2009 Saturn VUE Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ............................... 1-1 Head Restraints .............. 1-2 Front Seats .................... 1-3 Rear Seats .................... 1-9 Safety Belts .................. 1-10 Child Restraints ............. 1-23 Airbag System .............. 1-42 Restraint System Check ...................... 1-58 Features and Controls ...... 2-1 Keys ............................. 2-2 Doors and Locks ............ 2-7 Windows ......................
ii Preface SATURN, the SATURN Emblem, and the name VUE are registered trademarks of Saturn Corporation. GENERAL MOTORS and GM are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. Saturn reserves the right to make changes after that time without further notice. Read this manual from beginning to end to learn about the vehicle’s features and controls. Pictures, symbols, and words work together to explain vehicle operation.
Preface Index To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use 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. Safety Warnings and Symbols { CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. Cautions tell what the hazard is and what to do to avoid or reduce the hazard. Read these cautions. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle.
iv Preface Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. I: Cruise Control }: Power B: Engine Coolant Temperature /: Remote Vehicle Start O: Exterior Lamps >: Safety Belt Reminders #: Fog Lamps 7: Tire Pressure Monitor Traction Control 9: Airbag Readiness Light .
Seats and Restraint System Seats and Restraint System Head Restraints Head Restraints ....................1-2 Front Seats Manual Seats .......................1-3 Seat Height Adjuster ..............1-4 Power Seat ..........................1-4 Manual Lumbar .....................1-5 Heated Seats .......................1-5 Reclining Seatbacks ..............1-6 Passenger Folding Seatback ....1-8 Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat ..........1-9 Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone .............
1-2 Seats and Restraint System Head Restraints The front and rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { CAUTION With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
Seats and Restraint System Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The head restraints are not designed to be removed. Active Head Restraint System The vehicle has an active head restraint system in the front outboard seating positions. The active head restraints automatically tilt forward to reduce the risk of neck injury if the vehicle is hit from behind.
1-4 Seats and Restraint System Seat Height Adjuster Power Seat a: If the vehicle has a manual driver seat height adjuster, it is located on the outboard side of the seat near the front of the seat cushion. To raise the seat, move the lever upward repeatedly until the seat is at the desired height. To lower the seat, move the lever downward repeatedly until the seat is at the desired height. To adjust the seat: Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion.
Seats and Restraint System Manual Lumbar Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the lumbar support. Heated Seats On vehicles with heated front seats the controls are located on the center console. The engine must be running to operate the heated seats. If the vehicle has this feature, the knob is located on the inboard side of the driver seatback. 1-5 M (Heated Seat): Press this button to turn on the heated seat.
1-6 Seats and Restraint System Reclining Seatbacks To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the recline lever. Manual Reclining Seatbacks 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. { CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Seats and Restraint System Power Reclining Seatbacks 1-7 { 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. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. If the seats have power reclining seatbacks, the control used to recline them is located on the outboard side of the seat.
1-8 Seats and Restraint System Passenger Folding Seatback The front passenger seatback may fold flat. { CAUTION If you fold the seatback forward to carry longer objects, such as skis, be sure any such cargo is not near an airbag. In a crash, an inflating airbag might force that object toward a person. This could cause severe injury or even death. Secure objects away from the area in which an airbag would inflate.
Seats and Restraint System To raise the seatback: Rear Seats 1. Lift the recliner lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, up fully and push up on the seatback. Split Folding Rear Seat 2. Continue raising the seatback until the seatback re-engages. { CAUTION If either 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 seatbacks to be sure they are locked. 3.
1-10 Seats and Restraint System Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { CAUTION 2. Lift the lever located on the top of the seatback to release the seatback and fold the seatback forward. To recline the seatback: 1. Lift and hold the lever located on top of the seatback. 2. Tilt the seatback rearward, then release the lever.
Seats and Restraint System A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without safety belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter...
1-12 Seats and Restraint System Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel...
Seats and Restraint System Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: You could be — whether you are 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 is why safety belts make such good sense. wearing a safety belt or not.
1-14 Seats and Restraint System How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-23 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-26.
Seats and Restraint System Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? 1-15 { CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way.
1-16 Seats and Restraint System Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION Q: What is wrong with this? 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 on 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 buckle. A: The belt is over an armrest.
Seats and Restraint System { CAUTION Q: What is wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests. A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.
1-18 Seats and Restraint System Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is behind the body. { CAUTION You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Seats and Restraint System Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index. 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
1-20 Seats and Restraint System 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment” later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull the stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants.
Seats and Restraint System are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal, near frontal, or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met. And, for vehicles with side impact airbags, safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts in a side crash or a rollover event. Squeeze the release buttons (A) together and move the height adjuster up or down to the desired position.
1-22 Seats and Restraint System { CAUTION A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. 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. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 4.
Seats and Restraint System 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. 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.
1-24 Seats and Restraint System The manufacturer’s instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the below fit test: • Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. • Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue.
Seats and Restraint System { CAUTION { CAUTION Never do this. Never do this. Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly.
1-26 Seats and Restraint System 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.
Seats and Restraint System { CAUTION Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you must secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go.
1-28 Seats and Restraint System 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.
Seats and Restraint System 1-29 Child Restraint Systems (A) Rear-Facing Infant Seat A rear-facing infant seat (A) 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. (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (C) Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness.
1-30 Seats and Restraint System Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle { CAUTION A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle’s safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual. To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle.
Seats and Restraint System { CAUTION A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. A child in a forward-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position.
1-32 Seats and Restraint 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.
Seats and Restraint System 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. Some child restraints that have top tethers 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.
1-34 Seats and Restraint System Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System { CAUTION Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat.
Seats and Restraint System { CAUTION Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Buckle any unused safety belts behind the child restraint so children cannot reach them. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock, if your vehicle has one, after the child restraint has been installed. Notice: Do not let the LATCH attachments rub against the vehicle’s safety belts.
1-36 Seats and Restraint System If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether over the seatback. If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether around the headrest or head restraint.
Seats and Restraint System Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-31 for how and where to install the child restraint using LATCH.
1-38 Seats and Restraint System 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-31 for more information. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 5.
Seats and Restraint System Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position The vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1-30. In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions.
1-40 Seats and Restraint System If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-31 for how and where to install the child restraint using LATCH. If a child restraint is secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-31 for top tether anchor locations.
Seats and Restraint System 1-41 7. If the vehicle does not have a rear seat and the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-31 for more information. 8. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6.
1-42 Seats and Restraint System Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: • A frontal airbag for the driver. • A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. • A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver. • A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger. • A roof-rail airbag for the driver and the passenger seated directly behind the driver. • A roof-rail airbag for the right front passenger and the passenger seated directly behind the right front passenger.
Seats and Restraint System Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { CAUTION You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, but do not replace them. Also, airbags are not designed to deploy in every crash. In some crashes safety belts are your only restraint. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? on page 1-47.
1-44 Seats and Restraint System { CAUTION 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 (Continued) CAUTION (Continued) designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide.
Seats and Restraint System 1-45 Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door.
1-46 Seats and Restraint System { CAUTION Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows. If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear.
Seats and Restraint System When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver’s or right front passenger’s head and chest. However, they are only designed to inflate if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold.
1-48 Seats and Restraint System The vehicle has seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags. See Airbag System on page 1-42. Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes. In addition, these roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate during a rollover or in a severe frontal impact. Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags will inflate if the crash severity is above the system’s designed threshold level.
Seats and Restraint System What Makes an Airbag Inflate? How Does an Airbag Restrain? In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover and deploy. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module.
1-50 Seats and Restraint System What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated. Roof-rail airbags may still be at least partially inflated for some time after they deploy. Some components of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes. For location of the airbag modules, see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? on page 1-49.
Seats and Restraint System In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new parts for the airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts.
1-52 Seats and Restraint System The passenger sensing system turns off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags and the roof-rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger seat and safety belt.
Seats and Restraint System CAUTION (Continued) Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped), no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though the airbag(s) are off. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag(s) are off.
1-54 Seats and Restraint System For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag, depending upon the person’s seating posture and body build. Everyone in the vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that person.
Seats and Restraint System If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant If this happens, use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers. 3. Place the seatback in the fully upright position.
1-56 Seats and Restraint System A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for your specific vehicle.
Seats and Restraint System Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Yes. If you add things that change the vehicle’s frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from working properly.
1-58 Seats and Restraint System Q: Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modified. How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system? A: If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-1.
Seats and Restraint System Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash { CAUTION A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
1-60 Seats and Restraint System ✍ NOTES
Features and Controls Features and Controls Keys Keys ...................................2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .............2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ................2-4 Remote Vehicle Start .............2-5 Doors and Locks Door Locks ..........................2-7 Power Door Locks .................2-8 Delayed Locking ...................2-8 Automatic Door Lock .............2-8 Automatic Door Unlock ...........2-8 Rear Door Security Locks .......
2-2 Features and Controls Luggage Carrier ..................2-43 Rear Seat Armrest ...............2-44 Convenience Net .................2-44 Cargo Cover .......................2-44 Cargo Tie Downs ................2-44 Cargo Management System .............................2-44 Sunroof Sunroof ..............................2-45 Keys { CAUTION Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Features and Controls Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System If this vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system, it operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
2-4 Features and Controls Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to 195 feet (60 m) away from the vehicle. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-3. Without Remote Start Shown (With Remote Start Similar) / (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, this button is used to operate the remote start feature.
Features and Controls 2-5 Battery Replacement Remote Vehicle Start Replace the battery if the REPLACE REMOTE KEY FOB BATTERY message displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “REPLACE REMOTE KEY FOB BATTERY” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-49. This vehicle may have a remote starting feature that starts the engine from outside of the vehicle. Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.
2-6 Features and Controls If the vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions have an increased range of operation. However, the range may be less while the vehicle is running. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-3 for additional information. / (Remote Start): This button is located on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. To start the vehicle: 1.
