Chevrolet 2008 - 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...

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. { ...

Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraintis at the same height as the occupant’s head. Thisposition reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Pull the head restraint upto raise it. To lower thehead restraint, pressthe button, located on thetop of the seatback,a...

Passenger Folding Seatback Your vehicle has a front passenger seat that folds flat. { CAUTION: If you fold the seatback forward to carry longerobjects, such as skis, be sure any such cargois not near an airbag. In a crash, an inflatingairbag might force that object toward a person.This could cause s...

Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat The seatbacks can be folded flat. To lower the rear seatback(s): 1. Move the front seat forward and/or put the front seatback in an upright position so it does notinterfere with folding the rear seatback forward. 2. Open the rear door while the vehicle is parked. 3...

{ CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could moveforward in a sudden stop or crash. That couldcause injury to the person sitting there. Alwayspull forward on the top of the seatback at thearea of the latch to be sure it is locked. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in p...

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 seat onwheels. Put someone on it. 1-14

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 1-33or In...

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide addedsafety belt comfort for older children who have outgrownbooster seats and for some adults. When installed ona shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the beltaway from the neck and head. There is one guide for each...

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-shoulderbelt until the child pa...

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 infant seat (A)provides restraint with theseating surface against theback of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in acrash, acts to keep the infant positioned in therestraint. 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...

7. If your vehicle does not have a rear seat and your child restraint has a top tether, follow the childrestraint manufacturer’s instructions regarding theuse of the top tether. See Lower Anchors andTethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-43 for moreinformation. 8. Push and pull the child restraint i...

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. 1-60

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...

• Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After anairbag inflates, you will need some new parts forthe airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbagsystem will not be there to help protect you inanother crash. A new system will include airbagmodules and possibly other parts. The servicemanual...

Q: Because I have a disability, I have to get myvehicle modified. How can I find out whetherthis will affect my airbag system? A: If you have questions, call Customer Assistance.The phone numbers and addresses for CustomerAssistance are in Step Two of the CustomerSatisfaction Procedure in this manua...

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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...

L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release L to activate the vehicle locate feature. The horn will chirp three times and the headlamps andparking lamps will flash three times. Press and hold L for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn will chirp and the headlamps andparking lamps ...

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 ...

Rear Door Security Locks Vehicles with rear door security locks preventpassengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. On vehicles with thisfeature, the rear doorsecurity locks are locatedon the inside edge ofeach rear door. You mustopen the rear doors toaccess them. To set the security lock...

Lockout Protection If you press the power door lock switch when the key isin the ignition and any door is open, all the doors willlock and the driver’s door will unlock. Be sure to removethe key from the ignition when locking your vehicle. The lockout protection can be overridden by pressingand hold...

{ CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgateopen because carbon monoxide (CO) gas cancome into your vehicle. You cannot see orsmell CO. It can cause unconsciousness andeven death. If you must drive with the liftgateopen or if electrical wiring or other cableconnections must pass through...

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, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome from extreme heat inwarm or hot weather and suffer permanentinjuries or even death from heat stroke. Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangero...

Passenger Vehicle and HHR Panel The window switches are located on the center console.The passenger vehicle has switches for each rearwindow located on each rear door. To open a window, press the bottom of the switch.To close a window, press the top of the switch. The power windows operate when the ...

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 make itimpossible to steal. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may have acontent theft-deterrentalarm system. If you...

Ignition Positions With the key in the ignitionswitch, you can turn it tofour different positions. In order to shift out of PARK (P), ignition must be in theON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brakepedal must be applied. Notice: Using a tool to force the key from theignition switch could cause d...

{ 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 turned toLOCK/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 • Sunroof The power windows and sunroof will continue to workfor up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened.The radio will work when the key is in...

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 several differentpositions for the automatictransmission. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It isthe best position to use when you star...

Manual Transmission Operation This is the shift pattern. Here is how to operate the manual transmission: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal down and shift intoFIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal downas you press the accelerator pedal down. You can shift into FIRST (1) when you are goin...

REVERSE (R): To back up, press down the clutchpedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutchpedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicleis moving forward could damage the transmission.The repairs would not be covered by your warranty.S...

Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located between the frontseats. { CAUTION: If the front passenger seat back is foldeddown, the armrest may make it awkward tograb and pull up the parking brake lever. If thelever is not pulled up far enough, your vehiclemay roll and you or others could be inj...

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 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...

