Chevrolet Equinox 2006 Spezifikationen

Seats and Restraint Systems... 1-1Front Seats... 1-2Rear Seats...

Manual LumbarIf your vehicle has thisfeature, the knob islocated on the front of thedriver seat lower cushionon the inboard side.Turn the knob clockwi

Temperature and Compass DisplayPress the on/off button, located in the center, to cyclebetween °F, °C and off. If the display reads CAL,the compass ne

Compass CalibrationThe compass may need calibration if one of thefollowing occurs:• If CAL is displayed while driving in the vehicle.• After approxima

Outside Convex MirrorsThe passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convexmirror’s surface is curved, creating a wider area of visionfor the driver.{CAUTIO

Terms and conditions of the Subscription ServiceAgreement can be found at www.onstar.com orwww.onstar.ca.OnStar®ServicesFor new vehicles equipped with

OnStar®Virtual AdvisorYour vehicle may have Virtual Advisor. It is a feature ofOnStar®Personal Calling that uses minutes to accessweather, local traff

Coinholder(s)Your vehicle has a coinholder on the center console.Center Console Storage AreaYour vehicle may have a center console armrest withstorage

The roof rack crossrails can be locked in fourpositions only.Press the lever down and align the crossrails on bothsides with the holes on the siderail

To reposition the crossrail, pull up on the end levers ofthe crossrail to the upright position. This will releasethe pins from the holes in the sidera

Rear Compartment StoragePanel/CoverYour vehicle may be equipped with an adjustablepanel/cargo cover feature. The panel/cargo cover canbe adjusted into

{CAUTION:If you were to carry things on the adjustablepanel when it is in the upper (cargo cover) orcenter positions, during a sudden vehiclemovement

Reclining Seatbacks{CAUTION:If the seatback is not locked, it could moveforward in a sudden stop or crash. That couldcause injury to the person sittin

TableYour vehicle has an adjustable panel that also functionsas a table. The maximum load for the table is 100 lbs.distributed (45 kg).To set up the t

Convenience NetYour vehicle may have a rear compartment net toprevent items from rolling under the rear seat.Your vehicle is also equipped with four t

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Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6Other Warning Devices ...

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-31Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-31Oil Pressure Light ...

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Instrument Panel Overview3-4

The main components of your instrument panel are the following:A. Power Mirror Control. See Outside Power Mirrors onpage 2-31B. Turn Signal/Multifunct

Hazard Warning FlashersYour hazard warning flashers let you warn others. Theyalso let police know you have a problem. Your frontand rear turn signal la

Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverThe lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes the following:• G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn andL

To adjust the seatback on the front passenger’s seat,lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat and movethe seatback to the desired position. The

Headlamp High/Low-Beam ChangerTo change the headlamps from low beam to high orhigh beam to low, pull the turn signal lever all the waytowards you. The

The lever on the right side of the steering columnoperates the windshield wipers. Push up or pull downon the lever to place it in one of the following

Rear Window Wiper/WasherThe band on the wiper lever with the smaller arrowoperates the rear wiper/washer.9(Off): Turn the band to this position to tur

With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your footon the accelerator. This can really help on lo

Resuming a Set SpeedSuppose you set your cruise control at a desired speedand then you apply the brake. This, of course, disengagesthe cruise control.

Using Cruise Control on HillsHow well your cruise control will work on hills dependsupon your speed, load and the steepness of thehills. When going up

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier forothers to see the front of your vehicle during theday. DRL can be helpful

Fog LampsIf your vehicle has this feature, use your fog lamps forbetter visibility in foggy or misty conditions.The button for your foglamps is locate

Dome LampThe dome lamp switch has three positions.9(Off): The lamp will not come on as long as theswitch is in this position.AUTO: The lamp will come

Map LampsYour vehicle may have lamps located on the headlinerabove the rearview mirror. Push on the lens in thelamp to turn them on and off.Cargo Lamp

Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle ismoving.Head RestraintsPress the button on theside of the head restraintto lower it.1-7

Certain electrical accessories may not be compatiblewith the accessory power outlets and could resultin blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experie

Climate ControlsClimate Control SystemWith this system you can control the heating, coolingand ventilation for your vehicle.OperationTemperature Contr

You can also select modes by using the followingbuttons:@ (Recirculate): Press this button on the centerknob to recirculate cabin air through the vehi

Rear Window DefoggerThe rear window defogger uses a warming grid toremove fog from the rear window.The rear window defogger will only work when theign

To change the passenger compartment air filter, use thefollowing steps:1. Remove the push pins from the rear of thepassenger’s side air inlet panel. It

Warning Lights, Gages, andIndicatorsThis part describes the warning lights and gages thatmay be on your vehicle. The pictures will help youlocate them

Instrument Panel ClusterYour instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fastyou a

Speedometer and OdometerYour speedometer lets you see your speed in bothmiles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).Your odometer shows how fa

Safety Belt Reminder LightWhen the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime willcome on for several seconds to remind people tofasten their safety belts

