2008 Buick Lucerne Owners Manual

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4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF. 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). 3. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-27 for more information. 4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF. 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). 2-29 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could be injured. Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. See Parking Brake on page 2-27 for more information. Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called torque lock. To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To ﬁnd out how, see Shifting Into PARK (P) on page 2-28. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). 2-30 Shifting Out of PARK (P) Automatic Transmission Shift Lock This vehicle has an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: (cid:129) Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in PARK (P) (cid:129) Prevent movement of the shift lever out of PARK (P), unless the ignition is in ON/RUN and the regular brake pedal is applied. The shift lock is always functional except in the case of a an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery. If your vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery. See Jump Starting on page 5-48. Console Shift If your console shift cannot be moved out of PARK (P) 1. Apply and maintain the regular brakes. 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN position. See Ignition Positions on page 2-21 for more information. 3. Let up on the shift lever and make sure the shift lever is pushed all the way into PARK (P). 4. Then, move the shift into the desired gear. If you still cannot move the shift lever from PARK (P), consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service. Column Shift If your park lock cable cannot be moved out of PARK (P) 1. Apply and maintain the regular brakes. 2. Turn the ignition key to the ON/RUN position. See Ignition Positions on page 2-21 for more information. 3. Shift out of the PARK (P) position to the NEUTRAL (N) position. 4. Move the vehicle to a safe location. If you still cannot move the shift lever from PARK (P), consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service. 2-31 Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: (Continued) You might have exhaust coming in if: (cid:129) The exhaust system sounds strange or different. (cid:129) Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. (cid:129) Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. (cid:129) Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. (cid:129) Repairs were not done correctly. (cid:129) Your vehicle or the exhaust system has been modiﬁed improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: (cid:129) Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and (cid:129) Have your vehicle ﬁxed immediately. {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-32 Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. {CAUTION: {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on page 2-32. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust — with CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See Winter Driving on page 4-15. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into PARK (P) on page 2-28. If you are parking on a hill and if you are pulling a trailer, also see Towing a Trailer on page 4-26. 2-33 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass Your vehicle may have an automatic-dimming rearview mirror with a compass. There may be three additional buttons for the OnStar® system. See your dealer/retailer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar®. See OnStar® System on page 2-46 for more information about the services OnStar® provides. O (On/Off): This is the on/off button. Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation The automatic dimming mirror comes on each time the ignition is turned to start. To turn the automatic dimming feature off or back on, press the on/off button. The indicator light on the mirror is lit when the automatic dimming feature is on. Compass Operation Press the on/off button once to turn the compass on or off. There is a compass display in the window in the upper right corner of the mirror face. Compass Calibration Press and hold the on/off button to activate the compass calibration mode. CAL will be displayed in the compass window on the mirror. The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction. If after a few seconds the display does not show a compass direction, (N for North for example), there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, note pad holder, or similar object. If the letter C or CAL appears in the compass window, the compass may need to be reset or calibrated. 2-34 Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. The mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, such as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance. If not adjusted to account for compass variance, your compass could give false readings. To adjust for compass variance: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map. 2. Press and hold the on/off button until the zone number is displayed. The number shown is the current zone number. 3. Scroll through the zone numbers that appear in the window on the mirror by pressing the on/off button. Once you ﬁnd your zone number, release the button. After about four seconds, the mirror will return to the compass display, and the new zone number will be set. If C or CAL appears in the compass window, the compass may need calibration. See “Compass Calibration” listed previously. 2-35 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with a compass. This feature enables the mirror to sense nighttime glare from vehicle headlamps from behind and automatically dim to reduce the glare to a safe level. The automatic dimming feature turns on each time the vehicle is started. O (On/Off): This is the on/off button. Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on automatically each time the ignition is started. To operate the automatic dimming mirror, do the following: 1. Make sure the indicator light, located to the left of the on/off button, is on. If it’s not, press and hold the on/off button until the light comes on, indicating that the mirror is in automatic dimming mode. 2. Turn off the automatic dimming mirror function by pressing and holding the on/off button until the indicator light turns off. Compass Operation Press the on/off button once to turn the compass on or off. When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the compass will show two character boxes for a few seconds. After a few seconds, the mirror will display the current compass direction. Compass Calibration If after a few seconds the display does not show a compass direction, (N for North for example), there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, note pad holder, or similar object. If the letter C or CAL appears in the compass window, the compass may need to be reset or calibrated. The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction. 