Chevrolet 2007 IMPALA - Manual

Front Seats ..................................................... 9 Manual Passenger Seat ................................ 9Power Seats ............................................... 10Manual Lumbar ........................................... 11Heated Seats ............................................

Front Seats Manual Passenger Seat Your vehicle may have a manual passenger seat. Lift the bar located under the front of the seat tounlock it. Slide the seat to where you want itand release the bar. Try to move the seat with yourbody to be sure the seat is locked in place. 9

Power Seats If the vehicle has power seats, the controls usedto operate them are located on the outboardside of the seats. To adjust the seat, do any of thefollowing: • Move the seat forward or rearward by slidingthe control forward or rearward. • Raise or lower the front part of the seatcushion by ...

Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has manual lumbar, the lever islocated on the outboard side of the driver’sseat near the front of the seat cushion. Lift up onthe lever repeatedly to increase lumbar support.Push down on the lever repeatedly to decreaselumbar support. Heated Seats If your vehicle has th...

Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if youtry to adjust a manual driver’s seat whilethe vehicle is moving. The suddenmovement could startle and confuse you,or make you push a pedal when you donot want to. Adjust the driver’s seat onlywhen the...

To recline the seatback, do the following: 1. Lift the recline lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatbackin place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. To return the seatback to an upright position, dothe following: 1. Lift...

Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the top of therestraint is at the same height as the top ofthe occupant’s head. This position reduces thechance of a neck injury in a crash. Pull the head restraintup to raise it. To lowerthe head restraint,press the button,located on the top ofthe s...

Center Seat Your vehicle may have a front center seat. Thereare cupholders on the underside of the seatcushion. To use them, flip the seat cushionforward. This seat can also be used as a storagearea by lowering the seatback. See Center Console Storage Area on page 143 . The seatback doubles as an ar...

3. Lower the seatback(s) bypulling forward onthe tab locatedon the outboard sideof the seatback(s). Make sure the front seats are not reclined.If they are, the rear seatbacks will notfold down all the way. To return the seats to the normal position, do thefollowing: { CAUTION: If the seatback is not...

2. Ensure that the safety belts are properly stowed over the seatback in all three positions. 3. Reconnect the rear center safetybelt latch plateto the mini buckle,if your vehiclehas this. Make sure the safety belt label is facing thesame direction as the release button ofthe mini buckle. Make sure ...

Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to usesafety belts properly. It also tells you some thingsyou should not do with safety belts. { CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or shecannot wear a safety belt properly. If youare in a crash and you are ...

In most states and in all Canadian provinces, thelaw says to wear safety belts. Here is why: They work . You never know if you will be in a crash. If you dohave a crash, you do not know if it will be abad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can beso serious that even buckled up, a personwo...

Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive farfrom home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you arein an accident — even one that is not yourfault — you and your passengers can be hurt.Being a good driver does not protect youfrom things beyond your control, su...

Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not givenearly as much protection this way. { CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulderbelt is too loose. In a crash, you wouldmove forward too much, which couldincrease injury. The shoulder belt shouldfit against your ...

Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt isbuckled in the wrong place like this. In acrash, the belt would go up over yourabdomen. The belt forces would be there,not at the pelvic bones. This could causeserious intern...

Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is over an armrest. { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your beltgoes over an armrest like this. The beltwould be much too high. In a crash, youcan slide under the belt. The belt forcewould then be applied at the abdomen,not at the pelvic bones, and tha...

Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body. { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twistedbelt. In a crash, you would not have the fullwidth of the belt to spread impact forces.If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it canwork properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. ...

To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle.The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is outof the way. If you slam the door on it, you candamage both the belt and your vehicle. Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Before you begin to drive, move the shoul...

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnantwomen. Like all occupants, they are more likelyto be seriously injured if they do not wearsafety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulderbelt, and the lap portion should be worn as low aspossible, below the ...

Center Front Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has a front bench seat, someonecan sit in the center position. When you sit in the center front seating position,you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor.To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate andpull it along the belt. To mak...

Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers tobuckle up! Accident statistics show that unbeltedpeople in the rear seat are hurt more often incrashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who are not safety beltedcan be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.An...

{ CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulderbelt is too loose. In a crash, you wouldmove forward too much, which couldincrease injury. The shoulder belt shouldfit against your body. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfor...

Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for thedriver and right front passenger. Although youcannot see them, they are part of the safety beltassembly. They help tighten the safety belts duringthe early stages of a moderate to severe frontalor near frontal crash if the t...

Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seatsshould wear the vehicle’s safety belts. Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder beltand get the additional restraint a shoulder beltcan provide. The shoulder belt should...

Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! Thisincludes infants and all other children. Neither thedistance traveled nor the age and size of thetraveler changes the need, for everyone, to usesafety restraints. In fact, the law in every statein the United States and in every C...

Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for usein a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint systemdesigned to restrain or position a child on acontinuous flat surface. Make sure that the infant’shead rests toward the center of the vehicle. A rear-facing infant seat (B) provid...

Q: How Should I Use a Child Restraint? A: A child restraint system is any device designedfor use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, orposition children. A built-in child restraintsystem is a permanent part of the motorvehicle. An add-on child restraint system is aportable one, which is purchased ...

Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer ifthey are restrained in the rear rather than the frontseat. We recommend that child restraints besecured in a rear seat, including an infant riding ina rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in aforward-facing child seat a...

{ CAUTION: Children can be seriously injured orstrangled if a shoulder belt is wrappedaround their neck and the safety beltcontinues to tighten. Secure any unusedsafety belts behind the child restraint sochildren cannot reach them. Pull theshoulder belt all the way out of theretractor to set the loc...

If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restartingthe vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check tomake sure that the vehicle’s seatback is notpressing the child restraint into the seat cushion.If this happens, slightly recline the vehicle’sseatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible....

{ CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact airbagsinflate with great force, faster than theblink of an eye. If you are too close to aninflating airbag, as you would be if youwere leaning forward, it could seriouslyinjure you. Safety belts help keep you inposition for airbag inflation before andduring a...

There is an airbagreadiness light on theinstrument panel cluster,which shows theairbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system formalfunctions. The light tells you if there is anelectrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 176 for more information. Where Are the Airbags? The...

When Should an Airbag Inflate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontalairbags are designed to inflate in moderateto severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. Butthey are designed to inflate only if the impactexceeds a predetermined deployment threshold.Deployment thresholds take into account ...

Frontal airbags may inflate at different crashspeeds. For example: • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, theairbags could inflate at a different crash speedthan if the vehicle hits a moving object. • If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, theairbags could inflate at a different crashspeed ...

In many crashes severe enough to inflate anairbag, windshields are broken by vehicledeformation. Additional windshield breakage mayalso occur from the right front passengerairbag. • Airbags are designed to inflate only once.After an airbag inflates, you will needsome new parts for the airbag system....

{ CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in theinstrument panel cluster ever comes onand stays on, it means that something maybe wrong with the airbag system. If thisever happens, have the vehicle servicedpromptly, because an adult-size personsitting in the right front passenger’s seatmay not have t...

Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminderlight and all your belts, buckles, latch plates,retractors and anchorages are working properly.Look for any other loose or damaged safetybelt system parts. If you see anything that mightkeep a safet...

Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a Crash { CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systemsin your vehicle. A damaged restraintsystem may not properly protect theperson using it, resulting in serious injuryor even death in a crash. To help makesure your restraint systems are workingproperly af...

Keys .............................................................. 91 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .......... 92Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation .................................... 93 Doors and Locks ........................................ 100 Door Locks .............................

OnStar ® System .......................................... 128 Universal Home Remote System ................ 132 Universal Home Remote System (With Three Round LED) ....................... 132 Universal Home Remote System (With One Triangular LED) ..................... 132 Universal Home Remote Syst...

Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with theignition key is dangerous for manyreasons. They could operate the powerwindows or other controls or even makethe vehicle move. The children or otherscould be badly injured or even killed.Do not leave the keys in a vehicle withchildren. 91

One key is used forthe ignition and thedriver’s door. If you need a new key, contact your dealer forassistance. In an emergency, contact RoadsideAssistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 434 for more information. Notice: If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle, you may have to damage th...

Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remotekeyless entry transmitter should last aboutfour years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitterwill not work at the normal range in any location.If you have to get close to your vehicle beforethe transmitter works, it is prob...

3. Slide the new battery into the transmitter with the positive side of the battery facing down.Use a type CR2032 battery, or equivalenttype. Make sure the cover is on tightly,so water will not get in. 4. Snap the front and the back of the transmitter together. 5. Test the operation of the transmitt...

Once two remote starts or a single start with atime extension have been provided, the vehiclemust be started normally with the ignition keyto get more remote vehicle starts. The remote vehicle start feature will not operate ifthe key is in the ignition, the hood is not closedor if there is an emissi...

Doors and Locks Door Locks { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, caneasily open the doors and fall out ofa moving vehicle. When a door islocked, the handle will not open it.You increase the chance of beingthrown out of the vehicle in a crash ifthe doors are n...

To unlock the driver’s side door from the outsidewith the key, insert the key and turn itcounterclockwise. To lock the driver’s side doorfrom the outside with your key, insert the key andturn it clockwise. To lock the door fromthe inside, push themanual lock knob down.To unlock the door,pull the kno...

Automatic Door Lock The doors will automatically lock when the shiftlever is moved out of PARK (P). The automaticdoor locking feature cannot be disabled. Programmable Automatic DoorUnlock Your vehicle is programmed so that when the shiftlever is moved into PARK (P) all doors willunlock. With the veh...

When you want to open a rear door when thesecurity lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter, if the vehicle has one, thepower door lock switch, or by lifting therear door manual lock. 2. Open the door from the outside. To cancel the rear door securi...

Trunk Release To open the trunk from the outside, press theopen trunk button on the remote keyless entrytransmitter, if equipped. Remote Trunk Release You can also open the trunk from inside thevehicle. G (Remote Trunk Release): Press the button with the open trunk symbol on it. The button islocated...

Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or petsin a vehicle with the windows closed isdangerous. They can be overcome by theextreme heat and suffer permanentinjuries or even death from heat stroke.Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or apet alone in a vehicle, especially with thewin...

Power Windows The switches on the driver’s door armrest areused to control each of the windows. The powerwindow switches work while the ignition is in RUN,ACCESSORY, or while Retained AccessoryPower (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 113 . Each passenger door has its own win...

Sun Visors To block out glare, swing down the sun visors.They can be detached from the center retainer andslid along the rod to cover different areas of thefront window and turned to cover the sidewindows. Visor Vanity Mirror Swing down the sun visors and lift the cover toexpose the vanity mirror. D...

Arming with the Power Lock Switch The alarm system will arm when you use eitherpower lock switch to lock the doors while any dooror the trunk is open and the key is removedfrom the ignition. Arming with the Remote Keyless EntryTransmitter The alarm system will arm when you use yourremote keyless ent...

This device complies with RSS-210 of IndustryCanada. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications ...

Starting and Operating YourVehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better inthe long run if you follow these guidelines: • Do not drive at any one constant speed,fast or slow, for the first 500 miles(805 km). Do not make full-throttl...

Ignition Positions With the ignition key in the ignition, the key can beturned to four different positions: Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damageor break the key. Use the correct key and turnthe key only with your hand. Make sure thekey is in all the way. ...

Key In the Ignition Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as itis an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If youleave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle,a chime will sound, when you open the driver’sdoor. Always remember to remove your key fromthe ignition and take it with you....

Starting the Engine Place the transaxle in the proper gear. Move your shift lever to PARK (P) orNEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start inany other position -- this is a safety feature.To restart when you are already moving, useNEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle moving...

2. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°For − 18°C), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing the acceleratorpedal all the way to the floor and holding itthere as you hold the key in START for up toa maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at l...

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is attached to the undersideof the diagonal brace, which is located abovethe engine air cleaner/filter assembly. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. { CAUTION: Pluggi...

Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever on thesteering column or on the console betweenthe seats. There is a display, located on the instrument panelcluster that will indicate the gear the vehicle is in. Maximum engine speed is limited on automatictransaxle vehicles ...

Downshifting the transaxle in slippery roadconditions could result in skidding, see “Skidding”under Loss of Control on page 262 . Notice: Driving your vehicle if you notice that it is moving slowly or not shifting gears asyou increase speed may damage the transaxle.Have your vehicle serviced right a...

Parking Brake The parking brake islocated to the left of thebrake pedal, near thedriver’s door. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedaldown with your right foot. Push down the parkingbrake pedal with your left foot. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedaldown with your right foot a...

Shifting Into Park (P) { CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)with the parking brake firmly set. Yourvehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engineis running unless you have to. If you haveleft the engine running, the vehicle canm...

Leaving Your Vehicle With the EngineRunning { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehiclewith the engine running. Your vehiclecould move suddenly if the shift lever isnot fully in PARK (P) with the parkingbrake firmly set. And, if you leave thevehicle with the engine running, it couldoverheat...

Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lockcontrol system. You must fully apply yourregular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P)when the ignition is in RUN. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 117 . If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressureon the s...

Engine Exhaust { CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains thegas carbon monoxide (CO), which youcannot see or smell. It can causeunconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strangeor different. • Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. • Your vehicle...

Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But ifyou ever have to, here are some things to know. { CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate controlsystem off could allow dangerous exhaustinto your vehicle. See the earlier cautionunder Engine Exhaust on page ...

Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror If the vehicle has this mirror, it has a lever located atthe bottom of the mirror between the two lamps.The lever is used to change the mirror from the dayto the night position. To reduce glare fromheadlamps behind you while driving at night, pullthe lever toward you. ...

OnStar ® . See OnStar ® System on page 128 for more information about the service OnStar ® provides. Outside Power Mirrors The controls for theoutside power mirrorsare located on thedriver’s door armrest. Use the selector switch located below the four-waycontrol panel to choose either the left or ri...

OnStar ® Virtual Advisor OnStar ® Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar ® Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutesto access location-based weather, local trafficreports, and stock quotes. By pressing the phonebutton and giving a few simple voice commands,you can browse through the various topics.S...

