2006 Buick Lacrosse Owners Manual

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The doors are locked. Twenty-ﬁve seconds has elapsed.

If during the illumination period a door is opened, the timed illumination period will be canceled and the interior lamps will remain on.

Theater Dimming This feature allows for a three to ﬁve-second fade out of the courtesy lamps instead of immediate turn off.

Delayed Exit Lighting This feature can be programmed either on or off using the Driver Information Center. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-73 under INT LIGHTS KEYS REMOVED. When activated, this feature illuminates the interior for a period of time after the ignition key is removed from the ignition. The ignition must be off and the interior lamp control must be in the door position for delayed exit lighting to work. When the ignition key is removed, interior illumination will activate and remain on until one of the following occurs:

The ignition is in RUN. The power door locks are activated. Twenty-ﬁve seconds has elapsed.

If during the illumination period a door is opened, the timed illumination period will be canceled and the interior lamps will remain on.

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(cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Perimeter Lighting Perimeter lighting provides a period of exterior vehicle lighting. Perimeter lighting activates when the key is removed from the ignition or the vehicle is unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter. The amount of time the exterior lamps will remain on can be programmed using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “EXIT LIGHT DELAY” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-73 for additional information.

Battery Run-Down Protection This helps prevent the vehicle’s battery from draining in case the interior courtesy lamps, reading lamps, trunk lamp, underhood lamp, glove box lamps, or sun visor vanity lamps, if equipped, are accidently left on. If any of these lamps are left on while the ignition is off, they will automatically turn off after 10 minutes. The lamps will not come back on again until one of the following occurs:

Overhead Console Reading Lamps Your vehicle may have reading lamps located on the overhead console. Press the lens to turn them on and off.

Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps Your vehicle may have reading lamps located near the rear assist handles. Press the lens to turn them on and off.

The ignition is turned on. The interior lamps control is turned off, then to door or on.

Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) Your vehicle may be equipped with Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA). URPA is designed to help you park while in REVERSE (R) and operates only at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h). URPA can help you avoid colliding with objects such as parked vehicles. The system can detect objects 5 feet (1.5 m) behind your vehicle and tell you how close those objects are to your rear bumper.

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(cid:127) (cid:127) The URPA display is located inside the vehicle, above the rear window. It has three color-coded lights that can be seen through the rearview mirror or by turning around.

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Even with the Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist system, the driver must check carefully before backing up. The system does not operate above typical backing speeds of 3 mph (5 km/h) while parking. And, the system does not detect objects that are more than 5 feet (1.5 meters) behind the vehicle. So, unless you check carefully behind you before and when you back up, you could strike children, pedestrians, bicyclists or pets behind you, and they could be injured or killed. Whether or not you are using rear park assist, always check carefully behind your vehicle before you back up and then watch closely as you do.

How the System Works URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R). When the system comes on, the three lights on the display will brieﬂy illuminate to let you know that the system is working. If your vehicle is moving in REVERSE (R) at a speed greater than 3 mph (5 km/h), the red light will ﬂash to remind you the system does not work at this speed. The ﬁrst time an object is detected while in REVERSE (R), a chime will sound and the following will occur in sequence, depending on the distance from the object: (cid:127) At 5 feet (1.5 m) a chime will sound and one amber

light will be lit.

(cid:127) At 40 inches (1.0 m) both amber lights will be lit. (cid:127) At 20 inches (0.5 m) a continuous chime will sound

and all three lights (amber/amber/red) will be lit.

(cid:127) At 1 foot (0.3 m) a continuous chime will sound and

all three lights (amber/amber/red) will ﬂash.

URPA can detect objects 3 inches (7.6 cm) and wider, and at least 10 inches (25.4 cm) tall, but it cannot detect objects that are above trunk level. In order for the rear sensors to recognize an object, it must be within operating range.

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If the URPA system is not functioning properly, the display will ﬂash red, indicating that there is a problem. The light will also ﬂash red while driving if a trailer is attached to your vehicle, or a bicycle or object is on the back of, or hanging out of your trunk. The light will continue to ﬂash until the trailer or the object is removed and your vehicle is driven forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h). It may also ﬂash red if the ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean. So be sure to keep your rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush or materials such as paint or the system may not work properly. If after cleaning the rear bumper and driving forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h), the display continues to ﬂash red, see your GM dealer. For cleaning instructions, see Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-87. It may also ﬂash red if your vehicle is moving in REVERSE (R) at a speed greater than 3 mph (5 km/h). Other conditions that may affect system performance include things like the vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of airbrakes on a very large truck. As always, drivers should use care when backing up a vehicle. Always look behind you, being sure to check for other vehicles, obstructions and blind spots.

Accessory Power Outlet(s) The accessory power outlets enable power electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or a CB radio to be used inside the vehicle. Your vehicle is equipped with 12-volt outlets. One outlet is located on the center console below the climate controls. There may be another outlet located inside the center storage console or in the ﬂip and fold console. Open the cover to use the outlet. Be sure to close the cover when the outlet is not in use. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. Certain power accessory plugs may not be compatible to the power accessory outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer.

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Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery. Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment.

If you put papers, pins, or other ﬂammable

Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter You may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter. Notice: items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never put ﬂammable items in the ashtray. To remove the ashtray, pull it from the center console. Slide it back in and push down to be sure it is secure. To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way, and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back out by itself. Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating.