2-36 Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If the mirror is not adjusted for compass variance, the compass could give false readings. The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if the vehicle is driven outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, such as a long distance, cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust the compass variance. To adjust for compass variance, do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass on page 2-34 for map information. 2. Press and hold the on/off button until a zone number appears on the display. 3. Once the zone number appears on the display, press the on/off button quickly until you reach the correct zone number. If C or CAL appears in the compass window, the compass may need calibration. See “Compass Calibration” listed previously. Outside Power Mirrors The controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver’s door armrest. Press the left or right side of the selector switch located beneath the control pad to choose the left or right mirror. To adjust the mirror, press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror in the direction you want it to go. Adjust each outside mirror so that you can see a little of your vehicle, and the area behind your vehicle. The mirrors may also have an arrow that ﬂashes when the turn signal is used. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-8. 2-37 Park Tilt Mirrors If your vehicle has memory mirrors, the outside mirrors have park tilt mirrors. This feature tilts the driver side and passenger side mirror to a factory programmed position when the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). This feature may be useful in allowing you to view the curb when you are parallel parking. When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R) and either a ﬁve second delay has occurred, or the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF, the driver and passenger side mirrors return to their original position. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-66 for more information. 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. 2-38 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. Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror If your vehicle has this feature, the outside driver’s mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. When you operate the rear window defogger, the heated driver’s and passenger’s outside rearview mirrors are warmed to help clear them of ice and snow. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Climate Control System on page 3-21 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-24 for more information. Your vehicle may also have a turn signal indicator on the mirror. An arrow on the outside rearview mirror will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-8 for more information. Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system, see Side Blind Zone Alert on page 2-41. 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 5 mph (8 km/h). It can determine how close objects are to the rear bumper, up to 8 feet (2.5 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 on the rear shelf, below 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:129) objects that are below the bumper, underneath the vehicle, or if they are too close or far from the vehicle (cid:129) children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets. CAUTION: (Continued) URPA uses three color-coded lights to provide distance and system information. 2-39 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 5 mph (8 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 8 feet (2.5 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 8 feet (2.5 m) away. Beeping will occur for three seconds when you are closer than 1 foot (0.3 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 amber/amber/red lights ﬂashing and beep for three seconds English 8 ft 40 in 23 in 1 ft Metric 2.5 m 1.0 m 0.6 m 0.3 m 2-40 The system can be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “Park Assist” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-49 for more information. When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The driver disables the system. The parking brake pedal is depressed. The ultrasonic sensors are not clean. Keep your vehicle’s rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush. For cleaning instructions, see Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-98. (cid:129) 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 in the rear display. Once the attached object is removed, URPA will return to normal operation. (cid:129) 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:129) 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. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) The SBZA system is an aid that may help you avoid lane change crashes with vehicles in your side blind spots (zones). When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone, amber SBZA displays will light up in your side mirrors. This indicates that it may be unsafe for you to change lanes. Before making a lane change, always check the SBZA display, check the outside and rearview mirrors, look over your shoulder for vehicles and hazards, and start the turn signal. Side Blind Zone Alert Your vehicle may have a Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system. Read this entire section before using the system. {CAUTION: The Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system does not detect vehicles outside the side blind zones, which may be rapidly approaching. SBZA is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. SBZA is only a lane change aid. If you do not use proper care before changing lanes, vehicle damage, injury, or death could occur. Even with SBZA, always check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your turn signal before changing lanes. 2-41 SBZA Detection Zones The SBZA sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane over from both sides of the vehicle, 11 ft. or 3.5 m. This zone starts at each side mirror and goes back approximately 16 ft. (5.0 m). The height of the zone is approximately between 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) and 6 ft. (2.0 m) off the ground. The SBZA detection zones do not change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. So be extra careful when changing lanes while towing a trailer. How the System Works When the vehicle is started, both outside mirror displays will brieﬂy come on to indicate that the system is operating. When you are driving forward, the left or right side mirror SBZA display will light up if a vehicle is detected in that blind zone. If you activate a turn signal and a vehicle has been detected on the same side, the SBZA display will ﬂash to give you extra warning not to change lanes. SBZA displays do not come on while your vehicle is approaching or passing other vehicles. SBZA can be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-48 for more information. If the SBZA is disabled by the driver, the SBZA mirror displays will not light up. Left Side Mirror Display Right Side Mirror Display 2-42 When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly If the SBZA displays do not light up when the system is on and vehicles are in the blind zone, the system needs service. Take your vehicle to your dealer/retailer. SBZA displays may occasionally light up due to guard rails, signs, trees, shrubs, and other stationary objects. This is normal system operation, your vehicle does not need service. SBZA does not operate when the left or right corners of the rear bumper are covered with mud, dirt, snow, ice, slush, or in heavy rainstorms. For cleaning instructions, see Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-98. If the DIC still displays the CLEAN SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM message after cleaning the bumper, see your dealer/retailer. The SBZA displays may remain on if a trailer is attached to your vehicle, or a bicycle or object is extending out to either side of the vehicle. When SBZA is disabled without the driver turning it off and the driver attempts to turn SBZA back on using the DIC, the SIDE ALERT ON option will not be selectable if the necessary conditions for normal system operation are not met. SBZA Error Messages The following messages may appear in the DIC: SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF: This message indicates that the driver has turned the system off. CLEAN SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM: This message indicates that the SBZA system is disabled because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in your blind zone. The sensor may be blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice, slush, or even heavy rainstorms. This message may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray. Your vehicle does not need service. For cleaning, see Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-98. SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM: If this message appears, both SBZA displays will remain on indicating there is a problem with the SBZA system. If these displays remain on after continued driving, the system needs service. Take your vehicle to your dealer/retailer. 2-43 Lane Departure Warning Your vehicle may have a Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system. Read this entire section before using the system. {CAUTION: The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system does not steer the vehicle and is only an aid to help you stay in your driving lane. The LDW system may not: (cid:129) Provide you with enough time to avoid a lane change collision. (cid:129) Be loud enough for you to hear the warning beeps. (cid:129) Work properly under bad weather conditions or if the windshield is not kept clean. (cid:129) Detect lane markings and will not detect road edges. (cid:129) Warn you that your vehicle is crossing a lane marking if the system does not detect the lane marking. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-44 CAUTION: (Continued) LDW will indicate the system is working whenever it detects either the left or right lane marking. So if you depart on the side of the lane that LDW is not detecting, LDW will not warn you. If you do not carefully maintain your vehicle position within the lane, vehicle damage, injury, or death could occur. Even with LDW, always keep your attention on the road and maintain proper vehicle position within the lane. Always keep the windshield clean and do not use LDW in bad weather conditions. When you cross a detected lane marking, the LDW symbol will ﬂash and you will hear three beeps. LDW will not warn you if your turn signal is on or if you make a sharp maneuver. Before making a lane change, check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your shoulder for vehicles and hazards, and start your turn signal before changing lanes. How the System Works LDW uses a camera located between the inside rearview mirror and the windshield to detect the lane markings. @ (Lane Departure Warning): To turn LDW on and off, press the LDW control, located by the exterior headlamp control. An indicator on the control will light to indicate that LDW is on. When the vehicle is started, the LDW symbol, located in the instrument panel cluster, will brieﬂy come on to indicate that the light is operational. LDW only operates at speeds of 35 mph (56 km) or greater. If LDW is turned on when traveling at these speeds, the LDW symbol will appear green if the system detects a left or right lane marking. This symbol will change to amber and ﬂash and three beeps will sound if you cross a detected lane marking without using your turn signal. If the LDW symbol does not appear, LDW is not currently operating and will not warn you. If you would like to change the volume of the warning chime, see Chime Volume under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-66 for more information. When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The LDW symbol will not appear when the system is having difficulty seeing the lines on the road or if the view of the camera on the windshield is blocked with mud, dirt, snow, ice, or slush, if the windshield is damaged, or when weather limits visibility, such as while driving in fog, rain, or snow conditions. This is normal operation, your vehicle does not need service. For cleaning instructions, see Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-98. LDW warnings may occasionally occur due to tar marks, shadows, cracks in the road, or other road imperfections. This is normal system operation, your vehicle does not need service. 2-45 LDW Error Message SERVICE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM: This message may appear in the DIC to indicate that LDW is not working properly. If this message remains on after continued driving, the system needs service. Take your vehicle to your dealer/retailer. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for more information. LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE: This message may appear in the DIC if LDW does not activate due to a temporary condition. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for more information. OnStar® System 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. 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 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 2-46 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. Available Services with Safe & Sound Plan (cid:129) Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment (cid:129) Advanced Automatic Crash Notiﬁcation (AACN) (If equipped) Link to Emergency Services (cid:129) Roadside Assistance (cid:129) Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance (cid:129) AccidentAssist (cid:129) Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert (cid:129) OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics (cid:129) GM Goodwrench® On Demand Diagnostics (cid:129) OnStar Hands-Free Calling with 30 complimentary minutes (cid:129) OnStar Virtual Advisor (U.S. Only) Available Services included with Directions & Connections Plan (cid:129) All Safe and Sound Plan Services (cid:129) Driving Directions - Advisor delivered or OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation (If equipped) (cid:129) 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). 