Chevrolet 2009 Colorado - Manual

Front Seats Manual Seats { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle ismoving. The sudden movement could startle andconfuse you, or make you push a pedal when youdo not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only whenthe vehicle is not movin...

Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle ismoving. The sudden movement could startle andconfuse you, or make you push a pedal when youdo not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only whenth...

To return the seatback to an upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the uprightposition. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks If the seats have powerreclining seatbacks, uset...

Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle ismoving. Head Restraints The front seats may have adjustable head restraints.If the vehicle has rear seats, they may have adjustablehead restraints. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint isat the same height as the top of the occup...

Pull up on the headrestraint to raise it. Tolower the head restraint,press the button located ontop of the seatback andpush down on thehead restraint. Seatback Latches The vehicle may have front seatbacks that fold forwardfor easy access to the rear seats or the storage areabehind the seats. To fold...

{ CAUTION: If either seatback is not locked, it could moveforward in a sudden stop or crash. That couldcause injury to the person sitting there. Alwayspush and pull on the seatbacks to be sure theyare locked. To return the seatback to the upright position, push theseatback all the way back until it ...

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 a safety belt cannotbe worn properly. In a crash, if you or yourpassenger(s) a...

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 infants. If a child will beriding in the vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-34 orIn...

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for thedriver and right front passenger seating position. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the beltis centered on the shoulder. The belt should be awayfrom the face and neck, but not falling off the should...

To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shownuntil the belt is snug. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extenderon page 1-33. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positionedso you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly ifnecessary. Safety Belt Extender If the ...

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 in everyC...

{ CAUTION: A young child’s hip bones are still so small thatthe vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remainlow on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it maysettle up around the child’s abdomen. In a crash,the belt would apply force on a body area that isunprotected by any bony structure. This alo...

To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraintmust be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systemsmust be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lapbelt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCHsystem. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children(LATCH) on page 1-45 for more i...

Extended Cab — Rear Seat 1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors. If the child restraint does not havelower attachments or the desired seating positiondoes not have lower anchors, secure the childrestraint with the top tether and the safety belts.Refer to your child restrain...

If a child restraint has been installed and on indicator islit, see “If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint”under Passenger Sensing System on page 1-70for more information. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehiclesafety belt and let it return to the stowed position. Airbag Syste...

Where Are the Airbags? The driver’s airbag is in the middle of the steeringwheel. The right front passenger’s airbag is in the instrumentpanel on the passenger’s side. 1-65

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. Additionalwindshield breakage may also occur from the right frontpassenger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After anairbag inflates, you will need some new parts for theairbag syste...

Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light,safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, andanchorages are all working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt systemparts that might keep a safety bel...

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons, children or otherscould be badly injured or even killed. They couldoperate the power windows or other controls oreven make the vehicle move. The windows willfunction with the keys in the ignition and ch...

Battery Replacement Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touchany of the circuitry on the transmitter. Staticfrom your body could damage the transmitter. To replace the battery: 1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object inserted in the slot between the covers of thetransmitter housi...

There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle. To lock or unlock the door from the outside, use the key inthe driver or front passenger door or press the lock orunlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter. To lock a door from the inside, push the manual leveron the door forwar...

Rear Door Security Locks(Crew Cab) If the vehicle is a crew cab model, it may have reardoor security locks. With this feature, the rear doors arelocked so they cannot be opened from the inside. The rear door security lockis located on the insideedge of each reardoor below the securitylock label. To ...

Tailgate { CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride on the tailgate,even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds.People riding on the tailgate can easily lose theirbalance and fall in response to vehicle maneuvers.Falling from a moving vehicle may result in seriousinjuries or death. Do not allo...

Removing the Tailgate To remove the tailgate: 1. With the tailgate fully open, lift up slightly on the entire tailgate assembly. Remove the retainingcables from both sides ofthe tailgate by pulling theclips away from the boltheads while pushing thecable bracket forward.When the larger part of thehol...

Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome by the extreme heat andsuffer permanent injuries or even death from heatstroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or apet alone in a vehicle, especially with the w...

Power Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys isdangerous for many reasons, children or otherscould be badly injured or even killed. They couldoperate the power windows or other controls oreven make the vehicle move. The windows willfunction and they could be seriously injured...

Express-Down Windows The driver window has an express-down feature thatallows the window to be lowered fully withoutcontinuously holding the switch. Press the front of the switch past the first position toactivate the express-down mode. The express-downmode can be canceled at any time by pulling up ...

Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however,they do not make it impossible to steal. Content Theft-Deterrent If your vehicle has theRemote Keyless Entry(RKE) system, thevehicle has a contenttheft-deterrent alarms...

