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2006 Chevrolet Optra Owner Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1

Front Seats

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

Rear Seats

............................................... 1-9

Safety Belts

............................................. 1-11

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-28

Airbag System

......................................... 1-52

Restraint System Check

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

Keys

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

Doors and Locks

....................................... 2-7

Windows

................................................. 2-11

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-32

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-34

Sunroof

.................................................. 2-38

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

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-22

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-44

............................ 1-65

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

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

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

........ 3-27

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

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

................................................... 4-33

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

Service

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

Fuel

......................................................... 5-4

Checking Things Under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

..................................... 5-39

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

...................................................... 5-50

Appearance Care

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

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

...................................... 5-81

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

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

Maintenance Schedule

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

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

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

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.................................... 5-40

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

................................. 5-81

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Page 1 2006 Chevrolet Optra Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........1-2 ..4-2 Rear Seats Towing ..........1-9 ........... 4-33 Safety Belts ..........1-11 Service and Appearance Care ......
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever Index it appears in this manual. A good place to quickly locate information about the Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We symbol means “Do Not,” use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things “Do Not do this”...
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with Notice: These mean there is something that could the text describing the operation or information damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Child Restraint Systems .........1-33 Manual Seats (Without Sliding Storage Tray) ..1-2 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-38 Manual Seats (With Sliding Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children Storage Tray) ..........1-3 (LATCH) ..........1-39 Driver Seat Tilt Adjuster ........1-4 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Manual Lumbar ..........1-4...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Pull up and hold the bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it. Manual Seats (Without Sliding Storage Tray) CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar.
Page 9 Manual Seats (With Sliding Pull up and hold the lever located under the front of Storage Tray) the seat to unlock it. CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 10: Manual Lumbar
Driver Seat Tilt Adjuster Manual Lumbar Your vehicle may have manually operated lumbar support for the driver’s seat. The manual drivers seat tilt adjuster knobs are located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Turn the front knob to adjust the tilt of the front portion To adjust the front seat lumbar support, use the lever of the seat cushion.
Page 11: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked.
Page 12 To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position. CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 13 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle crash, the belt could go up over your is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their at your pelvic bones.
Page 14: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Push in the release button at the base of the head restraint and push the restraint down to lower it. The rear head restraints may also be adjustable and work the same as the front head restraints. To remove the head restraint, pull the head restraint all Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head.
Page 15: Rear Seats
Rear Seats 3. Press the release button located on top of the rear seatback. Rear Seat Operation Your vehicle has rear seatbacks that can be folded down to provide an extended cargo area. To fold down the seatback, do the following: 1.
Page 16 To return the seatback to the upright position, do the following: CAUTION: CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person If the seatback is not locked, it could move wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
Page 17: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo This part of the manual tells you how to use safety area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a belts properly. It also tells you some things you should collision, people riding in these areas are more not do with safety belts.
Page 18: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as reminder to buckle up. See it goes. Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-30. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts.
Page 19 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-13...
Page 20 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In or the instrument panel... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-14...
Page 21: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
Page 22: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? This part is only for people of adult size. You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an Be aware that there are special things to know about accident —...
Page 23 5. Move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment on page 1-23. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
Page 24 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. 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 at your abdomen.
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 against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 26 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 27 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 28 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 29: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Page 30: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be way as the driver’s safety belt. To learn how to wear seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.
Page 31 Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Be sure you are using the correct buckle and that All rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here the latch plate clicks when inserted into the buckle. is how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly.
Page 32 The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. 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.
Page 33: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the driver and right front passenger. Although you cannot see them, they are located on the retractor part of the safety belts. They help the safety belts reduce a person’s forward movement in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash.
Page 34: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a Older Children lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 35 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, move the child toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 36: Infants And Young Children
Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash. Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children.
Page 37 CAUTION: CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms Children who are up against, or very close to, while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not weigh any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously much — until a crash. During a crash a baby injured or killed.
Page 38 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. Newborn infants need complete support, Selection of a particular restraint should take including support for the head and neck. This into consideration not only the child’s weight, height is necessary because a newborn infant’s and age but also whether or not the restraint will...
Page 39: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 40 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for seating surface against the back of the infant. The the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
Page 41 How Should I Use a Child Restraint? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 42 Securing an Add-on Child Restraint in To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systems the Vehicle 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 43: Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint CAUTION: There are several systems for securing the child within the child restraint. One system, the three-point A child can be seriously injured or killed in a harness, has straps that come down over each of the crash if the child is not properly secured in the infant’s shoulders and buckle together at the crotch.
Page 44: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: (Continued) Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. Even though the passenger sensing system is General Motors recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing airbag and side airbag (if equipped) if the...
Page 45: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Your vehicle has lower anchors and top tether anchors. Your child restraint may have lower attachments and Children (LATCH) a top tether. Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have Your vehicle has the LATCH system. The LATCH lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors system holds a child restraint during driving or in a and attachments.
Page 46: Top Tether Anchor
Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some top tether-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached.
Page 47 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each Locations seating position with lower anchors has two labels, (Top Tether Anchor): near the crease between Seating positions with top the seatback and the tether anchors. seat cushion, showing where the anchors (Lower Anchor):...
Page 48 Hatchback Wagon Outside Positions For hatchback models, the top tether anchors (B) are For outside seating positions in a wagon model, the located under trim covers in the rear cargo area, top tether anchors (A) are exposed anchors, located attached to the back wall (A) of the vehicle. Squeeze behind the rear seat, on the ﬂoor of the rear cargo and pull the front part of the trim cover to access area (B).
Page 49 Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger’s position if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached.
Page 50: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System CAUTION: Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the CAUTION: vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached restraint to a single anchor could cause the to anchors, the restraint will not be able to anchor or attachment to come loose or even...
