Chevrolet 2008 Cobalt - Manual

Front Seats Manual Seats { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicleis moving. The sudden movement could startleand confuse you, or make you push a pedalwhen you do not want to. Adjust the driver’sseat only when the vehicle is not movin...

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

Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat You can fold either side of the rear seatback down formore cargo space. To lower the rear seatback, follow these steps: 1. Open the trunk and pull one or both of the small handles located in the center of the trunk. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts...

Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safetybelts properly. It also tells you some things you shouldnot do with safety belts. { CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or she cannotwear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crashand you are ...

Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast asit goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seaton wheels. Put someone on it. 1-11

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know aboutsafety belts and children. And there are different rulesfor smaller children and babies. If a child will be ridingin your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-30 orIn...

Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats shouldwear the vehicle’s safety belts. The manufacturer’s instructions that come with thebooster seat state the weight and height limitations forthat booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder beltuntil the child pas...

{ CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part isbehind the child. In a crash, the child would notbe restrained by the shoulder belt. The childmight slide under the lap belt. The belt forcewould then be applied right on the abdomen.That...

Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infantseat (A) provides restraintwith the seating surfaceagainst the back ofthe infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in acrash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. A forward-facing childseat (B) provides restraintfor the chi...

Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if theyare restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We recommend that children and child restraintsbe secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a childriding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding i...

Airbag System Your vehicle has the following airbags: • A frontal airbag for the driver. • A frontal airbag for the right front passenger Your vehicle may also have the following airbags: • A roof-rail airbag for the driver and the passengerseated directly behind the driver. • A roof-rail airbag for...

Where Are the Airbags? The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of thesteering wheel. The right front passenger’s airbag is in the instrumentpanel on the passenger’s side. 1-56

When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate tosevere frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce thepotential for severe injuries mainly to the driver’s orright front passenger’s head and chest. However, theyare only designed to inflate if the impact exceeds...

In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag,windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.Additional windshield breakage may also occur from theright front passenger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After anairbag inflates, you will need some new parts forthe airbag syste...

Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder lightand all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractorsand anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt systemparts. If you see anything that mig...

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-38 Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-38Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar ® . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-38 Outside M...

Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons, childrenor others could be badly injured or even killed.They could operate the power windows orother controls or even make the vehicle move.The windows will function with the keys in theignition and the...

If enabled through the DIC, and it is dark enough outside,the vehicle’s high-beam headlamps, parking lamps,and back-up lamps will turn on each time K on the transmitter is pressed. These exterior lamps will stayon for 20 seconds, or until a door is opened. See“EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS” under DIC Vehicl...

To replace the battery in the RKE transmitter: 1. Separate the halves of the transmitter with a flat, thin object inserted into the notch on the side. 2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery...

Doors and Locks Door Locks { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, can easilyopen the doors and fall out of a movingvehicle. When a door is locked, the handlewill not open it. You increase the chanceof being thrown out of the vehicle in acrash if the doors are ...

Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome by the extreme heatand suffer permanent injuries or even deathfrom heat stroke. Never leave a child, ahelpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,especially with the wi...

Power Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons, childrenor others could be badly injured or even killed.They could operate the power windows orother controls or even make the vehicle move.The windows will function with the keys in theignitio...

Express-Down Window The driver’s window switch has an express-downfeature which allows the window to be lowered fullywithout continuously pressing the switch. This switchis labeled AUTO. Press the front of the switch to thefirst position, and the driver’s window will open a smallamount. Press the sw...

Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrentfeatures, we know that nothing we put on it can makeit impossible to steal. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may havea content theft-deterrentalarm system. Arming...

Ignition Positions With the key in the ignitionswitch, you can turn it tofour different positions. In order to shift out of PARK (P), automatic transmission,the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORYand the regular brake pedal must be applied. Notice: Using a tool to force the key from theignit...

{ CAUTION: If you have a manual transmission removingthe key from the ignition switch will lock thesteering column and result in a loss of abilityto steer the vehicle. This could cause acollision. If you need to turn the engine offwhile the vehicle is moving, turn the key toACC/ACCESSORY. ACC (ACC/A...