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Climate Controls

Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has the remote start feature and it is activated, the climate control system will automatically cool the vehicle if the temperature is greater than 90°F (32°C) and heat the vehicle if the temperature is below 37°F (3°C). If the temperature is between 37°F (3°C) and 90°F (32°C), the last control setting selected when the engine was running will be used. Normal operation and the last setting of the climate control system will return after the key is turned to the RUN position.

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Operation

OFF: Turn the left knob to this position to turn the climate control system off. 9(Fan): Turn the knob by this symbol, located on the left side of the climate control panel, clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. The fan speed will be temporarily reduced between the transition to a new mode. The fan will resume the original speed when the transition to the new mode is complete.

Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle.

Use the right knob to select from the following modes: H (Vent): This mode directs outside air to the instrument panel outlets. If driving in city traffic, and the vehicle is stopped and idling, or the weather is hot, turn on the recirculation mode. To prevent the air inside the vehicle from becoming stale, after ﬁve minutes recirculate will allow outside air into the vehicle. ) (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. Some air may be directed toward the windshield. Slightly cooler air is directed to the instrument panel outlets and warmer air is directed to the ﬂoor outlets. 6 (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed toward the side window outlets and a little air directed to the windshield.

In this mode, the system will automatically use outside air. The air conditioning compressor will be engaged unless the outside temperature is 40°F (4°C) or below.

If recirculation is selected, the led will come on.

You can also select modes by using the following buttons: h (Recirculate): Press this button to recirculate cabin air through the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. An indicator light below the button will come on in this mode. Operation in this mode during periods of high humidity and cool outside temperatures may result in increased window fogging. If window fogging is experienced, select the defrost mode. To prevent the air inside the vehicle from becoming stale, after ﬁve minutes recirculate will allow outside air into the vehicle. #(Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air conditioning system on or off. When this button is pressed, an indicator light below the button will come on to let you know the air conditioning is activated. Air conditioning can be selected in any mode as long as the fan switch is on. Note that the indicator light will change with each button press even when conditions prevent operation.

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On hot days during the vehicle’s initial start-up, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently. For quicker cool down on hot days, do the following: 1. Select the vent air mode. 2. Select the recirculation mode. 3. Select the air conditioner. 4. Select the coolest temperature. 5. Select the highest fan speed. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of the vehicle is a result of high humidity causing moisture to condense on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear frost or fog from the windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of condensation and to warm the vehicle’s occupants.

Use the defrost mode to remove frost or condensation from the windshield quickly. Recirculation cannot be selected when in these modes (the indicator light will come on when pressed). See “Rear Window Defogger” later in this section for information on clearing the rear window of fog or ice. Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode. -(Defog): This mode directs half of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets and half to the ﬂoor outlets. When you select this mode, the system turns recirculation off and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is near or below freezing. Pressing the recirculation button will have no effect other than turning on the indicator light while in defog mode. 0(Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets, with some air directed to the ﬂoor outlets. When you select this mode, the system turns recirculation off and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is near or below freezing. Pressing the recirculation button will have no effect other than turning on the indicator light while in defrost mode.

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Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. < (Rear): Press the button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light below the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated. The rear window defogger will only work when the ignition is in run. The rear window defogger will stay on for approximately 20 minutes after the button is pressed, unless the ignition is turned to ACCESSORY or RUN. If turned on again, the defogger will only run for approximately 20 minutes before turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid.

Dual Automatic Climate Control System Your vehicle may have this climate control system. The heating, cooling and ventilation can be controlled with it.

Automatic Operation

AUTO (Automatic): Press the AUTO button for automatic control of the inside temperature, the air delivery mode and the fan speed. There might be a delay of two to three minutes before the fan comes on when the automatic operation is used in cold weather.

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For the automatic system to function, the temperature must be set between 61°F (15°C) and 89°F (32°C). 1. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting. 2. Press the PASS button or the up or down arrows

on the passenger side to turn the passenger temperature set on and off. When turned on, the passenger temperature will be the same as the driver setting. Press the up or down arrow on passenger side to adjust the passenger temperature setting. When the passenger temperature set is off, the passenger display will be off and the driver’s set temperature will be for the driver and passenger. In cold weather, the system will start at reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air into the vehicle until warmer air is available. The system will start out blowing air at the ﬂoor but may change modes automatically as the vehicle warms up to maintain the chosen temperature setting. The length of time needed for warm up will depend on the outside temperature and the length of time that has elapsed since the vehicle was last driven. 3. Wait for the system to regulate. This may take from

10 to 30 minutes. Then, adjust the temperature, if necessary. Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of the instrument panel, near the windshield. For more information on the solar sensor, see “Sensors” later in this section.

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4. Press OFF to turn the climate control system off.

Only the rear defog and heated seats will function. Press AUTO or any other button except the heated seats or rear defog to turn the climate control system back on.

This control has 4 types of operation. (cid:127) Automatic can set/change the temperature only. AUTO and temperature only will appear on the display.

(cid:127) Semi-Automatic Fan can set/change the temperature and mode. The fan operates automatically. The temperature and mode will appear on the display.

(cid:127) Semi-Automatic Mode can set/change the

temperature and fan speed. The mode operates automatically. The fan speed and temperature will appear on the display.

(cid:127) Manual can set/change the temperature, mode and fan. The fan speed, temperature and mode will appear on the display.