Page 51 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that If the position you are the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the using does not have a top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. head restraint and you are Refer to the child restraint instructions and using a dual tether, the following steps:...
Page 52: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-39. If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint.
Page 53 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 5. 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 54: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
To remove the child restraint, if the top tether is attached to the top tether anchor, disconnect it. Unbuckle the CAUTION: vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.
Page 55 If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the the right front seat position, move the seat as far child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the back as it will go before securing the forward-facing instructions that came with the child restraint.
Page 56 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-50...
Page 57 If a child restraint has been installed and the off symbol is not lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint. If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the off symbol is still not lit, check to make sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion.
Page 58: Airbag System
Airbag System Frontal airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inﬂating frontal airbag. But these airbags must inﬂate very quickly to do their Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and a job and comply with federal regulations.
Page 59 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Frontal airbags for the driver and right front Both frontal and side impact airbags inﬂate passenger are designed to deploy in moderate with great force, faster than the blink of an to severe frontal and near frontal crashes. eye.
Page 60 There is an airbag readiness light on the CAUTION: instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but The system checks the airbag electrical system for not for young children and infants.
Page 61: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? The right front passenger’s airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-55...
Page 62 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...
Page 63: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? • If the vehicle hits a narrow object (like a pole) the airbags could inﬂate at a different crash speed The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags than if the vehicle hits a wide object (like a wall). are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal •...
Page 64: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions for the frontal In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag sensing airbags, and only in moderate to severe side collisions for system detects that the vehicle is in a crash.
Page 65 In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an 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 is dust in the • Airbags are designed to inﬂate only once. After an air.
Page 66: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system works with a sensor that is part of the right front passenger’s seat cushion. The sensor is designed to detect the presence of a Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the properly-seated occupant and determine if the right front passenger position.
Page 67 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and side airbag CAUTION: (if equipped) if: • the right front passenger seat is unoccupied A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be • the system determines that an infant is present in a seriously injured or killed if the right front rear-facing infant seat...
Page 68 If a child restraint has been installed and the off symbol is upon the person’s seating posture and body build. not lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child restraint from Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the restraints should wear a safety belt properly —...
Page 69 CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag and side airbag (if equipped).
Page 70: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Adding Equipment to Your Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places Is there anything I might add to the front or around your vehicle. You do not want the system to sides of the vehicle that could keep the inﬂate while someone is working on your vehicle.
Page 71: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether this will affect my airbag system? Checking the Restraint Systems Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors...
Page 72: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH After a Crash system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system wasn’t being used at the time of the collision.
Page 73 Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-2 Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) ..2-26 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-3 Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) ..2-28 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle) ..2-29 Parking Over Things That Burn .......2-29 Doors and Locks ..........2-7 Engine Exhaust ..........2-30 Door Locks ............2-7...
Page 74: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 75: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System One key is used for the ignition, the doors and all other locks. If the vehicle has the keyless entry system, it operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 76: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the Operation transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: The following functions may be available if your vehicle •...
Page 77: Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle
(Unlock): Press this button to unlock all of the (Panic): If your vehicle has this feature, press this doors and the liftgate, if equipped. If all of the doors and button to turn on the hazard warning ﬂashers. The the trunk or liftgate are closed, the hazard lamps will hazard warning lamps will ﬂash for about 28 seconds.
Page 78: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter, do the following: Under normal use, the battery in the remote keyless 1. Remove the screw from the back of the cover and entry transmitter should last about two years. open the cover of the transmitter.
Page 79: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your key or the optional keyless entry transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry System Door Locks Operation on page 2-4. To manually unlock the doors from the outside, insert the key and turn it toward the front of the vehicle.
Page 80: Central Door Unlocking System
Power Door Locks If your vehicle has a security light, the light will turn off when you unlock the door using the key or the Your vehicle may have power door locks. optional keyless entry transmitter. The light will turn on when you lock the door using the key or the keyless With the power door locks, entry transmitter.
Page 81: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks Opening a Rear Door When the Security Lock is On Your vehicle has rear door 1. Unlock the door from the inside. security locks on each rear door that help 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 on your...
Page 82: Lockout Protection
Lockout Protection CAUTION: (Continued) This feature helps prevent locking your key in the car. The driver’s door can only be locked with the door open or if electrical wiring or other cable closed. From the outside of the vehicle, close the connections must pass through the seal driver’s door and lock it using the key or the remote between the body and the liftgate:...
Page 83: 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 84: Manual Windows
Manual Windows Express-Down Window The driver’s window may also have an express-down Use the window crank to open and close each window. feature. This switch is labeled AUTO. Press the The rear windows do not open fully. switch then release it and the driver’s window will go all the way down.
Page 85: Sun Visors
Sun Visors Theft-Deterrent System To block out glare you can swing down the visors. You Your vehicle may have a theft-deterrent system. can also remove them from the center mount and The theft-deterrent system will not arm when you lock swing them to the side.
Page 86: Disarming The System
Disarming the System 3. Lock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter. The transmitter must be used to activate To disarm the system, use one of the following methods: the theft-deterrent system. • • Unlock the driver’s or passenger’s door using The LED light on the transmitter will ﬂash once.
Page 87: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
How the System Alarm is Activated Starting and Operating Your Vehicle If a door or the trunk or liftgate is opened without using the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the horn will sound and the lamps will ﬂash for up to New Vehicle Break-In 30 seconds.
Page 88: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions CAUTION: With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key key to four different to LOCK and removing it will lock the steering positions. column and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle.
Page 89: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine LOCK: This position locks your steering wheel, ignition, shift lever and transaxle. This is the only position in which you can insert or remove the key. For easier key Automatic Transaxle operation when unlocking the steering wheel, move the steering wheel from right to left and turn the key Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Page 90: Starting Your Engine
Starting Your Engine 3. If your 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 your Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the ignition key to START.
Page 91: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater CAUTION: Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater. In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will get easier starting and Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, could cause an electrical shock.
Page 92 Automatic Transaxle Operation CAUTION: If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle, the It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is located on shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the the console between the seats.
Page 93 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. CAUTION: When shifting from NEUTRAL (N) to REVERSE (R), you must press down on the shift lever while shifting. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is is moving forward could damage the transaxle.
Page 94 THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Here are some it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud.
Page 95: Hold Mode Functions
Hold Mode When hold mode is activated, the transaxle operates in the following ways: If your vehicle’s transaxle has hold mode, you can • When the transaxle is in AUTOMATIC select this mode to drive with some characteristics of a OVERDRIVE (D), the transaxle operates in a gear manual transaxle.
Page 96 Manual Transaxle Operation SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the Five-Speed accelerator pedal. This is your shift pattern. THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5), the same way you do for SECOND (2).
Page 97: Parking Brake
Shift Speeds Parking Brake CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. The parking brake lever is located between the bucket seats.
Page 98: Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)
Shifting Into Park (P) To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press (Automatic Transaxle) 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 CAUTION: overheat the brake system and cause premature...
Page 99 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) Running (Automatic Transaxle) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in CAUTION: the transaxle.
Page 100: Shifting Out Of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)
