................................................. .............................

Vehicle

Instrument Panel ............................................. ..........................

Instrument Panel Overview Climate CGntrGls Warning Lights, Gages Message Center

......................................

and Indicators

.......................................

1-1 1-3 1-9 1-22 1-49 1-74 1-84 2-1 2-3 2-8 2-1 3 2-1 6 ........... 2-20 2-33 2-35 2-37

n 1 4 L-4 I 2-49 2-50 3-1 3-4 2 - 3 R " L" ......... 3-35 3-47

........................................ ....................................

Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s)

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Towing

..................................................... .........................................................

.................. 3-56 ....................................... 3-69 Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1 ........ 4-2 ................................................... 4-33 Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1 5-3 5-5 ............... 5-10 5-46 5-48 ......... 5-53 5-55 5-87 5-95 5-96 ............... 5- 1 02 . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 04 Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1 ................................ 6-2 .................... 7-1 .................. 7-2

Service Fuel Checking Things Under the Hood All-Wheel Drive Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Vehicle Identification Electrical System Capacities ana Speciiicaiions Maintenance Replacement Parts

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Index ................................................................

Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance information

Maintenance Schedule

Canadian Owners You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 About Driving Your Vehicle As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. See Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle on page 4-2. How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things.

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Index A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of what’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.

In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or others could be hurt.

You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,’’ “Don’t do this” or “Don’t let this happen.”

These mean there is somethin- :hat could hurt you or other people.

Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice will tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.

Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle may be equipped with components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gage or indicator If you need help figuring out a specific name of a component, gage or indicator reference the following topics in the Index:

“Engine Compartment Overview” “Instrument Panel Overview” “Climate Controls” “Audio Systems”

Also see Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators on page 3-35.

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

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LATCH BOTH LAP AND SHOULDER BELTS TO PROTECT OCCUPANT DO NOT TWIST SAFETY BELT WHEN ATTACHING

*@&? @ at

AIR BAG E\

8- / , \

ENGINE COOLANT TEMP

MASTER SWITCH

LIGHTING - TURN C G

SIGNALS

BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM

MOVE SEAT

FULLY \!$%

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REARWARD* SECURE CHILD SEAT

PULL BELT

COMPLETELY THENSECURE CHILD SEAT

DO NOT INSTALL A REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN THIS SEATING POSITION

DO NOT INSTALL A -ORWARD-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN THIS SEATING POSITION

PARKING LAMPS

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS

CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY

PROTECT

SHIELDING

CAUSTIC BAlTERY \CID COULD CAUSE BURNS

AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES

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ENGINE COOLANT FAN

BRAKE

COOLANT G3

FUEL

OWNERS MANUAL

ENGINE OIL

PRESSURE W&

SERVICE

SERVICE MANUAL I;-r

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats ......................................................

1.3 Manual Passenger Seat .................................. 1.3 .......................... 1-3 Four-Way Manual Driver Seat Six-Way Power Seats .................................... .l -5 Manual Lumbar .............................................. 1-5 Heated Seats ................................................. 1.6 Reclining Seatbacks ........................................ 1-6 Head Restraints ............................................ -1 -8 Rear Seats ....................................................... 1.9 Rear Seat Operation ...................................... .l -9 Split Bench Seats ........................................... 1.9 Captain Chairs ......................................... 1-1 4 -1-1 8 Stowable Seat ......................................... Safety Belts ................................................... 1.22 for Everyone ................ 1-22

Safety Belts: They Are Questions and Answers About

Safety Belts .............................................

. l -26 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................. 1-27 Driver I a m I -LO Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy .................. 1-36 Right Front Passenger Position ....................... 1.37 ................................. Rear Seat Passengers .l -38

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Position

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Center Rear Passenger Position .................... Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for

Children and Small Adults .......................... Safety Belt Extender .....................................

1-44 1-48 Child Restraints ............................................. 1.49 Older Children .............................................. 1.49 Infants and Young Children ............................ 1.52 Child Restraint Systems ................................. 1.55 Where to Put the Restraint ............................. 1-58 Top Strap .................................................... 1-59 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................. 1-60 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for

Children (LATCH System) ........................... 1-64

Securing a Child Restraint Designed

for the LATCH System .................,

Securing a Child Restraint in a

Rear Outside Seat Position ........

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2 chi!d Restr?.int in 8

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.......... 1-66

Center Rear Seat Position .......................... 1-69

Securing a Child Restraint in the

Right Front Seat Position ............................ 1-71

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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Air Bag Systems .........................

................... 1.74 ................... 1-77 Where Are the Air Bags? ............ ................... 1-80 When Should an Air Bag Inflate? . ................... 1-81 What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? .. How Does an Air Bag Restrain? ..................... 1-81 What Will You See After

Air Bag Inflates? ....................................... 1-82 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ......... 1-83

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Restraint System Check .................................. 1-84 ................... 1-84

Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts

After a Crash ............................................ 1-84

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Front Seats

Manual Passenger Seat

Pull up on the lever, located on the front of the seat, to unlock and move the seat.

Four-Way Manual Driver Seat

Use the lever located on the front left side of the seat to adjust the seat forward or rearward.

Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever. To make sure the seat is locked into place, try to move the seat back ana iorin wiiil p u r body.

Pull up the lever to unlock the seat. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever. To make sure the seat is locked into place, try to move the seat back and forth with your body.

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To raise the seat, pull up on the lever located on the front right side of the seat.

You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you don’t want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving.

To lower the seat, push the lever down. Adjust the seat and release the lever.

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Six-Way Power Seats

Manual Lumbar

Your vehicle may have this feature. If it does, the six-way power seat control is located on the outboard sides of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats.