Features and Controls The vehicle must be started with the key once two remote starts, or a single remote start with one time extension has been done. The vehicle can be started using the remote start feature again after the key is removed from the ignition. The vehicle cannot be started using the remote start feature if the key is in the ignition, the hood is open, or if there is an emission control system malfunction.
2-8 Features and Controls Power Door Locks Automatic Door Unlock T: The doors will automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved into (P) Park. The power door lock switches are located on the driver door. • Press the right side of the switch to unlock the doors. • Remove the ignition key and press the left side of the switch to lock all of the doors.
Features and Controls Liftgate CAUTION { CAUTION Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: • Close all of the windows.
2-10 Features and Controls Windows { CAUTION Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Features and Controls The power windows operate when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or while in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-17. Express-Down Window The window switches for all doors are located on the driver door. Each door also has a switch. To open or close a window, press or pull up on the switch. The driver window switch has an express-down feature that lowers the window without holding the switch.
2-12 Features and Controls Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent alarm system. United States shown, Canada similar The security light is located near the center of the instrument panel.
Features and Controls Testing the Alarm To test the alarm: 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver window and open the driver door. 2. Get out of the vehicle, close the door and activate the system by locking the doors with the RKE transmitter. 3. Wait for the security light to flash slowly. 4. Then reach in through the window, unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door. This should set off the alarm.
2-14 Features and Controls PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has PASS-Key® III+ (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key® III+ is a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the ignition. You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system. The security light comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system.
Features and Controls To program the new key: 1. Verify that the new key has a 1 stamped on it. 2. Insert the already programmed key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine does not start, see your dealer/retailer for service. 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. 4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds of the original key being turned to the LOCK/OFF position.
2-16 Features and Controls Ignition Positions LOCK/OFF: This position locks the ignition. It also locks the steering wheel and the transmission. The key can only be removed in LOCK/OFF. The shift lever must be in P (Park) to turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF. The steering can bind with the wheels turned off center. If this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this doesn’t work, the vehicle needs service.
Features and Controls Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to the LOCK position: • • • • Outside Mirror Power Windows Sunroof (if equipped) Radio The outside mirror, power windows and sunroof will function until a door is opened. The radio will function until the driver door is opened. Starting the Engine Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position.
2-18 Features and Controls 2. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for up to a maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool down. When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator.
Features and Controls { CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts.
2-20 Features and Controls The regular brakes must be applied first and then the shift lever button pressed before you can shift from P (Park) when the ignition key is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into P (Park) as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear. See Shifting Out of Park on page 2-27. R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up.
Features and Controls Manual Shift Mode (MSM) (Automatic Transmission) To use this feature, do the following: 1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) to the left into the manual gate. While driving in manual shift mode, the transmission will remain in the driver gear selected. When coming to a stop in the manual position, the vehicle will automatically shift to 1 (First) gear. 2. Push the shift lever forward toward the plus (+) to upshift or rearward toward the minus (−) to downshift.
2-22 Features and Controls Automatic Transmission Operation (Base) The shift lever is located on the console between the seats. There are several different positions for the automatic transmission. P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when you start the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. { CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Features and Controls N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Also, use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. { CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects.
2-24 Features and Controls Manual Shift Mode (MSM) (Automatic Transmission) To use this feature, do the following: 1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to M (Manual). The six-speed transmission will downshift to a lower gear and the instrument panel will display the gear range selected. If equipped with a 4-speed transmission it will display a 3 for third gear range. When coming to a stop in the manual position, the vehicle will automatically shift to 1 (First) gear. 2.
Features and Controls To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button. Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down. Release the parking brake before driving the vehicle. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving.
2-26 Features and Controls Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) { CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running.
Features and Controls Shifting Out of Park To shift out of P (Park): The vehicle has an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: 1. Apply the brake pedal. • Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with the shift lever button fully released. • Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park), unless the ignition is in ON/RUN and the regular brake pedal is applied.
2-28 Features and Controls Engine Exhaust CAUTION { CAUTION Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: • The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes). • The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different. • The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or damage.
Features and Controls { CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
2-30 Features and Controls To adjust the power mirrors: 1. Turn the knob to choose the left (L) or the (R) right mirror. 2. Adjust each mirror so that you can see the side of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle. 3. Return the control to the center position so the mirror cannot be moved. The mirrors can be manually folded inward toward the vehicle. Return to the original position to use correctly.
Features and Controls Object Detection Systems Rear Vision Camera (RVC) The vehicle may have a Rear Vision Camera system. Read this entire section before using it. { CAUTION The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) system does not replace driver vision. RVC does not: • Detect objects that are outside the camera’s field of view, below the bumper, or underneath the vehicle. • Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets.
2-32 Features and Controls Rear Vision Camera Location When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The camera is located in the rear of the vehicle. The rear vision camera system might not work properly or display a clear image if: The area displayed by the camera is limited and does not display objects that are close to either corner or under the bumper. The area displayed can vary depending on vehicle orientation or road conditions.
Features and Controls • The back of the vehicle is in an accident, the position and mounting angle of the camera can change or the camera can be affected. Be sure to have the camera and its position and mounting angle checked at your dealer/retailer. • There are extreme temperature changes. The rear vision camera system display in the rearview mirror may turn off or not appear as expected due to one of the following conditions. If this occurs the left indicator light on the mirror will flash.
2-34 Features and Controls OnStar service is provided subject to the OnStar Terms and Conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber glove box literature. Some services such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance may not be available until the owner of the vehicle registers with OnStar. After the first prepaid year, contact OnStar to select a monthly or annual subscription payment plan.
Features and Controls OnStar Services Included with Directions & Connections Plan • All Safe and Sound Plan Services • OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation (If equipped) or Driving Directions - Advisor delivered • RideAssist • Information and Convenience Services OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar subscribers to make and receive calls using voice commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated into the vehicle, and can be used with OnStar Pre-Paid Minute Packages.
2-36 Features and Controls On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for more information. How OnStar Service Works The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an OnStar Call Center when the OnStar button is pressed, the emergency button is pressed, or if the airbags or AACN system deploy.
Features and Controls Universal Home Remote System The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand-held Radio-Frequency (RF) transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home lighting. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2.
2-38 Features and Controls Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in the programming the Universal Home Remote.
Features and Controls 2. Hold the end of your hand-held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the Universal Home Remote buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. The hand-held transmitter was supplied by the manufacturer of your garage door opener receiver (motor head unit). 3. At the same time, press and hold both the Universal Home Remote button to be used to control the garage door and the hand-held transmitter button.
2-40 Features and Controls 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button. After you press this button, you will have 30 seconds to complete Step 8. 8. Immediately return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the Universal Home Remote button, chosen in Step 3 to control the garage door, for two seconds, and then release it. If the garage door does not move, press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds, and then release it.
Features and Controls Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons The programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends. To erase all programmed buttons on the Universal Home Remote device: 2-41 Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button Storage Areas To reprogram any of the three Universal Home Remote buttons, repeat the programming instructions earlier in this section, beginning with Step 2. To open the glove box, lift up on the lever.
2-42 Features and Controls Instrument Panel Storage Front Storage Area Center Console Storage For vehicles with a storage area located under the front passenger seat, lift up on the end of the tray and pull it forward to access it. Your vehicle has a center console with an upper, lower and rear storage area. To access the upper storage area, lift up on the top lever. To access the lower storage area, lift up on the bottom lever. The top of the center console can extend forward.
Features and Controls Luggage Carrier { CAUTION To open the cover of the rear storage area, push the button located at the top. If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier — like paneling, plywood, or a mattress — the wind can catch it while the vehicle is being driven. This can cause a driver to lose control. The item being carried could be violently torn off, and this could cause a collision, and damage the vehicle. Items may be carried inside.
2-44 Features and Controls Rear Seat Armrest Cargo Cover For vehicles with a cargo cover, use it to cover items in the rear of the vehicle. To remove the cover and remove it from the vehicle, pull both ends toward each other. To reinstall, place each end of the cover in the holes behind the rear seat. Cargo Tie Downs To access the rear seat armrest, pull the handle down. Lift the top of the armrest to access the storage area.
Features and Controls Sunroof Open/Close: Slide and release the switch rearward to express open the sunroof. Slide the switch forward or rearward to stop movement. The sun shade opens automatically with the sunroof or can be manually operated. The sunshade cannot be closed with the sunroof open. Slide and hold the switch forward to close the sunroof. The sunshade must be closed manually. The sunroof switch is located between the sun visors.
2-46 Features and Controls ✍ NOTES
Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview Instrument Panel Overview .....3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers .......3-5 Horn ....................................3-5 Tilt Wheel ............................3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .................................3-6 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...............................3-6 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .............................3-7 Flash-to-Pass ........................3-7 Windshield Wipers .................
3-2 Instrument Panel Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ....................3-34 Tire Pressure Light ..............3-34 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ..................3-35 Oil Pressure Light ................3-37 Change Engine Oil Light .......3-38 Security Light ......................3-38 Fog Lamp Light ...................3-38 Cruise Control Light .............3-38 Reduced Engine Power Light ......................3-39 Highbeam On Light ..............3-39 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light ...
Instrument Panel ✍ NOTES 3-3
3-4 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Outlet Adjustment on page 3-24. B. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-14. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-6. D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-27. E. Windshield Wipers on page 3-7. F. Audio System(s) on page 3-64. G. Auxiliary Input Jack. See Radio(s) on page 3-67. H. Fog Lamps on page 3-14. Exterior Lamps on page 3-12. I. Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-42. J.
3-6 Instrument Panel Tilt Wheel The tilt lever lets the steering wheel be adjusted. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. The tilt lever is located on the left side of the steering column. To adjust the steering wheel, hold the wheel and push the lever down.
Instrument Panel Have the bulbs replaced. If a bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-80 and for burned-out bulbs. Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer 2 3 Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer: Push the turn signal/ multifunction lever away from you to turn the high beams on. Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass.