Testing the Alarm To test the alarm: 1. From inside the vehicle, activate the system by locking the doors with the RKE transmitter. 2. Unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door. This should set off the alarm. 3. To turn the alarm off, press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter ...

PASS-Key ® III+ Electronic Immobilizer The PASS-Key III+ system operates on a radiofrequency subject to Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may n...

Starting and Operating YourVehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaboratebreak-in. But it will perform better in the long run ifyou follow these guidelines: • Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less forthe first 500 miles (805 km). • Do not drive at any one constant ...

Starting the Engine Place the transmission in the proper gear. Automatic Transmission Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). Theengine will not start in any other position. To restart thevehicle when it is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Notice: Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the...

Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allowthe cranking motor to cool. When the engine starts,let go of the key and accelerator. If the vehicle startsbriefly but then stops again, repeat the procedure.This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.Do not race the engine immediately after sta...

Automatic Transmission Operation The vehicle has a shift lever on the steering column. It features an electronic shift position indicator within theinstrument cluster. This display is powered anytimethe shift lever is capable of being moved out of P (Park).This means that if the ignition is turned o...

Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditionscould result in skidding, see “Skidding” under Loss ofControl on page 4-11. 3 (Third): This position is also used for normal driving.However, it reduces vehicle speed more than D (Drive)without using the brakes. You might choose 3 (Third)inste...

Shift Speeds { CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you couldlose control of the vehicle. You could injureyourself or others. Do not shift down more thanone gear at a time when you downshift. Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send theengine’s driving power to a...

The transfer case buttons are located to the right of thesteering wheel on the instrument panel. Recommended Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Transfer Case Settings 2 m 4 m 4 n N Normal YES Severe YES Extreme YES Vehicle in Tow* YES *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-41 orTowing You...

Parking Brake The parking brake pedal islocated to the left of thebrake pedal, near thedriver door. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down,then push the parking brake pedal down to itsfully-applied position. A chime will activate and the brake warning light,located on the instrument pan...

The shift lock control system is designed to do thefollowing: • Prevent the ignition key from being removed unlessthe shift lever is in P (Park). • Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park),unless the ignition is in ON/RUN and the brakepedal is applied. The shift lock control system is alw...

Engine Exhaust { CAUTION: Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO)which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to COcan cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: • The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation(parking garages, tunnels, deep snow thatmay block underb...

Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if youever have to, here are some things to know. { CAUTION: Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poorventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust mayenter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains CarbonMonoxide (CO)...

{ CAUTION: Four-wheel drive vehicles with the transfer casein N (Neutral) will allow the vehicle to roll, evenif the automatic transmission shift lever is inP (Park). So, be sure the transfer case is in adrive gear — not in N (Neutral). Always set theparking brake. Follow the proper steps to be sure...

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have an automatic dimming insiderearview mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare oflights from behind the vehicle. The mirror may also have OnStar ® and/or a compass and outside temperature display. Control buttons for the OnStar ® system are at ...

Compass Compass Operation Press Y b or depending on the mirror, press O once to turn the display on or off. Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration if: • CAL is displayed while driving in the vehicle. • After approximately five seconds, the display doesnot show a compass heading, N for ...

Manually fold the mirrors inward to preventdamage when going through an automatic car wash.To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Pushoutward, to return the mirror to its original position. Outside Convex Mirror { CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like othervehicles) look farther away ...

OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle isin a place where OnStar has an agreement with awireless service provider for service in that area.OnStar service also cannot work unless the vehicleis in a place where the wireless service provider OnStarhas hired for that area has coverage, network ca...

Storage Areas Glove Box Lift up on the glove box lever to open it. Cupholders This vehicle may have two cupholders located on thelower part of the front doors as well as two cupholderslocated at the front end of the console. Vehicleswith bench seats may have cupholders attached to thefront of the ce...

Rear Storage Area Extended cab models might have storage compartmentsunder the rear seats. To access the storage compartments, lift the cushion onthe bottom of the rear seats. This exposes the storageboxes under the seat. To open a storage box, unhook the bottom and lift thetwo latches on each side ...

Lift the lid from the center area to access thestorage box. Sunroof The vehicle may have a sunroof. The sunroof controlbuttons are locatedon the headliner. Q (Open/Vent): Press and hold this button to vent, and open the sunroof. Release the button whenthe desired position is reached. R (Close): Pres...

Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Instrument Panel Overview Manual Transmission shown, Automatic Transmission similar 3-4

Hazard Warning Flashers | (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press this button located on the instrument panel, to make the front andrear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warnsothers that you are having trouble. Press | again to turn the flashers off. The turn signals do not work while the hazard war...

