2004 Pontiac Grand Am Owners Manual

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in difficult driving situations. Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions; other information is stored only in a crash or near crash event by computer systems commonly called event data recorders (EDR). In a crash or near crash event, computer systems, such as the Air Bag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, such as engine speed, brake applications, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety belt usage, air bag readiness, air bag performance data, and the severity of a collision. This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle occupants. 7-9 To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than • 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 • as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the government office, 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 SDM. If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar®, please check the OnStar® subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection. 7-10 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. Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to: Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street Tower C Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 7-11 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483). Owner’s Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P. O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. 7-12 A Adding Washer Fluid ....................................... 5-35 Additional Program Information ........................... 7-9 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ............................ 5-87 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) ............................ 3-40, 3-46, 3-57 Air Bag Readiness Light .......................................... 3-25 Air Bag System, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ............................................. 1-54 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-20 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...... 7-9 AM ............................................................... 3-70 Antenna, Fixed Mast ....................................... 3-71 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ..... 3-71 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ............................ 4-7 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light .............. 3-28 Appearance Care ............................................ 5-78 Care of Safety Belts .................................... 5-81 Chemical Paint Spotting ............................... 5-84 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ................ 5-78 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle .............. 5-81 Finish Damage ............................................ 5-83 Appearance Care (cont.) Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 5-83 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-84 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................ 5-84 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-81 Ashtrays ........................................................ 3-18 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-38 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...................... 3-69 Care of Your CD Player ............................... 3-70 Care of Your CDs ........................................ 3-70 Chime Level Adjustment ............................... 3-71 Fixed Mast Antenna ..................................... 3-71 Radio with CD ............................ 3-39, 3-43, 3-54 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ....................... 3-38 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ................................ 3-38 Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................ 3-68 Understanding Radio Reception ..................... 3-70 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............ 3-71 Automatic Headlamp System ............................ 3-15 Automatic Transaxle ........................................ 2-19 Fluid .......................................................... 5-21 Operation ................................................... 2-24 B Backing Up .................................................... 4-45 Battery .......................................................... 5-40 Battery Replacement ......................................... 2-6 Battery Run-Down Protection ............................ 3-18 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......................... 4-23 Brake Parking ...................................................... 2-29 System Warning Light .................................. 3-27 Brake Adjustment ............................................ 5-40 Brake Fluid .................................................... 5-37 Brake Pedal Travel ......................................... 5-40 Brake Wear ................................................... 5-39 Brakes .......................................................... 5-37 Braking ........................................................... 4-6 Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-9 Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-18 Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-47 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ........ 5-48 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ............. 5-48 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-47 Headlamps ................................................. 5-47 Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-49 Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ............ 5-49 Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-62 California Fuel .................................................. 5-6 Canada – Customer Assistance .......................... 7-5 Canadian Owners ................................................ ii Canadian Roadside Assistance ........................... 7-7 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ............................ 5-92 Carbon Monoxide .....................2-12, 2-33, 4-26, 4-41 Care of Safety Belts ................................................ 5-81 Your CD Player ........................................... 3-70 Your CDs ................................................... 3-70 Cassette Tape Player Service ............................. 6-9 CD Messages ................................ 3-42, 3-53, 3-68 Center Console Storage Area ........................... 2-36 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ........... 5-48 Center Rear Passenger Position, Safety Belts ..... 1-27 Chains, Tires .................................................. 5-66 Charging System Light .................................... 3-26 Check Engine Light ............................................... 3-31 Checking Coolant ............................................ 5-24 Checking Engine Oil ........................................ 5-15 Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ................................... 5-84 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-38 Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-34 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) .......................... 1-44 Older Children ............................................. 1-32 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ........................................ 1-47 Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position ........................................... 1-49 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........................................... 1-47 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ........................................... 1-51 Top Strap ................................................... 1-42 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................ 1-43 Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-41 Chime Level Adjustment .................................. 3-71 Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-18 Cleaning Inside of Your Vehicle .................................. 5-78 Outside of Your Vehicle ................................ 