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Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle
Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can
affect the airflow around it. This may cause wind
noise and affect windshield washer performance. Check
with your dealer before adding equipment to the
outside of your vehicle.
Fuel
Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the
proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Gasoline Octane
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87
or higher. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a
heavy knocking noise when you drive. If this occurs, use
a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as
possible. Otherwise, you might damage your engine. A
little pinging noise when you accelerate or drive uphill is
considered normal. This does not indicate a problem
exists or that a higher-octane fuel is necessary. If you are
using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy
knocking, your engine needs service.
Gasoline Specifications
It is recommended that gasoline meet specifications
which were developed by automobile manufacturers
around the world and contained in the World-Wide Fuel
Charter which is available from the Alliance of Automobile
Manufacturers at www.autoalliance.org/fuel_charter.htm.
Gasoline meeting these specifications could provide
improved driveability and emission control system
performance compared to other gasoline.
California Fuel
If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission
Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it
is designed to operate on fuels that meet California
specifications. If this fuel is not available in states
adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle
will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal
specifications, but emission control system performance
may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may
turn on and your vehicle may fail a smog-check test. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-30. If this
occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for
diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is caused
by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered
by your warranty.
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- Canadian Owners 2
- How to Use This Manual 2
- Vehicle Damage Warnings 4
- Vehicle Symbols 4
- Driver Seat Height Adjuster 9
- Six-Way Power Driver Seat 9
- Reclining Seatbacks 10
- Power Lift Seat 13
- Why Safety Belts Work 16
- Questions and Answers About 19
- Safety Belts 19
- Driver Position 20
- Rear Seat Passengers 29
- Lap Belt 32
- Children and Small Adults 33
- Safety Belt Extender 35
- Child Restraints 36
- Child Restraint Systems 42
- Top Strap Anchor Location 47
- Outside Seat Position 50
- Center Rear Seat Position 52
- When Should an Airbag Inflate? 60
- What Makes an Airbag Inflate? 60
- Remote Keyless Entry System 67
- Operation 68
- Programmable Horn Chirp 69
- Battery Replacement 70
- Power Door Locks 72
- Delayed Locking 72
- Programmable Automatic Door 72
- Rear Door Security Locks 74
- Remote Trunk Release 76
- Power Windows 78
- Sun Visors 78
- Theft-Deterrent Systems 79
- Starting and Operating Your 79
- Ignition Positions 80
- Starting Your Engine 81
- Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine 82
- Parking Brake 87
- Shifting Out of Park (P) 89
- Manual Rearview Mirror 92
- Outside Remote Control Mirror 92
- Outside Power Mirrors 92
- Center Console Storage Area 94
- Section 3 Instrument Panel 95
- Instrument Panel Overview 98
- Hazard Warning Flashers 100
- Other Warning Devices 101
- Tilt Wheel 101
- Turn and Lane-Change Signals 102
- {CAUTION: 103
- Windshield Wiper Lever 104
- Headlamps 108
- Headlamps Off in PARK (P) 108
- Delayed Headlamps 109
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 109
- Automatic Headlamp System 109
- Fog Lamps 110
- Instrument Panel Brightness 111
- Dome Lamp 111
- Entry/Exit Lighting 111
- Trunk Lamp 112
- Battery Run-Down Protection 112
- Climate Controls 113