Cleaning the Mirror While cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similarmaterial dampened with glass cleaner. Do not sprayglass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may causethe liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith Compass Your vehicle may have an au...

3. Once the zone number appears on the display, press the compass button quickly until you reach thecorrect zone number. If C or CAL appears in thecompass window, the compass may needcalibration. See “Compass Calibration” listedpreviously. Outside Power Mirrors The controls for theoutside power mirr...

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 the OnStaradvisor. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red,this means that your system is not functioning properlyand should be checked by your dealer/retailer. If thelight appears clear (no light is appearing), your OnStarsubsc...

Rear Storage Area Your vehicle may have two rear storage areas that canbe used for the convenience net or other small items. Rear Compartment StoragePanel/Cover Your vehicle may have an adjustable panel/cargo coverfeature. The panel/cargo cover can be adjusted intofour positions. To use the panel in...

The fourth position is with the front corners placed inthe lower guides closest to the rear seat for subflooraccess. Do not drive while the panel is in this position. The panel can be used as a cargo cover for therear area. It has hooks underneath for shopping bags. Your vehicle may have a cargo mat...

There is a metal rod that hooks into place to prop openthe lid. Push the rod towards the lid to unhook it andlower the lid. Sunroof The vehicle may have a power sunroof. The switches that operatethe sunroof are located inthe headliner. To open or close the sunroof, the ignition must be inRUN, in ACC...

To tilt the wheel, pull the lever down. Then, move thewheel to a comfortable position and raise the leverto lock the wheel in place. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes the following: • G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Sig...

Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and twodownward (for left) positions. These positions allow youto signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.When the turn is finished, the lever will returnautomatically. An arrow on...

Windshield Wipers Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper bladesbefore using them. If the wiper blades are frozen to thewindshield, gently loosen or thaw them. If the bladesdo become damaged, install new blades or bladeinserts. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement onpage 5-50. Heavy snow or i...

6 (Delay/Intermittent Speed Sensitive): When the lever is in the delay position, move the intermittent adjustband to set for shorter or longer delay cycles. To theleft of the adjust band are bars that indicate thefrequency of the wipes. Smaller bars mean the wipermovement is less frequent. Larger ba...

Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear windowwasher/wiper button islocated on the instrumentpanel below the climatecontrols. { CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washeruntil the windshield is warmed. Otherwise thewasher fluid can form ice on the windshield,blocking your vision. 5 (Delay): Pres...

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 longtrips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below25 mph (40 km/h). { CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where youcannot driv...

J (On/Off): Press this button to turn the cruise control system on and off. The indicator light on the buttonwill be on when the cruise control is on and go off whenthe cruise control is turned off. RES+ (Resume): Press this button to resume a setspeed and to accelerate the speed. SET − (Set): Press...

Reducing Speed While Using CruiseControl If the cruise control system is already engaged, • Push and hold the SET − button until the lower speed desired is reached, then release it. • To slow down in very small amounts, push theSET − button briefly. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 m...

Headlamps The lever on the left side of the steering columnoperates the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp switch has the following four positions: 2 (Headlamps): This position turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps. ; (Parking Lamps): This position turns on the parking lamps and tailla...

Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, your automatic systemwill turn on your headlamps at the normal brightnessalong with other lamps such as the taillamps,sidemarker, parking lamps, instrument panel lights, andinterior switch backlighting. Your vehicle has a light sensor on top ...

Fog Lamps If your vehicle is equippedwith a fog lamp button, it islocated to the right ofthe steering wheeland above the radio. 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 th...

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. The dome lamp and mirror reading lamps will turn on ifthe lever is in the door position and the instrument pan...

Notice: Leaving electrical equipment plugged in foran extended period of time while the vehicle is offwill drain the battery. Power is always suppliedto the outlets. Always unplug electrical equipmentwhen not in use and do not plug in equipmentthat exceeds the maximum 20 ampere rating. Certain elect...

Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for your vehiclecan be controlled with this system. For vehicles with remote start, the climate controlsystem comes on and uses the prior temperaturesettings selected before you exited the vehicle. Operation To change the ...

Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity(moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. Thiscan be minimized if the climate control system isused properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frostfrom your windshield and side windows. Use thedefog mode to c...

If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the reardefogger automatically turns on if it is cold outside.When the vehicle transitions out of the remote startmode, the rear defogger turns off. See Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-5 Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the insid...