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes the following: G : Turn and Lane Change Signals 5 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer N : Windshield Wipers L : Windshield Washer J : Cruise Control Flash-to-Pass. Information for these features is on the pages ...

Turn Signal On Chime If a turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile(1.2 km), a chime will sound at each flash of the turnsignal and the message TURN SIGNAL will also appearin the DIC. To turn the chime and message off, movethe turn signal lever to the off position. See “TURN SIGNAL” under D...

Move the band to one of the following positions: 8 (Mist): Move the band to mist, for a single wiping cycle and then release it. The wipers will stop after onewipe. Hold the band in this position for continuouswiping cycles. N (Delay): For a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the band to set the length of t...

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. Cruise control does not workat speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set, orif the master cylinder brake flu...

Setting Cruise Control { CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you arenot using cruise, you might hit a button and gointo cruise when you do not want to. You could bestartled and even lose control. Keep the cruisecontrol switch off until you want to use cruisecontrol. 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 higher speed. Press r T at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal.The vehicle will cruise at the higher speed.If the accelerator pedal is ...

Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp control is located on the instrumentpanel on the left side of the steering wheel. O (Exterior Lamps): Turn the knob, located to the right of this symbol, to choose one of the four exteriorlamp positions. O (Off): Turns off all exterior lamps including the Daytime Run...

Headlamps on Reminder If a door is open, a reminder chime sounds when theheadlamps or parking lamps are manually turned onand the key is out of the ignition. To turn off the chime,turn the headlamp switch to off and then back on.In the automatic mode, the headlamps turn off oncethe ignition is in LO...

There is a delay in the transition between the daytimeand nighttime operation of the Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp system sothat driving under bridges or bright overhead street lightsdoes not affect the system. The DRL and automaticheadlamp system will only be affected when t...

Instrument Panel Brightness D (Instrument Panel Lights): Turn the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the instrument panel lightsand the radio display. The instrument panel lights,cluster, and radio display do not dim to completedarkness. The instrument panel light brightness controlwill only w...

Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM)that estimates the battery’s temperature and stateof charge. It then adjusts the voltage for bestperformance and extended life of the battery. When the battery’s state of charge is low, the voltage israised slightly to quickly ...

Battery Run-Down Protection This feature shuts off the dome lamp if it is left on formore than 20 minutes when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF.This helps to prevent the battery from running down. Accessory Power Outlet(s) The accessory power outlets can be used to connectelectrical equipment such as a c...

Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter The vehicle may have a removable ashtray and cigarettelighter. The ashtray is located in the center console area.The ashtray can be removed for cleaning. When theashtray is removed, this area can also be used asa cupholder. Notice: If papers, pins, or other flammable...

The recirculation mode cannot be used with floor/defog,defrost, or defogging modes. If recirculation is selected inthese modes, the indicator will flash or not come on. Outlet Adjustment Use the thumbwheel on the outlets to change thedirection of the air flow. Lift up or push down on the thumbwheel ...

Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to show how the vehicle is running. It shows how fast the vehicle is going,about how much fuel has been used, and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. United States automatic transmission 2.9L version shown, Cana...

Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the speed in both miles perhour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far the vehicle has beendriven, in either miles (used in the United States)or kilometers (used in Canada). The odometer mileage can be checked without thevehicl...

Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started,a chime sounds for several seconds to remind thefront passenger to buckle their safety belt. This onlyoccurs if the passenger airbag is enabled. SeePassenger Sensing System on page 1-70 for moreinformation. The passenge...

{ CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after thevehicle is started or comes on while driving, itmeans the airbag system might not be workingproperly. The airbags in the vehicle might notinflate in a crash, or they could even inflatewithout a crash. To help avoid injury, have thevehicle se...

If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbagstatus indicator, it means that the passenger sensingsystem has turned off the right front passengerfrontal airbag. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lightsremain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be aproblem with the...

Up-Shift Light The vehicle may have anup-shift light. When this light comes on, shift to the next higher gear ifweather, road, and traffic conditions allow. See Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-24 formore information. Brake System Warning Light The vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided ...

StabiliTrak ® /Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light The StabiliTrak andTraction Control System(TCS) indicator/warninglight comes on briefly whilestarting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicatorlight then go...

Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with a tirepressure monitoringsystem, this light comes onbriefly when the engineis started. It provides information about tire pressures and the TirePressure Monitoring System. When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires is significantlyu...

Emissions Inspection and MaintenancePrograms Some state/provincial and local governments have ormight begin programs to inspect the emission controlequipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspectioncould prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the vehicle ...