Column Lock Release For vehicles with an automatic transmission, thefollowing procedure allows the ignition to be turnedto LOCK/OFF and ignition key removal in case of adead battery or low voltage battery. 1. Make sure the shift lever is in PARK (P). 2. Remove the cover from the bottom of the steeri...

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories may be used for up to10 minutes after the engine is turned off. • Audio System • Power Windows, if equipped • Sunroof, if equipped The power windows and sunroof will continue to workfor up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened.The radio wi...

Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts,let go of the key. The idle speed will go down asyour engine gets warm. Do not race the engineimmediately after starting it. Operate the engine andtransmission gently to allow the o...

Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater, if available, can help in coldweather conditions at or below 0°F ( − 18°C) for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.Plug in the coolant heater at least four hours beforestarting your vehicle. An internal thermostat in theplug-...

Automatic Transmission Operation If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, theshift lever is located on the console between the seats. There are severaldifferent positionsfor the automatictransmission. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels.It is the best position to use when you start...

INTERMEDIATE (I): This position is also used fornormal driving. However, it reduces vehicle speedwithout using your brakes for slight downgradeswhere the vehicle would otherwise accelerate dueto steepness of grade. If constant upshifting ordownshifting occurs while driving up steep hills, thispositi...

THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift intoTHIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same wayyou do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutchpedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and pressthe brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, pressthe clutch...

Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located between thefront seats. For vehicles equipped with an armrest, lift the consolearmrest in order to access the parking brake lever. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal downand pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignitionis on, the bra...

Shifting Out of PARK (P)(Automatic Transmission) This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lockrelease system. The shift lock release is designed to: • Prevent ignition key removal unless the shiftlever is in PARK (P) with the shift lever buttonfully released, and • Prevent movement of the s...

Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if youever 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 When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position,adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind yourvehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it upor down and side to side. The day/night adjustmentallows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from thelamps...

OnStar ® System OnStar uses several innovative technologies and liveadvisors to provide you with a wide range of safety,security, information, and convenience services. If yourairbags deploy, the system is designed to make anautomatic call to OnStar Emergency advisors who canrequest emergency servic...

Available Services with Safe & Sound Plan • Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment • Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN)(If equipped) • Link to Emergency Services • Roadside Assistance • Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance • AccidentAssist • Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert • OnStar...

Your Responsibility Increase the radio volume if you cannot hear theOnStar advisor. If the light next to the OnStar buttonsis red, this means that your system is not functioningproperly and should be checked by your dealer/retailer.If the light appears clear (no light is appearing), yourOnStar subsc...

Sunroof On vehicles with asunroof, the switchthat operates it islocated on theheadliner betweenthe map lamps. The sunroof will only operate while the ignition is on,or turned to ACC/ACCESSORY, or if RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) is active. See RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) on page 2-25. Press the su...

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 Lane-Change Signals on page 3-7. • 53 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. • Flash-to-Pass. See Flash-to-...

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to highbeam, push the turn signal lever away from you. When the high beams areon, this light on theinstrument panel clusterwill also be on. To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam,pull the turn signal lever toward you. F...

x (Delay): While the lever is in the intermittent position, turn the intermittent adjust band with thissymbol on it up or down to select a shorter or longerdelay between wiping cycles. To the left of the adjustband are bars, increasing in size from bottom to top,that indicate the frequency of the wi...

Cruise Control With cruise control, a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h)or more can be maintained without keeping your footon the accelerator. This can really help on long trips.Cruise control does not work at speeds below25 mph (40 km/h). { CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where youcannot driv...

RES+ (Resume): Press this button to resume a setspeed and to accelerate the speed. SET– (Set): Press this button to set a speed and todecrease the speed. To set a speed do the following: 1. Press the J button to turn cruise control on. The indicator light on the button will come on. 2. Get to the sp...

Passing Another Vehicle While UsingCruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle’s speed.When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slowdown to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control will work on hills depen...

Fog Lamps If equipped, the fog lampbutton is located on theinstrument panel, to the leftof the steering wheel. The ignition must be on to turn your fog lamps on. Push the button to turn the fog lamps on. An indicatorlight on the cluster will come on when the fog lamps areon. Push the button again to...

