Chevrolet 2008 Corvette - 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...

Power Seats To adjust a power seat: • Move the control forward or rearward to adjust theseat forward or rearward. • Move the front or rear of the control up or down toadjust the height of the seat cushion. Your seat position can be stored and recalled if youhave the memory option. See Memory Seat, M...

Heated Seats On vehicles with heated seats, the buttons are locatedon the center console. The ignition must be on for this feature to work. L : Press to turn the seat on at the high setting, and twice to turn it to the low setting. 9 : Press to turn the system off. Memory Seat, Mirrors and SteeringW...

• On vehicles with a manual transmission, when thevehicle is on, the parking brake needs to be set torecall the memory position. Press and releasethe desired button. A single beep sounds and the memory position isrecalled after a brief delay. If the vehicle is on and the parking brake is not set,thr...

Reclining Seatbacks { 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 moving. { ...

Seatback Latches Both seatbacks fold forward to give you access to therear area. To fold a seatback forward, lift this latch,which is located on top of the backside of the seat, andpull the seatback forward. The seatback will lockdown in this position. To unlock, lift up on the latch and push the se...

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 acrash and you are ...

After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, thefacts are clear. In most crashes buckling up doesmatter... a lot! Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as itgoes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat onwheels. Put someone on it. 1-10

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 differentrules for smaller children and babies. If a child will beriding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-25or In...

Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for frontoutboard occupants. Although you cannot see them,they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can helptighten the safety belts during the early stages of amoderate to severe frontal and near frontal crash if thethreshol...

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, youshould use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, yourdealer/retailer will order you an extender. When you goin to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear,so the extender will be long enough for you. To helpavo...

Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includesinfants and all other children. Neither the distancetraveled nor the age and size of the traveler changesthe need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact,the law in every state in the United States and inevery C...

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...

Top Tether Anchor Locations i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with toptether anchors. To assist you in locating thetop tether anchors, the toptether anchor symbol islocated on the trim cover. The top tether anchor is located behind thepassenger seat. 1-37

Remove any additional material from the seat such asblankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters orseat massagers before reinstalling or securing the childrestraint. If the on indicator is still lit, do not install a child restraintin this vehicle and check with your dealer/retailer. To remove the ...

Where Are the Airbags? The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of thesteering wheel. The passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panelon the passenger’s side. 1-47

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...

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Keyless Access System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4Keyless Access System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2...

Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keylessaccess transmitter is dangerous for manyreasons, children or others could be badlyinjured or even killed. They could operate thepower windows or other controls or even makethe vehicle move. The windows will functionwith the keyless access...

The key, located inside thekeyless access transmitter,can be used for theglove box and can openthe hatch/trunk lid if vehiclepower is lost. See Hatchon page 2-14 for moreinformation. To remove the key, pressthe button (A) near thebottom of the keylessaccess transmitter, andpull the key out. Never pu...

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesiredoperation of the device. Changes or modifications...

3. Go to the rear of the vehicle and insert the vehicle key into the key cylinder located above the licenseplate. See Hatch on page 2-14 for more informationon the key cylinder. 4. Open the trunk. 5. Turn the key five times within five seconds. 6. The DIC message will display OFF-ACCESSORY TO LEARN....

Doors and Locks Door Locks { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — caneasily open the doors and fall out of amoving vehicle. When a door is locked itwill not open. You increase the chance ofbeing thrown out of the vehicle in a crashif the doors are not locked...

From outside the vehicle, use the key in the cylinderabove the license plate to open the hatch then use thedoor release tab located on the carpet inside the trunk onthe driver’s side of the vehicle. Pull the tab to unlock andunlatch the driver’s door. See Keys on page 2-3 forinformation on opening t...

Hatch { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with thehatch/trunk lid open because carbon monoxide(CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO. It can causeunconsciousness and even death. If you mustdrive with the hatch/trunk lid open or ifelectrical wiring or other cable connecti...

Hatch/Trunk Lid Release There are several ways to release the hatch/trunk lid. Ifyour vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shiftlever must be in PARK (P). For manual transmissionvehicles, the parking brake must be set when the ignitionis started for the hatch/trunk release to operate. Theparki...

Emergency Trunk Release Handle(Convertible Only) Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk releasehandle as a tie-down or anchor point when securingitems in the trunk as it could damage the handle.The emergency trunk release handle is onlyintended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk,enabling the...

Power Windows The power windowswitches are located oneach door. Pull up or press down on the front of the switch to raiseor lower the window. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) allows you to use thepower windows when the ignition is off. For moreinformation, see Retained Accessory Power (RAP) onpage 2-2...

