Chevrolet colbat - Manual

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

Head Restraints Press the button on theside of the head restraintto adjust it. Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraintis closest to the top of your head. This position reducesthe chance of a neck injury in a crash. 1-6

Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat You can fold either side of the rear seatback down formore cargo space. To lower the rear seatback, follow these steps: 1. Open the trunk and pull one or both of the small handles located in the center of the trunk. 2. Once the handle is pulled, the seatback can be...

To raise the rear seatback, lift it up and push rearwarduntil you hear a click. Push and pull on the seatbackto be sure it is locked into place. { 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 fo...

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

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know aboutsafety belts and children. And there are different rulesfor smaller children and babies. If a child will be ridingin your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-29 orInfan...

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

To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. 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...

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

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...

{ CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quiteunlike that of an adult or older child, for whomthe safety belts are designed. A young child’ship bones are still so small that the vehicle’sregular safety belt may not remain low on thehip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settleup around th...

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 child restraints be secured in a rearseat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infantseat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat ...

Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. The LATCHsystem holds a child restraint during driving or in acrash. This system is designed to make installation of achild restraint easier. The LATCH system uses anchorsin the vehicle and attachments on the child rest...

Top Tether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraintto the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into thevehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the childrestraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehiclein order to reduce the forward movement and rotationof the chi...

7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. 8. If your vehicle has a passenger sensing system and the airbag is off, the off indicator on the instrumentpanel will be lit and stay lit when the key isturned to RUN or START. If a child restraint has been instal...

There is an airbagreadiness light on theinstrument panel cluster,which shows the airbagsymbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system formalfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electricalproblem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-25for more information. Where Are the Airbags? The...

When Should an Airbag Inflate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbagsare designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontalor near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inflateonly if the impact exceeds a predetermined deploymentthreshold. Deployment thresholds take into account...

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

Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder lightand all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractorsand anchorages are working properly. Look for any otherloose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you seeanything that might keep a safe...

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3Remote Keyless Entry System Operation . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 Doors and Locks . . . ....

Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons. Theycould operate the power windows or othercontrols or even make the vehicle move.The children or others could be badly injuredor even killed. Do not leave the keys in avehicle with children. 2-2

One key is used for theignition, the doors and allother locks. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removesthe key tag from the key and gives it to the first owner.Each tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or aqualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep thetag in a safe place. If ...

Matching Transmitter(s) to YourVehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is uniquely codedto prevent another transmitter from unlocking thevehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacementcan be purchased through your GM dealer. Rememberto bring any additional transmitters with you when...

Doors and Locks Door Locks { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — caneasily open the doors and fall out of amoving vehicle. When a door is locked,the handle will not open it. You increasethe chance of being thrown out of thevehicle in a crash if the doors ar...

Automatic Door Lock If your vehicle has power door locks, the doors willautomatically lock when the shift lever is moved out ofPARK (P) for a vehicle with an automatic transaxle.For a vehicle with a manual transaxle, the speed mustbe greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). The automatic door locking feature ca...

When you want to open a rear door when the securitylock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped, the power door lockswitch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock. 2. Open the door from the outside. To cancel the rear door security lock, d...

Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or petsin a vehicle with the windows closed isdangerous. They can be overcome by theextreme heat and suffer permanent injuries oreven death from heat stroke. Never leave achild, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in avehicle, especially with the wi...

Manual Windows If your vehicle has manual windows, use the windowcrank to open and close each window. Power Windows If your vehicle has power windows, the switches on thedriver’s door armrest control each of the windows. In addition, each passenger’s door has a window switchthat controls that door’s...

Visor Vanity Mirror Your vehicle may have a driver’s side vanity mirror.Swing down the sun visor and lift the cover to exposethe mirror. Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrentfeatures, we know that nothin...

Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to fourdifferent positions. Notice: Using a tool to force the key from theignition switch could cause damage or break thekey. Use the correct key and turn the key onlywith your hand. Make sure the key is all the way in.If it is,...

R (RUN): This is the position the switch returns to after you start your engine and release the switch.The switch stays in the RUN position when the engineis running. But even when the ignition is not running,you can use RUN to operate your electrical accessoriesand to display some warning and indic...

3. Place your finger into the access hole and locate the plunger. 4. Press and hold the plunger toward the driver’s door while turning the ignition key to LOCK.Remove the key. Have your vehicle serviced at your GM dealer as soonas possible. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle has a Retained ...

Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine coolantheater. In very cold weather, 0°F ( − 18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will get easier startingand better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in aminimum of ...

Automatic Transaxle Operation If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transaxle,the shift lever is located on the console betweenthe seats. There are several differentpositions for the automatictransaxle. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It isthe best position to use when you s...

INTERMEDIATE (I): This position is also used fornormal driving. However, it offers braking fromthe engine for slight downgrades where the vehiclewould otherwise accelerate due to steepness of grade.If repetitive shifts occur between third and fourthgears on steep uphills, this position can be used t...

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

Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located between thefront seats. For vehicles equipped with an armrest, lift the consolearmrest in order to access the parking brake lever. Manual Transaxle Parking Brake Lever Automatic Transaxle Parking Brake Lever 2-27

Leaving Your Vehicle With the EngineRunning { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle withthe engine running. Your vehicle could movesuddenly if the shift lever is not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.And, if you leave the vehicle with the enginerunning, it could overhea...

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 To reduce glare from lamps behind you, move the levertoward you to the night position. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith OnStar ® If the vehicle has this feature, an automatic dimmingmirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimizeglare at night from light...

Storage Areas Glove Box Open the glove box by lifting up on the lever. Close theglove box with a firm push. Cupholder(s) There are two cupholders located at the front of thecenter console, in front of the shift lever. There are alsocupholders for the rear seat passengers located atthe rear of the ce...

Sunroof Your vehicle may beequipped with a powersunroof. The switchthat operates it is locatedon the headliner. To open or close the sunroof, the ignition must be on,or turned to ACC, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP)must be active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP)on page 2-20. Press and hold the ...

Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-38 DIC Operation and Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-38DIC Warnings and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-40DIC Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel islocated on the left side of the steering column. To tilt the wheel, pull down the lever. Then move thewheel to a comfortable position, pull up the lever to lockthe wheel in place. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the...

Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) andtwo downward (for left) positions. These positions allowyou to 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 Use this lever, located on the right side of the steeringwheel, to operate the windshield wipers. 9 (Off): Move the lever to this position to turn off the windshield wipers. & (Intermittent): Move the lever to this position to choose a delayed wiping cycle. Rotate the intermitt...

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

Ending Cruise Control To end cruise control, step lightly on the brake pedal orthe clutch if your vehicle has a manual transmission. Stepping on the brake pedal or clutch will only end thecurrent cruise control session. Press the cruisecontrol on/off button to turn the system completely off. Erasing...

Fog Lamps The fog lamp button islocated on the instrumentpanel, to the left of thesteering wheel. The ignition must be on to turn your fog lamps on. Push the button to turn the fog lamps on. An indicatorlight on the cluster will come on when the fog lampsare on. Push the button again to turn the fog...

When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow theinstallation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can causedamage not covered by your warranty. Do nothang any type of accessory or accessory bracketfrom the plug because the power outlets aredesigne...

Operation To change the current mode, select one of the following: H (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): This mode directs approximately half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and thendirects the remaining air to the floor outlets. Cooler air isdire...

On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside airescape; then close them. This helps to reduce the timeit takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helpsthe system to operate more efficiently. For quick cool down on hot days: 1. Select the vent mode. 2. Select the recirculation mode. 3. Select ...

Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid toremove fog from the rear window. The rear window defogger will only work when theignition is in RUN. < (Rear): Press the button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. Be sure to clear as much snow fromthe rear window as poss...

Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will knowhow fast you are going, about how much fuel is left in the tank, and many other things you will need to drive safelyand economically. United States SS Cluster show...

Passenger Safety BeltReminder Light If equipped, several seconds after the key is turned toRUN or START, a chime will sound for several secondsto remind the front passenger to buckle their safetybelt. This would only occur if the passenger airbag isenabled. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-60f...

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, all 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 for service. { CAUTION: If the off indicator and the airbag readinesslight ever come on together, it means thatsome...

Up-Shift Light Your vehicle may have an up-shift light. When this lightcomes on, you should shift to the next higher gear ifweather, road, and traffic conditions allow you to. This light is located in yourinstrument panel cluster tothe left of the tachometer. See Manual Transaxle Operation on page 2...

Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning Light The engine coolanttemperature warning lightwill come on when theengine has overheated. If this happens you should pull over and turn off theengine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating onpage 5-29 for more information. Notice: Driving with the engine coo...

