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Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740
Col. Lomas de Bezares C.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F. 01-800-508-0000
Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0 800GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
This program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift. The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more details, or to determine your vehicle’s eligibility, visit gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935. GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830.
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Roadside Assistance Program As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road. Call Chevrolet’s Roadside Assistance at 1-800-CHEV-USA, (1-800-243-8872) 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to speak with a Chevrolet Roadside Assistance representative. We will provide the following services during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period, at no expense to you: • Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel
($5 maximum) for the customer to get to the nearest service station.
• Lock-out Service (identification required):
Replacement keys or locksmith service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement key will be covered within 10 miles (16 km).
• Emergency Tow: Tow to the nearest dealership for
warranty service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling accident. Assistance provided when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow.
• Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire will be covered at no charge. The customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure.
• Jump Start: No-start occurrences which require a
battery jump start will be covered at no charge.
• Dealer Locator Service In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Chevrolet’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. However, when other services are utilized, our Roadside Assistance Representatives will explain any payment obligations you might incur. For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the following to the Roadside Assistance Representative: • Your name, home address, and home
telephone number.
• Telephone number of your location. • Location of the vehicle. • Model, year, color, and license plate number. • Mileage, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and
delivery date of the vehicle. • Description of the problem.
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While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service, it is added security while traveling for you and your family. Remember, we are only a phone call away. Chevrolet Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872), text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438. Chevrolet reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Chevrolet’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification. Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive roadside assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book.
Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to customers in conjunction with the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required. This will reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs. Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, you should contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for the same day repair.
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Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes one-way or round trip shuttle service to a destination up to 10 miles (16 km) from the dealership. Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, reimbursement of public transportation expenses may be available, for up to a maximum of five days. In addition, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available, up to a five-day maximum. Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts.
Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum amount per day and must be supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state, local and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. Generally it is not possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental. Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information.
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Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. Canadian Vehicles: For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty, alternative transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your dealer for details. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion.
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations. Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions; other information is stored only in a crash event by computer systems, such as those commonly called event data recorders (EDR). In a crash event, computer systems, such as the Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, such as data related to engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance, and the severity of a collision. This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle occupants.
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To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than: • with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the
vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee,
• in response to an official request of police or similar
government office,
• as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the
discovery process, or
• as required by law. In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may: • use the data for GM research needs, • make it available for research where appropriate
confidentiality is to be maintained and need is shown, or
• share summary data which is not tied to a
specific vehicle with non-GM organizations for research purposes.
Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data.
Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs will diminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions. Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to assure that your vehicle’s designed appearance, durability and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New Vehicle Warranty. Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior accidents. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty.
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Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/ corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty. Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your GM dealer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state of the art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment.
Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier, consider switching to another insurance carrier. If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that assures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully, as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs.
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If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. • Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured.
• If there has been an injury, call 911 for help. Do not leave the scene of an accident until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer.
• Give only the necessary and requested information to police and other parties involved in the accident. Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the accident. This will help guard against post-accident legal action.
• If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6 for more information.
• If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the
towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name, the service’s name, and the phone number.
• Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle.
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• Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), insurance company and policy number, and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle.
• If possible, call your insurance company from the
scene of the accident. They will walk you through the information they will need. If they ask for a police report, phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. In some states with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not be necessary. This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable.
• Choose a reputable collision repair facility for
your vehicle. Whether you select a GM dealer or a private collision repair facility to fix the damage, make sure you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time.
• Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and
make sure you understand what work will be performed on your vehicle. If you have a question, ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome this opportunity.
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party’s insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company’s collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits.
Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline.
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Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to:
Transport Canada Place de Ville Tower C 330 Sparks Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify General Motors. Please call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020, or write:
Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-5170In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and specifications for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
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Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483). Owner’s Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com Or you can write to:Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds.