3-8 Instrument Panel If they become damaged, install new blades or blade inserts. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-42. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down. Rainsense™ II Wipers For vehicles with Rainsense™ II windshield wipers, the moisture sensor is located next to the inside rearview mirror and is mounted on the windshield.
Instrument Panel Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear wiper and rear wash button is located on the instrument panel above the climate control system. = (Rear Wiper/Washer): Press to wash and wipe the rear window. The rear window washer uses the same reservoir as the windshield washer. Check the windshield washer reservoir level if the front windshield can be worked, but no fluid is sprayed when the rear washer is activated. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-27.
3-10 Instrument Panel Setting Cruise Control { CAUTION If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. E (On/Off): Press to turn the cruise control system on and off. An indicator light comes on. RES+ (Resume/Accel): Move the thumbwheel up to resume a set speed or to accelerate to a higher speed.
Instrument Panel • To increase the speed in small amounts, move the thumbwheel up toward RES+ briefly and then release it. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. • Use the accelerator pedal to reach the desired speed and move the thumbwheel towards −SET. The new desired speed must be greater than the previous set speed by a least 5 mph.
3-12 Instrument Panel Exterior Lamps AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps together with the following: • • • • The exterior lamp control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. The exterior lamp control can be turned to the following positions: 9 (Off): Turns off the exterior lamps. The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released.
Instrument Panel Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. The DRL system makes the low-beam headlamps come on in daylight when the following conditions are met: • The engine is running, • The exterior lamp band is in AUTO, and • The light sensor determines it is daytime.
3-14 Instrument Panel Fog Lamps For vehicles with fog lamps, the button is located on the instrument panel next to the exterior lamps switch. # : Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. The fog lamp indicator in the instrument panel comes on when the fog lamps are in use. The parking lamps or low-beam headlamps must be on, before the fog lamps can be turned on.
Instrument Panel Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located on the overhead console. To turn the reading lamps on or off, press the button located next to each lamp. Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery’s temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery’s state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up.
3-16 Instrument Panel Battery Run-Down Protection The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle’s battery. If any interior or exterior lamp is left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after 10 minutes. Accessory Power Outlet(s) The accessory power outlets can be used to connect electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone.
Instrument Panel Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. For vehicles with the remote start feature, the climate control system functions as part of the remote start feature. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4. 3-17 A (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. To turn the fan off, turn the left knob all the way counterclockwise.
3-18 Instrument Panel ) (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel and the floor outlets. 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets with some air directed to the windshield. When this mode is selected, the system turns the recirculation mode off. Recirculation mode cannot be selected while in floor mode. This helps prevent window fogging. - (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture.
Instrument Panel The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. ; (Outside Air): Press to turn the outside air mode on. An indicator light comes on to show that outside air is on. Air from outside the vehicle will circulate throughout the vehicle. The outside air mode can be used with all modes, but it cannot be used with the recirculation mode.
3-20 Instrument Panel For vehicles with the remote start feature, the rear defogger will automatically turn on. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid.
Instrument Panel Automatic Operation This climate control system automatically maintains the desired temperature inside the vehicle. Do not cover the sensor located on the top of the instrument panel near the windshield or the sensor grille below the climate control faceplate. These two sensors help regulate the inside air temperature. AUTO (Automatic Fan): Turn the fan knob to AUTO for the system to automatically adjust the fan speed to reach the desired inside temperature.
3-22 Instrument Panel Temperature Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature. Select the desired cabin air temperature between 60-90°F (16-32°C). Typically, the best setting is near 75°F (23°C). Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature setting does not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the current airflow mode.
Instrument Panel On hot days, use the automatic fan and automatic air delivery mode settings and the vehicle will reach the desired temperature more quickly. The desired fan and air delivery mode settings can still be adjusted manually. Open the windows to let the hot inside air escape, then close them. This helps reduce the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down and helps the system to operate more efficiently.
3-24 Instrument Panel For vehicles with the remote start feature, the rear defogger will automatically turn on when remote start is activated. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid.
Instrument Panel 2. Lower the loosened glove box housing. 3. Unplug both wire cables and remove the glove box. 4. Remove the air filter cover screw.
3-26 Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could prevent injury. 5. Remove the filter cover and pull out the old air filter. 6. Install the new air filter. 7. Reinstall the air filter cover. Reconnect the wire cabling and re-install the glove box.
Instrument Panel 3-27 Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument cluster is designed to indicate how the vehicle is running. It shows how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel the vehicle has left, and many other things needed to drive safely and economically.
3-28 Instrument Panel Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the vehicle’s speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either miles or kilometers. If the vehicle needs a new odometer installed, the new one is set to the mileage total of the old odometer. If it cannot, it will be set at zero and a label must be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed.
Instrument Panel Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This only occurs if the passenger airbag is enabled. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-51 for more information. The passenger safety belt light, located on the instrument panel, comes on and stays on for several seconds and then flashes for several more.
3-30 Instrument Panel If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, the airbag system may not work properly. Have the vehicle serviced right away. The airbag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when the engine is started. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed immediately. If there is a problem with the airbag system, an airbag Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on.
Instrument Panel If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer/retailer for service. Charging System Light 3-31 Brake System Warning Light { CAUTION If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away.
3-32 Instrument Panel If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected immediately. Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light { CAUTION The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service.
Instrument Panel Power Steering Warning Lights 3-33 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light StabiliTrak® Indicator Light The Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light shows one of these two symbols. The StabiliTrak® light comes on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. For 4-cylinder vehicles with Electric Power Steering (EPS), this light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN as a check to show it is working.
3-34 Instrument Panel Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light The engine coolant temperature light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. Notice: Driving with the engine coolant temperature warning light on could cause the vehicle to overheat. See Engine Overheating on page 5-25. The vehicle’s engine could be damaged, and it might not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Instrument Panel Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It ensures that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. This light comes on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/ retailer.
3-36 Instrument Panel Reduce vehicle speed. An emission system malfunction might be corrected by checking the following items: Avoid hard accelerations. • Make sure the fuel cap is fully The following can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: • • • • Avoid steep uphill grades. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park the vehicle.
Instrument Panel Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the vehicle pass an inspection: • The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on with the engine running, or if the key is in ON/RUN and the light is not on.
3-38 Instrument Panel Change Engine Oil Light Security Light The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 3-14 for more information. Cruise Control Light When the change engine oil light comes on, it means that service is required on the vehicle. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-3 and Engine Oil on page 5-14 for more information. For information regarding this light and the vehicle’s security system, see PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer on page 2-13.
Instrument Panel 3-39 Reduced Engine Power Light The vehicle can be driven at a reduced speed when the reduced engine power light is on but acceleration and speed might be reduced. The performance could be reduced until the next time the vehicle is driven. If this light stays on, see your dealer/retailer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light The reduced engine power light should come on briefly as the engine is started.
3-40 Instrument Panel Low Washer Fluid Warning Light This light flashes when the AWD system is temporarily disabled. Door Ajar Light For more information see All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on page 4-9. Gate Ajar Light The low washer fluid warning light comes on when the windshield washer fluid is low. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-27 for more information. All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light The door ajar light comes on when a door is open. Before driving, check that all doors are properly closed.
Instrument Panel Fuel Gage Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these means the fuel gage is not working properly: 3-41 Low Fuel Warning Light • At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full. United States Canada When the ignition is on, the fuel gage indicates how much fuel is left in the tank. When the indicator nears empty, the low fuel light comes on. There is still a little fuel left, but the fuel tank should be refilled soon.
3-42 Instrument Panel Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). All information appears in the DIC display located in the instrument panel cluster. The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short delay, the DIC displays the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is detected.
Instrument Panel DIC Buttons The buttons are the trip/fuel, vehicle information, customization, and set/reset buttons. The button functions are detailed in the following pages. 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to display the odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, average economy, fuel used, and elapsed time. Some vehicles also display instantaneous economy. The compass and outside temperature will also be shown in the display. The temperature will be shown in °F or °C depending on the units selected.
3-44 Instrument Panel Trip Odometer Press the trip/fuel button until TRIP A or TRIP B displays. This display shows the current distance traveled in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km) since the last reset for the trip odometer. Pressing the trip odometer reset stem will also display the trip odometer. Each trip odometer can be reset to zero separately by pressing the set/reset button while the trip odometer is displayed.
Instrument Panel Elapsed Time Instantaneous Fuel Economy Press the trip/fuel button until ELAPSED TIME displays. This display can be used as a timer. If the vehicle has this display, press the trip/fuel button until INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY displays. This display shows the current fuel economy at a particular moment and will change frequently as driving conditions change. This display shows the instantaneous fuel economy in miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km).
3-46 Instrument Panel When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. See “CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-49. You should change the oil as soon as you can. See Engine Oil on page 5-14. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-3 for more information.
Instrument Panel 4. To match additional transmitters at this time, repeat Step 3. Each vehicle can have a maximum of eight transmitters matched to it. 5. To exit the programming mode, you must cycle the key to LOCK/OFF. Compass Zone Setting This display allows for setting the compass zone. See DIC Compass on page 3-47 for more information. Compass Recalibration This display allows for calibrating the compass. See DIC Compass on page 3-47 for more information.
3-48 Instrument Panel 4. Press the trip/fuel button until the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, is displayed in the DIC. To adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure: Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure 1. Do not set the compass zone when the vehicle is moving. Only set it when the vehicle is in P (Park). Press the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO SET COMPASS ZONE: ## displays. 5. If calibration is necessary, calibrate the compass.
Instrument Panel If the DIC display does not show a heading, for example, N for North, or the heading does not change after making turns, there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic CB or cell phone antenna mount, a magnetic emergency light, magnetic note pad holder, or any other magnetic item. Turn off the vehicle, move the magnetic item, then turn on the vehicle and calibrate the compass.
3-50 Instrument Panel The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them. BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the charging system detects that the battery is being drained. You may notice that the vehicle attempts to reduce the drain for you by turning off accessories, such as interior fans, rear defogger, and heated seats. Turn off all accessories.