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

If the Light Is On Steady You may 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 5-8. Thediagnostic system can determine if t...

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 your 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) The Driver Information Center (DIC) display gives youthe status of many of your vehicle’s systems. The DIC isalso used to display driver personalization menu modesand warning/status messages. All messages will appearin the DIC display, located at the bottom of thetach...

OIL LIFE Press the information button until OIL LIFE is displayed.The engine oil life system shows an estimate of theoil’s remaining useful life. It will show 100% when thesystem is reset after an oil change. It will alert youto change your oil on a schedule consistent with yourdriving conditions. I...

LOW FUEL This message is displayed when your vehicle is low onfuel. You should refill the fuel tank as soon aspossible. See Fuel Gage on page 3-36, Filling the Tankon page 5-8, and Fuel on page 5-5 for more information. LOW TRACTION This message is displayed when the Enhanced TractionSystem (ETS) is...

To change feature settings, use the following procedure: Entering Personalization Menu 1. Turn the ignition on while the vehicle is stopped.2. Press and hold the information and reset buttons at the same time for several seconds, then release toenter the personalization menu. If the vehicle speed is...

EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, this feature,which allows the vehicle’s exterior perimeter lighting toturn on each time the unlock button on the remotekeyless entry transmitter is pressed, can be enabled ordisabled. When EXT LIGHTS appears on the display,press the res...

Setting Preset Stations Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), canbe programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons,by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushb...

To adjust the balance or the fade to the middle position,select BAL or FADE. Then press and hold thebalance/fade button for more than two seconds. You willhear a beep and the level will be adjusted to themiddle position. To adjust the speaker controls to the middle position,first end out of balance ...

DISP (Display): Press this knob to see the currenttrack number or the elapsed time of the track. To change the default on the display, press this knobuntil you see the display you want, then hold theknob for two seconds. You will hear a beep and theselected display will now be the default. BAND: Pre...

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

Playing the Radio O (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. u (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. AUTO u (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, the audio system adjusts automatically to makeup for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the...

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

Using an MP3 CD MP3 Format If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer: • Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on aCD-R disc. • Make sure to finalize the disc when burning an MP3disc, using multiple sessions. It is usually better toburn the disc all at once. • Files can be recorded with a v...

No Folder When the CD contains only compressed files, the fileswill be located under the root folder. The next andprevious folder functions will have no function on aCD that was recorded without folders or playlists.When displaying the name of the folder the radio willdisplay ROOT. When the CD conta...

Playing an MP3 With the ignition on, insert a CD partway into the slot,label side up. The player will pull it in, and READINGDISC will appear on the display. The CD should beginplaying and the CD symbol will appear on the display.If you want to insert a CD with the ignition off, first pressthe eject...

Theft-Deterrent Feature 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, itwill not operate and LOCK or LOCKED will appear onthe display. ...

BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2,AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). 1–6 (Preset Pushbuttons): Press this button to playstations that are programmed on the radio presetpushbuttons. The radio will only seek preset stationswith a strong signal that are in the selected band. x u w (Volum...

Your Driving, the Road, andYour Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drivedefensively. Please start with a very important safety device in yourvehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are forEveryone on page 1-9. { CAUTION: Defensive driving really means “Be ...

Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving isa national tragedy. It is the number one contributorto the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victimsevery year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drivea vehicle: • Judgment • Muscular Coordination • Vision...

Using Anti-Lock Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedaldown firmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may feela slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise,but this is normal. Braking in Emergencies At some time, nearly every driver gets into a situationthat requires hard braking. I...

Limited-Slip Differential Your vehicle may have this feature. A limited-sliptransaxle can give you additional traction on snow, mud,ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard transaxlemost of the time, but when one of the front wheels losestraction, this feature will allow the wheel with traction...

The same thing can happen if you are steering througha sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate. Thosetwo control systems — steering and acceleration — canoverwhelm those places where the tires meet the roadand make you lose control. See Enhanced TractionSystem (ETS) on page 4-9. What should you do i...

Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on atwo-lane highway waits for just the right moment,accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, thengoes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lanehighway is a potentially dangerous...

• Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, andstart your left lane change signal before moving outof the right lane to pass. When you are far enoughahead of the passed vehicle to see its front inyour inside mirror, activate your right lane changesignal and move back into the right lane. Rememb...