5-81 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-84 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-81 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels .............................. 5-83 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....................... 5-82 Cleaning Fabric/Carpet .................................... 5-78 Cleaning Glass Surfaces .................................. 5-80 Cleaning Interior Plastic Components ................. 5-80 Cleaning Leather ............................................ 5-80 Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel ........... 5-80 Cleaning Tires ................................................ 5-83 Cleaning Vinyl ................................................ 5-80 Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades .............. 5-82 Climate Control System ................................... 3-19 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-21 Clutch, Hydraulic ............................................. 5-22 Compact Spare Tire ........................................ 5-77 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-6 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 3-30 Heater, Engine ............................................ 2-22 Low Warning Light ....................................... 3-30 Cooling System .............................................. 5-28 Cruise Control ................................................ 3-10 Cupholder(s) .................................................. 2-36 Current and Past Model Order Forms ................ 7-12 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation .................................. 7-7 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ....................................................... 7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ................................................ 7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .... 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ............................................ 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ............................................ 7-10 Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-6 Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-11 Customizing the Automatic Door Locks on Vehicles with a Manual Transaxle: ................... 2-9 Customizing the Automatic Door Locks on Vehicles with an Automatic Transaxle: .............. 2-9 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ......................... 3-14 Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2 Defogging and Defrosting ................................. 3-20 Delayed Headlamps ........................................ 3-16 Delayed Locking ............................................... 2-8 Dinghy Towing ................................................ 4-33 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-3 Dolly Towing .................................................. 4-34 Dome Lamp ................................................... 3-17 Door Delayed Locking ........................................... 2-8 Locks .......................................................... 2-7 Power Door Locks ......................................... 2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............... 2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-10 Driver Driving Position, Safety Belt ..................................... 1-14 Six-Way Power Seat ...................................... 1-3 At Night ..................................................... 4-17 City ........................................................... 4-21 Defensive ..................................................... 4-2 Drunken ....................................................... 4-2 Freeway ..................................................... 4-22 Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-25 In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-19 Winter ........................................................ 4-26 Driving On Grades .......................................... 4-46 Driving on Snow or Ice .................................... 4-27 Driving Through Deep Standing Water ............... 4-20 Driving Through Flowing Water ......................... 4-21 Driving with a Trailer ....................................... 4-44 E Easy Entry Seat ............................................... 1-6 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...................................... 5-87 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-87 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...... 5-87 Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................... 5-87 Emergency Trunk Release Handle ..................... 2-14 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs ................................................... 3-33 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-20 Battery ....................................................... 5-40 Change Engine Oil Light ............................... 3-35 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-31 Coolant ...................................................... 5-23 Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-22 Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-30 Drive Belt Routing ....................................... 6-14 Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-12 Exhaust ..................................................... 2-33 Oil ............................................................. 5-15 Overheating ................................................ 5-25 Starting ...................................................... 2-19 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...................... 5-90 Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing .................. 4-47 Engine Oil Additives ........................................ 5-18 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ........................ 4-9 Active Light ................................................ 3-29 Warning Light ............................................. 3-28 Entry/Exit Lighting ........................................... 3-17 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................. 7-9 Express-Down Window .................................... 2-16 Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-31 Exterior Lamps ............................................... 3-14 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-20 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) ................................. 3-47, 3-57 Finding a Station ............................ 3-39, 3-44, 3-55 Finish Care .................................................... 5-82 Finish Damage ............................................... 5-83 Fixed Mast Antenna ........................................ 3-71 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-67 Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 5-68 G Gage Gasoline Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-30 Fuel .......................................................... 3-37 Speedometer .............................................. 3-24 Tachometer ................................................. 3-24 Octane ........................................................ 5-5 Speciﬁcations ............................................... 5-5 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-36 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities .................................................... 7-5 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-4 Head Restraints ............................................... 1-5 Headlamps ...................................... 3-7, 3-14, 5-47 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-47 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ............. 5-48 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-47 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ..................................... 5-21 Manual Transaxle ........................................ 5-22 Power Steering ........................................... 5-34 Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-35 FM Stereo ..................................................... 3-70 Fog Lamps .................................................... 