If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the climate control system will automatically regulate the inside temperature of your vehicle when the remote start system is activated. Normal operation and the last setting of the climate control system will return after the key is turned on.

Manual Operation During daylight hours, the instrument panel brightness control might need to be adjusted to the highest setting, in order to see the indicator lights for the various climate control settings.

OFF: Press this button to turn the climate control system off. y z (Temperature): Press these buttons to manually adjust the temperature inside the vehicle. Press the up arrow on the driver or passenger side to raise the temperature and press the down arrow to lower the temperature. The display will show the selected temperature.

You may also have controls on your steering wheel that can be used to adjust the temperature inside your vehicle. See Steering Wheel Climate Controls on page 3-31 for additional information. z 9 (Fan): Press this button to decrease the fan speed. Pressing the arrows cancels the automatic operation and places the system in manual or semi-automatic mode. Press the AUTO button to return to automatic operation. If the airﬂow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air ﬁlter may need to be replaced.

For more information see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-30 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. 9y (Fan): Press this button to increase the fan speed. Pressing the arrows cancels the automatic operation and places the system in manual or semi-automatic mode. Press the AUTO button to return to automatic operation. If the airﬂow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air ﬁlter may need to be replaced. For more information see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-30 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. 6 (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor, with some air directed to the side window outlets and a small amount to the windshield. )(Bi-Level): This setting directs airﬂow to the instrument panel and ﬂoor outlets. A small amount of air is also directed to the windshield and the side window outlets.

Y (Vent): This mode directs air through the instrument panel outlets.

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h(Recirculation): Press this button to turn recirculation mode on or off. This mode keeps outside air from coming into the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or to help cool the air inside the vehicle more quickly.

Recirculation is not available while in the ﬂoor, defrost, or ﬂoor/defog modes. Using recirculation for long periods of time may cause the air inside your vehicle to become too dry. Recirculation mode has a 5 minute timer after which the system allows for some fresh outside air into the vehicle to maintain interior air quality. # (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air conditioning compressor on and off. The indicator light on the button will come on when the air conditioning is on. Note that the indicator light will change with each button press even when conditions prevent operation. The indicator light on the air conditioning button will come on every time the vehicle is started. The air conditioning may be turned off by pressing the air conditioner button.

( (Heated Seats): Press this button to turn the driver or passenger heated seats on and off. See Heated Seats on page 1-4 for additional information.

Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the ﬂoor/defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use defrost to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. - (Floor/Defog): Press this button to direct the air between the windshield, ﬂoor outlets and side windows. When you select this mode, the system turns recirculation off and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is near or below freezing. Pressing the recirculation button will have no effect other than turning on the indicator light while in ﬂoor/defog mode. 1 (Defrost): Press this button to direct most of the air to the windshield, with some air directed to the side windows. In this mode, the system will automatically turn off the recirculation and run the air conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is near or below freezing. Pressing the recirculation button will have no effect other than turning on the indicator light while in defrost mode.

Do not drive the vehicle until all windows are clear.

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Sensors The solar sensor on the vehicle monitors the solar heat and the air inside of the vehicle. This information is used to maintain the selected temperature by initiating needed adjustments to the temperature, the fan speed, and the air delivery system. The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun. The recirculation mode will also be activated, as necessary. Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of the instrument panel, near the windshield, or the system will not work properly. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. The rear window defogger will only work when the engine is running. = (Rear Window Defogger): Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on and off. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. The rear window defogger will turn off approximately 20 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will only run for approximately 20 minutes before turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine.

Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. Notice: Do not use a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window. Do not adhere anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass. These actions may damage the rear defogger. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty.

Outlet Adjustment Use the thumbwheels located between the center outlets to open and close the outlets. Move the lever in the center of each air outlet to adjust the direction of the airﬂow. Operation Tips (cid:127) Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air

inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into the vehicle.

(cid:127) Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system.

(cid:127) Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects

to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively. If the vehicle has a passenger compartment air ﬁlter and the airﬂow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting it may need to be replaced. For more information, see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-30.

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(cid:127) Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air ﬁlter is located below the air inlet grille, near the passenger’s side windshield wiper arm. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12. The ﬁlter traps most of the pollen from the air entering the air conditioning module. Like the engine’s air cleaner ﬁlter, it may need to be changed periodically. For information on how often to change the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, see Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. To change the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, use the following steps: 1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY and turn the

windshield wipers on.

2. Turn the ignition to OFF when the windshield

wipers are in the upright position.

3. Raise the hood. 4. Disconnect the windshield washer pump hose

from the fender rail and air inlet grille.

5. Peel back the hood weather-strip from the

passenger’s side of the vehicle halfway to the center of the hood.

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6. Remove the three air inlet grille retainers. 7. Remove the air inlet grille.

8. Remove the old

air ﬁlter by pulling up on its tab.

9. Install a new passenger compartment air ﬁlter.

See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-13 for the type of ﬁlter to use. Make sure it slides under the compartment retainers.

10. Reverse Steps 1 through 7.

Steering Wheel Climate Controls

If your vehicle has this feature, you can control the driver’s temperature setting by using the control located on your steering wheel.

y z (Temperature): Press the up arrow to increase or the down arrow decrease the temperature inside your vehicle.