{CAUTION:If the airbag readiness light stays on after youstart your vehicle, it means the airbag systemmay not be working properly. The airbags inyour

Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraintis closest to the top of your head. This positionreduces the chance of a neck injury in a c

Brake System Warning LightYour vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided intotwo parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can stillwork and

Anti-Lock Brake SystemWarning LightWith the anti-lock brakesystem, the light will comeon when your engine isstarted and may stay onfor several seconds

If the traction control system warning light comes onand stays on for an extended period of time when thesystem is turned on, your vehicle needs servi

Engine Coolant Temperature GageThis gage measures thetemperature of thevehicle’s engine.If the indicator needle moves into the shaded area,the engine

Notice: Modifications made to the engine,transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of yourvehicle or the replacement of the original tires withother t

The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap hasbeen left off or improperly installed. A loose or missingfuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate

Oil Pressure LightIf you have a low engineoil pressure problem, thislight will stay on afteryou start your engine, orcome on when youare driving. This

Change Engine Oil LightIf this light comes on andstays on for 30 seconds,it means that serviceis required for yourvehicle. See ScheduledMaintenance on

Highbeam On LightThis light will come onwhen the high-beamheadlamps are in use.See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8.Daytime Running Lamps (D

Here are four things that some owners ask about.None of these show a problem with your fuel gage:• At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off bef

To fold the seatback, do the following:1. Lower the head restraint all the way.2. Lift the bar under the front of the seat to unlock it.Slide the seat

Audio System(s)Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read thepages following to familiarize yourself with its features.Driving without distr

Notice: Before adding any sound equipment toyour vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player,CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, makesure th

Radio with CD (Base Level)Radio Data System (RDS)The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).RDS features are available for use only on FM stations

XM™ Satellite Radio ServiceXM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the48 contiguous United States and in Canada (if available).XM™ offers ov

Finding a StationAM/FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2or AM. The display will show the selection.XM/AUX: Press this button to switch bet

Setting Preset StationsUp to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM,six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programmedon the six numbered pushbu

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)S(Balance/Fade): To adjust the balancebetween the right and the left speakers, push andrelease the balance and fa

RDS MessagesALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies.When an alert announcement comes on the currentradio station, ALERT! will appear on t

XM™ Radio MessagesRadio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredNot Available The Radio senses thatthe XM™ system is notpresent.Your vehicle may not be

XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d)Radio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredNo Info Song/Program Titlenot availableNo song title information is available

To raise the seatback, do the following:1. Lift the recliner lever, located on the outboard sideof the seat, up fully and push up on the seatback.2. C

Playing a CDInsert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.The player will pull it in and the CD should beginplaying. If you want to insert a CD wit

s (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton toreverse quickly within a track. You will hear sound at areduced volume. Release the button to play thepa

EQ (Equalizer): Press this button to select the desiredequalization setting while playing a CD. The equalizationwill be automatically recalled wheneve

Radio with CD (MP3)Radio Data System (RDS)The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).RDS features are available for use only on FM stationsthat br

XM™ Satellite Radio ServiceXM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the48 contiguous United States and in Canada (if available).XM™ offers ov

Finding a StationAM/FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2or AM. The display will show the selection.XM/AUX: Press this button to switch bet

Setting Preset StationsUp to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM,six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programmedon the six numbered pushbu

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)S(Balance/Fade): To adjust the balancebetween the right and the left speakers, push andrelease the balance and fa

RDS MessagesALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies.When an alert announcement comes on the currentradio station, ALERT! will appear on t

XM™ Radio MessagesRadio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredNot Available The Radio senses thatthe XM™ system isnot present.Your vehicle may not be

{CAUTION:A safety belt that is improperly routed, notproperly attached, or twisted will not providethe protection needed in a crash. The personwearing

XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d)Radio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredNo Info Song/Program Titlenot availableNo song title information is available

Playing a CDInsert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.The player will pull it in and the CD should beginplaying. If you want to insert a CD wit

s (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton toreverse quickly within a track. You will hear sound ata reduced volume. Release the button to play thepa

AM/FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when aCD is playing. The inactive CD will remain safelyinside the radio for future listening.XM/AUX: P

Root DirectoryThe root directory will be treated as a folder. If the rootdirectory has compressed audio files, the directorywill be displayed as ROOT.

File System and NamingThe song name that will be displayed will be the songname that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name isnot present in th

If there is no apparent damage, try a known good CD.Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in theCD player. If a CD is recorded on a person

B RDM (Random): To random the tracks in thecurrent folder or playlist, press and release this button.FLDR RDM ON will appear on the display. Once allo

MSG (Message): Press this button to switch within theID3 tag information such as title, artist name, andalbum.AM/FM: Press this button to listen to th

Radio with Six-Disc CDRadio Data System (RDS)The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).RDS features are available for use only on FM stationsthat

To recline the seatback, do the following:1. Lift and hold the lever located on top of theseatback.2. Tilt the seatback rearward, then release the lev

XM™ Satellite Radio ServiceXM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the48 contiguous United States and in Canada (if available).XM™ offers ov

