2007 Buick Lucerne Owners Manual

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142 If you do not know if your garage door opener is a ﬁxed code or rolling code device, open your garage door opener’s remote control battery cover. Your garage door opener is a ﬁxed code device if there is a panel of switches. If not, your garage door opener is a rolling code device. Programming Universal Home Remote — Fixed Code Fixed Code garage door openers are used for garage doors produced prior to 1996. Fixed code uses the same coded signal every time, which is manually programmed by setting DIP switches for a unique personal code. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Remove the battery cover of the hand-held transmitter. Example of Switch Settings 2. Write down the eight to 12 coding switch settings from left to right. When the switch is in the up position, write “on,” and when a switch is in the down position, write “off”. If a switch is set between the up and down position, write “middle”. 3. Enter these positions into the Universal Home Remote System as follows. Press and release all three buttons at the same time to put the device into programming mode. 143 5. After entering the switch settings, press and release all three buttons at the same time. The indicator lights will turn on. 6. Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light above the selected button should slowly blink. You may need to hold the button from ﬁve to 55 seconds. 7. Immediately release the button when the garage door moves. The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete. 8. Press and release the button again. The garage door should move, conﬁrming that programming is successful and complete. To program another device such as an additional garage door opener, a security device, or home lighting, repeat Steps 1 through 8, choosing a different function button in Step 7 than what you used for the garage door opener. Example 4. The indicator light will blink slowly. In order from left to right, and within two and one-half minutes, enter each switch setting into the Universal Home Remote System. Push one button for each switch as follows: (cid:127) Left button = “on” switch position. (cid:127) Right button = “off” switch position. (cid:127) Middle button = “middle” switch position. 144 Programming Universal Home Remote — Rolling Code Rolling code garage door openers are used for garage doors produced after 1996 and are code protected. Rolling code means the coded signal is changed every time your remote control garage door opener is used. Programming a rolling code 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. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press the two outside buttons at the same time for one to two seconds, and immediately release them. 2. Go to the garage. Locate the garage door motor head and press and release the “learn” button. After pressing the “learn” button, you have 10 to 30 seconds to complete Step 4 depending on your garage control unit. If you cannot locate the “learn” button, refer to the owner’s guide for your garage door opener. 3. Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink. You may need to hold the button from ﬁve to 20 seconds. 145 Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons You should erase the programmed buttons when you sell the vehicle or terminate your lease. To erase either rolling code or ﬁxed code on the Universal Home Remote device, do the following: 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons at the same time for about 20 seconds, until the indicator lights, located directly above the buttons, begin to blink rapidly. 2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink, release both buttons. The codes from all button will be erased. For additional information on Universal Home Remote, see Customer Assistance Offices on page 464. 4. Immediately release the button when the garage door moves. The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete. 5. Press and release the button again. The garage door should move, conﬁrming that programming is successful and complete. To program another device such as an additional garage door opener, a security device, or home lighting, repeat Steps 1 through 6, choosing a different function button in Step 4 than what you used for the garage door opener. Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons You can reprogram any of the three buttons by repeating the instructions. 146 Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED) Your vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote System. If there is one triangular Light Emitting Diode (LED) above the Universal Home Remote buttons, follow the instructions below. If your vehicle has three round LED above the Universal Home Remote buttons, follow the instructions under Universal Home Remote System Operation (with three round LED). Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes, please be sure to follow Steps 6 through 8 to complete the programming of your Universal Home Remote Transmitter. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in the programming steps. Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remote programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Universal Home Remote buttons should be erased for security purposes. See “Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons” later in this section or, for assistance, see Customer Assistance Offices on page 464. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming. When programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. 147 Programming Universal Home Remote Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside Universal Home Remote buttons, releasing only when the Universal Home Remote indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat this step to program a second and/or third hand-held transmitter to the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons. 2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the Universal Home Remote buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired Universal Home Remote button and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed. 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. 148 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly after Universal Home Remote successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons. 5. Press and hold the newly-trained Universal Home Remote button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on continuously, programming is complete and your device should activate when the Universal Home Remote button is pressed and released. To program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons, begin with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote.” Do not repeat Step 1 as this will erase all of the programmed channels. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling-code device, most commonly, a garage door opener. 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8. 8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the programmed Universal Home Remote button for two seconds, then release it. Immediately press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds, then release it. Immediately, press and hold the same button a third time for two seconds, then release. The Universal Home Remote should now activate the rolling-code device. To program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons, begin with Step 2 of “Programming Universal Home Remote.” Do not repeat Step 1, as this will erase all previous programming from the Universal Home Remote buttons. Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for Universal Home Remote to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same manner. If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator or garage door opener by using the “Programming Universal Home Remote” procedures, regardless of where you live, replace Step 3 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” with the following: Continue to press and hold the Universal Home Remote button while you press and release every two seconds (cycle) the hand-held transmitter button until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal Home Remote. The Universal Home Remote indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 4 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” to complete. 149 Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button To program a device to Universal Home Remote using a Universal Home Remote button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired Universal Home Remote button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to ﬂash after 20 seconds. While still holding the Universal Home Remote button, proceed with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” shown earlier in this section. For additional information on Universal Home Remote, see Customer Assistance Offices on page 464. Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons To erase programming from the three Universal Home Remote buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold the two outside buttons for longer than 30 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. The Universal Home Remote is now in the training (learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” shown earlier in this section. Individual buttons cannot be erased, but they can be reprogrammed. See “Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button” following this section. 150 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. The glove box has a light inside. Use the key to lock and unlock. Cupholder(s) There are cupholders located in the full ﬂoor console, or in the front of the center seat console. Cupholders are also located in the rear armrest. To access the full ﬂoor console cupholder slide the cover back. To access the center seat console cupholder, fold open the front of the console. Front Storage Area Your vehicle has a removable front storage bin. To open, push down then release to reveal the front bin and accessory outlet. To remove, push up and forward to loosen, then pull the bin out. If your vehicle has a center ﬂex storage unit, pull the handle rearward to open the front bin and accessory power outlet. To remove, pull the bin out. If your vehicle has a full ﬂoor console it has two storage areas. To access the upper tray storage, lift the left lever located in the front of the armrest lid. To access the lower storage area, lift the right lever. If your vehicle has a center seat console it will have two storage areas. To access the upper storage area, press the button located on the front of the armrest and lift the armrest lid. To access the lower storage area, pull the strap located behind the cup holder. 151 Rear Seat Armrest Your vehicle has a rear seat armrest with cupholders. To access, pull the tab on the armrest forward. Convenience Net The vehicle may have a convenience net located on the back wall of the trunk. The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store those in the trunk as far forward as possible. Unhook the net so that it will lie ﬂat when not in use. Center Flex Storage Unit Your vehicle may have a center ﬂex storage unit that includes a front center seat with a lap belt and an underseat storage compartment. The center seatback can also be used as a fold down armrest. Cupholders are also located at the front edge of the storage unit and can be accessed by folding the compartment forward. When not being used, the center seat lap belt can be stored in the underseat storage compartment. 152 Sunroof Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sunroof. The sunroof buttons are located on the headliner. To close the sunroof, press the front of the driver’s side button to the second detent position, and release. To vent the sunroof press and hold the back of the passenger’s side button until the vent reaches the desired position. Press the front of the passenger’s side button to close the sunroof. If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof from closing at the point of the obstruction. The sunroof will then return to the full-open or vent position. To express-open the sunroof press the rear of the driver’s side button to the second detent position, and release. To stop the sunroof from express opening, press the button again. If the sunshade is in the closed position, it will open with the sunroof, or it can be opened manually. 153 ✍ NOTES 154 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ........................ 158 Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 160 Other Warning Devices ............................. 160 Horn .......................................................... 160 Tilt Wheel .................................................. 161 Heated Steering Wheel ............................. 161 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .................. 162 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ................. 162 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .......... 163 Flash-to-Pass ............................................ 164 Windshield Wipers ..................................... 164 Rainsense™ II Wipers ............................... 165 Windshield Washer .................................... 166 Cruise Control ........................................... 167 Exterior Lamps .......................................... 170 Wiper Activated Headlamps ....................... 171 Headlamps on Reminder ........................... 171 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ................. 172 Fog Lamps ................................................ 173 Cornering Lamps ....................................... 173 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver .................. 173 Instrument Panel Brightness ...................... 174 Courtesy Lamps ........................................ 174 Entry Lighting ............................................ 174 Delayed Entry Lighting .............................. 174 Theater Dimming ....................................... 175 Delayed Exit Lighting ................................. 175 Perimeter Lighting ..................................... 175 Front Reading Lamps ................................ 175 Electric Power Management ...................... 176 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver ............... 177 Battery Run-Down Protection ..................... 177 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ...... 178 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ........................ 181 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ................ 182 Climate Controls ......................................... 182 Climate Control System ............................. 182 Dual Automatic Climate Control System .... 186 Outlet Adjustment ...................................... 192 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ............. 192 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ..... 194 Instrument Panel Cluster ........................... 194 Speedometer and Odometer ...................... 196 Trip Odometer ........................................... 196 Tachometer ............................................... 196 Safety Belt Reminder Light ........................ 196 155 Section 3 Instrument Panel Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light ....... 197 Airbag Readiness Light ............................. 197 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............. 198 Charging System Light .............................. 200 Brake System Warning Light ..................... 201 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...... 