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 Cluster shown, ...

Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both milesper hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your vehicle’s odometer works together with the driverinformation center. You can set a Trip A and Trip Bodometer. See “Trip Information” under DIC Operationand Displays on p...

Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started, a chimewill sound for several seconds to remind the frontpassenger to buckle their safety belt. This would onlyoccur if the passenger airbag is enabled. See PassengerSensing System on page 1-65 for more information.The...

If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start thevehicle or comes on when you are driving, yourairbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicleserviced right away. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after youstart your vehicle, it means the airbag systemmay not be worki...

If, after several seconds, both status indicator lightsremain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be aproblem with the lights or the passenger sensingsystem. See your dealer/retailer for service. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrumentpanel cluster ever comes on and st...

Up-Shift Light Your vehicle may have anup-shift light. When this light comes on, you should shift to the nexthigher gear if weather, road, and traffic conditions allowyou to. See Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-31 formore information. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake...

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Your vehicle has anengine coolant temperaturegage. With the ignitionturned to RUN, this gageshows the enginecoolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engineis too hot. It means that your engine coolant hasoverheated. If you have been opera...

When the Light Flashes First and Then isSolid This indicates that there may be a problem with the TirePressure Monitor System. The light will flash forabout a minute and then stay on solid for the remainderof the ignition cycle. This sequence will repeat withevery ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure M...

Notice: Modifications made to the engine,transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system ofyour vehicle or the replacement of the original tireswith other than those of the same Tire PerformanceCriteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emissioncontrols and can cause this light to come on.Modifications ...

If the Light Is On Steady You might be able to correct the emission systemmalfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully installthe cap. See Filling the Tank on page 5-7. Thediagnostic system can determine if...

Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD(on-board diagnostic) system determines that criticalemission control systems have not been completelydiagnosed by the system. The vehicle would beconsidered not ready for inspection. This can happen ifyou have recently replaced the battery or if ...

Here are four things that some owners ask about. Noneof these show a problem with your fuel gage: • At the service station, the gas pump shuts offbefore the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than thegage indicated. For example, the gage may haveindicated the tank was ...

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...

OIL LIFE Press the information button until OIL LIFE displays.The engine oil life system shows an estimate of the oil’sremaining useful life. It shows 100% when the systemis reset after an oil change. It alerts you to change the oilon a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. In addition t...

DIC Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle has personalization capabilities that allowyou to program certain features to a preferred setting.All of the features listed may not be available onyour vehicle. Only the features available will bedisplayed on the DIC. The default settings for the features we...

REMOTE START If your vehicle has remote start, this feature allowsremote start to be turned off or on. Remote start allowsyou to start the engine from outside of the vehicleusing your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.When REMOTE START appears on the display, pressand hold the reset button for ...

EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS This feature, which allows the vehicle’s exteriorperimeter lighting to turn on each time the unlock buttonon the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter ispressed, can be enabled or disabled. When EXTLIGHTS appears on the display, press and hold thereset button for at least one ...

Setting the Clock Without Date Display AM/FM Base Radio with a Single CDPlayer This type of radio has a H (clock) button for setting the time. You can set the time by following these steps: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. Press the O (power) knob, located in the center of the ra...

Radio Data System (RDS) Your radio may have a Radio Data System (RDS). TheRDS feature is available for use only on FM stationsthat broadcast RDS information. This system relies uponreceiving specific information from these stations andonly works when the information is available. While theradio 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 Calibration Error: The audio system has beencalibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CalibrationError displays, it means that the radio has not beenconfigured properly for your vehicle and it mustbe returned to your dealer/retailer for service. Loc or Locked: This message disp...

If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in theplayer, it stays in the player. When the ignition or radiois turned on, the CD starts playing where it stopped,if it was the last selected audio source. When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol displays on theCD. As each new track starts to play, t...

RPT (Repeat): For Radios with CD (Base), one trackcan be repeated by using the repeat setting. To repeat the track you are listening to, press andrelease the RPT button. An arrow symbol displays.Press RPT again to turn off repeat play. 4 (Information) (Radio with CD (Base)): Press to switch the disp...

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, laptopcomputer...

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 onone disc. • Make sure the CD does not have more than amaximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, and 255 files toread and play. • Crea...

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 Title Info: No song title information is available atthis time on this channel. The system is workingproperly. No CAT Info: No category information is available atthis time on this channel. The system is workingproperly. No Information: No text or informational messages areavailable at this time ...