2-47 (cid:129) (cid:129) 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.). 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 3-95 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. 2-48 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. 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 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. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. 2-49 Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED) Your vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote System. If there are three round Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicator lights 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 this system 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. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in programming the transmitter. 2-50 Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles, as well as, for future programming. You only need the original remote control transmitter for Fixed Code programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale or lease termination of the vehicle, the programmed buttons should be erased for security purposes. See “Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons” later in this section. When programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or security device you are programming. Programming Universal Home Remote — Rolling Code If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to www.learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold after 1996 are Rolling Code units. 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. From inside the vehicle, press the two outside buttons at the same time for one to two seconds, and immediately release them. 2. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. It can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit and may be a colored button. Press this button. After you press this button, you will have 30 seconds to complete the following steps. 3. Immediately return to your vehicle. Press and hold the Universal Home Remote button that 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. 4. Immediately, within one second, release the button when the garage door moves. The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete. 5. Press and release the same button again. The garage door should move, conﬁrming that programming is successful and complete. To program another Rolling Code device such as an additional garage door opener, a security device, or home automation device, repeat Steps 1 through 5, choosing a different function button in Step 3 than what you used for the garage door opener. If these instructions do not work, you probably have a Fixed Code garage door opener. Follow the Programming instructions that follow for a Fixed Code garage door opener. 2-51 To program up to three devices: Programming Universal Home Remote — Fixed Code If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to www.learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed Code units. 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. 1. To verify if you have a Fixed Code garage door opener, remove the battery cover on your hand held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer of your garage door opener motor. If you see a row of dip switches similar to the graphic above, you have a Fixed Code garage door opener. If you do not see a row of dip switches, return to the previous section for Programming Universal Home Remote – Rolling Code. Your hand held transmitter may have between eight to 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter. 2-52 Your garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) may also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming the Universal Home Remote. If the total number of switches on the motor head and hand held transmitter are different, or if the dip switch settings are different, use the dip switch settings on the motor head unit to program your Universal Home Remote. The motor head dip switch settings can also be used when you do not have the original hand held transmitter. Example of Eight Dip Switches with Two Positions Example of Eight Dip Switches with Three Positions Your panel of switches may not appear exactly as they do in the examples above, but they should be similar. The switch positions on your hand-held transmitter may be labeled, as follows: (cid:129) A switch in the up position may be labeled as “Up,” “+,” or “On.” (cid:129) A switch in the down position may be labeled as “Down,” “−,” or “Off.” (cid:129) A switch in the middle position may be labeled as “Middle,” “0,” or “Neutral.” 2-53 2. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from left to right as follows: (cid:129) When a switch is in the up position, write “Left.” (cid:129) When a switch is in the down position, write “Right.” If a switch is set between the up and down position, write “Middle.” The switch settings that you wrote down in Step 2 will now become the button strokes you enter into the Universal Home Remote in Step 4. Be sure to enter the switch settings that you wrote down in Step 2, in order from left to right, into the Universal Home Remote, when completing Step 4. 3. From inside your vehicle, ﬁrst ﬁrmly press all three buttons at the same time for about three seconds. Release the buttons to put the Universal Home Remote into programming mode. 4. The indicator lights will blink slowly. Enter each switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle’s Universal Home Remote. You will have two and one-half minutes to complete Step 4. Now press one button on the Universal Home Remote for each switch setting as follows: If you wrote “Left,” press the left button in the vehicle. If you wrote “Right,” press the right button in the vehicle. If you wrote “Middle,” press the middle button in the vehicle. 2-54 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) 5. After entering all of the switch positions, again, ﬁrmly 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 same button again. The garage door should move, conﬁrming that programming is successful and complete. To program another Fixed Code device such as an additional garage door opener, a security device, or home automation device, repeat Steps 1-8, choosing a different button in Step 6 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. Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons You should erase the programmed buttons when you sell or terminate your lease. To erase either Rolling Code or Fixed Code on the Universal Home Remote device: 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons at the same time for approximately 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 buttons will be erased. For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System, call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices on page 7-6. 2-55 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Glove Box To open, lift the handle up. 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. 2-56 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. 