An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of thevehicle the fuel door is on. Here are four things that some owners ask about. Noneof these indicate a problem with the vehicle’s fuel gage: • At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before thegage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel...

Trip Information Odometer The odometer is automatically displayed on the DICwhen you start the vehicle. The odometer showsthe total distance the vehicle has been driven in eithermiles for the United States or kilometers for Canada. Trip Odometer Press and release the reset stem until TRIP appears on...

Automatic Door Locks This feature allows you to program the door locks to apreferred setting. To set your choice for this feature: 1. With the engine off, turn the key to LOCK/OFF. Do not remove the key from the ignition. 2. Press and hold the power door lock button until the DIC display shows the c...

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Feedback This feature allows you to program the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) feedback to a preferred setting. To set your choice for this feature: 1. With the engine off, turn the key to LOCK/OFF. Do not remove the key from the ignition. 2. Press and hold the lock and unlock ...

REDUCED POWER This message displays when the vehicle’s enginepower is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect thevehicle’s ability to accelerate. If this message is on, butthere is no reduction in performance, proceed to yourdestination. The performance may be reduced the nexttime the vehicle is dr...

SERVICE CHARG (Charge) SYS(System) This message displays if there is a problem with thebattery charging system. Under certain conditions, thebattery warning light may also turn on in the instrumentpanel cluster. See Charging System Light on page 3-26.The battery will not be charging at an optimal ra...

Setting the Clock AM-FM Radio Press and hold HR until the correct hour displays. Pressand hold MIN until the correct minute displays. Thereis an initial two-second delay before the clock goes intotime-set mode. To display the time with the ignitionoff, press RCL, HR, or MIN. Radio with CD (MP3/WMA) ...

Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press to turn the system on and off. o p VOL/VOLUME: Turn to increase or to decrease the volume. RCL (Recall) (AM-FM Radio): Press to switch thedisplay between the radio station frequency, band, andthe time. When the ignition is off, press to displaythe time. DISPL (Di...

Finding a Station AM FM (AM-FM Radio): Press to switch between FM1,FM2, or AM. The selection displays. BAND: Press to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, orXM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The selection displays. q r TUNE: Turn to select radio stations. q SEEK r : Press to go to the previous or to the next statio...

Setting Preset Stations If the radio does not have XM, up to 18 stations(six FM1, six FM2, and six AM) can be programmed onthe six numbered pushbuttons. If the radio has XM, up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2,six AM, six XM1 and six XM2) can be programmed onthe six numbered pushbuttons. To program ...

RDS Messages ALERT!: For the Radio with CD, the Alert featurewarns of local or national emergencies. When an alertannouncement comes on the current radio station,ALERT! displays. The announcement is heard,even if the volume is low or a CD is playing.If a CD is playing, play stops during the announce...

Radio Messages CAL ERR or CAL (Calibration Error): The audiosystem has been calibrated for the vehicle fromthe factory. If CAL or CAL ERR displays it means thatthe radio has not been configured properly for thevehicle and it must be returned to your dealer/retailerfor service. LOC or LOCKED: This me...

CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message displays and/or the CDcomes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns tonormal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When theroad becomes smoother, the CD should play. • The CD is dir...

Order of Play Tracks are played in the following order: • Play begins from the first track in the first playlistand continues sequentially through all tracks ineach playlist. When the last track of the last playlisthas played, play continues from the first track ofthe first playlist. • If the CD doe...

XM Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, orany 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...

Theft-Deterrent Feature Non-RDS Radios THEFTLOCK ® is designed to discourage theft of your vehicle’s radio. The feature works automatically bylearning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number(VIN). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it doesnot operate and LOC displays. With THEFTLOC...

XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio receptionfrom coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States,and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills caninterfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound tofade in and out. In addition, traveling or...

Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-27. Braking action involves perception time and reactiontime. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perceptiontime. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fourths of asecond. But that is only an average. It might be les...

Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), anadvanced electronic braking system that helps preventa braking skid. When the engine is started and the vehicle begins todrive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motoror clicking noise might be heard while this test is...

Braking in Emergencies ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the sametime. In many emergencies, steering can help more thaneven the very best braking. Brake Assist This vehicle has a Brake Assist feature designedto assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehiclespeed in emergency driving c...

If cruise control is being used when TCS begins to limitwheel spin, the cruise control automatically disengages.The cruise control can be re-engaged when roadconditions allow. See Cruise Control on page 3-10. The message TRACTION FAULT appears in theDriver Information Center (DIC) when a TCS or Anti...

Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effectivethan braking. For example, you come over a hill and finda truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls outfrom nowhere, or a child darts out from between parkedcars and stops right in front of you. These problems canbe...