Finding a StationAM/FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2or AM. The display will show the selection.XM/AUX: Press this button to switch bet

Setting Preset StationsUp to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM,six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programmedon the six numbered pushbu

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)S(Balance/Fade): To adjust the balancebetween the right and the left speakers, press andrelease the balance and f

RDS MessagesALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies.When an alert announcement comes on the currentradio station, ALERT! will appear on t

XM™ Radio MessagesRadio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredNot Available The Radio senses thatthe XM™ system is notpresent.Your vehicle may not be

XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d)Radio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredNo Info Song/Program Titlenot availableNo song title information is available

Playing a CDIf the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in theplayer, it will stay in the player. When the ignitionor radio is turned on, the CD

B LOAD: Press the LOAD button to load CDs intothe CD player. This CD player will hold up to six CDs.To insert one CD, do the following:1. Turn the ign

Playing a Specific Loaded CDFor every CD loaded, a number will appear on thedisplay. To play a specific CD, press the numberedpushbutton that correspond

{CAUTION:It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargoarea, inside or outside of a vehicle. In acollision, people riding in these areas are morelikely

o SEEK p: Press the left arrow to go to the start ofthe current track if more than eight seconds haveplayed. Press the right arrow to go to the beginn

Using Song List ModeR(Song List): The six-disc CD changer has afeature called song list. This feature is capable of saving20 track selections.To save

After a track has been deleted, the remaining tracks aremoved up the list. When another track is added tothe song list, the track will be added to the

Theft-Deterrent FeatureTHEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of yourvehicle’s radio. The feature works automatically bylearning a portion of the V

0 (Mute/Voice Recognition): Press and release thisbutton to silence the system. Press and release thisbutton again, or any other radio button, to turn

XM™ Satellite Radio ServiceXM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radioreception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguousUnited States, and in Cana

XM™ Satellite Radio AntennaSystemThe XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roofof your vehicle. Keep this antenna clear of snow andice build u

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2Defensive Driving ...4-2Drunken Driving ...

Your Driving, the Road, andYour VehicleDefensive DrivingThe best advice anyone can give about driving is:Drive defensively.Please start with a very im

Drunken DrivingDeath and injury associated with drinking and driving isa national tragedy. It is the number one contributorto the highway death toll,

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and thename EQUINOX are registered trademarks of GeneralMotors Corporation.This man

Why Safety Belts WorkWhen you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat onwheels.Put some

According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb(82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml)bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a

But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skillsof many people are impaired at a BAC appro

Control of a VehicleYou have three systems that make your vehicle gowhere you want it to go. They are the brakes, thesteering, and the accelerator. Al

Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive inspurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavybraking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This i

Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you.You slam on the brakes and continue braking.Here i

Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time youneed to get your foot up to the brake pedal or alwaysdecrease stopping distance. If you get too close

Traction Control System (TCS)Your vehicle may have a traction control system thatlimits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slipperyroad conditio

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) SystemIf your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWDsystem operates automatically without any actionrequired by the driver.

Steering TipsIt is important to take curves at a reasonable speed.A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned onthe news happen on curves.

Steering in EmergenciesThere are times when steering can be more effectivethan braking. For example, you come over a hill and finda truck stopped in yo

Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The riderdoes not stop.The person keeps going until stopped by something.In a real vehicle, it could be the

Off-Road RecoveryYou may find that your right wheels have dropped off theedge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving.If the level of the sho

• Do not get too close to the vehicle you want topass while you are awaiting an opportunity.For one thing, following too closely reduces yourarea of v

SkiddingIn a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonablecare suited to existing conditions,

Driving at NightNight driving is more dangerous than day driving.One reason is that some drivers are likely to beimpaired — by alcohol or drugs, with

Driving in Rain and on Wet RoadsRain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wetroad, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn as wellbecause your ti

Driving too fast through large water puddles or evengoing through some car washes can cause problems,too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avo

Some Other Rainy Weather Tips• Turn on your low-beam headlamps — not just yourparking lamps — to help make you more visibleto others.• Besides slowing

Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving:• Know the best way to get to where you aregoing. Get a city map and plan your trip intoan unkno

The most important advice on freeway driving is:Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at thesame speed most of the other drivers are drivi

Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep itserviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it needsservice, have it done before starting out.

or the instrument panel... or the safety belts!With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.You get more time to stop. You stop over more dist

Hill and Mountain RoadsDriving on steep hills or mountains is different fromdriving in flat or rolling terrain.If you drive regularly in steep country,

{CAUTION:Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with theignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will haveto do all the work of slowing down. They couldget

Winter DrivingHere are some tips for winter driving:• Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.• You may want to put winter emergency supplies inyou

What is the worst time for this? Wet ice. Very cold snowor ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet icecan be even more trouble because it may o

Remember, unless you have ABS, if you brake sohard that your wheels stop rolling, you will just slide.Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and you

You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.{CAUTION:Snow can trap exhaust gases under yourvehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbonmonoxide)

Run your engine only as long as you must. This savesfuel. When you run the engine, make it go a littlefaster than just idle. That is, push the acceler

