2001 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual

Litho in U.S.A.Part Number 10424655 A First Edition

Copyright General Motors Corporation 2000All Rights Reserved

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WindowsKeys and Door LocksRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) SystemHatch/Trunk Lid ReleaseAutomatic Transmission Manual TransmissionParking BrakeTilt WheelTurn Signal/Multifunction LeverWindshield Wipers

Cruise ControlExterior and Interior LampsMirrorsStorage CompartmentsConvenience NetAccessory Power OutletInstrument Panel, Warning Lights and GagesDriver Information CenterHead-Up Display

Seats and Seat ControlsSafety Belts

Air Bag SystemRestraint Systems for Children

Section 1

Section 2

Seats and Restraint Systems

Features and Controls

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents (cont'd)

Defensive DrivingDrunken DrivingControl of a VehicleBrakingSteering

Driving Tips for Various Road ConditionsRecreational Vehicle TowingLoading Your VehicleTowing a Trailer

Heating and Air ConditioningSetting the Radio Clock

Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player (Option)Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature

Hazard Warning FlashersJump StartingTowing Your Vehicle

Engine OverheatingChanging a Flat TireIf You're Stuck

Problems on the Road

Section 3

Section 4

Section 5

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Your Driving and the Road

Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

Table of Contents (cont'd)

Maintenance Schedule

Service and Appearance Care

Section 7

Section 6

Scheduled MaintenanceOwner Checks and ServicesPeriodic Maintenance Inspections

Recommended Fluids and LubricantsMaintenance Records

FuelChecking Fluids and LubricantsGM Oil Life SystemEngine Air Cleaner/FilterBrakesBulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade ReplacementTires and WheelsAppearance CareElectrical System/Fuses and Circuit BreakersCapacities and SpecificationsNormal Maintenance Replacement Parts

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Table of Contents (cont'd)

Customer Assistance Information

In the Index you will find an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.

Section 8 Customer Satisfaction ProceduresCustomer Assistance OfficesRoadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation

Warranty Information (See Warranty Manual)Reporting Safety Defects on page 8-10Service Publications

IndexSection 9

Please refer to the last page of this manual for your Service Station Guidev

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Corvette: The American Dream MachineIn the early 50s, it was only a designers dream. Todaythe Corvette stands alone as Americas dream car -- atestament to its unmistakable charisma and theexcitement it inspires. Unique styling, powerfulperformance and an undeniable panache have madeCorvette one of the most celebrated sports cars in the world.

In 1953, Corvette produced 300 new lightweightfiberglass roadsters. A handful went to projectengineers, General Motors managers, and a select groupof movie stars and celebrities. With a two-speedPowerglide automatic transmission, Blue Flamesix-cylinder engine, and gleaming Polo White exterior,the Corvette began its drive into the heart of America.

Designers freshened up the Vette in 1956 by adding aremovable hardtop and the famous Corvette coves.The sculptured body enhanced its sporty look, and astandard 210-horsepower Chevy V8 engine solidifiedCorvettes reputation as a production race car.

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In 1963, Corvette hit the road with an eye-catching newlook -- the Sting Ray coupe. An instant success, thenow-classic Sting Ray featured concealed headlampsand a unique split rear window. The split window wouldonly be offered in 1963, making this model among themost prized Corvettes ever built.

Restyled inside and out for 1968, this Vette sported alean and hungry shape, creating a sense of motion evenwhen standing still. And for the first time, Corvetteoffered removable roof panels.

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For its 25th anniversary, the 1978 Corvette paced the 62nd Annual Indianapolis 500 and received a new fastbackroofline with a wide expanse of glass that wrapped around the sides.

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In 1984, the fourth generation of Americas favoritesports car anticipated the future with a sleek look andadvanced technology that provided superior handlingand performance. Windshield angle was the sheerest ofany domestic vehicle, cornering ability the tightest ofany production car. In short, the 1984 redesign enhancedthe Corvettes reputation as a leader in the world sportscar market.

After 44 years of production, Corvette only got better.The fifth-generation Corvette arrived in 1997, featuringa completely restyled body and a new, all-aluminum, 5.7 Liter, 345-horsepower LS1 V8 engine.

The structure of the fifth-generation redesign is thestiffest ever developed in 44 years of Corvetteproduction, resulting in unparalleled ride quality andoutstanding handling. Also unique to the new Corvetteis a rear-mounted transmission.Available as a Coupe for 1997, the new Corvette offeredsuch standard features as extended-mobility tires, aBose audio system, and a new, latch-operated roofdesigned for easy removal.

With many design cues inspired by the classic models of the 1960s, the new fifth-generation Corvette is animpressive combination of sleek styling and world-classsports car performance. For 1998, in addition to theCoupe, a convertible was reintroduced. Thefifth-generation Corvette rollout was completed in 1999with the introduction of the hardtop model.

For 2001, all hardtop models become the higherperformance Z06. The Z06 model features theperformance enhanced LS6 engine, specific suspensioncomponents and exterior/interior differentiation.

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Corvette Assembly Plant

The Corvette Assembly Plant in Bowling Green,Kentucky is one of the most sophisticated andcomputerized automobile assembly facilities in the world. To build your 2001 Corvette, over 1,025 employes teamed up with the 58 high-tech robots that assist in a variety of processes, from weldingto painting.

The Bowling Green facility is Corvettes third homesince 1953. Since beginning production in June of 1981, it has become one of Kentuckys most popular tourist attractions.

Corvette Assembly Plant tours are available. For dates and times, call (270) 745-8228. Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more.

The new National Corvette Museum, located near theassembly plant, opened its doors in September of 1994.It is also attracting tourists to the area. For moreinformation, call 1-800-53-VETTE (83883) or (270) 781-7973.

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How to Use this ManualMany people read their owners manual from beginningto end when they first receive their new vehicle. If youdo this, it will help you learn about the features andcontrols for your vehicle. In this manual, youll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly.

Safety Warnings and SymbolsYou will find a number of safety cautions in this book.We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignorethe warning.

CAUTION:

These mean there is something that could hurtyou or other people.

In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce thehazard. Please read these cautions. If you dont, you orothers could be hurt.

You will also find a circlewith a slash through it inthis book. This safetysymbol means Dont,Dont do this or Dontlet this happen.

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Vehicle Damage WarningsAlso, in this book you will find these notices:

NOTICE:

These mean there is something that coulddamage your vehicle.

In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damagewould not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to helpavoid the damage.

When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words.

Youll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They usethe same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.

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For example,these symbolsare used on anoriginal battery:

CAUTIONPOSSIBLE

INJURY

PROTECTEYES BY

SHIELDING

CAUSTICBATTERY

ACID COULDCAUSEBURNS

AVOIDSPARKS OR

FLAMES

SPARK ORFLAMECOULD

EXPLODEBATTERY

These symbols are important foryou and your passengerswhenever your vehicle is driven:

CHILDRESTRAINTTOP STRAP

ANCHOR

DOOR LOCKUNLOCK

FASTENSEAT

BELTS

POWERWINDOW

AIR BAG

These symbolshave to do withyour lamps:

MASTERLIGHTING

SWITCH

TURNSIGNALS

PARKINGLAMPS

HAZARDWARNINGFLASHER

DAYTIMERUNNING

LAMPS

FOG LAMPS

These symbolsare on some ofyour controls:

WINDSHIELDWIPER

WINDSHIELDWASHER

WINDSHIELDDEFROSTER

REARWINDOW

DEFOGGER

VENTILATINGFAN

These symbolsare used onwarning andindicator lights:

ENGINECOOLANT

TEMP

BATTERYCHARGING

SYSTEM

BRAKE

COOLANT

ENGINE OILPRESSURE

ANTI-LOCKBRAKES

Here are someother symbolsyou may see:

FUSE

LIGHTER

HORN

FUEL

Vehicle SymbolsThese are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. Also see Warning Lights and Gages in the Index.