Audio Steering Wheel Controls If your vehicle has thisfeature, some audiocontrols can be adjusted atthe steering wheel. Theyinclude the following: x w (Next/Previous): Press the arrows to go to the next or to the previous stored radio station and stay there.Press and hold the arrows longer than thre...

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 1-12. { CAUTION: Assume that other road users (pedestrians,bicyclists, an...

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...

If the warning light stays on, or comes on when you’redriving, there may be a problem with your ETS andyour vehicle may need service. When this warning lightis on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjustyour driving accordingly. If the ETS warning light comes on and stays on for anextended peri...

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 messages appear, and theESC/TCS light comes on to warn th...

Launch Control If your vehicle has this feature, LAUNCH CONTROLdisplays after the COMPETITIVE MODE message, whenthe vehicle is stopped. Launch control is a form oftraction control, to control wheel spin while launchingthe vehicle during closed track events and competitivedriving venues. The system w...

The traction you can get in a curve depends on thecondition of the tires and the road surface, the angle atwhich the curve is banked, and your speed. Whileyou are in a curve, speed is the one factor youcan control. Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve.Then you suddenly apply the brakes. Bo...

Passing Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can bedangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing,we suggest the following tips: • Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroadsfor situations that might affect a successful pass. Ifin doubt, wait. • Watch for traffic signs, pavement...

Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving becausesome drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol ordrugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Night driving tips include: • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the insider...

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...

Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You might want to put winter emergency supplies inyour vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, asupply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winterouter clothing, a small shovel, ...

If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in aserious situation. You should probably stay withyour vehicle unless you know for sure that you are nearhelp and you can hike through the snow. Here aresome things to do to summon help and keep yourselfand your passeng...

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 oftenhelp to free a stuck vehicle. Refer to your vehic...

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

The Tire and Loading Information label also lists thetire size of the original equipment tires (C) and therecommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). Formore information on tires and inflation, see Tires onpage 5-52 and Inflation - Tire Pressure onpage 5-60. There is also important loading inform...

Item Description Total A Maximum VehicleCapacity Weight 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 loading informationlabel for specific information about your vehicle’smaxi...

If you put things inside your vehicle — likesuitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — theywill go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have tostop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they willkeep going. { CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle canstrike and injure people in a sudden s...

With the proper preparation and equipment, manyvehicles can be towed in these ways. See “DinghyTowing” and “Dolly Towing,” following. Here are some important things to consider before youdo recreational vehicle towing: • What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?Be sure you read the tow vehi...

To prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle isbeing towed, remove the following fuse from the floorconsole fuse block: 8 (Ignition Switch, PASS-Key ® III+). See Floor Console Fuse Block on page 5-120 formore information. Remember to reinstall the fuse once you have reachedyour destination...

• Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer.Do not drive faster than the maximum posted speedfor trailers, or no more than 55 mph (90 km/h), tosave wear on your vehicle’s parts. • Do not tow when the outside air temperature isabove 100°F (38°C). • Do not tow more than 1,000 miles (1 600 km...

But let’s say your specific vehicle is equipped with someof the latest options and you have a front seat passengerand two rear seat passengers with some luggage andgear in the vehicle as well. You may add 300 lbs (136 kg)to the front axle weight and 400 lbs (181 kg) to the rearaxle weight. Your vehi...

Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-69Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-71Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-71Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . ...

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...

California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbaginitiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium batteriescontained in remote keyless entry transmitters, maycontain perchlorate materials. Special handlingmay be necessary. For additional informatio...

Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part ofthe proper maintenance of your vehicle. To helpkeep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicleperformance, we recommend the use of gasolineadvertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. The 8th digit of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)sho...

Filling a Portable Fuel Container { CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inyour vehicle. Static electricity discharge fromthe container can ignite the fuel vapor. You canbe badly burned and your vehicle damaged ifthis occurs. To help avoid injury to you andothers: • Dispense fue...

Hood Release To open the hood, do the following. 1. Pull the interior hood release lever with thissymbol on it. It islocated to the left ofthe instrument panelon the driver’s sideof the vehicle. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pushthe secondary hoodrelease lever to the left.It is located ...

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

A. Pressure Cap. See Pressure Cap on page 5-26. B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20. C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluidon page 5-33. D. Coolant Recovery Tank. See “Checking Coolant” under Engine Coolant o...