OnStar ® service cannot work unless your vehicle is in a place where OnStar ® has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in thatarea. OnStar ® service also cannot work unless you are in a place where the wireless serviceprovider OnStar ® has hired for that area has coverage, netwo...

3. Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until thegarage door moves. The indicator light, abovethe selected button, should slowly blink.You may need to hold the button from five to20 seconds. 4. Immediately release the button when the garage door moves. The indic...

Programming Universal Home Remote Follow these steps to program up to threechannels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside Universal Home Remote buttons, releasingonly when the Universal Home Remoteindicator light begins to flash, after20 seconds. Do not hold down the buttons forlonger than 30 seco...

Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal HomeRemote button for at least half of a second.The indicator light will come on while the signal isbeing transmitted. Erasing Universal Home RemoteButtons To erase programming from the three UniversalHome Remote buttons do the fol...

Cupholder(s) Your vehicle may have cupholders built into thefront center console, front portion of the frontcenter seat and rear armrest. To access the frontcupholders, on the five-passenger model, pullout the divider in front of the front center consoleto separate the opening into two cupholders.To...

Convenience Net The vehicle may have a convenience net locatedon the back wall of the trunk. The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Storethose in the trunk as far forward as possible. Unhook the net so that it will lie flat when notin use. Sunroof If your vehicle isequipped with asunroof, the sun...

Instrument Panel Overview ........................ 148 Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 150Other Warning Devices ............................. 150Horn .......................................................... 150Tilt Wheel .................................................. 150Turn...

To tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and pull the lever.Then move the wheel to a comfortable positionand release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes the following: • G Turn and Lane Change Signals. See Turn and ...

• N Windshield Wipers. See Windshield Wipers on page 153 . • L Q Windshield Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 154 . For information on the headlamps, see Exterior Lamps on page 158 . Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) andtwo downward (for left) positions. The...

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam tohigh beam, push the turn signal/multifunction leveraway from you. When the high beamsare on, a light on theinstrument panel clusteralso will be on if theignition is on. To change the headlamps from high beam to lowbeam, pull the ...

6 (Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you to thefirst solid band past the delay settings. 1 (High Speed): For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to the second solid band past thedelay settings. 9 (Off): To stop the wipers, move the band to off. Windshield Wash...

Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed ofabout 25 mph (40 km/h) or more withoutkeeping your foot on the accelerator. This canreally help on long trips. Cruise control does notwork at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). { CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous whereyou cannot...

The cruise controlbuttons are located onleft side of thesteering wheel. T (On/Off): Press this button to turn cruise control on and off. The indicator will be litwhen cruise control is on. + RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press this button to make the vehicle accelerate or resume toa previously set speed....

Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set the cruise control at a desiredspeed and then you apply the brake. This shutsoff the cruise control, but it does not need tobe reset. Once you are driving about 25 mph (40 km/h) ormore, press the +RES button on the steeringwheel. The vehicle will go back to your ...

Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control will work on hillsdepends upon the vehicle speed, load and thesteepness of the hills. When going up steep hills,you may have to step on the accelerator pedal tomaintain your speed. When going downhill, youmay have to brake or shift to a lower...

The exterior lamps control has four positions: O (Off): Briefly turn the control to this position to turn off the automatic light control. Briefly turnto this position again to turn automatic light controlon again. AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this position to automatically turn on the head...

Delayed Headlamps The delayed headlamps feature provides a periodof exterior lighting as you leave the area aroundyour vehicle. The feature is activated whenthe headlamps are on due to the automaticheadlamps control feature described previously inthis section, and when the ignition is turned off.You...

When it is dark enough outside, your low-beamheadlamps will turn off and the headlamps andparking lamps will turn on. The other lamps thatcome on with the headlamps will also come on. When it is bright enough outside, the headlampswill go off and the DRL will come on. As with any vehicle, you should...

Dome Lamp The dome lamp will come on when you open adoor. You can also turn this lamp on by turning theinstrument panel brightness control clockwise. Entry Lighting Your vehicle may have courtesy lamps that willcome on and stay on for a set time wheneverUNLOCK is pressed on the remote keyless entryt...

Delayed Exit Lighting This feature illuminates the interior for a period oftime after the key is removed from the ignition. The ignition must be off for delayed exit lighting towork. When the key is removed, interiorillumination will activate and remain on until one ofthe following occurs: • The ign...

The battery can be discharged at idle if theelectrical loads are very high. This is true for allvehicles. This is because the generator (alternator)may not be spinning fast enough at idle toproduce all the power that is needed for very highelectrical loads. A high electrical load occurs when several...

Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have an ashtray and a cigarettelighter. The ashtray and cigarette lighter maybe located in the console, if your vehicle has one,otherwise, they may be located in the centerarmrest of the front seat. Notice: If you put papers, pins, or other flammable...

Manual Operation Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwiseto direct the airflow inside of your vehicle. To change the current mode, select one of thefollowing: H (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument p...

Using these settings together for long periods oftime may cause the air inside of your vehicleto become too dry. To prevent this fromhappening, after the air inside of your vehicle hascooled, turn the recirculation mode off. The air conditioning system removes moisturefrom the air, so you may someti...

Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid toremove fog from the rear window. < (Rear Window Defogger): The rear window defogger will turn off automatically after it hasbeen activated for 10 minutes. It can be turned offmanually, by pressing the button again or byturning th...

Passenger Compartment Air Filter This vehicle has a passenger compartmentparticulate air filter. It is located underneath thehood just below the windshield wiper arm onthe passenger’s side of the vehicle, under the airinlet grille. The filter traps most of the pollen from air enteringthe Climate Con...

Warning Lights, Gages, andIndicators This part describes the warning lights and gagesthat may be on your vehicle. The pictures willhelp you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that somethingis wrong before it becomes serious enough tocause an expensive repair or replacement. Payingatten...

Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running.You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things youneed to drive safely and economically. United States Uplevel shown, Base and C...

Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in bothmiles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour(km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehiclehas been driven in either miles (used in theUnited States) or in kilometers (used in Canada). Your vehicle has a tamper-resistant odome...

Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chimewill be provided for several seconds to remindpeople to buckle their safety belts. The driver safetybelt light will also be provided and stay on forseveral seconds, then it will flash for several more.You should buckle your se...

Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on theinstrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol.The system checks the airbag’s electricalsystem for malfunctions. The light tells you if thereis an electrical problem. The system checkincludes the airbag sensors, the airbag modules,the ...

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system.Your instrument panel has a passenger airbagstatus indicator. When the ignition key is turned to RUN orSTART, the passenger airbag status indicator willlight ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, forseveral seconds a...

When the ignition is on, the brake system warninglight will also come on when you set yourparking brake. The light will stay on if your parkingbrake does not release fully. If it stays on afteryour parking brake is fully released, it means youhave a brake problem. If the light comes on while you are...

Traction Control System (TCS)Warning Light For vehicles equippedwith the traction controlsystem, this warninglight should comeon briefly when theengine is started. If the warning light does not come on then, have itfixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is aproblem. If it stays on, or comes ...

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.If the gage pointer moves towards the “H”(United States) or the shaded in thermostat(Canada), it means that your engine coolant hasoverheated. If you have been operating yourvehicle under normal driving conditions, you sh...