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Model ReferenceThis manual covers these models:

Z06

Coupe

Convertible

Service Station Guide

Oil ViscosityEngine Oil

See Section 6

Tire PressureSee Section 6

Engine Oil DipstickSee Section 6

Cooling SystemSee Section 5

BatterySee Section 6

Windshield Washer Fluid

See Section 6Hood ReleaseSee Section 6

Remote Fuel Release DoorSee Section 6

For

a More Detailed Look at

What's Under the HoodSee Section 6

Alternate Fuel Door Release

See Section 6

FuelUse unleaded only.

See Section 6for octane ratings.

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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Here youll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can alsolearn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.

1-2 Seats and Seat Controls1-6 Safety Belts: Theyre for Everyone1-11 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About

Safety Belts -- and the Answers1-12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly1-12 Driver Position1-18 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy1-19 Passenger Position

1-19 Air Bag System1-24 Air Bag Off Switch1-28 Children1-31 Restraint Systems for Children1-40 Older Children1-43 Safety Belt Extender1-43 Checking Your Restraint Systems1-44 Replacing Restraint System Parts After

a Crash

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Seats and Seat ControlsThis part tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them,and also about reclining seatbacks and seatback latches.

Manual Seats

CAUTION:

You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual drivers seat while the vehicle ismoving. The sudden movement could startle andconfuse you, or make you push a pedal when youdont want to. Adjust the drivers seat only whenthe vehicle is not moving.

To move a manual seat, pull up on the lever located infront of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move theseat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place.

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Power Seats (Option)

The control for the power seats is located on theoutboard side of each seat, near the base.Different parts of the power seat control move differentparts of the seat. To move the seat forward or rearward,move the control in that direction. Move the control upto raise the seat and down to lower it. By tilting the backof the control, it will raise or lower the back of the seat.Tilting the front of the control will raise or lower thefront of the seat.

Your preferred seat position can be stored and recalled ifyou have the memory option. See Memory in the Index.

Sport Seat (Option)

If your vehicle is equipped with a sport seat, there arethree other controls that help you change the shape ofthe seat in addition to the power seat control. There aretwo lumbar supports for the middle (A) and lower (B)back. Theres also a side bolster control (C) that adjuststhe sides of the seat around you to give you more lateral support.

For lumbar support, move each control (A and B)forward to inflate or rearward to deflate.

Move the side bolster control (C) up for more sidesupport and down for less support.

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Reclining Seatbacks

The lever for the reclining seatback is located on theoutboard side of each seat, near the base.

To adjust the seatback, lean slightly forward to lift yourweight off the seatback. Pull completely up on the leveruntil it stops, and lean back to position the seatback towhere you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatbackinto place.

But dont have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.

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CAUTION:

Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle isin motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckleup, your safety belts cant do their job whenyoure reclined like this.The shoulder belt cant do its job because itwont be against your body. Instead, it will be infront of you. In a crash you could go into it,receiving neck or other injuries.The lap belt cant do its job either. In a crash thebelt could go up over your abdomen. The beltforces would be there, not at your pelvic bones.This could cause serious internal injuries.For proper protection when the vehicle is inmotion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly.

Seatback Latches

Both seatbacks fold forward to give you access to therear area. To fold a seatback forward, lift this latch,which is located on top of the backside of the seat, andpull the seatback forward. The seatback will lock downin this position. To unlock, lift up on the latch and pushthe seatback rearward. When you return the seatback toits original position, make sure the seatback is locked in place.

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CAUTION:

If the seatback isnt locked, it could moveforward in a sudden stop or crash. That couldcause injury to the person sitting there. Alwayspress rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked.

Safety Belts: Theyre for EveryoneThis part of the manual tells you how to use safety beltsproperly. It also tells you some things you should not dowith safety belts.

And it explains the air bag system.

CAUTION:

Dont let anyone ride where he or she cant weara safety belt properly. If you are in a crash andyoure not wearing a safety belt, your injuriescan be much worse. You can hit things inside thevehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriouslyinjured or killed. In the same crash, you mightnot be if you are buckled up. Always fasten yoursafety belt, and check that your passengers beltis fastened properly too.

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CAUTION:

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,people riding in these areas are more likely to beseriously injured or killed. Do not allow people toride in any area of your vehicle that is notequipped with seats and safety belts. Be sureeveryone in your vehicle is in a seat and using asafety belt properly.

Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminderto buckle up. See SafetyBelt Reminder Light in the Index.

In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says towear safety belts. Heres why: They work.

You never know if youll be in a crash. If you do have acrash, you dont know if it will be a bad one.

A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be soserious that even buckled up a person wouldnt survive.But most crashes are in between. In many of them,people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walkaway. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed.

After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up doesmatter ... a lot!

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Why Safety Belts WorkWhen you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.

Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose its just a seat on wheels.

Put someone on it.

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Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The riderdoesnt stop.

The person keeps going until stopped by something.

In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...

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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 distance,and your strongest bones take the forces. Thats whysafety belts make such good sense.

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Here Are Questions Many People AskAbout Safety Belts -- and the AnswersQ: Wont I be trapped in the vehicle after an

accident if Im wearing a safety belt?

A: You could be -- whether youre wearing a safetybelt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt,even if youre upside down. And your chance ofbeing conscious during and after an accident, soyou can unbuckle and get out, is much greater ifyou are belted.

Q: If my vehicle has air bags, why should I have towear safety belts?

A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be inmost of them in the future. But they aresupplemental systems only; so they work withsafety belts -- not instead of them. Every air bagsystem ever offered for sale has required the use ofsafety belts. Even if youre in a vehicle that has airbags, you still have to buckle up to get the mostprotection. Thats true not only in frontal collisions,but especially in side and other collisions.

Q: If Im a good driver, and I never drive far fromhome, why should I wear safety belts?

A: You may be an excellent driver, but if youre in anaccident -- even one that isnt your fault -- you andyour passenger can be hurt. Being a good driverdoesnt protect you from things beyond yourcontrol, such as bad drivers.

Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of seriousinjuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h).

Safety belts are for everyone.

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How to Wear Safety Belts ProperlyAdultsThis part is only for people of adult size.

Be aware that there are special things to know aboutsafety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see the part of this manualcalled Children. Follow those rules for everyones protection.

First, youll want to know which restraint systems yourvehicle has.

Well start with the driver position.

Driver PositionThis part describes the drivers restraint system.

Lap-Shoulder BeltThe driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Heres how to wear it properly.

1. Close and lock the door.

2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To seehow, see Seats in the Index.

3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.Dont let it get twisted.

The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the beltacross you very quickly. If this happens, let the beltgo back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the beltacross you more slowly.

When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all theway, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the wayand start again. See Lap Belt Cinch Feature in the Index.

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4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.

Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isnt long enough, see Safety BeltExtender at the end of this section.

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

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. And youd be less likelyto slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the beltwould apply force at your abdomen. This could causeserious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should goover the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of thebody are best able to take belt restraining forces.

The safety belt locks if theres a sudden stop or crash, orif you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.

Lap Belt Cinch Feature

If you do not want the lap belt to move freely, pull thelap belt out all the way to set the lock. To permit the lapbelt to move freely again, unbuckle the belt, let it retractall the way, and buckle up again.

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Q: Whats wrong with this?

A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It wont give nearlyas much protection this way.