Keep the windshield and all the glass on your vehicleclean — inside and out. Glare at night is made muchworse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glasscan build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makeslights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would,making the pupils of your eyes cont...

Driving Through Flowing Water { CAUTION: Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces.If you try to drive through flowing water, as youmight at a low water crossing, your vehicle canbe carried away. As little as six inches offlowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle.If this happens, you and o...

Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you aregoing. Get a city map and plan your trip intoan unknown part of the city just as you would fora cross-country trip. • Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscrossmost large cities. You will save time...

At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads tothe freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway asyou drive along the entrance ramp, you should beginto check traffic. Try to determine where you expect toblend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close tothe prevailing speed. Switch...

Here are some things you can check before a trip: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Areall windows clean inside and outside? • Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checkedall levels? • Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? • Ti...

Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different fromdriving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you areplanning to visit there, here are some tips that can makeyour trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Chec...

Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies inyour vehicle. Also see Tires on page 5-54. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom,a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winterouter...

Remember, unless you have ABS, if you brake so hardthat your wheels stop rolling, you will just slide. Brakeso your wheels always keep rolling and you canstill steer. • Whatever your braking system, allow greaterfollowing distance on any slippery road. • Watch for slippery spots. The road might befi...

Certification Label A vehicle specific Certification label, found on the rearedge of the driver’s door, tells you the gross weightcapacity of your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle WeightRating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight ofthe vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. Never exceedthe GVWR f...

If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases,tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fastas the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly,or if there is a crash, they will keep going. { CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strikeand injure people in a sudden ...

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...

Remember to reinstall the fuse once you have reachedyour destination. Notice: If you exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) whiletowing your vehicle, it could be damaged. Neverexceed 65 mph (105 km/h) while towing your vehicle. Notice: Towing your vehicle from the rear coulddamage it. Also, repairs would not be c...

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

Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you tobe happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealerfor all your service needs. You will get genuine GM partsand GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.Genuine GM parts have one of thes...

Doing Your Own Service Work { CAUTION: You can be injured and your vehicle could bedamaged if you try to do service work on avehicle without knowing enough about it. • Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,experience, the proper replacement parts,and tools before you attempt any vehiclemaintenance t...

Adding Equipment to the Outside ofYour Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle canaffect the airflow around it. This may cause wind noiseand affect windshield washer performance. Check withyour dealer before adding equipment to the outsideof your vehicle. Fuel The 8th digit of yo...

Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel thatcontains methanol. Do not use fuel containingmethanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuelsystem and also damage the plastic and rubberparts. That damage would not be covered underyour warranty. Some gasolines that are not reformulated forlow em...

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 instructionson the pump island. Turn off your engine whenyou are refueling. Do not smoke if you are nearfuel or refueling your vehicle. Keep ...

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 gasoline vapor.You can be badly burned and your vehicledamaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury toyou and others: • Dispense...

Hood Release To open the hood, do the following. 1. Pull the interior hood release lever with thissymbol on it. It islocated under theinstrument panel onthe driver’s side of thevehicle. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release lever to the left. It islocated under t...

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

A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluidon page 5-35. B. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-15. C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-15. D. Intercooler System Pressu...

When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the MIN (minimum) mark, you willneed to add at least one quart/liter of oil. But you mustuse the right kind. This section explains what kind ofoil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, seeCapacities and Specifications on page 5-102. Notice: Do not add ...

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use For Vehicles With the 2.2L or 2.4LL4 Engine Look for two things: • GM6094M Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meetingGM Standard GM6094M. You should look for anduse only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is be...

Notice: If you use oils that do not have theGM4718M Standard designation, you can causeengine damage not covered by your warranty. • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is bestfor your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show itsviscosity, or thickness. Do not use other visco...

Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you knowwhen to change the engine oil and filter. This is basedon engine revolutions and engine temperature, and noton mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileageat which an oil change will be indicat...

4. Press and hold the reset button until the DIC display shows ACKNOWLEDGED. This will tell youthe system has been reset. 5. Turn the key to LOCK. If the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes back onwhen you start your vehicle, the engine oil life systemhas not reset. Repeat the reset procedure. What to Do ...

How to Inspect the Engine AirCleaner/Filter 2.2L and 2.4L L4 Engines To inspect the air cleaner/filter remove the filter from thevehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dustand dirt. If the filter remains caked with dirt, a newfilter is required. To inspect or replace the filter, remov...