- Defogging and Defrosting 114
- Outlet Adjustment 115
- Warning Lights, Gages, and 116
- Indicators 116
- Speedometer and Odometer 118
- Trip Odometer 118
- Tachometer 118
- Safety Belt Reminder Light 119
- Airbag Readiness Light 119
- Low Coolant Warning Light 124
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp 124
- If the Light Is Flashing 125
- If the Light Is On Steady 126
- Programs 127
- Security Light 129
- Highbeam On Light 129
- Service Vehicle Soon Light 129
- Fuel Gage 130
- Audio System(s) 131
- Radio with CD (Base Level) 132
- Setting Preset Stations 133
- Radio Messages 134
- Playing a CD 134
- Radio with CD (Up Level) 136
- XM™ Satellite Radio Service 137
- Playing the Radio 137
- Finding a Station 138
- (RDS and XM™) 140
- RDS Messages 141
- XM™ Radio Messages 143
- XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) 144
- CD Messages 146
- Radio with CD (MP3) 147
- Using an MP3 CD 156
- Root Directory 157
- Empty Directory or Folder 157
- No Folder 157
- Theft-Deterrent Feature 161
- Audio Steering Wheel Controls 162
- Radio Reception 163
- Care of Your CDs 163
- Care of Your CD Player 163
- Fixed Mast Antenna 164
- XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna 164
- Chime Level Adjustment 164
- Your Driving, the Road, and 166
- Your Vehicle 166
- • The drinker’s body weight 167
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) 170
- Braking in Emergencies 172
- Steering 174
- Steering in Emergencies 175
- Off-Road Recovery 176
- Loss of Control 178
- Driving at Night 180
- City Driving 184
- Freeway Driving 185
- Before Leaving on a Long Trip 186
- Highway Hypnosis 187
- Hill and Mountain Roads 187
- Winter Driving 189
- Driving on Snow or Ice 190
- Dinghy Towing 200
- Weight of the Trailer 203
- Weight of the Trailer Tongue 204
- Safety Chains 205
- Trailer Brakes 205
- Driving with a Trailer 206
- Following Distance 206
- Backing Up 206
- Making Turns 206
- Parking on a Hill 208
- Gasoline Specifications 213
- California Fuel 213
- Gasoline Octane 213
- Additives 214
- Engine Compartment Overview 220
- Engine Oil 223
- When to Add Engine Oil 224
- • SAE 5W-30 225
- Engine Oil Life System 226
- What to Do with Used Oil 227
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 228
- • Tow a trailer 233
- Power Steering Fluid 239
- Windshield Washer Fluid 240
- Front Turn Signal and Parking 251
- Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 252
- Taillamps, Turn Signal, and 252
- Stoplamps 252
- Windshield Wiper Blade 253
- Replacement 253
- Tire Sidewall Labelling 255
- Tire Size 257
- Inflation - Tire Pressure 260
- Tire Inspection and Rotation 261
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading 264
- Wheel Replacement 265
- Removing the Flat Tire and 272
- Installing the Spare Tire 272
- Compact Spare Tire 278
- Appearance Care 279
- Using Cleaner on Fabric 280
- Instrument Panel 281
- Interior Plastic Components 281
- Glass Surfaces 281
- Finish Care 283
- Windshield and Wiper Blades 283
- Aluminum Wheels 284
- Sheet Metal Damage 285
- Finish Damage 285
- Underbody Maintenance 285
- Chemical Paint Spotting 285
- Vehicle Identification 287
- Electrical System 288
- Instrument Panel Fuse Block 289
- Passenger’s Side 290
- Engine Compartment Fuse Block 291
- Capacities and Specifications 293
- Maintenance Schedule 296
- Scheduled Maintenance 298
- Additional Required Services 300
- Maintenance Footnotes 301
- Owner Checks and Services 302
- At Each Fuel Fill 302
- Recommended Fluids and 306
- Lubricants 306
- Maintenance Record 308
- Maintenance Record (cont’d) 309
- Customer Assistance and 312
- Information 312
- Online Owner Center 313
- Customer Assistance for Text 314
- Telephone (TTY) Users 314
- Customer Assistance Offices 314
- GM Mobility Reimbursement 315
- Roadside Assistance Program 315
- Canadian Roadside Assistance 316
- Courtesy Transportation 317
- Courtesy Rental Vehicle 318
- Data Recorders 319
- Reporting Safety Defects 320
- Service Publications Ordering 321
- Owner’s Information 322
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