CAUTION:

You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt istoo loose. In a crash, you would move forwardtoo much, which could increase injury. Theshoulder belt should fit against your body.

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Q: Whats 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 like this. In a crash,the belt would go up over your abdomen. Thebelt forces would be there, not at the pelvicbones. This could cause serious internal injuries.Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.

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Q: Whats 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 injured if you wear theshoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, yourbody would move too far forward, which wouldincrease the chance of head and neck injury.Also, the belt would apply too much force to theribs, which arent as strong as shoulder bones.You could also severely injure internal organslike your liver or spleen.

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Q: Whats wrong with this?

A: The belt is twisted across the body.

CAUTION:

You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. Ina crash, you wouldnt have the full width of thebelt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted,make it straight so it can work properly, or askyour dealer to fix it.

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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 of theway. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both thebelt and your vehicle.

Safety Belt Use During PregnancySafety belts work for everyone, including pregnantwomen. Like all occupants, they are more likely to beseriously injured if they dont wear safety belts.

A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, andthe lap portion should be worn as low as possible, belowthe rounding, throughout the pregnancy.

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The best way to protect the fetus is to protect themother. When a safety belt is worn properly, its morelikely that the fetus wont be hurt in a crash. Forpregnant women, as for anyone, the key to makingsafety belts effective is wearing them properly.

Passenger PositionThe passengers safety belt works the same way as the drivers safety belt. See Driver Position earlier inthis section.

Air Bag SystemThis part explains the air bag system.

Your vehicle has air bags -- one air bag for the driverand another air bag for the passenger.

Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk ofinjury from the force of an inflating air bag. But theseair bags must inflate very quickly to do their job andcomply with federal regulations.

Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system:

CAUTION:

You can be severely injured or killed in a crash ifyou arent wearing your safety belt -- even if youhave air bags. Wearing your safety belt during acrash helps reduce your chance of hitting thingsinside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Airbags are supplemental restraints to the safetybelts. All air bags are designed to work withsafety belts, but dont replace them. Air bags aredesigned to work only in moderate to severecrashes where the front of your vehicle hitssomething. They arent designed to inflate at allin rollover, rear, side or low-speed frontalcrashes. And, for unrestrained occupants, airbags may provide less protection in frontalcrashes than more forceful air bags haveprovided in the past. Everyone in your vehicleshould wear a safety belt properly -- whether ornot theres an air bag for that person.

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CAUTION:

Air bags inflate with great force, faster than theblink of an eye. If youre too close to an inflatingair bag, as you would be if you were leaningforward, it could seriously injure you. Safetybelts help keep you in position before and duringa crash. Always wear your safety belt, even withair bags. The driver should sit as far back aspossible while still maintaining control of the vehicle.

CAUTION:

Anyone who is up against, or very close to, anyair bag when it inflates can be seriously injuredor killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offerthe best protection for adults, but not for youngchildren and infants.

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Neither the vehicles safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young childrenand infants need the protection that a childrestraint system can provide. Always securechildren properly in your vehicle. To read how,see the part of this manual called Children.

There is an air bag readinesslight on the instrumentpanel, which shows the air bag symbol.

The system checks the air bag electrical system formalfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electricalproblem. See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Indexfor more information.

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How the Air Bag System Works

Where are the air bags?

The drivers air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel.

The passengers air bag is in the instrument panel on thepassengers side.

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CAUTION:

If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag might not inflate properly or itmight force the object into that person. The pathof an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Dontput anything between an occupant and an airbag, and dont attach or put anything on thesteering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering.

When should an air bag inflate?

An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severefrontal or near-frontal crash. The air bag will inflateonly if the impact speed is above the systems designedthreshold level. If your vehicle goes straight into awall that doesnt move or deform, the threshold level isabout 9 to 15 mph (14 to 24 km/h). The threshold levelcan vary, however, with specific vehicle design, so thatit can be somewhat above or below this range.

If your vehicle strikes something that will move ordeform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will behigher. The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers,side impacts or rear impacts, because inflation wouldnot help the occupant.

In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the damageto a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were.Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact andhow quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal ornear-frontal impacts.

What makes an air bag inflate?

In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensingsystem detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The sensingsystem triggers a release of gas from the inflator, whichinflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag and relatedhardware are all part of the air bag modules inside thesteering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the passenger.

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How does an air bag restrain?

In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions,even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel orthe instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protectionprovided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force ofthe impact more evenly over the occupants upper body,stopping the occupant more gradually. But air bagswould not help you in many types of collisions,including rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts,primarily because an occupants motion is not towardthose air bags. Air bags should never be regarded asanything more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to severe frontal ornear-frontal collisions.

What will you see after an air bag inflates?

After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quicklythat some people may not even realize the air baginflated. Some components of the air bag module -- thesteering wheel hub for the drivers air bag, or theinstrument panel for the passengers bag -- will be hotfor a short time. The parts of the bag that come intocontact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch.There will be some smoke and dust coming from ventsin the deflated air bags. Air bag inflation doesnt preventthe driver from seeing or from being able to steer thevehicle, nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle.

CAUTION:

When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air.This dust could cause breathing problems forpeople with a history of asthma or otherbreathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in thevehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so.If you have breathing problems but cant get outof the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then getfresh air by opening a window or door.

In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag,windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.Additional windshield breakage may also occur from thepassenger air bag.

Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After theyinflate, youll need some new parts for your air bagsystem. If you dont get them, the air bag systemwont be there to help protect you in another crash.A new system will include air bag modules andpossibly other parts. The service manual for yourvehicle covers the need to replace other parts.

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Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module,which records information about the air bag system.The module records information about the readinessof the system, when the system commands air baginflation and drivers safety belt usage atdeployment. The module also records speed, enginerpm, brake and throttle data.

Let only qualified technicians work on your air bagsystem. Improper service can mean that your air bag system wont work properly. See your dealer for service.

NOTICE:

If you damage the covering for the drivers or thepassengers air bag, the bag may not workproperly. You may have to replace the air bagmodule in the steering wheel or both the air bagmodule and the instrument panel for thepassengers air bag. Do not open or break the airbag coverings.

Air Bag Off SwitchYour vehicle has a switch in the glove box that you canuse to turn off the passengers air bag.

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This switch should only be turned to AIR BAG OFF ifthe person in the passengers position is a member of apassenger risk group identified by the nationalgovernment as follows:

Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) must ride in thefront seat because:

my vehicle has no rear seat;

my vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodatea rear-facing infant seat; or

the infant has a medical condition which, accordingto the infants physician, makes it necessary for theinfant to ride in the front seat so that the driver canconstantly monitor the childs condition.

Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must ride in thefront seat because:

my vehicle has no rear seat;

although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rearseat(s) whenever possible, children ages 1 to 12sometimes must ride in the front because no space isavailable in the rear seat(s) of my vehicle; or

the child has a medical condition which, accordingto the childs physician, makes it necessary for thechild to ride in the front seat so that the driver canconstantly monitor the childs condition.

Medical Condition. A passenger has a medicalcondition which, according to his or her physician:

causes the passenger air bag to pose a special riskfor the passenger; and

makes the potential harm from the passenger air bagin a crash greater than the potential harm fromturning off the air bag and allowing the passenger,even if belted, to hit the dashboard or windshield in a crash.

CAUTION:

If the passengers air bag is turned off for aperson who isnt in a risk group identified by thenational government, that person wont have theextra protection of an air bag. In a crash, the airbag wouldnt be able to inflate and help protectthe person sitting there. Dont turn off thepassengers air bag unless the person sitting thereis in a risk group.

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To turn off the passengers air bag, insert your ignitionkey into the switch, push in, and move the switch to AIR BAG OFF.