Shifting Out of Park (P) 4. Insert the key into the shift-lock release slot (Automatic Transaxle) and press and hold the key. Your automatic transaxle vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in PARK (P) when the ignition is in LOCK. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is turned to ON.
Page 101: Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle)
Parking Your Vehicle Parking Over Things That Burn (Manual Transaxle) Before leaving your vehicle, do the following: 1. Hold the brake pedal down and ﬁrmly apply the parking brake. 2. Fully press in the clutch pedal and place the shift lever into the gear position as stated below: •...
Page 102: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: (Continued) • CAUTION: Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas • Repairs were not done correctly. carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or •...
Page 103: Running The Engine While Parked
Running the Engine While Parked CAUTION: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with CAUTION: the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 104: Mirrors
Mirrors Outside Manual Mirrors The outside rearview mirrors should be adjusted so you Manual Rearview Mirror can see a little of the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle.
Page 105: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors The outside rearview mirrors can be folded ﬂat against the side of the vehicle by pushing them toward the vehicle. Outside Convex Mirror CAUTION: 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 your right.
Page 106: Outside Heated Mirrors
Outside Heated Mirrors Glove Box If your vehicle has this feature, when you operate the rear Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the handle window defogger, the heated driver’s and passenger’s upward. outside power mirrors are warmed to help clear them of ice and snow.
Page 107: Sunglasses Storage Compartment
Sunglasses Storage Compartment Front Storage Area The sunglasses storage compartment is located above Your vehicle may have a sliding storage tray located the driver’s door. To open the sunglasses storage under the front passenger seat. To use the tray, pull up compartment, pull down and hold the upper part of the on the end of the tray and pull it toward the instrument cover.
Page 108: Roof Rack (Wagon Only)
Roof Rack (Wagon Only) Notice: Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 220 lbs (100 kg) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as far CAUTION: forward as possible and against the side rails, making sure to fasten it securely.
Page 109: Cargo Shade (Wagon Only)
Cargo Shade (Wagon Only) Hideaway Rear Storage Bins (Wagon Only) Your vehicle is equipped with a cargo shade. Pull the handle of the shade toward you and insert the retainer There are various bins under the luggage compartment into the slot located on both sides of the tailgate ﬂoor.
Page 110: Sunroof
Sunroof To fully open the sunroof, push the rear part of the switch. The sunroof will open automatically until the front or the rear part of the switch is pushed again. To If the vehicle has this feature, the switch is located close the sunroof, push the front part of the switch and between the map lamp buttons.
Page 111 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Climate Controls ..........3-22 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-8 Climate Control System .........3-22 Other Warning Devices ........3-8 Outlet Adjustment .........3-25 Horn .............3-8 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ....3-26 Tilt Wheel .............3-9 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ....3-27 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-9 Instrument Panel Cluster ........3-27 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......3-10...
Page 112 Section 3 Instrument Panel Fog Lamp Light ..........3-41 Audio System(s) ..........3-44 Cruise Control Light ........3-41 Radio with CD (Single Display, Base Level) ..3-45 Highbeam On Light ........3-41 Radio with CD (Single Display, MP3) ....3-49 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light ..3-41 Radio with CD (Double Display, MP3/WMA) ..3-57 Door Ajar Light ..........3-42 Radio with Six-Disc CD (Double Display,...
Page 113 NOTES...
Page 114: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 115 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-25. I. Horn. See Horn on page 3-8. B. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel J. Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on page 3-13. Cluster on page 3-27.
Page 116 Hatchback and Wagon...
Page 117 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-25. J. Horn. See Horn on page 3-8. B. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel K. Cruise Control Buttons. See Cruise Control on Cluster on page 3-27.
Page 118: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at also let police know you have a problem. Your front the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off.
Page 119: Tilt Wheel
Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Your vehicle has a tilt wheel which allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. Uplevel shown, Base similar The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following:...
Page 120: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer The turn signal has two upward (for right) and To change the headlamps from low beam to high two downward (for left) positions. These positions beam, push the turn signal/multifunction lever away allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. from you.
Page 121: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers HI (High Speed): Move the lever to this position for wiping at high speed. LO (Low Speed): Move the lever to this position for steady wiping at low speed. INT (Intermittent): Move the lever to this position to choose a delayed wiping cycle.
Page 122: Windshield Washer
Misting Function Windshield Washer Move the lever toward, but not completely in, the INT To wash your windshield, pull the windshield position for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the wiper/washer lever toward you with the ignition turned windshield wipers start;...
Page 123: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Cruise Control (Hatchback and Wagon only) If your vehicle has cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 24 mph (39 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at CAUTION: speeds below 24 mph (39 km/h).
Page 124: Setting Cruise Control
Setting Cruise Control The cruise control pad is located on the right side of the steering wheel. 1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn cruise control on. CAUTION: 2. Accelerate to the speed you want. 3. Press the SET button and release it. An indicator If you leave your cruise control on when you light on the instrument panel cluster will come on are not using cruise, you might hit a button...
Page 125 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Passing Another Vehicle While Using Control Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will •...
Page 126: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps (Parking Lamps): Turn the band to this position to turn on the parking lamps, together instrument panel lights, taillamps, and license plate lamp. OFF: Turn the band to this position to turn all lamps off except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Headlamps on Reminder If you open the driver’s door with the ignition turned to LOCK or ACC while leaving the lamps on, you will...
Page 127: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps come on in daylight when the following conditions are met: If your vehicle has fog lamps, use them for better visibility in foggy or misty conditions. • The ignition is on. The band for the front fog lamps is located in the middle •...
Page 128: Instrument Panel Brightness
Instrument Panel Brightness Dome Lamp The thumbwheel for this The switch on this lamp feature is located on the has three positions. instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. Turn the thumbwheel up to brighten the instrument ON: The light comes on and stays on regardless of panel lights or down to dim them.
Page 129: Map Lamps
Map Lamps Accessory Power Outlet(s) Accessory power outlets can be used to connect auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. One accessory power outlet is located on the front of the center console below the front ashtray. For wagon models, there may be another outlet in the rear luggage compartment on the driver’s side.
Page 130: Ashtray(S) And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a The front ashtray is located at the lower part of the problem, see your dealer for additional information center of the instrument panel.
Page 131: Clock
Clock M (Minute): To go forward one minute, press the M button once. To go forward more than one minute, press and hold the button until the correct minute Your vehicle has a digital clock. If you have the wagon, is reached.
Page 132: Climate Controls
Climate Controls To change the current mode, select one of the following from the middle knob: Climate Control System (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. With this system you can control the heating, cooling (Bi-Level): This mode directs about half of the air and ventilation for your vehicle.
Page 133 A/C (Air Conditioning): If your vehicle has air The air conditioning system removes moisture from the conditioning, follow these steps to use the system. Start air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of the engine and set the fan control knob to the desired water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling fan speed.
Page 134: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and the outboard outlets for the side Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity windows. A small amount of air is also directed to the or moisture condensing on the cool window glass.
Page 135: Outlet Adjustment
Rear Window and Outside Mirror Outlet Adjustment Defogger Use the lever located in the center of each outlet to change the direction of the airﬂow. Use the thumbwheel Your vehicle may have a rear window and outside located below the outlets to turn them on and off. mirror defogger.
Page 136: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Your vehicle may have a passenger compartment air ﬁlter. It is located on the passenger side under the glove box. The ﬁlter traps most of the pollen from air entering the module. Like your engine’s air cleaner/ﬁlter, it may need to be changed periodically.
Page 137: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages Indicators and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages that When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on may be on your vehicle.
Page 138 Your vehicle’s instrument panel cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. Uplevel shown, Base similar 3-28...
Page 139: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both The tachometer miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). displays your engine Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has speed in revolutions been driven in kilometers. per minute (rpm).
Page 140: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument The safety belt light will panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The come on and stay on until system checks the airbag’s electrical system for the driver’s safety belt malfunctions.
Page 141: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator CAUTION: Your vehicle has a passenger airbag status indicator in the clock, located in the center of the instrument panel. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you When the ignition key is start your vehicle, it means the airbag system turned to ON or START, may not be working properly.
Page 142 If the off symbol is not lit on the passenger airbag status Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun visor says, airbag and side airbag (if equipped) are enabled (may “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.”...
Page 143: Charging System Light
Charging System Light CAUTION: The charging system light will come on brieﬂy when If the airbag readiness light in the instrument you turn on the ignition, panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it and the engine is not means that something may be wrong with the running, as a check to show you it is working.