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✍ NOTES
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A
Accessories and Modifications ............................ 5-3
Accessory Power Outlet(s) ............................... 3-19
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-EquippedVehicle ....................................................... 1-52
Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment ............................ 5-86
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-18
Air Conditioning .............................................. 3-21
AirbagOff Light ..................................................... 3-28
Readiness Light .......................................... 3-27
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...... 7-9
Airbag System ................................................ 1-40Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle ................................................... 1-52
Airbag Off Switch ........................................ 1-48
How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...................... 1-46
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......... 1-51
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...................... 1-46
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? .... 1-47
When Should an Airbag Inflate? .................... 1-45
Where Are the Airbags? ............................... 1-42
Antenna, Integrated Windshield ......................... 3-86
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................... 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light .............. 3-31
Appearance CareAluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels .............. 5-82
Care of Safety Belts .................................... 5-79Appearance Care (cont.)
Chemical Paint Spotting ............................... 5-83
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .................... 5-80
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ................ 5-76
Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-78
Finish Care ................................................. 5-80
Finish Damage ............................................ 5-83
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and OtherPlastic Surfaces ....................................... 5-79
Leather ...................................................... 5-78
Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 5-83
Tires .......................................................... 5-82
Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-83
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................ 5-84
Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-80
Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-79
Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 5-81
Ashtray(s) ...................................................... 3-20
Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-58
Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...................... 3-85
Care of Your CD Player ............................... 3-86
Care of Your CDs ........................................ 3-86
Integrated Windshield Antenna ....................... 3-86
Radio with CD ............................................ 3-60
Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-72
Setting the Time .......................................... 3-60
Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................ 3-84
Understanding Radio Reception ..................... 3-85
Automatic Headlamp System ............................ 3-15Automatic Transmission
Fluid .......................................................... 5-20
Operation ................................................... 2-19
Auxiliary Gage Package ................................... 3-40Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-48
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ............ 5-47
Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-60Battery .......................................................... 5-36
Run-Down Protection ................................... 3-18
Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......................... 4-21
BrakeAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 4-7
Emergencies ................................................ 4-9
Parking ...................................................... 2-23
System Warning Light .................................. 3-30
Brakes .......................................................... 5-32
Braking ........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-15
Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-43
Back-Up Lamps ........................................... 5-48
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker andParking Lamps ......................................... 5-45
Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-44
Headlamp Aiming ........................................ 5-43
Headlamps ................................................. 5-44California Fuel .................................................. 5-6
California Proposition 65 Warning ....................... 5-3
Canadian Owners ................................................ ii Capacities and Specifications ............................ 5-95
Carbon Monoxide ................... 2-10, 2-26, 4-24, 4-35
Care ofSafety Belts ................................................ 5-79
Your CD Player ........................................... 3-86
Your CDs ................................................... 3-86
Cargo Cover .................................................. 2-35
Cargo Management System ............................. 2-45
Cargo Net System .......................................... 2-40
Center Console Storage Area ........................... 2-35
Center Console Switchbank .............................. 3-19
Chains, Tire ................................................... 5-66
Charging System Light .................................... 3-30
CheckEngine Light ............................................... 3-33
Gages Warning Light ................................... 3-38
Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting ................................... 5-83Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-26
Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-23
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children .......... 1-30
Older Children ............................................. 1-20
Securing a Child Restraint in the PassengerSeat Position ........................................... 1-36
Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-20
CleaningAluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels .............. 5-82
Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................. 5-80
Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-78
Finish Care ................................................. 5-80
Inside of Your Vehicle .................................. 5-76
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and OtherPlastic Surfaces ....................................... 5-79
Leather ...................................................... 5-78
Tires .......................................................... 5-82
Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-83
Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-80
Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-79
Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 5-81
Climate Control System ................................... 3-21
Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-23
Clutch, Hydraulic ............................................. 5-23
Collision Damage Repair .................................. 7-10
Content Theft-Deterrent .................................... 2-13
Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-6
Convertible Top .............................................. 2-45
Lowering the Convertible Top ........................ 2-47Convertible Top (cont.)