The AIR BAG OFF light on the center console switchpanel will come on to let you know that the passengersair bag is off. The passengers air bag will remain offuntil you turn it back on again, and the AIR BAG OFFlight will stay on to remind you that the air bag is off.

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To turn the passengers air bag on again, insert yourignition key into the switch, push in, and move theswitch to the ON position.

Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped VehicleAir bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced.There are parts of the air bag system in several placesaround your vehicle. You dont want the system toinflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Yourdealer and the service manual have information aboutservicing your vehicle and the air bag system. Topurchase a service manual, see Service and OwnerPublications in the Index.

CAUTION:

For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key isturned off and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can still inflate during improper service. Youcan be injured if you are close to an air bag whenit inflates. Avoid yellow wires, wires wrappedwith yellow tape or yellow connectors. They areprobably part of the air bag system. Be sure tofollow proper service procedures, and make surethe person performing work for you is qualifiedto do so.

The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.

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ChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needs protection! This includesinfants and all other children. Neither the distancetraveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes theneed, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, thelaw in every state in the United States and in everyCanadian province says children up to some age must berestrained while in a vehicle.

Infants and Young ChildrenEvery time infants and young children ride in vehicles,they should have the protection provided by theappropriate restraint. Young children should not use thevehicles safety belts, unless there is no other choice.

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CAUTION:

People should never hold a baby in their armswhile riding in a vehicle. A baby doesnt weighmuch -- until a crash. During a crash a baby willbecome so heavy it is not possible to hold it. Forexample, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a240-lb. (110 kg) force on a persons arms. A babyshould be secured in an appropriate restraint.

CAUTION:

Children who are up against, or very close to, anyair bag when it inflates can be seriously injuredor killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offeroutstanding protection for adults and olderchildren, but not for young children and infants.Neither the vehicles safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young childrenand infants need the protection that a childrestraint system can provide.

Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints?

A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by thevehicles owner, are available in four basic types.Selection of a particular restraint should take intoconsideration not only the childs weight, heightand age but also whether or not the restraint will becompatible with the motor vehicle in which it willbe used.

For most basic types of child restraints, there aremany different models available. When purchasinga child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used ina motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have alabel saying that it meets federal motor vehiclesafety standards.

The restraint manufacturers instructions that comewith the restraint state the weight and heightlimitations for a particular child restraint. Inaddition, there are many kinds of restraintsavailable for children with special needs.

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CAUTION:

Newborn infants need complete support,including support for the head and neck. This isnecessary because a newborn infants neck isweak and its head weighs so much compared withthe rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in arear-facing seat settles into the restraint, so thecrash forces can be distributed across thestrongest part of an infants body, the back andshoulders. Infants always should be secured inappropriate infant restraints.

CAUTION:

The body structure of a young child is quiteunlike that of an adult or older child, for whomthe safety belts are designed. A young childs hipbones are still so small that vehicles regularsafety belt may not remain low on the hip bones,as it should. Instead, it may settle up around thechilds abdomen. In a crash, the belt would applyforce on a body area thats unprotected by anybony structure. This alone could cause serious orfatal injuries. Young children always should besecured in appropriate child restraints.

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Restraint Systems for Children

An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in amotor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed torestrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface.Make sure that the infants head rests toward the centerof the vehicle.

A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with theseating surface against the back of the infant. Theharness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash,acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.

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A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint forthe childs body with the harness and also sometimeswith surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.

A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed toimprove the fit of the vehicles safety belt system. Somebooster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and somehigh-back booster seats have a five-point harness. Abooster seat can also help a child to see out the window.

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Q: How do child restraints work?A: A child restraint system is any device designed for

use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or positionchildren. A built-in child restraint system is apermanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-onchild restraint system is a portable one, which ispurchased by the vehicles owner.

For many years, add-on child restraints have usedthe adult belt system in the vehicle. To help reducethe chance of injury, the child also has to besecured within the restraint. The vehicles beltsystem secures the add-on child restraint in thevehicle, and the add-on child restraints harnesssystem holds the child in place within the restraint.

One system, the three-point harness, has straps thatcome down over each of the infants shoulders andbuckle together at the crotch. The five-pointharness system has two shoulder straps, two hipstraps and a crotch strap. A shield may take theplace of hip straps. A T-shaped shield has shoulderstraps that are attached to a flat pad which rests lowagainst the childs body. A shelf- or armrest-typeshield has straps that are attached to a wide,shelf-like shield that swings up or to the side.

When choosing a child restraint, be sure the childrestraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, itwill have a label saying that it meets federal motorvehicle safety standards.

Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You mayfind these instructions on the restraint itself or in abooklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system inyour vehicle, but the child also has to be secured withinthe restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury.When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to theinstructions that come with the restraint which may beon the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to thismanual. The child restraint instructions are important, soif they are not available, obtain a replacement copy fromthe manufacturer.

The child restraint must be secured properly in thepassenger seat. If you want to secure a rear-facing childrestraint in the passengers seat, turn off the passengersair bag. See Air Bag Off Switch and Securing aChild Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position in the Index for more on this, including important safety information.

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CAUTION:

A child in a rear-facing child restraint can beseriously injured or killed if the passengers airbag inflates. This is because the back of therear-facing child restraint would be very close tothe inflating air bag. Be sure to turn off the airbag before using a rear-facing child restraint inthe passenger seat position.

Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can movearound in a collision or sudden stop and injure people inthe vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any childrestraint in your vehicle -- even when no child is in it.

Top StrapSome child restraints have a top strap, or top tether. It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision.For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored tothe vehicle.

If the child restraint does not have a top strap, one canbe obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints. Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kitis available.

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In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing childrestraints have a top strap, and that the strap beanchored. In the United States, some child restraints alsohave a top strap. If your child restraint has a top strap, itshould be anchored.

If your vehicle is a Z06, an anchor bracket for a topstrap is located behind the passengers seat in the cargoarea. Anchor the top strap to the bracket.

If your vehicle is a convertible or has a removable roof,dont use a child restraint with a top strap in yourvehicle because the strap cannot be anchored properly.You shouldnt use this type of child restraint withoutanchoring the top strap.

Once you have the top strap anchored, youll be ready tosecure the child restraint itself. Tighten the top strapwhen and as the child restraint manufacturersinstructions say.

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Securing a Child Restraint in the PassengerSeat Position

Your vehicle has a passenger air bag. Theres an air bagoff switch in the glove box you can use to turn off thepassengers air bag when you want to secure arear-facing child restraint at the passengers position.See Air Bag Off Switch in the Index for more on this,including important safety information.

Unless the passengers air bag has been turned off, never put a rear-facing child restraint in this vehicle.Heres why:

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CAUTION:

A child in a rear-facing child restraint can beseriously injured or killed if the passengers airbag inflates. This is because the back of therear-facing child restraint would be very close tothe inflating air bag. Do not use a rear-facingchild restraint in this vehicle unless thepassengers air bag has been turned off.

If a forward-facing child restraint is suitable foryour child, always move the passenger seat as farback as it will go.

CAUTION:

If the air bag readiness light ever comes on whenyou have turned off the air bag, it means thatsomething may be wrong with the air bag system.The passengers air bag could inflate even thoughthe switch is off. If this ever happens, dont letanyone whom the national government hasidentified as a member of a passenger air bagrisk group sit in the passengers position (forexample, dont secure a rear-facing childrestraint in your vehicle) until you have yourvehicle serviced. See Air Bag Off Switch in the Index.

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Youll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier partabout the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sureto follow the instructions that came with the childrestraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when andas the instructions say.