Off-Road Recovery The vehicle’s right wheels can drop off the edge of aroad onto the shoulder while 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, steerso that the vehicle str...

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 the vehicle’sthree control systems. In...

Off-Road Driving Vehicles with four-wheel drive can be used for off-roaddriving. Vehicles without four-wheel drive should notbe driven off-road except on a level, solid surface. The airbag system is designed to work properly undera wide range of conditions, including off-road usage.Always wear your ...

Controlling the vehicle is the key to successful off-roaddriving. One of the best ways to control the vehicleis to control the speed. At higher speeds: • You approach things faster and have less timeto react. • There is less time to scan the terrain for obstacles. • The vehicle has more bounce when ...

When driving over obstacles or rough terrain, keep afirm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs, or othersurface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands. When driving over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles,the wheels can leave the ground. If this happens,even with one or two wheels, you cann...

Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill, decide if it is too steepto climb, descend, or cross. Steepness can be hard tojudge. On a very small hill, for example, there may bea smooth, constant incline with only a small change inelevation where you can easily see all the way to the top.On a large ...

Things not to do if the vehicle stalls, or is about to stall,when going up a hill: • Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting intoN (Neutral), or pressing the clutch pedal if thevehicle has a manual transmission, to rev-up theengine and regain forward momentum. This will notwork. The vehicle can...

Driving Across an Incline An off-road trail will probably go across the inclineof a hill. To decide whether to try to drive across theincline, consider the following: { CAUTION: Driving across an incline that is too steep willmake your vehicle roll over. You could beseriously injured or killed. If y...

Stalling on an Incline { CAUTION: Getting out on the downhill (low) side of a vehiclestopped across an incline is dangerous. If thevehicle rolls over, you could be crushed or killed.Always get out on the uphill (high) side of thevehicle and stay well clear of the rollover path. If the vehicle stalls...

Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction.On these surfaces, it is very easy to lose control.On wet ice, for example, the traction is so poor thatyou will have difficulty accelerating. And, if the vehicledoes get moving, poor steering and difficult braking cancause it to slide out of co...

If the water is not too deep, drive slowly through it.At faster speeds, water splashes on the ignition systemand the vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur if you getthe tailpipe under water. If the tailpipe is under water, youwill never be able to start the engine. When going throughwater, reme...

No one can see as well at night as in the daytime.But, as we get older, these differences increase.A 50-year-old driver might need at least twice as muchlight to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction andaffect yo...

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

Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is differentthan driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for drivingin these conditions include: • Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape. • Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, coolingsystem, and transmission. • Going do...

Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between thetires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet icecan occur at about 32°F (0°C) when freezing rain beginsto fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoid driving on wetice or in freezing rain until roa...

Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation.Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby.If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Programon page 7-7. To get help and keep everyone in thevehicle safe: • Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. • Tie a red cloth ...

Notice: Never use recovery hooks to tow thevehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged and itwould not be covered by warranty. For vehicles with recovery hooks at the front of thevehicle, you can use them if you are stuck off-roadand need to be pulled to some place where you cancontinue driving. Loading ...

Refer to your vehicle’s Tire and LoadingInformation label for specific information aboutyour vehicle’s capacity weight and seatingpositions. The combined weight of the driver,passengers, cargo, and any accessories orequipment added to your vehicle after it leftthe factory should never exceed your ve...

Similar appearing vehicles may have differentGVWRs and capacity weights. Please note yourvehicle’s Certification/Tire label or consultyour dealer/retailer for additional details. { CAUTION: Do not load the vehicle any heavier thanthe Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR),or either the maximum front or ...

Truck-Camper Loading Information Your vehicle was not designed to carry a slide-incamper. Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab We are aware that some vehicle owners might considerhaving the pickup box removed and a commercial orrecreational body installed. However, we recommendthat conversions of this t...

Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehiclebehind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome.The two most common types of recreational vehicletowing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing.Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheelson the groun...

Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles Use the following procedure to dinghy tow afour-wheel-drive vehicle: 1. Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle. 2. Put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in 1 (First). 3. Turn the engine off and firmly set the parking brake. See ...

Dolly Towing Front Towing (Front WheelsOff the Ground) Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Notice: If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is towed withthe rear wheels on the ground, the transmissioncould be damaged. The repairs would not becovered by the vehicle warranty. Never tow thevehicle with the rear wheels on the...

Towing a Trailer { CAUTION: The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer ifthe correct equipment is not used or the vehicle isnot driven properly. For example, if the trailer istoo heavy, the brakes may not work well — oreven at all. The driver and passengers couldbe seriously injured. The veh...

Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weightto measure because it affects the total gross weight of thevehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes thecurb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and thepeople who will be riding in the vehicle. I...

If the vehicle has many options and there is a frontseat passenger and two rear seat passengers with someluggage and gear in the vehicle as well. 300 lbs (136 kg)could be added to the front axle weight and 400 lbs(181 kg) to the rear axle weight. The vehicle now weighs: Weight is still below 7,200 l...

Driving with a Trailer { CAUTION: When towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collectat the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate,trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO)which cannot be seen or smelled. It can causeunconsciousness and even death. To...

5. If the vehicle has four-wheel-drive, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear and not inN (Neutral). See Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-26for more information. 6. Release the brake pedal. Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you: • Start the engine • Shift into ...

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 addedto the vehicle, they can affect vehi...

If doing some of your own service work, use the properservice manual. It tells you much more about how toservice the vehicle than this manual can. To orderthe proper service manual, see Service PublicationsOrdering Information on page 7-16. This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attemptingto do y...

Also, your dealer/retailer has additives that will helpcorrect and prevent most deposit-related problems. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers andethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be available inyour area. We recommend that you use these gasolines,if they comply with the specifica...

Filling the Tank { CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire cancause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to youand others, read and follow all the instructions onthe pump island. Turn off the engine when you arerefueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel orrefueling the vehicle. Do not ...

Filling a Portable Fuel Container { CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inthe vehicle. Static electricity discharge from thecontainer can ignite the fuel vapor. You can bebadly burned and the vehicle damaged if thisoccurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: • Dispense fuel...

Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it.It is located inside thevehicle on the lower leftside of the instrumentpanel. 2. Release the secondary latch on the hood. It is located below the front center of the hood. 3. Lift the hood. 4. Release the hood...

Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.7L engine (2.9L engine similar), you will see the following: 5-12

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20. B. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20. C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluidon page 5-35. D. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. See Engine Coolant on ...

When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area (L), add atleast one quart/liter of the recommended oil. This sectionexplains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcasecapacity, see Capacities and Specifications onpage 5-114. Notice: Do not add too much oil. If the enginehas...

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: • GM6094M Use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 SAE 5W-30 is best for the vehicle. These numberson an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. • American Petroleum In...

Engine Oil Additives / Engine OilFlushes Do not add anything to the oil. The recommendedoils with the starburst symbol that meet GM StandardGM6094M are all that is needed for good performanceand engine protection. Engine oil system flushes are not recommended andcould cause engine damage not covered...

How to Reset the Engine Oil LifeSystem The Engine Oil Life System calculates when tochange the engine oil and filter based on vehicle use.Whenever the oil is changed, reset the system so itcan calculate when the next oil change is required.If a situation occurs where the oil is changed prior toa CHA...

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/filter is located in the enginecompartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for more information on location. When to Inspect the Engine AirCleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintena...

{ CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filteroff can cause you or others to be burned. The aircleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stopflames if the engine backfires. If it is not thereand the engine backfires, you could be burned.Do not drive with it off, and be careful workin...

Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures areabove 50°F (10°C). If it is colder than 50°F (10°C),drive the vehicle in 3 (Third) until the engine temperaturegage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes. A cold fluid check can be made after the vehicle h...

Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check A good time to check the manual transmission fluid iswhen the engine oil is changed. However, the fluid in themanual transmission does not require changing. How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you maychoose to have this done at your ...

How to Add Fluid Here is how to add fluid. Refer to the MaintenanceSchedule to determine what kind of fluid to use.See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Add fluid at the filler plug hole. Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the bottom of t...

When to Check and What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine howoften to check the fluid level in the clutch master cylinderreservoir and for the proper fluid. See RecommendedFluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. How to Check and Add Fluid The proper fluid should be added if the level ...

Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is filled withDEX-COOL ® engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for five years or150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first. The following explains the cooling system and how tocheck and add coolant when it is low. I...

Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checkingthe coolant level. The coolant recovery tankcap has this symbol on it. It is located toward the rear of the engine compartmenton the passenger side of the vehicle. See EngineCompartment Overview on page 5-12 for moreinformation on ...

How to Add Coolant to the Radiator { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood canstart up even when the engine is not running andcan cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and toolsaway from any underhood electric fan. { CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot coolingsystem can blo...

Engine Overheating The vehicle has a coolant temperature gage displayedon the instrument panel to warn if the engine isoverheating. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage onpage 3-29. If the engine is too hot, the air conditioningmight stop working. This is normal and helps cool theengine. You may deci...