Notice: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts ofyour vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin thewheels too fast while shifting your transaxle backa

Tire and Loading Information LabelA vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information labelis attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar).With the d

4. The resulting figure equals the available amount ofcargo and luggage load capacity. For example, ifthe “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will b

Questions and Answers AboutSafety BeltsQ: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accidentif I am wearing a safety belt?A: You could be — whether yo

Item Description TotalAMaximum VehicleCapacity Weight forExample 2 =1,000 lbs (453 kg)BSubtract OccupantWeight 150 lbs(68 kg) × 5 =750 lbs (340 kg)CAv

Certification LabelA vehicle specific Certification/Tire label is found on therear edge of the driver’s door.The label shows the size of your original ti

If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases,tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fastas the vehicle goes. If you have to sto

Here are some important things to consider before youdo recreational vehicle towing:• What’s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?Be sure you rea

Dolly TowingIf you have a two-wheel-drive vehicle, it can be towedwith two of its wheels on the ground. To dolly towyour vehicle, do the following:1.

To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle, youshould read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” thatappears later in this section. Trai

Three important considerations have to do with weight:• Weight of the trailer• Weight of the trailer tongue• Weight on your vehicle’s tiresWeight of t

If you are using a weight-carrying or a weight-distributinghitch, the trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percentto 15 percent of the total loaded

Safety ChainsYou should always attach chains between your vehicleand your trailer. Cross the safety chains under thetongue of the trailer to help prev

Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.Before setting out for the open road, you will want toget to know your rig. Acquaint yourself

How to Wear Safety Belts ProperlyThis part is only for people of adult size.Be aware that there are special things to know aboutsafety belts and child

Turn Signals When Towing a TrailerWhen you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have extrawiring.The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenevery

When You Are Ready to Leave AfterParking on a Hill1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal downwhile you do the following:• Start your engine.•

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Service ...5-3Accessories and Modifications ...5-3California Propositio

Wheel Replacement ...5-60Tire Chains ...5-61If a Tire Goes Flat ...

ServiceYour dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you tobe happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealerfor all your service needs. You will ge

Doing Your Own Service Work{CAUTION:You can be injured and your vehicle could bedamaged if you try to do service work on avehicle without knowing enou

Adding Equipment to the Outsideof Your VehicleThings you might add to the outside of your vehiclecan affect the airflow around it. This may causewind n

California FuelIf your vehicle is certified to meet California EmissionsStandards, it is designed to operate on fuels thatmeet California specifications

Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel thatcontains methanol. Do not use fuel containingmethanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuelsyste

Make sure the release button on the buckle ispositioned so you would be able to unbuckle thesafety belt quickly if you ever had to.5. Move the shoulde

Filling the Tank{CAUTION:Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire cancause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to youand others, read and follow all

{CAUTION:If you spill fuel and then something ignites it,you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray outon you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.This

Filling a Portable Fuel Container{CAUTION:Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inyour vehicle. Static electricity discharge fromthe contain

Hood ReleaseTo open the hood, do the following:1. Pull the handle withthis symbol on it. It islocated inside thevehicle, to the left ofthe steering co

Engine Compartment OverviewWhen you open the hood you will see the following:5-12

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine AirCleaner/Filter on page 5-18.B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”under Engine Oil on page 5

When to Add Engine OilIf the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip ofthe dipstick, you will need to add at least one quart/literof oil. But y

What Kind of Engine Oil to UseLook for two things:• GM6094MYour vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GMStandard GM6094M. You should look for and useo

Notice: Use only engine oil identified as meetingGM Standard GM6094M and showing the AmericanPetroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Enginesstarburst

How to Reset the Engine Oil LifeSystemThe Engine Oil Life System calculates when to changeyour engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Anytimeyour

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearlyas much protection this way.{CAUTION:You can be seriously hurt if

Engine Air Cleaner/FilterThe engine air cleaner/filter is located in the enginecompartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.See Engine Compartmen

3. Disconnect the crank case ventilation tube.4. Loosen the screws on the clamps holding the airoutlet duct in place. Do not pry the clamps off.5. Rem

6. Undo the clamps on the filter cover. To removethe cover, pull up on the front and then pull thecover out.7. Inspect or replace the engine air cleane

Automatic Transaxle FluidIt is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level.A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss.If a leak occurs

What to UseUse a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water andone-half DEX-COOL®coolant which will not damagealuminum parts. If you use this coolant

Checking CoolantThe surge tank is located on the driver’s side of theengine compartment. See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12 for more informat

Adding CoolantIf you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL®coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when theengine is cool.{CAUTION:You can be

Notice: If your engine catches fire because youkeep driving with no coolant, your vehicle canbe badly damaged. The costly repairs would not becovered b

Overheated Engine ProtectionOperating ModeThis emergency operating mode allows your vehicle tobe driven to a safe place in an emergency situation.If a

If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling,do not do anything else until it cools down. The vehicleshould be parked on a level surface.Th

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured if your belt isbuckled in the wrong place l