Page 144: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two ﬂoor.
Page 145: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Speed Sensitive Power Steering Light (SSPS) Warning Light If your vehicle has an If your vehicle has Speed anti-lock brake system, this Sensitive Power Steering, light will come on when this warning light will the ignition is turned to ON come on brieﬂy when you and may stay on for turn the ignition to ON...
Page 146: Warning Light
Traction Control System (TCS) Hold Mode Light Warning Light If your vehicle has this feature, this light will come If your vehicle has the on when the hold mode Traction Control System is active. (TCS), this light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is turned to ON.
Page 147: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. is too hot. It means that your engine coolant has This system is also designed to assist your service overheated. technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.
Page 148: If The Light Is On Steady
If the Light Is On Steady This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: You also may be able to correct the emission system • Light Flashing — A misﬁre condition has been malfunction by considering the following: detected.
Page 149: Oil Pressure Light
If you experience one or more of these conditions, Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system.
Page 150 The oil light could also come on in three other situations: • When the ignition is on but the engine is not CAUTION: running, the light will come on as a test to show you it is working. The light will go out when you turn Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
Page 151: Fog Lamp Light
Fog Lamp Light Highbeam On Light The fog lamps light will This light comes on come on when the fog whenever the high-beam lamps are in use. headlamps are on. The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-10 See Fog Lamps on page 3-17 for more information.
Page 152: Door Ajar Light
Door Ajar Light Fuel Gage This light will stay on until Your fuel gage tells you all doors are closed and about how much fuel you completely latched. have left when the ignition is turned to ON. If the key is in the ignition while the driver’s door is When the tank nears empty, the low fuel warning light open, you will also hear a warning chime.
Page 153: Low Fuel Warning Light
Low Fuel Warning Light Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: • At the service station, the gas pump shuts off This light comes on when before the gage reads full. the fuel tank is low on fuel.
Page 154: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) CAUTION: Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself with its features. This system provides you with a far greater access to audio stations and song listings. Driving without distraction is a necessity for a safer Giving extended attention to entertainment driving experience.
Page 155: Radio With Cd (Single Display, Base Level)
Radio with CD (Single Display, Base Here are some ways in which you can help avoid distraction while driving. Level) While your vehicle is parked: • Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. • Familiarize yourself with its operation. • Set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers.
Page 156: Finding A Station
Finding a Station Automatic Store Six FM1 preset stations with the strongest reception in AM/FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, the region can be automatically stored. Press the or AM. The display will show the selection. AST button for longer than one second. Once the TUN (Tune): Turn this knob to select radio stations.
Page 157: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD SOUND (Equalization): Press this button until EQ OFF appears on the display to select customized equalization Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The settings designed for classic, pop, rock, jazz, and voice. player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. You Turn the volume knob until the desired equalization can insert a CD with the ignition off.
Page 158 If there is no apparent damage, try a known good CD. 4 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM will Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the appear on the display.
Page 159: Radio With Cd (Single Display, Mp3)
CD Messages Radio with CD (Single Display, MP3) CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play.
Page 160 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can SOUND (Bass/Treble): Press this button until BAS be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, appears on the display. Turn the volume knob to by performing the following steps: increase or to decrease the bass.
Page 161 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) 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 the player and the ignition is turned on, the radio must SOUND (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance be turned on before the CD will start playback.
Page 162 Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the TRACK (Previous/Next Track): Turn this knob one CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer notch to go to the start of the current track or to go to the and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of next track.
Page 163: Using An Mp3 Cd
Using an MP3 CD The player will be able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, 10 sessions, and 255 ﬁles. MP3 Format Long ﬁle names, folder names, or playlist names may use more disc memory space than necessary. To If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer: conserve space on the disc, minimize the length of the •...
Page 164 Empty Directory or Folder Order of Play If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the Tracks will be played in the following order: ﬁle structure that contains only folders/subfolders and no • Play will begin from the ﬁrst track in the ﬁrst playlist compressed ﬁles directly beneath them, the player will and will continue sequentially through all tracks in advance to the next folder in the ﬁle structure that...
Page 165 Preprogrammed Playlists If playing a CD-R, the sound quality may be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality You can access preprogrammed playlists which were of the music that has been recorded, and the way the created by WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real CD-R has been handled.
Page 166 CD Messages All of the CD functions work the same while playing an MP3, except for those listed here. See “Playing a CD” earlier for more information. CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the 5 DN (Down): Press this pushbutton to go to the following reasons: previous directory.
Page 167: Radio With Cd (Double Display, Mp3/Wma)
Radio with CD (Double Display, Finding a Station MP3/WMA) AM: Press this button to switch to an AM station. The display will show the selection. FM: Press this button to switch to an FM station. The display will show the selection. TUNE: Press this button to select radio stations.
Page 168 Automatic Store 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons for longer than two seconds. The preset button Press this button for longer than two seconds to use number one through six will ﬂash on the display Automatic Store. when the station has been set.
Page 169 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) To cancel an equalization setting, press the SOUND button until EQ OFF appears on the display, turn the volume knob until OFF appears on the display, then SOUND (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance press the SOUND button again to set the equalization between the right and the left speakers, press this button setting.
Page 170 If playing a CD-R, the sound quality may be reduced 2 RPT (Repeat): Press this button to repeat the current due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality track. RPT will appear on the display. Press this of the music that has been recorded, and the way the button again to turn off repeat play.
Page 171 • CD: Press this button to play a CD when listening to Create a folder structure that makes it easy to ﬁnd the radio. CDP will appear on the display when the CD songs while driving. Organize songs by albums player has been selected.
Page 172 Empty Directory or Folder Order of Play If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the Tracks will be played in the following order: ﬁle structure that contains only folders/subfolders and no • Playback will begin from the ﬁrst track under the compressed ﬁles directly beneath them, the player will root directory.
Page 173 Playing an MP3/WMA If there is no apparent damage, try a known good CD. With the ignition on, insert a CD partway into the slot, Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the label side up. The player will pull it in, Loading, then CD player.
Page 174 CD Messages DIR (Directory): Press this button to repeat the tracks in the current directory. DIR will appear on the display. CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the Press this button again to repeat the tracks in all of the following reasons: directories.
Page 175: Radio With Six-Disc Cd (Double Display, Mp3/Wma)
Radio with Six-Disc CD (Double Finding a Station Display, MP3/WMA) AM: Press this button to switch to an AM station. The display will show the selection. FM: Press this button to switch to an FM station. The display will show the selection. TUNE: Press this button to select radio stations.
Page 176 Automatic Store 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons for longer than two seconds. The preset button Press this button for longer than two seconds to use number one through six will ﬂash on the display Automatic Store. when the station has been set.
Page 177: Playing A Cd(S)
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) To cancel an equalization setting, press the SOUND button until EQ OFF appears on the display, turn the volume knob until OFF appears on the display, then SOUND (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance press the SOUND button again to set the equalization between the right and the left speakers, press this button setting.
Page 178 As each CD is inserted, CDP will appear on the display If there is no apparent damage, try a known good CD. and as each CD is loading Filecheck will appear on Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the the display.
Page 179 4 INT (Scan): Press this button to listen to the ﬁrst CDC: Press this button to play a CD when listening to few seconds of each track on each loaded CD. INTRO the radio. CDP will appear on the display when the will appear on the display.
Page 180 • Root Directory Files can be recorded with a variety of ﬁxed or variable bit rates. Song title, artist name, and album The root directory will be treated as a folder. If the root will be available for display by the radio when directory has compressed audio ﬁles, the directory recorded using ID3 tags version 1 and 2.
Page 181 Order of Play Playing an MP3/WMA Tracks will be played in the following order: With the ignition on, insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in, Loading, then • Playback will begin from the ﬁrst track under the Filecheck, and then MP3 or WMA will appear on root directory.
Page 182 If there is no apparent damage, try a known good CD. 1 DIR (Directory): Press this button to repeat the tracks in the current directory. DIR will appear on the Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the display.
Page 183: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
CD Messages Audio Steering Wheel Controls CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display If your vehicle has this and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the feature, some audio following reasons: controls can be adjusted at •...
Page 184: Radio Reception
SEEK: Press and release this button within 0.5 seconds to go to the next preset station. The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, Press and hold this button for longer than 0.5 seconds to especially at night. The longer range can cause go to the next radio station.