This light will flash for approximately 60 secondsand then stay on if a problem is detected withthe Tire Pressure Monitor system. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 363 for more information. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle has acomputer whichmonitors operation ofthe ...

This light should come on, as a check to showyou it is working, when the ignition is on and theengine is not running. If the light does notcome on, have it repaired. This light will alsocome on during a malfunction in one of two ways: • Light Flashing — A misfire condition has been detected. A misfi...

The diagnostic system is designed to evaluatecritical emission control systems during normaldriving. This may take several days of routinedriving. If you have done this and your vehicle stilldoes not pass the inspection for lack of OBDsystem readiness, your dealer can preparethe vehicle for inspecti...

Security Light For informationregarding this light, see Theft-DeterrentSystems on page 107 . Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp light willcome on when the foglamps are in use. The light will go out when the fog lamps areturned off. See Fog Lamps on page 161 for more information. Cruise Control Light This l...

Fuel Gage When the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells youabout how much fuel you have remaining. Here are four things that some owners ask about.None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: • At the gas station, the gas pump shuts offbefore the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less...

If your vehicle has these features, the DIC alsodisplays the compass direction and the outside airtemperature when viewing the trip and fuelinformation. The compass direction appears on thetop right corner of the DIC display. The outside airtemperature automatically appears in the bottomright corner...

U (Customization): Press this button to customize the feature settings on your vehicle.See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 206 for more information. V (Set/Reset): Press this button to set or reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledgemessages on the DIC. Trip/Fuel Menu Items 3 (Trip/Fu...

If the retro-active reset feature is activated afterthe vehicle is started, but before it begins moving,the display will show the number of miles (mi)or kilometers (km) that were driven during the lastignition cycle. Fuel Range Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL RANGEdisplays. This display shows ...

Instantaneous Economy and Active FuelManagement™ Indicator Press the trip/fuel button until INST ECONOMYdisplays. If your vehicle has the Active FuelManagement™ feature, INST ECONOMY8CYL MODE will display on vehicles with aV8 engine or INST ECONOMY 6CYL MODE willdisplay on vehicles with a V6 engine....

Vehicle Information Menu Items T (Vehicle Information): Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: Oil Life Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFEREMAINING displays. This display shows anestimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. If yousee 99% OIL LIFE REMAINING on ...

3. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the first transmitter at the same time forapproximately 15 seconds. A chime will sound indicating that thetransmitter is matched. 4. To match additional transmitters at this time, repeat Step 3. Each vehicle can have a maximum of eighttransmitters mat...

To calibrate the compass, use the followingprocedure: Compass Calibration Procedure 1. Before calibrating the compass, make sure the compass zone is set to the variancezone in which the vehicle is traveling. See“Compass Variance Procedure” earlier in thissection. 2. Press the vehicle information but...

AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OFF This message displays when the automaticheadlamps are turned off. See Exterior Lamps on page 158 for more information. AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON This message displays when the automaticheadlamps are turned on. See Exterior Lamps on page 158 for more information. BATTERY ...

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE This message displays when the tire pressure inone of the tires needs to be checked. Thismessage also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHTFRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicatewhich tire needs to be checked. You can receivemore than one tire pressure message at a time. Toread the othe...

ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL This message displays when the vehicle’s engineoil is low. Fill the oil to the proper level as soon aspossible. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 308 for the engine oil fill location. Also, see Engine Oil on page 312 for information on the kind of oil to use and the prop...

ERROR This message displays while viewing the odometeror trip odometers if there is a problem with theinstrument panel cluster. See your dealer forservice. FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays when your vehicle is lowon fuel. Refill the fuel tank as soon as possible.See Fuel Gage on page 188 and Fil...

PASSENGER DOOR OPEN This message displays when the front passenger’sdoor is not closed properly. When this messageappears, make sure that the front passenger’sdoor is closed completely. REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays while you are matching aRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to...

SERVICE BATTERY CHARGINGSYSTEM This message displays when there is a problemwith the generator and battery charging systems.Driving with this problem could drain the battery.Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Stopand turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to doso. Have the electrical system c...

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM This message displays if a part on the TirePressure Monitor (TPM) system is not workingproperly. If you drive your vehicle while any of thefour sensors are missing or inoperable, thewarning comes on in about 20 minutes. A sensorwould be missing, for example, if you putdif...

TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message may be displayed if the gas cap isnot on, or is not fully tightened. Check the gascap to ensure that it is on properly. See Filling the Tank on page 303 for more information. TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays when the Tire PressureMonitor (TPM) system is re-lear...

TRUNK OPEN This message displays when the trunk is notclosed completely. Make sure that the trunk isclosed completely. See Trunk on page 103 . TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays as a reminder to turn offthe turn signal if you drive your vehicle formore than about 0.75 mile (1.2 km) with a turnsign...

Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in PARK (P). To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it isrecommended that the headlamps areturned off. 2. Press the customization button to enter the feature settings menu. If the menu is not available, FEATURESETTING...

LIGHTS ONLY: The exterior lamps will flash when you press the lock button on the RKEtransmitter. HORN ONLY: The horn will sound on the second press of the lock button on the RKE transmitter. HORN & LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior lamps will flash when you press the lock button onthe RKE transm...

NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. Select one of the available choices and press theset/reset button while it is displayed on theDIC to select it. CHIME VOLUME This feature allows you to select the volume levelof the chime. Press the customization but...

FACTORY SETTINGS This feature allows you to set all of thecustomization features back to their factory defaultsettings. Press the customization button until FACTORYSETTINGS appears on the DIC display. Press theset/reset button to access the settings for thisfeature. Then press the customization butt...

• Set up your audio system by presetting yourfavorite radio stations, setting the tone, andadjusting the speakers. Then, when drivingconditions permit, you can tune to your favoriteradio stations using the presets and steeringwheel controls if the vehicle has them. Notice: Before adding any sound eq...

Radio with CD (Base) Playing the Radio O (Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise toincrease or decrease the volume. The radio goes to the previous volume settingwhenever the radio is turned on. The volume canstill be adjusted by usi...

Loc (Locked): This message displays while the THEFTLOCK ® system has locked up the radio. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannotbe corrected, contact your dealer. Playing a CD (Single CD Player) Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side ...

4 (Information): Press this button to switch the display between the track number, elapsed time ofthe track, and the time. When the ignition is off,press this button to display the time. BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio while a CD is playing. The CD remains inside theradio for future l...

Using the Auxiliary Input Jack Your radio system has an auxiliary input jacklocated on the lower right side of the faceplate.This is not an audio output; do not plug theheadphone set into the front auxiliary input jack.You can however, connect an external audiodevice such as an iPod, laptop computer...

Radio with CD (MP3) Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System(RDS). The RDS feature is available for use onlyon FM stations that broadcast RDS information.This system relies upon receiving specificinformation from these stations and only workswhen the information is available....

4 (Information) (XM™ Satellite Radio Service, MP3, and RDS Features): Press the information button to display additional text informationrelated to the current FM-RDS or XM™ station, orMP3 song. A choice of additional informationsuch as: Channel, Song, Artist, and CAT(category) can appear. Continue ...