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on the vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on brieﬂy when you start the engine just to let you know they are working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly – and even dangerous. So please get to know the warning lights and gages. They are a big help.

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Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let the driver know at a glance how the vehicle is running. It will show how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel is in the fuel tank and many other things needed to drive safely and economically.

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Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will sound for several seconds to remind you and your passengers to buckle your safety belts. The driver safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. You should buckle your seat belt.

If the driver’s belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on.

Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your vehicle’s odometer works together with the driver information center. You can set a Trip A and Trip B odometer. See “Trip Information” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-50. The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. Simply press the odometer/trip switch on the instrument panel cluster. If your vehicle ever needs a new odometer installed, the new one will be set to the correct mileage total of the old odometer. Tachometer

The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).

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Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This would only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-61
for more information. The passenger safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more.

If the passenger’s safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on.

Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The system check includes the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-53.

This light will come on when the vehicle is started, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is functioning properly.

If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started, or comes on as the vehicle is being driven, there may be an electrical problem and the airbag system may not work properly. Have the vehicle serviced right away.

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If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. The airbags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle.

The airbag readiness light should ﬂash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-61
for more information.

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF for several seconds as a system check. If you use remote start to start your vehicle from a distance (if equipped), you may not see the system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF to let you know the status of the right front passenger’s frontal airbag.

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If the word ON is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled (may inﬂate).

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If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger’s seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat if the airbag is turned on.

Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.

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Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is failsafe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. We recommend that rear-facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat, even if the airbag is off.

If the word OFF is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-61 for more on this, including important safety information.

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If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service.

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If the off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on together, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-34.

Charging System Light

The charging system light will come on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned on, as a check to show that it is working. Then it should go out.

If it stays on, or comes on while the vehicle is being driven, a chime will sound and there may be a problem with the charging system. It could indicate that the vehicle has a loose accessory belt or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery. If the vehicle must be driven a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all the accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.

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If the light comes on while you are driving, a chime will sound and you should pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the ﬂoor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-36.

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Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.

Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on and the parking brake is not applied, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.

This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to RUN.

If it does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem.

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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light

Your vehicle may have the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. That is normal.

Your vehicle may be equipped with the Traction Control System (TCS), if this warning light comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the TCS and, if equipped, the StabiliTrak® system.

If the ABS warning light comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the anti-lock portion of the brake system. If the brake system warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but you do not have anti-lock brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-38. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. If the light comes on when you are driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but you do not have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you do not have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with your regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-38.

The TCS warning light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition to RUN. If it does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. The light will also come on if you turn the TCS off using the TCS on/off button located near the shift lever. If the TCS warning light stays on or comes on while you are driving, pull off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully. Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off then back on. If the light still stays on or comes back on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. Have the traction control system and, if equipped, the StabiliTrak® system inspected as soon as possible. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10 and StabiliTrak® System on page 4-11
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Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

This light tells you that your engine is very hot.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

The vehicle has a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature.

This light will come on when you ﬁrst start the vehicle as a check to let you know that the light is working. It will go out after a few seconds. If the light does not come on, the bulb may be burned out. See your GM dealer to have it corrected. If the light does not go out or if the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, your vehicle may have a problem with the cooling system. You should stop the vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine. A warning chime will sound when this light is on, also. See Engine Overheating on page 5-27.

If the gage pointer moves towards the H, the engine is too hot. This reading indicates the same thing as the warning light. It means that the engine coolant has overheated. If the vehicle has been operating under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-27.

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Low Coolant Warning Light

If equipped, this light comes on brieﬂy when you turn your ignition on as a bulb check only.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light

Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems.

This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.

If you keep driving your vehicle with

The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: this light on, after awhile, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good, and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 5-3.

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If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps, and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling the Tank on page 5-8. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off.

This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways:

Light Flashing — A misﬁre condition has been detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. Light On Steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required.

If the Light is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: (cid:127) Reducing vehicle speed (cid:127) Avoiding hard accelerations (cid:127) Avoiding steep uphill grades

If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible

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(cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, your dealer can check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed.

Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This may take several days of routine driving. If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, your GM dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection.

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{CAUTION:

Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.

Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil.

Oil Pressure Light

Your vehicle may have this feature. If the vehicle has an oil problem, this light may stay on after the engine is started, or come on while you are driving.

This light indicates that oil is not going through the engine quickly enough to keep it lubricated. The engine could be low on oil or could have some other oil problem. Have it ﬁxed right away. The oil light could also come on in the following situations:

The light will come on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned on to show that it is working properly. If it does not come on with the ignition on, there may be a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it ﬁxed right away.

(cid:127) Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop,

a chime will sound and the light may blink on and off. This is normal.

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(cid:127) Change Engine Oil Light

Security Light

If this light comes on, it means that service is required for your vehicle. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4
and Engine Oil on page 5-15 for more information.

For information regarding this light, see Theft-Deterrent Systems on page 2-18.

After having the oil changed you will need to reset the light. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 for more information. If this light is blinking, a chime will sound indicating low engine oil.

Cruise Control Light

This light comes on whenever you set your cruise control.

The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 3-10 for more information.

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Reduced Engine Power Light

Highbeam On Light

If the reduced engine power light is on, a chime will sound and a noticeable reduction in the vehicle’s performance may occur.

This light will come on when the high-beam headlamps are in use.