Instrument Panel CHECK TIRE PRESSURE On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle’s tires needs to be checked. This message also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire needs to be checked. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read the other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press the set/reset button.
3-52 Instrument Panel ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-25 for more information. This message displays along with a continuous chime when the engine has overheated. Stop and turn the engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damage.
Instrument Panel ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message displays when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. Adjust your driving accordingly. LIFTGATE OPEN This message displays when the liftgate is not closed completely. Close the liftgate completely. See Liftgate on page 2-9. OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may occur.
3-54 Instrument Panel REPLACE REMOTE KEY FOB BATTERY This message displays if a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter battery is low. The battery needs to be replaced in the transmitter. See “Battery Replacement” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4. SERVICE A/C (Air Conditioning) SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem detected in the air conditioning system. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/ retailer.
Instrument Panel SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is not functioning properly. A warning light also appears on the instrument panel cluster. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 3-33 and Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8 for more information. Have the TCS serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays when there is a problem with the transmission.
3-56 Instrument Panel TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays when the TPMS is re-learning the tire positions on your vehicle. The tire positions must be re-learned after rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-56, Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-51, and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-49 for more information.
Instrument Panel TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays and a chime sounds as a reminder to turn off the turn signal if you drive your vehicle for more than about 3/4 mile (1.2 km) with a turn signal on. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-6 for more information. DIC Vehicle Customization Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting.
3-58 Instrument Panel DISPLAY LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear. Press the customization button until the PRESS V TO SET DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: ENGLISH (default): All messages will appear in English. FRANCAIS: All messages will appear in French.
Instrument Panel AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not to turn off the automatic door unlocking feature. It also allows you to select which doors and when the doors will automatically unlock. See Automatic Door Unlock on page 2-8 for more information. Press the customization button until PRESS V TO SET AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.
3-60 Instrument Panel VERIFICATION LIGHTS ONLY: The exterior lamps will flash when you press the lock button on the RKE transmitter. VERIFICATION HORN ONLY: The horn will sound on the second press of the lock button on the RKE transmitter. VERIFICATION HORN & LIGHTS (default): The exterior lamps will flash when you press the lock button on the RKE transmitter, and the horn will sound when the lock button is pressed again within five seconds of the previous command.
Instrument Panel DELAY DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle’s doors will be delayed. When locking the doors with the power door lock switch and a door is open, this feature will delay locking the doors until five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use. The key must be out of the ignition for this feature to work.
3-62 Instrument Panel 30 SECONDS: The exterior lamps will stay on for 30 seconds. 2 MINUTES: The exterior lamps will stay on for two minutes. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
Instrument Panel REMOTE START If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to turn the remote start off or on. The remote start feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-5 for more information. Press the customization button until PRESS V TO SET REMOTE START appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.
3-64 Instrument Panel Exiting the Feature Settings Menu The feature settings menu will be exited when any of the following occurs: • The vehicle is no longer in ON/RUN. • The trip/fuel or vehicle information DIC buttons are pressed. • The end of the feature settings menu is reached and exited. • A 40 second time period has elapsed with no selection made. Audio System(s) Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to become familiar with its features.
Instrument Panel The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-17 for more information. Setting the Clock Radio with Single CD (MP3) Player To set the time and date: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. Press O to turn the radio on. 2. Press H and the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year) displays. 3.
3-66 Instrument Panel Six-Disc CD (MP3) Player To set the time and date: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. Press O to turn the radio on. 2. Press MENU. 3. Press the softkey below the H tab. The HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY displays. 4. Press the softkey below any one of the tabs you want to change. 5. To increase the time or date do one of the following: • Press the softkey located below the selected tab. • Press ¨SEEK, or \ FWD. • Turn f clockwise. 6.
Instrument Panel Radio(s) 3-67 information that causes the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station. Playing the Radio O (Power/Volume): Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. Finding a Station BAND: Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM™ (if equipped). f (Tune): Turn to select radio stations.
3-68 Instrument Panel The radio only seeks and scans stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. 4 (Information) (XM™ Satellite Radio Service, MP3, and RDS Features): Press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS station, XM station, or MP3 song. If information is available, the song title information displays on the top line of the display and artist information displays on the bottom line. When information is not available, “NO INFO” displays.
Instrument Panel Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble) BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble): To adjust bass, midrange, or treble, press the f knob until the tone control tabs display. Continue pressing to highlight the desired tab, or press the pushbutton positioned under the desired tab. Turn the f knob to adjust the highlighted setting. Bass, midrange, or treble can also be adjusted by pressing either SEEK arrow, \ FWD, or s REV when the setting is highlighted until the desired level is obtained.
3-70 Instrument Panel Finding a Category (CAT) Station CAT (Category): The CAT button is used to find XM stations when the radio is in the XM mode. To find XM channels within a desired category, perform the following: 4. To exit the category search mode, press the FAV button or BAND button to display favorites again. The radio does not allow categories to be removed or added while the vehicle is moving faster than 5 mph (8 km/h). Undesired XM categories can be removed through the setup menu.
Instrument Panel Radio Messages for XM Only See XM Radio Messages on page 3-79 later in this section for further detail. Radio Messages Calibration Error: The audio system has been calibrated for the vehicle from the factory. If Calibration Error displays, it means that the radio has not been configured properly for the vehicle and it must be returned to your dealer/retailer for service. Locked: This message displays when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up the radio.
3-72 Instrument Panel Care of CDs Care of the CD Player If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R has been handled. Handle them carefully. Store CD-R(s) in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the bottom surface of the disc.
Instrument Panel s REV (Fast Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly within a track. Sound is heard at a reduced volume. Release to resume playing the track. The elapsed time of the track displays. \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly within a track. Sound is heard at a reduced volume. Release to resume playing the track. The elapsed time of the track displays.
3-74 Instrument Panel CD Messages CHECK DISC: If this message displays and/or the CD comes out, it could be: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. • The road is very rough. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play. • The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There could have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label could be caught in the CD player.
Instrument Panel Using an MP3 MP3 Format MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc To burn an MP3 disc on a personal computer: The radio plays MP3 files that were recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW disc. The files can be recorded with the following fixed bit rates: 32 kbps, 40 kbps, 56 kbps, 64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps, 112 kbps, 128 kbps, 160 kbps, 192 kbps, 224 kbps, 256 kbps, and 320 kbps or a variable bit rate.
3-76 Instrument Panel Playlists can be changed by using the previous and next folder buttons, the tune knob, or the SEEK arrows. An MP3 CD-R or CD-RW that was recorded using no file folders can also be played. If a CD-R or CD-RW contains more than the maximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, and 255 files, the player can access and navigate up to the maximum, but all items over the maximum are not accessible. Root Directory The root directory of the CD-R or CD-RW is treated as a folder.
Instrument Panel File System and Naming Playing an MP3 The song name that is displayed is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the file name without the extension (such as .mp3) as the track name. Insert a CD-R or CD-RW partway into the slot (Single CD Player), or press the ^ button and wait for the message to insert disc (Six-Disc CD Player), label side up.
3-78 Instrument Panel S c (Previous Folder): Press the pushbutton positioned under the Folder label to go to the first track in the previous folder. c T (Next Folder): Press the pushbutton positioned under the Folder label to go to the first track in the next folder. s REV (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly within an MP3 file. Sound is heard at a reduced volume. Release to resume playing the file. The elapsed time of the file displays.
Instrument Panel Once the disc has been scanned, the player defaults to playing MP3 files in order by artist. The current artist playing is shown on the second line of the display between the arrows. Once all songs by that artist are played, the player moves to the next artist in alphabetical order on the CD-R/CD-RW and begins playing MP3 files by that artist. To listen to MP3 files by another artist, press the pushbutton located below either arrow button.
3-80 Instrument Panel Channel Off Air: This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to another channel. Channel Unauth: This channel is blocked or cannot be received with your XM Subscription package. Channel Unavail: This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this station was one of the presets, choose another station for that preset button. No Artist Info: No artist information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly.
Instrument Panel Navigation/Radio System Voice Recognition For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the separate Navigation System manual. The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition to interpret voice commands to dial phone numbers and name tags. Bluetooth® Vehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth capable cell phone with a Hands Free Profile to make and receive phone calls. The system can be used while the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY position.
3-82 Instrument Panel Pairing A Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired to the in-vehicle Bluetooth system first and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See the cell phone manufacturers user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not connected, calls will be made using OnStar® Hands-Free Calling, if available. Refer to the OnStar owner’s guide for more information.
Instrument Panel Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1. Press and hold J / 0 for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with “Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone. 3. Say “List”. The system lists all the paired Bluetooth devices. If a phone is connected to the vehicle, the system will say “Is connected” after the connected phone. Deleting a Paired Phone 1. Press and hold J / 0 for two seconds.
3-84 Instrument Panel Using the Store Command The store command allows a phone number to be stored without entering the digits individually. 1. Press and hold J / 0 for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Store”. The system responds with “Store, number please” followed by a tone. 3. Say the complete phone number to be stored at once with no pauses. • If the system recognizes the number it responds with “OK, Storing” and repeats the phone number.
Instrument Panel 3-85 4. After the complete number has been entered, say “Store”. The system responds with “Please say the name tag” followed by a tone. Using the Directory Command Using the Delete Command The directory command lists all of the name tags stored by the system. To use the directory command: The delete command allows specific name tags to be deleted. 5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name tag is recorded and the system responds with “About to store .
3-86 Instrument Panel Using the Delete All Name Tags Command The delete all name tags command deletes all stored phone book name tags and route name tags for OnStar (if present). To use the delete all name tags command: 1. Press and hold J / 0 for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Delete all name tags”. The system responds with “You are about to delete all name tags stored in your phone directory and your route destination directory.
Instrument Panel 4. Continue entering digits until the number to be dialed is complete. After the whole number has been entered, say “Dial”. The system responds with “OK, Dialing” and dials the number. • If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “Clear” at any time to clear the last number. • To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “Verify” at any time and the system will repeat them. Using the Call Command 1. Press and hold J / 0 for two seconds.