This section explains what kind of oil to use.For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacitiesand Specifications on page 5-125. Notice: Do not add too much oil. If the enginehas so much oil that the oil level gets above theupper mark that shows the proper operating range,the engine could be damaged...

For Vehicles with the 2.0L L4 Engine Only Look for three things: • GM4718M Your vehicle’s engine requires a special oil meetingGM Standard GM4718M, such as Mobil 1 ® or equivalent. Oils meeting this standard maybe identified as synthetic. However, not all syntheticoils will meet this GM standard. Lo...

Your vehicle’s engine is filled at the factory with asynthetic oil which meets all requirements for yourvehicle. 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 ...

How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to changeyour 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 C...

Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled withDEX-COOL ® engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for five years or 150,000 miles(240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add onlyDEX-COOL ® extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling syst...

If you have to add coolant more than four times a year,have your dealer/retailer check your cooling system. Notice: If you use extra inhibitors and/or additivesin your vehicle’s cooling system, you coulddamage your vehicle. Use only the proper mixtureof the engine coolant listed in this manual forth...

Adding Coolant If more coolant is needed, add the proper DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, butonly when the engine is cool. If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty, aspecial fill procedure is necessary. See Cooling Systemon page 5-28 for more information. { CAUTION: T...

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine { CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burnyou badly, even if you just open the hood.Stay away from the engine if you see or hearsteam coming from it. Just turn it off and geteveryone away from the vehicle until it coolsdown. Wait until there is no sign of...

If you no longer have the overheat warning, you candrive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes.If the warning does not come back on, you can drivenormally. If the warning continues and you have not stopped, pullover, stop, and park your vehicle right away. If there is still no sign of ...

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 mastercylinder and, on manualtransmission vehicles,the clutch hydraulic systemuse the same reservoir.The reservoir is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid levelin the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brakefluid goes d...

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...

Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and could have reardrum brakes or rear disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that makea high-pitched warning sound when the brake padsare worn and new pads are needed. The soundcan come and go or be heard all the time your vehicleis ...

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...

Jump Starting If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want touse another vehicle and some jumper cables to startyour vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps todo it safely. { CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerousbecause: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They cont...

Headlamp Aiming The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aimingsystem. The aim has been preset at the factory andshould need no further adjustment. However, if the vehicle is damaged in a crash, theheadlamp aim may be affected and adjustment may benecessary. If oncoming vehicles flash their high be...

Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on page 5-50. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection, contact your dealer/retailer. Halogen Bulbs { CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas insideand can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.You o...

Replacement blades come in different types and areremoved in different ways. For the proper type andlength, see Maintenance Replacement Parts onpage 6-14. Here’s how to remove the wiper blade: 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield. 2. While holding the wiper arm, lift the clip up...

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 improperly usedtires are dangerous. • Overloading you...

Low-Profile Performance Tire If your vehicle has P225/45R18 size tires, they areclassified as low-profile performance tires. Thesetires are designed for very responsive driving onwet or dry pavement. You may also notice moreroad noise with low-profile performance tires andthat they tend to wear fast...

(B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance CriteriaSpecification) : Original equipment tires designed to GM’s specific tire performance criteria havea TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall.GM’s TPC specifications meet or exceed allfederal safety guidelines. (C) DOT (Department of Transportation) : The...

Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of atypical passenger vehicle tire size. (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter Pas the first character in the tire size means apassenger vehicle tire engineered to standards setby the...

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

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 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. If your vehicle has this feature, TPMS sensorsare mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly,excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly. The TPMSsensors mon...

TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of theTPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When thesystem detects a malfunction, the low tire warning lightflashes for about one minute and then stays on forthe 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 rear turn signal comes on to indicate that corner sensor is ready to be learned.Proceed to the passenger side rear tire andrepeat the procedure in Step 5. 8. The driver side rear turn signal comes on to indicate that corner sensor is ready to be learned.Proceed to the driver si...

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 couldaffect the way your vehicle performs, including itsbraking, ride and handling characteristics, stability, andresistance to rollover. Additionally, if your vehi...

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...

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...

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...

Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Your vehicle may have a tire sealant and compressor kitthat is capable of temporarily sealing a puncture up to 1 ⁄ 4 inch (6 mm) in the tread area of the tire. If your vehicle has this kit, there is no jack or spare tire. The kit inflatesthe tire with liquid sealant a...