Dome Lamp Your vehicle may have a dome lamp. 9 (Off): Move the lever to this position to turn the lamp off, even when a door is opened. 1 (Door): Move the lever to this position to turn the lamp on whenever a door is opened. + (On): Move the lever to this position to turn the dome lamp on. Entry/Exi...

The battery can be discharged at idle if the electricalloads are very high. This is true for all vehicles.This is because the generator (alternator) may not bespinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power thatis needed for very high electrical loads. A high electrical load occurs when severa...

Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle canbe controlled with this system. Operation To change the current mode, select one of the following: H (Vent): The air is directed though the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): The air is split betwee...

Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity(moisture) condensing on the cool window glass.This can be minimized if the climate control system isused properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frostfrom the windshield and side windows. When eitherthe defrost ...

Outlet Adjustment Use the thumbwheels located next to and below the airoutlets to change the direction of the airflow and toopen and close the outlets. Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the airinlets at the base of the windshield that mayblock the flow of air into your vehicle...

Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know howfast you are going, about how much fuel is left in the tank, and many other things you will need to drive safely andeconomically. United States Sport Cluster M...

Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime will come on forseveral seconds to remind people to fasten their safetybelts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also comeon and stay on for several seconds,then it will f...

Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrumentpanel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol.The system checks the airbag’s electrical system formalfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electricalproblem. The system check includes the airbagsensor, the pretensioner...

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system.Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag statusindicator. When you start the vehicle, the passenger airbag statusindicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for onand off, for several seconds as a system check. If...

Charging System Light This light will come onbriefly when you turn onthe ignition, and the engineis not running, as a checkto show it is working.Then it should go out whenthe engine is started. If the light stays on, or comes on while you are driving,you may have a problem with the electrical chargi...

Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided intotwo parts. If one part is not working, the other part canstill work and stop you. For good braking, though,you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem.Have your brake system ...

Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning Light The engine coolanttemperature warning lightwill come on when theengine has overheated. If this happens you should pull over and turn off theengine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating onpage 5-23 for more information. Notice: Driving with the engine coo...

When the Light Flashes First and Thenis Solid This indicates that there may be a problem with theTire Pressure Monitor System. The light flashesfor about a minute and stays on solid for the remainderof the ignition cycle. This sequence will repeat withevery ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor ...

This light comes on, as a check to show it is working,when the ignition is turned ON/RUN but the engine is notrunning. If the light does not come on, have it repaired.This light also comes on during a malfunction inone of two ways: • Light Flashing — A misfire condition has beendetected. A misfire i...

Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC).The DIC display gives you the status of many of yourvehicle’s systems. The DIC is also used to display driverpersonalization menu modes and warning/statusmessages. All messages will appear in the DIC display,located a...

DIC Warnings and Messages These messages appear if there is a problem detectedin one of your vehicle’s systems. A message clears when the vehicle’s condition is nolonger present. To acknowledge a message and clear itfrom the display, press and hold any of the DIC buttons.If the condition is still pr...

TRACTION OFF If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System (ETS)or Traction Control System (TCS), this messagedisplays and the ETS light or the ESC/TCS light onthe instrument panel cluster comes on solid when thesystem is turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly.See Enhanced Traction System (E...

Personalization Menu Modes OIL LIFE RESET When this feature is displayed, you can reset the engineoil life system. To reset the system, see Engine OilLife System on page 5-16. See “OIL LIFE” under DICOperation and Displays on page 3-40 for moreinformation. UNITS This feature allows you to select the...

EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS If your vehicle has Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), thisfeature, which allows the vehicle’s exterior perimeterlighting to turn on each time the unlock button onthe RKE transmitter is pressed, can be enabled ordisabled. When EXT LIGHTS appears on the display,press and hold the reset...

Your vehicle has a feature called Retained AccessoryPower (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can beplayed even after the ignition is turned off. See RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) on page 2-25 for moreinformation. Setting the Clock Without Date Display AM/FM Base Radio with a Single CD Player This typ...

With Date Display Single CD (MP3) Player This type of radio has a H button for setting the time and date. To set the time and date, follow these instructions: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. Press the O knob, located in the center of the radio, to turn the radio on. 2. Press the...

