2008 Buick Lacrosse Owners Manual

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Outside Convex Mirror {CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. The passenger side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat. It also makes things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, it helps you park easier and avoid other vehicles while in REVERSE (R). It operates at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h). It can determine how close objects are to the rear bumper, up to 5 feet (1.5 m) behind your vehicle. The distance sensors are located on the rear bumper. {CAUTION: CAUTION: (Continued) If you do not use proper care before and while backing; vehicle damage, injury, or death could occur. Even with URPA, always check behind your vehicle before backing up. While backing, be sure to look for objects and check your vehicle’s mirrors. The display is located above the rear window and can be seen by looking over your right shoulder. The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system does not replace driver vision. It cannot detect: (cid:127) objects that are below the bumper, underneath the vehicle, or if they are too close or far from the vehicle (cid:127) children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets. CAUTION: (Continued) URPA uses three color-coded lights to provide distance and system information. 2-41 How the System Works URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R). The rear display will then brieﬂy illuminate to let you know the system is working. URPA operates only at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h). If you are above this speed, the red light on the rear display will ﬂash. To be detected, objects must be at least 10 inches (25.4 cm) off the ground and below trunk level. Objects must also be within 5 feet (1.5 m) from your rear bumper. This distance may be less during warmer or humid weather. A single beep will sound the ﬁrst time an object is detected between 20 inches (0.5 m) and 5 feet (1.5 m) away. Repeated beeping will occur when you are closer than 20 inches (0.5 m) from the object. The following describes what will occur with the URPA display as you get closer to a detected object: Description amber light amber/amber lights amber/amber/red lights/continuous beep amber/amber/red lights ﬂashing and continuous beep English 5 ft 40 in 20 in 1 ft Metric 1.5 m 1.0 m 0.5 m 0.3 m When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The ultrasonic sensors are not clean, a red URPA display light may illuminate when the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). Keep your rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush. For cleaning instructions, see Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-102. 2-42 (cid:127) (cid:127) A trailer was attached to your vehicle, or a bicycle or an object was hanging out of your trunk during your last drive cycle, the red light may illuminate. Once the attached object is removed, URPA will return to normal operation. (cid:127) A tow bar is attached to your vehicle. The vehicle’s bumper is damaged. Take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer to repair the system. (cid:127) Other conditions may affect system performance, such as vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck. If the system is still disabled, after driving forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h), take your vehicle to your dealer/retailer. OnStar® System OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If your airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar Emergency advisors who can request emergency services be sent to your location. If you lock your keys in the vehicle, call OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can send a signal to unlock your doors. If you need roadside assistance, press the OnStar button and they can contact Roadside Service for you. 2-43 (cid:127) OnStar service is provided to you subject to the OnStar Terms and Conditions. You may cancel your OnStar service at any time by contacting OnStar. A complete OnStar Owner’s Guide and the OnStar Terms and Conditions are included in the vehicle’s OnStar Subscriber glove box literature. For more information, visit onstar.com or onstar.ca, contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or TTY 1-877-248-2080, or press the OnStar button to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Not all OnStar features are available on all vehicles. To check if your vehicle is equipped to provide the services described below, or for a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner’s Guide in your glove box or visit onstar.com. OnStar Services For new vehicles with OnStar, the Safe & Sound Plan, or the Directions & Connections Plan is included for one year from the date of purchase. You can extend this plan beyond the ﬁrst year, or upgrade to the Directions & Connections Plan. For more information, press the OnStar button to speak with an advisor. Some OnStar services (such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance) may not be available until you register with OnStar. 2-44 Available Services with Safe & Sound Plan (cid:127) Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment (cid:127) Advanced Automatic Crash Notiﬁcation (AACN) (If equipped) Link to Emergency Services (cid:127) Roadside Assistance (cid:127) Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance (cid:127) AccidentAssist (cid:127) Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert (cid:127) OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics (cid:127) GM Goodwrench® On Demand Diagnostics (cid:127) OnStar Hands-Free Calling with 30 complimentary minutes (cid:127) OnStar Virtual Advisor (U.S. Only) Available Services included with Directions & Connections Plan (cid:127) All Safe and Sound Plan Services (cid:127) Driving Directions - Advisor delivered or OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation (If equipped) (cid:127) RideAssist Information and Convenience Services OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar subscribers to make and receive calls using voice commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated into the vehicle, and can be used with OnStar Pre-Paid Minute Packages. Hands-Free Calling may also be linked to a Verizon Wireless service plan in the U.S. or a Bell Mobility service plan in Canada, depending on eligibility. To ﬁnd out more, refer to the OnStar Owner’s Guide in the vehicle’s glove box, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or speak with an OnStar advisor by pressing the OnStar button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). OnStar Virtual Advisor OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes to access location-based weather, local traffic reports, and stock quotes. By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands, you can browse through the various topics. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for more information (Only available in the continental U.S.). 2-45 (cid:127) (cid:127) OnStar Steering Wheel Controls Your vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free Calling. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-102 for more information. On some vehicles, you may have to hold the button for a few seconds and give the command “ONSTAR” to activate the OnStar Hands-Free Calling. On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voicemail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for more information. How OnStar Service Works Your vehicle’s OnStar system has the capability of recording and transmitting vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an OnStar Call Center at the time of an OnStar button press, Emergency button press or if your airbags or AACN system deploys. The vehicle information usually includes your GPS location and, in the event of a crash, additional information regarding the accident that your vehicle has been involved in (e.g. the direction from which your vehicle was hit). When you use the Virtual Advisor feature of OnStar Hands-Free Calling, your vehicle also sends OnStar your GPS location so that we can provide you with location-based services. OnStar service cannot work unless your vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area. OnStar service also cannot work unless you are in a place where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for that area has coverage, network capacity and reception when the service is needed, and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service. Not all services are available everywhere, particularly in remote or enclosed areas, or at all times. Location information about your vehicle is only available if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and available. Your vehicle must have a working electrical system (including adequate battery power) for the OnStar equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service to you at any particular time or place. Some examples are damage to important parts of your vehicle in an accident, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or wireless phone network congestion. 2-46 Your Responsibility Increase the radio volume if you cannot hear the OnStar advisor. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, this means that your system is not functioning properly and should be checked by your dealer/retailer. If the light appears clear (no light is appearing), your OnStar subscription has expired. You can always press the OnStar button to conﬁrm that your OnStar equipment is active. Universal Home Remote System The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand-held radio-frequency (RF) transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home lighting. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization Certiﬁcate number is CB2SAHL3. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. The Canadian Registration ID number is 2791021849A. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. 2-47 Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in the programming the Universal Home Remote. Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remote programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Universal Home Remote buttons should be erased for security purposes. See “Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons” later in this section. When programming a garage door, park outside of the garage. Park directly in line with and facing the garage door opener motor-head or gate motor-head. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate you are programming. It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. Universal Home Remote System Operation If there is one triangular Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicator light above the Universal Home Remote buttons, follow the instructions below. This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. 2-48 Programming the Universal Home Remote System If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-800-355-3515 or go to www.homelink.com. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before you begin. If you do not follow these actions, the device will time out and you will have to repeat the procedure. To program up to three devices: 1. Turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. Programming can only occur with the vehicle in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN and until 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off. 2. From inside the vehicle, press and hold down the two outside buttons at the same time, releasing only when the Universal Home Remote indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. This step will erase the factory settings or all previously programmed buttons. Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat this step to program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons. 3. Hold the end of your hand-held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the Universal Home Remote buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. The hand-held transmitter was supplied by the manufacturer of your garage door opener receiver (motor head unit). 2-49 4. At the same time, press and hold both the Universal Home Remote button that you would like to use to control the garage door and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the Universal Home Remote button or the hand-held transmitter button until Step 4 has been completed. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure noted in “Gate Operator and Canadian Programming” later in this section. 5. The indicator light on the Universal Home Remote will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly after Universal Home Remote successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons. 6. Press and hold the newly-trained Universal Home Remote button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on continuously, the programming is complete and your garage door should move when the Universal Home Remote button is pressed and released. You do not need to continue the programming Steps 6 through 8 and can stop here. If the Universal Home Remote indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with the programming Steps 6 through 8. 2-50 It may be helpful to have another person available to assist with the remaining steps. 7. After Steps 1 through 5 have been completed, locate inside the garage the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. 8. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button. After you press this button, you will have 30 seconds to complete Step 8. 9. Immediately return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the Universal Home Remote button, chosen in Step 3 to control the garage door, for two seconds, and then release it. If the garage door does not move, press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds, and then release it. Again, if the door does not move, press and hold the same button a third time for two seconds, and then release. The Universal Home Remote should now activate the garage door. To program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons, begin with Step 2 of “Programming the Universal Home Remote System.” Do not repeat Step 1, as this will erase all previous programming from the Universal Home Remote buttons. Gate Operator and Canadian Programming If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-800-355-3515 or go to www.homelink.com. Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for Universal Home Remote to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same manner. If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator or garage door opener by using the “Programming Universal Home Remote” procedures, regardless of where you live, replace Step 3 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” with the following: Continue to press and hold the Universal Home Remote button while you press and release every two seconds (cycle) the hand-held transmitter button until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal Home Remote. The Universal Home Remote indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 4 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” to complete. Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Operation can only occur with the vehicle in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN and until 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off. 2-51 Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons Erase the programmed buttons when you sell or terminate your lease. To erase all programmed buttons on the Universal Home Remote device: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button To reprogram any of the three Universal Home Remote buttons, repeat the programming instructions earlier in this section, beginning with Step 2. For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System, call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices on page 7-6. Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Cupholder(s) If your vehicle is the ﬁve-passenger model, there is a cupholder in front of the center console. 2-52 The cupholder has an arm that adjusts to two positions to ﬁt either a large cup or two smaller cups. If your vehicle is the six-passenger model, there is a cupholder located underneath the seat. To access, pull the center seat forward. The cupholder has a support that adjusts to two positions to ﬁt either a large cup or two smaller cups. Center Console Storage If your vehicle has a ﬁve-passenger console, the center console has a padded lid that can be used as an armrest. Lift the armrest lid to access a storage bin with a coin holder and a CD holder. Located under the lid is a card clip. If your vehicle has a six-passenger console, there is a ﬂip and fold center armrest that allows you to choose between a three-passenger front row bench seat or a center console. For more information see Center Seat on page 1-7. In the upward position the armrest acts as a back support for the front row bench seat. Flip the center armrest down and it can be used as an armrest for the driver and passenger seat. Lift the armrest lid to access the storage area. 2-53 Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net in the rear of the vehicle. Store small loads as far forward as possible. The net should not be used to store heavy loads. Sunroof The vehicle may have a sunroof. It includes a sliding glass panel and a sunshade. The sunroof control is on the headliner, by the map lamps. The sunroof control works only when the ignition is on or in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-25. To raise the sunroof to the vent position, open the sunshade by hand, then press the back of the control. Push and hold the front of the control to close the sunroof from the vent position. With the sunroof in the vent position, press and release the back of the control to express-open the sunroof. The sunshade will automatically open with the sunroof. To stop the express-open function, press the back of the control again. To close the sunroof, press and hold the front of the control. To stop the sunroof, release the control. The sunshade must be closed manually. The sunroof panel cannot be opened or closed if your vehicle has an electrical failure. 2-54 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Other Warning Devices ...................................3-6 Horn .............................................................3-6 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ........................3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..................3-8 Flash-to-Pass .................................................3-8 Windshield Wipers ..........................................3-9 Windshield Washer .........................................3-9 Cruise Control ..............................................3-10 Exterior Lamps .............................................3-13 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/ Automatic Headlamp System .......................3-14 Fog Lamps ..................................................3-15 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ........................3-15 Interior Lamps ..............................................3-16 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-16 Courtesy Lamps ...........................................3-16 Entry Lighting ...............................................3-16 Delayed Entry Lighting ...................................3-17 Theater Dimming ..........................................3-17 Delayed Exit Lighting .....................................3-17 Perimeter Lighting .........................................3-17 Overhead Console Reading Lamps .................3-18 Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps ................3-18 Electric Power Management ...........................3-18 Battery Run-Down Protection ..........................3-19 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .............................3-19 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ......................3-20 Climate Controls ............................................3-20 Climate Control System .................................3-20 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...........3-24 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-28 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-29 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-30 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-31 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-32 Tachometer .................................................3-32 Safety Belt Reminders ...................................3-32 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-33 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...................3-34 Charging System Light ..................................3-36 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-37 Antilock Brake System Warning Light ...........................................3-38 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...........................................3-38 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...........................................3-39 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ......3-40 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-40 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Low Coolant Warning Light ............................3-41 Tire Pressure Light .......................................3-41 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-42 Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-45 Change Engine Oil Light ................................3-45 Security Light ...............................................3-45 Cruise Control Light ......................................3-46 Reduced Engine Power Light .........................3-46 Highbeam On Light .......................................3-46 Headlamps Suggested Light ...........................3-47 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light .....................3-47 Door Ajar Light .............................................3-47 Trunk Ajar Light ............................................3-47 Service Vehicle Soon Light ............................3-48 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-48 Low Fuel Warning Light .................................3-48 Check Gas Cap Light ....................................3-49 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-49 DIC Operation and Displays ...........................3-50 DIC Compass (Uplevel Only) ..........................3-56 DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-58 DIC Vehicle Personalization ............................3-76 Audio System(s) .............................................3-84 Setting the Clock ..........................................3-85 Radio(s) ......................................................3-86 Using an MP3 ..............................................3-97 XM Radio Messages ...................................3-100 Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................3-101 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ......................3-102 Radio Reception .........................................3-103 Backglass Antenna ......................................3-104 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............3-105 Chime Level Adjustment ...............................3-105 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-28. B. Interior Lamps Control. See Interior Lamps on page 3-16. C. Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-13. Fog Lamp Control. See Fog Lamps on page 3-15. D. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. E. Cruise Controls. See Cruise Control on page 3-10. F. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-31. G. DIC Buttons (If Equipped) and Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-50 and Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. H. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-34. I. Audio System Controls. See Audio System(s) on page 3-84. J. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-11. K. Parking Brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-32. L. Tilt Lever (If Equipped) and Telescoping Column Lever (If Equipped). See Tilt Wheel on page 3-6. M. Horn. See Horn on page 3-6. N. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-102. O. Shift Lever. See Shifting Into PARK (P) on page 2-33. P. Accessory Power Outlet. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-19. Q. Climate Controls. See Climate Control System on page 3-20 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-24. R. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-52. 3-5 Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn the police and others that you have a problem. The front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is on the instrument panel. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel If the vehicle has a tilt wheel the steering wheel can be adjusted to a higher or lower position. Do not adjust the tilt wheel while driving. The lever used to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. To tilt the wheel, pull the lever towards you, move the wheel to a comfortable position, and then release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. Press again to turn the ﬂashers completely off. The hazard warning ﬂashers work even if the key is not in the ignition switch. Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. 3-6 Telescoping Column If the vehicle has a telescoping column on the steering wheel it adjusts the distance of the steering wheel to the driver without having to move the driver’s seat. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever that makes this adjustment is located on the left side of the steering column and behind the tilt lever, if the vehicle has this feature. To adjust the steering wheel, pull the steering wheel column lever down and push or pull the steering wheel to a comfortable position. Then pull the lever up to lock the wheel in place. Do not drive the vehicle unless the telescoping column is locked. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: (cid:127) G Turn and Lane Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-8. (cid:127) 2 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. Flash-to-Pass. See Flash-to-Pass on page 3-8. (cid:127) N Windshield Wipers. See Windshield Wipers on page 3-9. (cid:127) LQ Windshield Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 3-9. For information on the headlamps, see Exterior Lamps on page 3-13. 3-7 (cid:127) Turn and Lane-Change Signals To signal a turn, move the lever up or down. The lever returns to its original position when the turn is completed. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal/multifunction lever away from you. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. This light comes on in the instrument panel cluster if the high beam lamps are turned on while the ignition is in ON/RUN. To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash. Hold it there until the lane change is completed. The lever will return to its original position when released. Arrows that ﬂash rapidly when signaling for a turn or lane change, or that fail to work, may indicate a burned-out signal bulb or fuse. Other drivers will not see the signal. See Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps on page 5-59 for turn signal bulb replacement procedures. Also see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-109 for location of fuses. A chime will sound if the turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km). To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam, pull the turn signal lever toward you. Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps momentarily to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then release the lever to turn them off. 3-8 Windshield Wipers Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they are frozen to the windshield, gently loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades may not clear the windshield well, making it harder to see and drive safely. If the blades do become damaged, install new blades or blade inserts. For more information, see Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-62. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. Turn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers. 8 (Mist): Turn the band to mist for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the wipers start. Then let go. The wipers stop after one wipe. Hold the band on mist longer, for more wipe cycles. 9 (Off): To stop the wipers, move the band to off. 6 (Delay): Turn the band to adjust the delay time. The delay between wiping cycles becomes shorter as the band is moved to the top of the lever. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. 6 (Low Speed): Turn the band away from you to the ﬁrst solid band past the delay settings, for steady wiping at low speed. ? (High Speed): Turn the band further, to the second solid band past the delay settings, for high-speed wiping. Windshield Washer LQ (Washer Fluid): There is a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunction lever. To spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed. {CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. 3-9 Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS) and the cruise control is on, TCS will begin to limit wheel spin and the cruise control automatically turns off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, the cruise control can be turned back on. 3-10 The cruise control buttons are located on outboard side of the steering wheel. T (On/Off): Press this button to turn cruise control on and off. The indicator is lit when cruise control is on. + RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press this button to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed. SET–: Press this button to set the speed or make the vehicle decelerate. [ (Cancel): Press this button to cancel cruise control. Setting Cruise Control Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set, or if the master cylinder brake ﬂuid level is low. The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster comes on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-31. {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 1. Press the cruise control on/off button. 2. Get up to the desired speed. 3. Press and release the SET– button located on the steering wheel. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator. Resuming a Set Speed If cruise control is set at a desired speed and the brakes are applied, this shuts off the cruise control. However, it does not need to be reset. Once your vehicle reaches a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, press the +RES button on the steering wheel. The vehicle goes back to the previously selected speed and stays there. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control To increase the cruise speed while using cruise control: (cid:127) Press and hold the +RES button on the steering wheel until you reach your new desired speed, then release it. To increase vehicle speed in small increments, press the +RES button. Each time this is done, the vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. 3-11 (cid:127) Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control To reduce your speed while using cruise control: (cid:127) Press and hold the SET– button on the steering wheel until you reach the desired lower speed, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, press the SET– button on the steering wheel brieﬂy. Each time this is done, the vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase vehicle speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the cruise speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. If the brakes are applied the cruise control will turn off. Many drivers ﬁnd this to be too much trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise control: (cid:127) Step lightly on the brake pedal. (cid:127) Press the [ button on the steering wheel. (cid:127) Press the T button on the steering wheel. Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased by turning off the cruise control or the ignition. 3-12 (cid:127) Exterior Lamps The control located to the left of the cluster on the instrument panel, operates the exterior lamps. It controls the following systems: (cid:127) Headlamps Taillamps (cid:127) Parking Lamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Fog Lamps (If Equipped) The exterior lamps control has four positions: P (On/Off): Brieﬂy turn the control to this position to turn off the automatic light control. Brieﬂy turn to this position again to turn automatic light control on again. AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this position to automatically turn on the headlamps at normal brightness, together with the following: (cid:127) Parking Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights < (Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with the following: Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights 3-13 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) 2 (Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps together with the following lamps listed below. A warning chime will sound if the driver’s door is opened when the ignition switch is turned to LOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY and the headlamps or parking lamps are on. (cid:127) Parking Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights - (Foglamps) (If Equipped): Push the fog lamps button to turn them on and off. See Fog Lamps on page 3-15 for additional information. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/ Automatic Headlamp System Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. DRL lamps are required to function at all times on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it is not covered. The DRL system will make the low-beam headlamps come on at reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: The ignition is on. The exterior lamps control is off. The parking brake is released. While the DRL are on, only the vehicle’s low-beam headlamps will be on at reduced brightness. The turn signal, taillamps, sidemarker, and other lamps will not be on. The instrument panel will not be lit up either. 3-14 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) When it is dark enough outside, the DRL will turn off and the vehicle’s headlamps and parking lamps will turn on. The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on. When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will go off and the DRL will come on. To idle the vehicle with the DRL off, turn the exterior lamp control off and then do one of the following: Turn the exterior lamp control to the parking lamp position. Turn the exterior lamp control to the headlamp position. Turn the exterior lamp control from AUTO to off and back to AUTO. This feature is not available for vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. To turn off the automatic headlamp feature when it is dark outside, move the exterior lamp control to the parking lamp position. The parking lamps remain on and the headlamps turn off. The fog lamps also go on if they were on previously. As with any vehicle, the regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed. Fog Lamps If your vehicle has fog lamps, the button is located in the center of the exterior lamps control on the left side of the steering column. Press the fog lamps button to turn the lamps on or off. While the high-beam headlamps are on, the fog lamps are off. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the parking lamps or headlamps have been left on after the ignition has been turned to off, the exterior lamps will turn off after about 10 minutes. This protects the battery from being drained. Use the exterior lamp control to turn the lamps back on, if they are still needed. 3-15 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Interior Lamps Your interior lamps control is located next to the exterior lamps control and to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. 9 (Off): Turn the control to this position to disable courtesy lamps, entry lighting, delayed entry lighting, and delayed exit lighting. 1 (Door): Turn the control to this position to turn the interior lamps on when any door is open and when the ignition key is removed from the ignition. + (On): Turn the control to this position to turn on the interior lamps. The interior lamps can be controlled, or automatically turned on or off under certain conditions. They are explained in the following text. 3-16 Instrument Panel Brightness The instrument panel lights can be brightened or dimmed by pressing the center knob of the interior lamp controls until it pops out. Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or counterclockwise to dim them. Courtesy Lamps Courtesy lamps come on to make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle. These lamps will come on when the interior lamp control is in the door position and any door is opened. Entry Lighting The courtesy lamps come on and stay on for a set time whenever the interior lamp control is in the door position and the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed. The lamps stay on while a door is opened and then turn off automatically about 25 seconds after it is closed. If the UNLOCK button is pressed and a door is not opened, the lamps will turn off after about 25 seconds. The courtesy lamps turn off when the ignition key is turned to ON/RUN or START. They will come on again when a door is opened. Delayed Entry Lighting Delayed entry lighting lights the vehicle’s interior for a period of time after all the doors have been closed. After all the doors have been closed, the delayed entry lighting feature will continue to work until one of the following occurs: The ignition is in ON/RUN. The doors are locked. 25 seconds has passed. 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 3-76 under INT (Interior) LIGHTS KEYS REMOVED. When activated, the interior will be lit for a short 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 ON/RUN. The power door locks are activated. 25 seconds has passed. If during the illumination period a door is opened, the timed illumination period will be canceled and the interior lamps will remain on. 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 (RKE) 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 3-76 for additional information. 