3-88 Instrument Panel Call Waiting Three-Way Calling Muting a Call Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. Three-Way Calling must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them. • Press J / 0 to answer an 1. While on a call press J / 0.
Instrument Panel Transferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the in-vehicle Bluetooth system and the cell phone. To Transfer Audio to the Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1. Press J / 0. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Transfer Call.” The system responds with “Transferring call” and the audio will switch from the vehicle to the cell phone.
3-90 Instrument Panel Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers and numbers stored as name tags during a call. This is used when calling a menu driven phone system. Account numbers can be programmed into the phonebook for retrieval during menu driven calls. Sending a Number During a Call 1. Press J / 0. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Dial”. The system responds with “Say a number to send tones” followed by a tone. 3.
Instrument Panel Clearing the System Unless information is deleted out of the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely. This includes all saved name tags in the phonebook and phone pairing information. For information on how to delete this information, see the above sections on Deleting a Paired Phone and Deleting Name Tags. Other Information The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license.
3-92 Instrument Panel Audio Steering Wheel Controls K (End Call): For vehicles with the OnStar® system, press to end a Hands-Free call, an OnStar® call, cancel an incoming call, or end the Advisor Playback. For vehicles with Bluetooth®, press to end a call, or cancel an incoming call. v+v − (Volume): Move the thumbwheel up or down to increase or to decrease the volume. J 0 (Call/Mute): Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.
Instrument Panel FM Stereo Cellular Phone Usage FM signals only reach about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Although the radio has a built-in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference, some static can occur, especially around tall buildings or hills, causing the sound to fade in and out. Cellular phone usage may cause interference with the vehicle’s radio. This interference may occur when making or receiving phone calls, charging the phone’s battery, or simply having the phone on.
3-94 Instrument Panel ✍ NOTES
Driving Your Vehicle Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle Driving Your Vehicle ..............4-1 Driver Behavior .....................4-2 Driving Environment ...............4-2 Vehicle Design ......................4-2 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ............................4-3 Defensive Driving ..................4-3 Drunk Driving .......................4-4 Control of a Vehicle ...............4-4 Braking ................................4-5 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...........
4-2 Driving Your Vehicle Driver Behavior Driving Environment The single most important thing is this: everyone in the vehicle, including the driver, should buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-10. In fact, most serious injuries and fatalities to unbelted occupants can be reduced or prevented by the use of safety belts. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
Driving Your Vehicle Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. • Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. • Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. • Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time. • When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped. • Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require. • Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
4-4 Driving Your Vehicle Drunk Driving { CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a group, designate a driver who will not drink.
Driving Your Vehicle Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-31. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fourths of a second. But that is only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part.
4-6 Driving Your Vehicle Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on, and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal moves a little. This is normal. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.
Driving Your Vehicle 4-7 StabiliTrak® System The vehicle has a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak which combines antilock brake, traction and stability control systems and helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in most driving conditions. This light is located on the instrument panel cluster. StabiliTrak activates when the computer senses a discrepancy between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling.
4-8 Driving Your Vehicle The TCS/StabiliTrak warning light will be on solid to warn the driver that StabiliTrak is disabled and requires service. If the problem does not clear itself after restarting the vehicle, see your dealer/retailer for service. If cruise control is being used when StabiliTrak activates, the cruise control automatically disengages. The cruise control can be re-engaged when road conditions allow. See Cruise Control on page 3-9.
Driving Your Vehicle Press and release this button to turn off TCS. The TCS warning light will be displayed on the instrument panel cluster. The traction control system can be turned back on by pressing the TCS/StabiliTrak button. If the system is limiting wheel spin when the button is pressed, the system will not turn off until there is no longer a current need to limit wheel spin. The system can be turned back on at any time by pressing the button again.
4-10 Driving Your Vehicle If you turn the steering wheel in either direction several times until it stops, or hold the steering wheel in the stopped position for an extended amount of time, you may notice a reduced amount of power steering assist. The normal amount of power steering assist should return shortly after a few normal steering movements. The electric power steering system does not require regular maintenance.
Driving Your Vehicle 4-11 Off-Road Recovery Passing The vehicle’s right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing: • Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass. If in doubt, wait. • Watch for traffic signs, An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision.
4-12 Driving Your Vehicle Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems — brakes, steering, and acceleration — do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger. Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.
Driving Your Vehicle Off-Road Driving Vehicles with all-wheel drive can be used for off-road driving. Vehicles without all-wheel drive should not be driven off-road except on a level, solid surface. Many of the vehicle design features that help make the vehicle more responsive on paved roads during poor weather conditions also help make it better suited for off-road use than conventional passenger vehicles.
4-14 Driving Your Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving { CAUTION • Cargo on the load floor piled • higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forward during a sudden stop. You or your passengers could be injured. Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks. Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain. You or your passengers can be struck by flying objects. Secure the cargo properly.
Driving Your Vehicle • Always carry a litter bag and make sure all refuse is removed from any campsite before leaving. • Take extreme care with open fires (where permitted), camp stoves, and lanterns. • Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials that could catch fire from the heat of the vehicle’s exhaust system. Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your route.
4-16 Driving Your Vehicle Scanning the Terrain Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain. Be familiar with the terrain and its many different features. Surface Conditions: Off-roading surfaces can be hard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow, or ice. Each of these surfaces affects the vehicle’s steering, acceleration, and braking in different ways.
Driving Your Vehicle Driving on Hills Approaching a Hill Off-road driving often takes you up, down, or across a hill. Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what the vehicle can and cannot do. There are some hills that simply cannot be driven, no matter how well built the vehicle. When you approach a hill, decide if it is too steep to climb, descend, or cross. Steepness can be hard to judge.
4-18 Driving Your Vehicle Driving Uphill Once you decide it is safe to drive up the hill: • Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel. • Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain speed. Not using more power than needed can avoid spinning the wheels or sliding. { CAUTION Turning or driving across steep hills can be dangerous. You could lose traction, slide sideways, and possibly roll over. You could be seriously injured or killed.
Driving Your Vehicle • While backing down the hill, put your left hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o’clock position so you can tell if the wheels are straight and can maneuver as you back down. It is best to back down the hill with the wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction. Turning the wheel too far to the left or right will increase the possibility of a rollover.
4-20 Driving Your Vehicle Things not to do when driving down a hill: • When driving downhill, avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill. A hill that is not too steep to drive down might be too steep to drive across. The vehicle could roll over. • Never go downhill with the transmission in N (Neutral), called free-wheeling. The brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fade. Vehicles are much more likely to stall when going uphill, but if it happens when going downhill: 1.
Driving Your Vehicle If you feel the vehicle starting to slide sideways, turn downhill. This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping. The best way to prevent this is to “walk the course” first, so you know what the surface is like before driving it. Stalling on an Incline { CAUTION Getting out on the downhill (low) side of a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous. If the vehicle rolls over, you could be crushed or killed.
4-22 Driving Your Vehicle Driving in Water { CAUTION Driving through rushing water can be dangerous. Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown. If it is only shallow water, it can still wash away the ground from under your tires, and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over. Do not drive through rushing water. Heavy rain can mean flash flooding, and flood waters demand extreme caution. Find out how deep the water is before driving through it.
Driving Your Vehicle • Avoid staring directly into approaching headlamps. • Keep the windshield and all glass on your vehicle clean — inside and out. • Keep your eyes moving, especially during turns or curves. No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But, as we get older, these differences increase. A 50-year-old driver might need at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
4-24 Driving Your Vehicle Before Leaving on a Long Trip To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing.
Driving Your Vehicle { CAUTION Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear when going downhill. • Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane.
4-26 Driving Your Vehicle Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6. To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: • Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-5. • Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror. { CAUTION Snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. This may cause exhaust gases to get inside.
Driving Your Vehicle Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps. If it takes some time for help to arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle speed. This keeps the battery charged to restart the vehicle and to signal for help with the headlamps. Do this as little as possible to save fuel.
4-28 Driving Your Vehicle Loading the Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification/Tire label. CAUTION (Continued) vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash.
Driving Your Vehicle Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
4-30 Driving Your Vehicle weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle’s capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 2 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg). B. Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 5 = 750 lbs (340 kg). C. Available Cargo Weight = 250 lbs (113 kg). Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg). B. Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg). C.
Driving Your Vehicle The label shows the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, cargo, and trailer tongue weight, if the vehicle is pulling a trailer. The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
4-32 Driving Your Vehicle Towing Towing Your Vehicle To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6. To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes, such as behind a motorhome, see “Recreational Vehicle Towing” following.
Driving Your Vehicle 5. To prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove the 2 amp IGN SW fuse from the instrument panel fuse block and store it in a safe location. See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-80 To tow the vehicle from the front with all four wheels on the ground: 1. Position the vehicle that will be towed and secure it to the towing vehicle. 2. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY. 3. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral). 4.
4-34 Driving Your Vehicle Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) 5. Remove the key from the ignition. All-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed with two wheels on the ground. To properly tow these vehicles, they should be placed on a platform trailer with all four wheels off of the ground or dinghy towed from the front. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 7. Release the parking brake.
Driving Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer { CAUTION Notice: Towing the vehicle from the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never have the vehicle towed from the rear. The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even at all. The driver and passengers could be seriously injured.
4-36 Driving Your Vehicle The following information has many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before pulling a trailer. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transmission, rear axle, wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight.
Driving Your Vehicle Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how the rig is used. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. It can depend on any special equipment on the vehicle, and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry. See “Weight of the Trailer Tongue” later in this section for more information.
4-38 Driving Your Vehicle weight may reduce the trailering capacity more than the total of the additional weight. Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Driving Your Vehicle The weight at the rear axle could be 850 lbs (386 kg) X 1.5 = 1,275 lbs (578 kg). Since the rear axle already weighs 2,700 lbs (1 225 kg), adding 1,275 lbs (578 kg) brings the total to 3,975 lbs (1 803 kg). This is very close to, but within the limit for RGAWR as well. The vehicle is set to trailer up to 8,500 lbs (3 856 kg).