Radio Data System (RDS) Your radio may have a Radio Data System (RDS).The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stationsthat broadcast RDS information. This system reliesupon receiving specific information from these stationsand only works when the information is available.While the radio is t...

Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1 andFM2, AM, or XM™ (if equipped). The selection displays. f (Tune): Turn to select radio stations. © SEEK ¨ : Press the arrows to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there. To scan stations, press and hold either arrow fo...

Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio stationfavorites while the vehicle is parked. Tune to yourfavorite stations using the presets, favorites button, andsteering wheel controls if the vehicle has this feature.See Defensive Driving on page 4-2. FAV (Favor...

Radio Messages for XM Only See XM Radio Messages on page 3-74 later in thissection for further detail. Playing a CD (Single CD Player) Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing. Playing a CD(s) (Six-Disc CD Player) LOAD ^ : Press this but...

Care of Your CDs If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduceddue to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the qualityof the music that has been recorded, and the way theCD-R has been handled. Handle them carefully.Store CD-R(s) in their original cases or other protectivecases and away from d...

4 (Information) (Radio with CD (Base)): Press to switch the display between the track number, elapsedtime of the track, and the time. When the ignition isoff, press this button to display the time. BAND: Press to listen to the radio while a CD isplaying. The CD remains inside the radio for futurelis...

Using the Auxiliary Input Jack Your radio system has an auxiliary input jack located onthe lower right side of the faceplate. This is not anaudio output; do not plug the headphone set into thefront auxiliary input jack. You can however, connect anexternal audio device such as an iPod, laptop compute...

MP3 Format If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer: • Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on a CD-Ror CD-RW disc. • Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files on one disc. • Make sure the CD does not have more than amaximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, and 255 files toread and play. • Cre...

To change from playback by artist to playback byalbum, press the pushbutton located below the Sort Bylabel. From the sort screen, push one of the buttonsbelow the album button. Press the pushbutton below theback label to return to the main music navigatorscreen. The album name displays on the second...

No Artist Info: No artist information is available at thistime on this channel. The system is working properly. No Title Info: No song title information is availableat this time on this channel. The system is workingproperly. No CAT Info: No category information is available atthis time on this chan...

Audio Steering Wheel Controls Radio controls are locatedon the inboard side of thesteering wheel. If yourvehicle has this feature,some audio controlscan be adjusted at thislocation. They include thefollowing: wx (Previous/Next): Press the arrows to go to the previous or to the next stored radio stat...

FM Stereo FM stereo gives the best sound, but FM signals onlyreach about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildingsor hills can interfere with FM signals, causing thesound to fade in and out. XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radioreception from coast-to-coast i...

Your Driving, the Road, andYour Vehicle Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect theunexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is towear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Are forEveryone on page 1-10. { CAUTION: Assume that other road users (pedestrians,bicyclists, an...

Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motorvehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases,these deaths are the result of someone who wasdrinking and driving. In recent years, more than17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have beenassociated with the use of alcohol, with abou...

Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-31. Braking action involves perception time and reactiontime. First, you have to decide to push on the brakepedal. That is perception time. Then you have to bringup your foot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fourt...

Antilock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle might have the Antilock Brake System(ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that willhelp prevent a braking skid. If your vehicle has ABS,this warning light on theinstrument panel will comeon briefly when youstart your vehicle. When you start the engine,...

Braking in Emergencies At some time, nearly every driver gets into a situationthat requires hard braking. If you have ABS, you can steer and brake at the sametime. However, if you do not have ABS, your firstreaction — to hit the brake pedal hard and hold itdown — might be the wrong thing to do. Your...

Traction Control Operation Traction control limits wheel spin by reducing enginepower to the wheels (engine speed management)and by applying brakes to each individual wheel(brake-traction control) as necessary. The traction control system is enabled automaticallywhen you start your vehicle, and it w...

The ESC/TCS button islocated on the instrumentpanel. The traction control system can be turned off or back onby pressing the ESC/TCS button. To disable bothtraction control and ESC, press and hold the button fromfive to ten seconds. When the ESC system is turned off, the TRACTIONOFF and ESC OFF mess...

The electric power steering system does not requireregular maintenance. If you suspect steering systemproblems and/or the POWER STEERING messagecomes on, contact your dealer/retailer for servicerepairs. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-43. Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a rea...

Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through thecurve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Waitto accelerate until you are out of the curve, and thenaccelerate gently into the straightaway. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affectyour vehicle’s performance. See Accessories andModi...

Off-Road Recovery You may find that your vehicle’s right wheels havedropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder whileyou are driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below thepavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off theaccelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way...

Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonablecare suited to existing conditions, and by not overdrivingthose conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’sthree control systems. I...

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle tractionand affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Alwaysdrive slower in these types of driving conditionsand avoid driving through large puddles anddeep-standing or flowing water. { CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause crashes. Th...

Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tipsinclude: • Allow extra following distance. • Pass with caution. • Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape. • Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled. • Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tireson p...

Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundingswhile driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find asafe place to park your vehicle and rest. Other driving tips include: • Keep the vehicle well ventilated. • Keep interior temperature cool. • Keep your eyes moving — scan the ro...

{ CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with theignition off is dangerous. The brakes will haveto do all the work of slowing down and theycould get so hot that they would not work well.You would then have poor braking or evennone going down a hill. You could crash.Always have the engine runni...

Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where the tires meet theroad probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between the tires andthe road, you can have a very slippery situation.You have a lot less traction, or grip, and need to bevery careful. What is the worst ...

If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in aserious situation. You should probably stay with yourvehicle unless you know for sure that you are near helpand you can hike through the snow. Here are some thingsto do to summon help and keep yourself and yourpasseng...

If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,Mud, Ice, or Snow Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free yourvehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. SeeRocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4-26. If your vehicle has a traction system, it can often help tofree a stuck vehicle. Refer to your vehic...

Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight yourvehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehiclecapacity weight and includes the weight of alloccupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installedoptions. Two labels on your vehicle show how muchweight it may properly carry, the Tire...

The Tire and Loading Information label also showsthe tire size of the original equipment tires (C) andthe recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D).For more information on tires and inflation see Tireson page 5-49 and Inflation - Tire Pressure onpage 5-56. There is also important loading informa...

Item Description Total A Vehicle CapacityWeight forExample 3 = 1,000 lbs(453 kg) B Subtract OccupantWeight 200 lbs(91 kg) × 5 = 1,000 lbs(453 kg) C Available CargoWeight = 0 lbs (0 kg) Refer to your vehicle’s Tire and LoadingInformation label for specific information aboutyour vehicle’s capacity wei...

Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towingservice if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed.See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-7. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehiclefor recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome),see “Recre...

Dinghy Towing You may dinghy tow your vehicle from the front followingthese steps: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY to unlock the steering wheel. 3. Shift an automatic transmission to NEUTRAL (N) or a manual transmission to NEUTRAL. 4. Release the parking brake. To...

Dolly Towing Your vehicle cannot be dolly towed, but can be dinghytowed. See “Dinghy Towing” earlier in this section. Notice: Dolly towing your vehicle may causedamage because of reduced ground clearance.Always tow your vehicle using the dinghy towingprocedure listed in this section or put your vehi...

Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with theproper trailer towing equipment. If your vehicle is notequipped as stated above, do not tow a trailer. To identifythe trailering capacity of your vehicle, you should read theinformation in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later inthis sect...

Three important considerations have to do with weight: • The weight of the trailer • The weight of the trailer tongue • The total weight on your vehicle’s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs (450 kg).But even that can be too heavy....

Parking on Hills { CAUTION: You really should not park your vehicle, with atrailer attached, on a hill. If something goeswrong, your rig could start to move. Peoplecan be injured, and both your vehicle and thetrailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here ishow to do i...

When You Are Ready to Leave AfterParking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: • Start your engine. • Shift into a gear. • Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone p...

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-59Tire Inspection and Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-63When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-65Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Service For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer.You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trainedand supported service people. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Accessories and Modifications When non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are added toyour vehicle they can affect your...

If you want to do some of your own service work,you should use the proper service manual. It tellsyou much more about how to service your vehiclethan this manual can. To order the proper servicemanual, see Service Publications Ordering Informationon page 7-16. Your vehicle has an airbag system. Befo...