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. Floor Mats The ﬂoor mat is designed to remain in position under your feet and out of reach of the accelerator pedal. The driver side ﬂoor mat is held in place by two locator hooks. Make sure that the driver side ﬂoor mat is properly placed on the ﬂoor so that it does not block the movement of the accelerator pedal. To remove the ﬂoor mat, pull up on the rear of the mat to disconnect it from the locator hooks. To reinstall the ﬂoor mat, line up the openings in the ﬂoor mat over the locator hooks and push it down into place. Rear Seat Armrest Your vehicle has a rear seat armrest with cupholders. To access, pull the tab on the armrest forward. Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net in the rear of the vehicle. Put small loads behind the net. The net is not for heavier loads. Store them as far forward as you can. 2-57 Sunroof If your vehicle has a power sunroof, the switches are located on the headliner. To close the sunroof, press the front of the driver side switch to the second detent position, and release. To vent the sunroof press and hold the back of the passenger side switch until the vent reaches the desired position. Press the front of the passenger side switch 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 side switch to the second detent position, and release. To stop the sunroof from express opening, press the switch again. The sunroof has a comfort stop feature which stops the sunroof from opening to the full-open position. From the comfort stop position, press the rear of the driver side switch a second time to open the sunroof to the full-open position. If the sunshade is in the closed position, it will open with the sunroof, or it can be opened manually. 2-58 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 Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column ......................................................3-7 Heated Steering Wheel ...................................3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-8 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ........................3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..................3-9 Flash-to-Pass .................................................3-9 Windshield Wipers ..........................................3-9 Rainsense™ II Wipers ...................................3-10 Windshield Washer .......................................3-11 Cruise Control ..............................................3-12 Exterior Lamps .............................................3-14 Wiper Activated Headlamps ............................3-15 Headlamps on Reminder ................................3-16 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .......................3-16 Fog Lamps ..................................................3-17 Cornering Lamps ..........................................3-17 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ........................3-17 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-17 Courtesy Lamps ...........................................3-17 Entry Lighting ...............................................3-18 Delayed Entry Lighting ...................................3-18 Theater Dimming ..........................................3-18 Delayed Exit Lighting .....................................3-18 Perimeter Lighting .........................................3-18 Front Reading Lamps ....................................3-18 Electric Power Management ...........................3-19 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver .....................3-19 Battery Run-Down Protection ..........................3-20 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .............................3-20 Ashtray(s) ....................................................3-21 Climate Controls ............................................3-21 Climate Control System .................................3-21 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...........3-24 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-30 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-30 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-32 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-33 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-34 Trip Odometer ..............................................3-34 Tachometer .................................................3-34 Safety Belt Reminders ...................................3-34 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-35 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...................3-36 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Charging System Light ..................................3-38 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-39 Antilock Brake System Warning Light ...............3-40 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-40 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ..............................3-41 Lane Departure Warning Light ........................3-42 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ......3-42 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-43 Tire Pressure Light .......................................3-43 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-44 Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-46 Security Light ...............................................3-47 Fog Lamp Light ............................................3-47 Cruise Control Light ......................................3-47 Highbeam On Light .......................................3-47 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-48 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-48 DIC Operation and Displays ...........................3-49 DIC Compass ..............................................3-54 DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-56 DIC Vehicle Customization .............................3-66 Audio System(s) .............................................3-75 Setting the Time ...........................................3-76 Radio(s) ......................................................3-78 Using an MP3 ..............................................3-89 XM Radio Messages .....................................3-93 Navigation/Radio System ...............................3-94 Theft-Deterrent Feature ..................................3-94 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......................3-95 Radio Reception ...........................................3-96 Backglass Antenna .......................................3-97 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............3-97 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-30. B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons (If Equipped). See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-49. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8. D. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-33. E. Hazard Warning Flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. F. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-75. G. Exterior Lamp Buttons. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-14. H. Trunk Release. See Trunk on page 2-13. I. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-17. J. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-11. K. Lane Departure Warning Button. See Lane Departure Warning on page 2-44. L. Cruise Controls. See Cruise Control on page 3-12. Heated Steering Wheel Button (If Equipped). See Heated Steering Wheel on page 3-7. M. Parking Brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-27. N. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-95. O. Climate Controls. See Climate Control System on page 3-21 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-24. P. Traction Control/StabiliTrak® Button. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-5 and StabiliTrak® System on page 4-6. Q. Front Storage Area. See Front Storage Area on page 2-56. R. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-25. S. Accessory Power Outlet. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-20. T. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-56. 3-5 Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. 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. 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. Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located in the center of the instrument panel 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. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. Press the button again to turn the ﬂashers off. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, your turn signals will not work. Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. 3-6 Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column Heated Steering Wheel Your vehicle may have a heated steering wheel. If your vehicle has this feature, the power tilt wheel control is located on the left side of the steering column. The button with this symbol is located on the left side of the steering wheel. 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. To operate the power tilt feature, push the control up and the steering wheel tilts up. Push the control down and the steering wheel goes down. Push the control forward and the steering wheel moves toward the front of the vehicle. Push the control rearward and the steering wheel moves toward the rear of the vehicle. 3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: (cid:129) G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-8. (cid:129) 23 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-9. Flash-To-Pass Feature. See Flash-to-Pass on page 3-9. (cid:129) N Windshield Wipers. See Windshield Wipers on page 3-9. (cid:129) L Windshield Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 3-11. (cid:129) _ Heated Washer Fluid. See Windshield Washer on page 3-11. 3-8 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 2-37 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 5-105. (cid:129) 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. 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. 6 (Low Speed): Turn the band away from you to the ﬁrst solid band past the delay settings for steady wiping at low speed. 3-9 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 3-15 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 3-10 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. 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. _ (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 3-56. 3-11 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 4-5. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, the cruise control can be turned back on. 3-12 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 3-33. {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:129) 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. 3-13 (cid:129) Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise control: (cid:129) Step lightly on the brake pedal. (cid:129) Press the [ button on the steering wheel. (cid:129) 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. Exterior Lamps The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control To reduce your speed while using cruise control: (cid:129) 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. 3-14 (cid:129) It controls the following systems: (cid:129) Headlamps Taillamps (cid:129) Parking Lamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Fog Lamps (If Equipped) 2(Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps together with the following lamps listed below. A warning chime sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. (cid:129) Parking Lamps License Plate Lamps 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:129) Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Lights ;(Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with the following: -(Fog Lamps): Push the exterior lamps control in to turn on the fog lamps. See Fog Lamps on page 3-17. 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 LOCK/OFF, the wiper-activated headlamps immediately turn off. The wiper-activated headlamps also turn off if the windshield wipers are turned off. Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights 3-15 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) 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. 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 makes the low-beam headlamps turn on at reduced brightness in daylight when the following conditions are met: The ignition is on. The exterior lamp button for the headlamps is off. The automatic transmission is not in PARK (P). When the DRL are on, only the low-beam headlamps will be on. The parking lamps, taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps will not be on. When it is dark enough outside, the low-beam headlamps will come on. The other lamps that turn on with the headlamps will also turn on. When it is bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go off, and the low-beam headlamps change to the reduced brightness of DRL. To turn off all exterior lighting at night when the vehicle is parked, turn the exterior lamp control to the off position. The exterior lamps will turn back on automatically when the transmission is moved out of PARK (P). See Exterior Lamps on page 3-14 for more information. As with any vehicle, the regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed. 3-16 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) 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. The ignition must be in the ON/RUN position and the parking lamps must be on for the fog lamps to illuminate. To turn the fog lamps on, press the exterior lamps button. A light comes on in the instrument panel cluster to show that the fog lamps are on. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-33. Press the exterior lamps button again to turn the fog lamps off. 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 LOCK/OFF and a door has been opened. This protects against draining the battery if the headlamps or parking lamps are accidentally left on. If you need to leave the lamps on for more than 10 minutes, use the exterior lamp control to turn the lamps back on after the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF and any door is opened. 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. 3-17 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. 