How to Add Coolant to the CoolantSurge TankNotice: This vehicle has a specific coolant fillprocedure. Failure to follow this procedure couldcause your e

{CAUTION:Adding only plain water to your coolingsystem can be dangerous. Plain water, orsome other liquid such as alcohol, can boilbefore the proper c

3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the properDEX-COOL®coolant mixture, to theCOLD FILL line.4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, startthe

Check the level in the surge tank when the coolingsystem has cooled down. If the coolant is not atthe proper level, repeat Steps 1 through 3 and reins

BrakesBrake FluidYour brake master cylinderreservoir is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid. SeeEngine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12for the location of ther

Brake WearYour vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make ahigh-pitched warning sound

Replacing Brake System PartsThe braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its manyparts have to be of top quality and work welltogether if the vehicle i

Vehicle StorageIf you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 daysor more, remove the black, negative (-) cable fromthe battery. This will help kee

Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costlydamage to your vehicle that would not be coveredby your warranty.Trying to start your vehicle by pu

The remote negative (−)terminal is located in thefront of the enginecompartment, near theengine oil dipstick.See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It shouldbe worn over the shoulder at all times.{CAUTION:You can be seriously i

{CAUTION:Fans or other moving engine parts can injureyou badly. Keep your hands away from movingparts once the engine is running.5. Check that the jum

Notice: If the jumper cables are connected orremoved in the wrong order, electrical shorting mayoccur and damage the vehicle. The repairs wouldnot be

All-Wheel DriveIf you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure toperform the lubricant checks described in this section.However, there are two additio

How to Check LubricantA. Fill Plug B. Drain PlugTo get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on alevel surface.If the level is below the bottom o

Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,Sidemarker, and Parking LampsTo replace one of these bulbs, do the following:1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5

5. Pull the radiator cover/front grill toward you and pullthe headlamp assembly up and out from the vehicle.A. Parking LampB. Sidemarker LampC. Low/Hi

Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplampsand Back-up LampsA. Turn SignalLamp/TaillampB. Stoplamp/TaillampC. Sidemarker LampD. Back-Up LampTo replace one of th

Replacement BulbsExterior Lamp Bulb NumberBack-Up Lamp 921Front Parking Lamp 194 N/AFront Sidemarker Lamp 168Front Turn Signal Lamp 1156 N/ALow/High-B

3. Pull up the release clip, located at the connectingpoint of the blade and the arm. Then, pull theblade assembly down toward the glass to remove itf

TiresYour new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made bya leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questionsabout your tire warranty and where t

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is twisted across the body.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt.In a crash, you would not ha

Tire Sidewall LabelingUseful information about a tire is molded into itssidewall. The examples below show a typical passengervehicle tire and a compac

(A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire ortemporary use tire has a tread life of approximately3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be drivenat

Tire SizeThe following illustration shows an example of a typicalpassenger vehicle tire size.(A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United Statesversion o

Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is locatedbetween the plies and the tread. Cords may be madefrom steel or other reinforcing materials.Bead:

Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions.Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of anasymmetrical tire that has a particular side that facesoutw

Inflation - Tire PressureTires need the correct amount of air pressure to operateeffectively.Notice: Do not let anyone tell you thatunder-inflation or o

How to CheckUse a good quality pocket-type gage to check tirepressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properlyinflated simply by looking at them. Ra

Do not include the compact spare tire in your tirerotation.After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front andrear inflation pressures as shown on

Buying New TiresGM has developed and matched specific tires for yourvehicle. The original equipment tires installed onyour vehicle, when it was new, we

{CAUTION:If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, thewheel rim flanges could develop cracks aftermany miles of driving. A tire and/or wheelcould fail

IndexA good place to quickly locate information about thevehicle is the Index in the back of the manual. It isan alphabetical list of what is in the m

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.The belt should go back out of the way.Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out ofth

Uniform Tire Quality GradingQuality grades can be found where applicable on thetire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximumsection width. For exam

Temperature – A, B, CThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance to the generationof heat and its ability

Wheel ReplacementReplace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rustedor corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, thewheel, wheel bolts and wheel

Used Replacement Wheels{CAUTION:Putting a used wheel on your vehicle isdangerous. You cannot know how it has beenused or how far it has been driven. I

If a Tire Goes FlatIt is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving,especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly.If air goes out

Changing a Flat TireIf a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your vehicle’shazard warning fla

Removing the Spare Tire and ToolsThe spare tire is located under the load floor in therear cargo area. You may need to remove therear compartment stora

5. Remove the wing-bolton the jack and thenremove it.6. Remove the hook and loop fastener straps holdingthe bag containing the wheel wrench. Remove th

4. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack bolt head androtate the wheel wrench clockwise. That will raisethe lift head a little.5. Place the jack near th

With the jack head positioned correctly on themetal jacking flange, it should look like this fromunderneath.Do not lift the vehicle using the plastic l

Safety Belt Use During PregnancySafety belts work for everyone, including pregnantwomen. Like all occupants, they are more likely to beseriously injur

{CAUTION:Raising your vehicle with the jack improperlypositioned can damage the vehicle and evenmake the vehicle fall. To help avoid personalinjury an

9. Remove all of thewheel nuts.10. Remove the flat tire.{CAUTION:Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts towhich it is fastened, can make the wheel

12. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mountingsurface.{CAUTION:Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If youdo, the nuts might come loose.