3-17 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) 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. Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery’s temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery’s state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge back in. When the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging. If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage or voltage display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you may see the voltage move up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed. The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator) may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power that is needed for very high electrical loads. A high electrical load occurs when several of the following loads are on: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power, whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories. Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver. If so, the Driver Information Center (DIC) message might display Battery Saver Active. If this message is displayed, it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-58. 3-18 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: The ignition is turned on. The interior lamps control is turned off, then to door or on. 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 has 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. Improper use of the power outlet can cause 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 of 20 amperes. Check with your dealer/retailer 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/retailer. Notice: 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 plugged in for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will drain the battery. Power is always supplied to the outlets. Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 20 ampere rating. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. 3-19 (cid:127) (cid:127) If you put papers, pins, or other ﬂammable Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have a removable ashtray and cigarette lighter. The cigarette lighter may be located under the climate control system. The removable ashtray can be placed into the front console cupholder. 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 use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way, and let go. When the heating element is 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. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes. 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 ON/RUN position. 3-20 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, turning on the recirculation mode helps to prevent the air inside the vehicle from becoming stale. After ﬁve minutes recirculate will allow some 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. 3-21 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. 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 help reduce the outside air and odors that enter your vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle quicker. 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 some 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. The indicator light will change with each button press even when conditions prevent operation. 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. 3-22 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. Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside the vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this, after ﬁve minutes recirculate will allow some outside air into the vehicle. 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. 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. Do not drive the vehicle until all windows are clear. - (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. 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 ON/RUN. The rear window defogger will stay on for about 20 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will only run for about 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 windows are clear. 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. 3-23 Dual Automatic Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle. 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. For the automatic system to function, the temperature must be set between 61°F (15°C) and 89°F (32°C). 3-24 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’s 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. 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 four 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. 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 3-29 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. 3-25 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 3-29 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. 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 help reduce the outside air and odors that enter your vehicle or help cool the air inside the vehicle quicker. 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 ﬁve 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. The indicator light will change with each button press even when conditions prevent operation. ( (Heated Seats): Press this button to turn the driver or passenger heated seats on and off. See Heated Seats on page 1-3 for additional information. 3-26 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. 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. 3-27 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 about 20 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will only run for about 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. This vehicle has a passenger compartment air ﬁlter. If 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 3-29. 3-28 (cid:127) Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air ﬁlter is located in the engine compartment 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. The ﬁlter needs to be changed periodically to keep the air conditioning working at its best. 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 ACC/ACCESSORY and turn the windshield wipers on. 2. Turn the ignition to LOCK/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. 6. Remove the three air inlet grille retainers. 7. Remove the air inlet grille. 8. Remove the water deﬂector panel. 3-29 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. 9. Remove the old air ﬁlter. 10. Install a new passenger compartment air ﬁlter. See Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-13 for the type of ﬁlter to use. Make sure it slides under the compartment retainers. 11. Reverse Steps 1 through 8. For best climate control performance, re-installation of a clean air ﬁlter is required. 3-30 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. Base level shown, Uplevel similar 3-31 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. Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. Tachometer Your tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). This chime and light is repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. 3-32 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started, 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 1-62 for more information. The passenger safety belt light, located on the instrument panel, will come on and stay on for several seconds and then ﬂash for several more. This chime and light are repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-54. This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. The light should go out and the system is ready. If the passenger’s safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. 3-33 If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your instrument panel has a has a passenger airbag status indicator. When you start the vehicle, 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. 