Page 185: Care Of Your Cds
Care of Your CDs Integrated Windshield Antenna Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original cases The antenna is located in the windshield. It is a very or other protective cases and away from direct thin metal layer that outlines near the edges of the sunlight and dust.
Page 186 NOTES 3-76...
Page 187 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 City Driving ..........4-18 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-19 Drunken Driving ..........4-3 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-20 Control of a Vehicle ........4-5 Highway Hypnosis ........4-21 Braking ............4-6 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-21 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-7...
Page 188: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and CAUTION: (Continued) Your Vehicle be ready. Rear-end collisions are about the Defensive Driving most preventable of accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough following distance. The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive Defensive driving requires that a driver defensively.
Page 189: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. a national tragedy.
Page 190 According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb A person who consumes food just before or during (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level. bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about There is a gender difference, too.
Page 191: Control Of A Vehicle
At a BAC level of 0.10 percent, the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater; at a level of CAUTION: 0.15 percent, the chance is 25 times greater! The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.
Page 192: 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 3-34. a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool Braking action involves perception time and between hard stops.
Page 193: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle may have the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. If your vehicle has ABS, this warning light on the instrument panel will come on brieﬂy when you start your vehicle.
Page 194: Braking In Emergencies
Using ABS Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down ﬁrmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise, but this is normal. Braking in Emergencies At some time, nearly every driver gets into a situation that requires hard braking.
Page 195: Traction Control System (Tcs)
If you do not have ABS, use a “squeeze” braking This light will come on technique. This will give you maximum braking while brieﬂy when the ignition is maintaining steering control. You can do this by pushing turned to ON along on the brake pedal with steadily increasing pressure.
Page 196: Steering
Steering The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While Power Steering you are in a curve, speed is the one factor you If you lose power steering assist because the engine can control.
Page 197: Steering In Emergencies
Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Adding non-GM accessories can affect your vehicle’s performance.
Page 198: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, driving.
Page 199: Loss Of Control
• Remember that your passenger side outside mirror is Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to convex. The vehicle you just passed may seem to be pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one farther away from you than it really is. thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you are following a larger •...
Page 200 Skidding Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, you In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. will want to slow down and adjust your driving to Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable these conditions.
Page 201: Driving At Night
Driving at Night What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. will have less trouble adjusting to night.
Page 202: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking.
Page 203: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning Driving Through Flowing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the CAUTION: water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 204: City Driving
City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 205: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 206: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain Here are some things you can check before a trip: you allow a reasonable following distance. • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are Expect to move slightly slower at night. all windows clean inside and outside? •...
Page 207: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 208 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make CAUTION: your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, ignition off is dangerous.
Page 209: Winter Driving
• Winter Driving As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. There could be something in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. • You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads.
Page 210: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where the tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You will have a lot less traction, or grip, and will need to be very careful.
Page 211: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may Remember, unless you have ABS, if you brake so hard offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it is that your wheels stop rolling, you will just slide. Brake so about freezing, 32°F (0°C), and freezing rain begins to your wheels always keep rolling and you can still steer.
Page 212 • Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you do not have blankets or extra clothing, make CAUTION: body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, ﬂoor mats — anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.
Page 213: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little CAUTION: faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
Page 214: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Loading Your Vehicle First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That It is very important to know how much weight your will clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift vehicle can carry. This weight is called the Maximum back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward Load weight and includes the weight of all occupants, gear, or with a manual transaxle, between FIRST (1) or...
Page 215: Tire And Loading Information Label
Tire and Loading Information Label Label Example – Wagon A vehicle speciﬁc tire and loading information label shows the seating capacity and the maximum load your vehicle can properly carry. This label also contains your vehicle’s original equipment tire size and the recommended tire inﬂation pressure.
Page 216: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the “Maximum Load” amount printed on the Tire and Loading Information label. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from the maximum load amount, shown in pounds and kilograms.
Page 217 Example 2 Example 3 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Maximum Load Vehicle Maximum Load 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 2 = for Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 750 lbs (340 kg) Weight 200 lbs 1,000 lbs (453 kg) (68 kg) ×...
Page 218 Certiﬁcation Label CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles.
Page 219: Towing
Towing If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn Towing Your Vehicle quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if CAUTION: you need to have your disabled vehicle towed.
Page 220: Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational Vehicle Towing • Do you have the proper towing equipment? See your dealer or trailering professional for additional Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle advice and equipment recommendations. behind another vehicle, such as behind a motorhome. • Is your vehicle ready to be towed? Just as you The two most common types of recreational vehicle would prepare your vehicle for a long trip, you towing are known as “dinghy towing”...
Page 221: Towing A Trailer
Dolly Towing 3. Put the vehicle in NEUTRAL (N). 4. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. Notice: Towing your vehicle from the rear with the 5. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead front wheels on the ground could cause transaxle position.
Page 222 NOTES 4-36...
Page 223 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Power Steering Fluid ........5-29 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-30 California Proposition 65 Warning .....5-3 Brakes ............5-31 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Battery ............5-34 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Jump Starting ..........5-35 Vehicle ............5-4 Headlamp Aiming ...........5-39...
Page 224 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Tires ..............5-50 Washing Your Vehicle ........5-77 Tire Sidewall Labeling ........5-51 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .....5-77 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions .....5-53 Finish Care ..........5-77 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure .........5-56 Windshield and Wiper Blades ......5-78 Tire Inspection and Rotation ......5-57 Aluminum Wheels .........5-78 When It Is Time for New Tires .......5-58 Tires ............5-79...
Page 225: Service
Service Accessories and Modiﬁcations When you add non-GM accessories to your vehicle they Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to can affect your vehicle’s performance and safety, be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer including such things as, braking, stability, ride and for all your service needs.
Page 226: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-64. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list CAUTION: the mileage and the date of any service work you perform.
Page 227: Gasoline Octane
Gasoline Octane California Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emissions rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating is less than 87, Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that you may notice an audible knocking noise when you meet California speciﬁcations.
Page 228: Additives
Additives Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States (MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline are now required to contain additives that will help whether the fuel contains MMT.
Page 229: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank To open the fuel ﬁller door, pull up on the release lever located on the ﬂoor on the outboard side of the CAUTION: driver’s seat. Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island.
Page 230 CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop.
Page 231: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: CAUTION: If a ﬁre starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the ﬂow of fuel by Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in shutting off the pump or by notifying the your vehicle.
Page 232: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under Hood Release the Hood To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release handle inside the CAUTION: vehicle. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running.
Page 233 3. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and place the hood prop into the slot in the hood. 4. Before closing the hood, be sure all the ﬁller caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop.
Page 234: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the engine, here is what you will see: 5-12...
Page 235: Engine Oil
Engine Oil A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17. B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” If the oil pressure light under Engine Oil on page 5-13. appears on the instrument cluster, it means you C.
Page 236: Checking Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
Page 237: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certiﬁed by the American...
Page 238: Engine Oil Additives