Undesired XM™ categories can be removedthrough the setup menu. To remove an undesiredcategory, perform the following: 1. Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the pushbutton located below the XM CAT label. 3. Turn the tune knob to display the category you want removed. 4. P...

Playing a CD(s) (Six-Disc CD Player) LOAD ^ : Press this button to load CDs into the CD player. This CD player holds up to six CDs. To insert one CD, do the following: 1. Press and release the load button. 2. Wait for the message to insert the disc. 3. Load a CD. Insert the CD partway into the slot,...

BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio while a portable audio device is playing. Theportable audio device continues playing, so youmight want to stop it or turn it off. CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD while a portable audio device is playing.Press this button again and ...

Preprogrammed Playlists Preprogrammed playlists that were created usingWinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™software can be accessed, however, you do nothave playlist editing capability using the radio.These playlists are treated as special folderscontaining compressed audio song files. Playing an ...

XM Radio Messages Radio Display Message Condition Action Required XL (Explicit LanguageChannels) XL on the radio display,after the channel name,indicates content withexplicit language. These channels, or any others, can be blocked at acustomer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). XM Updating...

Radio Display Message Condition Action Required CAT Not Found No channel available forthe chosen category There are no channels available for the selected category.The system is working properly. XM Theft Locked Theftlock ® active The XM™ receiver in the vehicle may have previously beenin another ve...

Audio Steering Wheel Controls The audio steeringwheel controls may bedifferent dependingon your vehicle’soptions. Some audiocontrols can be adjustedat the steering wheel.They include thefollowing: xw (Next/Previous): Press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous radiostation st...

Radio Reception You may experience frequency interference andstatic during normal radio reception if itemssuch as cellphone chargers, vehicle convenienceaccessories, and external electronic devicesare plugged into the accessory power outlet. Ifthere is interference or static, unplug the item fromthe...

Care of Your CDs Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their originalcases or other protective cases and away fromdirect sunlight and dust. The CD player scans thebottom surface of the disc. If the surface of aCD is damaged, such as cracked, broken,or scratched, the CD will not play properly or notat ...

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ............................................ 248 Defensive Driving ...................................... 248Drunken Driving ........................................ 249Control of a Vehicle .................................. 252Braking ..........................

Your Driving, the Road, andYour Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is:Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device inyour vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 20 . { CAUTION: Defensive driving really means “Be...

Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking anddriving is a national tragedy. It is the numberone contributor to the highway death toll,claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs todrive a vehicle: • Judgment • Muscular Coordination • Vision...

Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make yourvehicle go where you want it to go. They are thebrakes, the steering, and the accelerator. Allthree systems have to do their work at the placeswhere the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you are driving on snow orice, it is easy to ask ...

Remember: ABS does not change the time youneed to get your foot up to the brake pedal oralways decrease stopping distance. If you get tooclose to the vehicle in front of you, you will not havetime to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenlyslows or stops. Always leave enough room upahead to stop, ...

See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 278 and If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 278 for more information. To turn the system onor off, press the tractioncontrol button locatedon the left side ofthe instrument panel. When you turn the system off, a chime will sound,...

Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be moreeffective than braking. For example, you come overa hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a carsuddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child dartsout from between parked cars and stops right infront of you. You can avoid these p...

Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have droppedoff the edge of a road onto the shoulder whileyou are driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly belowthe pavement, recovery should be fairly easy.Ease off the accelerator and then, if thereis nothing in the way, steer so ...

Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about whathappens when the three control systems — brakes,steering, and acceleration — do not have enoughfriction where the tires meet the road to do what thedriver has asked. In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying tosteer and constantly ...

If you have the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS),remember: It helps avoid only the braking skid. Ifyou do not have ABS, then in a braking skid,where the wheels are no longer rolling, releaseenough pressure on the brakes to get the wheelsrolling again. This restores steering control.Push the brake pedal ...

When you are faced with severe glare, as from adriver who does not lower the high beams, ora vehicle with misaimed headlamps, slow down alittle. Avoid staring directly into the approachingheadlamps. Keep the windshield and all the glass on yourvehicle clean — inside and out. Glare at night ismade mu...

The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see.Even if your windshield wiper blades are in goodshape, a heavy rain can make it harder to seeroad signs and traffic signals, pavement markings,the edge of the road, and even people walking. It is wise to keep your windshield wiping equipmentin good shape...

Driving Through Deep Standing Water Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come inthrough your engine’s air intake and badlydamage your engine. Never drive through waterthat is slightly lower than the underbody of yourvehicle. If you cannot avoid deep pudd...

City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets isthe amount of traffic on them. You will wantto watch out for what the other drivers are doingand pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in citydriving: • Know the best way to get to where you aregoing. Get ...

Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways,parkways, expressways, turnpikes, orsuperhighways — are the safest of all roads.But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway drivingis: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right.Drive at the same speed mos...

Once you are moving on the freeway, makecertain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to theproper lane well in advance. If you miss yourexit, do not, under any circumstances, stop andback up. Drive on to the next...

Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as highwayhypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at thewheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack ofawareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of roadwith the same scenery, along with the hum of thetires on the road, the dron...

• Stay in your own lane when driving on two-laneroads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wideor cut across the center of the road. Drive atspeeds that let you stay in your own lane. • As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. Therecould be something in your lane, like a stalledcar or an accident....

Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where the tiresmeet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between the tiresand the road, you can have a very slipperysituation. You will have a lot less traction, or grip,and will need to be very careful. What is ...

If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be ina serious situation. You should probably staywith your vehicle unless you know for sure that youare near help and you can hike through thesnow. Here are some things to do to summonhelp and keep yourself and your passeng...

If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,Mud, Ice, or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck,you will need to spin the wheels, but you do notwant to spin your wheels too fast. The methodknown as rocking can help you get out whenyou are stuck, but you must use caution. { CAUTION: If you let your...

Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weightyour vehicle can carry. Two labels on your vehicleshow how much weight it may properly carry,the Tire and Loading Information label andthe Vehicle Certification label. { CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier thanthe Gross Vehic...

The Tire and Loading Information label also lists thetire size of the original equipment tires (C) and therecommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). Formore information on tires and inflation, see Tires on page 354 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 362 . There is also important loading infor...

Item Description Total A Maximum VehicleCapacity Weight forExample 3 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) B SubtractOccupant Weight200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) C Available CargoWeight = 0 lbs (0 kg) Refer to your vehicle’s Tire and Loading Informationlabel for specific information about your vehicle’sma...

If the vehicle is going to carry a heavy load,spread it out. See “Steps for Determining CorrectLoad Limit” earlier in this section. { CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier thanthe Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR),or either the maximum front or rear GrossAxle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do...

Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towingservice if you need to have your disabled vehicletowed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 434 . If you want to tow your vehicle behind anothervehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind amotorhome), see “Recreational ...

Dinghy Towing Notice: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetraincomponents could be damaged. The repairswould not be covered by your warranty.Do not tow your vehicle with all four wheelson the ground. Your vehicle was not designed to be towed withall four wheels on th...

If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: • There are many different laws, including speedlimit restrictions, having to do with trailering.Make sure your rig will be legal, not only whereyou live but also where you’ll be driving. Agood source for this information ...

Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an importantweight to measure because it affects the totalor gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross VehicleWeight (GVW) includes the curb weight of thevehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, andthe people who will be riding in the v...

After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailerand then the tongue, separately, to see if theweights are proper. If they aren’t, you may beable to get them right simply by moving someitems around in the trailer. Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to th...

Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come incontact with the vehicle. Your vehicle couldbe damaged. Avoid making very sharpturns while trailering. When you’re turning with a trailer, make widerturns than normal. Do this so your trailerwon’t strike ...

Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If youdon’t shift down, you might have to use yourbrakes so much that they would get hot and nolonger work well. On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduceyour speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h...

Tire Pressure Monitor System ................... 363Tire Inspection and Rotation ...................... 368When It Is Time for New Tires .................. 369Buying New Tires ...................................... 370Different Size Tires and Wheels ................ 372Uniform Tire Quality Grading ....

Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wantsyou to be happy with it. We hope you will goto your dealer for all your service needs. You willget genuine GM parts and GM-trained andsupported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle allGM. Genuine GM parts have one of these...

California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, containand/or emit chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts andsystems (including some inside the vehicle), manyfluids, and some compone...

Adding Equipment to the Outsideof Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehiclecan affect the airflow around it. This may causewind noise and affect windshield washerperformance. Check with your dealer before addingequipment to the outside of your vehicle. Fuel Use of the recommen...

Gasoline Specifications At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTMspecification D 4814 in the United States orCAN/CGSB-3.5 in Canada. Some gasolines maycontain an octane-enhancing additive calledmethylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl(MMT). General Motors recommends against theuse of gasolines con...

Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not usefuel containing methanol. It can corrode metalparts in your fuel system and also damagethe plastic and rubber parts. That damagewould not be covered under your warranty. Some gasolines that are not reformulated for lowe...

To ensure quick starts in the wintertime, theE85 fuel must be formulated properly for yourclimate according to ASTM specification D 5798.If you have trouble starting on E85, it may bebecause your E85 fuel is not properly formulated foryour climate. If this happens, switching to gasolineor adding gas...

Filling the Tank { CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel firecan cause bad injuries. To help avoidinjuries to you and others, read and followall the instructions on the pump island.Turn off your engine when you arerefueling. Do not smoke if you are nearfuel or refueling your vehicle. Keepsp...

{ CAUTION: If a fire starts while you are refueling, donot remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow offuel by shutting off the pump or bynotifying the station attendant. Leave thearea immediately. Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get onefor you. If you g...

Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the interior hood release handle withthis symbol on it.It is located tothe left of theparking brakepedal. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch, locatednear the center of the hood front, by pushingthe latc...

Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.5L engine (3.9L similar), here is what you will see: 308

When you open the hood on the 5.3L V8 engine, here is what you will see: 310

Engine Oil If the ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL messageappears in the Driver Information Center (DIC), itmeans you need to check the engine oil levelright away. For more information, see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 197 . You should check the engine oil level regularly; this is anadded reminder. Check...

When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tipof the dipstick, you will need to add at least onequart/liter of oil. But you must use the rightkind. This section explains what kind of oil to use.For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page...

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: • GM6094M Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meetingGM Standard GM6094M. You shouldlook for and use only an oil that meetsGM Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 isbest for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil c...

Oils meeting theserequirements shouldalso have the starburstsymbol on thecontainer. This symbolindicates that the oilhas been certified by theAmerican PetroleumInstitute (API). You should look for this information on the oilcontainer, and use only those oils that areidentified as meeting GM Standard...

Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has a computer system that lets youknow when to change the engine oil and filter.This is based on engine revolutions and enginetemperature, and not on mileage. Based on drivingconditions, the mileage at which an oil changewill be indicate...

How to Reset the Engine Oil LifeSystem The Engine Oil Life System calculates when tochange your engine oil and filter based on vehicleuse. Anytime your oil is changed, reset thesystem so it can calculate when the next oilchange is required. If a situation occurs where youchange your oil prior to a C...

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/filter is located in theengine compartment on the driver’s side of thevehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 308 for more information on location. When to Inspect the EngineAir Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance...

{ CAUTION: Operating the engine with the aircleaner/filter off can cause you or othersto be burned. The air cleaner not onlycleans the air; it helps to stop flames ifthe engine backfires. If it is not thereand the engine backfires, you could beburned. Do not drive with it off, and becareful working ...

How to Check AutomaticTransaxle Fluid Because this operation can be a little difficult, youmay choose to have this done at the dealershipservice department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all theinstructions here, or you could get a false readingon the dipstick. Notice: Too much or too lit...

How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinewhat kind of transaxle fluid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 420 . If the fluid level is low, add only enough of theproper fluid to bring the level into thecross-hatched area on the dipstick. 1. Pull out the dipstic...

Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled withDEX-COOL ® engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for five years or150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occursfirst, if you add only DEX-COOL ® extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling syst...

What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable waterand one-half DEX-COOL ® coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolantmixture, you do not need to add anything else. { CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your coolingsystem can be dangerous. Plain water, orsome other...

Checking Coolant The coolant recoverytank cap has thissymbol on it. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 308 for more information on the location of thecoolant recovery tank. The vehicle must be on a level surface whenchecking the coolant level. When the engine is cold, the coolant level shouldbe...

{ CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolanton hot engine parts. Coolant containsethylene glycol, and it will burn if theengine parts are hot enough. Do not spillcoolant on a hot engine. Occasionally check the coolant level in theradiator. For information on how to add coolant tothe radiator, s...

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine { CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine canburn you badly, even if you just openthe hood. Stay away from the engine ifyou see or hear steam coming from it.Turn it off and get everyone away fromthe vehicle until it cools down. Wait untilthere is no sign of steam...

Overheated Engine ProtectionOperating Mode This emergency operating mode allows yourvehicle to be driven to a safe place in anemergency situation. If an overheated enginecondition exists, an overheat protection modewhich alternates firing groups of cylinders helpsprevent engine damage. In this mode,...

When the engine is cold, the coolant level shouldbe at or above the cold fill line on the coolantrecovery tank. To check the coolant level, lookfor the cold fill line on the side of the coolantrecovery tank that faces the engine. If the level isnot correct, there may be a leak at the pressurecap or ...

How to Add Coolant to the CoolantRecovery Tank { CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your coolingsystem can be dangerous. Plain water, orsome other liquid such as alcohol, canboil before the proper coolant mixture will.Your vehicle’s coolant warning system isset for the proper coolant mixture. Withp...

If the overheat warning continues, there is onemore thing you can try. You can add the propercoolant mixture directly to the cooling systemthrough the coolant fill neck on the engine, but besure the system is cool before you do it. { CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hotcooling system can b...

2. Then keep turning the pressure cap and remove it. { CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant onhot engine parts. Coolant containsethylene glycol and it will burn if the engineparts are hot enough. Do not spill coolanton a hot engine. 3. Fill the cooling system with the proper DEX-COOL ® co...

Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluidreservoir is locatedtoward the rear of theengine compartment onthe passenger’s sideof the vehicle. See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 308 for reservoir location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check powersteering f...

Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sureto read the manufacturer’s instructions beforeuse. If you will be operating your vehicle in an areawhere the temperature may fall below freezing,use a fluid that has sufficient protection againstfreezing. Adding Washer...

Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake mastercylinder reservoir isfilled with DOT-3 brakefluid. See Engine Compartment Overviewon page 308 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluidlevel in the reservoir might go down. The firstis that the brake fluid goes down to an ac...

What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealedcontainer only. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 420 . Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and thearea around the cap before removing it. Thiswill help keep dirt from entering th...

{ CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means thatsoon the brakes will not work well. Thatcould lead to an accident. When you hearthe brake wear warning sound, have yourvehicle serviced. Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Some driving conditions...

Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery.When it is time for a new battery, get one that hasthe replacement number shown on the originalbattery’s label. We recommend an ACDelco ® replacement battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 308 for battery location. Warning: Battery posts,...

Jump Starting If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you maywant to use another vehicle and some jumpercables to start your vehicle. Be sure to usethe following steps to do it safely. { CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can bedangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They cont...

Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump startingprocedure, they could be damaged. The repairswould not be covered by your warranty.Always turn off your radio and otheraccessories when jump starting your vehicle. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnece...

6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal location of the vehiclewith the dead battery. Use a remotepositive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal location of thevehicle with the good battery. Us...

Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset at the factoryand should need no further adjustment. However, if your vehicle is damaged in anaccident, the headlamp aim may be affected.Aim adjustment to the low-beam headlampsmay be necessary if it is difficult to see thelane markers (for horizontal aim...

To remove and replace the wiper blade elementdo the following: 1. The wiper blade element has two notches at one end which are engaged by the bottomclaw set of the wiper blade. At the notchedend of the wiper blade, pull the wiperblade element from the wiper blade assembly. 2. To replace the element,...

Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tiresmade by a leading tire manufacturer. If you everhave questions about your tire warranty and whereto obtain service, see your GM Warranty bookletfor details. For additional information refer tothe tire manufacturer’s booklet included withyour vehicl...

Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into itssidewall. The examples below show a typicalpassenger vehicle tire and a compact sparetire sidewall. (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particulartire’s width, height, aspect ra...

Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of atypical 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 sizemeans a passenger vehicle tire engineeredto standards set by the ...

Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of thetire. Air pressure is expressed in poundsper square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples ofop...

Inflation - Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure tooperate effectively. Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that under-inflation or over-inflation is all right.It is not. If your tires do not have enough air(under-inflation), you can get the following: • Too much flexing • Too ...

How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to checktire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires areproperly inflated simply by looking at them. Radialtires may look properly inflated even when theyare under-inflated. Check the tire’s inflationpressure when the tires are cold. Cold means yourve...

Your vehicle has also been equipped with aTPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when thesystem is not operating properly. The TPMSmalfunction indicator is combined with the low tirepressure telltale. When the system detects amalfunction, the telltale will flash for approximatelyone minute and then ...

TPMS Sensor Identification Codes Each TPMS sensor has a unique identificationcode. Any time you replace one or more ofthe TPMS sensors or rotate the vehicle’s tires, theidentification codes will need to be matched tothe new tire/wheel position. The sensors arematched, to the tire/wheel positions, in...

Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles(8 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate yourtires as soon as possible and check wheelalignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels.See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 369 and Wheel Replace...

Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See“TPMS Sensor Identification Codes” under Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 363 . Make certain that all wheel nuts are properlytightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Specifications on page 405 . { CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on th...

Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tiresfor your vehicle. The original equipment tiresinstalled on your vehicle, when it was new,were designed to meet General Motors TirePerformance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec)system rating. If you need replacement tires,GM strongly recommen...

Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different sizethan your original equipment wheels and tires,this may affect the way your vehicle performs,including its braking, ride and handlingcharacteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover.Additionally, if your vehicle...

While the tires available on General Motorspassenger cars and light trucks may vary withrespect to these grades, they must also conform tofederal safety requirements and additional GeneralMotors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating basedon ...

Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehicle were alignedand balanced carefully at the factory to give youthe longest tire life and best overall performance.Adjustments to wheel alignment and tirebalancing will not be necessary on a regular basis.However, if you notice unusu...

{ CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels,wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehiclecan be dangerous. It could affect thebraking and handling of your vehicle,make your tires lose air and make youlose control. You could have a collisionin which you or others could be injured.Always use the correc...

Tire Chains { CAUTION: If your vehicle has P225/55R17 orP235/50R18 size tires, do not use tirechains, there is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without theproper amount of clearance can causedamage to the brakes, suspension, orother vehicle parts. The area damaged bythe tire chain...

If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you aredriving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’stires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it ismuch more likely to leak out slowly. But if youshould ever have a blowout, here are a few tipsabout what to expect and what to do: If...

Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheeldamage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn onyour vehicle’s hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 150 for more information. { CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. Thevehicle can slip off the jack ...

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is located in the trunk. 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 103 for more information. 2. Remove the convenience net if the vehicle has one. 3. Lift the handle on the spare tire cover. The handle may hook on the front edge of thetrunk’s ...

6. Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and remove it. Then remove the jack andwrench. The tools you will need to change a tire includethe jack (A), extension and protection guide (B),and wheel wrench (C). 380

Removing the Flat Tire andInstalling the Spare Tire Your vehicle may have aluminum wheels withexposed wheel nuts. Use the wheel wrench toloosen all the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet. Or, your vehicle may have steel wheel covers. To remove the steel wheel covers and wheel nutcaps, loosen the pla...

2. For all wheel types, find the jacking location using the diagram above and the correspondinghoisting notches located on the bottom sideof the plastic molding. The notches in the plasticmolding are marked with a triangle shape tohelp you find them. The front location is about 7.0 inches (17.7 cm)f...

{ CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the partsto which it is fastened, can make thewheel nuts become loose after time.The wheel could come off and cause anaccident. When you change a wheel,remove any rust or dirt from the placeswhere the wheel attaches to the vehicle.In an emergency, you can ...

{ CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperlytightened wheel nuts can cause the wheelto come loose and even come off. Thiscould lead to an accident. Be sure touse the correct wheel nuts. If you haveto replace them, be sure to get newGM original equipment wheel nuts. Stopsomewhere as soon as you can ...

Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflatedwhen your vehicle was new, it can lose airafter a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly.It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle,you should stop as soon as possible and makesure your ...

Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look itsbest if it is cleaned often. Although not alwaysvisible, dust and dirt can accumulate on yourupholstery. Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather,and plastic surfaces. Regular vacuuming isrecommended ...

3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center. Continuecleaning, using a clean area of the cloth eachtime it becomes soiled. 4. Continue to gently rub the soiled area until the cleaning cloth remains clean. 5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mild soap solutio...

Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and OtherPlastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used toremove dust. If a more thorough cleaning isnecessary, a clean soft cloth dampened with amild soap solution can be used to gently removedust and dirt. Never use spot lifters or removerson plastic surface...

Washing Your Vehicle The paint finish on the vehicle provides beauty,depth of color, gloss retention, and durability. The best way to preserve the vehicle’s finish is tokeep it clean by washing it often with lukewarmor cold water. Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays ofthe sun. Use a car washi...

