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Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with a compass. Your vehicle's mirror may also contain Onstar@controls. See OnStaP System on page 2-39 for more information. The mirror also includes an eight-point compass display in the upper right corner of the mirror face. When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Compass Operation COMPASS: Press this button once to turn the compass on or off. For mirrors equipped with Onstar@ controls, press this button once to turn the compass on or off. When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the compass will show two character boxes for approximately two seconds. After two seconds, the mirror will display the compass heading. 6 (On/Off): Compass Calibration When on, the compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven. If, after two seconds, the display does not show a compass heading (N for North, for example), there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item. If the letter C shmrld ever anpear in the compass window. the compass may need calibration. The mirror can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction. Mirrors equipped with Onstar@controls can be placed in calibration mode by pressing and holding the on/off button until a C is shown in the compass display. 2-35 Mirror Operation MIRROR: Press this button to turn on the automatic dimming feature. Press it again to turn off the automatic dimming feature. (On/Off): For mirrors equipped with OnStara controls, press and hold this button for several seconds to turn on the automatic dimming feature. Press and hold it again to turn the automatic dimming feature off. The green indicator light will come on when this feature is active. The automatic dimming feature will be active each time the vehicle is started. 6

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Front Seats	9
Manual Passenger Seats	9
Power Seats	9
Manual Lumbar	10
Power Lumbar	11
Heated Seats	12
Reclining Seatbacks	12
Head Restraints	14
Safety Belts	15
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	15
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	20
Driver Position	21
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	27
Right Front Passenger Position	28
Rear Seat Passengers	28
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	32
Safety Belt Extender	34
Child Restraints	35
Older Children	35
Infants and Young Children	37
Child Restraint Systems	41
Where to Put the Restraint	44
Top Strap	45
Top Strap Anchor Location	46
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	47
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	49
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	51
Air Bag Systems	54
Where Are the Air Bags?	56
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?	58
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?	59
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?	59
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?	59
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	61
Restraint System Check	62
Checking Your Restraint Systems	62
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	63
Features and Controls	64
Keys	66
Remote Keyless Entry System	68
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	69
Doors and Locks	73
Door Locks	73
Central Door Unlocking System	74
Power Door Locks	74
Door Ajar Reminder	74
Delayed Locking	74
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	75
Rear Door Security Locks	76
Lockout Protection	77
Leaving Your Vehicle	77
Trunk	77
Windows	80
Power Windows	81
Sun Visors	81
Theft-Deterrent Systems	82
Universal Theft-Deterrent	82
PASS-Key III	84
PASS-Key III Operation	84
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	86
New Vehicle Break-In	86
Ignition Positions	86
Starting Your Engine	87
Engine Coolant Heater	88
Automatic Transaxle Operation	89
Parking Brake	92
Shifting Into Park (P)	93
Shifting Out of Park (P)	95
Parking Over Things That Burn	95
Engine Exhaust	96
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	97
Mirrors	98
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass	98
Outside Power Mirrors	100
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror	100
Outside Convex Mirror	101
Outside Heated Mirrors	101
OnStar System	102
HomeLink Transmitter	104
HomeLink Transmitter	104
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	105
Storage Areas	108
Glove Box	108
Front Storage Area	108
Assist Handles	108
Floor Mats	109
Rear Storage Area	109
Convenience Net	109
Sunroof	110
Vehicle Personalization	111
Memory Seat and Mirrors	111
Instrument Panel	114
Instrument Panel Overview	115
Hazard Warning Flashers	117
Other Warning Devices	118
Horn	118
Tilt Wheel	118
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	119
Exterior Lamps	127
Interior Lamps	130
Accessory Power Outlets	134
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	135
Climate Controls	136
Automatic Climate Control System	136
Outlet Adjustment	140
Steering Wheel Climate Controls	141
Climate Controls Personalization	142
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	143
Instrument Panel Cluster	144
Speedometer and Odometer	145
Tachometer	146
Safety Belt Reminder Light	146
Air Bag Readiness Light	147
Battery Warning Light	148
Brake System Warning Light	148
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	149
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	150
Traction Control System Active Light	151
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	151
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	152
Oil Pressure Light	155
Cruise Control Light	156
Fuel Gage	157
Driver Information Center (DIC)	158
DIC Warnings and Messages	163
DIC Vehicle Personalization	165
Audio System(s)	172
Setting the Time	172
Radio with Cassette and CD	173
Navigation/Radio System	182
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer	183
Personal Choice Radio Controls	186
Theft-Deterrent Feature	186
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	187
Understanding Radio Reception	187
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	187
Care of Your CDs	188
Care of Your CD Player	189
Diversity Antenna System	189
Chime Level Adjustment	189
Driving Your Vehicle	190
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	191
Defensive Driving	191
Drunken Driving	191
Control of a Vehicle	194
Braking	195
Traction Control System (TCS)	197
Steering	199
Off-Road Recovery	202
Passing	202
Loss of Control	204
Driving at Night	205
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	207
City Driving	210
Freeway Driving	211
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	212
Highway Hypnosis	213
Hill and Mountain Roads	213
Winter Driving	215
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	221
Towing	222
Towing Your Vehicle	222
Recreational Vehicle Towing	222
Loading Your Vehicle	223
Towing a Trailer	225
Service and Appearance Care	234
Service	236
Doing Your Own Service Work	237
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	237
Fuel	238
Gasoline Octane	238
Gasoline Specifications	238
California Fuel	239
Additives	239
Fuels in Foreign Countries	240
Filling Your Tank	240
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	244
Checking Things Under the Hood	245
Hood Release	246
Engine Compartment Overview	247
Engine Oil	248
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	254
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	255
Engine Coolant	257
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	261
Engine Overheating	261
Cooling System	264
Power Steering Fluid	270
Windshieid Washer Fluid	271
Brakes	272
Battery	275
Jump Starting	277
Headlamp Aiming	283
Bulb Replacement	287
Halogen Bulbs	287
Headlamps	288
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	290
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	291
Replacement Bulbs	291
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	292
Tires	293
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	293
Check Tire Pressure System	295
Tire Inspection and Rotation	296
When It Is Time for New Tires	298
Buying New Tires	299
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	300
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	301
Wheel Replacement	301
Tire Chains	303
If a Tire Goes Flat	303
Changing a Flat Tire	304
Compact Spare Tire	314
Appearance Care	315
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	315
Care of Safety Belts	317
Weatherstrips	317
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	318
Sheet Metal Damage	320
Finish Damage	320
Underbody Maintenance	320
Chemical Paint Spotting	320
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	321
Vehicle Identification	323
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	323
Service Parts Identification Label	323
Electrical System	324
Add-on Electrical Equipment	324
Headlamp Wiring	324
Windshield Wiper Fuses	324
Power Windows and Other Power Options	324
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	325
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion	328
Capacities and Specifications	333
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	334
Maintenance Schedule	336
Maintenance Schedule	337
Introduction	337
Your Vehicle and the Environment	337
Maintenance Requirements	337
How This Section is Organized	338
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	339
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	339
Scheduled Maintenance	340
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	344
At Each Fuel Fill	344
At Least Once a Month	344
At Least Twice a Year	345
At Least Once a Year	345
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	348
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	348
Exhaust System Inspection	348
Fuel System Inspection	348
Engine Cooling System Inspection	349
Throttle System Inspection	349
Brake System Inspection	349
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	350
Part E: Maintenance Record	351
Customer Assistance Information	354
Customer Assistance Information	355
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	355
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	356
Customer Assistance Offices	356
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	358
Roadside Assistance Program	358
Courtesy Transportation	359
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	361
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	362
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	362
Service Publications Ordering Information	362