If No Steam is Coming from the EngineCompartment If an engine overheat warning is displayed but nosteam can be seen or heard, the problem may not betoo serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little toohot when the vehicle: • Climbs a long hill on a hot day. • Stops after high-speed driving. • Idles...

Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluidreservoir is located nearthe front of the enginecompartment, behindthe radiator. See EngineCompartment Overviewon page 5-12 for reservoirlocation. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steeringfluid unless you sus...

Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When windshield washer fluid is needed, be sureto read the manufacturer’s instructions before use.If operating the vehicle in an area where the temperaturemay fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficientprotection against freezing. Adding Washer Fluid Open...

Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinderreservoir is filled with DOT3 brake fluid. See EngineCompartment Overview onpage 5-12 for the locationof the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level inthe reservoir might go down: • The brake fluid level goes down because of normalb...

Checking Brake Fluid Check brake fluid by looking at the brake fluid reservoir.See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12. The fluid level shouldbe above the PP mark.If it is not, have the brakehydraulic system checkedto see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, mak...

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. The vehiclewas designed and tested with top-quality brake parts.When parts of the braking system are replaced — forexa...

Jump Starting If the vehicle battery has run down, you may want touse another 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 contai...

Rear Axle When to Check and Change 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 shou...

A. Drain Plug B. Filler Plug If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,located on the transfer case, you’ll need to addsome lubricant. Remove the plug and add enoughlubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the fillerplug hole. Use care not to overtighten the plug. What to Use Ref...

If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,located on the front axle, you may need to add somelubricant. When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant toraise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the fillerplug hole. When the differential is at operating temperature(warm), add eno...

Headlamps A. Low-Beam Headlamp/Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) B. High-Beam Headlamp To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11. 2. Reach in and access the bulb sockets from inside the engine compartment. 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the ...

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 Warranty bookletfor details. For additional information refer to the tiremanufacturer. { CAUTION: Poorly maintained...

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

(F) Tire Size : A combination of letters and numbers define a tire’s width, height, aspectratio, construction type and service description.The letter T as the first character in the tiresize means the tire is for temporary use only. (G) TPC Spec (Tire Performance CriteriaSpecification) : Original eq...

Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure : The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch ofthe tire. Air pressure is expressed in poundsper square 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 check tirepressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properlyinflated simply by looking at them. Radial tiresmay look properly inflated even when they areunderinflated. Check the tire’s inflation pressurewhen the tires are cold. Cold means your ve...

Set the cold inflation pressure to the maximum inflationpressure shown on the tire sidewall, or 35 psi (241 kPa),whichever is lower. See the example following. Whenyou end this high-speed driving, return the tires to thecold tire inflation pressure shown on the Tire and LoadingInformation label. See...

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure MonitorSystem (TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warnthe driver when a low tire pressure condition exists.TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheelassembly on your vehicle, excluding the spare tire.The TPMS sensors monitor th...

TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more ofthe TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When thesystem detects a malfunction, the low tire warning lightflashes for about one minute and then stays on for theremainder of the ignition cycle. A DIC warning mes...

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

6. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 7. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 8. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 9. After hearing the confirming horn chirp for the driver side...

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 whenit is time for new tires isto check the treadwearindicators, which appearwhen your tires have only1/16 inch (1....

Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires foryour vehicle. 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 replacement tires,GM strongly recomme...

{ CAUTION: If you use bias-ply tires on the vehicle, thewheel rim flanges could develop cracks aftermany miles of driving. A tire and/or wheelcould fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use onlyradial-ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle. If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those thatdo not ...

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicableon the tire sidewall between tread shoulderand maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AATemperature A The following information relates to thesystem developed by the United States NationalHighway Traffic Saf...

Each new wheel should have the same load-carryingcapacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mountedthe same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts,wheel nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)sensors, replace them only with new GM originalequipment par...

Tire Chains { CAUTION: If your vehicle has P215/70R16, P235/75R16,P265/70R17, or P235/50R18 size tires, do not usetire chains. They can damage your vehicle becausethere is not enough clearance. Tire chains used ona vehicle without the proper amount of clearancecan cause damage to the brakes, suspens...

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools A. Wing Nut B. Storage Bag and Tools The tools you will need are located under the right frontpassenger seat. 1. Move the seat all the way forward to locate the tool bag. 2. Locate the wing nut (A) used to retain the storage bag and tools (B). Turn it counterclockwi...

A. JackB. Wheel Blocks C. Wing NutD. Jack Knob 2. Lower the jack (A) by turning the jack knob (D) counterclockwise to release the jack from thebracket. 3. Turn the wing nut (C) holding the wheel blocks (B) to the back of the vehicle counterclockwise torelease the wheel blocks. Crew Cab For crew cab ...