{CAUTION:Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightenedwheel nuts can cause the wheel to come looseand even come off. This could lead to anaccident. Be

Storing a Flat or Spare Tireand Tools{CAUTION:Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in thepassenger compartment of the vehicle couldcause injury.

5. Screw the threaded wheel stow rod onto the sparetire bracket. The final position of the wheel stow rodmust be rotated to the farthest forward positi

Appearance CareCleaning the Inside of Your VehicleYour vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best ifit is cleaned often. Although not always vi

Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleanersor techniques:• Never use a knife or any other sharp object toremove a soil from any interior su

Most stains can be removed with club soda water.To clean, use the following instructions:1. For liquids: blot with a clean, soft white cloth.For solid

Stains caused by oil and grease can be cleaned with anapproved GM cleaner and a clean, white cloth.1. Carefully scrape off excess stain.2. Clean with

Lap-Shoulder BeltAll rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts.Here is how to wear one properly.1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt acro

Care of Safety BeltsKeep belts clean and dry.{CAUTION:Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do,it may severely weaken them. In a crash,they might

Finish CareOccasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle byhand may be necessary to remove residue fromthe paint finish. GM-approved cleaning prod

Aluminum WheelsNotice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals,abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleanersthat contain acid on aluminum or chrome-pla

Sheet Metal DamageIf the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metalrepair or replacement, make sure the body repair shopapplies anti-corrosion materi

Vehicle Care/Appearance MaterialsDescription UsagePolishing ClothWax-TreatedInterior and exteriorpolishing cloth.Tar and RoadOil RemoverRemoves tar, r

Vehicle IdentificationVehicle Identification Number (VIN)This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears ona plate in the front corner of the i

Electrical SystemAdd-On Electrical EquipmentNotice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicleunless you check with your dealer first. Someelectrica

Instrument Panel Fuse BlockThe instrument panel fuse block is located on thepassenger’s side of the instrument panel.Fuses UsageLOCK/MIRROR Door Lock,

Fuses UsageBCM/CLSTRBody Control Module, InstrumentPanel ClusterINT LTS/ONSTAR®Interior Lights/OnStar®DR LCK Door LocksRelays UsagePARK LAMP Parking L

Fuses UsageHTD SEATS Heated SeatsHVACBLOWERHeating, Ventilation, Air ConditioningBlower ControlPREM AUD Premium Audio System, AmplifierABS PWR Anti-loc

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug onthe hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this appliesforce to the strong pelvic bones. A

Fuses UsageCOOL FAN LO Cooling Fan LowRR DEFOG Rear Window DefoggerABS Anti-lock Brake SystemFOG LP Fog LampsIGN Ignition SwitchRelays UsageENG MAIN E

Capacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids andLubricants on

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Maintenance Schedule ...6-2Introduction ...6-2Maintenance Requireme

Maintenance ScheduleIntroductionImportant: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended.Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The

This schedule is for vehicles that:• carry passengers and cargo within recommendedlimits. You will find these limits on the tire andloading information

Scheduled MaintenanceWhen the change engine oil message comes on,it means that service is required for your vehicle.Have your vehicle serviced as soon

Scheduled MaintenanceService Maintenance I Maintenance IIChange engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. Reset oil life system.See Engine Oi

Additional Required ServicesThe following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers

Maintenance Footnotes(a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for properhook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect discbrake pads for wea

Rear Safety Belt Comfort GuidesRear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide addedsafety belt comfort for older children who have outgrownbooster seat

(h) Change automatic transaxle fluid if the vehicle ismainly driven under one or more of these conditions:− In heavy city traffic where the outside tem

At Each Fuel FillIt is important to perform these underhood checks ateach fuel fill.Engine Oil Level CheckCheck the engine oil level and add the proper

At Least Once a YearStarter Switch Check{CAUTION:When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If the vehiclemoves, you or other

Ignition Transaxle Lock CheckWhile parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turnthe ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position.• The ignition

Recommended Fluids andLubricantsFluids and lubricants identified below by name,part number, or specification may be obtained fromyour dealer.Usage Fluid

Normal Maintenance Replacement PartsReplacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.Part GM P

Maintenance RecordAfter the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and thetype of services pe

Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced ByMaintenance I orMaintenance IIServices Performed6-15

Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced ByMaintenance I orMaintenance IIServices Performed6-16

Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2Online Owner Center ...

