2006 Buick Lacrosse Owners Manual

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L (Panic Alarm): Press this button to activate the alarm. The ignition must be in OFF or ACCESSORY for the alarm to work. When the alarm button is pressed, the headlamps will ﬂash and the horn will sound repeatedly for two minutes. The alarm will turn off when the ignition is moved to RUN or the alarm button is pressed again. Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your GM dealer. Remember to bring any additional transmitters so they can also be re-coded to match the new transmitter. Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. The vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it. 2-5 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is probably time to change the battery. The KEY FOB BATT LOW message in the vehicle’s DIC will display if the remote keyless entry transmitter battery is low. Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. 2-6 To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter, do the following: 1. Insert a ﬂat object, with a thin edge, into the notch located below the panic alarm button, and separate the bottom half from the top half of the transmitter. 2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object to do this. 3. Slide the new battery into the transmitter with the positive (+) side of the battery facing up. Use one three-volt, CR2032 battery, or equivalent type. 4. Snap the front and the back of the transmitter together. Make sure the cover is on tight, so water will not get inside the transmitter. 5. Test the operation of the transmitter with the vehicle. Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may have a remote starting feature. This feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle. It may also start up the vehicle’s heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger. When the remote start system is active, the climate control system will heat and cool the inside of the vehicle based on the outside temperature. The rear window defogger will be turned on by the climate control system when it is heating the inside of the vehicle. Normal operation of the system will return after the key is turned to the RUN position. Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles. Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is low on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel. The remote start feature provides two separate starts per ignition cycle, each with 10 minutes of engine running time. The remote vehicle start feature needs to be reset after your vehicle’s engine is started two times using the transmitter’s remote start button. The remote start system is reset by inserting the vehicle’s key into the ignition switch and turning it to RUN. See Ignition Positions on page 2-23 for information regarding the ignition positions on your vehicle. Your remote keyless entry transmitter with the remote start button provides an increased range of operation. You can start your vehicle from an average range of approximately 492 feet (150 m) away. However the range may be less while the vehicle is running, and as a result, you may need to be closer to your vehicle to turn it off than you were to turn it on. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless Entry System on page 2-3 for additional information. 2-7 4. To manually shut off a remote start, do any of the following. The parking lamps will turn off: (cid:127) Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start button. Turn on the hazard warning ﬂashers. Turn the ignition switch to RUN and then to OFF. Your vehicle’s engine may be started two times using the transmitter’s remote start feature. If only one remote start procedure has been done, since last driving the vehicle, or resetting the remote start system, the engine may be started again remotely following the remote start procedure a second time If the remote start procedure is used again before the ﬁrst 10 minute time frame has ended, the ﬁrst 10 minutes will immediately expire and the second 10 minute time frame will start. / (Remote Start): If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the keyless entry transmitter will have a button with this symbol on it. To start the vehicle using the remote start feature, do the following: 1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock button, then immediately press and hold the transmitter’s remote start button for 4 seconds or until the turn signal lamps ﬂash. The vehicle’s doors will lock. 3. When the vehicle’s engine starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on while the engine is running. The engine will shut off automatically after 10 minutes, unless a time extension has been done or the vehicle’s key is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to RUN. If you enter the vehicle after a remote start, and the engine is still running, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to RUN to drive the vehicle. 2-8 (cid:127) (cid:127) The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if any of the follow occur: The remote start system is disabled through the DIC. The vehicle’s key is in the ignition. (cid:127) A door on the vehicle is open. The vehicle’s hood is open. The hazard warning ﬂashers are on. The check engine light is on. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-41. The engine coolant temperature is too high. The oil pressure is low. Two remote vehicle starts have already been provided for that ignition cycle. If a remote start is attempted and is unsuccessful, the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display REMOTE START DISABLED. Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start feature are shipped from the factory with the remote vehicle start system enabled. The system may be enabled or disabled through the DIC. See “REMOTE START” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-73 for additional information. If your vehicle does not have the DIC feature, and remote vehicle start was installed at the dealership, you will need to have the dealership enable or disable the system. Remote Start Ready If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle start feature, it may have the remote start ready feature. This feature allows your dealer to add the manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature. If the keyless entry transmitter has a plus (+) symbol on the back cover, your vehicle has the remote start ready feature. You can lock or unlock your vehicle from approximately 492 feet (150 m) away. See your dealer if you would like to add the manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature to your vehicle. 2-9 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) CAUTION: (Continued) (cid:127) Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening. There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle. From the outside, turn the door/ignition key in the driver’s door lock cylinder brieﬂy counterclockwise to unlock the driver’s door. Turn and hold it to unlock all the doors. You can also use the remote keyless entry transmitter. From the inside use the manual or power door locks. Doors and Locks Door Locks {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. (cid:127) Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive. (cid:127) Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-10 Delayed Locking Your vehicle may have this feature. If so, it delays the locking of the vehicle’s doors for ﬁve seconds after the last door is closed. Two chimes will sound when the power door lock switch or the LOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed when a door is open. The chimes indicate that the delayed locking feature is on. If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC), a warning will be displayed. The doors can be locked immediately by pressing the power door lock switch or the LOCK button on the transmitter a second time. The delayed locking feature will not activate when the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY. You can program this feature on or off through the Driver Information Center (DIC), if equipped. See “Delayed Locking” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-73. Power Door Locks To lock or unlock all doors from inside the vehicle, use the power door lock switch located on either front door armrest. Press the bottom of the switch to lock all doors. Press the top of the switch to unlock all doors. The driver’s and front passenger’s power door lock switch also releases the trunk lid. Press the top of the switch for approximately one and a half seconds to open the trunk. If the vehicle has the content theft-deterrent system, the vehicle is programmed from the factory to arm the system with the power door lock switch. If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC) this feature can be turned off. See “Content Theft” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-73. 