• If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top temperature falls below −20°F (−29°C), it is of your vehicle. recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30 •...
Page 239: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
What to Do with Used Oil When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Inspect the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter every 15,000 miles Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean (25 000 km) and replace it every 30,000 miles your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good (50 000 km).
Page 240 To inspect or replace the ﬁlter, do the following: CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop ﬂames if the engine backﬁres. If it is not there and the engine backﬁres, you could be burned.
Page 241: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch It is not necessary to check the transaxle ﬂuid level. If a There is one reservoir for both the brake and the leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealership service hydraulic clutch ﬂuid. See Brakes on page 5-31 for more department and have it repaired as soon as possible.
Page 242: Engine Coolant
How to Check and Add Fluid Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 5-23. A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and proper coolant will: Give freezing protection down to −34°F (−37°C).
Page 243: What To Use
What to Use Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and coolant The repair cost would not be covered by your that meets GM Speciﬁcation 1825M, which will not warranty.
Page 244: Adding Coolant
Checking Coolant CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap — even a little — when the engine and radiator are hot.
Page 245: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, Steam from an overheated engine can burn and it will burn if the engine parts are hot you badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 246: Cooling System
If No Steam Is Coming From Your If there is still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine for three minutes while you are parked. If you still have Engine the warning, turn off the engine and get everyone out of If you get an engine overheat warning, but see or hear no the vehicle until it cools down.
Page 247 CAUTION: CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine can start up even when the engine is not parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If running and can injure you. Keep hands, you do, you can be burned.
Page 248: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: Surge Tank Notice: This vehicle has a speciﬁc coolant ﬁll CAUTION: procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged.
Page 249 CAUTION: CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot system can be dangerous. Plain water, or engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil and it will burn if the engine parts are hot before the proper coolant mixture will.
Page 250 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture remove it. to the Maximum mark on the coolant surge tank. Wait about ﬁve minutes, then check to see if the level is below the mark. If the level is below the Maximum mark, add additional coolant to bring the level up to the mark.
Page 251: Power Steering Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the down.
Page 252: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow What to Use the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will Water can cause the solution to freeze and be operating your vehicle in an area where the damage your washer ﬂuid tank and other parts...
Page 253: Brakes
Brakes So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you add ﬂuid when your linings are worn, then you will have too Brake Fluid much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings. You should add or remove brake ﬂuid, as necessary, only when Your master cylinder work is done on the brake hydraulic system...
Page 254 What to Add Notice: • Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage brake When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed container mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your only.
Page 255: Brake Adjustment
Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied or lightly Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help are worn and new pads are needed.
Page 256: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Vehicle Storage The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days parts have to be of top quality and work well together if or more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Page 257: 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 your battery has run down, you may want to use with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle. another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Page 258 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on CAUTION: each vehicle. Your vehicle’s positive (+) terminal is located under a red tethered cap on the battery. The negative (–) terminal is located under a black Using a match near a battery can cause battery tethered cap on the battery.
Page 259 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote CAUTION: positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to Fans or other moving engine parts can injure the positive (+) terminal of the good battery.
Page 260 9. Connect the other end Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or of the negative (−) removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may cable at least 18 inches occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would (45 cm) away from not be covered by your warranty.
Page 261: Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the should need no further adjustment. vehicle that had the dead battery. However, if your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the 2.
Page 262: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Headlamps To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following: For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-48. 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-10 for more information. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer.
Page 263 Wagon Models Hatchback Models 4. Remove the headlamp cap (A for the low-beam or B for the high-beam headlamp) by turning it counterclockwise. 5. Release the spring that retains the bulb. 6. Remove the old bulb. 7. Install a new bulb. 8.
Page 264: Front Turn Signal And Parking Lamps
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps To replace a front turn signal or parking lamp bulb, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-10 for more information. 2. Remove the two bolts from the top of the headlamp assembly and one nut on the inside that retains the headlamp assembly.
Page 265: Turn Signal Lamps (Side)
Turn Signal Lamps (Side) Your vehicle may have this side turn signal lamp. It will be located between the front door and the wheel well. To replace this bulb, do the following: 1. Locate the bulb by reaching underneath the vehicle where the side turn signal lamp is located.
Page 266: Sidemarker Lamps (Front)
Sidemarker Lamps (Front) Sidemarker Lamps (Rear) To replace a front sidemarker bulb, do the following: To replace a rear sidemarker bulb, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-10 for 1. Reach inside of the rear bumper and locate more information.
Page 267: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl) (Hatchback)
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 3. Remove the bulb socket from the lamp housing. 4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of the bulb (CHMSL) (Hatchback) socket. To replace a CHMSL bulb on a hatchback model, do 5. Install the new bulb. the following: 6.
Page 268: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl) (Wagon)
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Taillamps, Turn Signal, and (CHMSL) (Wagon) Stoplamps (Hatchback) To replace a CHMSL bulb on a wagon model, do the To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: following: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2-10 for 1.
Page 269: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps (Wagon)
5. Install the appropriate new bulb into the socket. 6. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to install the lamp assembly. Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (Wagon) To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2-10 for more information.
Page 270: Taillamps, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps (Hatchback)
Taillamps, Stoplamps and Back-up 4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing the bulb and turning it counterclockwise. Lamps (Hatchback) 5. Install the appropriate new bulb into the socket. To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 6. Reinstall the protective cover. 1.
Page 271: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Here is how to remove and replace the windshield wiper blade: Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check” for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
Page 272: Tires
Tires CAUTION: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions • Underinﬂated tires pose the same danger about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, as overloaded tires. The resulting accident see your GM Warranty booklet for details.
Page 273: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling (B) DOT (Department of Transportation): The Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Useful information about a tire is molded into its Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. sidewall.
Page 274 (B) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (C) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured.
Page 275: Tire Size
Tire Size (D) Construction Code: A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The letter The following illustration shows an example of a typical R means radial ply construction; the letter D means passenger car tire size.
Page 276 Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-28. from steel or other reinforcing materials. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle, Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-28.
Page 277 Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions. Tread: The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road. Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes mounted on a vehicle.
Page 278: How To Check
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure A vehicle speciﬁc tire and loading information label is attached to your vehicle. This label shows your vehicle’s original equipment tires and the correct inﬂation Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate pressures for your tires when they are cold. The effectively.
Page 279: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire gage ﬁrmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement. If the cold tire inﬂation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label, no further adjustment is necessary. If the inﬂation pressure is low, add air until you reach the recommended amount.
Page 280: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the tire and loading information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on One way to tell when it is page 4-28 for an example of the tire and loading time for new tires is to information label and where it is located on your vehicle.
Page 281: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the tire and loading information label attached to your vehicle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-28 If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the for a label example and where it is attached to your wheel rim ﬂanges could develop cracks after vehicle.
Page 282: 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 the your original equipment wheels and tires, this may tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum affect the way your vehicle performs, including its selection width.
Page 283: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Treadwear Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled corresponds to a level of performance which all conditions on a speciﬁed government test course.