202 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ........................................ 202 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ......................... 203 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ........................................ 204 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ............ 204 Tire Pressure Light .................................... 205 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ........................ 206 Oil Pressure Light ..................................... 209 Security Light ............................................ 210 Fog Lamp Light ......................................... 210 Cruise Control Light .................................. 210 Highbeam On Light ................................... 210 Fuel Gage ................................................. 211 Driver Information Center (DIC) .................. 212 DIC Controls and Displays ........................ 212 DIC Compass ............................................ 218 DIC Warnings and Messages .................... 221 DIC Vehicle Customization ........................ 231 Audio System(s) ......................................... 241 Setting the Time (Without Date Display) .... 242 Setting the Time (With Date Display) ......... 243 Radio with CD (Base) ............................... 245 Radio with CD (MP3) ................................ 251 Using an MP3 ........................................... 262 XM Radio Messages ................................. 269 Navigation/Radio System ........................... 271 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................. 271 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................. 271 Radio Reception ........................................ 272 Care of Your CDs ..................................... 273 Care of the CD Player .............................. 274 Backglass Antenna .................................... 274 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ....... 274 156 ✍ NOTES 157 Instrument Panel Overview 158 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 192. B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons (If Equipped). See DIC Controls and Displays on page 212. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 162. D. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 194. E. Hazard Warning Flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 160. F. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 241. G. Exterior Lamp Buttons. See Exterior Lamps on page 170. H. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 174. I. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 333. J. Cruise Controls. See Cruise Control on page 167. Heated Steering Wheel Button (If Equipped). See Heated Steering Wheel on page 161. K. Parking Brake. See Parking Brake on page 122. L. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 271. M. Climate Controls. See Climate Control System on page 182 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 186. N. Traction Control/StabiliTrak® Button. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 283 and StabiliTrak® System on page 284. O. Ashtray. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 182. P. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 119. Q. Accessory Power Outlet. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 181. R. Trunk Release. See Trunk on page 106. S. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 151. 159 Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. Press the button again to turn the ﬂashers off. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, your turn signals will not work. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located in the center of the instrument panel above the radio. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key is not in the ignition. 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. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn. 160 Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. Heated Steering Wheel Your vehicle may have a heated steering wheel. The button for this feature is located on the left side of the steering wheel. To tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and pull the lever toward you. Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Press the button to turn the heated steering wheel on or off. A light on the button will display when the feature is turned on. The steering wheel will take about three minutes to start heating. 161 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever 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 162. (cid:127) 3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 163. (cid:127) Flash-To-Pass Feature. See Flash-to-Pass on page 164. (cid:127) N Windshield Wipers. See Windshield Wipers on page 164. 162 (cid:127) L Windshield Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 166. (cid:127) _ Heated Washer Fluid. See Windshield Washer on page 166. Turn and Lane-Change Signals To signal a turn, move the lever on the left side of the steering wheel all the way up or down. The lever returns automatically when the turn is complete. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. You may also have an arrow in the outside mirror that ﬂashes when the turn signal is used. See Outside Power Mirrors on page 133 for more information. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is complete. If you momentarily press and release the lever, the turn signal will ﬂash three times. If the arrows ﬂash very fast as you signal a turn or a lane change, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers will not see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 428. Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 0.8 miles (1.3 km), a chime will sound at each ﬂash of the turn signal. To turn off the chime, move the turn signal lever to the off position. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal lever away from you. To change from high beam to low beam, pull the turn signal lever toward you. While the high beams are on, this light located on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. 163 Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are off. Pull the turn signal lever toward you brieﬂy to ﬂash-to-pass. If the headlamps are off or on low beam, the high-beam headlamps will turn on. They will stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you and the high-beam indicator on the instrument panel cluster will come on. Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. 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. For more wipe cycles, hold the band longer on mist. 6 (Delay): Turn the band to choose the delay time between wipe cycles. The wiper speed can be set for a long or short delay between wipes. The closer the band is set to the top of the lever, the shorter the delay. 164 6 (Low Speed): Turn the band away from you to the ﬁrst solid band past the delay settings for steady wiping at low speed. 1 (High Speed): For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to the second solid band past the delay settings. 9(Off): To stop the wipers, move the band to off. Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they are frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If the blades become worn or damaged, replace with new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. Your vehicle has wiper-activated headlamps. After the windshield wipers have completed eight wipe cycles within four minutes, the headlamps automatically turn on. See Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 171 for more information. Rainsense™ II Wipers If your vehicle has this feature, the moisture sensor is mounted on the interior of the windshield beside the rearview mirror and is used to automatically operate the wipers. This system operates by monitoring the amount of moisture build-up on the windshield. Wipes occur as needed to clear the windshield depending on the driving conditions and the sensitivity setting. In light rain or snow, fewer wipes will occur. In heavy rain or snow, wipes will occur more frequently. The system operates in the delay mode. If the system is left on for long periods of time, occasional wipes may occur without any moisture on the windshield. This is normal and indicates that the Rainsense™ system is active. The Rainsense™ system is activated by turning the wiper control band to one of the ﬁve sensitivity levels within the delay area. The position closest to off is the lowest sensitivity setting, level one. This allows more rain or snow to collect on the windshield between wipes. Turning the wiper band away from you to higher sensitivity levels increases the sensitivity of the system and frequency of wipes. The highest sensitivity setting, level ﬁve is closest to low. A single wipe will occur each time you turn the wiper stalk to a higher sensitivity level to indicate that the sensitivity level has been increased. Notice: Going through an automatic car wash with the wipers on can damage them. Turn the wipers off when going through an automatic car wash. The MIST and wash cycles operate as normal and are not affected by the Rainsense™ function. The system can be overridden at any time by manually changing the wiper control to low or high speed. Notice: Do not place stickers or other items on the exterior glass surface directly in front of the rain sensor. Doing this could cause the rain sensor to malfunction. 165 Windshield Washer {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. J (Washer Fluid): Press and release this paddle, located at the top of the turn signal/ multifunction lever, to spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield. The wipers will clear the windshield and either stop or return to your preset speed. For more washer cycles, press and hold the paddle. 166 _ (Heated Washer Fluid): The heated windshield washer ﬂuid system, if your vehicle has this feature, may be used to help clear ice, snow, tree sap, or bugs from your windshield. Sliding the switch on the turn signal/multifunction lever to this position and then releasing it will activate the heated windshield washer ﬂuid system. This activation will initiate four heated wash/wipe cycles. The ﬁrst heated wash/wipe cycle may take up to 40 seconds to occur, depending on outside temperature. After the ﬁrst wash/wipe cycle, it may take up to 20 seconds for each of the remaining cycles. The heated windshield washer ﬂuid system may be turned off at any time by sliding the switch on the turn signal/multifunction lever to this position again. When the heated windshield washer ﬂuid system is activated under certain outside temperature conditions, steam may ﬂow out of the washer nozzles for a short period of time before washer ﬂuid is sprayed. This is a normal condition. Washer Fluid Low Add Fluid will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the washer ﬂuid is low. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 221. 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). If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system, if your vehicle has this feature, begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 283. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, the cruise control can be turned back on. {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. The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel. T (On/Off): Press this button to turn cruise control on and off. The indicator will be lit when cruise control is on. 167 + 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 will come on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 194. {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 speed you want. 3. Press and release the SET– button located on the steering wheel. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator. 168 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set the cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This shuts off the cruise control, but it does not need to be reset. Once you are driving about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, press the +RES button on the steering wheel. The vehicle will go back to your chosen speed and stay 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. (cid:127) To increase vehicle speed in small increments, press the +RES button. 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 lower speed you want, then release it. (cid:127) To slow down in very small amounts, press the SET– button on the steering wheel brieﬂy. Each time this is done, you 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. 169 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 may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake ends the cruise control. 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 [ (cancel) button on the steering (cid:127) Press the T (on/off) button on the steering wheel. wheel. Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased by turning off the cruise control or the ignition. 170 Exterior Lamps The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. It controls the following systems: (cid:127) Headlamps (cid:127) Taillamps (cid:127) Parking Lamps (cid:127) License Plate Lamps (cid:127) (cid:127) Fog Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Instrument Panel Lights The exterior lamps control has four positions: O (Off): Turn the control to this position to turn off the exterior lamps. 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 (cid:127) ;(Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with the following: (cid:127) Taillamps (cid:127) License Plate Lamps (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 you open the driver’s door when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. (cid:127) Parking Lamps (cid:127) License Plate Lamps (cid:127) Instrument Panel Lights Instrument Panel Lights -(Fog Lamps): Push the exterior lamps control in to turn on the fog lamps. See Fog Lamps on page 173. Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers are turned on and have completed eight wipe cycles within four minutes. When the ignition is turned to OFF, the wiper-activated headlamps immediately turn off. The wiper-activated headlamps also turn off if the windshield wipers are turned off. Headlamps on Reminder If you leave the exterior lamp buttons for the headlamps or parking lamps on, remove the key from the ignition and open the driver’s door, you will hear a continuous warning chime. The chime will turn off when the lamps are turned off. 171 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 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. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel monitors the exterior light level for the operation of DRL, so be sure it is not covered. The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps turn on at reduced brightness in daylight when the following conditions are met: (cid:127) The ignition is on. (cid:127) The exterior lamp button for the headlamps is off. (cid:127) The automatic transaxle is not in PARK (P). When the DRL are on, only your low-beam headlamps will be on. The parking lamps, taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps will not be on. When it is dark enough outside, your low-beam headlamps will come on. The other lamps that turn on with your headlamps will also turn on. When it is bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go off, and your low-beam headlamps change to the reduced brightness of DRL. To turn off all exterior lighting at night when you are parked, turn the exterior lamp control to the off position. The exterior lamps will turn back on automatically when you move the transaxle out of PARK (P). See Exterior Lamps on page 170 for more information. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. 172 Fog Lamps - (Fog Lamps): If your vehicle has fog lamps, the button is located on the exterior lamps control. The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. Your ignition must be in RUN for the fog lamps to illuminate. To turn the fog lamps on, press the exterior lamps button. A light will come on in the instrument panel cluster to let you know that the fog lamps are on. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 194. Press the exterior lamps button again to turn the fog lamps off. The ignition must be in RUN and the parking lamps must be on for your fog lamps to work. The fog lamps will go off while you change to high-beam headlamps. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. Cornering Lamps If your vehicle has this feature, the cornering lamps come on when: the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the vehicle is not in PARK (P), and you signal a turn with the turn signal/multifunction lever. They provide more light for cornering. Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the exterior lamp button has been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF and a door has been opened. This protects against draining the battery in case you have accidentally left the headlamps or parking lamps on. If you need to leave the lamps on for more than 10 minutes, use the manual control to turn the lamps back on after the ignition is turned to OFF and any door is opened. 173 Instrument Panel Brightness D (Instrument Panel Brightness): This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The knob for this control is located next to the exterior lamps control. Push the knob in and release when it pops out. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights and counter clockwise to decrease the brightness. Turning the knob completely clockwise to the detent will turn on the courtesy lamps. Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened, several lamps turn on making it easier for you to enter and exit the vehicle. Turn the instrument panel brightness control completely clockwise to manually turn on these lamps. Entry Lighting If it is dark enough outside when you press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, the interior courtesy lamps will turn on and stay on for about 40 seconds. The lamps can be turned off immediately by pressing the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, turning the ignition key to RUN or activating the power door locks. Delayed Entry Lighting The interior lamps will turn on if you open the door when it is dark enough outside. When you close the door with the ignition off, the interior lamps will stay on for up to 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned to an on position. When the lamps turn off as a result of the 25 second timer or the ignition switch being turned on, the lighting will deactivate by way of the theater dimming effect. Locking the doors will override the delayed entry lighting feature and the lamps will turn off right away. 174 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 If it is dark enough outside when you remove the key from the ignition, the interior lamps will turn on and stay on for about 25 seconds. This will give you time to ﬁnd the door pull handle or lock switches. Once the key is inserted into the ignition, the exit lighting will be cancelled and the lighting will fade out. Perimeter Lighting If it is dark enough outside when the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, the DRL, parking lamps and back-up lamps will come on. This feature can be programmed on for various amounts of time in seconds for each transmitter. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 231 for information on programming. Front Reading Lamps The front reading lamps, located on the headliner, are turned on or off by pressing one of the buttons located near each lamp. 175 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, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message might be displayed, such as Battery Saver Active or Service Battery Charging System. 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 221. 176 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver This feature is designed to protect your vehicle’s battery against drainage from the interior lamps, or garage door opener. When the ignition is turned off, the power to these features will automatically turn off after 10 minutes. Power will be restored for an additional 10 minutes if any door is opened, the trunk is opened or the courtesy lamp switch is turned on. Battery Run-Down Protection This vehicle has a feature to help prevent the battery from being drained, if the interior courtesy lamps, reading/map lamps, visor vanity lamps or trunk lamp are accidentally left on. If any of these lamps are left on, they will automatically turn off after 10 minutes, if the ignition is off. The lamps will not come back on again until one of the following occurs: (cid:127) The ignition is turned on. (cid:127) The exterior lamps control is turned off, then on again. The headlamps will timeout after 10 minutes, if they are manually turned on before the ignition is off. 177 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) If your vehicle is equipped, the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system is designed to help you park while in REVERSE (R). It operates only at speeds less than 5 mph (8 km/h). URPA helps make parking easier and helps you avoid colliding with objects such as parked vehicles. The URPA system detects objects that are close to the rear of the vehicle which are at least 10 inches (25.4 cm) off the ground and below hood or trunk level. The system detects objects up to 8 feet (2.5 m) behind your vehicle. URPA determines how close these objects are from your bumper within this area. Ultrasonic sensors on the rear bumper are used to detect the distance to the object. 178 {CAUTION: The Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist (URPA) system does not replace driver vision. URPA does not: (cid:127) Operate above speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h). (cid:127) Detect objects more than 8 feet (2.5 meters) behind the vehicle. This distance may be less during warmer or humid weather. (cid:127) Detect objects that are below the bumper, underneath the vehicle, or that are very close to the vehicle. (cid:127) Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets. So if you do not use proper care before backing up, you could hit a vehicle, child, pedestrian, bicyclist, or pet, resulting in vehicle damage, injury, or death. Even though the vehicle has the URPA system, always check carefully before backing up by checking behind your vehicle. The display is located near the rear window and can be seen by looking over your right shoulder. The display has three color-coded lights. The URPA lights are used to provide distance and system information, along with beeps played out the speakers. How the System Works When the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R), the rear display will brieﬂy illuminate to let you know the display is operating correctly. URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R). The system also does not work at a reverse speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). To remind you of this, the red light on the rear display will ﬂash. The system can be disabled using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Controls and Displays on page 212. How the System Works when Backing If the shift lever is in REVERSE (R), URPA detects objects close to the rear bumper. The ﬁrst time an object is detected a single beep will sound. If an object is detected at a REVERSE (R) speed between 0 mph (0km/h) and 5 mph (8 km/h), the following describes what will occur based on your distance to a detected object located behind the vehicle: (cid:127) At distances between 40 inches (1 m) and 8 ft (2.5 m), a single amber light will be lit. (cid:127) At distances between 23 inches (0.6 m) and 40 inches (1 m), both amber lights will be lit. (cid:127) At distances between 12 inches (0.3 m) and 23 inches (0.6 m), all three lights (amber/amber/red) will be lit. (cid:127) At distances less than 12 inches (0.3 m), a beeping sound will repeat for a short time and all three lights (amber/amber/red) will be lit and ﬂashing. 