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Mirrors

Compass Operation

Automatic

Dimming

Rearview

Mirror

with

Compass

Your vehicle

may

have

an automatic dimming rearview

mirror

with a compass.

Your vehicle’s mirror may

also contain Onstar@ controls.

See

OnStaP

System

page

2-39

for

more information.

The

mirror also includes

an eight-point compass display

in the

upper

right

corner of the mirror face.

When cleaning the

mirror,

use

paper towel or similar

material dampened

with glass cleaner.

not spray

glass

cleaner directly on the mirror as that may

cause

the

liquid

cleaner to enter the mirror housing.

Mirror

Operation

MIRROR:

Press this button to turn on the automatic

dimming

feature.

Press it again to

turn

off

the automatic

dimming

feature.

(On/Off):

For mirrors equipped

with OnStara

controls, press and

hold this button for several seconds

turn

on the automatic

dimming feature. Press and

hold it again to turn the automatic dimming feature

off.

The

green indicator light will come

when this

feature

active.

The

automatic

dimming feature will be

active

each time the

vehicle is started.

COMPASS:

Press this button once to turn the compass

on or

off.

(On/Off):

For mirrors equipped with Onstar@

controls, press this button once to turn the compass on

off.

When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the

compass will show

two character boxes

for

approximately two seconds. After

two

seconds, the

mirror will display the compass heading.

Compass Calibration

When

on, the compass automatically calibrates as the

vehicle is driven.

If,

after two

seconds, the display

does not show

compass heading (N for North, for

example), there may be a strong magnetic field

interfering with the compass.

Such interference may be

caused by a

magnetic

antenna

mount,

magnetic

note pad holder or

a similar magnetic item.

the

letter

shmrld

ever

anpear

the

compass

window. the

compass

may

need calibration.

The mirror can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in

circles at

mph

km/h) or less until the display reads a

direction.

Mirrors equipped with Onstar@ controls can be placed

in calibration mode by pressing and holding the

on/off button until a

is shown in the compass display.

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