2-11 Automatic Door Lock The vehicle’s doors are programmed from the factory to lock when the shift lever is moved into a forward gear, and to unlock when the shift lever is moved into PARK (P). If someone needs to get in or out of the vehicle after the doors have been locked, place the shift lever into PARK (P). You may also unlock all doors using the power door lock switch or unlock one door using the inside manual door lock. If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC), there are different programming options for locking and unlocking the doors automatically. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-73. Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle may have rear door security locks. These prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. The rear door security locks are located on the inside edge of each rear door. You must open the rear doors to access them. To set the locks, do the following: 1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position. 2. Close the door. 2-12 When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped, the power door lock switch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock. 2. Open the door from the outside. To cancel the rear door security lock, do the following: 1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside. 2. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the vertical position. Lockout Protection The lockout protection feature makes it more difficult to lock the key in the vehicle. If the driver’s door is open while the key is in the ignition, the door cannot be locked with the power door lock switch. This feature cannot guarantee that you will never be locked out of the vehicle. If the key is not left in the ignition, or, if the manual door lock is used, the key could still be locked inside the vehicle. Always remember to take the key with you. Trunk {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: (cid:127) Make sure all other windows are shut. (cid:127) Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control System. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-34. 2-13 (cid:127) Opening the Trunk To open the trunk from the outside, use the remote keyless entry transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. The ignition must be off, or the transaxle must be in PARK (P), to open the trunk. If the vehicle has lost power, you can open the trunk by lowering the split folding rear seat, if equipped, and pulling the emergency trunk release handle located in the trunk. See Split Folding Rear Seat on page 1-7 and “Emergency Trunk Release Handle” following. Remote Trunk Release This feature is used to unlock the trunk from inside the vehicle using the power door lock switch. Press and hold the top of the driver’s or front passenger’s power door lock switch for one and one-half seconds to unlock the trunk. The vehicle must be in PARK (P) to unlock the trunk. Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside. 2-14 Trunk Lid Pull Down Handle and Tie-Down Features There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located on the trunk latch of the trunk lid. This handle will glow following exposure to light. If ever needed, pull the emergency trunk release handle to open the trunk from the inside. Your vehicle has a trunk lid pull down handle (A) located on the inside of the trunk lid on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Use the handle to pull down the trunk lid when closing it. Your vehicle also has a tie-down feature (B) located on the inside the trunk lid on the passenger’s side of the vehicle that can be used to secure the trunk lid when large items are stored in the trunk. 2-15 Windows {CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. 2-16 Power Windows The switches on the driver’s door armrest are used to control each of the windows. The power window switches work while the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or while Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-23. Each passenger door has its own window switch. To lower the window, press and hold the front of the switch to the ﬁrst position until the window is at the desired level. To raise the window, pull up and hold the front of the switch. Express-Down Window The driver’s window switch has an express-down feature labeled AUTO. This allows you to lower the window completely without holding the switch. Press the front of the switch to the second position and release. To stop the window while it is lowering, brieﬂy pull up on the switch. Window Lockout o (Window Lockout): The driver’s window switches also include a lockout switch. Press the right side of the switch to prevent the rear passengers from using their window switches. The driver can still control all the windows and the front passenger can control their own window with the lockout on. Press the left side of the switch to return to normal window operation. A visible red bar on the right side of the switch indicates that the lockout is off. 2-17 Sun Visors To block out glare, swing down the sun visors. They can be detached from the center retainer and slid along the rod to cover different areas of the front window and rotated to cover the side windows. Visor Vanity Mirror Swing down the sun visors and lift the cover to expose the vanity mirror. Do not drive with the cover lifted due to possible glare impeding other drivers behind or to the side of the vehicle. Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent alarm system. A red light located on top of the instrument panel, toward the center of the vehicle and near the windshield, will ﬂash slowly when the system is armed. The theft-deterrent alarm system needs to be activated through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “CONTENT THEFT” under “Customization Menu Items” in DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-73. While armed, the doors will not unlock with the power door lock switch. The remote alarm will sound if someone tampers with the trunk or enters the vehicle without using the remote keyless entry transmitter or key to unlock the doors. The horn will sound and the headlamps will ﬂash for up to two minutes. The system will also cut off the fuel supply, preventing the vehicle from being driven. 2-18 Arming with the Power Lock Switch The vehicle’s content theft-deterrent alarm system can be activated when the key is removed from the ignition and the power door lock switch of either the driver’s or front passenger’s door is used to lock the vehicle. The door needs to be in the open position when pressing the power door lock switch. The alarm system will not activate if the door is closed when the power door lock switch is pressed. This system can be activated through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “CONTENT THEFT” under “Customization Menu Items” in DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-73. When the doors are locked using the power door lock switch of either front door, the red light on top of the instrument panel will start ﬂashing at a fast rate, indicating that the system is arming. After all the doors are locked there will be a time delay and then the red light will begin to ﬂash at a very slow rate, indicating the system is armed. Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter The alarm system will arm when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the doors after the key is removed from the ignition. The red light will come on to indicate that the system is arming. After all doors are closed and locked, and after a time delay, the red light will begin ﬂashing at a very slow rate to show the system is armed. Arming Conﬁrmation A red light located on top of the instrument panel, towards the center of the vehicle and near the windshield, will ﬂash slowly to conﬁrm when the system is armed. 