If the reduced engine power light is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while the reduced engine power light is on, but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime the reduced engine power light stays on, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized GM dealer as soon as possible for service.

See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8.

Headlamps Suggested Light

This light will come on when the use of headlamps is suggested.

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Low Washer Fluid Warning Light

Trunk Ajar Light

This light will come on brieﬂy when the ignition is on. If the light stays on, a chime will sound indicating your windshield washer ﬂuid is low.

This light will come on and a chime will sound if the trunk is ajar and the vehicle is not in Park (P). Try closing the trunk again. Never drive with the trunk open.

See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-38 for more information.

Service Vehicle Soon Light

Door Ajar Light

When the ignition is on, this light will stay on until all doors are closed and completely latched.

You will hear a chime if a door is unlatched after the engine is started and the vehicle is not in PARK (P).

If equipped, this light will come on and a chime will sound if it detects a problem on the vehicle.

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Fuel Gage

The fuel gage indicates about how much fuel is left in the fuel tank when the ignition is on.

When the indicator nears empty, there is still a little fuel left, but you should get more fuel soon. Here are four things that some owners ask about. All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage: (cid:127) At the gas station, the pump shuts off before the

gage reads full. It takes more, or less, fuel to ﬁll up than the gage reads. For example, the gage reads half full, but it took more, or less, than half of the tank’s capacity to ﬁll it. The gage pointer may move while cornering, braking or accelerating. The gage may not indicate empty when the ignition is turned off.

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Low Fuel Warning Light If the vehicle’s fuel is low, a light on the fuel gage, if equipped, will come on and a chime will sound periodically until fuel is added to the fuel tank. It will also come on for a few seconds when the ignition is turned on as a check to indicate it is working. If it does not come on then, have it ﬁxed. For vehicles with a DIC, a LOW FUEL message will appear. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-57 for more information.

Check Gas Cap Light

If equipped, this light will come on and a chime will sound if your gas cap is not securely fastened.

See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-41 and Filling the Tank on page 5-8 for more information.

(cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) The outside air temperature automatically appears in the bottom right corner of the uplevel DIC display when viewing the trip/odometer screens, fuel screens and some of the gages screens. If the outside air temperature is at or below 37°F (3°C), the temperature reading will toggle between displaying the outside temperature and the word ICE for two minutes. If there is a problem with the system that controls the temperature display, the letters OC (open circuit) or SC (short circuit) will appear on the display. If this occurs, have the vehicle serviced by your GM dealer. The DIC on the uplevel vehicle also allows some features to be customized or personalized. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-73 for more information.

Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle may have a Driver Information Center (DIC). All messages will appear in the DIC display located in the instrument panel cluster, below the speedometer. The DIC buttons are located on the center of the instrument panel, below the center outlets. The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short delay, the DIC on the uplevel vehicle will display the WELCOME DRIVER (1 or 2) if a personalized key 1 or 2
is used, and then the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. The DIC on the base level vehicle displays the odometer and trip odometers only. The DIC on the uplevel vehicle displays the odometer, trip odometers, fuel economy, trip computer, vehicle system, and compass display information. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. In addition, the DIC on the uplevel vehicle displays phone numbers that are called using the OnStar® system, if equipped. See OnStar® System on page 2-38.

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DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the center of the instrument panel. Depending on whether your vehicle has the base level or uplevel DIC, the buttons and modes available will differ. The buttons on the base level vehicle are the trip/odometer and English/Metric buttons. The buttons on the uplevel vehicle are the trip/odometer, fuel, gages, set/reset, and option buttons. The button functions are detailed in the following pages.

DIC Buttons

Uplevel shown

TRIP/ODO (Trip/Odometer): Press this button on the base level vehicle to display the odometer and trip distance.

Press this button on the uplevel vehicle to display the odometer, trip distance, time elapsed, and average speed.

E/M (English/Metric)**: Press this button on the base level vehicle to select between English or Metric units.

To select between English or Metric units on the uplevel vehicle, see “Units” later in this section. . (Fuel)*: Press this button to display the fuel range, average fuel economy, and instantaneous fuel economy.

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2 (Gages)*: Press this button to display the battery voltage and oil life.

r (Set/Reset)*: Press this button to set or reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC.

4 (Option)*: Press this button to display the units, language, personalization, compass zone, and compass calibration. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-73 for more information.

t (Traction Control)*: If your vehicle has the traction control system, press this button to turn traction control on or off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10 for more information. | (Hazard): Press this button to turn the hazard warning ﬂashers on and off. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6 for more information. *These buttons are available on uplevel vehicles only. **This button is available on base level vehicles only.

Trip/Odometer Menu Items

TRIP/ODO (Trip Odometer): Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: Odometer Press the trip/odometer button until the odometer displays. This mode shows the distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles or kilometers. Trip A and Trip B Press the trip/odometer button until A or B displays. This mode shows the current distance traveled in either miles or kilometers since the last reset for each trip odometer. Both trip odometers can be used at the same time. The display will show the odometer on the top line and the trip odometer information, either A or B, on the bottom line. Each trip odometer can be reset to zero separately by brieﬂy pressing the set/reset button on the uplevel vehicle or by brieﬂy pressing and holding the trip odometer button on the base level vehicle while the desired trip odometer is displayed.