4-40 Driving Your Vehicle Hitches Safety Chains It is important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why the right hitch is needed. Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Driving Your Vehicle CAUTION (Continued) To maximize safety when towing a trailer: • Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks and make necessary repairs before starting a trip. • Never drive with the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window open. • Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. • Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control System in the Index.
4-42 Driving Your Vehicle Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. The vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do this so the trailer will not strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance.
Driving Your Vehicle Parking on Hills { CAUTION Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous. If something goes wrong, the rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both the vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. When possible, always park the rig on a flat surface. If parking the rig on a hill: 1. Press the brake pedal, but do not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn the wheels into the curb if facing downhill or into traffic if facing uphill. 2.
4-44 Driving Your Vehicle ✍ NOTES
Service and Appearance Care Service and Appearance Care Service Service ................................5-3 Accessories and Modifications .......................5-3 California Proposition 65 Warning .............................5-4 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ........5-4 Doing Your Own Service Work ......................5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle ...........5-5 Fuel Fuel ....................................5-5 Gasoline Octane ...................
5-2 Service and Appearance Care Tire Inspection and Rotation ............................5-56 When It Is Time for New Tires .........................5-57 Buying New Tires ................5-58 Different Size Tires and Wheels .............................5-59 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................5-60 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance .....................5-61 Wheel Replacement .............5-62 Tire Chains .........................5-62 If a Tire Goes Flat ...............
Service and Appearance Care Service For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer. You will receive genuine Saturn parts and Saturn-trained and supported service people. Genuine Saturn parts have one of these marks.
5-4 Service and Appearance Care California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems (including some inside the vehicle), many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals.
Service and Appearance Care Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle Things added to the outside of the vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This can cause wind noise and can affect fuel economy and windshield washer performance. Check with your dealer/retailer before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle. 5-5 Fuel Gasoline Octane Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle.
5-6 Service and Appearance Care If the octane rating is less than 87, you might notice an audible knocking noise when you drive, commonly referred to as spark knock. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. If you are using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking, the engine needs service. Gasoline Specifications At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States or CAN/ CGSB-3.5 or 3.511 in Canada.
Service and Appearance Care For customers who do not use TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, one bottle of GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel tank at every engine oil change, can help clean deposits from fuel injectors and intake valves. GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS is the only gasoline additive recommended by General Motors. Also, your dealer/retailer has additives that will help correct and prevent most deposit-related problems.
5-8 Service and Appearance Care Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel might be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you will be driving.
Service and Appearance Care To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released too soon, it will spring back to the right. To avoid fuel contact on the painted surface of the vehicle when filling the fuel tank, place the tethered cap on the fuel filler door. { CAUTION Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
5-10 Service and Appearance Care Filling a Portable Fuel Container { CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor. You can be badly burned and the vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: • Dispense fuel only into approved containers. • Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup bed, or on any surface other than the ground.
Service and Appearance Care Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located under the instrument panel on the driver side of the vehicle. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift up on the secondary hood release lever. 3. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly.
5-12 Service and Appearance Care Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.4L L4 engine, you will see the following: A. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17. B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System on page 5-19. C. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-14. D. Engine Oil Fill Cap (Out of View). See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-14. E. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes on page 5-28. F.
Service and Appearance Care When you open the hood on the 3.5L V6 engine (3.6L V6 similar), you will see the following: A. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17. B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Out of View). See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-26. C. Electric Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System on page 5-19. D. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-14. 5-13 E. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View).
5-14 Service and Appearance Care Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil dipstick. 1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan.
Service and Appearance Care What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: • GM6094M Use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 SAE 5W-30 is best for the vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. • American Petroleum Institute (API) starburst symbol Oils meeting these requirements should have the starburst symbol on the container.
5-16 Service and Appearance Care Engine Oil Additives / Engine Oil Flushes Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils with the starburst symbol that meet GM Standard GM6094M are all that is needed for good performance and engine protection. Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter.
Service and Appearance Care What to Do with Used Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil. See the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.
5-18 Service and Appearance Care 6. Inspect or replace the air filter element. If the air filter element is dirty, you should replace it. If it is only dusty, it may be cleaned by blowing compressed air through it from the clean side. Make sure you are away from the engine compartment when cleaning the air filter with compressed air. Wipe all dust from inside of the housing and inspect the air cleaner and air outlet duct for cracks, cuts and deterioration. The air outlet duct must be replaced if damaged.
Service and Appearance Care Notice: Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage the vehicle, and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle’s warranty. Always use the automatic transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13. Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: For the 2.4L, 3.5L and 3.
5-20 Service and Appearance Care The coolant level should be between the MIN and MAX lines. If it is not, you may have a leak at the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump, or somewhere else in the cooling system. { CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned.
Service and Appearance Care 5-21 { CAUTION { CAUTION { CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap — even a little — they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap.
5-22 Service and Appearance Care This will allow any pressure still left to be vented out the discharge hose. 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower.
Service and Appearance Care • Protect against rust and corrosion. • Help keep the proper engine temperature. • Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL® can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant may require changing sooner, at the first maintenance service after each 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Any repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
5-24 Service and Appearance Care Checking Coolant { CAUTION Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap — even a little — when the engine and radiator are hot. The surge tank is located on the driver side of the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. The vehicle must be on a level surface.
Service and Appearance Care Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. If you need to replace your coolant surge tank pressure cap, see your retailer. Engine Overheating There is a coolant temperature warning light on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 3-34.
5-26 Service and Appearance Care If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. If you have an air conditioner and it is on, turn it off. 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the windows as necessary. 3. Try to minimize engine load. If you are in a traffic jam, shift to N (Neutral); otherwise, shift to the highest gear possible while driving. If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive.
Service and Appearance Care 4. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. 5. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. 6. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. 7. Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. The fluid level should be within the area indicated on the dipstick when the engine is cold. What to Use Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield or rear window washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use.
5-28 Service and Appearance Care Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: • The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear. When new linings are installed, the fluid level goes back up. • A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic system can also cause a low fluid level.
Service and Appearance Care Notice: Brake Wear • Using the wrong fluid can badly This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brake pedal firmly. damage brake hydraulic system parts.
5-30 Service and Appearance Care Replacing Brake System Parts Battery The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. The vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts. When parts of the braking system are replaced — for example, when the brake linings wear down and new ones are installed — be sure to get new approved replacement parts.
Service and Appearance Care Jump Starting If the vehicle battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. { CAUTION Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They contain gas that can explode or ignite. • They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you.
5-32 Service and Appearance Care 4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on that vehicle. Open the hood on your vehicle and find the remote positive (+) and remote negative (−) jump starting terminals. To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, press the tab on the bottom of the fuse block and lift the cover up. The remote negative (−) terminal is a stud on the driver side near the underhood fuse block.
Service and Appearance Care { CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could also be damaged. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
5-34 Service and Appearance Care To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 11. Press the unlock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter to disarm your security system, if equipped. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 12.
Service and Appearance Care All-Wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant It is recommended that the all-wheel drive lubricants be checked and filled by the dealer/retailer. A fluid loss could indicate a problem; check and have it repaired, if needed. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13.
5-36 Service and Appearance Care How to Check Lubricant AWD Differential Case If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. A fluid loss could indicate a problem; check and have it repaired, if needed. Headlamp Aiming The headlamp aiming system has been preset at the factory.
Service and Appearance Care • The vehicle should not have any snow, ice, or mud on it. • The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlamp aiming is being performed. 5-37 To adjust the vertical aim, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. • The vehicle should be normally loaded with a full tank of fuel and one person or 160 lbs (75 kg) sitting on the driver’s seat. • Tires should be properly inflated.
5-38 Service and Appearance Care Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up which may cause damage to the headlamp. 6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being adjusted. This allows only the beam of light from the headlamp being adjusted to be seen on the flat surface. 7.
Service and Appearance Care Bulb Replacement Headlamps For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-41. To replace one of the headlamp bulbs, use the following procedure. To replace the parking/turn signal lamp bulb, see Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps on page 5-40. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer/retailer. Halogen Bulbs { CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
5-40 Service and Appearance Care Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps To replace a front turn signal or parking lamp bulb: 1. Follow Steps 1 through 6 under Headlamps on page 5-39 to access the front turn signal or parking lamp. 3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket assembly. 4. Push the new bulb into the bulb socket assembly. 5. Insert the bulb assembly into the headlamp assembly. Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps To replace one of these bulbs: 6.
Service and Appearance Care 1. Open the liftgate. License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Remove the two screws holding each of the license plate lamps to the fascia. 5-41 4. Push the new bulb into the bulb socket and turn it clockwise to lock it into place. 5. Push and turn the license plate back through the fascia opening. 6. Reinstall the two screws holding the license plate lamps to the fascia. Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp 2. Remove the two screws holding in the taillamp assembly.
5-42 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement To replace the rear wiper blade: Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-3 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-15. To replace the windshield wiper blade: 2.
Service and Appearance Care Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your vehicle Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer. { CAUTION • Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. • Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing. You could have an air-out and a serious accident.
5-44 Service and Appearance Care Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. See the “Tire Size” illustration later in this section for more detail.
Service and Appearance Care (B) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. Compact Spare Tire Example (A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone flat.
5-46 Service and Appearance Care Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S. Tire and Rim Association. (B) Tire Width: The three-digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall.
Service and Appearance Care Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat from driving. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-49.
5-48 Service and Appearance Care Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight. Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading the Vehicle on page 4-28. Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions. Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle.
Service and Appearance Care Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See Loading the Vehicle on page 4-28. Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight. Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle’s capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure.
5-50 Service and Appearance Care When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Do not forget to check the compact spare tire, it should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). For additional information regarding the compact spare tire, see Compact Spare Tire on page 5-71. How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are under-inflated.