Window Indexing This feature automatically lowers the window a smallamount when the door is opened. When the dooris closed, the window will raise to its full up position. Ifeither window does not index properly, it could be due toloss of power. Before returning to your dealer/retailerfor service, pe...

Arming the System To arm the system: • Press the lock button on the keyless accesstransmitter. • Open the door. Lock the door with the power doorlock switch. The security light should flash.Remove the keyless access transmitter from insidethe vehicle and close the door. The security lightwill stop f...

9 Acc. (OFF/ACCESSORY): When the engine is on or the vehicle is in accessory power mode, it isrecommended that a manual transmission be placed inREVERSE (R). An automatic transmission must beplaced in PARK (P). Then press the Acc. button to turnthe engine off and place the vehicle in RAP. See“Retain...

Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled CrankingSystem. This feature assists in starting the engine andprotects components. Once cranking has beeninitiated, the engine continues cranking for a fewseconds or until the vehicle starts. If the engine doesnot start, cranking automatically stops after 15 s...

To Use The Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The electrical cord is located on the driver’s sideof the engine compartment, in front of the coolantsurge tank. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. { CAUTION: Plugging the co...

Manual Paddle Shift While in the SPORT MODE (S) position, the paddleslocated on the steering wheel, can be used to manuallyup-shift or down-shift the transmission. While in the SPORT MODE (S) mode, push the paddleabove the steering wheel spokes to up-shift to thenext gear, or pull on the paddle behi...

The vehicle speeds required for Manual Paddle Shiftup-shifts depend on several vehicle inputs, whichwill vary the allowed up-shift speed by a few mph (km/h). • Up-shifts to Fourth (4) gear require approximately22 mph (35 km/h). • Up-shifts to Fifth (5) gear require approximately28 mph (45 km/h). • U...

Downshifting (Manual Transmission) Do not downshift into the gear shown below at a speedgreater than shown in the table: FIRST (1) 50 mph (80 km/h) SECOND (2) 74 mph (119 km/h) THIRD (3) 101 mph (163 km/h) FOURTH (4) 130 mph (209 km/h) Notice: If you skip more than one gear when youdownshift, or if ...

Running the Engine 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 exhaust intoyour vehicle. See the earlier caution underEngine Exhaust on page ...

Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith OnStar ® and Compass The vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearviewmirror with OnStar ® , a compass and map lamps. Three OnStar ® buttons are at the bottom of the mirror. See OnStar ® System on page 2-45 for more information on the services OnStar ® ...

Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’smagnetic north and true geographic north. If the mirroris not adjusted for compass variance, your compasscould give false readings. The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory.It will be necessary to adjust the compass t...

Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration if one of thefollowing occurs: • After approximately five seconds, the display doesnot show a compass heading (N for North, forexample), there may be a strong magnetic fieldinterfering with the compass. Such interference maybe caused by a magnetic...

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...

How OnStar Service Works Your vehicle’s OnStar system has the capability ofrecording and transmitting vehicle information. Thisinformation is automatically sent to an OnStar CallCenter at the time of an OnStar button press,Emergency button press or if your airbags or AACNsystem deploys. The vehicle ...

Universal Home RemoteSystem Universal Home Remote System The Universal Home Remote System provides a way toreplace up to three hand-held radio-frequency (RF)transmitters used to activate devices such as garagedoor openers, security systems, and home lighting. This device complies with Part 15 of the...

5. After entering all of the switch positions, again, firmly press and release all three buttons at thesame time. The indicator lights will turn on. 6. Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until the garage doormoves. The indicator light above the selected button...

Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Use the keyto lock and unlock. The glove box has a light inside. Cupholder(s) There are two cupholders located on the center consolenext to the shift lever. To access, place your thumb on theleft side of the lid and slide the handl...

Rear Storage Area There are two rear storage compartments in the floor ofthe rear hatch/trunk area. Your vehicle has two storage compartment lids. To access a storage compartment, pull up to open thelid. The lids cannot be removed. For Z06 models the right rear compartment stores thebattery and cann...

Pull the divider up and snap it onto the snaps on bothsides of the trunk. Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net in the rear ofthe vehicle. Put small loads behind the net. The net is notfor heavier loads. Store them as far forward as you can. Cargo Cover If your vehicle has this fea...

3. Grasp the loop at the rear center of the shade and wrap it around the striker assembly. 4. Push the loop to the top of the striker(base plate). Roof Panel The vehicle may have a removable roof panel. Followthe procedures listed when removing or installing it. 2-58

Removing the Roof Panel { CAUTION: Do not try to remove a roof panel while thevehicle is moving. Trying to remove the roofpanel while the vehicle is moving could causean accident. The panel could fall into thevehicle and cause you to lose control, or itcould fly off and strike another vehicle. You o...