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There is also a retroactive trip odometer function that performs the following for each trip odometer:

If the vehicle’s speed has exceeded 3 mph (5 km/h) during the current ignition cycle, this function will set the trip odometer to the distance driven during the current ignition cycle. If the vehicle’s speed has not exceeded 3 mph (5 km/h), this function will set the trip odometer to the distance driven during the previous ignition cycle plus the distance driven during the current ignition cycle.

Press and hold the set/reset button on the uplevel vehicle or the trip/odometer button on the base level vehicle for three seconds, then release the button. The retroactive trip odometer value will be set into the currently displayed trip odometer. Time Elapsed (Uplevel Only) Press the trip/odometer button until TIME ELAPSED :00
displays. This mode is like a stopwatch, in that you can clock the time it takes to get from one point to another. Each of the ﬁelds for the hours, minutes, and seconds are two numeric digits.

Once TIME ELAPSED :00 is displayed, press the set/reset button on the uplevel vehicle to start the timing feature. Press the set/reset button again to stop it. If you will be starting and stopping your vehicle, during a trip for instance, the TIME ELAPSED feature will automatically start timing where it left off when you last stopped. To reset it, press and hold the set/reset button for approximately 1.5 seconds. The display will return to zero. Press the trip/odometer button to exit from the TIME ELAPSED display. Average Speed (Uplevel Only) Press the trip/odometer button until AVERAGE SPEED displays. This mode shows the average speed of the vehicle in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speed recorded since the last reset of this value. To reset the value, press the trip/odometer button to display AVERAGE SPEED, then press and hold the set/reset button on the uplevel vehicle. The display will return to zero.

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(cid:127) (cid:127) Fuel Menu Items (Uplevel Only) . (Fuel): Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: Fuel Range Press the fuel button until FUEL RANGE displays. This mode shows the approximate number of remaining miles or kilometers the vehicle can be driven without refueling. Fuel range is based on several factors, including distance traveled, fuel used, fuel capacity, etc. This estimate will change if driving conditions change. For example, if driving in traffic and making frequent stops, this mode may read one number, but if the vehicle is driven on a freeway, the number may change even though the same amount of fuel is in the fuel tank. This is because different driving conditions produce different fuel economies. Generally, freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving. Fuel range cannot be reset. If your vehicle is low on fuel, FUEL RANGE LOW will display followed by the LOW FUEL message. See “LOW FUEL” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-57 for more information.

Average Fuel Economy Press the fuel button until AVG ECONOMY displays. This mode shows the approximate average miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). This number is calculated based on the number of mpg (L/100 km) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. To reset AVG ECONOMY, press and hold the set/reset button. The display will return to zero. Instantaneous Fuel Economy Press the fuel button until INST ECONOMY displays. This mode shows the current fuel economy at a particular moment and will change frequently as driving conditions change. This mode shows the instantaneous fuel economy in miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). Unlike average fuel economy, this screen cannot be reset.

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Gages Menu Items (Uplevel Only)

2 (Gages): Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: Battery Press the gages button until BATTERY displays. This mode shows the current battery voltage. If there is a problem with the battery charging system, a DIC message will display. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-57 for more information. Your vehicle’s charging system regulates voltage based on the state of the battery. The battery voltage may ﬂuctuate when viewing this information on the DIC. This is normal.

Oil Life Press the gages button until OIL LIFE displays. This mode shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. If you see OIL LIFE 99% on the display, that means 99% of the current oil life remains. The engine oil life system will alert you to change your oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. You should change your oil as soon as possible. See Engine Oil on page 5-15. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. To reset the engine oil life system, see Engine Oil Life System on page 5-18. The display will show 100% when the system is reset.

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Option Menu Items (Uplevel Only)

4 (Option): Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: Units Press the option button until UNITS displays. This mode allows you to select between English or Metric units of measurement. Once in this mode, press the set/reset button to select between ENGLISH or METRIC units. Language Press the option button until the language screen displays. This mode allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear. Once in this mode, press the set/reset button to select among the following choices: (cid:127) English

Francais (French) (cid:127) Espanol (Spanish)

Personalization Press the option button until PERSONAL PROGRAM displays. Your vehicle may have personalization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to a preferred setting for up to two drivers. Your vehicle may also have customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting. Customization features can only be programmed to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to a preferred setting for up to two drivers. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-73 for additional information on personal programming. Compass Zone Under certain circumstances, such as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to compensate for compass variance and reset the zone through the DIC. Compass variance is the difference between the earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If not adjusted to account for compass variance, the compass in the vehicle could give false readings. In order to do this, the compass must be set or calibrated to the variance zone in which the vehicle is travelling.

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(cid:127) To adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure: Compass Variance Procedure 1. Press the option button until COMPASS ZONE

displays.

2. Find the vehicle’s current location and variance

zone number on the map. Zones 1 through 15 are available.

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3. Press the set/reset button to scroll through and

select the appropriate variance zone. Navigate to one of the trip/fuel menu screens to view the direction the vehicle is moving. This will be shown in the top right corner of the DIC display.

4. If you need to calibrate the compass, use the compass calibration procedure. See “Compass Calibration Procedure” following.

Compass Calibration The compass is manually calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a safe location where driving the vehicle in circles is not a problem. To calibrate the compass, use the following procedure: Compass Calibration Procedure 1. Press the option button until the COMPASS

CALIBRATION screen is displayed.

2. Press the set/reset button to start the compass

calibration.