2-19 Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter The alarm system will disarm when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the doors. The red light will go out to show that the system is disarmed. Disarming with Your Key The alarm system will disarm when the key is used to unlock the doors. The red light will stop ﬂashing when the system is disarmed. If you would like the key to disarm the alarm system, see “CONTENT THEFT” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-73 for more information. PASS-Key® III Your PASS-Key® III system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 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. 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 an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. PASS-Key® III uses a radio frequency transponder in the key that matches a decoder in your vehicle. 2-20 PASS-Key® III Operation Your vehicle is equipped with PASS-Key® III (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key® III is a passive theft-deterrent system. This means nothing special needs to be done to arm or disarm the system. It works when the key is inserted or removed from the ignition. PASS-Key III® uses a transponder in the ignition key that matches a decoder in the vehicle. When the PASS-Key® III system senses that the wrong key has been inserted into the ignition, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and fuel will stop ﬂowing to the engine. If someone tries to start the vehicle again with the wrong key, the vehicle will not start. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged to do so because of the high number of electrical key codes. When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the STARTING DISABLED warning message on the Driver Information Center (DIC) comes on, the key may have a damaged transponder. Turn the ignition off and try again. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-93. If the engine still does not start with the other key, the vehicle needs service. If the vehicle does start, the ﬁrst key may be faulty. See your dealer who can service the PASS-Key® III to have a new key made. In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6 for more information. It is possible for the PASS-Key® III decoder to accept the transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up to 10 keys may be programmed for the vehicle. The following procedure is for programming additional keys only. If all the programmed keys are lost or do not operate, see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key® III to have keys made and programmed to the system. 2-21 To program the new key do the following: 1. Verify that the new key has PK3 stamped on it. 2. Insert the master key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start, see your dealer for service. 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to OFF, and remove the key. 4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to RUN within ﬁve seconds of removing the original key. 5. The SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM warning message on the DIC will turn off, once the key has been programmed. It may not be apparent that the SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM warning message went on due to how quickly the key is programmed. 6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 if additional keys are to be programmed. If the SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM warning message appears and stays on the DIC while the vehicle is being driven, the engine will be able to be restarted if it is turned off. Your PASS-Key® III system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. The vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key® III system at this time. If the PASS-Key® III key is lost or stolen, see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key® III to have a new key made. 2-22 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: (cid:127) Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake, or slow, the vehicle. (cid:127) Avoid making hard stops for the ﬁrst 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. (cid:127) Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-38 for the trailer towing capabilities of your vehicle and more information. Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased. Ignition Positions With the ignition key in the ignition, the key can be turned to four different positions: Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with your hand. Make sure the key is in all the way. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. A (OFF): This is the only position in which the ignition key can be inserted or removed. This position locks the ignition and transaxle. It is a theft-deterrent feature. B (ACCESSORY): This position lets the radio and windshield wipers operate while the engine is off. To use ACCESSORY, turn the key clockwise. C (RUN): This position is where the key returns to after the vehicle is started. This position displays some of the warning and indicator lights. D (START): This position starts the engine. A warning chime will sound and the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display DRIVER’S DOOR AJAR when the driver’s door is opened if the ignition is in OFF, ACCESSORY and the key is in the ignition. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-57 for more information. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) If the vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP), certain features will continue to operate for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF unless a door is opened. 2-23 Starting the Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). The engine will not start in any other position — that is a safety feature. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle moving could damage the transaxle. Shift into PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as the engine gets warm. Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2. If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, hold your key in START for about 10 seconds at a time until the engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each try. When your engine has run for about 10 seconds to warm up, your vehicle is ready to be driven. Do not race your engine when it is cold. If the weather is below freezing (32°F or 0°C), let the engine run for a few minutes to warm up. 3. If your engine still will not start, or starts but then stops, it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts brieﬂy but then stops again, do the same thing. This time keep the pedal down for ﬁve or six seconds to clear the extra gasoline from the engine. After waiting about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure. Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you do not, your engine might not perform properly. Any resulting damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty. 2-24 Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may be equipped with this feature. In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use of the coolant heater is not required. Your vehicle may also have an internal thermostat in the plug end of the cord. This will prevent operation of the engine coolant heater when the temperature is at or above 0°F (−18°C) as noted on the cord. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is attached to the underside of the diagonal brace, which is located above the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter assembly. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a ﬁre. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you do not, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you will be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. 2-25 Automatic Transaxle Operation There is also a display located on the instrument panel cluster that will indicate the gear the vehicle is in. Console Shift Lever Your vehicle’s automatic transaxle may have a shift lever on the steering column or on the console between the seats. {CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. (Continued) CAUTION: 2-26 CAUTION: (Continued) Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-31. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-38. The positions for the shift lever are: PARK (P): This position locks the vehicle’s front wheels. It is the best position to use when the engine is started because the vehicle cannot move easily. Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You must fully apply the regular brakes before shifting from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. Release the shift lever button. Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P). See Shifting Out of Park (P) on page 2-32 Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. To rock the vehicle back and forth in order to get it out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transaxle, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-30. 2-27 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when the vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is ﬁrmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while the engine is running at high speed may damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speeds when shifting your vehicle. If your vehicle seems to start up rather Notice: slowly or not shift gears when you go faster, and you continue to drive your vehicle that way, you could damage the transaxle. Have your vehicle serviced right away. You can drive in SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) for higher speeds until then. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If more power is needed for passing, and the vehicle is: (cid:127) Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. (cid:127) Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator pedal all the way down. By doing this the vehicle will automatically shift down to the next gear and have more power. 2-28 THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, but it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): (cid:127) When driving on hilly, winding roads. (cid:127) When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears. (cid:127) When going down a steep hill. (cid:127) When driving in no-highway scenarios such as city streets. Notice: Driving in SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles (40 km) or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h) may damage the transaxle. Also, shifting into SECOND (2) at speeds above 65 mph (105 km/h) can cause damage. Drive in THIRD (3) or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) instead of SECOND (2). SECOND (2): This position gives the vehicle more power but lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control the speed going down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use the brakes off and on. FIRST (1): This position gives the vehicle even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (1), the transaxle will not shift into ﬁrst gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transaxle. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes, or parking brake to hold the vehicle in place. 2-29 Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. While you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position. A warning chime will sound and PARKING BRAKE ON will display in the DIC if the parking brake is set, the ignition is on, and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8km/h). For more information see Brake System Warning Light on page 3-38 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-57. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. If you are towing a trailer and parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-38. That section shows what to do ﬁrst to keep the trailer from moving. 2-30 Shifting Into Park (P) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-38. Steering Column Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) like this: (cid:127) Pull the lever toward you. (cid:127) Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). Console Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position by holding in the button on the shift lever and pushing it all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). 2-31 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could be injured. Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without ﬁrst pushing the button. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P). 2-32 Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To ﬁnd out how, see Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-31. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Shifting Out of Park (P) Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: (cid:127) Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in PARK (P) (cid:127) Prevent movement of the shift lever out of PARK (P) unless the ignition is in a position other than OFF. The shift lock is always functional except in the case of a an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery. If your vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery. See Jump Starting on page 5-42 Console Shift If your console shift cannot be moved out of PARK (P) 1. Apply and maintain the regular brakes. 2. Turn the ignition to the RUN position. See Ignition Positions on page 2-23 for more information. 3. Let up on the shift lever and make sure the shift lever is pushed all the way into PARK (P). 4. Then, move the shift lever into the desired gear. If you still cannot move the shift lever from PARK (P), consult your dealer or a professional towing service. Column Shift If your column shift cannot be moved out of PARK (P) 1. Apply and maintain the regular brakes. 2. Turn the Ignition key to the ACCESSORY position. See Ignition Positions on page 2-23 for more information. 3. Shift out of the PARK (P) position to the NEUTRAL (N) position. 4. Move the vehicle to a safe location. If you still cannot move the shift lever from PARK (P), consult your dealer or a professional towing service. 2-33 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: (cid:127) Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. (cid:127) Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. (cid:127) Repairs were not done correctly. (cid:127) Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modiﬁed improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: (cid:127) Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and (cid:127) Have your vehicle ﬁxed immediately. {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. 2-34 Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. {CAUTION: {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on page 2-34. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust — with CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See Winter Driving on page 4-26. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-31. If you are parking on a hill and if you are pulling a trailer, also see Towing a Trailer on page 4-38. 2-35 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror While sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. The day/night control at the bottom of the mirror lets you adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the lamps behind you. Turn the control to the right for nighttime conditions and to the center for daytime conditions. Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® The vehicle may have a mirror with Onstar®. While sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up and down and side to side. The mirror has a day/night control located at the bottom. Turn the control to the right for the night position to reduce glare from other vehicles’ headlamps. Turn the control to the front for the day position. There are also three OnStar® buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar®. See OnStar® System on page 2-38 for more information about the services OnStar® provides. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror While sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. The vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror that darkens gradually to reduce the glare of headlamps from behind. Push the button in the center of the mirror to turn this feature on or off. One photocell on the front of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside. Another photocell, facing rearward, senses headlamps behind you. To keep the photocells operating well, occasionally clean them with a cotton swab and glass cleaner. Push the two outer buttons at the bottom of the mirror to turn the map lamps on or off. 2-36 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® While sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. The vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with the OnStar® System. The automatic dimming feature is turned on or off by pressing the left button, located on the lower part of the mirror, for up to three seconds. When turned on, this mirror functions like the automatic dimming rearview mirror described previously. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2-36. There are also three OnStar® buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar®. See OnStar® System on page 2-38 for more information about the services OnStar® provides. Outside Power Mirrors The controls for the outside power mirrors, are located on the driver’s door armrest. Move the selector switch located below the four-way control pad to the left or right to choose either the driver’s side or passenger’s side mirror. To adjust a mirror, use the arrows located on the four-way control pad to move the mirror in the desired direction. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen while sitting in a comfortable driving position. Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror. 2-37 OnStar® System OnStar® uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and live advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If your airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar® Emergency where we can request emergency services be sent to your location. If you lock your keys in the car, call OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can send a signal to unlock your doors. If you need roadside assistance, press the OnStar® button and they will get you the help you need. Outside Power Heated Mirrors For information on the operation of the outside power mirrors see Outside Power Mirrors on page 2-37. If the vehicle has heated mirrors, they will warm up to melt ice and snow, and dissolve condensation when the defroster is turned on. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-25 or Climate Control System on page 3-22. Outside Convex Mirror {CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. The passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver’s seat, but it also makes things look farther away than they really are. 2-38 A complete OnStar® User’s Guide and the Terms and Conditions of the OnStar® Subscription Service Agreement are included in the vehicle’s glove box literature. For more information, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca. Contact OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or press the OnStar® button to speak to an OnStar® advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca. OnStar® Services For new vehicles equipped with OnStar®, the Safe and Sound Plan is included for one year from the date of purchase. You can extend this plan beyond the ﬁrst year, or upgrade to the Directions and Connections® Plan to meet your needs. For more information, press the OnStar® button to speak to an advisor. Safe and Sound Plan (cid:127) Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment (cid:127) Emergency Services (cid:127) Roadside Assistance (cid:127) Stolen Vehicle Tracking (cid:127) AccidentAssist (cid:127) Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert (cid:127) Remote Diagnostics (cid:127) Online Concierge Directions and Connections® Plan (cid:127) All Safe and Sound Plan Services (cid:127) Driving Directions (cid:127) RideAssist Information and Convenience Services OnStar® Personal Calling As an OnStar® subscriber, the Personal Calling capability allows you to make hands-free calls using a wireless system that is integrated into the vehicle. Calls can be placed nationwide using simple voice commands with no additional contracts and no additional roaming charges. To ﬁnd out more about OnStar® Personal Calling, refer to the OnStar® User’s Guide in the vehicle’s glove box, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or speak to an OnStar® advisor by pressing the OnStar® button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). 2-39 (cid:127) Universal Home Remote System If your vehicle has this feature, the control buttons are located on the driver’s sun visor. The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand-held radio-frequency (RF) transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems, and home lighting. OnStar® Virtual Advisor Your vehicle may have Virtual Advisor. It is a feature of OnStar® Personal Calling that uses minutes to access weather, local traffic reports, and stock quotes. By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands, you can browse through the various topics. Customize your information proﬁle at www.myonstar.com. See the OnStar® User’s Guide for more information. OnStar® Steering Wheel Controls Your vehicle may be equipped with a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar®. See the Audio Steering Wheel Control section for your speciﬁc vehicle operation. When calling into voice mail systems, or to dial directory numbers, press this button once, wait for the response, say the number(s) to be dialed, wait for the number(s) to be repeated and then say “dial”. See the OnStar® User’s Guide for more information. 2-40 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. 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. 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 an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Universal Home Remote System Operation Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes, please be sure to follow Steps 6 through 8 to complete the programming of your Universal Home Remote Transmitter. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in the programming steps. Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remote programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Universal Home Remote buttons should be erased for security purposes. See “Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons” later in this section or, for assistance, see Customer Assistance Offices on page 7-4. 2-41 Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming. When programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. Programming Universal Home Remote Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside Universal Home Remote buttons, releasing only when the Universal Home Remote indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat this step to program a second and/or third hand-held transmitter to the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons. 2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the Universal Home Remote buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired Universal Home Remote button and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed. 2-42 Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure noted in “Gate Operator and Canadian Programming” later in this section. 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly after Universal Home Remote successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons. 5. Press and hold the newly-trained Universal Home Remote button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the Universal Home Remote button is pressed and released. To program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons, begin with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote.” Do not repeat Step 1 as this will erase all of the programmed channels. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling-code equipped device, most commonly, a garage door opener. 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8. 8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the programmed Universal Home Remote button for two seconds, then release. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence a second time, and depending on the brand of the garage door opener, or other rolling code device, repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming. The Universal Home Remote should now activate your rolling-code equipped device. To program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons, begin with Step 2 of “Programming Universal Home Remote.” You do not want to repeat Step 1, as this will erase all previous programming from the Universal Home Remote buttons. Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for Universal Home Remote to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same manner. If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator or garage door opener by using the “Programming Universal Home Remote” procedures, regardless of where you live, replace Step 3 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” with the following: Continue to press and hold the Universal Home Remote button while you press and release every two seconds (cycle) the hand-held transmitter button until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal Home Remote. The Universal Home Remote indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 4 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” to complete. 2-43 Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons To erase programming from the three Universal Home Remote buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold the two outside buttons for longer than 30 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. The Universal Home Remote is now in the train (learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” shown earlier in this section. Individual buttons cannot be erased, but they can be reprogrammed. See “Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button” following this section. 2-44 Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button To program a device to Universal Home Remote using a Universal Home Remote button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired Universal Home Remote button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to ﬂash after 20 seconds. While still holding the Universal Home Remote button, proceed with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” shown earlier in this section. For additional information on Universal Home Remote, see Customer Assistance Offices on page 7-4. Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. The glove box may have a light inside and a shelf located at the top of the glove box. Cupholder(s) If your vehicle is the ﬁve-passenger model, there is a cupholder in front of the center console. The cupholder has an arm that adjusts to two positions to ﬁt either a large cup or two smaller cups. If your vehicle is the six-passenger model, there is a cupholder located underneath the seat. To access, pull the center seat forward. The cupholder has an arm that adjusts to two positions to ﬁt either a large cup or two smaller cups. 2-45 Center Console Storage Area If your vehicle has a ﬁve-passenger console, the center console has a padded lid that can be used as an armrest. Lift the armrest lid to access a storage bin with a coin holder and a CD holder. Located under the lid is a card clip. If your vehicle has a six-passenger console, there is a ﬂip and fold center armrest that allows you to choose between a three-passenger front row bench seat or a center console. For more information see Center Seat on page 1-7. In the upward position the armrest acts as a back support for the front row bench seat. Flip the center armrest down and it can be used as an armrest for the driver and passenger seat. Lift the armrest lid to access the storage area. Convenience Net The vehicle may have a convenience net located on the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over. The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store those in the trunk as far forward as possible. Unhook the net so that it will lie ﬂat when not in use. 2-46 Sunroof The vehicle may have a sunroof. It includes a sliding glass panel and a sunshade. The sunroof control is on the headliner, by the map lamps. The sunroof control works only when the ignition is on or in ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-23. To raise the sunroof to the vent position, open the sunshade by hand, then press the back of the control. Push and hold the front of the control to close the sunroof from the vent position. With the sunroof in the vent position, press and release the back of the control to express-open the sunroof. The sunshade will automatically open with the sunroof. To stop the express-open function, press the back of the control again. To close the sunroof, press and hold the front of the control. To stop the sunroof, release the control. The sunshade must be closed manually. The sunroof panel cannot be opened or closed if your vehicle has an electrical failure. 2-47 ✍ NOTES 2-48 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Other Warning Devices ...................................3-6 Horn .............................................................3-6 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ........................3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..................3-8 Flash-to-Pass .................................................3-8 Windshield Wipers ..........................................3-9 Windshield Washer .........................................3-9 Cruise Control ..............................................3-10 Exterior Lamps .............................................3-13 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/ Automatic Headlamp System .......................3-14 Fog Lamps ..................................................3-15 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ........................3-15 Interior Lamps ..............................................3-16 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-16 Courtesy Lamps ...........................................3-16 Entry Lighting ...............................................3-16 Delayed Entry Lighting ...................................3-17 Theater Dimming ..........................................3-17 Delayed Exit Lighting .....................................3-17 Perimeter Lighting .........................................3-18 Overhead Console Reading Lamps .................3-18 Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps ................3-18 Battery Run-Down Protection ..........................3-18 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ............3-18 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .............................3-20 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ......................3-21 Climate Controls ............................................3-22 Climate Control System .................................3-22 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...........3-25 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-29 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-30 Steering Wheel Climate Controls .....................3-31 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-31 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-32 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-33 Tachometer .................................................3-33 Safety Belt Reminder Light .............................3-33 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light .............3-34 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-34 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...................3-35 Charging System Light ..................................3-37 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-38 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .............3-39 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...........................................3-39 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ......3-40 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-40 Low Coolant Warning Light ............................3-41 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-41 Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-44 Change Engine Oil Light ................................3-45 Security Light ...............................................3-45 Cruise Control Light ......................................3-45 Reduced Engine Power Light .........................3-46 Highbeam On Light .......................................3-46 Headlamps Suggested Light ...........................3-46 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light .....................3-47 Door Ajar Light .............................................3-47 Trunk Ajar Light ............................................3-47 Service Vehicle Soon Light ............................3-47 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-48 Low Fuel Warning Light .................................3-48 Check Gas Cap Light ....................................3-48 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-49 DIC Operation and Displays ...........................3-50 DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-57 DIC Vehicle Personalization ............................3-73 Audio System(s) .............................................3-82 Setting the Time ...........................................3-83 Radio with CD (Base) ...................................3-84 Radio with CD (Uplevel) ................................3-88 Radio with CD (MP3) ....................................3-97 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................3-111 Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................3-124 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ......................3-124 Radio Reception .........................................3-126 Care of Your CDs .......................................3-126 Care of the CD Player .................................3-127 Backglass Antenna ......................................3-127 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............3-128 Chime Level Adjustment ...............................3-128 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-29. B. Interior Lamps Control. See Interior Lamps on page 3-16. C. Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-13. Fog Lamp Control. See Fog Lamps on page 3-15 D. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/ Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. E. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-124. F. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-32. G. DIC Buttons (If Equipped) and Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-50 and Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. H. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-35. I. Audio System Controls. See Audio System(s) on page 3-82. J. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-11. K. Parking Brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-30. L. Cruise Controls. See Cruise Control on page 3-10. M. Tilt Lever. See Tilt Wheel on page 3-6. N. Horn. See Horn on page 3-6. O. Steering Wheel Climate Controls. See Steering Wheel Climate Controls on page 3-31. P. Climate Controls. See Climate Control System on page 3-22 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-25. Q. Shift Lever. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-31. R. Accessory Power Outlet. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-20. S. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-44. 3-5 Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located in the center of the instrument panel. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows adjustment of the steering wheel before you drive. The steering wheel can be raised to the highest level to give the driver’s legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key is not in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. Press the button again to turn the ﬂashers off. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, your turn signals will not work. Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. 3-6 The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. To tilt the wheel, pull the lever down. Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and pull the lever up to lock the wheel in place. Telescoping Column A telescoping column on the steering wheel allows adjustment of the distance of the steering wheel and the driver without moving the driver’s seat. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the steering wheel column that enables telescoping is located on the left side of the steering column and behind the tilt lever. To adjust the steering wheel, pull the steering wheel column lever down and push or pull the steering wheel to a comfortable position. Then pull the lever up to lock the wheel in place. Do not drive the vehicle unless the telescoping column is locked. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: (cid:127) G Turn and Lane Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-8. (cid:127) 2 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. Flash-to-Pass. See Flash-to-Pass on page 3-8. (cid:127) N Windshield Wipers. See Windshield Wipers on page 3-9. (cid:127) LQ Windshield Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 3-9. For information on the headlamps, see Exterior Lamps on page 3-13. 3-7 (cid:127) Turn and Lane-Change Signals To signal a turn, move the lever up or down. The lever returns to its original position when the turn is completed. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal/multifunction lever away from you. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. When the high beams are on, a light on the instrument panel cluster also will be on if the ignition is on. To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash. Hold it there until the lane change is completed. The lever will return to its original position when released. Arrows that ﬂash rapidly when signaling for a turn or lane change, or that fail to work, may indicate a burned-out signal bulb or fuse. Other drivers will not see the signal. See Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps on page 5-53 and Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps on page 5-54 for turn signal bulb replacement procedures. Also see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-93 for location of fuses. A chime will sound if the turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km). 3-8 To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam, pull the turn signal lever toward you. Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps momentarily to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then release the lever to turn them off. Windshield Wipers Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they are frozen to the windshield, gently loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades may not clear the windshield well, making it harder to see and drive safely. If the blades do become damaged, install new blades or blade inserts. For more information, see Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-56 Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. 8(Mist): For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to mist. Hold it there until the wipers start. Then let go. The wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band on mist longer. N(Delay): You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The closer to the top of the lever, the shorter the delay. 6 (Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you to the ﬁrst solid band past the delay settings. For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to the second solid band past the delay settings. To stop the wipers, move the band to off. 1 (High Speed): For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to the second solid band past the delay settings. 9(Off): To stop the wipers, move the band to off. Windshield Washer LQ (Washer Fluid): There is a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunction lever. To spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed. {CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. 3-9 Cruise Control The buttons for the cruise control are located on the steering wheel. I(Cruise On/Off): Push this button to turn the system on and off. RES + (Resume/Accelerate): Push this button to make the vehicle resume a previously set speed or to accelerate when cruise is already active. SET − (Set/Decelerate): Push this button to set the speed or to decrease the speed when cruise is already active. 3-10 With cruise control, a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When the brakes are applied, the cruise control shuts off. {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. The cruise control will automatically disengage if the vehicle has the traction control system and begins to limit wheel spin. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10. When road conditions allow, the cruise control can be used again. Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 1. Press the cruise on/off button. The indicator light in the button will come on. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press the SET − button. The cruise symbol will display in the instrument panel cluster when the system is engaged. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, disengages the cruise control. The cruise symbol in the instrument panel cluster will go out, indicating cruise control is no longer engaged. To return to your previously set speed, press the RES + button once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more. You will go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you hold the RES + button, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the button or apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, do not hold the RES + button. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: (cid:127) Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the SET − button, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. (cid:127) Press the RES + button. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the button. To increase your speed in very small amounts, press the button brieﬂy. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. 3-11 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: (cid:127) Press the SET − button until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, brieﬂy press the SET − button. Each time you do this, you will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle’s speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon the speed and load of the vehicle, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle’s speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle’s speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes the vehicle out of cruise control. Many drivers ﬁnd this to be too much trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control To end a cruise control session, step lightly on the brake pedal. Stepping on the brake will end the current cruise control session only. Press the cruise on/off button to turn off the system completely. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. 3-12 (cid:127) Exterior Lamps The control located to the left of the cluster on the instrument panel, operates the exterior lamps. P (On/Off): Turn the control to this position to manually turn the headlamps on and off. This is a momentary control that will spring back to AUTO when released. AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this position to set your headlamps in automatic mode. AUTO mode, if enabled, will turn the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending on how much light is available outside the vehicle. Due to the momentary switch design, your automatic lights may be disabled even if the control is in the AUTO position. To enable automatic lighting, do any of the following: Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to off and release the control. It will return back to the AUTO position by itself. Turn the headlamp control from the parking lamp position to AUTO. Turn the headlamp control from the headlamp position to AUTO. To disable automatic lighting, do any of the following: Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to off and release the control. It will return back to the AUTO position by itself. Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to the parking lamp position. Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to the headlamp position. 3-13 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) < (Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with the following: Taillamps License Plate Lamps (cid:127) Sidemarker Lamps Instrument Panel Lights 2 (Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to turn your headlamps on, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. A warning chime will sound if the driver’s door is opened when the ignition switch is turned to OFF or ACCESSORY and the headlamps are on. - (Foglamps): If your vehicle is equipped with fog lamps, press this button to turn them on and off. See Fog Lamps on page 3-15 for additional information. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/ Automatic Headlamp System Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Daytime running lamps are required to function at all times on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it is not covered. The DRL system will make the low-beam headlamps come on at reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: The ignition is on. The exterior lamps control is off. The parking brake is released. While the DRL are on, only the vehicle’s low-beam headlamps will be on at reduced brightness. The turn signal, taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps will not be on. The instrument panel will not be lit up either. 3-14 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) When it is dark enough outside, the DRL will turn off and the vehicle’s headlamps and parking lamps will turn on. The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on. When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will go off and the DRL will come on. To idle the vehicle with the DRL off, turn the exterior lamp control off and then do one of the following: Turn the exterior lamp control to the parking lamp position. Turn the exterior lamp control to the headlamp position. Turn the exterior lamp control from AUTO to off and back to AUTO. This feature is not available for vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. To turn off the automatic headlamp feature when it is dark outside, move the exterior lamp control to the parking lamp position. The parking lamps will remain illuminated and the headlamps will turn off. The fog lamps will also go on if they were on previously. As with any vehicle, the regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed. Fog Lamps If your vehicle is equipped with fog lamps, press the fog lamps button in the center of the exterior lamps control on the left side of the steering column to turn the fog lamps on or off. While the high-beam headlamps are on, the fog lamps are off. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the parking lamps or headlamps have been left on after the ignition has been turned to off, the exterior lamps will turn off after approximately 10 minutes. This protects the battery from being drained. If the lamps need to be left on for more than 10 minutes, use the exterior lamp control to turn the lamps back on. 3-15 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Interior Lamps Your interior lamps control is located next to the exterior lamps control and to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. 9 (Off): Turn the control to this position to disable courtesy lamps, entry lighting, delayed entry lighting, and delayed exit lighting. 1 (Door): Turn the control to this position to turn the interior lamps on when any door is open and when the ignition key is removed from the ignition. + (On): Turn the control to this position to turn the interior lamps on. The interior lamps can be controlled, or automatically turned on or off under certain conditions. They are explained in the following text. 3-16 Instrument Panel Brightness The instrument panel lights can be brightened or dimmed by pressing the center knob of the interior lamp controls until it pops out. Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or counterclockwise to dim them. Courtesy Lamps Courtesy lamps come on to make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle. These lamps will come on when the interior lamp control is in the door position and any door is opened. Entry Lighting The courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for a set time whenever the interior lamp control is in the door position and the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. The lamps will stay on while a door is opened and then turn off automatically about 25 seconds after it is closed. If the UNLOCK button is pressed and a door is not opened, the lamps will turn off after about 25 seconds. Entry lighting includes a feature called theater dimming. With theater dimming, the lamps do not turn off at the end of the delay time. Instead, they slowly dim after the delay time and then turn off. The courtesy lamps turn off when the ignition key is turned to RUN or START. They will come on again when a door is opened. Delayed Entry Lighting Delayed entry lighting lights the vehicle’s interior for a period of time after all the doors have been closed. After all the doors have been closed, the delayed entry lighting feature will continue to work until one of the following occurs: The ignition is in run.

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