179 When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly If the URPA system will not activate due to a temporary condition, the message PARK ASSIST OFF will be displayed on the DIC and a red light will be shown on the rear URPA display when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R). This occurs under the following conditions: (cid:127) The driver disables the system. See DIC Controls and Displays on page 212. (cid:127) The parking brake pedal is pressed. (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 when you turned off the vehicle. If the attached objects are removed from your vehicle before the start of your next drive, the system will return to normal operation unless an object is detected when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R). If this occurs, URPA assumes the object is still attached, so you will have to wait until the vehicle is driven forward above 15 mph (25 km/h) before URPA will return to normal operation. (cid:127) The ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean. So, be sure to keep your vehicle’s rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush. For cleaning instructions, see Washing Your Vehicle on page 422. If the DIC still displays the PARK ASSIST OFF message after cleaning the bumper and driving forward at a speed of at least 15 mph (25 km/h), see your dealer. (cid:127) Other conditions that may affect system performance include vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck or other mechanical devices that interfere with URPA performance. (cid:127) When URPA is disabled without driver action and the driver attempts to turn URPA back on using the Driver Information Center (DIC), the PARK ASSIST ON option will not be selectable if the necessary conditions stated above for normal system operation are not met. 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. 180 For Driver Information Center messages related to URPA, see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 221. If the bumper is damaged, your URPA system may not work properly. Take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system. Accessory Power Outlet(s) The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. Your vehicle may have up to three power outlets depending on the type of front seat you have. If your vehicle has front bucket seats with a center console, you will ﬁnd two outlets inside the rear storage compartment. An extra power outlet can be found in the ashtray. Your vehicle may have a small cap that must be pulled down to access the accessory power outlet. If it does, when not using the outlet be sure to cover it with the protective cap. 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. Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible to the accessory power outlets and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power outlets. 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 before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. 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. 181 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 heat and cool the inside of the vehicle, using the previous system settings before the vehicle was turned off. The rear window defogger will be turned on by the climate control system when it is cold outside. If the vehicle has heated seats, they will also turn on. Cooled seats are not activated during a remote start. Normal operation of the system will return after the key is turned to the RUN position. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 95 for more information. If you put papers, pins, or other Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Push down on the front center tray to reveal the front ashtray, cigarette lighter, and accessory power outlet. The ashtray can be removed for cleaning. Hold the sides of the ashtray and then pull the ashtray up and out. Notice: ﬂammable 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 lighter, push the center all the way in and let it go. When it is ready, the center will pop back out by itself. Pull out the entire unit to use it. 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. 182 Operation ( (Off): Turn the left knob to this position to turn the climate control system off. 9(Fan): Turn the left knob 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 when the new mode is complete. If the airﬂow seems low when the fan speed 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 192 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 442. Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to warm or cool the air coming through the outlets. Use the right knob to select from the following modes: H (Vent): This mode directs outside air to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. 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. 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. 183 # (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 knob is not in the off position. 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. 184 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 ﬂoor/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. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in these modes. - (Floor/Defog): This mode directs half of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets and half to the ﬂoor outlets. The system runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is near or below freezing. 0 (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets. The system runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is near or below freezing. If your vehicle has heated outside rearview mirrors, the mirrors will heat to help clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror when the rear window defogger is on. See Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror on page 135 for more information. 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. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. < (Rear Window Defogger): Press this 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. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. The rear window defogger will only work when the ignition is in run. The rear window defogger will stay on for about 20 minutes after the button is pressed if you are traveling at slower vehicle speeds. At higher vehicle speeds, the rear defogger may stay on continuously. If turned on again, the defogger will only run for about 10 minutes before turning off. The defogger can be turned off by pressing the button again, by turning the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN, or by turning off the engine. 185 Dual Automatic 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 heat and cool the inside of the vehicle, using the previous system settings before the vehicle was turned off. The rear window defogger will be turned on by the climate control system when it is cold outside. If the vehicle has heated seats, they will also turn on. Cooled seats are not activated during a remote start. Normal operation of the system will return after the key is turned to the RUN position. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 95 for more information. Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic Fan): When this position is selected on the fan control, the system will adjust the fan speed. If the OnStar® system is activated when this position is selected, the fan speed will lower. AUTO (Automatic Mode) 1. Turn the fan control to AUTO. 2. Turn the mode control to AUTO. 3. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting between 68°F (21°C) and 78°F (26°C). Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. In cold weather, the system will start at reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air into your 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 to warm the interior will depend on the outside temperature. 186 4. Wait a few minutes for the system to automatically regulate. Then adjust the temperature as necessary to ﬁnd your comfort setting. 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. After your vehicle is started, the display will show the interior temperature settings. When the ENG/MET (English/metric) button on the Driver Information Center (DIC) is pressed, the display will show readings in Fahrenheit or Celsius. Use the ENG/MET button to toggle between them. AUTO (Automatic Air Conditioning): If AUTO is selected on the fan or mode control, the system will automatically control the air conditioning compressor. The A/C compressor will run automatically even at cool outside temperatures in order to dehumidify the air. The A/C indicator light will be lit when the system is operating automatically, even at near freezing outside temperatures. Press the A/C button on the fan control to turn off the A/C. For improved window clearing performance in defog or defrost modes, the A/C compressor will run automatically in damp cool conditions. h (Auto Recirculation): If AUTO is selected on either the fan or mode control, the system will automatically control the air inlet to supply fresh outside air or recirculate the interior air to cool the car faster. The indicator light on the recirculation button will light whenever the system switches to recirculation. You may force outside air by pressing the outside air button. The next time AUTO fan or mode is selected, the air inlet will reset back to AUTO operation. Manual Operation 9 (Fan): Turn the left knob either to the left or right to adjust the fan speed. Turning this control completely counterclockwise will turn on the automatic fan operation. If the airﬂow seems low when the fan speed 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 192 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 442. 187 9 (Off): Turn the left control to this position to turn the entire climate control system off. To change the current mode, select one of the following positions using the right control: F (Vent): Turn the control to this mode to direct air to the instrument panel outlets. * (Bi-Level): Turn the control to this mode to direct about half of the air to the instrument panel outlets and most of the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. In automatic operation, cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the ﬂoor outlets. 7 (Floor): Turn the control to this mode to direct most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the side window outlets and the windshield. The mode control can also be used to select the ﬂoor/defog mode. Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section. # (Air Conditioning): Press this button to override the automatic system and turn the air conditioning system on or off. When in AUTO, the air conditioning compressor will come on automatically, as necessary. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. : (Outside Air): This mode allows outside air to enter the vehicle. It can be used to prevent the inside from becoming too dry. Press this button to turn outside air on. Pressing the recirculation button will cancel this mode. When the button is pressed, an indicator light will turn on. ? (Recirculation): Press this button to keep outside air from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or to help cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off. When the button is pressed, an indicator light will come on. 188 wx (Driver’s Temperature Controls): Press these buttons next to the fan control to manually increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle. wx (Passenger’s Temperature Controls): Press these buttons next to the mode control to manually increase or decrease the temperature for the front passenger. If the passenger’s climate control system is off, pressing one of these buttons will turn it on. PASS (Passenger’s Climate Control): Press this button to turn the passenger’s climate control systems on or off. If the PASS button is pressed to turn the passenger temperature setting off, the driver’s temperature setting will control the temperature for the entire vehicle. Sensors The solar sensor, located in the defrost grille, middle of the instrument panel, monitors the solar radiation. Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will not work properly. There is also an interior temperature sensor located next to the steering wheel that measures the temperature of the air inside your vehicle. 189 There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle. Any cover on the front of the vehicle could cause a false reading in the displayed temperature. In order to prevent false temperature readings at startup, the displayed temperature will not change until the following occurs: (cid:127) Vehicle speed is above 10 mph (16 k/mh) for 5 minutes. (cid:127) Vehicle speed is above 32 mph (51 k/mh) for 2 and a half minutes. The climate control system uses the information from these sensors to maintain your comfort setting by adjusting the outlet temperature, fan speed, and the air delivery mode. The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun. The recirculation mode will also be used as needed to maintain cool outlet temperatures. 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 from your windshield, defog and defrost. W (Floor/Defog): Use this mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and to warm the passengers. Turning the control to this mode directs about half of the air to the ﬂoor outlets and the remaining air is directed to the side window outlets and to the windshield. When you select this mode, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air-conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the ﬂoor/defog mode. 190 0 (Defrost): Use this mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. Turning the control to this mode directs most of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets. In this mode, the system will automatically turn off recirculation and run the air-conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. < (Rear Defogger): Press this 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. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. The rear window defogger will only work when the ignition is in RUN. The rear window defogger will stay on for about 20 minutes after the button is pressed if you are traveling at slower vehicle speeds. At higher vehicle speeds the rear window defogger may stay on continuously. If turned on again, the defogger will only run for about 10 minutes before turning off. The defogger can be turned off by pressing the button again, by turning the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN, or by turning off the engine. The heated outside rearview mirrors will heat to help clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror when the rear window defogger is on. See Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror on page 135 for more information. 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. 