1. Your vehicle has a passengers air bag. If you areusing a rear-facing child restraint in this seat, makesure the air bag is turned off. See Air Bag OffSwitch in the Index. If your child restraint isforward-facing, always move the seat as far back asit will go before securing it in this seat. See Seatsin the Index.

2. Put the restraint on the seat.

3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulderportions of the vehicles safety belt through oraround the restraint. The child restraint instructionswill show you how.

If the shoulder belt goes in front of the childs face orneck, put it behind the child restraint.

4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button ispositioned so you would be able to unbuckle thesafety belt quickly if you ever had to.

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5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of theretractor to set the lock.

6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into theretractor while you push down on the child restraint.You may find it helpful to use your knee to pushdown on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.

7. Push and pull the child restraint in differentdirections to be sure it is secure.

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To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehiclessafety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety beltwill move freely again and be ready to work for an adultor larger child passenger.

If you were using a rear-facing child restraint, turn onthe passengers air bag when you remove the rear-facingchild restraint from the vehicle unless the person whowill be sitting there is a member of a passenger air bagrisk group. See Air Bag Off Switch in the Index.

CAUTION:

If the passengers air bag is turned off for aperson who isnt in a risk group identified by thenational government, that person wont have theextra protection of an air bag. In a crash, the airbag wouldnt be able to inflate and help protectthe person sitting there. Dont turn off thepassengers air bag unless the person sitting thereis in a risk group. See Air Bag Off Switch inthe Index for more on this, including importantsafety information.

Older Children

Older children who have outgrown booster seats shouldwear the vehicles safety belts.

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Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts?A: If possible, an older child should wear a

lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint ashoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt shouldnot cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fitsnugly below the hips, just touching the top of thethighs. It should never be worn over the abdomen,which could cause severe or even fatal internalinjuries in a crash.

In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strikeother people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safetybelts properly.

CAUTION:

Never do this.Here two children are wearing the same belt. Thebelt cant properly spread the impact forces. In acrash, the two children can be crushed togetherand seriously injured. A belt must be used byonly one person at a time.

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Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt,but the child is so small that the shoulder belt isvery close to the childs face or neck?

A: Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, butbe sure that the shoulder belt still is on the childsshoulder, so that in a crash the childs upper bodywould have the restraint that belts provide.

CAUTION:

Never do this.Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behindthe child. If the child wears the belt in this way, ina crash the child might slide under the belt. Thebelts force would then be applied right on thechilds abdomen. That could cause serious orfatal injuries.

The lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snugon the hips, just touching the childs thighs. This appliesbelt force to the childs pelvic bones in a crash.

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Safety Belt ExtenderIf the vehicles safety belt will fasten around you, youshould use it.

But if a safety belt isnt long enough to fasten, yourdealer will order you an extender. Its free. When you goin to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so theextender will be long enough for you. The extender willbe just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle thatyou choose. Dont let someone else use it, and use itonly for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach itto the regular safety belt.

Checking Your Restraint SystemsNow and then, make sure the safety belt reminder lightand all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors andanchorages are working properly. Look for any otherloose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you seeanything that might keep a safety belt system fromdoing its job, have it repaired.

Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in acrash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt istorn or frayed, get a new one right away.

Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, andhave them repaired or replaced. (The air bag systemdoes not need regular maintenance.)

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Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a CrashIf youve had a crash, do you need new belts?

After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if wornduring a more severe crash, then you need new belts.

If you ever see a label on the drivers safety belt thatsays to replace the belt, be sure to do so. Then the newbelt will be there to help protect you in a collision. Youwould see this label on the belt near the latch plate.

If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collisiondamage also may mean you will need to have safety beltor seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairsmay be necessary even if the belt wasnt being used atthe time of the collision.

If an air bag inflates, youll need to replace air bagsystem parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier inthis section.

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Section 2 Features and Controls

Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything isworking properly -- and what to do if you have a problem.

2-2 Windows2-4 Keys2-6 Door Locks2-7 Memory (Option)2-9 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System2-14 Hatch/Trunk Lid Release2-19 Theft-Deterrent System2-20 PASS-Key2-21 New Vehicle Break-In2-22 Ignition Switch2-24 Starting Your Engine2-26 Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only)2-28 Automatic Transmission Operation2-31 Manual Transmission Operation2-35 Parking Brake2-36 Shifting Into PARK (P)

(Automatic Transmission Only)2-38 Shifting Out of PARK (P)

(Automatic Transmission)

2-38 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual TransmissionModels Only)

2-39 Parking Over Things That Burn2-39 Engine Exhaust2-40 Running Your Engine While Youre Parked

(Automatic Transmission)2-40 Limited-Slip Rear Axle2-41 Selective Real Time Damping (SRTD) (Option)2-43 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever2-51 Exterior Lamps2-53 Interior Lamps2-54 Mirrors2-57 Storage Compartments2-62 Roof Panel (If Equipped)2-69 Convertible Top (Option)2-76 The Instrument Panel -- Your

Information System2-80 Warning Lights, Gages and Messages2-93 Driver Information Center (DIC)

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Windows

CAUTION:

Leaving children in a vehicle with the windowsclosed is dangerous. A child can be overcome bythe extreme heat and can suffer permanentinjuries or even death from heat stroke. Neverleave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with thewindows closed in warm or hot weather.

Power WindowsWith power windows, switches on the door control eachwindow when the ignition is on or when RAP is present.See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) in the Index.

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Express-Down Windows Both the drivers and passengers window switches havethe express-down feature. Tap AUTO and immediatelyrelease. The window will lower completely. To stop theexpress-down feature from lowering the windowcompletely, simply tap the switch again.

You can also open the window any amount by pressingand releasing the switch.

To close the window, press and hold the up arrow.

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Keys

CAUTION:

Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons. A child orothers could be badly injured or even killed.

They could operate the power windows or othercontrols or even make the vehicle move. Dontleave the keys in a vehicle with children.

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One key is used for theignition, the drivers doorand all other locks.

When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer gives thefirst owner a key and a bar coded tag. Both the key andthe tag are attached to a key ring.

The paper tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or aqualified locksmith how to make an extra key. Keep thebar-coded tag in a safe place. If you lose your key, youllbe able to have a new one made easily using this tag. Ifyour key doesnt have a tag and you need a new ignitionkey, go to your Chevrolet dealer for the correct key code.

If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle, callChevrolet Roadside Assistance. See RoadsideAssistance in the Index for more information.

NOTICE:

Your vehicle has a number of features that canhelp prevent theft. But you can have a lot oftrouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lockyour key inside. You may even have to damageyour vehicle to get in. So be sure you have anextra key.

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Door Locks

CAUTION:

Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially children -- can

easily open the doors and fall out of amoving vehicle. When a door is locked, thehandle wont open it. You increase thechance of being thrown out of the vehicle ina crash if the doors arent locked. So, wearsafety belts properly and lock the doorswhenever you drive.

Young children who get into unlockedvehicles may be unable to get out. A childcan be overcome by extreme heat and cansuffer permanent injuries or even deathfrom heat stroke. Always lock your vehiclewhenever you leave it.

Outsiders can easily enter through anunlocked door when you slow down or stopyour vehicle. Locking your doors can helpprevent this from happening.

There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.

From the outside, use your door key on the drivers sideor the remote keyless entry transmitter.

If your theft-deterrent system is armed, unlock thedrivers door with the key or by using the remotekeyless entry transmitter to open either door to avoidsetting off the alarm. See Theft-Deterrent System inthe Index.

To lock the door from the inside, move the lever locatedon the door forward. To unlock it, move the lever on thedoor rearward.