Raising the Convertible Top .......................... 2-48
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 3-32
Surge Tank Pressure Cap ............................. 5-27
Cooling System .............................................. 5-29
Cruise Control ................................................ 3-10
Cruise Control Light ........................................ 3-37
Cupholder(s) .................................................. 2-34
Customer Assistance InformationCourtesy Transportation .................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) Users ............................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ............... 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ....... 7-14
Reporting Safety Defects to the CanadianGovernment
............................................ 7-14
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
States Government ................................... 7-13
Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-14Daytime Running Lamps .................................. 3-14
Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2
Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-4Door
Driver
Driving
Locks .......................................................... 2-8
Power Door Locks ......................................... 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-10Position, Safety Belt ..................................... 1-12
Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-42
DIC Controls and Displays ............................ 3-42
DIC Vehicle Personalization .......................... 3-52
DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-45At Night ..................................................... 4-16
City ........................................................... 4-19
Defensive ..................................................... 4-2
Drunken ....................................................... 4-3
Freeway ..................................................... 4-20
Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-22
In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-17
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ................. 4-28
Winter ........................................................ 4-24Electrical System
Add-On Equipment ...................................... 5-86
Engine Compartment Fuse Block ................... 5-90
Floor Console Fuse Block ............................. 5-87Electrical System (cont.)
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-86
Headlamps ................................................. 5-86
Power Windows and Other Power Options ...... 5-86
Relay Center .............................................. 5-92
Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................... 5-86Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-18
Battery ....................................................... 5-36
Change Engine Oil Light ............................... 3-37
Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-33
Coolant ...................................................... 5-24
Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-32
Cover ........................................................ 5-18
Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-12
Exhaust ..................................................... 2-26
Oil ............................................................. 5-13
Oil Life System ........................................... 5-16
Overheating ................................................ 5-27
Reduced Power Light ................................... 3-38
Speed Limiter ............................................. 3-27
Starting ...................................................... 2-17
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................. 7-9
Exit Lighting ................................................... 3-17
Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-19
Exterior Lamps ............................................... 3-13F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-18
Finish Damage ............................................... 5-83
Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-67
Floor Tracks ................................................... 2-38
FluidAutomatic Transmission ................................ 5-20
Manual Transmission .................................... 5-22
Power Steering ........................................... 5-31
Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-31
Fog Lamps .................................................... 3-16
............................................................... 5-5
Fuel Additives ...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel .............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container .................... 5-10
Filling Your Tank ........................................... 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-7
Gage ......................................................... 3-39
Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specifications .................................. 5-6Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block ................... 5-90
Floor Console Fuse Block ............................. 5-87
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-86
Relay Center .............................................. 5-92
Windshield Wiper ......................................... 5-86Gage
Auxiliary Package ........................................ 3-40
Check Gages Warning Light .......................... 3-38
Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-32
Fuel .......................................................... 3-39
Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-36
Speedometer .............................................. 3-26
Tachometer ................................................. 3-26
Garage Door Opener ....................................... 2-30
GasolineOctane ........................................................ 5-5
Specifications ............................................... 5-6
Glove Box ..................................................... 2-34
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .................. 7-5Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-6
HeadlampAiming ....................................................... 5-43
Headlamps .................................................... 5-44
Automatic Headlamp System ......................... 3-15
Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-43
Daytime Running Lamps ............................... 3-14
Electrical System ......................................... 5-86
Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-8Headlamps (cont.)
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps ......................................... 5-45
Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-44
High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8
On Reminder .............................................. 3-14
Heated Seats ................................................... 1-4
Heater ........................................................... 3-21
Highbeam On Light ......................................... 3-38
Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-21
Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-22
HoodChecking Things Under ................................ 5-10
Release ..................................................... 5-11
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-12
Hydraulic Clutch ............................................. 5-23Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-16
Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-23
Inflation - Tire Pressure ................................... 5-57
Inflator Kit, Tire ............................................... 5-68
Instrument PanelOverview ..................................................... 3-4
Storage Area .............................................. 2-34Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness .................................................. 3-17
Cluster ....................................................... 3-25
Integrated Windshield Antenna .......................... 3-86
Interior Lamps ................................................ 3-17Jump Starting ................................................. 5-37
Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-5
Keys ............................................................... 2-3Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..................................... 5-52
LampsBattery Run-Down Protection ......................... 3-18
Exterior ...................................................... 3-13
Fog ........................................................... 3-16
Interior ....................................................... 3-17