Storing the Roof Panel { CAUTION: If a roof panel is not stored properly, it couldbe thrown about the vehicle in a crash orsudden maneuver. People in the vehicle couldbe injured. Whenever you store a roof panel inthe vehicle, always be sure that it is storedsecurely in the proper location. Notice: I...

Installing the Roof Panel { CAUTION: An improperly attached roof panel may fall intoor fly off the vehicle. You or others could beinjured. After installing the roof panel, alwayscheck that it is firmly attached by pushing up onthe underside of the panel. Check now and thento be sure the roof panel i...

6. Turn the front release handles inward so thatthey latch to theclosed position. 7. Push up on the handle of the rear roof release handle to latch its hook in the closed position. 8. Push and pull the roof panel up and down and side-to-side to ensure the roof panel is securelyinstalled. Convertible...

Lowering the Manual Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface. Shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P) and set the parkingbrake. Shift a manual transmission into NEUTRALand set the parking brake. 2. Make sure the ignition is off. 3. Make sure the trunk is closed. 4. The convertible top front ...

9. Then move the top rearward to its fully-stored position. 10. After the top is stored, apply one even push on the center of the front edge (A) of the convertible top toassure that the top is fully retracted. 11. Close the tonneau cover (B) by pressing down on it with a swift, firm motion. Raising ...

Notice: If you raise or lower the convertible topwhile the vehicle is in motion, you could damage thetop or the top mechanism. The repairs would notbe covered by your warranty. Always put anautomatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manualtransmission in NEUTRAL before raising or loweringthe convertibl...

4. Push and hold the bottom of the powerconvertible top button,located to the left ofthe steering wheel, onthe instrumentpanel. The windows will automatically lower and the convertibletop will lower into the rear of the vehicle. A chime willsound when the convertible top has lowered completely.If th...

X. Selective Ride Control. See Selective Ride Control on page 4-10. Y. Center Console Cupholder. See Cupholder(s) on page 2-55. Z. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-25. AA. Parking Brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-34. AB. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page...

Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheelbefore you drive. You can raise it to the highest levelto give your legs more room when you exit and enterthe vehicle. The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel islocated on the left side of the steering column. To tilt the wh...

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 (Auto Signal) on page 3-8. • 3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-9. • - Fog Lamps. Se...

Turn Signal on Chime A chime will remind you if you leave the turn signal on formore than three-quarters of a mile (1.2 km) of driving. If you need to leave the turn signal on for more thanthree-quarters of a mile (1.2 km), turn off the signaland then turn it back on. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...

9 (Off): Move the lever to this position to turn off the windshield wipers. 8 (Mist): Move the lever all the way down to mist and release for a single wiping cycle. The windshieldwipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes,hold the band on mist longer. Heavy snow or ice can overload the ...

Cruise Control Your vehicle has cruisecontrol. 9 (Off): Slide the switch to this position to turn the system off. R (On): Slide the switch to this position to turn the system on. + (Resume/Accelerate): Slide the switch to thisposition to make the vehicle accelerate or resume apreviously set speed. T...

Setting Cruise Control { CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when youare not using cruise, you might hit a buttonand go into cruise when you do not want to.You could be startled and even lose control.Keep the cruise control switch off until youwant to use cruise control. 1. Move the cruise ...

Increasing Speed While Using CruiseControl There are two ways to go to a higher speed: • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higherspeed. Press the set button at the end of the lever,then release the button and the acceleratorpedal. You will now cruise at the higher speed.If the accelerator peda...

Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp control is located to the left of thesteering wheel on the multifunction lever. O (Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the band with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp band has four positions: O (Off): Turn the band to this position to turn o...

When it is bright enough outside, the regular lamps go off,and the front turn signal lamps will take over. If thevehicle is started in a dark garage, the automaticheadlamp system will come on immediately. Oncethe vehicle leaves the garage, it takes approximatelyone minute for the automatic headlamp ...

Twilight Sentinel ® Twilight Sentinel ® can turn your lamps on and off for you. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes theTwilight Sentinel ® work, so be sure it is not covered. With Twilight Sentinel ® , you will see the following happen: • When it is dark enough outside, the front tur...

Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the manual parking lamps or headlamps have been lefton, the exterior lamps will turn off as soon as the ignitionis turned off or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) isactive. This protects against draining the battery incase you have accidentally left the headlamps orpa...

Battery Run-Down Protection This vehicle has a feature to help prevent the batteryfrom being drained in case any of the followinglamps are left on; the underhood lamp, if your vehiclehas this feature, vanity mirror lamps, cargo lamps,reading lamps, console or glove box lamps. If any ofthese lamps ar...

Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter The ashtray and cigarette lighter are located on theinstrument panel, in front of the shift lever. To use theashtray, press on the indentation at the top of the door. Notice: If you put papers, pins, or other flammableitems in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smo...

Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): Press the AUTO button to place theentire system in the automatic mode. When automaticoperation is active, the system will automatically controlthe inside temperature, the air delivery mode, and thefan speed. After a ten second display of the current settings,the...

Air conditioning does not operate at temperatures belowabout 35°F to 40°F (2°C to 4°C). In temperatures above40°F (4°C), the air conditioning cannot be turned off indefrost and defog, as it helps to remove moisture fromthe vehicle. It also helps to keep the windows clear. You may notice a slight cha...

If the outside temperature goes up, the displayedtemperature will not change until: • The vehicle’s speed is above 12 mph (19 km/h) forfive minutes. • The vehicle’s speed is above 32 mph (52 km/h) fortwo and a half minutes. These delays prevent false readings. If the temperaturegoes down, the outsid...

Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid toremove fog or frost from the rear window. The rear window defogger will only work when theengine is running. = (Rear Window Defogger): Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on. Be sure to clearas much snow from the rear...

Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter removes certainparticles from the air including pollen and dust particles.Reductions in airflow, which may occur more often industy areas, indicate that the filter may need to bereplaced. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4for i...

Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster and Driver Information Center (DIC) are designed to let you know at a glance howthe vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have left and manyother things you will need to know to drive safely and econom...

Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in eithermiles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h).For more information see “Personal Options” underDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-72. To read the odometer with the ignition off, turn on theparking lamps. If your vehic...

Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panelcluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The systemchecks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions.The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.The system check includes the airbag sensor, thepretensioner...

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system.Your rearview mirror 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. The...

Voltmeter Gage The voltmeter shows thevoltage output of yourbattery. When the engineis running, it showsthe voltage output ofthe charging system. The reading will change as the rate of charge changes(with engine speed, for example), but if the voltmeterreads at 9 volts or below, your instrument pane...

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. This light should come on when you start the engine.If it does not come on then...

Active Handling System Light The Active Handling System light will come on brieflyas you start the engine. If the light does not comeon then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you ifthere is a problem. This light will also come on whenthe ACTIVE HANDLING CALIBRATING messageis displayed in th...

Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-BoardDiagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation ofthe fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It makessure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life ofthe vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner e...

Engine Oil Pressure Gage The engine oil pressure gage shows the engineoil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) orkPa (kilopascals) when the engine is running. Oil pressure should be 20 to 80 psi (140 to 550 kPa).In certain situations such as long, extended idles on hotdays, it could read as low ...

Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells youabout how much fuelyou have left whenthe engine is on. When the needle approaches the low fuel symbol, achime will sound and LOW FUEL will appear on theDriver Information Center (DIC) display. At this time, youstill have a little fuel left, but you should get more s...

DIC Operation and Displays The Driver Information Center (DIC) has different modeswhich can be accessed by pressing the following buttonslocated on the instrument panel, to the right of theinstrument panel cluster. . 4 (Fuel): Press this button to display fuel information such as fuel economy and ra...

FUEL Button The fuel button displays average fuel economy andinstantaneous fuel economy, calculated for your specificdriving conditions, and range information. Average Fuel Economy: The average fuel economyis viewed as a long-term approximation of your overalldriving conditions. You should reset the...

GAGES Button The gages button displays oil pressure, oil temperature,coolant temperature, transmission fluid temperaturefor automatic transmission vehicles only, battery voltage,and tire pressure information. Oil Pressure: This display shows the oil pressure. Press the gages button to display the oi...

Battery Voltage: This display shows the current batteryvoltage. Press the gages button again to display the batteryvoltage, such as: • BATTERY VOLTAGE 13.5 VOLTS Tire Pressure: This display shows the tire pressure foreach tire. Press the gages button again to display the tire pressurefor the front t...

Elapsed Timer: Press the TRIP button until ELAPSEDTIMER is displayed, such as ELAPSED TIMER .00. When the ignition is in on, the DIC can be usedas a stopwatch. The display can show hours, minutesand seconds. The elapsed time indicator will recordup to 23 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds, then itwill...

DIC Warnings and Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driverthat the status of the vehicle has changed and thatsome action may be needed by the driver to correctthe condition. Multiple messages may appear one afteranother. You can scroll through the messages that mayhave been sen...

HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED This message displays if it is dark enough outside andthe headlamps and the Twilight Sentinel ® controls are off. This message informs the driver that turning onthe exterior lamps is recommended. It has becomedark enough outside to require the headlamps and/orother exterior lamps...

To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button.The message reappears every 10 minutes until thiscondition changes. NO FOBS DETECTED This message displays if the vehicle does not detectthe presence of a keyless access transmitter when youhave attempted to start the vehicle or a vehicle doorhas ju...

