Air Replenishment Cycle

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The air replenishment cycle serves to ensure that the shock absorbers are filled with at least minimum residual pressure. The sensor commands an air replenishment cycle each time the ignition switch is turned on. Sensor position is checked when the ignition switch is turned on. If the sensor indicates that it is not necessary to raise or lower the vehicle, an internal timer circuit is activated. After a 30 second delay, the compressor is turned on for approximately 4 seconds. This ensures that the shock absorbers are filled with adequate residual pressure.

If the weight is added to, or removed from, the vehicle during the initial 30 second delay, the air replenishment cycle will be overridden and the vehicle will raise or lower after the normal delay.