Map .......................................................... 3-18LATCH System
Child Restraints ........................................... 1-30
Latches, Seatback ............................................ 1-6Light
Airbag Off .................................................. 3-28
Airbag Readiness ........................................ 3-27
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ................... 3-31
Brake System Warning ................................. 3-30
Change Engine Oil ...................................... 3-37
Charging System ......................................... 3-30
Check Gages Warning ................................. 3-38
Cruise Control ............................................. 3-37
Highbeam On ............................................. 3-38
Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-33
Reduced Engine Power ................................ 3-38
Safety Belt Reminder ................................... 3-27
Security ..................................................... 3-37
TCS Warning Light ...................................... 3-32
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning .......... 3-32Lighting
Exit ........................................................... 3-17
Parade Dimming .......................................... 3-18
Perimeter ................................................... 3-18
Theater Dimming ......................................... 3-17
Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-29
LocksDoor ........................................................... 2-8
Power Door .................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-10
Loss of Control ............................................... 4-15
Lowering the Convertible Top ............................ 2-47Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill ........................................... 6-8
At Least Once a Month .................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year .................................... 6-9
Introduction .................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record .................................... 6-15
Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ......... 6-14
Owner Checks and Services ........................... 6-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-12
Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4
Using .......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-33
Manual TransmissionFluid .......................................................... 5-22
Operation ................................................... 2-21
Map Lamps .................................................... 3-18
Map Pocket ................................................... 2-35
Memory Seat ................................................. 2-53
MessageDIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-45
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Universal Home Remote ........................... 2-27
Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-27
Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror ...... 2-29
Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-29
Outside Power Heated Mirrors ....................... 2-28
MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-3New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-15
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............ 6-14Odometer ...................................................... 3-26
Odometer, Trip ............................................... 3-26
Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-13
OilChange Engine Oil Light ............................... 3-37
Engine ....................................................... 5-13
Pressure Gage ............................................ 3-36
Oil, Engine Oil Life System .............................. 5-16
Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-20
Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-3
Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-23Outside
Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror .................. 2-29
Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-29
Power Heated Mirrors .................................. 2-28
Owner Checks and Services .............................. 6-8
Owners, Canadian ............................................... iiParade Dimming ............................................. 3-18
Park (P)Shifting Into ................................................ 2-23
............................................ 2-24
Shifting Out ofParking
Brake ........................................................ 2-23
Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-25
Parking Your Vehicle ....................................... 2-25
Passenger Position, Safety Belts ....................... 1-19
Passing ......................................................... 4-13
Passlock® ...................................................... 2-15
Perimeter Lighting ........................................... 3-18
PowerAccessory Outlet(s) ...................................... 3-19
Door Locks .................................................. 2-9
Electrical System ......................................... 5-86
Reduced Engine Light .................................. 3-38
Retained Accessory (RAP) ............................ 2-17
Seat ............................................................ 1-2Power (cont.)
Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-31
Windows .................................................... 2-12
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................. 2-10Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-11
Radios .......................................................... 3-58
Care of Your CD Player ............................... 3-86
Care of Your CDs ........................................ 3-86
Radio with CD ............................................ 3-60
Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-72
Setting the Time .......................................... 3-60
Theft-Deterrent ............................................ 3-84
Understanding Reception .............................. 3-85
Raising the Convertible Top .............................. 2-48
Rear Axle ...................................................... 5-42
Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-27
Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-35
Reduced Engine Power Light ............................ 3-38
Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ............ 2-6
Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-48Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government .................................. 7-14
General Motors ........................................... 7-14
United States Government ............................ 7-13Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems .................... 1-52
Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a Crash .......................................... 1-53
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-17
RoadsideAssistance Program ....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .................... 4-28
Running the Engine While Parked ..................... 2-26Safety Belt
Safety Belts
Reminder Light ............................................ 3-27
Care of ...................................................... 5-79
Driver Position ............................................ 1-12
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-12
Passenger Position ...................................... 1-19
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..... 1-11
Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-19
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-18
Safety Belts Are for Everyone ......................... 1-6
Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4Seatback Latches ............................................. 1-6
SeatsHeated Seats ............................................... 1-4
Memory ..................................................... 2-53
Power Seats ................................................. 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-4
Seatback Latches .......................................... 1-6Securing a Child Restraint
Passenger Seat Position ............................... 1-36
Security Light ................................................. 3-37
Service ........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modifications ......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside ofYour Vehicle .............................................. 5-5
California Proposition 65 Warning .................... 5-3
Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-33
Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-14
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 1-51