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 3-66 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. 3-18 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 a 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 3-56. 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. 3-19 Your vehicle may have a small cap that must be pulled down to access the accessory power outlet. Cover the outlet with the protective cap when it is not being used. 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/retailer 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/retailer before adding electrical equipment. 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: The ignition is turned on. 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. 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 installed. If your vehicle has front bucket seats with a center console, there are two outlets inside the rear storage compartment. An extra power outlet can be found under the climate control system next to the ashtray. 3-20 (cid:129) (cid:129) If you put papers, pins, or other ﬂammable Improper use of the power outlet can cause When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. 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. Ashtray(s) 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. For vehicles without the ﬂoor console, pull the tray located below the climate controls to reveal the ashtray. The ashtray can be removed by pulling on the ledge located at the top of the ashtray. The vehicles with a full ﬂoor console do not have an ashtray. There is a storage bin below the climate control system. For more information, see Front Storage Area on page 2-56. Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. If your vehicle has the remote start feature and it is activated, the climate control system heats or cools the inside of the vehicle, with the settings used before the vehicle was turned off. The heated seats, if the vehicle has them, and the rear window defogger will be turned on by the climate control system when it is cold outside. The cooled seat setting is not activated during a remote start. Normal operation of the system will return after the key is turned to the ON/RUN position. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-5 for more information. 3-21 Operation ( (Off): Turn the left knob to this position to turn the climate control system off. Outside air still enters the vehicle and is directed to the ﬂoor. The airﬂow direction and temperature can be adjusted, as indicated below. 9 (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. The fan speed is 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 3-30 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to warm or cool the air coming through the outlets. Mode Control: Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to change the airﬂow direction. H (Vent): This mode directs outside air to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): This mode splits the air between the instrument panel outlets and 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 automatically uses outside air and directs most to the ﬂoor outlets. Some air is directed toward the side window outlets and to the windshield. If recirculation is selected while in this mode, it stays on for three minutes to reduce windshield fogging. h (Recirculation): Press this button to recirculate cabin air through the vehicle. An indicator light below the button comes on to show that this mode is activated. This mode can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle or to help cool the air inside the vehicle more quickly. This mode cannot be selected while in the defog or defrost modes. If you try to select the recirculation mode, the indicator light ﬂashes three times and turns off. 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. 3-22 # (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 comes on to show that this mode 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 a small amount of water may drip underneath the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of the vehicle is a result of high humidity causing moisture to condense on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear frost or fog from the windshield. Use the 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. 3-23 Dual Automatic Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. If your vehicle has the remote start feature and it is activated, the climate control system heats or cools the inside of the vehicle, with the settings used before the vehicle was turned off. The heated seats, if the vehicle has them, and the rear window defogger will be turned on by the climate control system when it is cold outside. The cooled seat setting is not activated during a remote start. Normal operation of the system will return after the key is turned to the ON/RUN position. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-5 for more information. 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 comes on to show 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 ON/RUN. The rear window defogger stays on for about 20 minutes after the button is pressed if traveling at slow speeds. At higher vehicle speeds, the rear defogger may stay on continuously. If turned on again, the defogger only runs for about 10 minutes before turning off. The defogger can be turned off by pressing the button again, by turning the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or by turning off the engine. If your vehicle has heated outside rearview mirrors, the mirrors 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 2-38 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. 3-24 Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic Fan): When AUTO is selected on the fan control, the system automatically adjusts 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 starts at reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air into the vehicle until warmer air is available. The system will start out blowing air to 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 depends on the outside temperature. 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 the vehicle is started, the display shows the interior temperature settings. When the ENG/MET (English/metric) button on the Driver Information Center (DIC) is pressed, the display shows readings in Fahrenheit or Celsius. Use the ENG/MET button to toggle between the readings. AUTO (Automatic Air Conditioning): If AUTO is selected on the fan or mode control, the system automatically controls the air conditioning compressor. The A/C compressor runs automatically even at cool outside temperatures in order to dehumidify the air. The A/C indicator light is lit when the system is operating automatically. Press the A/C button on the fan control to turn off the A/C. To clear windows better in defog or defrost modes, the A/C compressor runs automatically in damp cool conditions. h (Auto Recirculation): If AUTO is selected on either the fan or mode control, the system automatically controls the supply of fresh outside air or recirculates 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

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