{CAUTION:A safety belt that is not properly worn may notprovide the protection needed in a crash.The person wearing the belt could be seriouslyinjured

Customer Assistance andInformationCustomer Satisfaction ProcedureYour satisfaction and goodwill are important toyour dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally

The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court programadministered by the Council of Better BusinessBureaus to settle automotive disputes regardingvehic

Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) UsersTo assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, orspeech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTY

Overseas — Customer AssistancePlease contact the local General Motors Business Unit.Mexico, Central America andCaribbean Islands/Countries(Except Puer

Roadside Assistance ProgramAs the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you areautomatically enrolled in the Chevrolet RoadsideAssistance program. This va

While we hope you never have the occasion to use ourservice, it is added security while traveling for youand your family. Remember, we are only a phon

Transportation OptionsWarranty service can generally be completed while youwait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helpsto minimize your inconven

Additional Program InformationCourtesy Transportation is available during theBumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period,but it is not part of the New V

To read this information, special equipment is neededand access to the vehicle or the device that storesthe data is required. GM will not access infor

Recycled original equipment parts may also be used forrepair. These parts are typically removed from vehiclesthat were total losses in prior accidents

Safety Belt ExtenderIf the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you,you should use it.But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer willord

If an Accident OccursHere is what to do if you are involved in an accident.• Try to relax and then check to make sure you are allright. If you are uni

Managing the Vehicle DamageRepair ProcessIn the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs,GM recommends that you take an active role in itsrepai

Reporting Safety Defects to theCanadian GovernmentIf you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehiclehas a safety defect, you should immediately

Service BulletinsService Bulletins give technical service informationneeded to knowledgeably service General Motors carsand trucks. Each bulletin cont

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AAccessories and Modifications ... 5-3Accessory Power Outlet(s) ... 3-17Adding Equipment to Your A

Ashtray(s) ... 3-18Audio System(s) ... 3-38Audio Steering

Care ofSafety Belts ... 5-78Your CD Player ... 3-83Your CDs ...

Convenience Net ... 2-41CoolantEngine Temperature Gage ... 3-31Engine Temperature Wa

Driving (cont.)Freeway ... 4-21Hill and Mountain Roads ... 4-24In Rain an

Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts?A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt andget the additional restraint a shoulder belt canpr

FluidAutomatic Transaxle ... 5-21Windshield Washer ... 5-31Fog Lamps ...

Headlamps (cont.)Flash-to-Pass ... 3-8Halogen Bulbs ... 5-41Headl

LATCH SystemChild Restraints ... 1-42Liftgate ... 2-10L

Maintenance Schedule (cont.)Maintenance Footnotes ... 6-7Maintenance Record ... 6-14Ma

PPark (P)Shifting Into ... 2-23Shifting Out of ... 2-24ParkingBr

Removing the Flat Tire and Installing theSpare Tire ... 5-65Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...

Securing a Child RestraintRear Seat Position ... 1-48Right Front Seat Position ... 1-50S

TCS Warning Light ... 3-29Theft-Deterrent, Radio ... 3-81Theft-Deterrent Syst

VVehicleControl ... 4-6Damage Warnings ... ivLoading ...

Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt,but the child is so small that the shoulder beltis very close to the child’s face or neck?A: If the

Infants and Young ChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needs protection! This includesinfants and all other children. Neither the distancetraveled nor the ag

Vehicle Damage WarningsAlso, in this manual you will find these notices:Notice: These mean there is something that coulddamage your vehicle.A notice te

{CAUTION:Children who are up against, or very close to,any airbag when it inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulderbelts of

{CAUTION:Newborn infants need complete support,including support for the head and neck.This is necessary because a newborn infant’sneck is weak and it

Child Restraint SystemsAn infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in amotor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designedto restrain or posit

A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint forthe child’s body with the harness and also sometimeswith surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-li

Q: How Should I Use a Child Restraint?A: A child restraint system is any device designed foruse in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or positionchild

When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to theinstructions that come with the restraint which may be onthe restraint itself or in a booklet, or

Where to Put the RestraintAccident statistics show that children are safer if theyare restrained in the rear rather than the front seat.We, therefore,

Configurations for Use ofTwo Child RestraintsA. Child restraint usingLATCHB. Occupant prohibitedA. Occupant prohibitedB. Child restraint usingLATCHA. C

Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH)Your vehicle has the LATCH system. The LATCHsystem holds a child restraint during driving or in acrash. T

Top Tether AnchorA top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraintto the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into thevehicle. The top tethe

These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:v

Lower Anchor and Top Tether AnchorLocationsi (Top Tether Anchor):Seating positions withtop tether anchors.j (Lower Anchor):Seating positions withtwo l

Securing a Child Restraint Designed forthe LATCH System{CAUTION:If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attachedto anchors, the restraint will not be a

A. Passenger’s Side Rear Seat Lower AnchorsB. Center Rear Seat Lower AnchorsC. Driver’s Side Rear Seat Lower AnchorsMake sure to attach the child rest

2.3. Route, attach and tighten the top tetheraccording to your child restraint instructionsand the following instructions:If the position you areusing

Securing a Child Restraint in aRear Seat PositionIf your child restraint is equipped with the LATCHsystem, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children(

4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out ofthe retractor to set the lock.5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint,pull th

To remove the child restraint, if the top tether isattached, disconnect it. Unbuckle the vehicle’s safetybelt and let it go back all the way. The safe