Page 284: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement CAUTION: Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
Page 285: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly. CAUTION: If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly.
Page 286: 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 287 When you have a ﬂat tire, use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel CAUTION: (Continued) blocks. 3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised. 4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle.
Page 288: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Wagon Models For wagon models, do the following to access the spare The tools you will be using to change a ﬂat tire are tire and tools: shown below. Refer to your vehicle model to access the spare tire and tools.
Page 289 5. Turn the retainer on the compact spare tire 7. To access the tools, pull the strap on the tool box counterclockwise and remove the retainer. cover upward. The tools are located inside the foam tray. 6. Remove the compact spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-73 for more information.
Page 290 Hatchback Models For hatchback models, do the following to access the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2-10 for more information. 2. Remove the trim cover by pulling up on the tab. 3. Remove the foam tray that contains the tools. 6.
Page 291: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. If your vehicle has wheel covers, use the jack handle to begin loosening the wheel covers. Using the ﬂat end of the jack handle or the screwdriver, pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off.
Page 292 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 293 10. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. CAUTION: CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.
Page 294 12. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench 13. Tighten the wheel nuts counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. ﬁrmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown. CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off.
Page 295: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Compact Spare Tire Tools Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inﬂation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). CAUTION: After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your...
Page 296: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Notice: If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle, you could scratch the glass and/or cause damage to the integrated Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle radio antenna and the rear window defogger. When cleaning the glass on your vehicle, use only a Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if soft cloth and glass cleaner.
Page 297: Fabric/Carpet
Fabric/Carpet Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners or techniques: Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment • Never use a knife or any other sharp object to frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister remove a soil from any interior surface.
Page 298: Leather
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial Plastic Surfaces upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a small hidden area for colorfastness ﬁrst. If the locally A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to cleaned area gives any impression that a ring formation remove dust.
Page 299: Washing Your Vehicle
Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care The paint ﬁnish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth of Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by color, gloss retention, and durability. hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint ﬁnish. GM-approved cleaning products can be The best way to preserve the vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep it obtained from your dealer.
Page 300: Windshield And Wiper Blades
Aluminum Wheels Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather, and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. To help keep the paint ﬁnish looking Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, new, keep the vehicle in a garage or covered whenever abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners possible.
Page 301: Tires
Finish Damage Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, you could damage the aluminum Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not be ﬁnish should be repaired right away.
Page 302: Chemical Paint Spotting
Chemical Paint Spotting Description Usage Removes dirt and grime Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a Chrome and Wire Wheel from chrome wheels and Cleaner chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and wire wheel covers. attack painted surfaces on the vehicle. This damage can Removes dust, take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations, ﬁngerprints, and surface...
Page 303: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You will ﬁnd this label on the inside of the glove box. It Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) is very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label, you will ﬁnd the following: •...
Page 304: Headlamp Wiring
Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses, one for each The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from headlamp, in the fuse block. An electrical overload short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers will cause the lamps to turn off.
Page 305: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located on the end of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side of the vehicle. To access the fuses, open the fuse panel door by pulling out. To reinstall the door, insert the tabs at the back end ﬁrst, then push the door into the instrument panel to secure it.
Page 306 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage AIRBAG Airbag Engine Control Module Wiper AIRBAG Airbag RADIO/CLK Radio/Clock AUX LTR Extra Jack 5-84...
Page 307: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuses Usage TRN SIG Turn Signal Lamps LAMPS Anti-lock Brake System Cigarette Lighter Cluster, Brake Transmission Shift CLSTR BTSI Interlock/Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock (BTSI) Solenoid Remote Keyless Entry BCK/UP Back-up BLANK Not Used Transmission Control Module BLANK Not Used ENG FUSE...
Page 308 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage HEAD LAMPS Headlamps FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump Engine Control Module Air Conditioning I/P FUSE Instrument Panel Fuse HORN Horn 5-86...
Page 309 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage HI BEAM Headlamp High-Beam IGN 2 Ignition 2 DRIVER’S IGN 1 Ignition 1 Driver’s Power Window PWR WNDW FUSE PLR Fuse Puller STOP LAMPS Stoplamps COOL FAN Cooling Fan Low DR/LCK Door Lock MIR HTD Heated Mirror DEFOG Defog FRT FOG...
Page 310: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-24 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1.41 lbs 0.64 kg Cooling System 7.9 qt 7.5 L Engine Oil with Filter...
Page 311: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. ® Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 96553450 — Engine Oil Filter 96395221 — Fuel Filter 96335719 —...
Page 312 NOTES 5-90...
Page 313 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 At Least Twice a Year ........6-18 Introduction ...........6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-19 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections ..6-22 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle How This Section is Organized ......6-3 Boot and Seal Inspection ......6-22 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4...
Page 314: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and Introduction recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and working condition. Any damage caused by failure change as recommended.
Page 315: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good This maintenance schedule is divided into ﬁve parts: condition.
Page 316: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance When you go to your dealer for your service needs, you will know that GM-trained and supported service Services people will perform the work using genuine GM parts. The proper ﬂuids and lubricants to use are listed in In this part are scheduled maintenance services which Part D.
Page 317: Selecting The Right Schedule
Selecting the Right Schedule Short Trip/City Intervals First you will need to decide which of the two schedules Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter is right for your vehicle. Here is how to decide which Change and Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug Washer schedule to follow: Replacement (or 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 318: Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
Long Trip/Highway Deﬁnition Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Replacement. Timing Belt Replacement. EVAP System Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the Solenoid Valve Replacement. conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Every 90,000 Miles (150 000 km): Fuel Filter Maintenance are true.
Page 319 Footnotes 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine oil † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the pan drain plug washer (or every 3 months, whichever California Air Resources Board has determined that the occurs ﬁrst).
Page 320 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine oil Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine oil pan drain plug washer (or every 3 months, whichever pan drain plug washer (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 321 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) Inspect EVAP canister, vapor lines, and EVAP vent solenoid valve. An Emission Control Service. (See Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine oil footnote †.) pan drain plug washer (or every 3 months, whichever Inspect PCV system.
Page 322 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine oil Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine oil pan drain plug washer (or every 3 months, whichever pan drain plug washer (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 323 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) Inspect EVAP canister and vapor lines. Replace EVAP vent solenoid valve. An Emission Control Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine oil Service. (See footnote †.) pan drain plug washer (or every 3 months, whichever Inspect PCV system.
Page 324 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine oil Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine oil pan drain plug washer (or every 3 months, whichever pan drain plug washer (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 325: Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Inspect EVAP canister, vapor lines, and EVAP vent solenoid valve. An Emission Control Service. Maintenance (See footnote †.) Inspect PCV system. An Emission Control Service. The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (See footnote †.) (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles Change brake/clutch ﬂuid (or every 24 months, (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of...
Page 326 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine oil Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine oil pan drain plug washer (or every 12 months, pan drain plug washer (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 327 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Inspect timing belt. Drain, ﬂush, and reﬁll cooling system. This service Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine oil can be complex; you should have your dealer pan drain plug washer (or every 12 months, perform this service.
Page 328 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Inspect PCV system. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine oil Change brake/clutch ﬂuid (or every 24 months, pan drain plug washer (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 329 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Drain, ﬂush, and reﬁll cooling system. This service can be complex; you should have your dealer Change engine oil and ﬁlter and replace engine oil perform this service. See Engine Coolant on pan drain plug washer (or every 12 months, page 5-20 for what to use.