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Power Door Locks

Press the power door switch on either door to unlock orlock both doors at once.

Inadvertent Lockout ProtectionIf you press the power door lock switch when a door isopen and a key is in the ignition, a chime will sound. If the power door lock switch is pressed again withinfive seconds, the doors will lock.

Leaving Your VehicleIf you are leaving the vehicle, take your key, open yourdoor and set the locks from inside or with the remotekeyless entry transmitter. Then get out and close the door.

Memory (Option)

MEMORY can store and recall the settings for thedrivers seat position, the outside rearview mirrorpositions, telescopic steering wheel (if equipped), radiopresets, tone, volume, playback mode (AM/FM, tape or CD), last displayed station, compact disc position andtape direction and the last climate control setting.

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The MEMORY buttons are located on the drivers door,above the power mirror controls. The MEMORYbuttons can store and recall settings for up to threedrivers. Use button 1 to store the settings for the first driver, button 2 for a second driver or pressbuttons 1 and 2 at the same time for a third driver. To store your memory settings:

1. Adjust your settings for the drivers seat position,outside rearview mirror positions, and telescopicsteering wheel (if equipped).

2. Press and hold a MEMORY button. The light abovethe MEMORY button will glow steady for onesecond and then flash once when the settings arecomplete. Then the light will go off.

3. Set the climate control temperature, fan speed andmode settings, radio presets, tone, volume, playbackmode (AM/FM, tape or CD), tape direction andcompact disc position.

Your memory settings are now programmed. Anychanges that are made to the audio system and climatecontrols while driving will be automatically stored whenthe ignition key is turned off.

When first entering your vehicle, after pressing theunlock button on your remote keyless entry transmitteror a MEMORY button, a recall of your settings willoccur when the door is closed and the ignition key is inthe ignition switch. As the memory settings are recalled,the light above the button will flash until the correctsettings are achieved, then glow for five seconds when complete.

A memory recall can be stopped by pressing anymemory seat, mirror or steering column position button.

When your remote keyless entry transmitter has beenprogrammed to driver 1, 2 or 3, and you insert the key intothe ignition, memory will also occur. Drivers 1, 2 and 3 correspond to the order in which your remote keylessentry transmitters were programmed. See Fob Trainingin the Index for more information.

Memory recall will not work if the vehicle is moving.Memory recall will be temporarily interrupted duringengine crank.

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) SystemYour vehicle has a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) systemthat allows you to lock and unlock your doors, unlockyour hatch/trunk lid, turn the panic alarm on and off anddisarm or arm your theft-deterrent system. The rangedistance is as much as 100 feet (30 m) away.

Your vehicle comesstandard with twotransmitters, and up to three can be matched toyour vehicle.

See Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle later inthis section.

Your RKE system operates on a radio frequency subjectto Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rulesand with Industry Canada.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Changes or modifications to this system by other than anauthorized service facility could void authorization touse this equipment.

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If you ever notice a decrease in the remote keyless entrytransmitter range, try doing one of the following:

Check the distance. You may be too far from yourvehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainyor snowy weather.

Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may beblocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left orright, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.

Check to determine if battery replacement isnecessary. See the instructions that follow.

Check to make sure that an electronic device such as a cellular phone or lap top computer is not causing interference.

Try to resynchronize the transmitter. See Resynchronization in this section.

If youre still having trouble, see your dealer or aqualified technician for service.

OperationThe drivers door will unlock when the unlock button onthe remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, or pressthe unlock button again within 10 seconds to unlockboth doors. Also, by pressing the unlock button, it mayautomatically disarm your theft-deterrent system,depending on how the theft-deterrent system isprogrammed. If its dark enough outside, your interiorlamps will come on.

Your memory settings will also be recalled when youpress the unlock button on the remote keyless entrytransmitter. See Memory in the Index for more information.

The hatch/trunk lid will unlock when the button with thetrunk symbol is pressed, as long as the ignition is turnedto OFF.

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The system has a feature that makes it difficult for youto lock your keys in your vehicle. If you leave your keysin the ignition and attempt to lock the doors, the vehiclewill not lock and a chime will sound to remind you thatthe keys are in the ignition. If the door lock is pressedagain, within five seconds, the doors will lock and thekeys can be locked in the vehicle. This system cantguarantee that you will never be locked out of yourvehicle. Always remember to take your keys with you.

Panic Alarm Button

When you press the horn button on the remote keylessentry transmitter, the horn will sound. This panic alarmbutton will allow you to attract attention, if needed.

If the horn alarm sounds, there are three ways to turn it off:

Push the panic alarm button again on the remotekeyless entry transmitter.

Wait 90 seconds, and the horn will turn off by itself.

Turn the key to any position in the ignition, except OFF.

RKE Settings

You can adjust the settings on the system through theDriver Information Center (DIC). You can change thetype of alarm used by the theft-deterrent system. See Driver Information Center Controls and Displaysin the Index for more information.

Matching Transmitter(s) to Your VehicleEach remote keyless entry transmitter is coded toprevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can bepurchased through your dealer. Remember to bring anyremaining transmitters with you when you go to yourdealer. When the dealer matches the replacementtransmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmittersmust also be matched. Once your dealer has coded thenew transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock yourvehicle. Each vehicle can have only three transmittersmatched to it.

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To match transmitters to your vehicle:

1. Turn the ignition key to ON.

2. Clear any warning messages on the Driver InformationCenter (DIC) by pressing the RESET button.

3. Press the OPTIONS button on the DIC several timesuntil the blank page is displayed, then press and holdthe RESET button for two seconds.

4. When the message FOB TRAINING is displayed,push the RESET button once. The message HOLDLK + UNLK 1ST FOB in the DIC will be displayed.

5. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on thefirst transmitter simultaneously for five seconds.

6. When a transmitter is learned (matched), the DICwill display FOB LEARNED and then prompt youto learn the second transmitter.

7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 for the third transmitter.

8. Remove the key from the ignition.

The programming mode will shut off if any of followinghas occurred:

You dont program any transmitters for two minutes.

You take the key out of the ignition.

You have programmed three transmitters.

Battery ReplacementUnder normal use, the battery in your remote keylessentry transmitter should last about three years.

You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter wontwork at the normal range in any location. If you have toget close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,its probably time to change the battery.

NOTICE:

When replacing the battery, use care not to touchany of the circuitry. Static from your bodytransferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter.

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Replacing the Battery in the RemoteKeyless Entry Transmitter

1. Insert a coin into the slot on the back of thetransmitter and gently pry apart the front and back.

2. Gently pull the battery out of the transmitter.

3. Put the new battery in the transmitter, positive (+)side up. Use a battery, type CR2032, or equivalent.

4. Reassemble the transmitter. Make sure to put ittogether so water wont get in.

5. Test the transmitter.

Resynchronizing Your TransmitterYour RKE system uses a continually changing code forincreased security. Normally, the receiver in yourvehicle will keep track of this changing code. If yourvehicle does not respond to your transmitter, do thefollowing to determine whats wrong:

1. Get closer to the vehicle and try pressing a buttonagain. Your battery may be low. If so, see BatteryReplacement in the Index.

2. While standing close to your vehicle, press the lock and unlock buttons on your transmitter at thesame time and hold for seven seconds. This willattempt to resynchronize the security code in yourRKE transmitter.

3. When resynchronization is achieved, the horn will chirp.

If attempts to resynchronize your transmitter to thevehicle are not successful, you may need to match thetransmitter to the vehicle. See Matching Transmitter(s)to Your Vehicle in the Index.

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Hatch/Trunk Lid Release

To use the hatch/trunk lid release on vehicles with anautomatic transmission, your vehicle must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). For manual transmissions,set the parking brake. See Parking Brake in the Index.