A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facingchild restraint. If you need to secure a forward-facingchild restraint in the right front seat,

5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out ofthe retractor to set the lock.6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint,pull th

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’ssafety belt and let it go back all the way. The safetybelt will move freely again and be rea

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Here are the most important things to know about theairbag system:{CAUTION:You can be severely injured or killed in a crashif you are not wearing your

{CAUTION:Both frontal and side impact airbags inflatewith great force, faster than the blink of aneye. If you are too close to an inflating airbag,as yo

There is an airbagreadiness light on theinstrument panel cluster,which shows the airbagsymbol.The system checks the airbag electrical system formalfun

The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in theinstrument panel on the passenger’s side.If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the driveran

If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the right frontpassenger and the person seated directly behind thatpassenger, it is in the ceiling above

When Should an Airbag Inflate?The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbagsare designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontalor near-front

Your vehicle may or may not have side impact airbags.See Airbag System on page 1-53. Side impact airbagsare intended to inflate in moderate to severe s

What Will You See After anAirbag Inflates?After a frontal airbag inflates, it quickly deflates,so quickly that some people may not even realize theairbag

Your vehicle has a feature that may automaticallyunlock the doors and turn the interior dome lamp onand flash the parklamps on and off when the airbags

Adding Equipment to YourAirbag-Equipped VehicleQ: Is there anything I might add to the front orsides of the vehicle that could keep theairbags from wo

Front Seats ...1-2Manual Seats ...1-2Driver Seat Heigh

Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a Crash{CAUTION:A crash can damage the restraint systems inyour vehicle. A damaged restraint systemmay not prope

Keys ...2-2Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3Remote Keyless Entry Sy

Keys{CAUTION:Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons. They couldoperate the power windows or other controls o

Notice: If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle,you may have to damage the vehicle to get in.Be sure you have spare keys.If your vehicle is equippe

Remote Keyless Entry SystemOperationWith this feature, you can lock and unlock the doorsfrom about 26 feet (8 m) away using the remote keylessentry tr

Matching Transmitter(s) to Your VehicleEach remote keyless entry transmitter is coded toprevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.If a t

ResynchronizationThis is used to keep the transmitter of the vehiclecommunicating with the receiver of the vehicle.Resynchronization may be required d

There are a couple of ways to manually lock or unlockyour vehicle.From the outside, use the key in the driver’s door.From the inside, use the lock con

Automatic Door LockWith this feature, all the doors will automatically lockwhen the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P) ifthe ignition is in the run

To open a rear door while the security lock is on,do the following:1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entrytransmitter, the front door power

Front SeatsManual Seats{CAUTION:You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicleis moving. The sudden

Liftgate{CAUTION:It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate orliftglass open because carbon monoxide (CO)gas can come into your vehicle. You canno

Windows{CAUTION:Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome by the extreme heatan

Power WindowsThe window switches for all doors are located on thecenter console. A window switch for each rear window islocated on each rear door.To o

Theft-Deterrent SystemsVehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrentfeatures, we know

Content Theft-Deterrent PersonalizationTo change the mode that your vehicle is programmed to,do the following:1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACC (Acce

Passlock®Your vehicle has the Passlock®theft-deterrent system.This light will come on forthe theft-deterent systemand is located on theinstrument pane

Ignition PositionsWith the key in the ignitionswitch, you can turn it tofour different positions.A warning tone will soundif you open the driver’sdoor

Starting the EngineMove your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).Your engine will not start in any other position — that isa safety feature. To res

Engine Coolant HeaterIf your vehicle has this feature, in very cold weather0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heatercan help. You will get easi

Automatic Transaxle OperationThe shift lever is located on the center console.There are several different positions for the automatictransaxle.PARK (P

Driver Seat Height AdjusterIf your vehicle has a manual driver seat height adjuster,it is located on the outboard side of the seat near thefront of th

REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicleis moving forward could damage the transaxle.The repairs would

LOW TWO (L2): This position gives you morepower but lower fuel economy than AUTOMATICOVERDRIVE (D). You can use LOW TWO (L2) on hills.It can help cont

Parking BrakeThe parking brake lever is located to the right of thedriver’s seat.To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal downand pull up on the

Shifting Into Park (P){CAUTION:It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle ifthe shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with theparking brake firmly s

Torque LockIf you are parking on a hill and you do not shift yourtransaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of thevehicle may put too much force on

Parking Over Things That Burn{CAUTION:Things that can burn could touch hot exhaustparts under your vehicle and ignite. Do notpark over papers, leaves,

Running the Engine While ParkedIt is better not to park with the engine running. But if youever have to, here are some things to know.{CAUTION:Idling

MirrorsManual Rearview MirrorTo adjust the angle of the mirror, move the mirror to aposition that allows you see to out of the back window.To adjust t

Compass VariancePress the on/off button twice to turn on the compass.Compass variance is the difference between earth’smagnetic north and true geograp

Compass CalibrationThe compass may need calibration if one of thefollowing occurs:• After approximately five seconds, the display doesnot show a compas