Page 330: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield Listed in this part are owner checks and services washer ﬂuid reservoir and add the proper ﬂuid if which should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to necessary.
Page 331: At Least Once A Year
Wiper Blade Check Clutch and Brake Pedal Free Play Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that Check the clutch pedal and brake pedal for free play streak or miss areas of the windshield. Also see and adjust as necessary.
Page 332: Starter Switch Check
Starter Switch Check Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle When you are doing this inspection, the moves, you or others could be injured. vehicle could move suddenly.
Page 333: Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn parking brake. the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position. •...
Page 334: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Exhaust System Inspection Inspections Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, Listed in this part are inspections and services which missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, holes, loose connections or other conditions which each spring and fall).
Page 335: Engine Cooling System Inspection
Engine Cooling System Inspection Brake System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, ﬁttings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the chaﬁng, etc.
Page 336: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants ® Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or System equivalent DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part Windshield number, or speciﬁcation may be obtained from ® GM Optikleen Washer Solvent.
Page 337 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant (GM Part Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hood and Door No. U.S. 12377985, in (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Chassis Hinges Canada 88901242) or lubricant Canada 10953474). Lubrication meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Dielectric Silicone Grease Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 338: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date...
Page 339 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-27...
Page 340 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-28...
Page 341 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-14 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the United Online Owner Center ........7-3 States Government ........7-14 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Users ............7-4 Government ..........7-14 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 342: Customer Assistance And Information
Customer Communication Centre by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Please have...
Page 343: Online Owner Center
STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer are This program is available in all 50 states and the District committed to making sure you are completely satisﬁed of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain mileage, and other factors.
Page 344: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free 1-800-263-3777 (English) number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes 1-800-263-7854 (French) to write or e-mail Chevrolet, refer to the addresses 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) below. Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 United States — Customer Assistance...
Page 345: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Overseas — Customer Assistance GM Mobility Reimbursement Program Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can...
Page 346: Roadside Assistance Program
Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire will be covered at no charge. The customer is responsible As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are for the repair or replacement of the tire if not automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside covered by a warrantable failure.
Page 347: Courtesy Transportation
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the inconvenience during warranty repairs. coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to make any changes or Scheduling Service Appointments discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation.
Page 348: Transportation Options
Transportation Options Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy Warranty service can generally be completed while you rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty to minimize your inconvenience by providing several repair.
Page 349: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Additional Program Information Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance.
Page 350: Collision Damage Repair
® To read this information, special equipment is needed If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar , please check ® and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the OnStar subscription service agreement or the data is required. GM will not access information manual for information on its operations and data about a crash event or share it with others other than: collection.
Page 351: Insuring Your Vehicle
Insuring Your Vehicle Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with that were total losses in prior accidents. In most comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of coverage sections of the vehicle.
Page 352 If an Accident Occurs • Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. information and registration if you keep these items •...
Page 353 • Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your vehicle. Whether you select a GM dealer or a private insurance company may initially value the repair using collision repair facility to ﬁx the damage, make sure aftermarket parts.
Page 354: Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http:\\www.safercar.gov; Reporting Safety Defects to the or write to: Administrator, NHTSA United States Government 400 Seventh Street, SW. Washington, D.C. 20590 If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you You can also obtain other information about motor...
Page 355: Service Manuals
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in Service Manuals a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify General Motors. Please call the Chevrolet Customer Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020, or write: information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Page 356: Current And Past Model Order Forms
Owner’s Information ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners Eastern Time and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include For Credit Card Orders Only the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Page 357 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels ........5-78 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Chemical Paint Spotting ....... 5-80 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ....... 3-19 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....5-77 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ....5-74 Vehicle ............1-64 Fabric/Carpet ..........
Page 358 Automatic Transaxle Bulb Replacement (cont.) Fluid ............5-19 Headlamps ..........5-40 Operation ........... 2-20 Replacement Bulbs ........5-48 Sidemarker Lamps ........5-44 Taillamps, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps ..5-48 Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps .... 5-46 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Battery ............
Page 359 Charging System Light ........3-33 Cleaning (cont.) Check Underbody Maintenance ....... 5-79 Engine Light ..........3-37 Washing Your Vehicle ........5-77 Checking Things Under the Hood ...... 5-10 Weatherstrips ..........5-76 Chemical Paint Spotting ........5-80 Windshield and Wiper Blades ......5-78 Child Restraints Climate Control System ........
Page 360 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Door (cont.) Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4 Power Door Locks ......... 2-8 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..... 7-2 Rear Door Security Locks ....... 2-9 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ....7-5 Driver Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ..7-15 Position, Safety Belt ........
Page 361 Electrical System (cont.) Flat Tire ............5-63 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ......5-83 Flat Tire, Changing ......... 5-64 Power Windows and Other Power Options ..5-82 Flat Tire, Storing ..........5-73 Windshield Wiper Fuses ....... 5-82 Fluid Engine Automatic Transaxle ........5-19 Air Cleaner/Filter .........
Page 362 Headlamps (cont.) On Reminder ..........3-16 Gage Sidemarker Lamps ........5-44 Engine Coolant Temperature ......3-36 Turn Signal Lamps ........5-43 Fuel ............3-42 Heater ............3-22 Speedometer ..........3-29 Hideaway Rear Storage Bins ......2-37 Tachometer ..........3-29 Highbeam On Light ......... 3-41 Gasoline Highway Hypnosis ...........
Page 363 Inspection (cont.) Exhaust System .......... 6-22 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ........5-51 Fuel System ..........6-22 Lamps Part C - Periodic Maintenance ....... 6-22 Dome ............3-18 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Exterior ............3-16 Boot and Seal ......... 6-22 Fog ............
Page 364 Light (cont.) Malfunction Indicator ........3-37 Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts .... 5-89 Oil Pressure ..........3-39 Maintenance Schedule Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ....3-31 At Each Fuel Fill ......... 6-18 Safety Belt Reminder ........3-30 At Least Once a Month ........ 6-18 Safety Belt Reminder Tone ......
Page 365 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Odometer ............3-29 Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ....6-22 Odometer, Trip ..........3-29 Throttle System Inspection ......6-23 Off-Road Recovery .......... 4-12 Using ............6-4 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Engine ............
Page 366 Parking Your Vehicle ........2-29 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services .... 6-4 Radios ............3-44 Part B - Owner Checks and Services ....6-18 Care of Your CD Player ....... 3-75 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ..6-22 Care of Your CDs ........
Page 367 Reporting Safety Defects Safety Belts (cont.) Canadian Government ........7-14 Rear Seat Passengers ......... 1-24 General Motors ........... 7-15 Right Front Passenger Position ...... 1-24 United States Government ......7-14 Safety Belt Extender ........1-27 Restraint System Check Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ....1-24 Checking the Restraint Systems ....
Page 368 Service (cont.) Storage Areas ..........2-34 Engine Soon Light ........3-37 Convenience Net ......... 2-36 Publications Ordering Information ....7-15 Cupholder(s) ..........2-34 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....1-64 Front Armrest Storage Area ......2-35 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-79 Front Storage Area ........
Page 369 Throttle System Inspection ....... 6-23 Towing Tilt Adjuster, Driver Seat ........1-4 Recreational Vehicle ........4-34 Tilt Wheel ............3-9 Towing a Trailer .......... 4-35 Time ............. 3-21 Your Vehicle ..........4-33 Tires ............. 5-50 Traction Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ......5-78 Control System (TCS) ........
Page 370 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ......5-61 Vehicle Different Size ..........5-60 Control ............4-5 Replacement ..........5-62 Damage Warnings ........... iv Where to Put the Restraint ....... 1-38 Loading ............4-28 Windows ............2-11 Parking Your ..........2-29 Manual ............2-12 Symbols ............

Chevrolet 2006 Optra Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 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

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Quick Links

Chapters

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