Chevrolet 2007 Optra Owner's Manual

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2007 Chevrolet Optra Owner Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems ....................... 7

Front Seats

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Rear Seats

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Safety Belts

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Child Restraints

Airbag System

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Restraint System Check

Features and Controls ................................ 87

Keys

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Doors and Locks

Windows

............................................... 100

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

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Mirrors

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Storage Areas

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Sunroof

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Instrument Panel ....................................... 133

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and

Indicators

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Audio System(s)

Driving Your Vehicle ................................. 205

Your Driving, the Road, and

Your Vehicle

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Towing

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
2007 Chevrolet Optra Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ....... 7 Mirrors ..........123 Storage Areas ........126 Front Seats ..........9 Sunroof ..........131 Rear Seats ..........16 Safety Belts ..........18 Instrument Panel ........133 Child Restraints ........38 Instrument Panel Overview ....
Page 2 Service and Appearance Care ....245 Electrical System ........345 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ....352 Service ..........248 Normal Maintenance Fuel ............251 Replacement Parts ......353 Checking Things Under the Hood ..256 Headlamp Aiming ......... 290 Maintenance Schedule ......355 Bulb Replacement ........
Page 3: Canadian Owners
For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute P.O. Box 07130 the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” Detroit, MI 48207 for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Litho in U.S.A. © Part No. 15876626 A First Printing...
Page 4: How To Use This Manual
How to Use This Manual CAUTION: Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn These mean there is something that could about the features and controls for the vehicle. hurt you or other people.
Page 5: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along Notice: These mean there is something with the text describing the operation or information that could damage your vehicle.
Page 6 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 7: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............. 9 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ....32 Manual Seats Right Front Passenger Position ....32 (With Sliding Storage Tray) ......9 Rear Seat Passengers ........ 33 Manual Seats Center Rear Passenger Position (Without Sliding Storage Tray) ....
Page 8 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Airbag System ..........66 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..82 Where Are the Airbags? ......69 Adding Equipment to Your When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? ....71 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ......83 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ....73 Restraint System Check .......
Page 9: Front Seats
Front Seats If your vehicle has a sliding storage tray under the front seat, the manual seat lever looks like this. Manual Seats Pull up and hold the lever located under the (With Sliding Storage Tray) front of the seat to unlock it.
Page 10: Without Sliding Storage Tray
Manual Seats If your vehicle does not have a sliding storage tray under the front seat, the manual seat bar looks (Without Sliding Storage Tray) like this. Pull up and hold the bar CAUTION: located under the front of the seat to unlock it. You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 11: Driver Seat Tilt Adjuster
Driver Seat Tilt Adjuster Turn the front knob to adjust the tilt of the front portion of the seat cushion. Turn the rear knob to adjust the tilt of the rear portion of the seat cushion. The manual drivers seat tilt adjuster knobs are located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.
Page 12: Manual Lumbar
Manual Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks Your vehicle may have manually operated lumbar support for the driver’s seat. CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Page 13 To recline the seatback, do the following: 1. Lift the recline lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 14 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body.
Page 15: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down. The rear seat head restraints may be adjustable and work the same as the front head restraints. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of The head restraints are removable.
Page 16: Rear Seats
Rear Seats 3. Press the release button located on top of the rear Rear Seat Operation seatback. Your vehicle has rear seatbacks that can be folded down to provide an extended cargo area. To fold down the seatback, do the following: Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts.
Page 17 To return the seatback to the upright position, do the following: CAUTION: CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. If the seatback is not locked, it could The person wearing the belt could be move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 18: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a This part of the manual tells you how to use cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. safety belts properly. It also tells you some things In a collision, people riding in these areas you should not do with safety belts.
Page 19 Why Safety Belts Work In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast They work. as it goes. You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one.
Page 20 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.
Page 21 The person keeps going until stopped by or the instrument panel... something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 22: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
Page 23: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? This part is only for people of adult size. You may be an excellent driver, but if you are Be aware that there are special things to know in an accident —...
Page 24 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 37. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 25 6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch The lap part of the belt should be worn low and plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 26 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 27 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 28 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.
Page 29 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 30 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 31: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Page 32: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt women.
Page 33: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts. It is very important for rear seat passengers to Here is how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts.
Page 34 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Be sure you are using the correct buckle and that the latch plate clicks when inserted into the buckle. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
Page 35 The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose.
Page 36: Center Rear Passenger Position
Center Rear Passenger Position (Hatchback Only) If you have a hatchback model, your vehicle has a retractable safety belt in the center rear seating position. Here is how to use the center rear safety belt. 1. Pull the center rear safety belt from the retractor.
Page 37: Safety Belt Extender
4. Push the latch plate into the red buckle Pretensioners work only once. If they activate in a marked CENTER. crash, you will need to get new ones, and probably other new parts for your safety belt If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, system.
Page 38: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? Older Children If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck.
Page 39 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, move the child toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 40 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 41: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children CAUTION: Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the Children can be seriously injured or traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped safety restraints.
Page 42 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force...
Page 43 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 44 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic Newborn infants need complete support, types. Selection of a particular restraint should including support for the head and neck. take into consideration not only the child’s This is necessary because a newborn weight, height, and age but also whether or not...
Page 45: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 46 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint the seating surface against the back of the for the child’s body with the harness and also infant. The harness system holds the infant in sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant or shelf-like shields.
Page 47 How Should I Use a Child Restraint? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 48 Securing an Add-on Child Restraint in See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 51 for more information. A child the Vehicle can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. CAUTION: When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint...
Page 49: Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint CAUTION: There are several systems for securing the child A child can be seriously injured or killed in within the child restraint. One system, the three-point harness, has straps that come down a crash if the child is not properly secured over each of the infant’s shoulders and buckle in the child restraint.
Page 50: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: (Continued) Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the because the back of the rear-facing child front seat. We recommend that child restraints be restraint would be very close to the secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding inﬂating airbag.
Page 51: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Wherever you install a child restraint, be sure to Make sure that a LATCH-compatible child restraint secure the child restraint properly. is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint, Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can following the instructions that came with that move around in a collision or sudden stop and restraint, and also the instructions in this manual.
Page 52 Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built LATCH seating position that will accommodate a into the vehicle.
Page 53 Some child restraints that have a top tether are To assist you in locating designed for use with or without the top tether the lower anchors, each being attached. Others require the top tether seating position with always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires lower anchors has that forward-facing child restraints have a top two labels, near the...
Page 54 Hatchback Wagon Outside Positions For hatchback models, the top tether anchors (B) For outside seating positions in a wagon model, are located under trim covers in the rear cargo the top tether anchors (A) are exposed anchors, area, attached to the back wall (A) of the vehicle. located behind the rear seat, on the ﬂoor of Squeeze and pull the front part of the trim the rear cargo area (B).
Page 55 Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger’s position if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. There is no place to attach the top tether in this position.
Page 56 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System CAUTION: Each top tether anchor and lower anchor CAUTION: in the vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint. Attaching more than one If a LATCH-type child restraint is not child restraint to a single anchor could attached to anchors, the restraint will not cause the anchor or attachment to come...
Page 57 Folding an empty rear seat with the safety belts secured may cause damage to the safety CAUTION: belt or the seat. When removing the child restraint, always remember to return the safety Children can be seriously injured or belts to their normal, stowed position before strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped folding the rear seat.
Page 58 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends If the position you are that the top tether be attached, attach and using does not have a tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, head restraint and you if equipped. Refer to the child restraint are using a single tether, instructions and the following steps: route the tether over...
Page 59: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a If the position you are using has a head Rear Seat Position restraint and you are using a single tether, If your child restraint has the LATCH system, see route the tether under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) the head restraint and in on page 51.
Page 60 3. Buckle the belt. Be sure the latch plate clicks 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way when you put it into the buckle. This means out of the retractor to set the lock. you are using the correct buckle. Also, make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 61 6. If your child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 51. 7.
Page 62: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the CAUTION: Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger’s airbag. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can A rear seat is a safer place to secure a be seriously injured or killed if the right forward-facing child restraint.
Page 63 If you need to secure a forward-facing child You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure restraint in the right front seat position, move the the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow seat as far back as it will go before securing the instructions that came with the child restraint.
Page 64 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.
Page 65 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. 8. If the airbag or airbags are off, the off symbol on the instrument panel near the clock will be lit and stay lit when the key is turned to ON or START.
Page 66: Airbag System
Airbag System A thick layer of additional material such as a blanket, or aftermarket equipment such as seat Your vehicle has the following airbags: covers heaters or massagers, located between the seat cushion and the child restraint or small • A frontal airbag for the driver.
Page 67 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: CAUTION: CAUTION: Frontal airbags for the driver and passenger are designed to deploy in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal You can be severely injured or killed in a crashes.
Page 68 CAUTION: CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact airbags Anyone who is up against, or very close inﬂate with great force, faster than the to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be blink of an eye. If you are too close to an seriously injured or killed.
Page 69: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 164 for more information.
Page 70 If your vehicle has one, the driver’s side impact airbag is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. The right front passenger’s airbag is in the If your vehicle has one, the passenger’s side instrument panel on the passenger’s side. impact airbag is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door.
Page 71: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? CAUTION: The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they are If something is between an occupant and designed to inﬂate only if the impact exceeds a an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate predetermined deployment threshold.
Page 72 Frontal airbags may inﬂate at different crash Your vehicle may or may not have side impact speeds. For example: airbags. See Airbag System on page 66. Side impact airbags are intended to inﬂate in • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the moderate to severe side crashes.
Page 73: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? How Does an Airbag Restrain? In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal sensing system detects that the vehicle is collisions, even belted occupants can contact the in a crash.
Page 74: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an CAUTION: Airbag Inﬂates? After an airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so When an airbag inﬂates, there may be quickly that some people may not even realize the dust in the air. This dust could cause airbag inﬂated.
Page 75 • In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an Your vehicle has a crash sensing and airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle diagnostic module which records information deformation. Additional windshield breakage may after a crash. See Vehicle Data Collection and also occur from the right front passenger Event Data Recorders on page 400.
Page 76: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system works with a sensor that is part of the right front passenger’s Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for seat cushion. The sensor is designed to detect the the right front passenger position. The passenger presence of a properly-seated occupant and airbag status indicator will be visible when you determine if the passenger’s frontal airbag and...
Page 77 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: system is fail-safe, and no one can A child in a rear-facing child restraint can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy be seriously injured or killed if the right under some unusual circumstance, even front passenger’s airbag inﬂates. This is though it is turned off.
Page 78 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) if: and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped), the off symbol near the clock will light and stay •...
Page 79 If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting The passenger sensing system is designed to the vehicle, the off symbol is still not lit, check to enable (may inﬂate) the right front passenger’s make sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion.
Page 80 If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger’s seat, but the off symbol is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens do one of the following: •...
Page 81 A thick layer of additional material such as a blanket, or aftermarket equipment such as seat CAUTION: covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system If the airbag readiness light in the operates. Remove any additional material from instrument panel cluster ever comes on the seat cushion before reinstalling or securing the child restraint or small occupant.
Page 82: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped CAUTION: Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be For up to 10 seconds, after the ignition is serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in turned off and the battery is disconnected, several places around your vehicle. You do an airbag can still inﬂate during improper not want the system to inﬂate while someone is service.
Page 83: Adding Equipment To Your
Adding Equipment to Your Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out Airbag-Equipped Vehicle whether this will affect my airbag system? Changing or moving any parts of the Is there anything I might add to the front front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing or sides of the vehicle that could keep the and diagnostic module, steering wheel,...
Page 84: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the right front passenger’s frontal airbag, or an airbag covering on a seatback Checking the Restraint Systems (if equipped), the airbag may not work properly. You may have to replace the airbag module in Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder the steering wheel, both the airbag module and light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates,...
Page 85: Replacing Restraint System Parts
Replacing Restraint System Parts If you have had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH system parts? After a Crash After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, CAUTION: then you need new parts.
Page 86 If the frontal airbags inﬂate, you will also need to After a crash you may need to replace the driver replace the driver’s and right front passenger’s and right front passenger’s safety belt retractor safety belt pretensioners and safety belt. Be sure assemblies, even if the frontal airbags have to do so.
Page 87: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys .............. 89 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ..105 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ..91 New Vehicle Break-In ........ 105 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Ignition Positions ........106 System Operation ........92 Starting the Engine ........107 Engine Coolant Heater ......
Page 88 Section 2 Features and Controls Mirrors ............123 Front Storage Area ........127 Manual Rearview Mirror ......123 Front Armrest Storage Area ....... 128 Outside Manual Mirrors ......123 Roof Rack (Wagon Only) ......128 Outside Power Mirrors ....... 124 Rear Seat Armrest ........
Page 89: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing...
Page 90 One key is used for the When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer ignition, the doors and removes the key tag and gives it to the ﬁrst owner. all other locks. The tag has a code on it that tells your dealer how to make extra keys.
Page 91: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void System authorization to use this equipment. If the vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) At times you may notice a decrease in range. This system, it operates on a radio frequency subject is normal for any RKE system.
Page 92: System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) (Unlock): Press this button to unlock all of the doors and the liftgate, if equipped. If all of the System Operation doors and the liftgate are closed, the hazard lamps will ﬂash twice to indicate that unlocking has The following functions may be available if your occurred.
Page 93 Battery Replacement (Panic): If your vehicle has this feature, press this button to turn on the hazard warning Under normal use, the battery in the remote ﬂashers. The hazard warning lamps will ﬂash for keyless entry transmitter should last about about 28 seconds.
Page 94 3. Remove the battery and replace it with the new one. Make sure the positive side of the battery faces up. Use one three-volt, CR1616, or equivalent type battery. 4. Close the cover of the transmitter unit and put the unit in the cover of the transmitter. 5.
Page 95: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks CAUTION: (Continued) Door Locks • Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down CAUTION: or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from Unlocked doors can be dangerous. happening. • Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a There are several ways to lock and unlock your...
Page 96: Central Door Unlocking System
Central Door Unlocking System All doors, except for the driver’s door, can be Your vehicle may have a central door unlocking locked from the outside system that is activated from the driver’s door. by pushing down the manual door lock and From the outside, you can lock or unlock all of the then closing the door.
Page 97: Door Ajar Reminder
Door Ajar Reminder Rear Door Security Locks If one of the doors on is Your vehicle has rear not closed properly door security locks while the ignition is on, on each rear door that the door ajar light prevent passengers on the instrument panel from opening the cluster comes on...
Page 98: Lockout Protection
Using the Rear Door Security Lock Canceling the Rear Door Security Lock 1. Move the lever up to lock. 1. Unlock the door from the inside and open 2. Close the door. the door from the outside. 3. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock. 2.
Page 99: Liftgate
Liftgate The liftgate on a hatchback or wagon can be locked and unlocked from outside of the vehicle by inserting the key into the lock and turning it. CAUTION: The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter, if the vehicle has one, can also be used. Then pull up the handle above the license plate to open It can be dangerous to drive with the the liftgate.
Page 100: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 101: Power Windows
Power Windows CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows. Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome from If your vehicle has this extreme heat in warm or hot weather and feature, the power...
Page 102: Sun Visors
Express-Down Window Press the lockout button to stop the front and rear passengers from using their window switches. The driver’s window may also have an The driver can still operate all the windows with the express-down feature. This switch is labeled lock on.
Page 103: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems 2. Close the doors, the windows, the hood, and the trunk or liftgate. Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some Make sure the windows are closed, as the cities. Although your vehicle has a number of system can be activated even if the windows theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we are open.
Page 104 Disarming the System To avoid activating the alarm by accident, use one of the following methods: To disarm the system, use one of the following • Unlock the driver’s or passenger’s door using methods: the key. • Unlock the driver’s or passenger’s door using •...
Page 105: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
How the System Alarm is Activated Starting and Operating Your Vehicle If a door or the trunk or liftgate is opened without using the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the horn will sound and the lamps will New Vehicle Break-In ﬂash for up to 30 seconds.
Page 106: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions CAUTION: The ignition switch can be turned to On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the four different key to LOCK and removing it will lock the positions with steering column and result in a loss of the key. ability to steer the vehicle. This could cause a collision.
Page 107: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine LOCK: This position locks the steering wheel, ignition, shift lever and transaxle. This is the only Automatic Transaxle position in which you can insert or remove the key. If the steering wheel is locked, move it from Move the shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Page 108: Starting Your Engine
Starting Your Engine 3. If the engine still does not start, or starts but then stops, it could be ﬂooded with too much 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pedal the ignition key to START. When the engine all the way to the ﬂoor and holding it there starts, let go of the key.
Page 109: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater CAUTION: Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater. In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will get Plugging the cord into an ungrounded easier starting and better fuel economy during outlet could cause an electrical shock.
Page 110: Automatic Transaxle Operation
Automatic Transaxle Operation PARK (P): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when the start your engine because your vehicle cannot move If your vehicle has an easily. automatic transaxle, the shift lever is located on the console between CAUTION: the seats.
Page 111 Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the engine does before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an not connect with the wheels. To restart while automatic transaxle shift lock control system. The you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Page 112 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is FIRST (1): This position gives you even more for normal driving. power but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). Use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or Notice: Driving your vehicle if you notice that mud.
Page 113 Hold Mode When hold mode is activated, the transaxle operates in the following ways: If your vehicle’s transaxle has a hold mode, select • When the transaxle is in AUTOMATIC this mode to drive with some characteristics of a OVERDRIVE (D), the transaxle operates in a manual transaxle.
Page 114: Manual Transaxle Operation
Hold Mode Functions Here is how to operate a manual transaxle: Winter Function FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal Select hold mode while in AUTOMATIC as you press the accelerator pedal. OVERDRIVE (D), THIRD (3) or SECOND (2) to help the vehicle maintain traction on slippery road Shift into FIRST (1) while you are going less than...
Page 115 Shift Speeds NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idle the engine. REVERSE (R): To back up, press down the CAUTION: clutch pedal, lift up the ring on the shift lever and shift into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal.
Page 116: Parking Brake
Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 168. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down.
Page 117: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle) (Automatic Transaxle) CAUTION: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle It can be dangerous to get out of your with the engine running. Your vehicle vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in could move suddenly if the shift lever is PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly...
Page 118: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the An automatic transaxle vehicle has an automatic weight of the vehicle may put too much force on transaxle shift lock control system which locks the parking pawl in the transaxle.
Page 119: Parking Your Vehicle
Parking Your Vehicle 4. Insert the key into the shift-lock release (Manual Transaxle) slot and press and hold the key. Before leaving your vehicle, do the following: 1. Hold the brake pedal down and ﬁrmly apply the parking brake. 2. Fully press in the clutch pedal and place the shift lever into the gear position as stated below: •...
Page 120: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn.
Page 121: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: (Continued) • CAUTION: Repairs were not done correctly. • Your vehicle or the exhaust system has been modiﬁed improperly. Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you your vehicle: cannot see or smell.
Page 122: Running The Engine While Parked
Running the Engine While Parked CAUTION: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the automatic transaxle shift CAUTION: lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 123: Mirrors
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. The day/night adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from any headlamps behind you.
Page 124: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors Move the outside power mirror control to L while adjusting the left mirror and to R while adjusting the right mirror. Place the control in the center position when not adjusting either mirror. To adjust a mirror, press the the four-way control pad to move the mirror in the desired direction.
Page 125: Outside Convex Mirror
Outside Convex Mirror Outside Heated Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature, when you operate the rear window defogger, the heated driver’s CAUTION: and passenger’s outside power mirrors are warmed to help clear them of ice and snow. A convex mirror can make things See “Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger”...
Page 126: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling up on the bottom of the handle. Cupholder(s) The cupholders are located in the center console and in the rear seat center armrest. To use the front cupholders, move the inner support forward or backward.
Page 127: Sunglasses Storage Compartment
Sunglasses Storage Compartment Front Storage Area The sunglasses storage compartment is located Your vehicle may have a sliding storage tray above the driver’s door. To open it, pull down and located under the front passenger seat. To use hold the upper part of the cover. To close the the tray, pull up on the end of the tray and pull it compartment, let go of the cover and the toward the instrument panel.
Page 128: Front Armrest Storage Area
Front Armrest Storage Area CAUTION: (Continued) Your vehicle has a front armrest storage area. To open the storage area, pull up on the lift lever This can cause you to lose control. What and raise the lid. To close the storage area, you are carrying could be violently torn lower the lid and push it down until it latches off, and this could cause you or other...
Page 129: Rear Seat Armrest
Rear Seat Armrest Notice: Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 220 lbs (100 kg) or hangs Your vehicle may have a rear seat armrest that over the rear or sides of the vehicle may contains two cupholders. To access the damage your vehicle.
Page 130: Cargo Shade (Wagon Only)
Cargo Shade (Wagon Only) Hideaway Rear Storage Bins (Wagon Only) Your vehicle has a cargo shade. Pull the handle of the shade toward the rear of the vehicle and There are various bins under the luggage insert the retainer into the slot located on both compartment ﬂoor.
Page 131: Sunroof
Sunroof To open the sunroof to the vent position, push the front part of the switch. To return the sunroof to If the vehicle has this feature, the switch is located its original position, push the rear part of the switch between the map lamp buttons.
Page 132 NOTES...
Page 133: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ......136 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ......152 Hazard Warning Flashers ......140 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ....153 Other Warning Devices ......140 Clock ............154 Horn ............140 Climate Controls ......... 155 Tilt Wheel ..........
Page 134 Section 3 Instrument Panel Hold Mode Light ........170 Audio System(s) ......... 178 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage .... 171 Radio with CD (MP3/WMA) ....... 180 Tire Pressure Light ........171 Radio with Six-Disc CD (MP3/WMA) ..186 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ......172 Using an MP3 (Radio with CD Player) ..
Page 135 NOTES...
Page 136: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 137 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on I. Horn. See Horn on page 140. page 159. J. Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on B. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument page 145. Panel Cluster on page 161.
Page 139 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on I. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). page 159. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 202. B. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 161.
Page 140: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices The hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn the If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set police and others that you have a problem. them up at the side of the road about 300 feet The front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash (100 m) behind your vehicle.
Page 141: Tilt Wheel
Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Your vehicle has a tilt wheel which lets you adjust the steering wheel before you drive. Uplevel shown, Base similar The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 142.
Page 142: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows ﬂash rapidly or do not go on at all, a signal The turn signal has two upward (for right) and bulb could be burned out and other drivers will two downward (for left) positions.
Page 143: Flash-To-Pass
Flash-to-Pass HI (High Speed): Move the lever to this position for wiping at high speed. This feature lets you use your high-beam LO (Low Speed): Move the lever to this position headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that for steady wiping at low speed.
Page 144: Windshield Washer
Misting Function Windshield Washer Move the lever toward, but not completely in, the To wash the windshield, pull the windshield INT position for a single wiping cycle. Hold it wiper/washer lever toward you while the ignition there until the windshield wipers start; then let go. turned to ON.
Page 145: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Cruise Control (Hatchback and Wagon only) If your vehicle has cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 24 mph (39 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. CAUTION: This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 24 mph (39 km/h).
Page 146 Setting Cruise Control 3. Press the SET button and release it. An indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will come on to show that the cruise CAUTION: control is on. See Cruise Control Light on page 176. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a Resuming a Set Speed...
Page 147 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: • Use the accelerator pedal to get to a higher •...
Page 148: Exterior Lamps
Using Cruise Control on Hills Exterior Lamps How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed.
Page 149: Headlamps On Reminder
The DRL system will make your low-beam (Parking Lamps): Turn the band to this headlamps come on in daylight when the following position to turn on the parking lamps, together conditions are met: instrument panel lights, taillamps, and license • The ignition is on.
Page 150: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness If your vehicle has fog lamps, use them for better The thumbwheel for visibility in foggy or misty conditions. this feature is located The band for the front fog lamps is located in the on the instrument panel middle of the turn signal/multifunction lever.
Page 151: Dome Lamp
Dome Lamp Map Lamps The switch on this lamp has three positions. ON: The light comes on and stays on regardless Uplevel shown, Base similar of whether a door is opened or closed. Your vehicle may have map lamps. To turn a lamp on, press the button next to it.
Page 152: Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery. This feature is designed to protect your vehicle’s Always turn off electrical equipment when not battery against drainage from the taillamps, license in use and do not plug in equipment that plate lamps, instrument panel lights, and parking exceeds the maximum amperage rating.
Page 153: Ashtray(S) And Cigarette Lighter
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to Notice: If you put papers, pins, or other follow the proper installation instructions included ﬂammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes with the equipment. or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle. Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can Never put ﬂammable items in the ashtray.
Page 154: Clock
Clock H (Hour): To go forward one hour, press the H button once. To go forward more than one hour, Your vehicle has a digital clock. If you have the press and hold the button until the correct hour wagon, the clock is located in the center of the is reached.
Page 155: Climate Controls
Climate Controls To change the current mode, select one of the following from the middle knob: Climate Control System (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. (Bi-Level): This mode directs about half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then directs the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets.
Page 156 A/C (Air Conditioning): If your vehicle has air Using these settings together for long periods of conditioning, follow these steps to use the system. time may cause the air inside of your vehicle Start the engine and set the fan control knob to to become too dry.
Page 157 Defogging and Defrosting When you select this mode, the system runs the air-conditioning compressor. To defog the windows Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high faster, turn the temperature control knob humidity or moisture condensing on the cool clockwise to the warmest setting.
Page 158 Front Heated Windshield Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger Your vehicle may have a heated front windshield which can be used with defog and defrost. Your vehicle may have a rear window and outside This feature will only work when the ignition is mirror defogger.
Page 159: Outlet Adjustment
Operation Tips The rear window defogger will turn off about 10 minutes after the button is pressed. The • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the defogger can also be turned off by pressing the air inlets at the base of the windshield that button again or by turning off the engine.
Page 160 To change the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, use the following steps: 3. Remove the old passenger compartment air ﬁlter. Wagon shown, Hatchback similar 4. Then reverse the steps to install the new air ﬁlter. 1. Remove the four screws from the ﬁlter cover located below the glove box.
Page 161: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Indicators Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with This part describes the warning lights and gages your vehicle.
Page 162 Your vehicle’s instrument panel cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. Uplevel shown, Base similar...
Page 163: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer The speedometer lets you see your vehicle’s The tachometer speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers displays your engine per hour (km/h). speed in revolutions The odometer shows how far your vehicle has per minute (rpm). been driven in kilometers.
Page 164: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the The safety belt light will instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag come on and stay on symbol. The system checks the airbag’s until the driver’s electrical system for malfunctions.
Page 165: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, Your vehicle has a passenger airbag status your airbag system may not work properly. indicator in the clock, located in the center of the Have your vehicle serviced right away.
Page 166 If the off symbol is not lit on the passenger airbag Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate status indicator, it means that the right front a rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat impact airbag (if equipped) are enabled (may in the front.”...
Page 167: Charging System Light
Charging System Light CAUTION: The charging system light will come on brieﬂy If the airbag readiness light in the when you turn on the instrument panel cluster ever comes on ignition, and the engine and stays on, it means that something may is not running, as a be wrong with the airbag system.
Page 168: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal into two parts.
Page 169: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again Warning Light while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. See your dealer. If the regular brake system If your vehicle has an warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but Anti-Lock Brake System...
Page 170: Speed Sensitive Power Steering (Ssps) Warning Light
Speed Sensitive Power Hold Mode Light Steering (SSPS) Warning Light If your vehicle has this feature, this light will If your vehicle has come on when the hold Speed Sensitive Power mode is active. Steering, this warning light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition to ON as a check to show you it is working.
Page 171: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Tire Pressure Light Your vehicle has an This light comes on engine coolant brieﬂy when you turn temperature gage. the ignition to RUN. With the ignition turned to ON, this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot.
Page 172: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after awhile, the emission controls Check Engine Light might not work as well, your vehicle’s fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead Your vehicle has a to costly repairs that might not be covered by computer which...
Page 173 This light will also come on during a malfunction in If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do one of two ways: so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least •...
Page 174 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? Programs If so, your electrical system may be wet. The Some state/provincial and local governments have condition will usually be corrected when the or may begin programs to inspect the emission electrical system dries out.
Page 175: Oil Pressure Light
Oil Pressure Light • If you are idling at a stop sign, the light may blink on and then off. If your vehicle has low • If you make a hard stop, the light may come engine oil pressure, this on for a moment.
Page 176: Fog Lamp Light
Fog Lamp Light Highbeam On Light The fog lamp light will This light comes on come on when the fog whenever the high-beam lamps are in use. headlamps are on. The light will go out when the fog lamps are See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on turned off.
Page 177: Door Ajar Light
Door Ajar Light Fuel Gage This light will stay on Your fuel gage tells until all doors are closed you about how much and completely latched. fuel you have left when the ignition is turned to ON. If the key is in the ignition while the driver’s door When the tank nears empty, the low fuel warning is open, you will also hear a warning chime.
Page 178: Audio System(S)
Here are four things that some owners ask about. The low fuel warning light comes on when there is None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: about 2.0 gallons (7.5 liters) of fuel remaining in the tank. •...
Page 179 • Set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and CAUTION: adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite This system provides you with a far greater radio stations using the presets and steering access to audio stations and song listings.
Page 180: Radio With Cd (Mp3/Wma)
Radio with CD (MP3/WMA) Finding a Station AM: Press this button to switch to an AM station. The display shows the selection. FM: Press this button to switch to an FM station. The display shows the selection. TUNE: Press this button to select radio stations.
Page 181 AST (Automatic Store) 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered Six FM1 preset stations with the strongest reception buttons for more than two seconds. The in the region can be automatically stored. Press the preset button number one through six ﬂashes AST button for more than two seconds.
Page 182 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, press this button until FAD (fade) SOUND (Bass/Treble): Press this button until displays. Turn the volume knob to increase or to BAS (bass) displays. Turn the volume knob decrease the fade between the front and the rear to increase or to decrease the bass.
Page 183 Playing a CD and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or The player pulls it in and the CD should begin scratched, the CD will not play properly.
Page 184 2 RPT (Repeat): Press this button to repeat the FM: Press this button to listen to the radio while a current track. RPT displays. Press this button CD is playing. The inactive CD remains inside again to turn off repeat play. the radio for future listening.
Page 185 CD Messages If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD. CHECK CD: If this message displays and/or the If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot CD comes out, it could be for one of the be corrected, contact your dealer.
Page 186: Radio With Six-Disc Cd (Mp3/Wma)
Radio with Six-Disc CD (MP3/WMA) Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in PARK (P). See Defensive Driving on page 206 for more information on driver distraction. To use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) cable to the radio’s front auxiliary input jack.
Page 187 Finding a Station SCAN/AST: Press this button to scan radio stations. The radio goes to a station, plays for a AM: Press this button to switch to an AM station. few seconds, then goes to the next station. The display shows the selection. Press this button again to stop scanning.
Page 188 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble) Up to 36 stations (six FM1, six FM2, six FM-A, six AM1, six AM2, and six AM-A), can be SOUND (Bass/Midrange/Treble): Press this programmed on the six numbered buttons, by button until BAS (bass) displays. Turn the performing the following steps: power/volume knob to increase or to decrease the 1.
Page 189 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Setting the EQ (Equalization) SOUND (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance SOUND (Equalization): Press this button until between the right and the left speakers, press this EQ OFF (equalization) displays to select button until BAL (balance) displays. Turn the customized equalization settings designed for power/volume knob to increase or to decrease the classic, dance, rock, jazz, pop, voice, and techno.
Page 190 Playing a CD(s) If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player, it stays in the player. While a CD is in LOAD: Press this button to load CDs into the CD the player and the ignition is turned on, the player.
Page 191 Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught 4 INT (Scan): Press this button to listen to the in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a ﬁrst few seconds of each track on each loaded CD. personal computer and a description label is INTRO displays.
Page 192 • Press this button while a CD is playing to pause The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or the CD. PAUSE ﬂashes on the display. Press upside down. this button again to start playing the CD. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again.
Page 193 Using the Auxiliary Input Jack To use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) cable to the radio’s front auxiliary AUX IN (Auxiliary Input): The radio system has input jack. While a device is connected, turn the an auxiliary input jack located on the lower portable audio player on and press the radio right side of the faceplate.
Page 194: Using An Mp3 (Radio With Cd Player)
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD Player) The player is able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders, ﬁve sessions, and 999 ﬁles. Long MP3/WMA CD-R Disc ﬁle names and folder names can use more disc memory space than necessary. To conserve space MP3 Format on the disc, minimize the length of the ﬁle and If you burn your own MP3/WMA disc on a...
Page 195 Empty Directory or Folder Order of Play If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in Tracks are played in the following order: the ﬁle structure that contains only • Playback begins from the ﬁrst track under the folders/subfolders and no compressed ﬁles directly root directory.
Page 196 Playing an MP3/WMA and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD While the ignition is on, insert a CD partway into is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in, scratched, the CD will not play properly.
Page 197 All of the CD functions work the same while TUNE (Previous/Next Track): Press the playing an MP3/WMA, except for those listed here. down arrows to go to the start of the current See “Playing a CD” earlier for more information. track or press the up arrows to go to the next track.
Page 198: Using An Mp3
Using an MP3 (Radio with • Create a folder structure that makes it easy to ﬁnd songs while driving. Organize songs by Six-Disc Player) albums using one folder for each album. Each folder or album should contain 18 songs MP3/WMA CD-R Disc or less.
Page 199 Root Directory Order of Play The root directory is treated as a folder. If the root Tracks is played in the following order: directory has compressed audio ﬁles, the directory • Playback begins from the ﬁrst track under the is displayed as ROOT. All ﬁles contained directly root directory.
Page 200 Playing an MP3/WMA and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the While the ignition is on, insert a CD partway into CD. If the surface of the CD is damaged, such as the slot, label side up.
Page 201 All of the CD functions work the same while TUNE (Previous/Next Track): Press the playing an MP3/WMA, except for those listed here. down arrows to go to the start of the current See “Playing a CD” earlier for more information. track or press the up arrows to go to the next track.
Page 202: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls SEEK: Press and release this button within 0.5 seconds to go to the next preset station. Press and hold this button for longer than 0.5 seconds to go to the next radio station. The radio seeks stations only with a strong signal that are in the selected band.
Page 203: Radio Reception
Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo gives the best sound, but FM signals Frequency interference and static during normal reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). radio reception can occur if items such as Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, cellphone chargers, vehicle convenience causing the sound to fade in and out.
Page 204: Care Of The Cd Player
Care of the CD Player If difficulty with remote transmitters is experienced, such as a garage door opener, try pointing the Do not use CD lens cleaners for CD players device through the very top of the windshield. because the lens of the CD optics can become Notice: Using a razor blade or sharp object to contaminated by lubricants.
Page 205: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and City Driving ..........225 Freeway Driving ........226 Your Vehicle ..........206 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ....227 Defensive Driving ........206 Highway Hypnosis ........228 Drunken Driving ........207 Hill and Mountain Roads ......
Page 206: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and CAUTION: Your Vehicle Defensive driving really means “Be ready Defensive Driving for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, The best advice anyone can give about driving is: or expressways, it means “Always expect Drive defensively. the unexpected.”...
Page 207: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, Death and injury associated with drinking and so they never drive after drinking. For persons driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one under 21, it is against the law in every U.S.
Page 208 According to the American Medical Association, a It is the amount of alcohol that counts. 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce For example, if the same person drank three (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) a BAC of about 0.06 percent.
Page 209 But the ability to drive is affected well below a There is something else about drinking and driving BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that that many people do not know. Medical research the driving skills of many people are impaired at a shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the...
Page 210: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your vehicle See Brake System Warning Light on page 168. go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, Braking action involves perception time and the steering, and the accelerator. All three systems reaction time.
Page 211: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by Your vehicle may have the Anti-Lock Brake heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking traffic. This is a mistake. The brakes may not have system that will help prevent a braking skid.
Page 212 ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.
Page 213: Braking In Emergencies
Remember: ABS does not change the time you Your wheels can stop rolling. Once they do, the need to get your foot up to the brake pedal vehicle cannot respond to your steering. or always decrease stopping distance. If you get Momentum will carry it in whatever direction it was too close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not headed when the wheels stopped rolling.
Page 214: Steering
Steering If there is no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If you have ever Power Steering tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you will understand this. If you lose power steering assist because the The traction you can get in a curve depends on engine stops or the system is not functioning, you the condition of your tires and the road surface, the...
Page 215 Steering in Emergencies What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the brake or accelerator pedal, steer the There are times when steering can be more vehicle the way you want it to go, and slow down. effective than braking.
Page 216: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your vehicle’s right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either...
Page 217: Passing
Passing • Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines. If you can see a sign up ahead The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a that might indicate a turn or an intersection, two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, delay your pass.
Page 218 • • When it looks like a chance to pass is coming Check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your up, start to accelerate but stay in the right shoulder, and start your left lane change lane and do not get too close. Time your move signal before moving out of the right lane to so you will be increasing speed as the time pass.
Page 219: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator Let us review what driving experts say about what pedal. happens when the three control systems — brakes, If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off steering, and acceleration —...
Page 220: Driving At Night
Driving at Night While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. braking, including reducing vehicle speed by One reason is that some drivers are likely to shifting to a lower gear.
Page 221 No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. Keep the windshield and all the glass on your But as we get older these differences increase. vehicle clean — inside and out. Glare at night is A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as made much worse by dirt on the glass.
Page 222: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads And, if your tires do not have much tread left, you will get even less traction. It is always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reﬂexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement.
Page 223 Hydroplaning CAUTION: Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet Wet brakes can cause accidents. They enough and you are going fast enough. When your may not work as well in a quick stop and vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact may cause pulling to one side.
Page 224 Driving Through Deep Standing Water CAUTION: (Continued) Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can As little as six inches of ﬂowing water come in through the engine’s air intake can carry away a smaller vehicle. If this and badly damage the engine.
Page 225: City Driving
City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 226: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 227: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Before Leaving on a Long Trip Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly If you must start when you are not fresh — such as over your shoulder to make sure there is not after a day’s work —...
Page 228: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Here are some things you can check before a trip: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir Is there actually such a condition as highway full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of •...
Page 229: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and transaxle.
Page 230 • Know how to go uphill. Drive in the highest gear possible. CAUTION: • Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wide Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with or cut across the center of the road. Drive at the ignition off is dangerous.
Page 231: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, Here are some tips for winter driving: some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reﬂective •...
Page 232 Driving on Snow or Ice What is the worst time for this? Wet ice. Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. Most of the time, those places where the tires But wet ice can be even more trouble because it meet the road probably have good traction.
Page 233 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard Remember, unless you have ABS, if you brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling, you will just If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in slide. Brake so your wheels always keep rolling a serious situation.
Page 234 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe.
Page 235: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice, Or Snow
You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with CAUTION: your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while. Then, shut the engine off and close the window If you let your vehicle’s tires spin at high almost all the way to preserve the heat.
Page 236: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Loading Your Vehicle First, turn the steering wheel left and right. It is very important to know how much weight your That will clear the area around the front wheels. vehicle can carry. This weight is called the Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) Maximum Load weight and includes the weight of and a forward gear, or with a manual transaxle,...
Page 237 Tire and Loading Information Label A vehicle speciﬁc tire and loading information label shows the seating capacity and the maximum load your vehicle can properly carry. This label also contains your vehicle’s original equipment tire size and the recommended tire inﬂation pressure. For more information on tires and inﬂation see Tires on page 303 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 311.
Page 238 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the “Maximum Load” amount printed on the Tire and Loading Information label. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from the maximum load amount, shown in pounds and kilograms.
Page 239 Example 2 Example 3 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Maximum Load Vehicle Maximum Load 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 2 = for Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 750 lbs (340 kg) Weight 200 lbs 1,000 lbs (453 kg) (68 kg) ×...
Page 240 Certiﬁcation Label CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles.
Page 241: Towing
Towing CAUTION: Towing Your Vehicle Things you put inside your vehicle can Consult your dealer or a professional towing strike and injure people in a sudden stop service if you need to have your disabled vehicle or turn, or in a crash. towed.
Page 242: Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational Vehicle Towing • Do you have the proper towing equipment? See your dealer or trailering professional Recreational vehicle towing means towing your for additional advice and equipment vehicle behind another vehicle, such as behind a recommendations. motorhome. The two most common types of •...
Page 243: Towing A Trailer
Dolly Towing 3. Put the vehicle in NEUTRAL (N). 4. Set the parking brake and then remove Notice: Towing your vehicle from the rear the key. with the front wheels on the ground could 5. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead cause transaxle damage.
Page 244 NOTES...
Page 245: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............248 Manual Transaxle Fluid ......266 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ....249 Hydraulic Clutch ........266 California Proposition 65 Warning ....249 Engine Coolant .......... 268 Doing Your Own Service Work ....250 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ....
Page 246 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) Buying New Tires ........318 (Hatchback) ..........296 Different Size Tires and Wheels ....319 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..... 320 (Wagon) ..........297 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance .... 321 Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps Wheel Replacement ........
Page 247 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Weatherstrips ..........339 Electrical System ........345 Washing Your Vehicle ....... 339 Add-On Electrical Equipment ..... 345 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....340 Headlamp Wiring ........346 Finish Care ..........340 Windshield Wiper Fuses ......346 Windshield and Wiper Blades ....
Page 248: Service
Service We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs.
Page 249: Accessories And Modiﬁcations
Accessories and Modiﬁcations California Proposition 65 Warning When you add non-GM accessories to your vehicle Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain they can affect your vehicle’s performance and and/or emit chemicals known to the State of safety, including such things as, airbags, braking, California to cause cancer and birth defects or other stability, ride and handling, emissions systems, reproductive harm.
Page 250: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your CAUTION: vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 406.
Page 251: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Adding Equipment to the Outside Gasoline Octane of Your Vehicle Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating is Things you might add to the outside of your less than 87, you may notice an audible knocking vehicle can affect the airﬂow around it.
Page 252: California Fuel
California Fuel Additives If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate States are now required to contain additives on fuels that meet California speciﬁcations. that will help prevent engine and fuel system See the underhood emission control label.
Page 253: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels in Foreign Countries However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels containing more than 10% ethanol must not be If you plan on driving in another country outside used in vehicles that were not designed for the United States or Canada, the proper fuel might those fuels.
Page 254: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank To open the fuel ﬁller door, pull up on the release lever located CAUTION: on the ﬂoor on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island.
Page 255 CAUTION: CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something If a ﬁre starts while you are refueling, do ignites it, you could be badly burned. not remove the nozzle. Shut off the ﬂow Fuel can spray out on you if you open of fuel by shutting off the pump or by the fuel cap too quickly.
Page 256: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity An electric fan under the hood can start up discharge from the container can ignite the and injure you even when the engine is not gasoline vapor.
Page 257: Hood Release
Hood Release 3. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and place the hood prop into the slot To open the hood, do the following: in the hood. 1. Pull the hood 4. Before closing the hood, be sure all the ﬁller release handle caps are on properly.
Page 258: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the engine, here is what you will see:...
Page 259 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air F. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. See Cooling Cleaner/Filter on page 264. System on page 273. B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine G. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. See Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 260. Compartment Fuse Block on page 349.
Page 260: Engine Oil
Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time If the engine oil you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, pressure light appears the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on the instrument on level ground.
Page 261 When to Add Engine Oil Notice: Do not add too much oil. If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper hole (A) that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 258 for the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap.
Page 262 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst...
Page 263 When to Change Engine Oil Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing If any one of these is true for you, use the the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed short trip/city maintenance schedule: For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. •...
Page 264: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
What to Do with Used Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Used engine oil contains certain elements that may The engine air cleaner/ﬁlter is located in the be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause engine compartment on the passenger’s side of cancer.
Page 265 To inspect or replace the ﬁlter, do the following: CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop ﬂames if the engine backﬁres.
Page 266: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid Manual Transaxle Fluid It is not necessary to check the transaxle ﬂuid It is not necessary to check the transaxle ﬂuid level. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to level. A transaxle ﬂuid leak is the only reason for the dealership service department and have it ﬂuid loss.
Page 267 How to Check and Add Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check the ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system. Adding ﬂuid will not correct a leak. A ﬂuid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Page 268: Engine Coolant
® Engine Coolant Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL may cause premature engine, heater core, The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is coolant may require changing sooner, at designed to remain in your vehicle for ﬁve years the ﬁrst maintenance service after each or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever...
Page 269 Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be CAUTION: badly damaged. The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty. Too much water Adding only plain water to your cooling in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, system can be dangerous.
Page 270 Checking Coolant CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap — even a little — when the engine and radiator are hot.
Page 271: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Adding Coolant Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap If you need more coolant, add the proper Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the coolant surge installed, coolant loss and possible engine tank, but only when the engine is cool. If the damage may occur.
Page 272 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: If you get an engine overheat warning, but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little Steam from an overheated engine can too hot when you: burn you badly, even if you just open the...
Page 273: Cooling System
Cooling System If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is about 10 minutes. If the warning does not come what you will see: back on, you can drive normally.
Page 274 CAUTION: CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the Heater and radiator hoses, and other hood can start up even when the engine engine parts, can be very hot. Do not is not running and can injure you. Keep touch them. If you do, you can be burned. hands, clothing, and tools away from any Do not run the engine if there is a leak.
Page 275 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: Surge Tank Notice: This vehicle has a speciﬁc coolant ﬁll CAUTION: procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged.
Page 276 Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and CAUTION: other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or CAUTION: some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will.
Page 277 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about two or two and one-half turns. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.
Page 278 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower.
Page 279: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid The power steering ﬂuid reservoir is located toward the front of the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 258 for reservoir location. It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 280: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, What to Use follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure • to read the manufacturer’s instructions before Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer use.
Page 281: Brakes
Brakes So, it is not a good idea to top off the brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you Brake Fluid add ﬂuid when the linings are worn, then you will have too much ﬂuid when you get new brake The master cylinder linings.
Page 282 What to Add Notice: • Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake system parts. For example, just a brake ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed few drops of mineral-based oil, such container only.
Page 283 Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
Page 284: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, The braking system on a vehicle is complex. chemicals known to the State of California Its many parts have to be of top quality and work to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Page 285: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage If your battery has run down, you may want to use your vehicle. another vehicle and some jumper cables to start 1.
Page 286 Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting CAUTION: procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. An electric fan can start up even when the Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle.
Page 287 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have CAUTION: (Continued) loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. But if a battery has ﬁller caps, be sure Before you connect the cables, here are some the right amount of ﬂuid is there.
Page 288 6. Connect the red 9. Connect the positive (+) cable other end of the to the positive (+) negative (−) cable at terminal of the least 18 inches dead battery. (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move.
Page 289 Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or To disconnect the jumper cables from both removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting vehicles, do the following: may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 290: Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming Halogen Bulbs Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and CAUTION: should need no further adjustment. However, if your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp aim may be affected. Aim adjustment Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas to the low-beam headlamps may be necessary if it inside and can burst if you drop or is difficult to see the lane markers (for horizontal...
Page 291 3. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the rear of the bulb. Hatchback Models 4. Remove the headlamp cap (A for the Wagon Models low-beam or B for the high-beam headlamp) by turning it counterclockwise. 5. Release the spring that retains the bulb. 6.
Page 292: Front Turn Signal And Parking Lamps
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps To replace a front turn signal or parking lamp bulb, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 257 for more information. 2. Remove the two bolts from the top of the headlamp assembly and one nut on the inside that retains the headlamp assembly.
Page 293: Turn Signal Lamps (Side)
Turn Signal Lamps (Side) Your vehicle may have this side turn signal lamp. It will be located between the front door and the wheel well. To replace this bulb, do the following: 1. Locate the bulb by reaching underneath the vehicle where the side turn signal lamp is located.
Page 294: Sidemarker Lamps (Front)
Sidemarker Lamps (Front) To replace a front sidemarker bulb, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 257 for more information. 2. Remove the headlamp assembly. 3. Turn the front sidemarker bulb socket counterclockwise. 4. Pull the front sidemarker bulb socket out of the front bumper.
Page 295: Sidemarker Lamps (Rear)
Sidemarker Lamps (Rear) 3. Pull the rear sidemarker bulb socket out of the rear bumper. To replace a rear sidemarker bulb, do the 4. Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb following: socket. 1. Reach inside of the rear bumper and locate 5.
Page 296: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl) (Hatchback)
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 3. Remove the bulb socket from the lamp housing. (CHMSL) (Hatchback) 4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of To replace a CHMSL bulb on a hatchback model, the bulb socket. do the following: 5. Install the new bulb. 1.
Page 297: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl) (Wagon)
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 3. Remove the bulb socket from the lamp housing. (CHMSL) (Wagon) 4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of To replace a CHMSL bulb on a wagon model, the bulb socket. do the following: 5. Install the new bulb. 1.
Page 298: Taillamps, Turn Signal, And Stoplamps (Hatchback)
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and 4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing the bulb and turning it counterclockwise. Stoplamps (Hatchback) 5. Install the appropriate new bulb into the To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: socket. 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 99 for 6.
Page 299: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps (Wagon)
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps 3. Remove the taillamp assembly from the vehicle. and Back-up Lamps (Wagon) 4. Remove the bulb socket by turning it To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: counterclockwise from the taillamp assembly. 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 99 5.
Page 300: Taillamps, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps (Hatchback)
Taillamps, Stoplamps and Back-up 4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing the bulb and turning it counterclockwise. Lamps (Hatchback) 5. Install the appropriate new bulb into the To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: socket. 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 99 for 6.
Page 301: License Plate Lamp
License Plate Lamp 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the socket. To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 4. Install the new bulb. 5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the license plate lamp.
Page 302: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Here is how to remove and replace the windshield wiper blade: Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check” for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For the proper type, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 353.
Page 303: Tires
Tires CAUTION: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever • Underinﬂated tires pose the same have questions about your tire warranty and where danger as overloaded tires. The to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet resulting accident could cause serious for details.
Page 304: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular Useful information about a tire is molded into its tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type sidewall. The examples below show a typical and service description.
Page 305 (D) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (E) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction and temperature resistance. For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 320.
Page 306 Tire Size (B) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. The following illustration shows an example of a (C) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The Tire typical passenger car tire size. Identiﬁcation Number (TIN).
Page 307: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions (C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 70, Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire as shown in item C of the illustration, it would pressing outward on each square inch of the mean that the tire’s sidewall is 70% as high as it tire.
Page 308 Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees front axle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 236. to the centerline of the tread. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air pressure in rear axle.
Page 309 Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on at the maximum permissible inﬂation pressure passenger cars and some light duty trucks and for that tire. multipurpose vehicles. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of Recommended Inﬂation Pressure: Vehicle curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity manufacturer’s recommended tire inﬂation...
Page 310 Traction: The friction between the tire and the Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of road surface. The amount of grip provided. designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. Tread: The portion of a tire that comes into See Loading Your Vehicle on page 236.
Page 311: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure A vehicle speciﬁc tire and loading information label is attached to your vehicle. This label shows Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to your vehicle’s original equipment tires and the operate effectively. correct inﬂation pressures for your tires when they are cold.
Page 312: Tire Pressure Monitor System
How to Check Tire Pressure Monitor System Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure properly inﬂated simply by looking at them. Radial levels.
Page 313 As an added safety Your vehicle has also been equipped with a feature, your vehicle TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the has been equipped system is not operating properly. The TPMS with a tire pressure malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire monitoring system pressure telltale.
Page 314 When a low tire pressure condition is detected, Your vehicle’s TPMS system can warn you about the TPMS illuminates the low tire pressure warning a low tire pressure condition but it does not symbol on the instrument panel cluster. replace normal tire maintenance. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 316 and Tires The low tire pressure warning symbol comes on at on page 303.
Page 315 TPMS Sensor Identiﬁcation Codes This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following Each TPMS sensor has a unique identiﬁcation two conditions: code. Any time you replace one or more of 1. This device may not cause harmful the TPMS sensors or rotate the vehicle’s tires, the interference.
Page 316: Tire Inspection And Rotation
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 as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 317 and Wheel Replacement on page 322 for more information.
Page 317: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under One way to tell when it Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 352. is time for new tires is to check the treadwear CAUTION: indicators, which will appear when your tires...
Page 318: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: (Continued) To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the tire and loading information label size, brand, and type of tires on all attached to your vehicle. See Loading Your wheels. It is all right to drive with your Vehicle on page 236 for a label example and compact spare temporarily, as it was where it is attached to your vehicle.
Page 319: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Different Size Tires and Wheels CAUTION: If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this may affect the way your vehicle performs, If you add different sized wheels, your including its braking, ride and handling vehicle may not provide an acceptable characteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover.
Page 320: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based Quality grades can be found where applicable on on the wear rate of the tire when tested under the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and controlled conditions on a speciﬁed government maximum selection width.
Page 321: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature — A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the and balanced carefully at the factory to give you generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat the longest tire life and best overall performance.
Page 322: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement CAUTION: Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel Using the wrong replacement wheels, nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle replace it (except some aluminum wheels, can be dangerous.
Page 323: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains Notice: Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class CAUTION: “S” type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the front tires Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is and tighten them as tightly as possible with dangerous.
Page 324: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do much more likely to leak out slowly.
Page 325 When you have a ﬂat tire, use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement CAUTION: of wheel blocks. Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people.
Page 326: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Wagon Models For wagon models, do the following to access the The tools you will be using to change a ﬂat tire spare tire and tools: are shown below. Refer to your vehicle model to access the spare tire and tools.
Page 327 5. Turn the retainer on the compact spare tire 7. To access the tools, pull the strap on the tool counterclockwise and remove the retainer. box cover upward. The tools are located inside the foam tray. 6. Remove the compact spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire on page 334 for more information.
Page 328 Hatchback Models 5. Remove the compact spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire on page 334 for more information. For hatchback models, do the following to access the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 99 for more information.
Page 329: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. If your vehicle has wheel covers, use the jack handle to begin loosening the wheel covers. Using the ﬂat end of the jack handle or the screwdriver, pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off.
Page 330 CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to ﬁt the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
Page 331 10. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts CAUTION: to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after time. Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. The wheel could come off and cause an If you do, the nuts might come loose.
Page 332 13. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a CAUTION: crisscross sequence, as shown. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
Page 333: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire To store a ﬂat or spare tire, do the following: 1. Put the ﬂat or spare tire in the compact spare and Tools tire compartment, then secure the retainer. 2. Store the jack in its housing in the cargo area. CAUTION: Secure the jack by turning the retainer clockwise.
Page 334: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Notice: When the compact spare is installed, do not take your vehicle through an automatic Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated car wash with guide rails. The compact when your vehicle was new, it can lose air spare can get caught on the rails.
Page 335: Appearance Care
Appearance Care When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use cleaners speciﬁcally designed for the surfaces being cleaned. Permanent damage may result Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended. Use glass cleaner only on Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its glass.
Page 336 • Many cleaners contain solvents that may become Never apply heavy pressure or rub concentrated in your vehicle’s breathing space. aggressively with a cleaning cloth. Use of Before using cleaners, read and adhere to heavy pressure can damage your interior and all safety instructions on the label.
Page 337: Fabric/Carpet
Fabric/Carpet 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center. Continue Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush cleaning, using a clean area of the cloth each attachment frequently to remove dust and loose time it becomes soiled.
Page 338: Leather
Leather Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to necessary, a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap remove dust.
Page 339: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Washing Your Vehicle Keep belts clean and dry. The paint ﬁnish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention, and durability. The best way to preserve the vehicle’s ﬁnish is to CAUTION: keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Page 340: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps industrial chimneys, etc., can damage the vehicle’s and lenses.
Page 341: Aluminum Wheels
Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper Notice: Using chrome polish on aluminum blades and affect their performance. Clean the wheels could damage the wheels. The repairs blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked would not be covered by your warranty. in full-strength windshield washer solvent.
Page 342: Tires
Tires Finish Damage To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in cleaner. the ﬁnish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing major repair expense.
Page 343: Chemical Paint Spotting
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials At least every spring, ﬂush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close Description Usage areas of the frame should be loosened before being ﬂushed.
Page 344: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Description Usage Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Swirl Remover Polish scratches and other light Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) surface contamination. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Cleans, shines and Foaming Tire Shine protects in one easy step, Low Gloss no wiping necessary.
Page 345: Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label Electrical System This label is on the inside of the glove box. Add-On Electrical Equipment It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts. The label has the following information: Notice: Do not add anything electrical to your •...
Page 346: Headlamp Wiring
Headlamp Wiring Power Windows and Other Power Options The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses in the fuse block. An electrical overload will cause Circuit breakers in the fuse block protect the the lamps to turn off. If this happens, have your power windows and other power accessories.
Page 347: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block There are spare fuses provided in the engine compartment fuse block. If you ever have a problem on the road and do not have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same amperage. Just pick a feature of your vehicle that you can get along without —...
Page 348 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage AIRBAG Airbag AIRBAG Airbag Wiper AUX LTR Extra Jack RADIO/CLK Radio/Clock TRN SIG Turn Signal Lamps LAMPS Engine Control Module Anti-lock Brake System...
Page 349: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuses Usage Cigarette Lighter Cluster, Brake Transmission Shift CLSTR BTSI Interlock/Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock (BTSI) Solenoid Remote Keyless Entry BCK/UP Back-up BLANK Not Used Transmission Control Module BLANK Not Used ENG FUSE Engine Fuse Box, Daytime Running BOX DRL Lamps HAZRD LAMPS Hazard Lamps...
Page 350 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage HEAD LAMPS Headlamps Air Conditioning Engine Control Module HORN Horn I/P FUSE Instrument Panel Fuse HI BEAM Headlamp High-Beam FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump DRIVER’S Driver’s Power Window PWR WNDW...
Page 351 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage STOP LAMPS Stoplamps IGN 1 Ignition 1 DR/LCK Door Lock FUSE PLR Fuse Puller MIR HTD Heated Mirror COOL FAN Cooling Fan Low FRT FOG Front Fog DEFOG Defog License Plate Lamp, Parking ILLUM LT Lamp Left COOL FAN HI Cooling Fan High Injector PWR WNDW...
Page 352: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 382 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a under the hood.
Page 353: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 96553450 Engine Oil Filter 96458873 Fuel Filter 96335719 A/C Filter 96554378 Spark Plugs 93742299 Windshield Wiper Blades Driver’s Side...
Page 354: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.0L L4 Engine...
Page 355: Maintenance Schedule
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........ 356 At Least Twice a Year ......375 Introduction ..........356 At Least Once a Year ....... 376 Maintenance Requirements ......356 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Your Vehicle and the Environment .... 356 Inspections ..........
Page 356: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep Introduction your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. Improper vehicle Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level maintenance can even affect the quality of the air and change as recommended.
Page 357 “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. It also CAUTION: explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. Performing maintenance work on a “Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” vehicle can be dangerous.
Page 358: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when to schedule them. Services When you go to your dealer for your service In this part are scheduled maintenance services needs, you will know that GM-trained and which are to be performed at the mileage intervals supported service people will perform the work speciﬁed.
Page 359: Selecting The Right Schedule
Selecting the Right Schedule Short Trip/City Intervals First you will need to decide which of the Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and two schedules is right for your vehicle. Here Filter Change and Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug is how to decide which schedule to follow: Washer Replacement (or 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 360 Long Trip/Highway Intervals Every 90,000 Miles (150 000 km): Fuel Filter Replacement. Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling Filter Change and Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug System Service. Washer Replacement (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 361: Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
Short Trip/City Scheduled 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) Maintenance Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine oil pan drain plug washer (or every 3 months, The services shown in this schedule up to whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated Service.
Page 362 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine oil pan drain plug washer (or every 3 months, oil pan drain plug washer (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 363 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) Inspect EVAP canister, vapor lines, and EVAP vent solenoid valve. An Emission Control Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine Service. (See footnote †.) oil pan drain plug washer (or every 3 months, Inspect PCV system. An Emission Control whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 364 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace the ﬁlter. If vehicle is driven in Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine dusty/dirty conditions, inspect ﬁlter at every oil pan drain plug washer (or every 3 months, engine oil change.
Page 365 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) Replace engine air cleaner ﬁlter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 264 for more Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine information. oil pan drain plug washer (or every 3 months, Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 366 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine oil pan drain plug washer (or every 3 months, oil pan drain plug washer (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 367 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) Replace passenger compartment air ﬁlter. If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine the ﬁlter may require replacement more often. oil pan drain plug washer (or every 3 months, Replace engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 368 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine oil pan drain plug washer (or every 3 months, oil pan drain plug washer (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 369: Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Maintenance Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine oil pan drain plug washer (or every 12 months, The services shown in this schedule up to whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated Service.
Page 370 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine Inspect drive belt(s). oil pan drain plug washer (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Inspect timing belt. Service.
Page 371 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine oil pan drain plug washer (or every 12 months, oil pan drain plug washer (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 372 Inspect PCV system. An Emission Control Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation Service. (See footnote †.) on page 316 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Change brake/clutch ﬂuid (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). Inspect drive belt(s).
Page 373 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 316 for proper rotation pattern and Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine additional information. (See footnote +.) oil pan drain plug washer (or every 12 months, Replace spark plugs.
Page 374: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add the proper Listed in this part are owner checks and services coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant which should be performed at the intervals on page 268 for further details.
Page 375: At Least Twice A Year
At Least Twice a Year Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace Restraint System Check blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all that streak or miss areas of the windshield. Also your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors see Windshield and Wiper Blades on page 340.
Page 376: At Least Once A Year
Manual Transaxle Check At Least Once a Year It is not necessary to check the transaxle ﬂuid Key Lock Cylinders Service level. Check for leaks. A ﬂuid leak is the only reason for ﬂuid loss. Have the system inspected Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant and repaired if needed.
Page 377 Starter Switch Check 3. On automatic transaxle vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). CAUTION: If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service. On manual transaxle vehicles, put the shift When you are doing this inspection, the lever in NEUTRAL, push the clutch pedal...
Page 378 Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control Ignition Transaxle Lock Check System Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position. CAUTION: • With an automatic transaxle, the ignition should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever When you are doing this inspection, the is in PARK (P).
Page 379 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular Park (P) Mechanism Check brake, set the parking brake. • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: CAUTION: With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Page 380: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Exhaust System Inspection Inspections Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, Listed in this part are inspections and services damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as which should be performed at least twice a well as open seams, holes, loose connections or year (for instance, each spring and fall).
Page 381: Engine Cooling System Inspection
Engine Cooling System Inspection Brake System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, all pipes, ﬁttings and clamps; replace as needed. cracks, chaﬁng, etc.
Page 382: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants ® Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or System equivalent DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, Windshield part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from ® GM Optikleen Washer Solvent.
Page 383 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hood and Door (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, Chassis Hinges in Canada 88901242) or lubricant in Canada 10953474). Lubrication meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Weatherstrip Lubricant Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 384: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date...
Page 385 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading...
Page 386 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading...
Page 387: Customer Assistance Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ..388 Reporting Safety Defects ......405 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ....388 Reporting Safety Defects to the Online Owner Center ......... 391 United States Government ..... 405 Customer Assistance for Text Reporting Safety Defects to the Telephone (TTY) Users ......
Page 388: Customer Assistance And Information
STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern Information cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling Customer Satisfaction Procedure 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact General...
Page 389 STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both General You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using Motors and your dealer are committed to making the toll-free telephone number or write them at the sure you are completely satisﬁed with your following address: new vehicle.
Page 390 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: For further information concerning eligibility in In the event that you do not feel your concerns the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan have been addressed after following the (CAMVAP), call toll-free 1-800-207-0685. procedure outlined in Steps 1 and 2, Alternatively, you may call the General Motors General Motors of Canada Limited wants you Customer Communication Centre, 1-800-263-3777...
Page 391: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center My GM Canada (Canada only) My GM Canada is a password-protected section Online Owner Center of gmcanada.com where you can save information (United States only) on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy tools and forms with greater ease. The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs.
Page 392: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
1-800-496-9994 Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to: United States — Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O.
Page 393 Canada — Customer Assistance Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries General Motors of Canada Limited (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 Islands) — Customer Assistance 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center www.gmcanada.com Paseo de la Reforma # 2740...
Page 394: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
(1-800-243-8872) In Canada, call 1-800-268-6800 Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants,...
Page 395 Who is Covered? If your vehicle will not start, Roadside Assistance will arrange to have your vehicle Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle towed to the nearest authorized dealership. In operator, regardless of ownership. A person driving the U.S., replacement keys made at the this vehicle without the consent of the owner is customer’s expense will be covered within not eligible for coverage.
Page 396 In many instances, mechanical failures are 250 kilometres from original point of departure, covered under Chevrolet’s Bumper-to-Bumper you may qualify for trip interruption expense warranty, and the duration of the Base Warranty assistance. This assistance covers reasonable...
Page 397 For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited please provide the following to the Roadside reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement Assistance Representative: to an owner or driver when, in their sole discretion, the claims become excessive in frequency or type •...
Page 398: Courtesy Transportation
Courtesy Transportation Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, To enhance your ownership experience, we and contact your dealer and request an appointment. our participating dealers are proud to offer By scheduling a service appointment and Courtesy Transportation, a customer support advising your service consultant of your program for new vehicles.
Page 399 Transportation Options In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, Warranty service can generally be completed limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, expenses may be available. Claim amounts should GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by reﬂect actual costs and be supported by original providing several transportation options.
Page 400: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Additional Program Information conditions for airbag deployment and, if the vehicle has the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), to provide All program options, such as shuttle service, anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the may not be available at every dealer. Please vehicle in difficult driving situations.
Page 401: Collision Damage Repair
To read this information, special equipment is Others, such as law enforcement, may have needed and access to the vehicle or the device access to the special equipment that can read the that stores the data is required. GM will not access information if they have access to the vehicle information about a crash event or share it with or the device that stores the data.
Page 402 Repair Facility Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to assure that your vehicle’s designed appearance, GM also recommends that you choose a collision durability, and safety are preserved. The use of repair facility that meets your needs before you Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New ever need collision repairs.
Page 403 • If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company If you need roadside assistance, call may require you to have insurance that assures GM Roadside Assistance. See Roadside repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Assistance Program on page 394 for more Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine information.
Page 404 • Managing the Vehicle Damage If possible, call your insurance company from the scene of the accident. They will walk you Repair Process through the information they will need. If they In the event that your vehicle requires damage ask for a police report, phone or go to the police repairs, GM recommends that you take an active department headquarters the next day and you role in its repair.
Page 405: Reporting Safety Defects
If another party’s insurance company is paying for To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 repair valuation based on that insurance (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to company’s collision policy repair limits, as you http://www.safercar.gov;...
Page 406: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair hope you will notify General Motors. Please call information on engines, transmission, axle the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division...
Page 407 Current and Past Model Order Forms In Canada, the service bulletin reference number can be obtained by contacting your General Motors Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE available for current and past model GM vehicles. (1-800-463-7483).
Page 408 NOTES...
Page 409 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ....211 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ..169 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ..... 249 Appearance Care Accessory Power Outlet(s) ......152 Aluminum Wheels ........341 Adding Equipment to Your Care of Safety Belts ........ 339 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ......83 Chemical Paint Spotting ......
Page 410 Audio System(s) (cont.) Bulb Replacement (cont.) Radio with CD ......... 180 Halogen Bulbs ......... 290 Radio with Six-Disc CD ......186 Headlamp Aiming ........290 Understanding Radio Reception ....203 Headlamps ..........290 Automatic Transaxle License Plate Lamps ........ 301 Fluid ............
Page 411 CD, MP3 ..........194, 198 Cleaning (cont.) Center High-Mounted Finish Care ..........340 Stoplamp (CHMSL) ......296, 297 Inside of Your Vehicle ......335 Center Rear Passenger Position, Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Safety Belts ..........36 Plastic Surfaces ........338 Chains, Tire ..........
Page 412 Cupholder(s) ..........126 Door Customer Assistance Information Ajar Light ..........177 Courtesy Transportation ......398 Central Door Unlocking System ....96 Customer Assistance for Text Door Ajar Reminder ........97 Telephone (TTY) Users ......392 Locks ............95 Customer Assistance Offices ....392 Power Door Locks ........
Page 413 Electrical System (cont.) Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 346 Filter Headlamp Wiring ........346 Engine Air Cleaner ........264 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ....347 Finish Damage ..........342 Power Windows and Other Power Flashers, Hazard Warning ......140 Options ..........346 Flash-to-Pass ..........
Page 414 Fuel (cont.) Gage ............177 Hazard Warning Flashers ......140 Gasoline Octane ........251 Head Restraints ..........15 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ......251 Headlamp Low Warning Light ........178 Aiming ............. 290 System Inspection ........380 Headlamp Wiring ......... 346 Fuses Headlamps ..........
Page 415 Horn ............140 How to Use This Manual ........ 4 Jump Starting ..........285 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ....23 Hydraulic Clutch .......... 266 Keyless Entry System ........91 Keys ............. 89 Ignition Positions ......... 106 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver ....152 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ..
Page 416 Light (cont.) Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Charging System ........167 Maintenance ..........369 Cruise Control .......... 176 Loss of Control ........... 219 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator .... 176 Low Fuel Warning Light ....... 178 Door Ajar ..........177 Lumbar Fog Lamp ..........176 Manual Controls .........
Page 417 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Mirrors (cont.) Part B - Owner Checks and Services ..374 Outside Heated Mirrors ......125 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Outside Manual Mirrors ......123 Inspections ........... 380 Outside Power Mirrors ......124 Part D - Recommended Fluids and MP3 ...........
Page 418 Outside Passenger Sensing System ......76 Convex Mirror .......... 125 Passing ............217 Heated Mirrors ......... 125 Power Manual Mirrors ......... 123 Accessory Outlet(s) ........152 Power Mirrors .......... 124 Door Locks ..........96 Owners, Canadian .......... 3 Electrical System ........346 Inadvertent Battery Saver ......
Page 419 Rearview Mirrors ......... 123 Reclining Seatbacks ........12 Safety Belt Recreational Vehicle Towing ......242 Pretensioners ..........37 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .... 91 Reminder Light ........164 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Reminder Tone ........164 Operation ........... 92 Safety Belts Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Care of ............
Page 420 Securing a Child Restraint Speciﬁcations, Capacities ......352 Rear Seat Position ........59 Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS) Right Front Seat Position ......62 Warning Light ........... 170 Selecting the Right Schedule, Speedometer ..........163 Maintenance ..........359 Starting Your Engine ........107 Service ............
Page 421 Tires (cont.) Inspection and Rotation ......316 Tachometer ..........163 Installing the Spare Tire ......329 Taillamps Pressure Monitor System ......312 Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps ....300 Removing the Flat Tire ......329 Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ..... 298 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ....
Page 422 Warnings (cont.) Safety and Symbols ........4 Understanding Radio Reception ....203 Vehicle Damage .......... 5 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ....... 320 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ..... 321 Different Size ........... 319 Replacement ..........322 Vehicle Where to Put the Restraint ......50 Control .............

Chevrolet 2007 Optra Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Bulb Replacement

Headlamp Aiming

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Quick Links

Chapters

Need help?

Questions and answers

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