Filling the Tank { CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire cancause bad injuries. To help avoid injuriesto you and others, read and follow all theinstructions on the pump island. Turn off yourengine when you are refueling. Do not smokeif you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.Do not...

Filling a Portable Fuel Container { CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while itis in your vehicle. Static electricity dischargefrom the container can ignite the fuel vapor.You can be badly burned and your vehicledamaged if this occurs. To help avoid injuryto you and others: • Dispense fue...

Hood Release To open the hood, do the following. 1. Pull the interior hood release lever withthis symbol on it.It is located underthe instrument panelon the driver’sside of the vehicle. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release lever to the left.It is located under t...

Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.2L L4 engine (2.4L L4 engine similar), here is what you will see: 5-12

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18. B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-13. C. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-13. D. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake ...

When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the MIN (minimum) mark, add at leastone quart/liter of the recommended oil. This sectionexplains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcasecapacity, see Capacities and Specifications onpage 5-112. Notice: Do not add too much oil. If the enginehas so ...

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: • GM6094M Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meetingGM Standard GM6094M. Look for and useonly an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container...

If you are in an area of extreme cold, where thetemperature falls below − 20°F ( − 29°C), it is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. Both provide easiercold starting and better protection for the engine atextremely low temperatures. Engine Oil Additives Do n...

How to Reset the Engine Oil LifeSystem The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to changeyour engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Wheneverthe oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculatewhen the next oil change is required. If a situation occurswhere you change the oil prior to a C...

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 forthe location of the engine air cleaner/filter. When to Inspect the EngineAir Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the first oil change aftereach 50,000 mile (80 000 km...

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

Checking Coolant The coolant surge tank is located in the enginecompartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle.See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for more information on location. { CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when theengine and radiator are hot can allow steamand scalding...

{ CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,and it will burn if the engine parts are hotenough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it ishand-tight and fully seated. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Ca...

Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is whatyou will see: A. Electric Engine Cooling Fan B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hoodcan start up even when the engine is notrunning and can injure you. Keep hands,clothing,...

Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure toread the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If youwill be operating your vehicle in an area where thetemperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid thathas sufficient protection against freezing. Adding Washe...

Brakes Brake Fluid The brake mastercylinder and, on manualtransmission vehicles,the clutch hydraulic systemuse the same reservoir.The reservoir is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 forthe location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake flu...

What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brakefluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed containeronly. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants onpage 6-12. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the areaaround the cap before removing it. This helps keepdirt from entering the res...

Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its manyparts have to be of top quality and work well together ifthe vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehiclewas designed and tested with top-quality brake parts.When you replace parts of the braking system — forexa...

To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles,do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle...

Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs,see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-47. For any bulb changing procedure not listed inthis section, contact your dealer/retailer. Halogen Bulbs { CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas insideand can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.You o...

Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tiresmade by a leading tire manufacturer. If youever have questions about your tire warrantyand where to obtain service, see your vehicleWarranty booklet for details. { CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly usedtires are dangerous. • Overloading you...

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

(D) Tire Identification Number (TIN) : The letters and numbers following DOT (Department ofTransportation) code is the Tire IdentificationNumber (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturerand plant code, tire size, and date the tirewas manufactured. The TIN is molded onto bothsides of the tire, although o...

(B) Tire Ply Material : The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (C) Tire Identification Number (TIN) : The letters and numbers following the DOT (Departmentof Transportation) code is the Tire IdentificationNumber (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturerand plant code, ...

(B) Tire Width : The three-digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewallto sidewall. (C) Aspect Ratio : A two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements.For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60,as shown in item C of the illustration, it wou...

Inflation - Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressureto operate effectively. Notice: Do not let anyone tell you thatunder-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 m...

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.Radial tires may look properly inflated even whenthey are under-inflated. Check the tire’s inflationpressure when the tires are cold. Cold means yourve...

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is designedto warn the driver when a low tire pressure conditionexists. TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tireand wheel assembly, excluding the spare tire and wheelassembly. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressurein the vehic...

TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more ofthe TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. Whenthe system detects a malfunction, the low tire warninglight flashes for about one minute and then stayson for the remainder of the ignition cycle. A DIC warningmess...

TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code.Any time you replace one or more of the TPMS sensorsor rotate the vehicle’s tires, the identification codesneed to be matched to the new tire/wheel location.The sensors are matched, to the tire/wheel locations,in the foll...

7. The passenger side front turn signal comes on to indicate that corner sensor is ready to be learned.Proceed to the passenger side front tire andrepeat the procedure in Step 6. 8. The passenger side rear turn signal comes on to indicate that corner sensor is ready to be learned.Proceed to the pass...

When It Is Time for New Tires Various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures,driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditionsinfluence when you need new tires. One way to tell when it istime for new tires is tocheck the treadwearindicators, which willappear when your tireshave only 1/16 inch...

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 size thanyour original equipment wheels and tires, this mayaffect the way your vehicle performs, including itsbraking, ride and handling characteristics, stability, andresistance to rollover. Additionally, if your vehicl...

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative ratingbased on the wear rate of the tire when testedunder controlled conditions on a specifiedgovernment test course. For example, a tiregraded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) timesas well on the government course as a tiregraded 100. The relative p...

{ CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheelbolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can bedangerous. It could affect the braking andhandling of your vehicle, make your tires loseair and make you lose control. You couldhave a collision in which you or others couldbe injured. Always use the corre...

Tire Chains { CAUTION: If your vehicle has P205/55R16 or P205/50R17size tires, do not use tire chains. They candamage your vehicle because there is notenough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without theproper amount of clearance can cause damageto the brakes, suspension, or other vehiclepart...

If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving,especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly.If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak outslowly. But if you should ever have a blowout, hereare a few tips about what to expect and what to do: I...

Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheeldamage by driving slowly to a level place.Turn on your hazard warning flashers. { CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehiclecan slip off the jack and roll over or fall on youor other people. You and they could be badly...

When you have a flat tire, use the following example asa guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks. The following information will tell you how to use thejack and change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is located in the trunk. Base Models 1. Open the ...

3. Remove the retainer (B) that holds down the spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-94for more information. 4. Remove the spare tire (C) by gently pulling it up and out of the trunk. 5. Remove the wing nut (D) that holds the jack and remove the jack and wheel wrench (E). Uplevel Models 1. Op...

Removing the Flat Tire and Installingthe Spare Tire (Sport Model) Sport Model Only The Sport Model has larger performance brakes thanthe Base Model. The compact spare tire will notclear the front brakes. Do not use the compact spare tire in the event of afront flat tire. You must use the rear tire t...

To change the front flat tire: Front Flat Tire Changing Procedure: 1. Perform a rear tire change by removing the rear tire and installing the compact spare tire in the rearwheel location. The rear road tire will be usedto replace the front flat tire. See Rear Tire ChangingProcedure in this section. ...

A. Cover B. Retainer C. Jack and Wheel Wrench D. Stow Bolt Extension Rod E. Spare Tire F. Foam Support G. Bolt To store a flat or spare tire and tools: 1. Remove the stow bolt extension rod and sleeve from the jack. 2. Screw the stow bolt extension rod and the sleeve into the existing spare tire hol...

After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, stopas soon as possible and make sure the spare tireis correctly inflated. The compact spare is made toperform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h)for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you canfinish your trip and have the full-size tire r...

To clean: 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water or club soda. 2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture. 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center. Continue cleaning, using a cleanarea of the cloth each time it becomes soiled. 4. Continue to gently ...

Instrument Panel, Vinyl, andOther Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used toremove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary,a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solutioncan be used to gently remove dust and dirt. Neveruse spot lifters or removers on plastic surfac...

If your vehicle has a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish,the clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to thecolored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes thatare non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoatpaint finish. Notice: Machine compounding or aggressivepolishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint fi...

Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Polishing ClothWax-Treated Interior and exteriorpolishing cloth. Tar and Road OilRemover Removes tar, road oiland asphalt. Chrome Cleanerand Polish Use on chrome orstainless steel. White Sidewall TireCleaner Removes soil and blackmarks from whitewa...

Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appearson a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel,on the driver side. You can see it if you look throughthe windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN alsoappears on the Vehicl...

Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Do not add anything electrical to yourvehicle unless you check with your dealer/retailerfirst. Some electrical equipment can damage yourvehicle and the damage would not be covered byyour warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment cankeep other co...