3-16 Folding the Seatback ........................................ 1-8 Following Distance .......................................... 4-45 ............................................................... 5-5 Fuel Additives ...................................................... 5-6 California Fuel .............................................. 5-6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ..................... 5-9 Filling Your Tank ........................................... 5-7 Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-7 Gage ......................................................... 3-37 Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations .................................. 5-5 Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-87 Windshield Wiper ......................................... 5-87 Headlamps Off in Park (P) ............................... 3-16 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-24 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-25 Hitches .......................................................... 4-43 Hood Checking Things Under ................................ 5-10 Release ..................................................... 5-10 Horn ............................................................... 3-5 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank ...... 5-30 How to Check ................................................ 5-59 How to Check and Add Fluid ............................ 5-23 How to Check Power Steering Fluid .................. 5-35 How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ....... 5-20 How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-14 Hydraulic Clutch ............................................. 5-22 Hydroplaning .................................................. 4-20 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine .......... 5-27 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-26 If the Light Is Flashing ..................................... 3-32 If the Light Is On Steady ................................. 3-32 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard ......................... 4-29 If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ....... 4-31 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ..................... 4-41 Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-18 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-34 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................... 5-58 Instrument Panel Cluster ....................................................... 3-23 Overview ..................................................... 3-2 Instrument Panel Brightness ............................. 3-17 Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Driver’s Side) ....... 5-88 Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Passenger’s Side) .... 5-89 Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks ........................... 5-87 Interior Lamps ................................................ 3-17 Jump Starting ................................................. 5-41 Key Removal ................................................. 2-32 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-3 Keys ............................................................... 2-2 L Lamps Exterior ...................................................... 3-14 Interior ....................................................... 3-17 Lap Belt ........................................................ 1-28 Lap-Shoulder Belt ................................... 1-14, 1-23 LATCH System Child Restraints ........................................... 1-44 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ........................................ 1-47 Latches, Seatback ............................................ 1-5 Leaving Your Vehicle ....................................... 2-11 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Only) ........................... 2-31 Lift Seat, Power ............................................... 1-7 Light Air Bag Readiness ....................................... 3-25 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ................... 3-28 Brake System Warning ................................. 3-27 Change Engine Oil ...................................... 3-35 Charging System ......................................... 3-26 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Active Light .... 3-29 Light (cont.) Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Warning Light ...................................................... 3-28 Low Coolant Warning ................................... 3-30 Low Washer Fluid Warning ........................... 3-36 Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-31 Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-34 Safety Belt Reminder ................................... 3-25 Security ..................................................... 3-35 Service Vehicle Soon ................................... 3-36 Up-Shift ..................................................... 3-26 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-35 Lockout Protection .......................................... 2-11 Locks Delayed Locking ........................................... 2-8 Door ........................................................... 2-7 Leaving Your Vehicle .................................... 2-11 Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-11 Power Door .................................................. 2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............... 2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-10 Loss of Control ............................................... 4-15 Low Coolant Warning Light .............................. 3-30 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ....................... 3-36 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ........................................... 6-8 At Least Once a Month .................................. 6-9 At Least Once a Year .................................... 6-9 Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-7 Maintenance Record .................................... 6-15 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ......... 6-13 Owner Checks and Services ........................... 6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4 Using Your ................................................... 6-3 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ..................... 4-47 Making Turns ................................................. 4-45 Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-31 Manual Seats ................................................... 1-2 Manual Transaxle ............................................ 2-20 Fluid .......................................................... 5-22 Operation ................................................... 2-27 Manual Windows ............................................ 2-15 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ............... 2-5 Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) – Customer Assistance ........................ 7-5 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-35 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-36 Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-35 Outside Remote Control Mirror ...................... 2-35 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-3 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-18 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............ 6-13 O Park (P) Parking Shifting Into ................................................ 2-30 Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-32 Brake ........................................................ 2-29 Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-33 Your Vehicle/Key Removal ............................ 2-32 Parking on Hills .............................................. 4-46 Passing ................................................. 4-14, 4-45 Passlock® ...................................................... 2-17 Plan Ahead When Possible ................................ 7-7 Playing a CD ................................. 3-41, 3-52, 3-62 Playing the Radio ........................... 3-39, 3-44, 3-55 Power ............................................................. 