Service and Appearance Care If your vehicle has P235/55R18 size tires, they will require inflation pressure adjustment when driving your vehicle at speeds of 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher. Set the cold inflation pressure to the maximum inflation pressure shown on the tire sidewall, or 38 psi (262 kPa), whichever is lower. See the example following. When you end this high-speed driving, return the tires to the cold tire inflation pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label.
5-52 Service and Appearance Care Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
Service and Appearance Care Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists. TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly, excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in the vehicle’s tires and transmit the tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle.
5-54 Service and Appearance Care The TPMS malfunction light comes on at each ignition cycle until the problem is corrected. Some of the conditions that can cause the malfunction light to come on are: • One of the road tires has been replaced with the spare tire. The spare tire does not have a TPMS sensor. The TPMS malfunction light should go off once you re-install the road tire containing the TPMS sensor.
Service and Appearance Care To decrease the tire’s air-pressure use the pointed end of the valve cap, a pencil-style air pressure gage, or a key. You have two minutes to match each tire and wheel position. If it takes longer than two minutes to match any tire and wheel position, the matching process stops and you will need to start over. The TPMS matching process is outlined below: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN with the engine off. 3.
5-56 Service and Appearance Care Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that you regularly inspect the vehicle’s tires, including the spare tire, for signs of wear or damage. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-57 for more information. Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-3. The purpose of a regular tire rotation is to achieve a uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle.
Service and Appearance Care CAUTION • The tread or sidewall is cracked, (Continued) cut, or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-64.
5-58 Service and Appearance Care Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) system rating. If you need replacement tires, GM strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC Spec rating.
Service and Appearance Care { CAUTION If you use bias-ply tires on the vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle. If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating, and construction type (radial and bias-belted tires) as your vehicle’s original tires.
5-60 Service and Appearance Care Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which grades tires by treadwear, traction, and temperature performance. This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.
Service and Appearance Care Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
5-62 Service and Appearance Care Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer/retailer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer/retailer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Service and Appearance Care CAUTION (Continued) The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash. Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on the vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. Follow that manufacturer’s instructions.
5-64 Service and Appearance Care Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-5. { CAUTION Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people. You and they could be badly injured or even killed. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1.
Service and Appearance Care Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 5-65 3. Lift the load floor and hang the hook to the tailgate opening. To access the spare tire: 1. Open the liftgate. 4. Remove the tire protector foam. 2. Push the levers on the load floor. 5. Remove the wheel retainer bolt holding down the spare tire by turning it counterclockwise. 6. Remove the compact spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-71 for more information.
5-66 Service and Appearance Care The tools are located between the compact spare tire and the liftgate. To access the tools: 3. Remove the straps holding the bag containing the wheel wrench and extension jack handle. Remove the wheel wrench and extension jack handle from the bag. The tools you will be using include: Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-64 for more information. A. Tool Bag B. Wing-bolt C. Jack 1.
Service and Appearance Care 5-67 { CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. { CAUTION 4. Position the lift head at the jack location nearest the flat tire. Make sure all of the jack lift head is touching the jacking flange under the body. Do not place the jack under a body panel.
5-68 Service and Appearance Care { CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, only use it for changing a flat tire.
Service and Appearance Care CAUTION 13. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown. { CAUTION Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be (Continued) (Continued) tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts.
5-70 Service and Appearance Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools { CAUTION Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. To store the flat or spare tire and tools, do the following: 1. Place the wheel wrench into the bag and use the straps to secure the bag to the fully collapsed jack. 2.
Service and Appearance Care 5. Remove the disk (A) from the retainer bolt. Turn the disk (A) over and place it back on the retainer bolt. Return the disk back to its original position after removing the flat tire from the spare tire compartment and before storing the spare tire. Compact Spare Tire { CAUTION and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced where you want. Replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can.
5-72 Service and Appearance Care Appearance Care Interior Cleaning The vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on the upholstery. Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces. Regular vacuuming is recommended to remove particles from the upholstery. It is important to keep the upholstery from becoming and remaining heavily soiled. Soils should be removed as quickly as possible.
Service and Appearance Care Do not clean the vehicle using: Fabric/Carpet • A knife or any other sharp object Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats. For any soil, always try to remove it first with plain water or club soda.
5-74 Service and Appearance Care Leather A soft cloth dampened with water can be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used. Allow the leather to dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry. Never use steam to clean leather. Never use spot lifters or spot removers on leather.
Service and Appearance Care Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp weather frequent application may be required. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13. Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve the vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often.
5-76 Service and Appearance Care Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. industrial chimneys, etc., can damage the vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Service and Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels Notice: Chrome wheels and other chrome trim may be damaged if the vehicle is not washed after driving on roads that have been sprayed with magnesium, calcium or sodium chloride. These chlorides are used on roads for conditions such as ice and dust. Always wash the vehicle’s chrome with soap and water after exposure.
5-78 Service and Appearance Care Sheet Metal Damage Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody.
Service and Appearance Care Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label This label is on the inside of the glove box. It is very helpful if parts need to be ordered. The label has the following information: • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for the vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver side. It can be seen through the windshield from outside the vehicle.
5-80 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have it fixed. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse block protect the power windows and other power accessories.
Service and Appearance Care Fuses Fuses Usage PWR SEAT Power Seat PASS P/WIN Passenger Side Power Window DRIV P/WIN Driver Side Power Window S/ROOF Sunroof Module Fuses CIGAR ECM/TCM FSCM Engine Control Module (ECM)/ Transmission Control Module (TCM) Fuel Storage Control Module Usage ISRVM Inside Rearview Mirror CLUSTER Instrument Panel Cluster AIR BAG Airbag System OSRVM Outside Rearview Mirror KEY CAP Key Capture Solenoid WHL S/W Steering Wheel Switch F/DR LCK Front Driver Door
5-82 Service and Appearance Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Control BCM (VB4) Body Module (VB4) FSCM Fuel Storage Control Module Control BCM (VB5) Body Module (VB5) RR CLR TRL AIRCON AUDIO Trailer Air Conditioner IGN SW Ignition Switch AIR BAG Air Bag System WASHER Washer Pump APO1 Control BCM (VB2) Body Module (VB2) DRL Audio Body Control BCM (VB7) Module (VB7) Accessory Power Outlet 1 Rear Closure Daytime Running Light Control BCM (VB1) Body Module (VB1) ONSTAR Relays RELAY ACC/RAP
Service and Appearance Care Fuses ECM Usage Engine Control Module ENG-3 Engine 3 ENG-2 Engine 2 ENG-1 Engine 1 HYBRID BEC Not Used RUN S/ROOF 5-83 Run Sunroof Module Seat Control HTD/SEAT Heated Module Fuses FAN MAIN Usage Cooling Fan Main REAR/WPR Rear Wiper Motor FAN AUX Cooling Fan Auxiliary Fuses Usage Engine Control Module/ ECM/TCM/ Transmission Control Module/ SGCM Serial Data Gateway Communication Module BCM Body Control Module STRTR Starter Motor WPR Windshield Wiper
5-84 Service and Appearance Care Fuses Usage Drive 4WD/ESCM All-Wheel System ABS Antilock Brake System Module Conditioning A/C CLTCH Air Compressor BLWR MTR Blower Motor AMP HORN ABS I/P BEC Amplifier Horn Antilock Brake System Module Instrument Panel Bussed Electrical Center Fuses Usage Fuses Usage FRT FOG Front Fog Lamps STOP LP Instrument Panel Bussed Electrical Center DEFOG Defroster Fog I/P BEC HDLP LO RT Driver Side Low-Beam Headlamp Turn and T/LAMP RT Right Parking Lamps HDLP LO
Service and Appearance Care Relays FAN MAIN RLY Usage Cooling Fan Main Relay FAN CTRL Cooling Fan Control RLY Relay FAN AUX RLY Cooling Fan Auxiliary Relay PWR/TRN RLY Engine Control Module/CAM, Canister, Injectors, Electronic Throttle Control Relay STRTR RLY Starter Relay Relays RUN RLY Usage Run Relay A/C CLTCH Air Conditioning RLY Compressor Relay WPR SPD RLY Windshield Wiper Speed Relay HORN RLY Horn Relay WPR CNTRL RLY Windshield Wiper Control Relay T/LAMP RLY Parking Lamp Relay Relays
5-86 Service and Appearance Care Capacities and Specifications Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Capacities English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.4L L4 Engine 9.0 qt 8.5 L 3.5L V6 Engine 11.0 qt 10.4 L 3.6L V6 Engine 11.5 qt 10.9 L 2.4L L4 Engine 5.0 qt 4.7 L 3.5L V6 Engine 4.0 qt 3.8 L 3.6L V6 Engine 5.
Service and Appearance Care 5-87 Capacities Application English Metric Four-Speed Automatic 6.9 qt 6.5 L Six-Speed Automatic 9.5 qt 9.0 L 100 ft lb 140 Y Transmission Fluid* Wheel Nut Torque *Transmission fluid capacity is approximate. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-18 for information on checking fluid level. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
5-88 Service and Appearance Care ✍ NOTES
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Introduction Maintenance Schedule Introduction ..........................6-1 Maintenance Requirements .....6-1 Your Vehicle and the Environment ........................6-1 Using the Maintenance Schedule ............................6-2 Scheduled Maintenance .........6-3 Additional Required Services ....6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ..........6-8 Owner Checks and Services ...........................6-10 At Each Fuel Fill .................
6-2 Maintenance Schedule Using the Maintenance Schedule We want to help keep this vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You might drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you might drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You might use the vehicle in making deliveries. Or you might drive it to work, to do errands, or in many other ways. Because of all the different ways people use their vehicles, maintenance needs vary.
Maintenance Schedule To purchase service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15. Owner Checks and Services on page 6-10 tells what should be checked, when to check it, and what can easily be done to help keep the vehicle in good condition. The proper replacement parts, fluids, and lubricants to use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 and Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-15. When the vehicle is serviced, make sure these are used.