Automatic Transaxle Fluid It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level.A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss.If a leak occurs, take your vehicle to the dealershipservice department and have it repaired as soonas possible. Change the fluid and filter at the intervals list...

A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water andDEX-COOL ® coolant will: • Give freezing protection down to − 34°F ( − 37°C). • Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C). • Protect against rust and corrosion. • Help keep the proper engine temperature. • Let the warning lights and gages work as theysh...

If you have to add coolant more than four times a year,have your dealer 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 forthe cooling...

Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture at the coolant surge tank, but onlywhen the engine is cool. If the coolant surge tank isempty, a special fill procedure is necessary. See EngineOverheating on page 5-29 for instructions on “How toAdd Coolant to the Co...

Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed,coolant loss and possible engine damage mayoccur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightlysecured. The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fullyinstalled on the coolant surge tank. See EngineCompartment Overview ...

Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is whatyou will see: A. Electric Engine Cooling Fan B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap A. Electric Engine Cooling FansB. Intercooler System Pressure Cap C. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling f...

3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the COLD FILL line on the tank. Wait aboutfive minutes, then check to see if the level is belowthe COLD FILL line. If the level is below the line,add additional coolant to bring the level up tothe line. Repeat this procedure until the levelr...

Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap with thewasher symbol on it.Add washer fluid until thetank is full. See EngineCompartment Overview onpage 5-12 for reservoirlocation. Notice: • When using concentrated washer fluid, followthe manufacturer’s instructions for addingwater. • Do not mix water with ready-...

So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake/clutchfluid. Adding fluid will not correct a leak. If you add fluidwhen your brake linings are worn, then you will havetoo much fluid when you get new brake linings.You should add or remove fluid, as necessary, onlywhen work is done on the brake/clutch...

Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and may 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 sound maycome and go or be heard all the time your vehicleis mo...

Brake Adjustment Every time you make a moderate brake stop, yourdisc brakes adjust for wear. If you rarely make amoderate or heavier stop, then your brakes mightnot adjust correctly. If you drive in that way,then — very carefully — make a few moderate brakestops about every 1,000 miles (1 600 km), s...

Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 daysor more, remove the black, negative ( − ) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery fromrunning down. { CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gasthat can explode. You can be badly hurt if youare not car...

Notice: If the jumper cables are connected orremoved in the wrong order, electrical shorting mayoccur and damage the vehicle. The repairs wouldnot be covered by your warranty. Always connectand remove the jumper cables in the correctorder, making sure that the cables do not toucheach other or other ...

5. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. The topedge of the cut-off should be positioned at thebottom edge of the horizontal tape line. 6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the opposite headlamp. Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs,...

Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamps Bulb Number Back-Up Lamps 921 Center High-MountedStoplamp (CHMSL) 912 Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps 3157KX Halogen Headlamps,High/Low-Beam 9007 LL Sidemarker 194 Stoplamp, Taillamp and TurnSignal Lamps 3057KX For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact yourdeale...

Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made bya leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questionsabout your tire warranty and where to obtain service,see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additionalinformation refer to the tire manufacturer’s bookletincluded with your vehic...

Low-Profile Performance Tire If your vehicle has 215/45R18 size tires, they areclassified as low-profile performance tires. These tiresare designed for very responsive driving on wet ordry pavement. You may also notice more road noisewith low-profile performance tires and that they tend towear faste...

Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into itssidewall. The examples below show a typical passengervehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of lettersand numbers used to define a particular tire’s width,height, aspect ra...

Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typicalpassenger vehicle tire size. (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United Statesversion of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P asthe first character in the tire size means a passengervehicle tire engineered to standards set by the ...

Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on anindividual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight,occupant weight, and cargo weight. Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached to avehicle showing the vehicle’s capacity weight andthe original equipment tire size and recommendedinflation pressure. S...

Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles(8 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires assoon as possible and check wheel alignment. Alsocheck for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Timefor New Tires on page 5-64 and Wheel Replac...

{ CAUTION: If you use bias-ply tires on your 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 your vehicle. If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those thatdo no...

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

Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. 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, wheelbolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with newGM original equipment...

A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like askid and may require the same correction you woulduse in a skid. In any rear blowout remove your foot fromthe accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control bysteering the way you want the vehicle to go. It maybe very bumpy and noisy, but yo...