Secondary Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoistassembly that has a secondary latch system. It isdesigned to stop the spare tire from suddenly fallingoff your vehicle. For the secondary latch to work,the spare must be installed with the valve stem pointingdown. See Storing a F...

Spare Tire Compact Spare Tire Your vehicle may have a compact spare tire. Althoughthe compact spare tire was fully inflated when yourvehicle was new, it can lose air over time. Check theinflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). Notice: If the vehicle has four-wheel drive and theco...

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

If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaneror spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercialupholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, testa small hidden area for colorfastness first. If thelocally cleaned area gives any impression that aring formation may result, clean the entire...

Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. { CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severelyweaken them. In a crash, they might not be ableto provide adequate protection. Clean safety beltsonly with mild soap and lukewarm water. Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will mak...

Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keeptheir luster. Washing with water is all that is usuallyneeded. However, chrome polish may be used onchrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary. Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoiddamaging protect...

cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brusheson them because they could damage the surface.Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels. Notice: Using chrome polish on aluminum wheelscould damage the wheels. The repairs would notbe covered by the vehicle warranty. Use chromepolish on chrome wheels...

Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dustcontrol can collect on the underbody. If these arenot removed, corrosion and rust can develop on theunderbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan,and exhaust system even though they have corrosionprotection. At least every ...

Service Parts Identification Label This label is on the inside of the glove box. It isvery helpful if parts need to be ordered. The labelhas the following information: • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) • Model designation • Paint information • Production options and special equipment Do not remo...

Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on thedriver side of the engine compartment. See EngineCompartment Overview on page 5-12 for moreinformation on location. To remove the cover, push in on the tab on the end ofthe cover and lift. To reinstall the cover, line u...

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate conversion capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See RecommendedFluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Capacities and Specifications Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Fo...

Capacities and Specifications (cont’d) Application Capacities English Metric Transmission (Drain and Refill) Automatic 5.0 qt 4.7 L Manual – Rear-Wheel Drive 2.3 qt 2.2 L Manual – Four-Wheel Drive 2.4 qt 2.3 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to f...

Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plansupplements the vehicle warranties. See the Warrantyand Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer/retailer fordetails. Maintenance Requirements ...

Using the Maintenance Schedule We want to help keep this vehicle in good workingcondition. But we do not know exactly how you will driveit. You might drive very short distances only a fewtimes a week. Or you might drive long distances all thetime in very hot, dusty weather. You might use thevehicle ...

Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 tells whatshould be checked, when to check it, and whatcan easily be done to help keep the vehicle in goodcondition. The proper replacement parts, fluids, and lubricants touse are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricantson page 6-12 and Maintenance Replacemen...

Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service ( I or II ) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 0...

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

(g) A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate aproblem. Have the system inspected and repairedand the fluid level checked. Add fluid if needed. (h) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if thevehicle is mainly driven under one or more of theseconditions: − In heavy city traffic wher...

Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolanton page 5-28. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshieldwasher fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid ifnecessary. At Leas...

Automatic Transmission Shift LockControl System Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehiclecould move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you orothers could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on alevel surf...

Parking Brake and AutomaticTransmission P (Park) MechanismCheck { CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle couldbegin to move. You or others could be injured andproperty could be damaged. Make sure there isroom in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll.Be ready to apply the regula...

Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15942429 — Engine Oil Filter 2.9L L4 Engine 88984215 PF46 3.7L L5 Engine 89017342 PF61 ...

Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.9L and 3.7L Engines 5.3L Engine 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5Customer 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 the vehiclewill be resolved by the dealer’s sales or servicedepartments. Sometimes, how...

Online Owner Center Online Owner Center (U.S.) —www.gmownercenter.com/chevrolet Information and services customized for your specificvehicle — all in one convenient place. • Digital owner manual, warranty information,and more • Online service and maintenance records • Find Chevrolet dealers for serv...

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: 1-800-8...

Mexico, Central America andCaribbean Islands/Countries(Except Puerto Rico and U.S. VirginIslands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.Customer Assistance CenterPaseo de la Reforma # 2740Col. Lomas de BezaresC.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F.01-800-508-0000Long Distance: 011-52-53...

• Model, year, color, and license plate number of thevehicle • Odometer reading, Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle • Description of the problem Coverage Services are provided up to 5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km), whichever comes first. In the U.S., anyone drivi...

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

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

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

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

Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR).The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certaincrash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbagdeployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that willassist in understanding how a vehicle’s systemsperformed. The EDR is design...

OnStar ® If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to theOnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms andConditions for information on data collection anduse. See also OnStar ® System on page 2-41 in this manual for more information. Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system,...