3. The DIC will display CALIBRATION BEGUN

DRIVE IN CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle in a circle until the DIC displays CALIBRATION FINISHED. The DIC will display CALIBRATION FINISHED for several seconds and then will display the COMPASS CALIBRATION screen.

DIC Warnings and Messages Messages are displayed on the uplevel DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another. Some messages may not require immediate action, but you can press any of the DIC buttons on the uplevel vehicle to acknowledge that you received the message and clear it from the DIC display. Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display because they are more urgent. These messages require action before they can be cleared. If there are any active warning messages when the vehicle is turned off, two chimes will sound and the DIC will go into a reminder mode. The reminder mode displays any active message. If there are multiple messages, the DIC will display each message for ﬁve seconds. After each active message is displayed once, the reminder mode will turn off. You should take any messages that appear on the display seriously and remember that clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them.

A/C OFF FOR ENGINE PROTECTION This message will display when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-40. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air conditioning compressor will turn back on. You can continue to drive your vehicle. This message will come on while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this warning message and to clear it from the screen. This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired by your GM dealer as soon as possible to avoid damage to your engine.

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BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message will display when the system detects that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable level. The battery saver system will start reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may be able to notice. At the point that the features are disabled, this message is displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying to save the charge in the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge. The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts. If you have an uplevel DIC, you can monitor the battery voltage by pressing the gages button until BATTERY displays. CHANGE OIL SOON This message will display when service is required for the vehicle. See your GM dealer. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4
for more information. The CHANGE OIL SOON message is reset by acknowledging the message. The OIL LIFE screen under the gages menu on the DIC must also be reset. See “Oil Life” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-50 and Engine Oil Life System on page 5-18.

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This message will display while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE This message will display when there is a problem with the generator and battery charging systems. Driving with this problem could drain your battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Have the electrical system checked by your GM dealer immediately. This message will display and a chime will sound while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen.

This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. CHECK GAS CAP This message may be displayed if the gas cap is not on, or is not fully tightened. Check the gas cap to ensure that it is on properly. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn this message off. See Filling the Tank on page 5-8 for more information. This message will display while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on.

DELAYED LOCKING This message will display to inform the driver that even though a door lock switch or the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter has been pressed, that actual locking of the doors is being delayed because the delayed locking feature has been activated in the DIC. See “DELAYED LOCKING” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-73 for more information. This message will appear and a chime will sound when the ignition is off. This message cannot be acknowledged. DRIVER’S DOOR AJAR This message will display when the driver’s door is not closed properly. When this message appears, you should make sure that the driver’s door is closed completely. This message will display while the ignition is in RUN. A chime will sound when the ignition is shifted out of PARK (P). Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen.

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This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. DRIVER’S REAR DOOR AJAR This message will display when the driver’s side rear door is not closed properly. When this message appears, you should make sure that the driver’s side rear door is closed completely. This message will display while the ignition is in RUN. A chime will sound when the ignition is shifted out of PARK (P). Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on.

ENGINE COOLANT HOT Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not increase the engine speed above normal idling speed. See Engine Overheating on page 5-27 for more information. This message will display when the engine coolant temperature is too hot. The engine coolant temperature warning light will also appear on the instrument panel cluster. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 3-40 and Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-40 for more information. To avoid added strain on the engine, turn off the air conditioner if it is on. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air conditioner can be turned back on. This message will display only when the ignition is in RUN. A chime will sound continuously when this message is displayed. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen.

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This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED This message will display when the amount of available light outside of the vehicle is low, or the windshield wipers have been on for approximately 30 seconds, and the exterior lamps control is off or in the park lamps position. This message informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps is recommended. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-13 for more information. This message will display while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on.

HOOD AJAR This message will display when the hood is not closed properly. When this message appears, you should make sure that the hood is closed completely. See Hood Release on page 5-11. This message will display while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. HOT TRANS FLUID This message will display when the transaxle ﬂuid in your vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and allow it to idle until it cools down. If the warning message continues to display, have the vehicle serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible. This message will display and a chime will sound only while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen.

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This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. KEY FOB BATTERY LOW This message will display when the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter needs to be replaced. To replace the battery, see “Battery Replacement” under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-4. This message will display while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on.

KEY IN IGNITION This message will display and a chime will sound continuously when the driver’s door is open and the key is in the ignition and in the accessory or off position. This message cannot be acknowledged. This message will disappear and the chiming will stop when the key is removed from the ignition. LEFT FRONT TURN LAMP OUT This message will display when the left front turn signal bulb needs to be replaced. See Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps on page 5-53. This message will display while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on.

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LEFT REAR TURN LAMP OUT This message will display when the left rear turn signal bulb needs to be replaced. See Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps on page 5-54. This message will display while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. LOW BRAKE FLUID This message will display when the brake ﬂuid level is low. Fill the brake master cylinder to the proper level. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the brake master cylinder reservoir. Also, see Brakes on page 5-39 for proper ﬂuid level. The brake system warning light will also appear on the instrument panel cluster when this message appears on the DIC. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-38.

This message will display and a chime will sound only while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. LOW FUEL This message will display when your vehicle is low on fuel. You should reﬁll the tank as soon as possible. See Fuel Gage on page 3-48 and Filling the Tank on page 5-8 for more information. The message will display and a chime will sound while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on.