6-4 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance I — Use Maintenance I if the Change Engine Oil light displays within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased or Maintenance II was performed. Maintenance II — Use Maintenance II if the previous service performed was Maintenance I. Always use Maintenance II whenever the light displays 10 months or more since the last service or if the light has not come on at all for one year.
Maintenance Schedule 6-5 Scheduled Maintenance (cont’d) Service Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services” in this section. Inspect suspension and steering components. See footnote (b). Maintenance I Maintenance II • • • Inspect engine cooling system. See footnote (c). • Inspect wiper blades. See footnote (d). • Inspect restraint system components. See footnote (e). • Lubricate body components. See footnote (f).
6-6 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 000) 125,000 (200 000) 150,000 (240 000) Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. • • • • • • Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components.
Maintenance Schedule 6-7 Additional Required Services (cont’d) Service and Miles (Kilometers) Change transfer case fluid (severe service). See footnote (h). Change transfer case fluid (normal service). See footnote (m). 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) • 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 000) • 125,000 (200 000) 150,000 (240 000) • • Engine cooling system service (or every five years, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i). • Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
6-8 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
Maintenance Schedule (g) Check system for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear. (h) Severe service is when the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. − When doing frequent trailer towing. − Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery service.
6-10 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure vehicle safety, dependability, and emission control performance. Your dealer/retailer can assist with these checks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to the vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13.
Maintenance Schedule At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check { CAUTION When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-24. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3.
6-12 Maintenance Schedule 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON/RUN, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact your dealer/retailer for service. Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position.
Maintenance Schedule 6-13 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Usage Engine Oil Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Windshield Washer Hydraulic Power Steering System Parking Brake Cable Guides Automatic Transmission Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
6-14 Maintenance Schedule Usage Transfer Case and Carrier Assembly - Differential Key Lock Cylinders Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Hood, Liftgate Door, and Rear Folding Seat Hinges Sunroof Track Weatherstrip Conditioning Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 89021678) meeting GM Specification 9986115. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
Maintenance Schedule 6-15 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your retailer. Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter 2.4L L4 3.5L V6 3.6L V6 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element Spark Plugs 2.4L L4 3.5L V6 3.6L V6 Wiper Blades Driver Side – 24 in (60.0 cm) Passenger Side – 16 in (40.0 cm) Rear – 12.0 in (30.
6-16 Maintenance Schedule Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.5L V6 (LZ4) Engine 3.6L V6 (LY7) Engine 2.
Maintenance Schedule 6-17 Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-1. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-10 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
6-18 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record (cont’d) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record (cont’d) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-19
6-20 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record (cont’d) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed
Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...........................7-1 Online Owner Center .............7-4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users .................................7-5 Customer Assistance Offices ....7-5 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .............................7-6 Roadside Assistance Program .............................7-6 Scheduling Service Appointments ......................
7-2 Customer Assistance Information Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at this level. STEP TWO: Should you need additional assistance, in the U.S., contact the Saturn Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-553-6000. In Canada, call the Saturn Customer Communication Centre at 1-800-263-1999.
Customer Assistance Information Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case is generally heard within 40 days. If you do not agree with the decision given in your case, you can reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you.
7-4 Customer Assistance Information Online Owner Center Other Helpful Links: Online Owner Center (U.S.) — www.gmownercenter.com/ saturn Saturn — www.saturn.com Information and services customized for your specific vehicle — all in one convenient place. Help Center — www.saturn.
Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist owners who have hearing difficulties, Saturn has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment in its Saturn Customer Assistance Center. Any hearing or speech-impaired customer who has access to a TDD or to a conventional Text Telephone (TTY) can communicate with Saturn by dialing 1-800-TDD-6000. TTY users in Canada may dial 1-800-263-3830.
7-6 Customer Assistance Information GM Mobility Reimbursement Program This program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward eligible aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle such as hand controls, wheelchair/scooter lifts, etc. The offer is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease.
Customer Assistance Information Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Saturn and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification. Saturn and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or payment to an owner or driver if they decide the claims are made too often, or the same type of claim is made many times.
7-8 Customer Assistance Information Services Specific to Canadian Purchased Vehicles • Fuel delivery: Reimbursement is approximately $5 Canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted. Propane and other fuels are not provided through this service. • Lock-Out Service: Vehicle registration is required. • Trip Routing Service: Detailed maps of North America are provided when requested either with the most direct route or the most scenic route. There is a limit of six requests per year.
Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating retailers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada), extended powertrain, and hybrid specific warranties in both the U.S. and Canada. Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait.
7-10 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your retailer 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 an overnight warranty repair. Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state/provincial, local, and rental vehicle provider requirements.
Customer Assistance Information Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. 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.
7-12 Customer Assistance Information If a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. • Check to make sure that 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 emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash 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.
Customer Assistance Information • Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. Whether you select a dealer/ retailer 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.
7-14 Customer Assistance Information 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.
Customer Assistance Information 7-15 Service Publications Ordering Information In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time Service Manuals RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: helminc.
7-16 Customer Assistance Information Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your Saturn vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven. For example, your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle.
Customer Assistance Information Saturn will not access this data or share it with others except: 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 Saturn’s defense of litigation through the discovery process; or, as required by law.
7-18 Customer Assistance Information ✍ NOTES
INDEX A About Driving Your Vehicle ......... ii Accessories and Modifications ...................... 5-3 Accessory Power ................. 2-17 Accessory Power Outlets ...... 3-16 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .... 1-57 Additional Required Services, Scheduled Maintenance ....... 6-6 Additives, Fuel ...................... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ....................... 5-79 Adjustment Chime Level .................... 3-93 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ....... 5-17 Air Conditioning ..
i-2 INDEX Audio System (cont.) Setting the Clock .............. 3-65 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............ 3-93 Audio System(s) .................. 3-67 Audio Systems Radio Reception ............... 3-92 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 3-91 Automatic Climate Control System ........................... 3-20 Automatic Door Lock .............. 2-8 Automatic Door Unlock ........... 2-8 Automatic Headlamp System ........................... 3-13 Automatic Transmission Fluid ..............................
INDEX Child Restraints (cont.) Older Children .................. Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ................ Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ................ Systems .......................... Where to Put the Restraint ...................... Chime Level Adjustment ........ Circuit Breakers ................... Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ............. Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...... Fabric/Carpet ................... Finish Care ......................
i-4 INDEX Door Ajar Light ........................ 3-40 Automatic Door Lock .......... 2-8 Automatic Door Unlock ........ 2-8 Delayed Locking ................. 2-8 Locks ............................... 2-7 Power Door Locks .............. 2-8 Rear Door Security Locks .... 2-8 Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive ................ 5-35 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ........... 1-4 Driver Behavior ..................... 4-2 Driver Information Center (DIC) .................... 3-42 DIC Operation and Displays ...........
INDEX F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ............ 5-17 Finish Damage .................... 5-78 Fixed Mast Antenna ............. 3-93 Flashers, Hazard Warning ....... 3-5 Flash-to-Pass ........................ 3-7 Flat Tire .............................. 5-63 Flat Tire, Changing ............... 5-64 Flat Tire, Storing .................. 5-70 Fluid Automatic Transmission ..... 5-18 Power Steering ................. 5-26 Windshield Washer ........... 5-27 Fog Lamp Fog ................................
i-6 INDEX Highway Hypnosis ................ 4-24 Hill and Mountain Roads ....... 4-24 Hood Checking Things Under ..... 5-10 Release .......................... 5-11 Horn .................................... 3-5 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .......................... 1-14 I Ignition Positions .................. 2-16 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ........................ 1-26 Inflation - Tire Pressure ......... 5-49 Instrument Panel Brightness ....................... 3-14 Cluster .............
INDEX Lights (cont.) Reduced Engine Power ..... 3-39 Safety Belt Reminders ....... 3-28 Security ........................... 3-38 Service Vehicle Soon ........ 3-40 StabiliTrak® Indicator ......... 3-33 Tire Pressure ................... 3-34 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning .............. 3-33 Warning, Power Steering ... 3-33 Loading Your Vehicle ............ 4-28 Locks Automatic Door Lock .......... 2-8 Automatic Door Unlock ........ 2-8 Delayed Locking ................. 2-8 Door .....................
i-8 INDEX Oil Change Engine Oil Light .... 3-38 Engine ............................ 5-14 Engine Oil Life System ...... 5-16 Pressure Light .................. 3-37 Older Children, Restraints ...... 1-23 Online Owner Center .............. 7-4 OnStar, Privacy .................... 7-17 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ............... 2-33 Operation, Universal Home Remote System ................ 2-37 Outlet Adjustment ................. 3-24 Outlets Accessory Power .............. 3-16 Outside Convex Mirror ..
INDEX Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming .......................... 2-29 Rearview Mirrors .................. 2-29 Reclining Seatbacks ............... 1-6 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ........................ 6-13 Recreational Vehicle Towing ... 4-32 Reduced Engine Power Light ............................... 3-39 Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility ......... 7-6 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ............................. 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation ..............
i-10 INDEX Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Position ............ 1-37 Right Front Seat Position ... 1-39 Security Light ...................... 3-38 Service ................................ 5-3 Accessories and Modifications .................. 5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle ..... 5-5 Doing Your Own Work ........ 5-4 Engine Soon Lamp ........... 3-35 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-15 Scheduling Appointments ..... 7-8 Vehicle Soon Light ............
INDEX Tire Pressure Light .................. Tires .................................. Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ...................... Buying New Tires ............. Chains ............................ Changing a Flat Tire ......... Cleaning .......................... Compact Spare ................ Different Size ................... High-Speed Operation ....... If a Tire Goes Flat ............ Inflation - Tire Pressure ..... Inspection and Rotation ..... Installing the Spare Tire .....
i-12 INDEX W Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ........................ 3-26 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages .................... 3-49 Hazard Warning Flashers .... 3-5 Safety and Symbols .............. iii Washer Fluid, Low Warning Light ............................... 3-40 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ....................... 5-61 Different Size ................... 5-59 Replacement .................... 5-62 When It Is Time for New Tires ...............................