Multiple chimes sound when this message is displayed. To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button.The message reappears every five minutes until thiscondition changes. If the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message isdisplayed in combination with the COOLANT OVERTEMPERATURE message, see Engine Overheati...

SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM If this message displays while you are driving, there maybe a problem with the electrical charging system. It couldmean that there is a loose or broken drive belt or thatthere is another electrical problem. Have your vehiclechecked right away by your dealer/retailer. Driving ...

This message is followed by the MAXIMUM SPEED55 MPH (90 km/h) message, and then by the REDUCEDHANDLING message. The Active Handling Systemwill intervene more quickly when a flat tire has beendetected. Adjust your driving accordingly. You can receive more than one tire pressure messageat a time. To r...

TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVEHANDLING – OFF This message displays, the instrument panel clusterlight turns on, and a chime sounds when the TractionControl System (TCS) and Active Handling Systemare turned off by pressing the Active Handling Systembutton on the console for five seconds. The AntilockBrak...

Other Messages Here are more messages that you can receive on yourDriver Information Center (DIC). To acknowledge amessage and read another message that may havecome on at the same time, press the RESET button. • ACCESSORY MODE ON • BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH See Voltmeter Gage on page 3-38. • BATTERY VOL...

DIC Vehicle Personalization Many features on your vehicle can be personalized.This means that the operation of these features can beset to operate differently depending on who is drivingthe vehicle. See “Personal Options” later in this sectionfor the features that you can personalize. The personaliz...

Setting the Time With the ignition on and the radio off, press the H or theM button to enter clock mode. Press and hold H untilthe correct hour appears on the display. Press andhold M until the correct minute appears on the display. To change the time default setting from 12 hour to24 hour, press ei...

Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).RDS features are available for use only on FM stationsthat broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type ofprogramming. • Receive announcements concerning l...

Each higher setting provides more volume compensationat faster vehicle speeds. To turn automatic volume off,press this until AUTO VOLUME OFF displays. If your vehicle has the Bose ® audio system, it includes Bose ® AudioPilot ® noise compensation technology. When turned on, AudioPilot ® continuously...

Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six AM, six XM1 and six XM2(if equipped), six FM1, and six FM2), can beprogrammed on the six numbered pushbuttons,by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select AM, XM1 or XM2 (if equipped), FM1, or FM2. 3. Tune in the desi...

RDS Messages ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies.When an alert announcement comes on the currentradio station, ALERT! displays. The announcement isheard, even if the volume is low or a CD is playing.If a CD is playing, play stops during the announcement.Alert announcements cannot be...

Radio Messages CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The audio systemhas been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory.If CAL ERR displays, it means that the radio hasnot been configured properly for your vehicle andmust be returned to your dealer/retailer for service. LOCKED: This message displays when ...

Playing a Specific Loaded CD For every CD loaded, a number displays. To play aspecific CD press the numbered pushbutton thatcorresponds to the CD. If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in thissection. X (Eject): Press to eject CD(s). To eject the CD that is currently playing, press andreleas...

4. Press and hold the R button for two seconds. Release the button when SONG REMOVEDdisplays. After a track has been deleted, the remaining tracksare moved up the list. When another track is added tothe song list, the track is added to the end of the list. To delete the entire song list, perform the...

Using the Auxiliary Input Jack The radio system has an auxiliary input jack locatedon the right side of the faceplate. This is not an audiooutput; do not plug the headphone set into the frontauxiliary input jack. An external audio device such as aniPod, laptop computer, MP3 player, CD changer, etc.c...

Using an MP3 MP3 CD-R Disc MP3 Format If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer: • Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on aCD-R disc. • Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files onone disc. • Make sure playlists have a .mp3 or .wpl extension,other file extensions might not work. • Files ca...

XM Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels,or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request,by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is beingupdated, and no action is required. This processshould take no longer than 30 seconds. No Si...

Navigation/Radio System Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system. The navigation system has built-in features intendedto minimize driver distraction. Technology alone,no matter how advanced, can never replace yourown judgment. See the Navigation System manual forsome tips to help you reduce d...

Press either the down or up arrow again to stopscanning. When a CD is playing, press the down or up arrow togo to the next or to the previous track. To scan the current CD, press and hold either the downor up arrow for more than two seconds. The CD goesto the next track, plays the first 10 seconds, ...

XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radioreception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguousUnited States, and in Canada. Just as with FM,tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radiosignals, causing the sound to fade in and out. Inaddition, traveling or...

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 1-9. { CAUTION: Assume that other road users (pedestrians,bicyclists, and...