The vehicle has a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish.The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss tothe colored basecoat. Always use waxesand polishes that are non-abrasive and madefor a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride andother salts, ice melting agents, road oil...

Aluminum Wheels Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, orcleaners that contain acid on aluminum orchrome-plated wheels, you could damage thesurface of the wheel(s). The repairs wouldnot be covered by your warranty. Useonly GM-approved cleaners on aluminum o...

Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Polishing ClothWax-Treated Interior and exteriorpolishing cloth. Tar and RoadOil Remover Removes tar, road oil,and asphalt. Chrome Cleanerand Polish Use on chrome orstainless steel. White SidewallTire Cleaner Removes soil and blackmarks from whitew...

Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle.It appears on a plate in the front corner of theinstrument panel, on the driver’s side. You cansee it if you look through the windshield fromoutside your vehicle. The VIN also appears onthe Vehic...

Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Do not add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealerfirst. Some electrical equipment can damageyour vehicle and the damage would notbe covered by your warranty. Some add-onelectrical equipment can keep othercomponents ...

Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block is located on the passenger sideof the vehicle in the carpet molding. Removethe fuse block door to access the fuses. Fuses Usage PWR/SEAT Power Seats PWR/WNDW Power Window RAP Retained Accessory Power HTD/SEAT Heated Seats AUX Auxiliary Outlets AMP Amplifie...

Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 308 for more information on location. Fuses Usage LT PARK Driver’s Side Parking Lamp RT PARK Passenger’s Side Parking Lamp Fuses Usage FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 SPARE Spare 402

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 420 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant...

Application Capacities English Metric Fuel Tank 3.5L Engine (with NU6 emissions) sold new in CA, ME,VT, NY, MA (see your dealer for bordering states) 17.0 gal 64.4 L 3.5L Engine (without NU6 emissions) sold new in all otherstates (see your dealer for more information) 17.5 gal 66.2 L 3.9L and 5.3L E...

Maintenance Schedule ................................ 408 Introduction ............................................... 408Maintenance Requirements ........................ 408Your Vehicle and the Environment ............ 408Using the Maintenance Schedule ............... 409Scheduled Maintenance .......

Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper leveland change as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? ThePlan supplements your new vehicle warranties.See your Warranty and Owner Assistance bookletor your dealer for details. Maintenance Requirements Not...

Using the Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep yourvehicle in good working condition. But we donot know exactly how you will drive it. You maydrive very short distances only a few times a week.Or you may drive long distances all the time invery hot, dusty weather. You may ...

{ CAUTION: Performing maintenance work on a vehiclecan be dangerous. In trying to do somejobs, you can be seriously injured. Do yourown maintenance work only if you have therequired know-how and the proper toolsand equipment for the job. If you have anydoubt, see your GM Goodwrench ® dealer to have ...

It is possible that, if you are driving under the bestconditions, the engine oil life system may notindicate that vehicle service is necessary for over ayear. However, your engine oil and filter must bechanged at least once a year and at this time thesystem must be reset. Your GM Goodwrench ® dealer...

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 Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 0...

Additional Required Services (cont’d) Service and Miles (Kilometers) 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 everyfive years, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.See footnote (i). • Insp...

(k) A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspectedand repaired and the fluid level checked. Add fluidif needed. (m) If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change. (n) Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive cr...

At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and makesure they are inflated to the correct pressures.Do not forget to check the spare tire. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 362 . Check to make sure the spare tire is stored securely.See Changing a Flat Tire on...

Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock ControlSystem Check { CAUTION: Whenyou are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If the vehiclemoves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parkedon a level surface. 2. Firmly...

Parking Brake and Automatic TransaxlePark (P) Mechanism Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this check, yourvehicle could begin to move. You orothers could be injured and propertycould be damaged. Make sure there isroom in front of your vehicle in case itbegins to roll. Be ready to apply theregular ...

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from yourGM dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number AC Delco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 10350737 A2962C Engine Oil Filter 3.5L V6, 3.5L V...

Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.5L V6, 3.5L V6 Flexible Fuel Engines, and 3.9 V6 Engines 5.3L V8 Engine 422

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 408 . Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 416 can b...

Customer Assistance and Information ....... 428 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ............... 428Online Owner Center ................................. 431Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users .......................... 432 Customer Assistance Offices ..................... 432GM Mobili...

Customer Assistance andInformation Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are importantto your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally,any concerns with the sales transaction or theoperation of your vehicle will be resolved by yourdealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes,ho...

When contacting Chevrolet, please remember thatyour concern will likely be resolved at a dealer’sfacility. That is why we suggest you followStep One first if you have a concern. STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to makingsure you are completely satisfied wit...

STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have beenaddressed after following the procedure outlined inSteps 1 and 2, General Motors of Canada Limitedwants you to be aware of its participation in ano-charge Mediation/Arbitration Program.General Motors of Canada Lim...

Online Owner Center Online Owner Center(United States only) The Owner Center is a resource for your GMownership needs. Specific vehicle informationcan be found in one place. The Online Owner Center allows you to: • Get e-mail service reminders. • Access information about your specificvehicle, includ...

Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing,or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones(TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available atits Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user inthe U.S. can communicate with Chevrolet bydialing: 1-800-83...

Overseas — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General MotorsBusiness Unit. Mexico, Central America andCaribbean Islands/Countries(Except Puerto Rico and U.S.Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.Customer Assistance CenterPaseo de la Reforma # 274...

Roadside Assistance Program In the U.S., call 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872) In Canada, call 1-800-268-6800 Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you areautomatically enrolled in the Chevrolet RoadsideAssistance program. This value-added service...

• Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway orHighway: Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of avehicle-disabling accident. Winch-outassistance when the vehicle is mired in sand,mud, or snow. • Flat Tire Change: If your vehicle has a spare tire, installation of the tire in go...

Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limitedreserve the right to limit services or reimbursementto an owner or driver when, in their sole discretion,the claims become excessive in frequency or typeof occurrence. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in thecoverage provided by the New Vehi...

Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service,you should contact your dealer and request anappointment. By scheduling a service appointmentand advising your service consultant of yourtransportation needs, your dealer can helpminimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle ...

In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrangetransportation through a friend or relative, limitedreimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses maybe available. Claim amounts should reflect actualcosts and be supported by original receipts. Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provid...

In addition, once GM collects or receives data,GM may: • use the data for GM research needs, • make it available for research whereappropriate confidentiality is to be maintainedand need is shown, or • share summary data which is not tied to aspecific vehicle with non-GM organizationsfor research pu...

If your vehicle is leased, the leasing companymay require you to have insurance that assuresrepairs with Genuine GM Original EquipmentManufacturer (OEM) parts or GenuineManufacturer replacement parts. Read your leasecarefully, as you may be charged at the end ofyour lease for poor quality repairs. I...

Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to theUnited States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect whichcould cause a crash or could cause injury ordeath, you should immediately inform the NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),in addition to notifying Gene...

Spare Tire Compact .................................................. 389Installing .................................................. 381Removing ................................................ 379Storing ..................................................... 387 Specifications, Capacities ...........