Press the button with the trunk symbol on it, located at theleft side of the steering column on the instrument panel, torelease the hatch/trunk lid from inside your vehicle.

The remote keyless entry transmitter will also releasethe hatch/trunk lid. See Remote Keyless Entry Systemin the Index.

If your vehicle is equipped with a hatch and you have lostbattery power, use the manual release cables to open thehatch. To access the cables, remove the two access panelslocated in the rear of the trunk area. There is one cablelocated under each access panel. See Rear StorageCompartments in the Index for more information.

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Pull each cable straight down for each latch to releasethe hatch.

If your vehicle is equipped with a convertibletop/hardtop and you have lost battery power, use themanual release cable to open the trunk lid. To access thecable, remove the center storage compartment lidlocated in the rear of the trunk area. See Rear StorageCompartments in the Index for more information.

Pull the cable straight down to release the trunk lid.

If your vehicle is equipped with a convertible top andtrunk release handle and you have lost battery power,use the trunk release handle to open the trunk. See Trunk Release Handle in the Index for more information.

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CAUTION:

It can be dangerous to drive with the hatch/trunklid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas cancome into your vehicle. You cant see or smellCO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.If you must drive with the hatch/trunk lid openor if electrical wiring or other cable connectionsmust pass through the seal between the body andthe hatch/trunk lid: Make sure all other windows are shut. Turn the fan on your heating or cooling

system to its highest speed with the settingon BI-LEVEL or VENT. That will forceoutside air into your vehicle. See ComfortControls in the Index.

If you have air outlets on or under theinstrument panel, open them all the way.

See Engine Exhaust in the Index.

NOTICE:

If you put things in the hatch/trunk area, be surethey wont break the glass when you close it.Never slam the hatch/trunk lid down. You couldbreak the glass or damage the defogger grid.When you close the hatch/trunk lid, make sureyou pull down from the center, not the sides. Ifyou pull the hatch/trunk lid down from the sidetoo often, the weatherstrip can be damaged.

NOTICE:

Do not store heavy or sharp objects in the rearstorage compartments located in the hatch/trunkarea. If you do, the objects could damage the underbody.

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Trunk Release Handle (If Equipped)NOTICE:

The trunk release handle was not designed to beused to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchorpoint when securing items in the trunk. Improperuse of the trunk release handle could damage it.

There is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle locatedon the rear wall of the trunk below the latch. This handlewill glow following exposure to light. Pull the releasehandle down to open the trunk from the inside.

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TheftVehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrentfeatures, we know that nothing we put on it can make itimpossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help.

Key in the IgnitionIf you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, its aneasy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- sodont do it.

When you park your vehicle and open the drivers door,youll hear a chime reminding you to remove your keyfrom the ignition and take it with you. Always do this.Your ignition will be locked. If you have an automatictransmission, it will be locked. If you have a manualtransmission, the steering wheel will also be locked.And remember to lock the doors.

Parking at NightPark in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock yourvehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight.Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.

Parking LotsEven if you park in a lot where someone will bewatching your vehicle, its still best to lock it up andtake your keys. But what if you have to leave your key?Do not leave valuables in your vehicle, since therewould be no place to secure them.

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Theft-Deterrent SystemYour vehicle is equipped with a theft-deterrent alarm system.

With this system, theSECURITY light will flash as you open the door (if your ignition is off). Thislight reminds you to arm thetheft-deterrent system.

Arming the SystemUse one of the two following items listed here to armthe system:

Press the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter.

Open the door. (The SECURITY light should flash.)Lock the door with the power door lock switch. TheSECURITY light will stop flashing and stay on.Close the door. The SECURITY light should go off.

Testing the AlarmUse the following to test the system:

1. Make sure the hatch/trunk lid is latched.

2. Lower the window on the drivers door.

3. Manually arm the system.

4. Close the doors and wait 15 seconds.

5. Reach through the open window and manuallyunlock the drivers door.

6. Open the door. The alarm should sound.

7. Turn off the alarm.

If the alarm is inoperative, check to see if the hornworks. If not, check the horn fuse. See Fuses andCircuit Breakers in the Index. If the horn works, but the alarm doesnt go off, see your dealer.

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Disarming the SystemAlways use your key or the remote keyless entrytransmitter to unlock a door. Unlocking a door any otherway will set off the alarm. If your alarm sounds, listedbelow are the ways you can disarm it:

Unlock the drivers door with your key.

Put the key in the ignition.

Press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter.

Now, if a door or the hatch/trunk lid is opened withoutthe key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, thealarm will go off. Your horn will sound for two minutes,then it will go off to save battery power. And, yourvehicle wont start.

The theft-deterrent system wont arm if you lock thedrivers door with a key, the manual door lock, or if youuse the power door lock after the doors are closed.

If your passenger stays in the vehicle when you leavewith the keys, have the passenger lock the vehicle afterthe doors are closed. This way the alarm wont arm, andyour passenger wont set it off.

PASS-KeyYour vehicle is equippedwith the PASS-Key(Personalized AutomotiveSecurity System)theft-deterrent system.PASS-Key is a passivetheft-deterrent system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition.

PASS-Key uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key thatmatches a decoder in your vehicle.

When the PASS-Key system senses that someone is usingthe wrong key, it shuts down the vehicles starter and fuelsystems. For about three minutes, the starter wont workand fuel wont go to the engine. If someone tries to startyour vehicle again or uses another key during this time,the shutdown period will start over again. This discouragessomeone from randomly trying different keys withdifferent resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match.

The key must be clean and dry before its inserted in theignition or the engine may not start. If the SECURITYlight comes on, the key may be dirty or wet.

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If this happens and the starter wont work, turn theignition off. Clean and dry the key, wait three minutesand try again. If the starter still wont work, wait threeminutes and try the other ignition key. At this time, youmay also want to check the fuses (see Fuses and CircuitBreakers in the Index). If the starter wont work withthe other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicledoes start, the first ignition key may be faulty. See yourdealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key.If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged ormissing resistor pellet, you will see no SECURITYlight. You dont have to wait three minutes before tryingthe proper key.

If the resistor pellet is damaged or missing, the starterwont work. Use the other ignition key, and see yourdealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key tohave a new key made.

If the SECURITY light comes on while driving, haveyour vehicle serviced as soon as possible.

If you lose or damage a PASS-Key ignition key, see yourdealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key. In anemergency, call Chevrolet Roadside Assistance. SeeRoadside Assistance in the Index for more information.

New Vehicle Break-In

NOTICE:

Your vehicle doesnt need an elaboratebreak-in. But it will perform better in the longrun if you follow these guidelines:

Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) orless for the first 500 miles (805 km).

Dont drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first 500 miles (805 km).Dont make full-throttle starts.

Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this timeyour new brake linings arent yet brokenin. Hard stops with new linings can meanpremature wear and earlier replacement.Follow this breaking-in guideline everytime you get new brake linings.

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Front Air DamYour vehicle is equipped with a front air dam which hasminimal ground clearance for aerodynamics. For thisreason, the air dam has a spring-loaded hinge providedand it will retract with road contact.

Under normal operation, the air dam will occasionallycontact some road surfaces (speed bumps, drivewayramps, etc.). This can be heard inside the vehicle as ascraping noise. This is normal and does not indicate a problem.

Use care when approaching bumps or objects on roadsurfaces and avoid them when possible.

Ignition SwitchWith the key in the ignitionswitch, you can turn theswitch to four positions.

OFF: The only position from which you can remove the key.