Death and injury associated with drinking and driving isa global tragedy. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive avehicle: judgment, muscular coordination, vision, andattentiveness. Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motorvehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most...

Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-39. 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 has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), anadvanced electronic braking system that will helpprevent a braking skid. When you start the engine and begin to drive away,ABS will check itself. You might hear a momentarymotor or clicking noise while this test is going...

Braking in Emergencies With ABS, you can steer and brake at the same time. Inmany emergencies, steering can help you more thaneven the very best braking. Traction Control System (TCS) Your vehicle has a traction control system called TCSthat limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slipperyro...

To turn the system off,press the button locatedon the console. You can turn the system on or off at any time bypressing the ACTIVE HANDLING button. The DIC willdisplay the appropriate message when you pushthe button. Notice: When traction control is turned off, orCompetitive Driving Mode is active, ...

Competitive Driving Mode The driver can select this optional handling mode bypressing the ACTIVE HANDLING button on the consoletwo times within a five second time period.COMPETITIVE DRIVING MODE will be displayed in theDIC. Competitive Driving Mode allows the driver to havefull control of the rear w...

Selective Ride Control You may have a ride control system on your vehiclecalled Magnetic Selective Ride Control. The systemprovides the following performance benefits: • Reduced Impact Harshness • Improved Road Isolation • Improved High-Speed Stability • Improved Handling Response • Better Control o...

Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the enginestops or the system is not functioning, you can steer butit will take much more effort. Magnetic Speed Variable AssistSteering Your vehicle has a steering system that continuouslyadjusts the effort you feel when steering at ...

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...

Racing or Other Competitive Driving See your warranty book before using your vehicle forracing or other competitive driving. Notice: If you use your vehicle for racing or othercompetitive driving, the engine may use moreoil than it would with normal use. Low oil levels candamage the engine. For info...

Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day drivingbecause some drivers are likely to be impaired — byalcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or byfatigue. Night driving tips include: • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the insidere...

Before Leaving on a Long Trip To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider havingit serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing. Things to check on your own include: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full? Windowsclean — inside and outside? • Wiper Blades: In good shape? • Fuel, Engine...

{ CAUTION: If you do not shift down, the brakes could getso hot that they would not work well. Youwould then have poor braking or even nonegoing down a hill. You could crash. Shift downto let the engine assist the brakes on a steepdownhill slope. { CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with t...

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 ...

The Antilock Brake System (ABS) improves yourvehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on aslippery road. Even though you have ABS, beginstopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. SeeAntilock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-5. • Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. • Watch fo...

Certification Label A vehicle specific Certification label is attached tothe rear edge of the driver’s door. It tells youthe gross weight capacity of your vehicle, calledthe Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, alloccupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the...

{ CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle canstrike and injure people in a sudden stopor turn, or in a crash. • Put things in the rear area of yourvehicle. Try to spread the weightevenly. • Never stack heavier things, likesuitcases, inside the vehicle so thatsome of them are above the tops ofthe...

Service For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer.You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained andsupported 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...

Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting todo your own service work, see Servicing YourAirbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-57. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and listthe mileage and the date of any service work youperform. See Maintenance Record on page 6-15. Adding Equip...

Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel thatcontains methanol. Do not use fuel containingmethanol. It can corrode metal parts in the fuelsystem and also damage plastic and rubber parts.That damage would not be covered under yourwarranty. Some gasolines that are not reformulated for lowemissio...

Filling the Tank { CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire cancause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries toyou 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...

{ CAUTION: If a fire starts while you are refueling, do notremove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel byshutting off the pump or by notifying thestation attendant. Leave the area immediately. Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to getthe right type. Your dealer/retailer can get onefor you....

Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbolon it. It is locatedinside the vehiclebelow the instrumentpanel on thedriver’s side. 2. Go to the side of the vehicle and pull up on the rear edge of the hood, near the windshield. Before closing the hood...

Engine Compartment Overview If your vehicle has the 6.2L LS3 V8 engine and you are facing the front, when you open the hood, here is what youwill see: 5-14

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-25. B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-39. C. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 5-100. D. Remote Positive Terminal (Out of View). See Battery on page 5-45. ...

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: • GM4718M Your vehicle’s engine requires a special oil meetingGM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting thisstandard may be identified as synthetic. However,not all synthetic oils will meet this GM standard.Look for and use only an oil that meets GMStand...

Substitute Engine Oil: When adding oil to maintainengine oil level, oil meeting GM Standard GM4718Mmay not be available. You can add substitute oildesignated SAE 5W-30 with the starburst symbolat all temperatures. Substitute oil not meeting GMStandard GM4718M should not be used for anoil change. Eng...