1-3 Door Locks .................................................. 2-8 Electrical System ......................................... 5-87 Lift Seat ....................................................... 1-7 Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-34 Windows .................................................... 2-16 Power Steering ............................................... 4-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks .................. 2-8 Odometer ...................................................... 3-24 Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-13 Oil Change Engine Oil Light ............................... 3-35 Engine ....................................................... 5-15 Pressure Light ............................................. 3-34 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-32 Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-3 Operation ...................................................... 3-19 Operation Tips ................................................ 3-21 Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-5 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-21 Outside Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-36 Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-35 Remote Control Mirror .................................. 2-35 Overseas – Customer Assistance ........................ 7-5 Owner Checks and Services .............................. 6-8 Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii Owner’s Information ........................................ 7-12 10 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-13 Radio Data System (RDS) ....................... 3-43, 3-54 Radio Messages ............................. 3-41, 3-49, 3-59 Radios .......................................................... 3-38 Care of Your CD Player ............................... 3-70 Care of Your CDs ........................................ 3-70 Radio with CD ............................ 3-39, 3-43, 3-54 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ................................ 3-38 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ................................ 3-38 Theft-Deterrent ............................................ 3-68 Understanding Reception .............................. 3-70 RDS Messages ...................................... 3-48, 3-58 Rear Door Security Locks ................................ 2-10 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...................... 1-29 Rear Seat Operation ......................................... 1-8 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ............. 1-23 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-23 Rear Window Defogger .................................... 3-21 Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-35 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-32 Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ............ 2-4 Remote Trunk Release .................................... 2-13 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ............................................. 5-70 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-69 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-49 Replacing Brake System Parts .......................... 5-40 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government .................................. 7-11 General Motors ........................................... 7-11 United States Government ............................ 7-10 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems ................... 1-61 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .................................................. 1-61 Restraint Systems Checking .................................................... 1-61 Replacing Parts ........................................... 1-61 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-19 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-23 Roadside Assistance Program ....................................... 7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out ................... 4-31 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ............................... 6-14 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ....... 2-34 11 S Safety Belt Safety Belts Reminder Light ............................................ 3-25 Care of ...................................................... 5-81 Center Rear Passenger Position .................... 1-27 Driver Position ............................................ 1-14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-14 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..... 1-13 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ...................................... 1-29 Rear Seat Passengers ................................. 1-23 Right Front Passenger Position ...................... 1-23 Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-31 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-22 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ......................... 1-9 Safety Chains ................................................. 4-44 Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4 Seatback Latches ............................................. 1-5 Seats Easy Entry Seat ............................................ 1-6 Head Restraints ............................................ 1-5 Manual ........................................................ 1-2 Power Lift Seat ............................................. 1-7 Rear Seat Operation ...................................... 1-8 Seats (cont.) Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-3 Seatback Latches .......................................... 1-5 Six-Way Power Driver .................................... 1-3 Securing a Child Restraint Center Rear Seat Position ............................ 1-49 Designed for the LATCH System ................... 1-47 Rear Outside Seat Position ........................... 1-47 Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-51 Security Light ................................................. 3-35 Security While You Travel .................................. 7-6 Service ........................................................... 5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ..................................................... 5-4 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-3 Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-31 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-11 Vehicle Soon Light ....................................... 3-36 Service Bulletins ............................................. 7-12 Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada .................. 3-31 Service Manuals ............................................. 7-11 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) ............... 3-48, 3-58 Setting Preset Stations .................... 3-40, 3-45, 3-56 Setting the Time Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ......... 3-38 Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ..... 3-38 12 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) .......... 3-40, 3-45, 3-56 Sheet Metal Damage ....................................... 5-83 Shift Speeds .................................................. 2-28 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-30 Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-32 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ........................... 1-17 Skidding ........................................................ 4-15 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ....................... 4-21 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ..................... 5-79 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ................................. 5-92 Speedometer .................................................. 3-24 Starting Your 2.2L L4 ECOTEC™ Engine ........... 2-20 Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine ........................... 2-21 Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-19 Steering ........................................................ 4-11 Steering in Emergencies .................................. 4-12 Steering Tips .................................................. 