Tire Sealant Read and follow the safety handling instructions on thesealant canister. The sealant can temporarily seal a puncture up to 1 ⁄ 4 inch (6 mm) in the tread area of the tire. The sealant cannot seal sidewall damage, large punctures, or atire that has unseated from the wheel. See RoadsideAs...

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 If your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire, the jack,wheel wrench, and spa...

Removing the Flat Tire andInstalling the Spare Tire (SS Model) The SS Model has larger performance brakes thanthe Base Model. The compact spare tire will not clearthe front brakes. Do not use the compact spare tire in the event of a frontflat tire. You must use the rear tire to replace the front fla...

To change the front flat tire: Front 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. 2. Usi...

Storing a Flat or Spare Tireand Tools { CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in thepassenger compartment of the vehicle couldcause injury. In a sudden stop or collision,loose equipment could strike someone.Store all these in the proper place. Storing the Flat Tire and Tools To store t...

Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflatedwhen the vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, stopas soon as possible and make sure the spare tireis ...

Appearance Care Interior Cleaning Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it iscleaned often. Although not always visible, dust anddirt can accumulate on your upholstery. Dirt can damagecarpet, fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces. Regularvacuuming is recommended to remove particl...

If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner orspot lifter may be necessary. When a commercialupholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test asmall hidden area for colorfastness first. If the locallycleaned area gives any impression that a ring formationmay result, clean the entire...

Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle byhand may be necessary to remove residue from thepaint finish. You can get approved cleaning productsfrom your dealer/retailer. See Vehicle Care/AppearanceMaterials on page 5-117. If your vehicle has a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish,t...

Tires To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressingproducts on your vehicle may damage the paintfinish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing,always wipe off any overspray from all paintedsurfaces on your vehicle. Sheet Metal Damage If the ...

Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Polishing ClothWax-Treated Interior and exteriorpolishing cloth. Tar and RoadOil Remover Removes tar, road oiland asphalt. Chrome Cleanerand Polish Use on chrome orstainless steel. White SidewallTire Cleaner 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 through thewindshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN alsoappears on the Vehicl...

Floor Console Fuse Block The floor console fuse block is located on the passengerside of the floor console behind the forward panel.The panel has four clips, one in each corner. Pull thepanel to disconnect the four clips, and access the fuses.Use the fuse puller to remove fuses. 5-120

Engine Compartment Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located on the driver sideof the engine compartment. Lift the cover to accessthe fuse/relay block. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical componentson your vehicle may damage it. Always keep thecovers on any electrical component. Fuses Usa...

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to MaintenanceReplacement Parts on page 6-14 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system ref...

Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap 2.0L L4 X Automatic Manual 0.035 in (0.90 mm) 2.2L L4 D Automatic Manual 0.040 in (1.01 mm) 2.4L L4 P Automatic Manual 0.040 in (1.01 mm) 5-126

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 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 i...

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 wearor cracks. 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 5-24. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshieldwasher fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid ifnecessary. At Leas...

On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift leverin NEUTRAL, push the clutch pedal down halfway,and try to start the engine. The vehicle shouldstart only when the clutch pedal is pushed down allthe way to the floor. If the vehicle starts whenthe clutch pedal is not pushed all the way down,contact...

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 2.0L Engine 15909459 — 2.2L and 2.4L Engines 22731072 A...

Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.0L L4, 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 Offices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-freenumber for assistance. However, if a customer wishesto write or e-mail Chevrolet, the letter should beaddressed to: United States — Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor DivisionChevrolet Customer Assistance CenterP.O. Box...

GM Mobility ReimbursementProgram This program, available to qualified applicants,can reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost ofeligible aftermarket adaptive equipment requiredfor your vehicle, such as hand controls or awheelchair/scooter lift. The offer is available for a very limited period of timef...

In many instances, mechanical failures may be covered.However, any cost for parts and labor for non-warrantyrepairs are the responsibility of the driver. Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limitedreserve the right to limit services or reimbursement toan owner or driver when, in their sole discre...

If the dealer/retailer requests that you simply drop thevehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early inthe work day as possible to allow for the same dayrepair. Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience, we and ourparticipating dealers are proud to offer CourtesyTransp...

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...

If a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. • Try to relax and then check to make sure you are allright. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one elsein your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. • If there has been an injury, call emergency servicesfor help. Do not ...

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...

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 haveaccess to the vehicle or the EDR. GM will...