How to Reset the Engine Oil LifeSystem The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to changethe engine oil and filter based on vehicle use.Whenever the oil is changed, reset the system so it cancalculate when the next oil change is required. If asituation occurs where you change the oil priorto a CHA...

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 forthe location of the engine air cleaner/filters. Notice: If you spray water into the engine aircleaner/filter intake and water enters the engine aircleaner/filter housing, you could damage yourvehicle’s engine. The repairs woul...

When to Check and What to Use The hydraulic clutch fluidreservoir cap has thissymbol on it. See EngineCompartment Overviewon page 5-14 for reservoirlocation. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine howoften you should check the fluid level in your clutchmaster cylinder reservoir and for the p...

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 engine coolant surgetank is located toward therear of the enginecompartment on thedriver’s side of the vehicle.See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5-14for more informationon location. { CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when theengine and radiator are hot can allow...

Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when theengine is cool. { 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 spi...

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine { CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burnyou badly, even if you just open the hood. Stayaway from the engine if you see or hear steamcoming from it. Turn it off and get everyoneaway from the vehicle until it cools down. Waituntil there is no sign of stea...

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 with 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...

5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. Check the level in the surge tank when the systemhas cooled down. If the coolant is not at theproper level, repeat Steps 1 through 4, then reinstallthe pressure cap. If the coolant is not at theproper level wh...

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

Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinderreservoir is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid. SeeEngine CompartmentOverview on page 5-14 forthe location of thereservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level inthe reservoir might go down. The first is that thebrake fluid goes down to an acce...

Brake Wear Your vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads havebuilt-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warningsound when the brake pads are worn and new padsare needed. The sound can come and go or be heard allthe time your vehicle is moving, except when you arepushing on the brake pedal fir...

Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it istime for a new battery, see your dealer/retailer forone that has the replacement number shown on theoriginal battery’s label. For battery replacement, see your dealer/retailer or theservice manual. To purchase a service manual, seeServic...

Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to useanother vehicle and some jumper cables to start yourvehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. { CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerousbecause: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They contain gas t...

Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluidunless you suspect there is a leak or you hear anunusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem.Have it inspected and repaired. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on al...

Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on page 5-55. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection, contact your dealer/retailer. High Intensity Discharge (HID)Lighting { CAUTION: The low beam high intensity discharge lightingsystem operates at a ...

4. Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket. 5. Push the new bulb in the bulb socket until it snaps into place. 6. Reinstall the lamp assembly by first lining up the tabs on the bottom of the lamp assembly with thetabs in the vehicle, then slide it in. 7. Replace the screw at the top ...

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 vehicle Warrantybooklet for details. { CAUTION: • Poorly maintained and improperlyused tires are dangerous. • Overloading y...

Low-Profile Performance Tire The original equipment tires on your vehicle areclassified as low-profile performance tires.These tires are designed for very responsivedriving on wet or dry pavement. You mayalso notice more road noise with low-profile tiresand that they tend to wear faster. Notice: If ...

Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into itssidewall. The example below shows a typicalpassenger (p-metric) tire sidewall. (A) Tire Size : The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particulartire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction ty...

(G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit : Maximum load that can be carried and themaximum pressure needed to support that load. Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of atypical passenger (p-metric) vehicle tire size. (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : The United States version of a metri...

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 pounds persquare inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight : This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of...

Treadwear Indicators : Narrow bands, sometimes called wear bars, that show across the tread ofa tire when only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of treadremains. See When It Is Time for New Tires onpage 5-72. UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality GradingStandards) : A tire information system that provides consumers with rat...

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

For this example, you would set the inflation pressurefor high-speed driving at 38 psi (265 kPa). Racing or other competitive driving may affect thewarranty coverage of your vehicle. See your warrantybooklet for more information. Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) u...

Federal Communications Commission(FCC) and Industry and ScienceCanada The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates ona radio frequency and complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device...

be viewed by the driver. For additional information anddetails about the DIC operation and displays seeDIC Operation and Displays on page 3-50 and DICWarnings and Messages on page 3-55. The low tire pressure warning light may come on in coolweather when the vehicle is first started, and thenturn off...

• Replacement tires or wheels do not match yourvehicle’s original equipment tires or wheels.Tires and wheels other than those recommendedfor your vehicle could prevent the TPMS fromfunctioning properly. See Buying New Tires onpage 5-73. • Operating electronic devices or being near facilitiesusing ra...

When It Is Time for New Tires Various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures,driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions,influence 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 inc...

Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for yourvehicle. The original equipment tires installed onyour vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meetGeneral Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification(TPC Spec) system rating. If you need replacementtires, GM strongly recomme...

{ CAUTION: If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle,the wheel rim flanges could developcracks after many miles of driving. A tireand/or wheel could fail suddenly, causinga crash. Use only radial-ply tires with thewheels on your vehicle. If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those thatdo not...