The knob that controls this feature is located on the outboard sides of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats.

Move the front of the control up or down to adjust the front portion of the cushion up or down.

0 Move the rear of the control up or down to adjust

the rear portion of the cushion up or down. Lift up or push down on the whole control to move the entire seat up or down.

0 To move the whole seat forward or rearward, slide

the control forward or rearward.

Turn the knob toward the front of the vehicle to increase lumbar support. Turn the knob toward the rear of the vehicle to decrease lumbar support.

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Heated Seats

Reclining Seatbacks

Your vehicle may have heated seats. If it does, the heated seat switches are located in the instrument panel switchbank.

This feature will quickly heat the lower cushions and lower back of the driver’s and front passenger’s seat. The left switch is for the driver’s seat and the right switch is for the front passenger’s seat. Press the top of the switch to turn the heater on. Press the bottom of the switch to turn the heater off. The heated seat switch will turn off when the ignition is turned to OFF and will resume operation when the ignition is turned to ON, unless the switch is turned off

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To adjust the seatback, pull up on the lever located on the outboard sides of both the driver’s and the front passenger‘s seats. It is easier to recline the seat if you lean forward, taking your weight off the seatback.

But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.

Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can’t do it’s job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly.

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Head Restraints

Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. The front seat head restraints are adjustable. Slide the head restraint up or down to adjust it. On some models, the head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. The rear seat head restraints in your vehicle may be adjustable. They work the same as the front seat head restraints, except they do not tilt forward or rearward.

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Rear Seats

Rear Seat Operation

The rear seats in your vehicle have seat operating features to adjust, fold, remove and reinstall the seats. By using the seat operating procedures, in the correct order, you can easily remove the seats from your vehicle. When you put the seats back follow the label on the back of the seat for proper location.

in the vehicle, be sure to

Split Bench Seats

If your vehicle has the split bench seat, the seatbacks can be folded forward or reclined individually and the sections can be flipped forward or removed individually.

Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks

If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked.

To recline the seatback on base-level split bench seats, lift up on the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seatback.

Base-Level

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To recline the seatback on up-level split bench seats, push forward on the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seatback.

Removing the Split Bench Seat Each section of the split bench seat can be flipped forward or removed individually.

Up-Level

Move the seatback to the desired position. It is easier to raise or lower the seatback if you lean forward and take the weight off the seatback. The seatbacks on each section also fold forward to put items behind the seats. Lift up or push forward on the recliner lever and fold the seatback forward. The seatback will lock into place when you push it back to the upright position. After raising a seatback to an upright position, push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked upright.

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1. Unlatch the shoulder belt from the lap-belt. 2. Make sure that the seatback is in the upright

position.

3. Lift up or push forward on the seatback recliner

lever to fold the seatback forward.

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4. For base-level split bench seats, pull the lever at

the base of the seat on the outboard side to release the rear latches from the floor pins and flip the seat forward.

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rr,,p.h;nn fUf Up-level splli UGI ILI I acaia, UUI 1 1 1 1 I U C ~ ~ U W ly forward on the recliner lever to release the rear latches from the floor pins and flip the seat forward. The seat can stay in this position or it can be ;srr;oved from the vehic!e by fo!!nwing the next steps.

5. To release the front latches, squeeze the angled

latch release bar toward the straight crossbar.

6. Remove the seat by rocking it slightly toward the

rear of the vehicle and then pulling it out.

Repeat these steps for the other section of the split hench s w f

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Replacing the Split Bench Seat

If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked.

A seat that isn’t locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it.

A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted won’t provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.

Make sure that the seatback is in the folded forward position and that the safety belts are on the correct section of the seat. Don’t put the sections of the bench seat in so that they face rearward because they won’t latch that way. The split bench seat sections have seat position labels, located on the back of each section, showing where the section must go. The seat must be placed in the proper location for the legs to attach correctly.

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1. Squeeze the angled latch release bar toward the straight crossbar while placing the front hooks of the bench seat onto the front two floor pins.

2. Make sure that the bench seat is angled so that the front hooks clear the floor pins. If the front legs are not attached correctly, the rear legs will not attach to the rear set of floor pins.

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Captain Chairs Folding or Reclirhg the Seatbacks

If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked.

If your vehicle has the captain’s chairs, the seatbacks can be reclined or folded forward.

3. Firmly push the rear hooks onto the rear floor pins

by pushing down on the rear of the seat.

4. Try to raise the seat to check that it is locked down. 5. Lift the seatback recliner lever and raise the

seatback until it locks upright.

6. Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is

locked upright.

7. Attach the lap belt.

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Removing the Captain’s Chairs 1. Make sure that the seatback is in the upright

position.

2. Lift the seatback recliner lever to fold the seatback

forward.

To recline the seatback, lift up on the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seatback. Use the recliner lever to move the seatback to the desired position. It is easier to raise or lower the seatback if you lean forward and take the weight off the seatback. The seatbacks on the second row captain’s chairs fold forward the same way. After raising a seatback to an upright position, push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked upright.

3. Pull up on the lever, located at the base on the

outboard side of the seat, to release the rear latches from the floor pins.

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Replacing the Captain’s Chairs

If the seatback isn’t locked, it C O L , ~ ~ move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked.

4. The seat can then be lifted off the front floor pins. 5. Remove the seat by rocking it slightly toward the rear of the vehicle and then pulling it out. Repeat these steps for the other captain’s chair.

A seat that isn’t locked into place propGiiy can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it.

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A safety belt that IS improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted won’t provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed