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2009 Pontiac Wave Owner Manual

Seats and Restraint System ............................. 1-1

Head Restraints

......................................... 1-2

Front Seats

............................................... 1-4

Rear Seats

............................................... 1-8

Safety Belts

............................................. 1-14

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-32

Airbag System

......................................... 1-58

Restraint System Check

Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1

Keys

........................................................ 2-2

Doors and Locks

....................................... 2-6

Windows

................................................. 2-13

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-35

OnStar

System

...................................... 2-37

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-40

Sunroof

.................................................. 2-41

Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-18

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-38

............................ 1-72

............................ 2-15

........... 2-18

.......................... 3-4

........ 3-23

Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle

Towing

................................................... 4-23

Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1

Service

..................................................... 5-3

Fuel

......................................................... 5-5

Checking Things Under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

..................................... 5-41

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

...................................................... 5-49

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-74

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

...................................... 5-83

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1

Maintenance Schedule

Customer Assistance Information .................... 7-1

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Index ................................................................ 1

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.................................... 5-41

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Page 1 2009 Pontiac Wave Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Head Restraints Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ......... 1-2 ..4-2 Front Seats Towing ..........1-4 ........... 4-23 Rear Seats ..........1-8 Service and Appearance Care ......
Page 2: Canadian Owners
GM reserves the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Helm Incorporated Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada P.O. Box 07130 Limited” for Pontiac Motor Division wherever it appears in Detroit, MI 48207 this manual. 1-800-551-4123 helminc.com This manual describes features that may or may not be on your speciﬁc vehicle.
Page 3: Vehicle Symbols
Safety Warnings and Symbols A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. A circle with a slash Notice: These mean there is something that could through it is a safety damage your vehicle. symbol which means Many times, this damage would not be covered by the “Do Not,”...
Page 4 Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuel Gage Here are some additional symbols that may be found on : Fuses the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer : Airbag Readiness Light : LATCH System Child Restraints : Air Conditioning : Malfunction Indicator Lamp...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint System Head Restraints ..........1-2 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) ........1-44 Front Seats ............1-4 Securing a Child Restraint in a Manual Seats ..........1-4 Rear Seat Position ........1-51 Seat Height Adjuster ........1-5 Securing a Child Restraint in the Manual Lumbar ..........1-5 Right Front Seat Position ......1-54 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-6...
Page 6: Head Restraints
Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. CAUTION: With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
Page 7 Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The head restraints are not designed to be removed. The rear seats have head rests that are adjustable up and down. Pull the head restraint up to raise it.
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Pull up and hold the bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it. Manual Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 9: Manual Lumbar
Seat Height Adjuster Manual Lumbar To adjust the height of the On vehicles with front driver’s seat cushion, turn seat manual lumbar, the the knob located on the adjustment lever is located outboard side of the seat on the outboard side of cushion.
Page 10: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks 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 11 To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: CAUTION: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in position.
Page 12: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation (Sedan) Folding the Seatbacks The rear seatbacks can be folded down to increase cargo space. To fold down the seatbacks: Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts.
Page 13 4. Detach the center safety belt from the mini buckle 5. Pull up the release knob located on top of either of by inserting the ignition key into the slot in the mini the rear seatbacks. buckle, pressing the release button, and allowing 6.
Page 14 To return the seatback to the upright position: 5. Push the latch plate at the end of the safety belt strap into the mini-buckle until the mechanism clicks. Make 1. Hook the safety belts into the safety belt guide. sure the strap is not twisted. The sliding latch plate 2.
Page 15: Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback)
Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback) Folding the Rear Seats The rear seats can be folded to increase cargo space. To fold the rear seats: 1. Lower the head restraints completely. 2. Unlatch the center safety belt by pressing the red button on the buckle. 4.
Page 16: Unfolding The Seats
6. Firmly pull the release handles on the rear side of 8. Clip the hook to the front seat head restraint to the seat cushion to unlock the seat cushion. keep the rear seat secure. 7. Lift the seat cushion up and ﬂip it forward. Unfolding the Seats To return the rear seats to the normal seating position: 1.
Page 17 Notice: Damage to the safety belt buckle or rear seat locking mechanism can occur if the safety belt and CAUTION: buckles are pinched under the rear seat cushion. Do not place the safety belt and buckles on the ﬂoor under the rear seat cushion when the rear seat is put A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly back to the sitting position.
Page 18: Safety Belts
Safety Belts 7. Return the safety belt buckles and the center seat safety belt to their original position between the rear seatback and the seat cushion. Make sure the Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone straps of the safety belt and buckles are not twisted. 8.
Page 19: Why Safety Belts Work
After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does CAUTION: matter... a lot! Why Safety Belts Work It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.
Page 20 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-16...
Page 21 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel... In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-17...
Page 22: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.
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 section is only for people of adult size. You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in Be aware that there are special things to know about a crash —...
Page 24 In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries.
Page 25 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 snugly against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose.
Page 26 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 on 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 27 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 on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.
Page 28 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal 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 not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 31 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/retailer to ﬁx it.
Page 32: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable safety belt and the safety belt is not attached, see Rear Seat Operation (Sedan) on page 1-8 or Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback) on page 1-11 for instruction on reconnecting the safety belt to the mini-buckle.
Page 33 5. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment” later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, check if the correct buckle is being used.
Page 34: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on the shoulder. The belt should be away from the face and neck, but not falling off the shoulder.
Page 35: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Safety Belt Pretensioners Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant outboard occupants. Although the safety belt women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.
Page 36: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender Child Restraints If the safety belt will fasten around you, you should Older Children use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer/retailer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 37 The manufacturer’s instructions that come with the What is the proper way to wear safety belts? booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and belt until the child passes the below ﬁt test: get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
Page 38 CAUTION: CAUTION: Never do this. Never do this. Never allow two children to wear the same safety Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the belt. The safety belt can not properly spread the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be impact forces.
Page 39: Infants And Young Children
CAUTION: Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Page 40 CAUTION: Never do this. Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) infant will suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force on a person’s arms.
Page 41 CAUTION: Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat.
Page 42 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 types. To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during Selection of a particular restraint should take a crash, infants need complete support.
Page 43: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint A young child’s hip bones are still so small that with the seating surface the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain against the back of low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may the infant.
Page 44 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle CAUTION: A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle’s safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual.
Page 45: Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint
Securing the Child Within the Child To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systems Restraint must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH system.
Page 46: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be We recommend that children and child restraints seriously injured or killed if the right front be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint;...
Page 47 When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with your child CAUTION: (Continued) restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. There are a couple of things you need to know Even if the passenger sensing system has turned about using child restraints in your rear seat: off the right front passenger frontal airbag, no...
Page 48: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for If you use two child restraints (A) in the Children (LATCH) rear outside seating positions, the safety The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving belt for the center rear or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation seat position (B) will of a child restraint easier.
Page 49: Top Tether Anchor
Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. position that will accommodate a child restraint with The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint lower attachments (B).
Page 50: Lower Anchor/Top Tether Anchor Locations
Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed To assist you in locating for use with or without the top tether being attached. the lower anchors, each Others require the top tether always to be attached. seating position with lower In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child anchors has two labels, restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be...
Page 51 Sedan Hatchback For sedan models, the top tether anchors are located For hatchback models, the top tether anchors (B) under the covers behind the rear seat on the ﬁller panel. are located in the rear cargo area, attached to the Pull open the cover to access the top tether anchors.
Page 52: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that CAUTION: the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached.
Page 53 Notice: Do not let the LATCH attachments rub 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that against the vehicle’s safety belts. This may damage the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the these parts. If necessary, move buckled safety top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped.
Page 54 2.5. Route and tighten the top tether according to If the position you are using your child restraint instructions and the has a headrest or head following instructions: restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the If the position you are tether under the headrest using does not have a or head restraint and in...
Page 55: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be Seat Position attached. If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, When securing a child restraint in a rear seating you will be using the safety belt to secure the child position, study the instructions that came with your child restraint in this position.
Page 56 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. If you ﬁnd that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the correct buckle.
Page 57 6. If your child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-44. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
Page 58: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the CAUTION: Right Front Seat Position This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger Put the Restraint on page 1-42.
Page 59 In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be CAUTION: (Continued) attached. You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that seat, even if the airbag is off.
Page 60 Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 1-56...
Page 61 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, the retractor to set the lock. pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 62: Airbag System
If a child restraint has been installed and the off symbol Airbags are designed to supplement the protection is not lit, see “If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child provided by safety belts. Even though today’s airbags Restraint” under Passenger Sensing System on are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury page 1-66 for more information.
Page 63 CAUTION: CAUTION: Airbags inﬂate with great force, faster than the blink Children who are up against, or very close to, any of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously killed.
Page 64: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-60...
Page 65 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag...
Page 66: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? Frontal airbags may inﬂate at different crash speeds. For example: Frontal airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver’s or vehicle hits a moving object.
Page 67: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
Thresholds can also vary with speciﬁc vehicle design. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inﬂated simply because of the In addition, your vehicle has dual-stage frontal airbags. damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs Dual-stage airbags adjust the restraint according to were.
Page 68: How Does An Airbag Restrain
How Does an Airbag Restrain? What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or After the frontal and seat-mounted side impact the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side airbags inﬂate, they quickly deﬂate, so quickly that collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside some people may not even realize the airbags inﬂated.
Page 69 In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. CAUTION: Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. When an airbag inﬂates, there may be dust in the • Airbags are designed to inﬂate only once. After an air.
Page 70: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system works with a sensor that is part of the right front passenger seat. The sensor is designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the occupant and determine if the right front passenger right front passenger position.
Page 71 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and CAUTION: seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) if: • The right front passenger seat is unoccupied. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be •...
Page 72 If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child The passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inﬂate) the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and Restraint seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting If a child restraint has been installed and the on properly in the right front passenger’s seat.
Page 73 If the on indicator is still lit, secure the child in the child If this happens, use the following steps to allow the restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle, and system to detect that person and enable the right front check with your dealer/retailer.
Page 74: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Additional Factors Affecting System Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Operation Vehicle Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps There are parts of the airbag system in several places the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger around the vehicle.
Page 75: Adding Equipment To Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding Equipment to Your system. This could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger Airbag-Equipped Vehicle sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-66. Is there anything I might add to or change If you have any questions about this, you should about the vehicle that could keep the airbags contact Customer Assistance before you modify...
Page 76: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag Checking the Restraint Systems readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-26 for more information. Safety Belts Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, or Now and then, check the safety belt reminder light, broken, the airbag may not work properly.
Page 77: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If the vehicle has been in a crash, do you need new safety belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts? After a Crash After a very minor crash, nothing may be necessary. But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
Page 78 ✍ NOTES 1-74...
Page 79: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-2 Automatic Transmission Operation ....2-23 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ....2-3 Manual Transmission Operation ......2-27 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Parking Brake ..........2-29 Operation ...........2-4 Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) ......2-30 Doors and Locks ..........2-6 Shifting Out of Park ........2-31 Door Locks ............2-6 Parking the Vehicle...
Page 80: 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 children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
Page 81: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
Your vehicle may have an electronic immobilizer This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. designed to protect your car against theft. If so, only Operation is subject to the following two conditions: keys with the correct electronic code can be used 1.
Page 82: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) The following functions may be available if the vehicle has RKE: System Operation (Lock): Press to lock all of the doors. If all of the The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions doors and the trunk or liftgate are closed, the hazard work up to 65 feet (20 m) away from the vehicle.
Page 83: Battery Replacement
Programming Transmitters to the To replace the battery: Vehicle 1. Remove the screw from the back of the cover and open the cover of the transmitter. Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle 2. Pull the transmitter out of the cover and will work.
Page 84: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks CAUTION: (Continued) Door Locks • Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer CAUTION: permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke.
Page 85: Central Door Unlocking System
Central Door Unlocking System To manually unlock the front doors from the outside, insert the key and turn it toward the front of the vehicle. To manually lock the doors from the outside, insert Your vehicle may be equipped with the central door the key and turn it toward the rear of the vehicle.
Page 86: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks Opening a Rear Door When the Security Lock is On Your vehicle has rear door security locks on 1. Unlock the door from the inside. each rear door that prevent 2. Open the door from the outside. passengers from opening If you do not cancel the security lock, adults or older the rear doors from...
Page 87: Trunk (Sedan)
Trunk (Sedan) CAUTION: (Continued) • CAUTION: Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Exhaust gases may enter the vehicle if it is driven Control System in the Index.
Page 88: Remote Trunk Release
Remote Trunk Release If your vehicle has a trunk release lever located on the outboard side of If your vehicle has a trunk the driver’s seat, you can release button located on open the trunk from the driver’s door, you inside your vehicle by can open the trunk from pulling the release lever.
Page 89: Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside.
Page 90: Liftgate (Hatchback)
Liftgate (Hatchback) To open the liftgate on your hatchback from outside of the vehicle, insert the key into the lock cylinder and turn it counterclockwise or use the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped. Then pull up the handle CAUTION: above the license plate to open the liftgate.
Page 91: 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 92: Power Windows
Power Windows CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys 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 and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
Page 93: Sun Visors
Window Lockout Theft-Deterrent Systems The window lockout is Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. located with the driver’s This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, power window switches. they do not make it impossible to steal. Immobilizer This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Press the lockout button to stop the rear passengers 1.
Page 94: Immobilizer Operation
Immobilizer Operation If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit The vehicle may have a passive theft-deterrent system. Breakers on page 5-84.
Page 95: Arming The System
Content Theft-Deterrent • The security light will ﬂash continuously to indicate that the theft-deterrent system is armed. Your vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent system. The security light is located on the center of the instrument panel near the clock. The theft-deterrent system will not arm when you lock the doors using the key or the manual door lock.
Page 96: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your If the door is not opened or if the engine is not started within 30 seconds after disarming the system using Vehicle the transmitter, all of the doors will automatically lock and the theft-deterrent mode will rearm. How the System Alarm is Activated New Vehicle Break-In If a door or the trunk or liftgate is opened without using...
Page 97: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions CAUTION: (Continued) The ignition switch has four different positions. This could cause a collision. If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only to ACC/ACCESSORY. Do not push the key in while the vehicle is moving. Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could cause damage to the switch or break the key.
Page 98: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine ACC/ACCESSORY: This position operates some of the electrical accessories, such as the radio, but not the climate control system. Automatic Transmission ON/RUN: This position can be used to operate the Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The electrical accessories, and to display some instrument engine will not start in any other position.
Page 99: Starting Procedure
Starting Procedure 3. If the engine still will not start, or starts but then stops, it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the ignition to START.
Page 100: Engine Heater
Engine Heater 3. Plug the extension cord into a normal, grounded 110-Volt AC outlet. The engine heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in cold weather CAUTION: conditions at or below 0°F (−18°C). Vehicles with an engine heater should be plugged in at least four hours before starting.
Page 101: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to.
Page 102 R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. CAUTION: When shifting from N (Neutral) to R (Reverse), you need to apply the brake pedal and push the release button on the front of the shifter. Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is running at high speed is dangerous.
Page 103 Notice: If the vehicle seems to start up rather slowly 1 (First): This position gives you even more power but or not shift gears when you go faster, and you lower fuel economy than 2 (Second). You can use it continue to drive the vehicle that way, you could on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud.
Page 104: Hold Mode
Hold Mode The HOLD light will light up on the instrument panel cluster. See Hold Mode Light on page 3-30. If the vehicle’s transmission has hold mode, you can When hold mode is activated, the transmission runs as select this mode to allow the automatic transmission to follows: stay in a speciﬁc gear range.
Page 105: Manual Transmission Operation
Manual Transmission Operation 2 (Second): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into 2 (Second). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the Five-Speed accelerator pedal. 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth) and 5 (Fifth): Shift into 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth) and 5 (Fifth), the same way you do for 2 (Second).
Page 106: Shift Speeds
Shift Speeds Up-Shift Light If you have a manual transmission, you may CAUTION: have an up-shift light. This light will show you If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could when to shift to the lose control of the vehicle. You could injure next higher gear for the best fuel economy.
Page 107: Parking Brake
Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button. Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts.
Page 108: Shifting Into Park
Shifting Into Park Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) (Automatic Transmission) CAUTION: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 109: Shifting Out Of Park
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) Shifting Out of Park If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your Vehicles with an automatic transmission have a shift transmission into P (Park) properly, the weight of interlock system. You have to apply the brake pedal the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl before you can shift from P (Park) when the ignition is in in the transmission.
Page 110: Parking The Vehicle
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Before leaving the 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 111: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: • The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different. • The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts damage. under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over •...
Page 112: Running The Vehicle While Parked
Running the Vehicle 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 the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in CAUTION: P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 113: Mirrors
Mirrors Outside Manual Mirrors Adjust the mirrors to see a little of the side of your Manual Rearview Mirror vehicle. Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view behind your vehicle. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you.
Page 114: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors Outside Convex Mirror The control is located on the instrument panel, left CAUTION: of the steering wheel. A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right.
Page 115: Onstar System
® OnStar System Some services such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance may not be available until the owner of the vehicle registers with OnStar. After the ﬁrst prepaid year, contact OnStar to select a monthly or annual subscription payment plan. If a payment plan is not selected, the OnStar system and all services, including airbag notiﬁcation and emergency services, may be deactivated and no longer available.
Page 116 OnStar Services Available with the OnStar Hands-Free Calling Safe & Sound Plan OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar subscribers to make and receive calls using voice • Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated into • Advanced Automatic Crash Notiﬁcation (AACN) the vehicle, and can be used with OnStar Pre-Paid (If equipped)
Page 117: Onstar Virtual Advisor
OnStar Virtual Advisor where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for that area has coverage, network capacity and reception OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar when the service is needed, and technology that is Hands-Free Calling that uses minutes to access compatible with the OnStar service.
Page 118: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Cupholders Two cupholders are located in the center instrument The vehicle has shopping hooks on each front seatback. panel, below the climate control system. To use Lift the headrest to access the hooks. the cupholder, push in on the cover, then pull it out. After use, push in the cupholder until it latches.
Page 119: Sunglasses Storage Compartment
Sunglasses Storage Compartment Sunroof On vehicles with this feature, the switch is located on the headliner between the sun visors. The sunroof only operates when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. The sunroof can be opened to a vent position or it can be opened all of the way.
Page 120 ✍ NOTES 2-42...
Page 121 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Climate Controls ..........3-18 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Climate Control System .........3-18 Horn .............3-6 Outlet Adjustment .........3-21 Tilt Wheel .............3-6 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ....3-21 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ....3-23 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......3-7 Instrument Panel Cluster ........3-24 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ....3-8...
Page 122 Section 3 Instrument Panel Change Engine Oil Light ........3-34 Audio System(s) ..........3-38 Fog Lamp Light ..........3-35 AM-FM Radio ..........3-39 Cruise Control Light ........3-35 Radio with CD ..........3-44 Highbeam On Light ........3-35 Using an MP3 ..........3-51 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) XM Radio Messages ........3-54 Indicator Light ...........3-35 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......3-55 Door Ajar Light ..........3-36...
Page 123 ✍ NOTES...
Page 124: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 125 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Outlet Adjustment on page 3-21. H. Ashtray. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-17. B. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-24. I. Cupholders on page 2-40. C. Clock on page 3-17. J.
Page 126: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Tilt Wheel The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located to the right A tilt wheel lets the steering wheel be adjusted. of the climate control system on the sedan. Hazard Warning Flasher: Press to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off.
Page 127: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically.
Page 128: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Windshield Wipers The headlamps must be on for this feature to work. Push the turn signal lever away from you to turn the high beams on. This instrument panel cluster light comes on while the high beams are on and the ignition is turned to ON/RUN.
Page 129: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer The lever is located on the right side of the steering column. The ignition must be turned to ON/RUN to operate the windshield wipers. To use this feature the ignition must be turned to ON/RUN. Pull the windshield washer/wiper lever toward Move the lever to one of the following positions: you to spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield.
Page 130: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Cruise Control For vehicles with cruise control, a speed of about 24 mph (39 km/h) or more can be maintained without CAUTION: keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 24 mph (39 km/h). In freezing weather, do not use your washer until When the brakes are applied, or the clutch pedal if the windshield is warmed.
Page 131: Setting Cruise Control
Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control.
Page 132 Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control is set to a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, or the clutch pedal if you have There are two ways to reduce the vehicle speed while a manual transmission, the cruise control shuts off.
Page 133: Exterior Lamps
Ending Cruise Control The exterior lamp band has three positions: There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps, together • with the following: Step lightly on the brake pedal, or press the clutch pedal, if you have a manual transmission.
Page 134: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) • The low-beam headlamps are on. • The ﬂash-to-pass feature is used. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier The regular headlamp system should be used when for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. needed.
Page 135: Instrument Panel Brightness
Instrument Panel Brightness Dome Lamp This feature controls the brightness of the instrument The vehicle has a dome lamp. panel lights. ON: The light comes on and stays on. (Door): The light comes on when a door is opened. The light turns off when all the doors are closed. OFF: The light remains off even when a door is opened.
Page 136: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
Accessory Power Outlet(s) Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to the vehicle can damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in auxiliary be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not use electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone.
Page 137: Ashtray(S) And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Clock The ashtray is located at the lower part of the center There is a digital clock located in the center of the instrument panel. To remove the front ashtray for instrument panel, above the center air outlets. When the cleaning, open the ashtray fully, press in the retaining ignition is turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, tab and pull the bin out.
Page 138: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control System with Heater Only A. Temperature D. Rear Window Control Defogger B. Fan Control E. Outside C. Air Delivery Mode Air/Recirculation Control Climate Control System with Heater and Air...
Page 139 Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or A/C (Air Conditioning): For vehicles with air counterclockwise to change the current airﬂow mode. conditioning, follow these steps to use the system. Turn to the desired speed. The air conditioning does Select from the following air delivery modes: not operate when the fan control knob is in the off position.
Page 140 Rear Window and Outside Mirror (Recirculation): This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle. It can be Defogger used to prevent outside air and odors from entering the For vehicles with a rear window and outside mirror vehicle.
Page 141: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment To change the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, use the following steps: To open an outlet, press on its cover. Turn the cover to change the direction of the airﬂow. Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into the vehicle.
Page 142 3. Remove the ﬁlter cover by pressing in on the 4. Replace the air conditioner ﬁlter. bottom retaining tab and pulling the cover down. 5. View the air ﬂow arrows on the ﬁlter before installing to ensure the ﬁlter is installed correctly. 3-22...
Page 143: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Often gages and Indicators warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause while driving, or when one of the gages shows there...
Page 144: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to show how the vehicle is running. It indicates how fast the vehicle is going, how much fuel is being used, and many other things needed drive safely and economically. The vehicle’s instrument panel cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages.
Page 145: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer The speedometer shows the vehicle’s speed in both The tachometer miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). displays the engine The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been speed in revolutions driven, in either miles (used in the United States) per minute (rpm).
Page 146: Safety Belt Reminders
Safety Belt Reminders This light comes on when the vehicle is started, and it will ﬂash for Safety Belt Reminder Light a few seconds. When the light goes out When the engine is this indicates the system is started this light and chime functioning properly.
Page 147: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag The vehicle has the passenger sensing system. and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped). See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-66 for important safety information.
Page 148: Charging System Light
Charging System Light Brake System Warning Light The vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop the vehicle. For good braking both parts need to work. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem.
Page 149: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Antilock Brake System (ABS) If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. The pedal may be harder to push or Warning Light may go closer to the ﬂoor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service.
Page 150: Hold Mode Light
Hold Mode Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage If the vehicle has this feature, this light comes on when the hold mode is active. If the HOLD mode light ﬂashes, have the vehicle checked. See “Hold Mode” under Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-23 for more information.
Page 151: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Heeding the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system Check Engine Light assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of Notice: If the vehicle is continually driven with this...
Page 152 This light comes on during a malfunction in one of improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap two ways: allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should Light Flashing: A misﬁre condition has been detected. turn the light off.
Page 153: Oil Pressure Light
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Oil Pressure Light Programs If the vehicle has low Some state/provincial and local governments have or engine oil pressure, this might begin programs to inspect the emission control light will stay on after equipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection the engine has been could prevent getting a vehicle registration.
Page 154: Maintenance Schedule
Change Engine Oil Light The oil light could also come on in three other situations: • When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test to show it is working. It goes out when the ignition is turned on.
Page 155: Fog Lamp Light
Fog Lamp Light Highbeam On Light If the vehicle has this This light comes on when feature, the fog lamps light the high-beam headlamps will come on when the are in use. fog lamps are in use. The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8 See Fog Lamps on page 3-14 for more information.
Page 156: Door Ajar Light
Door Ajar Light Fuel Gage This light comes on and stays on until all doors, trunk and liftgate are closed and completely latched. If the key is in the ignition while the driver’s door is open, a warning chime sounds. The fuel gage tells about how much fuel is left when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN.
Page 157: Low Fuel Warning Light
Low Fuel Warning Light Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gage: • At the service station, the gas pump shuts off This light comes on when before the vehicle’s fuel gage reads full. the vehicle is low on fuel.
Page 158: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the • Become familiar with the operation and controls of following pages to become familiar with its features. the audio system.
Page 159: Am-Fm Radio
AM-FM Radio Finding a Station BAND: Press to choose FM, AM, or XM™ (if equipped). The display will show the selection. SEEK: Press to seek the next radio station with a strong signal in the selected band. SEEK: Press to seek the previous radio station with a strong signal in the selected band.
Page 160: Storing A Radio Station
AST (Automatic Store): Twelve preset stations with To reset the automatically stored radio stations, press the strongest reception in the area can be automatically and hold AST. Then press the pushbutton below stored. The radio will only scan stations with a strong the RESE tab on the radio display.
Page 161 Setting the Tone (Bass/Mid/Treble) To store a station as a favorite: 1. Tune in the desired station. SOUND (Bass/Mid/Treble): Press to adjust the bass, 2. Press and release the FAV button to display the midrange, or treble. page where the station is to be stored. Adjusting the Bass 3.
Page 162 Adjusting the Treble Adjusting the Fade To adjust the treble: To adjust the fade: 1. Press SOUND. 1. Press SOUND. 2. Press the pushbutton below the Treb tab on the 2. Press the pushbutton below the Fad tab on the display.
Page 163: Xm Satellite Radio Service
XM Satellite Radio Service Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in P (Park). See Defensive XM is a satellite radio service that is based in Driving on page 4-2 for more information on driver the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian distraction.
Page 164: Radio With Cd
Radio with CD Finding a Station BAND: Press to choose FM, AM, or XM™ (if equipped). The display will show the selection. SEEK: Press to seek the next radio station with a strong signal in the selected band. SEEK: Press to seek the previous radio station with a strong signal in the selected band.
Page 165 AST (Automatic Store): Twelve preset stations with To reset the automatically stored radio stations, press the strongest reception in the area can be automatically and hold SCAN/AST. Then press the pushbutton stored. The radio will only scan stations with a strong below the RESE tab on the radio display.
Page 166 Setting the Tone (Bass/Mid/Treble) To store a station as a favorite: 1. Tune in the desired station. SOUND (Bass/Mid/Treble): Press to adjust the bass, 2. Press and release the FAV button to display the midrange, or treble. page where the station is to be stored. Adjusting the Bass 3.
Page 167 Adjusting the Treble Adjusting the Fade To adjust the treble: To adjust the fade: 1. Press SOUND. 1. Press SOUND. 2. Press the pushbutton below the Treb tab on the 2. Press the pushbutton below the Fad tab on the display.
Page 168: Playing A Cd
XM Satellite Radio Service If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When a CD is in XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the player and the ignition is in the ON/RUN position, the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian the radio must be turned on before the CD will start provinces.
Page 169 Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R Disc CD/AUX: Press to play a CD when listening to the radio. CDP appears on the display when the CD player The radio has the MP3/WMA CD-R disc capability. For has been selected. The CD symbol will appear on more information, see Using an MP3 on page 3-51 the display when a CD is loaded.
Page 170: Care Of The Cd Player
Care of the CD Player If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer. If the radio Do not add labels to a CD, it could get caught in the CD displays an error message, write it down and provide it player.
Page 171: Using An Mp3
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack Using an MP3 The radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on MP3/WMA CD-R Disc the lower right side of the faceplate. This is not an MP3 Format audio output; do not plug the headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack.
Page 172 No Folder The player is able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders, ﬁve sessions, and 999 ﬁles. Long ﬁle names When a CD contains only compressed ﬁles, the ﬁles are and folder names can use more disc memory space located under the root folder.
Page 173: Playing An Mp3/Wma
File System and Naming The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the The song name in the ID3 tag is displayed. If the song smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio Sound quality may be reduced due to CD-R quality, the displays the ﬁle name without the extension (such as...
Page 174: Xm Radio Messages
XM Radio Messages TUNE (Previous Track): Press the down TUNE arrow to go to the start of the current track. The track number displays. The player continues moving UPDATING: The encryption code in the receiver is backward through the CD each time TUNE is pressed. being updated, and no action is required.
Page 175: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
+ VOLUME −: Press the toggle bar located below Audio Steering Wheel Controls the + VOLUME − to adjust the volume. Press the left side of the toggle bar, below the + (plus) sign to increase the volume. Press the right side of the toggle bar, below the −...
Page 176: Radio Reception
Radio Reception XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception Frequency interference and static can occur during from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States, normal radio reception if items such as cell phone and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to electronic devices are plugged into the accessory...
Page 177: Backglass Antenna (Sedan)
Backglass Antenna (Sedan) If static is heard on the radio, when the rear window defogger is turned on, it could mean that a defogger grid ® line has been damaged. If this is true, the grid line Vehicles without OnStar have the AM-FM antenna must be repaired.
Page 178 ✍ NOTES 3-58...
Page 179: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ....4-2 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ....4-10 Driving for Better Fuel Economy .......4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-11 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Highway Hypnosis ........4-12 Drunk Driving ..........4-3 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-12 Control of a Vehicle ........4-3...
Page 180: Your Driving, The Road, And The Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Defensive Driving the Vehicle Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The ﬁrst step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Are for Driving for Better Fuel Economy Everyone on page 1-14.
Page 181: Drunk Driving
Drunk Driving For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws. CAUTION: The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.
Page 182: Braking
Braking Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-28. a mistake. The brakes might not have time to cool Braking action involves perception time and reaction between hard stops.
Page 183: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel, as required, faster than any driver could. This can help the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard. The vehicle might have the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that will As the brakes are applied, the computer keeps help prevent a braking skid.
Page 184: Power Steering
Braking in Emergencies Steering At some time, nearly every driver gets into a situation Power Steering that requires hard braking. If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops If the vehicle has ABS, it allows the driver to steer and or the system is not functioning, the vehicle can be brake at the same time.
Page 185: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 186: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing The vehicle’s right wheels can drop off the edge of a Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be road onto the shoulder while driving. dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing: • Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass.
Page 187 Skidding While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable a lower gear.
Page 188: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Night driving is more dangerous than day driving because Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue.
Page 189: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Hydroplaning Before Leaving on a Long Trip Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having your vehicle’s tires so they actually ride on the water. it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are Things to check on your own include: going fast enough.
Page 190: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, ﬁnd a than driving on ﬂat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving safe place to park your vehicle and rest.
Page 191: Winter Driving
Winter Driving CAUTION: Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition • You might want to put winter emergency supplies in off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the your trunk.
Page 192 Whatever the condition — smooth ice, packed, blowing, or loose snow — drive with caution. Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Unless your vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), you want to brake very gently, too.
Page 193: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard Remember, unless your vehicle has ABS, if you brake so hard that the wheels stop rolling, you will just slide. Brake If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a so the wheels always keep rolling and you can still steer.
Page 194 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 195: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster Mud, Ice, or Snow than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the battery charged.
Page 196: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Loading the Vehicle Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the It is very important to know how much weight your area around the front wheels. Shift back and forth vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle between R (Reverse) and a forward gear, or with capacity weight or maximum load amount and a manual transmission, between 1 (First) or 2 (Second)
Page 197: Tire And Loading Information Label
Tire and Loading Information Label number of occupant seating positions, the original equipment tires, and the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressure. For more information on tires and inﬂation see Tires on page 5-49 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-56. There is also important loading information on the Certiﬁcation label.
Page 198: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the “Maximum Load” amount 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”...
Page 199 Example 2 Example 3 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight or Maximum Load for 1,000 lbs (453 kg) or Maximum Load for 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Example 2 = Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 750 lbs (340 kg)
Page 200 Certiﬁcation Label CAUTION: Do not load the 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 the vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles.
Page 201: Towing
Towing CAUTION: Towing Your Vehicle Things you put inside your vehicle can strike To avoid vehicle damage, a platform or ﬂatbed trailer and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or should be used to transport this vehicle. Consult your in a crash.
Page 202: Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational Vehicle Towing Dinghy Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
Page 203 Dolly Towing From the Front The vehicle can be towed from the front using a dolly. To tow the vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer’s instructions. 2. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly. 3.
Page 204: Towing A Trailer
Dolly Towing From the Rear Notice: Towing the vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground could cause transmission damage. Do not tow the vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground. Towing a Trailer Do not use your vehicle to tow a trailer.
Page 205: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Hydraulic Clutch ...........5-21 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Cooling System ..........5-22 California Proposition 65 Warning .....5-4 Engine Coolant ..........5-23 California Perchlorate Materials Engine Overheating ........5-28 Requirements ..........5-4 Power Steering Fluid ........5-30 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-31 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Brakes ............5-32...
Page 206 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Tires ..............5-49 Glass Surfaces ..........5-77 Tire Sidewall Labeling ........5-50 Care of Safety Belts ........5-77 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions .....5-53 Weatherstrips ..........5-78 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure .........5-56 Washing Your Vehicle ........5-78 Tire Inspection and Rotation ......5-58 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .....5-78 When It Is Time for New Tires .......5-59 Finish Care ..........5-79...
Page 207: Service
Service Accessories and Modiﬁcations When non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are added to For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer. the vehicle, they can affect vehicle performance and You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and safety, including such things as airbags, braking, stability, supported service people.
Page 208: California Proposition 65 Warning
California Proposition 65 Warning Doing Your Own Service Work Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause CAUTION: cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems (including some inside the vehicle), many ﬂuids, and some You can be injured and the vehicle could be component wear by-products contain and/or emit...
Page 209: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of
Fuel If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can. To order Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the the proper service manual, see Service Publications proper maintenance of this vehicle.
Page 210: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
Gasoline Speciﬁcations Additives At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM speciﬁcation To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States D 4814 in the United States or CAN/CGSB-3.5 or 3.511 in are now required to contain additives that help prevent Canada.
Page 211: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and the use of such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can ethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be available in reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of your area. We recommend that you use these gasolines, the emission control system could be affected.
Page 212: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank To open the fuel ﬁller door, pull up on the release lever with this symbol on it. It is located on the ﬂoor on CAUTION: the outboard side of the driver seat. Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries.
Page 213 To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic too soon, it will spring back to the right.
Page 214: 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 the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the An electric fan under the hood can start up and container can ignite the fuel vapor. You can be injure you even when the engine is not running.
Page 215: Hood Release
Hood Release 3. Lift the hood and release the hood prop from its retainer located on the underside of To open the hood: the hood. 1. Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel.
Page 216: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview Automatic Transmission shown, Manual Transmission similar 5-12...
Page 217 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17. G. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” on page 5-31. under Engine Oil on page 5-14. H.
Page 218: Engine Oil
Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil If the engine oil pressure light comes on, check the engine oil level right away. If the oil is below the MIN (minimum) mark on the The oil pressure light is on the instrument panel cluster. dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of the recommended See Oil Pressure Light on page 3-33.
Page 219: Cold Temperature Operation
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use • American Petroleum Institute (API) starburst symbol Oils meeting these Look for three things: requirements should have the starburst symbol on the container. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certiﬁed by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
Page 220: Engine Oil Life System
Engine Oil Additives / Engine Oil When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it indicates that an oil change is necessary. Flushes A change engine oil light displays. Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). Do not add anything to the oil.
Page 221: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life Used oil can be a threat to the environment. If you change your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from the System ﬁlter before disposal. Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change streams or bodies of water.
Page 222: How To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
How to Inspect the Engine Air See Additional Required Services on page 6-6 for replacement intervals. Cleaner/Filter To inspect the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter, remove the ﬁlter CAUTION: from the vehicle and lightly shake the ﬁlter to release loose dust and dirt. If the ﬁlter remains caked with dirt, a new ﬁlter is required.
Page 223: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Notice: Too much or too little ﬂuid can damage your transmission. Too much can mean that some of the ﬂuid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or When to Check Automatic exhaust system parts, starting a ﬁre. Too little ﬂuid Transmission Fluid could cause the transmission to overheat.
Page 224: Checking The Fluid Level
Checking the Fluid Level 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. Prepare the vehicle as follows: 3. Push the dipstick back in all the way, wait 1. Park the vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine three seconds, and then pull it back out again.
Page 225: Maintenance Schedule
How to Add Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission ﬂuid level. A transmission ﬂuid leak is the only reason Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what for ﬂuid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to the kind of transmission ﬂuid to use.
Page 226: Cooling System
How to Check and Add Fluid Cooling System The reservoir is located near the back of the engine The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the compartment on the driver side of the vehicle. See correct working temperature. Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location.
Page 227: Engine Coolant
® Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator CAUTION: corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant may require changing sooner, at the ﬁrst maintenance service after each 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst.
Page 228: What To Use
What to Use Notice: If an improper coolant mixture is used, the engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze CAUTION: and crack the engine, radiator, heater core, and other parts.
Page 229 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. When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be between the Maximum (A) and Minimum (B) marks on the coolant surge tank.
Page 230: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling CAUTION: system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the surge tank You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot pressure cap —...
Page 231 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to remove it. the Maximum mark on the coolant surge tank. Wait about ﬁve minutes, then check to see if the level is below the mark.
Page 232: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating 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 The vehicle has an indicator to warn of the engine cooling fan.
Page 233: If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment
If Steam Is Coming From The Engine If No Steam Is Coming From The Compartment Engine Compartment If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too CAUTION: serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle: •...
Page 234: Power Steering Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid If the temperature overheat gage is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer displays, Turn the key off and let the engine compartment the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the vehicle cool down.
Page 235: Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow To determine what kind of ﬂuid to use, see the manufacturer’s instructions for adding Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. water. Always use the proper ﬂuid. Failure to use the proper •...
Page 236: Brakes
Brakes Do not top off the brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid does not correct a leak. If ﬂuid is added when the linings are worn, there will be too much ﬂuid when new brake Brake Fluid linings are installed. Add or remove ﬂuid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake or clutch The vehicle has one hydraulic system.
Page 237 What to Add Notice: • Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage brake Use only new DOT-3 brake ﬂuid from a sealed or clutch hydraulic system parts. For example, container. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such page 6-12.
Page 238: Brake Adjustment
Brake Wear Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect This vehicle has front disc brakes and could have rear brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in drum brakes or rear disc brakes. the proper sequence to torque speciﬁcations in Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-89.
Page 239: Battery
If the vehicle has rear drum brakes and the brake pedal Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and related goes down farther than normal, the rear drum brakes accessories contain lead and lead compounds, might need adjustment. Adjust them by backing up and chemicals known to the State of California to cause ﬁrmly applying the brakes a few times.
Page 240: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems If the vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want to with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle. use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Page 241 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on CAUTION: each vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode.
Page 242 CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock.
Page 243 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to 8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Page 244 9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less.
Page 245: Headlamp Aiming
Bulb Replacement To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the Replacement Bulbs on page 5-47. vehicle that had the dead battery. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this 2.
Page 246: Headlamps
Headlamps To replace a headlamp bulb: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11. 4. Remove the headlamp cap. 5. Release the spring that retains the bulb by loosening the screw. 6. Remove the old bulb and install the new bulb. 2.
Page 247: Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker And Parking Lamps
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps To replace a front turn signal or parking lamp bulb: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. 10. Reinstall the headlamp assembly using the three bolts. 2. Remove the three bolts to remove the headlamp assembly.
Page 248 8. Install the socket into the lamp housing by turning it clockwise. 9. Reconnect the wiring harness connector at the rear of the bulb. 4. Turn the front turn signal bulb socket counterclockwise. 5. Pull the front turn signal bulb socket out of the lamp housing.
Page 249 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Hatchback) (CHMSL) (Sedan) To replace a CHMSL bulb on the hatchback: To replace a CHMSL bulb on the sedan: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate (Hatchback) on 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk (Sedan) on page 2-9 for page 2-12 for more information.
Page 250: Hatchback
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps To replace a taillamp, turn signal lamp, stoplamp, or back-up bulb: 1. Open the liftgate or trunk. See Liftgate (Hatchback) on page 2-12 or Trunk (Sedan) on page 2-9. Sedan 2. Remove the two screws and the lamp assembly. 3.
Page 251: License Plate Lamp
License Plate Lamp 5. Push the bulb straight into the socket and turn clockwise to reinstall. To replace one of these bulbs: 6. Push and turn the license plate lamp away from you through the opening. 7. Reinstall the two screws holding the license plate lamp.
Page 252: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Here is how to remove and replace the windshield wiper blade: Replacement 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield. Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check” for more information.
Page 253: 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 danger have questions about your tire warranty and where as overloaded tires. The resulting accident to obtain service, see your vehicle Warranty booklet could cause serious injury.
Page 254: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling (A) Tire Size The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type Useful information about a tire is molded into its and service description. See the “Tire Size” sidewall.
Page 255 (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 5-62. (F) Maximum Cold Inﬂation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load.
Page 256 Tire Size (B) Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the The following illustration shows an example of a tread. typical passenger car tire size. (C) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN) The Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN).
Page 257: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
(D) Construction Code A letter code is used to Aspect Ratio The relationship of a tire’s height indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The to its width. letter R means radial ply construction; the letter D Belt A rubber coated layer of cords that is means diagonal or bias ply construction;...
Page 258 DOT Markings A code molded into the sidewall Maximum Inﬂation Pressure The maximum air of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance pressure to which a cold tire can be inﬂated. with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) The maximum air pressure is molded onto the motor vehicle safety standards.
Page 259 Passenger (P-Metric) Tire A tire used on Treadwear Indicators Narrow bands, sometimes passenger cars and some light duty trucks and called wear bars, that show across the tread of multipurpose vehicles. a tire when only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread remains.
Page 260: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure If your tires have too much air (over-inﬂation), you can get the following: Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to • Unusual wear operate effectively. • Poor handling Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that •...
Page 261 For additional information regarding how much Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. weight your vehicle can carry, and an example of Press the tire gage ﬁrmly onto the valve to the Tire and Loading Information label, see get a pressure measurement.
Page 262: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that you regularly inspect your vehicle’s tires, including the spare tire, for signs of wear or damage. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-59 for more information. Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km).
Page 263: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires CAUTION: Various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions inﬂuence when you need new tires. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts One way to tell when it is become loose after time.
Page 264: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires You need new tires if any of the following statements are true: GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires for your • You can see the indicators at three or more places vehicle. If you need replacement tires, GM strongly around the tire.
Page 265 CAUTION: CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control If you use bias-ply tires on the vehicle, the while driving. If you mix tires of different wheel rim ﬂanges could develop cracks after sizes, brands, or types (radial and bias-belted many miles of driving.
Page 266: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Different Size Tires and Wheels Uniform Tire Quality Grading If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than Quality grades can be found where applicable on your original equipment wheels and tires, this may the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and affect the way your vehicle performs, including its maximum selection width.
Page 267 Treadwear Temperature — A, B, C The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, on the wear rate of the tire when tested under and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the controlled conditions on a speciﬁed government generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat test course.
Page 268: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors, replace them only with new GM original The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and equipment parts.
Page 269: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions. If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten them. If the contact continues, slow down CAUTION: until it stops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle.
Page 270: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you would use in a skid. In any rear blowout remove your foot from If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage the accelerator pedal.
Page 271: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: (Continued) The compact spare tire and tools you will need are located in the trunk. To be even more certain the vehicle will not move, you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed.
Page 272 3. Remove the foam tray. 5. Turn the retainer counterclockwise and remove it from the compact spare. 4. Remove the jack, the jack handle and the wheel wrench from the foam tray. 6. Remove the compact spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-74 for more information.
Page 273: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-66. 2. If your vehicle has wheel covers, turn the four plastic caps counterclockwise by hand or by using the wheel wrench.
Page 274 Hatchback Sedan 5. Locate the notch in the frame near each wheel which the jack head ﬁts in. 6. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it ﬁts ﬁrmly into the notch in the vehicle’s frame nearest the ﬂat tire. 7.
Page 275 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 276 CAUTION: CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after the nuts might come loose. The vehicle’s wheel time.
Page 277: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid Tools expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque speciﬁcation.
Page 278: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Appearance Care The compact spare tire was fully inﬂated when the vehicle Interior Cleaning was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inﬂation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (414 kPa). The vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it is After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, cleaned often.
Page 279 Notice: Using abrasive cleaners when cleaning Do not clean the vehicle using: glass surfaces on the vehicle, could scratch • A knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil the glass and/or cause damage to the rear window from any interior surface.
Page 280: Fabric/Carpet
Fabric/Carpet If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a small Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment hidden area for colorfastness ﬁrst.
Page 281: Instrument Panel, Vinyl, And Other Plastic Surfaces
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Glass Surfaces Plastic Surfaces Notice: If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle, you could scratch A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to the glass. When cleaning the glass on your vehicle, remove dust.
Page 282: Weatherstrips
Weatherstrips vehicle. Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Follow all manufacturers’ directions regarding correct product usage, necessary Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last safety precautions and appropriate disposal of any longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply vehicle care product.
Page 283: Finish Care
Finish Care Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by their luster. Washing with water is all that is usually hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint needed.
Page 284: Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels Notice: Driving the vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, could damage the aluminum or Notice: Using strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not be polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain covered by the warranty.
Page 285: Finish Damage
Finish Damage 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 areas of Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the ﬁnish the frame should be loosened before being ﬂushed.
Page 286: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code helps identify the vehicle’s engine, speciﬁcations, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) and replacement parts. See “Engine Speciﬁcations” under Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-89 for your vehicle’s engine code.
Page 287: Electrical System
Electrical System Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses in the fuse Add-On Electrical Equipment block. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to turn off. If this happens, have the headlamp wiring checked right away. Notice: Do not add anything electrical to the vehicle unless you check with your dealer/retailer ﬁrst.
Page 288: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers Instrument Panel Fuse Block The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from The instrument panel fuse block is located on the end of short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers the instrument panel on the driver side of the vehicle. and fusible thermal links.
Page 289 Fuses Usage BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used CIGAR Cigar Lighter Brake Switch, TPMS, Anti-Theft CLUSTER Module DEFOG Power Mirror Unit, A/C Switch MIRROR RR DEFOG Rear Defog DOOR LOCK Door Lock NA DRL NA DRL Circuit MIRROR/ Mirror Control Switch, Room Lamp, SUNROOF...
Page 290: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuses Usage DLC, Immobilizer The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver side of the vehicle, near the battery. See CLUSTER/ Trunk Room Lamp, Trunk Open Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more ROOM LAMP Switch, IPC, Room Lamp information on location.
Page 291 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage FAN HI Cooling Fan HI Relay IG2/ST IGN2 Relay, Starter Relay ABS-1 EBCM ACC/RAP Instrument Panel Fuse Block ABS-2 EBCM P/WINDOW-2 Power Window Switch SJB BATT Instrument Panel Fuse Block P/W WINDOW-1 Power Window Switch ACC/IG1 IGN1 Relay FAN LOW Cooling Fan LOW Relay...
Page 292 Fuses Usage Relays Usage A/CON A/C Compressor Relay F/PUMP RELAY Fuel Pump Tail Lamp (LH), Side Marker (LH), STARTER Starter PKLP LH Turn Signal & Parking Lamp (LH), RELAY License Lamp PARK LAMP Park Lamp Tail Lamp (RH), Side Marker (RH), RELAY PKLP RH Turn Signal &...
Page 293: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 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 294 ✍ NOTES 5-90...
Page 295 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 Owner Checks and Services ......6-9 Introduction ...........6-2 At Each Fuel Fill ..........6-9 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 At Least Once a Month ........6-9 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-10 Using the Maintenance Schedule ......6-3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ........6-4...
Page 296: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, Introduction replacement parts, and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and necessary to keep this vehicle in good working change as recommended.
Page 297: Using The Maintenance Schedule
Using the Maintenance Schedule The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 should be performed when indicated. See Additional Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance We want to help keep this vehicle in good working Footnotes on page 6-7 for further information. condition.
Page 298: Scheduled Maintenance
Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 tells what If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, should be checked, when to check it, and what service the vehicle within 3,000 miles (5 000 km) can easily be done to help keep the vehicle in good since the last service.
Page 299 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-14. Reset oil life system. • • See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16. An Emission Control Service. • • Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 300: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (40 000) (80 000) (120 000) (160 000)
Page 301: Maintenance Footnotes
Additional Required Services (cont’d) 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (40 000) (80 000) (120 000) (160 000) (200 000) (240 000) Engine cooling system service (or every ﬁve years, whichever occurs • ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i).
Page 302 (c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they (g) Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive cracks, or are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary. ﬁttings and clamps; replace with genuine parts as (h) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the needed.
Page 303: Engine Oil Level Check
Owner Checks and Services Engine Coolant Level Check ® Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL These owner checks and services should be performed coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure vehicle safety, on page 5-23.
Page 304: At Least Once A Year
At Least Once a Year 3. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the starter works in any Starter Switch Check other position, your vehicle needs service. For manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in Neutral, push the clutch pedal down halfway, CAUTION:...
Page 305: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Ignition Transmission Lock Check Control System Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. • For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition CAUTION: should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park).
Page 306: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Parking Brake and Automatic Underbody Flushing Service Transmission P (Park) Mechanism At least every spring, use plain water to ﬂush any Check corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect. CAUTION: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants...
Page 307 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Windshield Chassis Lubricant ® Washer Solvent Optikleen Washer Solvent. (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, Chassis in Canada 88901242) or lubricant ® Power Steering DEXRON -VI Automatic Lubrication meeting requirements of NLGI #2, System Transmission Fluid. Category LB or GC-LB. Use only T-IV Automatic Hood Latch Automatic...
Page 308: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 96536696 A3081C Engine Oil Filter 93185674 — Passenger Compartment Air Filter 96962173 —...
Page 309: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing 6-15...
Page 310: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 311 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-17...
Page 312 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-18...
Page 313: Customer Assistance Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-14 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the Online Owner Center ........7-5 United States Government ......7-14 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Reporting Safety Defects to the (TTY) Users ..........7-6 Canadian Government ........7-15 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-6...
Page 314: Customer Assistance And Information
Canada Customer Communication Centre at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Pontiac. Normally, any concerns with We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Have the...
Page 315 STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both General Motors You can contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the and your dealer are committed to making sure you toll-free telephone number or write them at the following are completely satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, address: if you continue to remain unsatisﬁed after following BBB Auto Line Program...
Page 316 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that For further information concerning eligibility in the you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), call following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call the General Motors General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware Customer Communication Centre, 1-800-263-3777...
Page 317: Online Owner Center
• Online service and maintenance records My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as address and phone number for each of your preferred GM • Find Pontiac dealers for service nationwide dealers/retailers. • Exclusive privileges and offers • My Driveway: Access quick links to parts and service •...
Page 318: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Pontiac encourages customers to call the toll-free 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) number for assistance. However, if a customer Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 wishes to write or e-mail Pontiac, the letter should be addressed to: Overseas — Customer Assistance United States — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit.
Page 319: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Mexico, Central America and The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more Caribbean Islands/Countries details, or to determine your vehicle’s eligibility, visit (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935.
Page 320: Calling For Assistance
Calling for Assistance Pontiac and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or payment to an owner or When calling Roadside Assistance, have the following driver if they decide the claims are made too often, or information ready: the same type of claim is made many times.
Page 321: Services Not Included In Roadside Assistance
• • Battery Jump Start: Service is provided to jump Trip Routing Service: Detailed maps of North start a dead battery. America are provided when requested either with the most direct route or the most scenic route. There is a •...
Page 322: Scheduling Service Appointments
Scheduling Service Appointments Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage your dealer/retailer and request an appointment.
Page 323: Collision Damage Repair
Additional Program Information In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer available.
Page 324: Repair Facility
Collision Parts Repair Facility We recommend that you choose a collision repair Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the facility that meets your needs before you ever need same materials and construction methods as the parts collision repairs. Your dealer/retailer may have a with which your vehicle was originally built.
Page 325: If A Crash Occurs
If a Crash Occurs • Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. number, driver’s license number, vehicle license • plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Check to make sure that you are all right.
Page 326: Reporting Safety Defects
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Reporting Safety Defects Process Reporting Safety Defects to the In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its United States Government repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there.
Page 327: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
General Motors. Call 1-800-762-2737, or write: Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information Pontiac Customer Assistance Center about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the P.O. Box 33172 Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Page 328: P.o. Box
Current and Past Model Order Forms Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, specify year and model name of Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated the vehicle.
Page 329: Event Data Recorders
Event Data Recorders Important: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain location) is recorded.
Page 330: Onstar
® OnStar Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID) If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions Conditions for information on data collection and use. such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences Navigation System...
Page 331 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels ........5-80 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Care of Safety Belts ........5-77 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-16 Chemical Paint Spotting ....... 5-81 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....5-78 Vehicle ............1-71 Fabric/Carpet ..........
Page 332 Audio System (cont.) Bulb Replacement (cont.) Fixed Mast Antenna ........3-56 License Plate Lamps ........5-47 Radio Reception .......... 3-56 Replacement Bulbs ........5-47 Radio with CD ..........3-44 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Automatic Transmission Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps ....5-46 Fluid ............
Page 333 Child Restraints Climate Control System (cont.) Child Restraint Systems ....... 1-39 Clock ............3-17 Infants and Young Children ......1-35 Clutch, Hydraulic ..........5-21 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ..1-44 Collision Damage Repair ........7-11 Older Children ..........1-32 Compact Spare Tire ........
Page 334 Daytime Running Lamp ........3-14 EDR ............. 7-16 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light ..... 3-35 Electrical System Defensive Driving ..........4-2 Add-On Equipment ........5-83 Disc, MP3 ............3-51 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ....5-86 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......
Page 335 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block ....5-86 Filter Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......5-84 Engine Air Cleaner ........5-17 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ......5-84 Finish Damage ..........5-81 Windshield Wiper ......... 5-83 Fixed Mast Antenna ........3-56 Flashers, Hazard Warning ........3-6 Flash-to-Pass ...........
Page 336 Headlamps ............ 5-42 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ....1-35 Bulb Replacement ........5-41 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ........5-56 Daytime Running Lamp ........ 3-14 Instrument Panel Exterior Lamps ..........3-13 Brightness ..........3-15 Flash-to-Pass ..........3-8 Cluster ............3-24 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Overview .............
Page 337 Liftgate Low Fuel Warning Light ........3-37 Carbon Monoxide ........2-12 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ..... 1-44 Light Lumbar Airbag Readiness ........3-26 Manual Controls ..........1-5 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning .... 3-29 Brake System Warning ......... 3-28 Change Engine Oil ........
Page 338 Mirrors (cont.) Outlets Manual Rearview Mirror ........ 2-35 Accessory Power ......... 3-16 Outside Convex Mirror ......... 2-36 Outside Outside Heated Mirrors ........ 2-36 Convex Mirror ..........2-36 Outside Manual Mirrors ........ 2-35 Heated Mirrors ..........2-36 Outside Power Mirrors ........2-36 Manual Mirrors ..........
Page 339 Privacy ............7-16 Replacement Parts, Maintenance ...... 6-14 Event Data Recorders ........7-17 Reporting Safety Defects Navigation System ........7-18 Canadian Government ........7-15 OnStar ............7-18 General Motors ........... 7-15 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation ....... 7-18 United States Government ......7-14 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems ....
Page 340 Seats Speedometer ..........3-25 Driver Seat Height Adjuster ......1-5 Starting the Engine ......... 2-20 Manual Lumbar ..........1-5 Steering ............4-6 Rear Seat Operation ......1-8, 1-11 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ......3-55 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-6 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ......... 3-6 Securing a Child Restraint Storage Areas ..........
Page 341 Tires (cont.) Transmission Operation, Manual ......2-27 Changing a Flat Tire ........5-66 Trip Odometer ..........3-25 Cleaning ............ 5-80 Trunk .............. 2-9 Compact Spare Tire ........5-74 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......3-7 Different Size ..........5-62 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 If a Tire Goes Flat ........
Page 342 Windshield (cont.) Wiper Blades, Cleaning ........ 5-79 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ....3-23 Wiper Fuses ..........5-83 Warnings Wipers ............3-8 Hazard Warning Flashers ....... 3-6 Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper ......3-10 Safety and Symbols ......... iii Winter Driving ..........4-13 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ......

Pontiac Wave 2009 Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint System

Seats and Restraint System

Head Restraints

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

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

Onstar System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 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 the Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

Chapters

Need help?

Questions and answers

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