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable onthe tire sidewall between tread shoulder andmaximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the systemdeveloped by the United States National HighwayTraffic Sa...

Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,and C, representing the tire’s resistance tothe generation of heat and its ability to dissipateheat when tested under controlled conditions on aspecified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustainedhigh temperature can cause the material...

Tightening Wheel Lug Nuts { CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightenedwheel nuts can cause the wheel to becomeloose and even come off. This could lead to acrash. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. Ifyou have to replace them, be sure to get newGM original equipment wheel nuts. Notice: ...

Used Replacement Wheels { CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle isdangerous. You cannot know how it has beenused or how far it has been driven. It could failsuddenly and cause a crash. If you have toreplace a wheel, use a new GM originalequipment wheel. Tire Chains { CAUTION: Do not use tire...

Lifting Your Vehicle { CAUTION: Lifting a vehicle can cause an injury. Thevehicle can slip off the jack and roll over youor other people. You and they could be badlyinjured. Find a level place to lift your vehicle.To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put an au...

Notice: Lifting your vehicle improperly can damageyour vehicle and result in costly repairs notcovered by your warranty. To lift your vehicleproperly, follow the advice in this part. To help prevent vehicle damage: • Be sure to place a block or pad between thejack and the vehicle. • Make sure the ja...

Lifting From the Rear The rear lifting points can be accessed from the rear ofthe vehicle, on either the driver’s or passenger’s side. 1. Locate the rear lifting points (A), according to the illustration shown. 2. Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle. 5-83

3. Lift the vehicle with the jack, making sure the jack spans at least two of the crossmember ribs (B). For more information, see Doing Your Own ServiceWork on page 5-4. If a Tire Goes Flat Your vehicle has no spare tire, no tire changingequipment, and no place to store a tire. It is unusual for a t...

{ CAUTION: Special tools and procedures are required toservice a run-flat tire. If these special tools andprocedures are not used you or others couldbe injured and your vehicle could be damaged.Always be sure the proper tools andprocedures, as described in the servicemanual, are used. Notice: Using ...

Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and OtherPlastic 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. Never usespot lifters or removers on plastic surfac...

Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and othersalts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, birddroppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc.,can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remainon painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon aspossible. If necessary, use non-abrasive c...

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

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

Engine Compartment Fuse Block There is one fuse block in the engine compartment located on the passenger side of the vehicle. See EngineCompartment Overview on page 5-14 for more information on location. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical components on your vehicle may damage it. Always keep ...

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigeran...

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 ENGINE OIL message comes on, itmeans that service is required for your vehicle. Haveyour vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you aredriving under the best conditions, the engine oillife system may not...

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 other brake parts, including calipers,parking brake, etc. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension ...

(i) Drain, flush, and refill cooling system. This servicecan be complex; you should have your dealer/retailerperform this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-28for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,condenser, pressure cap, and filler neck. Pressure testthe cooling system and pressure cap....

At Least Once a Month Tire Inspection and Inflation Check Inspect your vehicle’s tires for wear and make sure theyare inflated to the correct pressures. See Inflation -Tire Pressure on page 5-66. At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle coul...

2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-34. Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately ifthe vehicle begins to move. 3. With the engine off and without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P)with normal effort. If the shift lever moves outo...

Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Part GM Part Number AC Delco ® Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 6.2L V8 and 7.0L V8 Engines 15776148 A3077C Engine Oil Filter 6.2L V8 Engine 8901752...

Engine Drive Belt Routing 6.2L and 7.0L Engines 6-14

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5Customer 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 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,includ...

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 its CustomerAssistance Center. Any TTY user in the U.S. cancommunicate with Chevrolet by dialing:1-800-83...

Overseas — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and CaribbeanIslands/Countries (Except Puerto Ricoand U.S. Virgin Islands) — CustomerAssistance 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...

Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience, we and ourparticipating dealers are proud to offer CourtesyTransportation, a customer support program for vehicleswith the Bumper to Bumper (Base Warranty Coverageperiod in Canada) and extended powertrain warrantyin both the U.S. and Cana...

Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesyrental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehiclethat you obtain if your vehicle is kept for an overnightwarranty repair. Rental reimbursement will be limitedand must be supported by original receipts. Thisrequires that...

Managing the Vehicle Damage RepairProcess In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs,GM recommends that you take an active role in itsrepair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility ofchoice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there.Specify to the facility that any required r...

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...

Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of thesystem may result in the storage of destinations,addresses, telephone numbers, and other tripinformation. Refer to the navigation system operatingmanual for information on stored data and for deletioninstructions. Radio FrequencyId...