Fuses Usage 17 Window Retained Accessory Power 18 Empty 19 Electric Power Steering,Steering Wheel Control 20 Sunroof 21 Spare 22 Empty 23 Audio System 24 XM Radio™, OnStar™ 25 Engine Control Module,Transmission Control Module 26 Door Locks 27 Interior Lights 28 Steering Wheel Control Illumination 29...

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system...

Application Capacities English Metric 2.4L Engine sold new in all states. 13.0 gal 49.2 L Transmission, Automatic (Complete Drain and Refill) 7.0 qt 6.6 L Transmission, Manual (Complete Drain and Refill)2.2L L4 and 2.4L L4 Engines 1.7 qt 1.6 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y All capacities are appr...

Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plansupplements your new vehicle warranties. See yourWarranty and Owner Assistance booklet or yourdealer/retailer for details. Maintenance Require...

Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE OIL SOON message in the DriverInformation Center (DIC) comes on, it means thatservice is required for your vehicle. See DIC Warningsand Messages on page 3-43. Have your vehicleserviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles(1 000 km). It is possible that,...

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...

Maintenance Footnotes (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for properhook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspectdisc brake pads for wear and rotors for surfacecondition. Inspect drum brake linings/shoes for wear orcracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums,wheel cylinders, c...

(h) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if thevehicle is mainly driven under one or more of theseconditions: − In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. − When doing frequent trailer towing. − Uses such ...

Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolanton page 5-20. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshieldwasher fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid ifnecessary. At Leas...

Automatic Transmission Shift LockControl System Check { CAUTION: When you 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 parked on a levelsurface. 2. Fi...

Parking Brake and AutomaticTransmission Park (P) MechanismCheck { CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehiclecould begin to move. You or others could beinjured and property could be damaged. Makesure there is room in front of your vehicle incase it begins to roll. Be ready to apply theregul...

Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 2.2L L4 and 2.4L L4 Engine 22731072 A3054C Engine Oil Fil...

Engine Drive Belt Routing Belt routing for air conditioning option shown. Dottedline shows routing for vehicles without air conditioningoption. 2.2L L4 and 2.4L L4 Engines 6-15

Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and thetype of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additionalinformation from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be ...

Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . ...

Customer Assistance andInformation Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important toyour dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concernswith the sales transaction or the operation of yourvehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or servicedepartments. Sometimes, h...

Online Owner Center (United States only) The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownershipneeds. Specific vehicle information can be found inone place. The Online Owner Center allows you to: • Get e-mail service reminders. • Access information about your specific vehicle,including tips and videos...

Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, orspeech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs),Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at itsCustomer Assistance Center. Any TTY user in theU.S. can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing:1-800-83...

Overseas — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America andCaribbean Islands/Countries(Except Puerto Rico and U.S. VirginIslands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.Customer Assistance CenterPaseo de la Reforma # 27...

Roadside Assistance Program For vehicles purchased in the U.S., call1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872);(Text telephone (TTY): 1-888-889-2438). For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800. Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you areaut...

Calling for Assistance For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, pleaseprovide the following to the Roadside AssistanceRepresentative: • Your name, home address, and home telephonenumber • Telephone number of your location • Location of the vehicle • Model, year, color, and license plate num...

Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, contactyour dealer/retailer and request an appointment.By scheduling a service appointment and advising yourservice consultant of your transportation needs, yourdealer/retailer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your ...

Public Transportation or FuelReimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, andpublic transportation is used instead of the dealer’sshuttle service, the expense must be supported byoriginal receipts and can only be up to the maximumamount allowed by GM for shuttle service. In add...

Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it isdamaged, have the damage repaired by a qualifiedtechnician using the proper equipment and qualityreplacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairsdiminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safetyperformance can be comprom...

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 Gener...

Vehicle Data Recording andPrivacy Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticatedcomputers that record information about the vehicle’sperformance and how it is driven. For example,your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor andcontrol engine and transmission performance, to monitorthe conditions for...

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment isrequired, and access to the vehicle or the EDR isneeded. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, otherparties, such as law enforcement, that have the specialequipment, can read the information if they have accessto the vehicle or the EDR. GM will...