If you have an automatic transmission, the ignitionswitch cant be turned to OFF unless the shift lever is in PARK (P).

ACC: This is the position in which you can operateyour electrical power accessories. With the key in thisposition, the automatic transmission and steeringcolumn will unlock.

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CAUTION:

If you have a manual transmission, removing thekey from the ignition switch will lock the steeringcolumn and result in a loss of ability to steer thevehicle. This could cause a collision. If you needto turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving,turn the key to ACC.

NOTICE:

If your key seems stuck in OFF and you cantturn it, be sure you are using the correct key; ifso, is it all the way in? Turn the key only withyour hand. Using a tool to force it could breakthe key or the ignition switch. If none of thisworks, then your vehicle needs service.

ON: This is the position to which the switch returnsafter you start the engine and release the switch. Theswitch stays in ON when the engine is running. But evenwhen the engine is not running, you can use ON tooperate your electrical power accessories and to displaysome instrument panel cluster messages and telltales.

START: This position starts the engine. When theengine starts, release the key. The ignition switch willreturn to ON for normal driving.

When the engine is not running, ACC and ON allow youto operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio.

A warning tone will sound if you open the drivers doorwhen the ignition is in OFF or ACC and the key is in the ignition.

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)With RAP, your power windows and the audio systemwill continue to work for up to 15 minutes after theignition key is turned to OFF and neither door is opened.If a door is opened, the power windows and audiosystem will shut off.

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Starting Your EngineThis vehicle has a computer system that monitors enginespeed, throttle and pedal position, and records thecurrent status.

Automatic TransmissionMove your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).Your engine wont start in any other position -- thats asafety feature. To restart when youre already moving,use NEUTRAL (N) only.

NOTICE:

Dont try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle ismoving. If you do, you could damage thetransmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when yourvehicle is stopped.

Manual TransmissionThe gear selector should be in NEUTRAL and the parkingbrake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and startthe engine. Your vehicle wont start if the clutch pedal isnot all the way down -- thats a safety feature.1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the

ignition key to START. When the engine starts, letgo of the key. The idle speed will go down as yourengine gets warm.

NOTICE:

Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to bedrained much sooner. And the excessive heat candamage your starter motor. Wait about 15 secondsbetween each try to help avoid draining yourbattery or damaging your starter.

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2. If it doesnt start within 10 seconds, push theaccelerator pedal all the way to the floor, while youhold the ignition key in START. When the enginestarts, let go of the key and let up on the acceleratorpedal. Wait about 15 seconds between each try.

When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0F or -18C), do this:1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the

ignition key to START and hold it there. When theengine starts, let go of the key. Use the acceleratorpedal to maintain engine speed, if you have to, untilyour engine has run for a while.

2. If your engine still wont start (or starts but then stops),it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushingyour accelerator pedal all the way to the floor andholding it there as you hold the key in START for aboutthree seconds. When the engine starts, let go of the keyand accelerator. If the vehicle starts briefly but thenstops again, do the same thing, but this time keep thepedal down for five or six seconds. This clears the extragasoline from the engine.

NOTICE:

Your engine is designed to work with theelectronics in your vehicle. If you add electricalparts or accessories, you could change the waythe engine operates. Before adding electricalequipment, check with your dealer. If you dont,your engine might not perform properly.

Starter Interlock FeatureFor your convenience and to avoid damage to yourstarter, your vehicle is equipped with a starter interlockfeature. This feature will not allow you to crank theengine when the vehicle is already running.

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Racing or Other Competitive DrivingSee your Warranty Book before using your vehicle forracing or other competitive driving.

NOTICE:

If you use your vehicle for racing or othercompetitive driving, your engine may use moreoil than it would with normal use. Low oil levelscan damage the engine. Be sure to check the oillevel often during racing or other competitivedriving and keep the level at or near 1 quart (1 L)above the upper mark that shows the properoperating range on the engine oil dipstick. Forinformation on how to add oil, see Adding Oilunder Engine in the Index. After thecompetitive driving, remove excess oil so that thelevel on the dipstick is not above the upper markthat shows the proper operating range.

Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only)

The engine coolant heater is located on the drivers sideof the engine under the manifold.

In very cold weather, 0F (-18C) or colder, the enginecoolant heater can help. Youll get easier starting andbetter fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually,the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum offour hours prior to starting your vehicle.

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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater1. Turn off the engine.

2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.

The electrical cord is attached to the generatorbracket assembly, between the generator and thewindshield washer fluid tank.With the headlampsclosed, route the cord in the opening between theheadlamp door and the fender panel on the driversside of the vehicle. Do not pinch the cord whenclosing the hood.

3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet.

CAUTION:

Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outletcould cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrongkind of extension cord could overheat and causea fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug thecord into a properly grounded three-prong110-volt AC outlet. If the cord wont reach, use aheavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated forat least 15 amps.

4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and storethe cord as it was before to keep it away from movingengine parts. If you dont, it could be damaged.

How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in?The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kindof oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying tolist everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer inthe area where youll be parking your vehicle. The dealercan give you the best advice for that particular area.

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Automatic Transmission Operation

There are several different positions for your shift lever.

PARK (P): This position locks your rear wheels. Its thebest position to use when you start your engine becauseyour vehicle cant move easily.

CAUTION:

It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if theshift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with theparking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.

Dont leave your vehicle when the engine isrunning unless you have to. If you have left theengine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.You or others could be injured. To be sure yourvehicle wont move, even when youre on fairlylevel ground, always set your parking brake andmove the shift lever to PARK (P).

See Shifting Into PARK (P) in the Index.

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Be sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before startingthe engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmissionshift lock control system. You have to fully apply yourregular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) whenthe ignition key is in ON. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and release the shiftlever button as you maintain brake application. Then pressthe shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gearyou wish. If you do not apply the brake after 15 secondsonce the ignition is turned on, you will receive a PRESSBRAKE BEFORE SHIFT message in the DriverInformation Center (DIC). See Shifting Out of PARK (P) in the Index.

REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.

NOTICE:

Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage yourtransmission. Shift to REVERSE (R) only afteryour vehicle is stopped.

To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,ice or sand without damaging your transmission, seeStuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow in the Index.

NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesnt connect with the wheels. To restart when yourealready moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.

CAUTION:

Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) whileyour engine is racing (running at high speed) isdangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on thebrake pedal, your vehicle could move veryrapidly. You could lose control and hit people orobjects. Dont shift out of PARK (P) orNEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing.

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NOTICE:

Damage to your transmission caused by shiftingout of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with theengine racing isnt covered by your warranty.

AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (): This position is fornormal driving.

THIRD (3): This position is also used for normaldriving, however, it offers more power and lower fueleconomy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ().

Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3)instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ():

When driving on hilly, winding roads.

When going down a steep hill.

SECOND (2): This position gives you more power butlower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills.It can help control your speed as you go down steepmountain roads, but then you would also want to useyour brakes off and on.

If you manually select SECOND (2) when you start thevehicle, the transmission will drive (and stay) in secondgear. You may use this feature for reducing torque to

the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehiclefrom a stop on slippery road surfaces, or for preventingthe transmission from downshifting into FIRST (1) insituations where a downshift would be undesirable.

FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can use iton very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selectorlever is put in FIRST (1), the transmission wont shift intofirst gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.

NOTICE:

If your rear wheels cant rotate, dont try todrive. This might happen if you were stuck invery deep sand or mud or were up against a solidobject. You could damage your transmission.Also, if you stop when going uphill, dont hold yourvehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. Thiscould overheat and damage the transmission. Useyour brakes or shift into PARK (P) to hold yourvehicle in position on a hill.

Maximum engine speed is limited to protect