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LOW OIL LEVEL This message will display when the vehicle’s engine oil is low. Fill the oil to the proper level as soon as possible. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the engine oil ﬁll location. Also, see Engine Oil on page 5-15 for information on the kind of oil to use and the proper oil level. The message will display and a chime will sound while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on.

If the LOW OIL PRESSURE warning

LOW OIL PRESSURE Notice: message appears on the DIC display, stop the vehicle immediately. Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected. Severe engine damage can result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 for more information. This message will display when the vehicle’s engine oil pressure is low. The oil pressure light will also appear on the instrument panel cluster. See Oil Pressure Light on page 3-44. Stop the vehicle immediately, as engine damage can result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure. Have the vehicle serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible when this message is displayed. This message will display only when the ignition is in RUN. A chime will sound continuously when this message is displayed. This message cannot be acknowledged and cleared from the screen. This message will re-display for a few seconds if the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on.

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LOW WASHER FLUID This message will display when the windshield washer ﬂuid is low. Fill the windshield washer reservoir as soon as possible. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the windshield washer reservoir. Also, see Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-38 for more information. This message will display and a chime will sound only when the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. PARKING BRAKE ON This message will display to alert the driver when the vehicle’s parking brake is on, the ignition is in RUN, and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). Release the parking brake before driving. See Parking Brake on page 2-30 for more information.

The brake light will also appear on the instrument panel cluster when this message appears on the DIC. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-38. A chime will sound continuously while this message is displayed if driving above 5 mph (8 km/h). Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. PARK LAMPS ON This message will display to alert the driver when the headlamps or parking lamps are on while the ignition is off and the driver’s door is opened. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-13 for more information. A chime will sound continuously while this message is displayed. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen.

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PASSENGER’S DOOR AJAR This message will display when the front passenger’s door is not closed properly. When this message appears, you should make sure that the front passenger’s door is closed completely. This message will display while the ignition is in RUN. A chime will sound when the ignition is shifted out of PARK (P). Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. PASSENGER’S REAR DOOR AJAR This message will display when the passenger’s side rear door is not closed properly. When this message appears, you should make sure that the passenger’s side rear door is closed completely.

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This message will display while the ignition is in RUN. A chime will sound when the ignition is shifted out of PARK (P). Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. REDUCED ENGINE POWER This message will display when the vehicle’s engine power is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle’s ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on, but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your GM dealer for service as soon as possible. This message will display and a chime will sound only when the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen.

This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. REDUCED POWER STOP WHEN SAFE This message will display when your vehicle is in an overheated engine operating mode. This operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency. In this mode, you will notice a signiﬁcant loss in power and engine performance. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-29 for more information. Anytime this message is on, the vehicle should be taken to your GM dealer for service as soon as possible. This message will display and a chime will sound only when the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on.

REMOTE START DISABLED This warning message will come on if a remote start attempt is unsuccessful. This may be caused if any of the following conditions are true when a remote start attempt is made:

The remote start system is disabled through the DIC. The key is in the ignition. The hood or the doors are not closed. There is an emission control system malfunction. The engine coolant temperature is too high. The oil pressure is low. The hazard warning ﬂashers are turned on. The maximum number of remote starts or remote start attempts between ignition cycles has been reached. The content theft-deterrent alarm is on while attempting to remote start the vehicle. See “REMOTE START” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-73 and “Remote Vehicle Start” under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-4 for more information.

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(cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) RIGHT FRONT TURN LAMP OUT This message will display when the right front turn signal bulb needs to be replaced. See Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps on page 5-53. This message will display while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. RIGHT REAR TURN LAMP OUT This message will display when the right rear turn signal bulb needs to be replaced. See Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps on page 5-54. This message will display while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen.

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This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. SERVICE ABS SYSTEM If the vehicle has the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), this message will display when the system is not functioning properly. Have the brake system serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible. The anti-lock brake system warning light will also appear on the instrument panel cluster when this message appears on the DIC. See Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3-39. This message will only display while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on.

SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM This message will display when a problem with the brake system has been detected. Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible. The brake system warning light will also appear on the instrument panel cluster when this message appears on the DIC. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-38. This message will only display while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. SERVICE PARK LAMPS This message will display when there is a problem with the park lamps. Check to see if the park lamp fuse is blown and replace the fuse if necessary. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-93 and Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-94 for more information. If changing the fuse does not correct the problem, see your GM dealer.

This message will only display while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message will display if there has been a problem detected with StabiliTrak®. A warning light will also appear on the instrument panel cluster. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 3-39. See StabiliTrak® System on page 4-11 for more information. If this message turns on while you are driving, pull off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully. Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off and then back on. If this message still stays on or turns back on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. Have the StabiliTrak® System inspected by your GM dealer as soon as possible.

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This message will display only while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM This message will display when there is a problem with the theft-deterrent system programmed in the key. A fault has been detected in the system which means that the system is disabled and it is not protecting the vehicle. The vehicle usually restarts; however, you may want to take the vehicle to your GM dealer before turning off the engine. See PASS-Key® III Operation on page 2-21 for more information. This message will display and a chime will sound only while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen.

This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM If your vehicle has the traction control system, this message will display when the system is not functioning properly. A warning light will also appear on the instrument panel cluster. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 3-39. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10 for more information. Have the traction control system serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible. This message will display only while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. This message will continue to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on.

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