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). {CAUTION: 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 start the engine. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed immediately. If there is a problem with the airbag system, an airbag Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-58 for more information. 3-34 {CAUTION: {CAUTION: 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. Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, 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 1-62 for more on this, including important safety information. 3-35 If, after several seconds, both 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/retailer for service. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, 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’s seat may not have the protection of the airbag(s). See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-33 for more on this, including important safety information. Charging System Light This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition key, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the charging system. A charging system Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also appear. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-58 for more information. This light could indicate that there are problems with a generator drive belt, or that there is an electrical problem. Have it checked right away. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all the accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. 3-36 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 ON/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. 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 4-27. {CAUTION: 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. 3-37 Antilock Brake System Warning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started. For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-58 for all brake related DIC messages. Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light Your vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) warning light. That is normal. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off, if the light comes on when you are driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the ABS 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, your vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, your vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-37. 3-38 If this warning light comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the TCS and, if your vehicle has this feature, the StabiliTrak® system. The TCS warning light will come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If it does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. This light will also come on when the traction control button is pressed disabling the system. 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 your vehicle has this feature, the StabiliTrak® system inspected as soon as possible. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6 and StabiliTrak® System on page 4-8 for more information. Enhanced Traction System Warning Light For vehicles with the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), this light may come on for the following reasons: If the traction control button located on the center console is pressed, turning the system off. This light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again and the warning light should turn off. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-7. If the system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on. If the light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, the vehicle needs service. 3-39 (cid:127) (cid:127) Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light The engine coolant temperature warning light will come on when the engine has overheated. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage The vehicle has a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature. If this happens you should pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-30 for more information. Notice: Driving with the engine coolant temperature warning light on could cause your vehicle to overheat. See Engine Overheating on page 5-30. Your vehicle could be damaged, and it might not be covered by your warranty. Never drive with the engine coolant temperature warning light on. This light will also come on brieﬂy when starting your vehicle. If it does not, have your vehicle serviced. 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 5-30. 3-40 Low Coolant Warning Light If your vehicle has this light, it comes on brieﬂy when you turn your ignition on as a bulb check only. Tire Pressure Light Your vehicle has a tire pressure light. When the Light is Solid This indicates that one or more of your tires are signiﬁcantly underinﬂated. A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center (DIC), may accompany the light. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-58 for more information. Stop and check your tires as soon as it is safe to do so. If underinﬂated, inﬂate to the proper pressure. See Tires on page 5-63 for more information. When the Light Flashes First and Then is Solid This indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light ﬂashes for about a minute and stays on solid for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence will repeat with every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-71 for more information. This light comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started and provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. 3-41 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It makes sure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This can prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. If you keep driving your vehicle with this Notice: light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, your vehicle’s fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by your warranty. Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transmission, 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 can cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 5-3. 3-42 This light comes on, as a check to show it is working, when the ignition is turned ON/RUN but the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light also comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing — A misﬁre condition has been detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. Light On Steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. If the Light is Flashing The following can prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: (cid:127) Reduce vehicle speed. (cid:127) Avoid hard accelerations. (cid:127) Avoid steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. 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 the vehicle. Turn the ignition 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/retailer for service as soon as possible. If the Light Is On Steady You might 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 allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your vehicle’s electrical system might be wet. The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. 3-43 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) 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 causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You might 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 might 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/retailer can check the vehicle. Your dealer/retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection

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