191 Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air ﬁlter traps most of the pollen from the air entering your vehicle. Like your vehicle’s engine air cleaner/ﬁlter, it may need to be changed periodically. For how often to change the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, see Scheduled Maintenance on page 442. Outlet Adjustment Use the levers, located in the middle of the front outlets, to change the direction of the airﬂow. Use the thumbwheel located between the outlets to turn them on and off. If your vehicle has rear seat outlets, adjust the direction of the airﬂow using the lever in the center of each outlet. Operation Tips (cid:127) Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that could block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle. (cid:127) Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors can 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 the vehicle better. 192 The access panel for the passenger compartment air ﬁlter is located under the hood near the windshield, on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. To access the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, do the following: 1. Press the tabs back and left to remove the cover. 2. Insert a tool behind the push pin located on the inboard side of the air ﬁlter compartment to carefully pry the pin out. 3. To remove the air ﬁlter, insert a tool between the air ﬁlter and the compartment wall on the outboard side of the vehicle. Then, push in to ﬂatten the pin holding the air ﬁlter in place. Gently remove the air ﬁlter and any loose debris that may be inside the air ﬁlter compartment. 4. Insert the new air ﬁlter by pushing until you hear a click. Reinstall the push pin and snap the cover into place. 193 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 your warning lights and gages. They are a big help. Your vehicle has a DIC that works along with the warning lights and gages. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 212. Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you have, and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically. Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your 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 your 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 your 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. 194 Your vehicle has this cluster or one very similar to it. It includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. Be sure to read about them. United States shown, Canada similar 195 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles or kilometers. Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer, then it must be. But if it cannot, then it is set at zero and a label must be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. Trip Odometer A trip odometer can tell you how far you have driven since you last set it to zero. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 212 for information on resetting the trip odometer. Tachometer The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is running. It displays engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will be provided for several seconds to remind people to buckle their safety belts. The driver safety belt light will also be provided and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. You should buckle your seat belt. This chime and light will be repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver’s belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will be provided. 196 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 81 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. This chime and light will be repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. 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 light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensors, the airbag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 70. This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. 197 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 overhead console has a passenger airbag status indicator. {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 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. If there is a problem with the airbag system in your vehicle, the Service airbag message will appear on the DIC display. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 221 for more information. 198 United States Canada When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag are enabled (may inﬂate). {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 and seat-mounted side impact 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. Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact 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 or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag. See Passenger Sensing System on page 81 for more on this, including important safety information. 199 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. {CAUTION: 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 airbags. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 197. Charging System Light When you turn the key to RUN or START, this light will come on brieﬂy to show that it is working. If this light stays on, your vehicle needs service. You should take your vehicle to the dealer at once. To save your battery until you get there, turn off all accessories. 200 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, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. United States Canada 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’s 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, 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 313. {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. 201 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. Or, if the light comes on when you’re 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’re driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 201. The anti-lock brake system warning light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to RUN. 202 This is normal. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light This warning light should come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If the warning light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If it stays on, or comes on when you are driving a SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL message will appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC). This indicates that there may be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may need service. When this warning light is on and the SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL message appears on the DIC, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. If the traction control system is manually turned off, this light will come on and the TRACTION CONTROL OFF message will appear on the DIC. When the system is active, the light will ﬂash while the system is limiting wheel spin or assisting you in controlling the vehicle. You may also feel or hear the system working. This is normal. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 283 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 221 for more information. StabiliTrak® Indicator Light This warning light should come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If the warning light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. This light may come on after you ﬁrst start to drive and the STABILITRAK NOT READY message will appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See StabiliTrak® System on page 284 for more information. If the light stays on, or comes on when you are driving a SERVICE STABILITRAK message will appear in the DIC. This indicates that there may be a problem with the StabiliTrak® system and your vehicle may need service. When this warning light is on and the SERVICE STABILITRAK message appears on the DIC,

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