Setting the Time ............................................. 3-60
Sheet Metal Damage ....................................... 5-83
Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-23
Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-24
Side-Saddle Storage ....................................... 2-45
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 3-7
Specifications, Capacities ................................. 5-95
Speedometer .................................................. 3-26
Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-17
Steering ........................................................ 4-11
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ......................... 3-8510
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-6
StorageSide-Saddle ................................................ 2-45
Storage Areas
Cargo Management System .......................... 2-45
Cargo Net System ....................................... 2-40
Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-35
Cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-34
Glove Box .................................................. 2-34
Instrument Panel Storage Area ...................... 2-34
Map Pocket ................................................ 2-35
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-28
Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-13
SwitchbanksCenter Console ........................................... 3-19
Tachometer .................................................... 3-26
Tailgate ......................................................... 2-10
TaillampsTurn Signal, and Stoplamps .......................... 5-47
TCS Warning Light .......................................... 3-32
Theater Dimming ............................................ 3-17
Theft-Deterrent, Radio ..................................... 3-84
Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-13
Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-13
Passlock® ................................................... 2-15
Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-6Tires ............................................................. 5-51
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning ................................................. 5-82
Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-60
Chains ....................................................... 5-66
Cleaning .................................................... 5-82
Different Size .............................................. 5-62
If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-67
Inflation - Tire Pressure ................................ 5-57
Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-59
Tire Inflator Kit ............................................ 5-68
Tire Sidewall Labeling .................................. 5-52
Tire Terminology and Definitions .................... 5-54
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-62
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-63
Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-64
When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-59Towing
Traction
Trailer
Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-35
Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-35
Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-35Control System (TCS) .................................... 4-9
Control System Warning Light ....................... 3-32Transmission
Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-20
Fluid, Manual .............................................. 5-22Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... 2-19
Transmission Operation, Manual ........................ 2-21
Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-26
Truck-Camper Loading Information .................... 4-34
Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-7Understanding Radio Reception ........................ 3-85
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-62
Universal Home Remote System ....................... 2-30
Operation ................................................... 2-30Vehicle
Control ........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Loading ...................................................... 4-29
Parking Your ............................................... 2-25
Symbols ......................................................... ivVehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders ............................................. 7-9
Number (VIN) ............................................. 5-85
Service Parts Identification Label ................... 5-85Recommendations ....................................... 4-47
Vehicle Identification
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Vehicle Personalization .................................... 2-53
DIC ........................................................... 3-52
Memory Seat .............................................. 2-53
Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-23
Visors ........................................................... 2-13Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-24
WarningsDIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-45
Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. ivWheels
Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-63
Different Size .............................................. 5-62
Replacement ............................................... 5-64Windows ....................................................... 2-11
Power ........................................................ 2-12Windshield
Washer ........................................................ 3-9
Washer Fluid .............................................. 5-31
Wiper Blade Replacement ............................. 5-49
Wiper Blades, Cleaning ................................ 5-81
Wiper Fuses ............................................... 5-86
Wipers ......................................................... 3-9
Winter Driving ................................................ 4-24Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2
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Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1
Front Seats ............................................... 1-2
Safety Belts .............................................. 1-6
Child Restraints ....................................... 1-20
Airbag System ......................................... 1-40
Restraint System Check ............................ 1-52
Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1
Keys ........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks ....................................... 2-8
Windows ................................................. 2-11
Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................ 2-13
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ........... 2-15
Mirrors .................................................... 2-27
Universal Home Remote System ................ 2-30
Storage Areas ......................................... 2-34
Convertible Top ....................................... 2-45
Vehicle Personalization ............................. 2-53
Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1
.......................... 3-4
...................................... 3-21
........ 3-24
.................. 3-42
....................................... 3-58Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s)
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Towing
Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1
..... 4-2
................................................... 4-35
Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1
Service ..................................................... 5-3
Fuel ......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood ............... 5-10
Rear Axle ............................................... 5-42
Headlamp Aiming ..................................... 5-43
Bulb Replacement .................................... 5-43
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 5-49
Tires ...................................................... 5-51
Appearance Care ..................................... 5-76
Vehicle Identification ................................. 5-85
Electrical System ...................................... 5-86
Capacities and Specifications ..................... 5-95
Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1
........... 7-2
........................... 7-13
Index ................................................................ 1Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects
Maintenance Schedule
Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from:
Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name SSR are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if needed when you are on the road. If the vehicle is sold, leave this manual in the vehicle.