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

Uplevel Models 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-10 for more information. 2. Lift the trunk liner to access the spare tire and tools. 5-74

Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated whenthe 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 ...

Fabric/Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachmentfrequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canistervacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be usedon floor carpet and carpeted floor mats. For soils, alwaystry to remove them first with plain water or club soda.Before cleaning, ...

Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and OtherPlastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used toremove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary,a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solutioncan be used to gently remove dust and dirt. Never usespot lifters or removers on plastic surfac...

Notice: Using chrome polish on aluminum wheelscould damage the wheels. The repairs would notbe covered by your warranty. Use chrome polish onchrome wheels only. Use chrome polish only on chrome-plated wheels, butavoid any painted surface of the wheel, and buff offimmediately after application. Notic...

Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks, finescratches and other lightsurface contamination. Cleaner Wax Removes light scratchesand protects finish. Foaming Tire Shine LowGloss Cleans, shines andprotects in one easy step,no wiping necessary. Wash Wax Concentrate Medium foamingsham...

Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code.This code will help you identify your vehicle’s engine,specifications, and replacement parts. Service Parts Identification Label You will find this label in the trunk, on the driver side,near the spare tire cover. It is very he...

Floor Console Fuse Block The floor console fuse block is located on thepassenger’s side of the floor console under theinstrument panel. To access the fuse block, removethe panel on the side of the console. Fuses Usage 1 Fuse Puller 2 Spare 3 Spare 4 Spare 5 Spare 5-94

Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Lift off the cover to check the fuses.See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. 2.2L Engine (L61) and 2.4L Engine (LE5) 5-96

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to RecommendedFluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Cooling System 2.0L L4 Engine Supercharged 7.4 qt 7.0 L 2.2L L4 En...

Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap 2.2L L4 F Automatic Manual 0.042 inch (1.06 mm) 2.0L L4 (Supercharged) P Manual 0.042 inch (1.06 mm) 2.4L L4 B Manual Automatic 0.042 inch (1.06 mm) 5-103

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 your dealerfor details. Maintenance Requirements Not...

Using the Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep yourvehicle in good working condition. But we do not knowexactly how you will drive it. You may drive veryshort distances only a few times a week. Or you maydrive long distances all the time in very hot, dustyweather. You may ...

If you want to purchase service information, see ServicePublications Ordering Information on page 7-17. Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 tells you whatshould be checked, when to check it, and what you caneasily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. The proper replacement parts, fluids...

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 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) 75,000 (125 000) 100,000 (166 0...

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

(h) Change automatic transaxle 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 as ...

At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks ateach fuel fill. Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil ifnecessary. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 for furtherdetails. Notice: It is important to check your oil regularlyand keep it at the proper lev...

At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If the vehiclemoves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular b...

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your GM dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco ® Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 2.2L L4 and 2.4L L4 Engine 21999324 A2956C 2.0L...

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 to yourdealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns withthe sales transaction or the operation of your vehiclewill be resolved by your dealer’s sales or servicedepartments. Sometimes, h...

Online Owner Center 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 and an electronicver...

Customer Assistance Offices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-freenumber for assistance. However, if a customerwishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, refer to theaddresses below. United States — Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor DivisionChevrolet Customer Assistance CenterP.O. Box 3317...

Roadside Assistance Program As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you areautomatically enrolled in the Chevrolet RoadsideAssistance program. This value-added service isintended to provide you with peace of mind as youdrive in the city or travel the open road. Call Chevrolet’sRoadside Assistance a...

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

Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, you shouldcontact your dealer and request an appointment. Byscheduling a service appointment and advising yourservice consultant of your transportation needs,your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle...

Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesyrental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle thatyou obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair.Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum amountper day and must be supported by receipts. Thisrequires tha...

In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may: • use the data for GM research needs, • make it available for research where appropriateconfidentiality is to be maintained and need isshown, or • share summary data which is not tied to a specificvehicle with non-GM organizations for researchp...

If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. • Try to relax and then check to make sure you areall right. If you are uninjured, make sure that noone else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle,is injured. • If there has been an injury, call 911 for help. Do notleave th...

Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to theUnited States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which couldcause a crash or could cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform the National Highway TrafficSafety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifyingGene...

Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current andpast model GM vehicles. To request an order form,please specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PMEastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only(VISA-MasterC...