4-11 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ......................... 3-69 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-5 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-36 Cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-36 Glove Box .................................................. 2-36 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools .......................... 5-75 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools ....................... 5-76 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-31 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-16 Sunroof ......................................................... 2-37 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ............... 1-54 How Does an Air Bag Restrain? .................... 1-58 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ......... 1-60 What Makes an Air Bag Inﬂate? .................... 1-58 What Will You See After an Air Bag Inﬂates? ...... 1-59 When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate? ................... 1-57 Where Are the Air Bags? .............................. 1-56 Tachometer .................................................... 3-24 Taillamps Turn Signal, and Stoplamps .......................... 5-49 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ..................................... 3-68 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-17 Passlock® ................................................... 2-17 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-5 Tire Inﬂation Check ........................................... 6-9 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...................................... 5-52 Tire Size ....................................................... 5-55 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ........................ 5-56 Tires ............................................................. 5-51 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-62 Chains ....................................................... 5-66 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-68 13 Tires (cont.) Compact Spare Tire ..................................... 5-77 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-67 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................ 5-58 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-60 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-63 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-64 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-65 When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-61 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater .................... 2-23 Top Strap ...................................................... 1-42 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................... 1-43 Torque Lock ................................................... 2-31 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires .................. 4-43 Towing Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-32 Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-41 Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-32 Traction Enhanced Traction System (ETS) .................... 4-9 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Active Light .... 3-29 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Warning Light ...................................................... 3-28 Trailer Brakes ................................................. 4-44 Transaxle Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-21 Fluid, Manual .............................................. 5-22 Transaxle Operation, Automatic ......................... 2-24 Transaxle Operation, Manual ............................ 2-27 Transmission Up-Shift Light .............................................. 3-26 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual ............................................ 7-11 Transportation Options ...................................... 7-8 Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit ................................... 2-14 Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-24 Trunk ............................................................ 2-12 Trunk Lamp ................................................... 3-18 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-6 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer .................. 4-45 Understanding Radio Reception ........................ 3-70 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-63 United States – Customer Assistance .................. 7-4 Up-Shift Light ................................................. 3-26 Used Replacement Wheels .............................. 5-66 Using an MP3 CD .......................................... 3-63 Using Cleaner on Fabric .................................. 5-79 14 V Vehicle Control ........................................................ 4-6 Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Loading ...................................................... 4-35 Parking Your ............................................... 2-32 Service Soon Light ...................................... 3-36 Symbols ......................................................... iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders .................................................... 7-9 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ............................................. 5-86 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ................... 5-86 Vehicle Storage .............................................. 5-41 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-21 Visor Vanity Mirror .......................................... 2-16 Visors ........................................................... 2-16 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-22 Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-4 Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-5 Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv Washer Fluid, Low Warning Light ...................... 3-36 Washing Your Vehicle ...................................... 5-81 Weight of the Trailer ........................................ 4-42 Weight of the Trailer Tongue ............................. 4-42 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ........................ 5-16 What to Do with Used Oil ................................ 5-19 What to Use .......................................... 5-24, 5-35 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-64 Replacement ............................................... 5-65 15 When to Add Engine Oil .................................. 5-16 When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System) ..................................................... 5-18 When to Check .............................................. 5-59 When to Check and What to Use ..................... 5-22 When to Check Power Steering Fluid ................ 5-34 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..... 5-20 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill ..................................................... 4-47 Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-41 Why Safety Belts Work .................................... 1-10 Window Lock Out ........................................... 2-16 Windows ....................................................... 2-15 Manual ...................................................... 2-15 Power ........................................................ 2-16 Windshield Washer ......................................... 3-10 Fluid .......................................................... 5-35 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...................................... 5-50 Fuses ........................................................ 5-87 Windshield Wiper Lever ..................................... 3-9 Winter Driving ................................................ 4-26 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ................ 3-71 XM™ Satellite Radio Service ............................ 3-70 XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48 Contiguous US States) ................... 3-43, 3-54 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2 16

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