How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle. Pictures and words work together in the owner manual to explain things.
Index A good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.
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©2005 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.
{CAUTION:
These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
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 do not, you or others could be hurt.
You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Do Not,” “Do Not do this” or “Do Not let this happen.”
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Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this manual you will find these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell 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. There are also warning labels on the vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols 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: • Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1
• Features and Controls in Section 2
• Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3
• Climate Controls in Section 3
• Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3
• Audio System(s) in Section 3
• Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5iv
These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:
✍ NOTES
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Section 1
Seats and Restraint Systems
Front Seats ......................................................1-2
Power Seats ..................................................1-2
Heated Seats .................................................1-4
Reclining Seatbacks ........................................1-4
Seatback Latches ...........................................1-6
Safety Belts .....................................................1-6
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone .................1-6
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......1-11
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .................1-12
Driver Position ..............................................1-12
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..................1-18
Passenger Position .......................................1-19
Safety Belt Extender .....................................1-19
Child Restraints .............................................1-20
Older Children ..............................................1-20
Infants and Young Children ............................1-23
Child Restraint Systems .................................1-26Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH) ......................................1-30
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Passenger Seat Position ............................1-36
Airbag System ...............................................1-40
Where Are the Airbags? ................................1-42
When Should an Airbag Inflate? .....................1-45
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? .......................1-46
How Does an Airbag Restrain? .......................1-46
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? .....1-47
Airbag Off Switch ..........................................1-48
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...........1-51
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-EquippedVehicle ....................................................1-52
Restraint System Check ..................................1-52
Checking the Restraint Systems ......................1-52
Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a Crash ............................................1-53
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Front Seats
Power Seats Driver’s Seat
Power seat with memory seat controls shown
The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat.
1-2
Horizontal Control • Move the front of the seat control up or down to
adjust the front portion of the cushion.
• Move the rear of the seat control up or down to
adjust the rear portion of the cushion.
• Lift up or push down on the center of the seat
control to move the entire seat up or down.
• Slide the seat control forward or rearward to move
the seat forward or rearward.
Vertical Control The vertical control is used to operate the power lumbar. Adjust the seat cushion using the horizontal control. To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-4. Once the seat is in the desired position, adjust the lumbar. Press the vertical control forward to increase support and rearward to decrease support. If your vehicle has the memory seat feature, you can program seat positions for up to two drivers. See Memory Seat on page 2-53 for more information.
Passenger’s Seat
Horizontal Control To adjust the seat, slide the control forward or rearward to move the seat forward or rearward. Vertical Control The vertical control is used to operate the power lumbar. Adjust the seat cushion using the horizontal control. To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-4. Once the seat is in the desired position, adjust the lumbar. Press the vertical control forward to increase support and rearward to decrease support.
The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the passenger’s seat.
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Heated Seats
Reclining Seatbacks The seatbacks in your vehicle provide head restraint, helping to prevent neck injury in a rear impact, but they do not provide rollover protection.
If your vehicle has this feature, the switches are located on the outboard side of the driver’s and passenger’s seats.
This feature will heat the lower cushion and lower back of the driver’s and passenger’s seats. Press LO to turn the heater on low. Press HI to turn the heater on high. Put the switch in the center position to turn the heater off. The engine must be running for the heated seats to work. Also, the passenger’s safety belt must be buckled for the heated seat feature to work on the passenger’s seat. If you turn the ignition off when the heated seats are on, the heated seats will turn off. They will come on again when you restart the vehicle.
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To recline the seatback, lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback, and the seat will go to an upright position.
But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.
{CAUTION:
Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not 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 cannot do its 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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Seatback Latches
To fold the seatback forward, push the lever on the side of the seatback rearward and pull the seatback forward.
Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts.
{CAUTION:
Do not let anyone ride where he or she can not wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you are not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passenger’s belt is fastened properly too.
To return the seatback to the upright position, push it all the way back until the latch catches. If the seatback was reclined before being folded forward, it will return to the reclined position.
{CAUTION:
If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked.
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{CAUTION:
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.
In most states and all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter...a lot!
Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-27.
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Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.
Put someone on it.
Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels.
1-8
Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop.
The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
1-9
or the instrument panel...
or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense.
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Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from
home, why should I wear safety belts?
A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an
accident — even one that isn’t your fault — you and your passenger can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone.
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an
accident if I’m wearing a safety belt?
A: You could be — whether you’re wearing a safety
belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.
Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to
wear safety belts?
A: Airbags are in many vehicles today and will be in
most of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them. Every airbag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you’re in a vehicle that has airbags, you still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That’s true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions.
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-20
or Infants and Young Children on page 1-23. Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. First, you will want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We will start with the driver position.Driver Position Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see
how, see “Seats” in the Index.
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3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Do not let it get twisted.
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-19. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the
shoulder belt.
The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
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Q: What is wrong with this?
{CAUTION:
You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body.
A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly
as much protection this way.
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Q: What is wrong with this?
{CAUTION:
You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.
A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.
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Q: What is wrong with this?
{CAUTION:
You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen.
A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should
be worn over the shoulder at all times.
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Q: What is wrong with this?
{CAUTION:
You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.
A: The belt is twisted across the body.
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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
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A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Passenger Position To learn how to wear the passenger’s safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-12. The passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt — except for one thing. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way, you will engage the child restraint locking feature. If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way and start again.
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. It is free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. To help avoid personal injury, do not let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. The extender has been designed for adults. Never use it for securing child seats. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender.
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Child Restraints
Older Children
Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: If possible, an older child should wear a
lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs. It should never be worn over the abdomen, which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash.
In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly.
Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts.
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Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
A: Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.
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Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time.
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Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries.
The lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash.
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Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle’s adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice. Instead, they need to use a child restraint.
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People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force on a person’s arms. A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint.
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Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide.
Q: What are the different types of add-on
child restraints?
A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the
vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child’s weight, height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The restraint manufacturer’s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs.
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Newborn infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant’s body, the back and shoulders. Infants always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints.
The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child’s abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints.
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Child Restraint Systems
An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle.
A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.
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A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a five-point harness. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.
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Q: How Should I Use a Child Restraint? A: A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner. To help reduce injuries, an add-on child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. With built-in or add-on child restraints, the child has to be secured within the child restraint. When choosing an add-on child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both.
Securing an Add-on Child Restraint in the Vehicle
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A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Make sure the child restraint is properly installed in the vehicle using the vehicle’s safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual.
To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH system. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-30 for more information. A child can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle.
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When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. If you want to secure a rear-facing child restraint in the passenger’s seat, turn off the passenger’s airbag. See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-48 and Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position on page 1-36 for more on this, including safety information.
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Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint There are several systems for securing the child within the child restraint. One system, the three-point harness, has straps that come down over each of the infant’s shoulders and buckle together at the crotch. The five-point harness system has two shoulder straps, two hip straps, and a crotch strap. A shield may take the place of hip straps. A T-shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child’s body. A shelf- or armrest-type shield has straps that are attached to a wide, shelf-like shield that swings up or to the side.
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A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Make sure the child is properly secured, following the instructions that came with that restraint.
Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle — even when no child is in it.
Because there are different systems, it is important to refer to the instructions that come with the restraint. A child can be endangered in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.
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Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system Make sure that a LATCH-compatible child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. When installing a child restraint with a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor.
In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint equipped with LATCH attachments. The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the child restraint and its attachments. The following explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments in your vehicle. Your vehicle has lower anchors and top tether anchors. Your child restraint may have lower attachments and a top tether. Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors and attachments.
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Lower Anchors
Top Tether Anchor
Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B).
A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash. Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor.
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The front passenger seat position has exposed metal lower anchors in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion.
The top tether anchor is located on the back of the front passenger seat.
Some top tether-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. In the United States, some child restraints also have a top tether. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint. If the child restraint does not have a top tether, one can be obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints. Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available. Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations
i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors.
j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors.
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Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System Your vehicle has a passenger airbag. There is an airbag off switch in the glove box you can use to turn off the passenger’s airbag. See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-48
for more on this, including important safety information.Unless the passenger’s airbag has been turned off, never put a rear-facing child restraint in this vehicle.
Here is why:
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seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual.
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