2004 Buick Park Avenue Owners Manual

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Even when the passenger’s windows are disabled, the driver’s window controls will still be operable. Press the WINDOW LOCK button a second time to allow passengers to use their window controls again. The light in the center of the button will go off to indicate that the feature is disabled. If you have the DIC, you can choose to lock out only the rear windows. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-51 for programming instructions. Sun Visors Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror If your vehicle has this feature, when you open the visor vanity mirrors, the lamps turn on. To block out glare, swing down the visors. The larger sun visor can be removed from the center mount and moved to the side, while the auxiliary sun visor remains to block glare from the front. The front side of the driver’s sun visor also contains a pocket for map storage. Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. Content Theft-Deterrent United States Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a content theft-deterrent alarm system. With this system, the SECURITY light will ﬂash as you open the door if your ignition is off. 2-19 Here’s how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident: If you don’t want to activate the theft-deterrent system, the vehicle should be locked with the door key after the doors are closed. (cid:127) Always unlock a door with a key, or use the remote keyless entry transmitter. Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm. If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door with your key. You can also turn off the alarm by pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. The alarm won’t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way. This light reminds you to activate the theft-deterrent system. Here’s how to do it: 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). The SECURITY light should come on and stay on. 3. Close all doors. The SECURITY light should go off after approximately 30 seconds. The alarm is not armed until the SECURITY light goes off. If a door is opened without the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off. Your vehicle’s lamps will ﬂash and the horn will sound for 30 seconds. The lamps and horn will then turn off to save battery power. Remember, the theft-deterrent system won’t activate if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock. It activates only if you use a power door lock switch with the door open, or with the remote keyless entry transmitter. You should also remember that you can start your vehicle with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off. 2-20 (cid:127) Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by following these steps: 1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the driver’s window and open the driver’s door. 2. Activate the system by locking the doors using the power door lock switch while the door is open, or using the remote keyless entry transmitter. 3. Get out of the car, close the door and wait for the SECURITY light to go out. 4. Then reach in through the window, unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door. This should set off the alarm. If the alarm does not sound when it should, but the vehicle’s lamps ﬂash, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-99. If the alarm does not sound or the vehicle’s lamps do not ﬂash, the vehicle should be serviced by an authorized service center. PASS-Key® III Your PASS-Key® III system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and 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, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. PASS-Key® III uses a radio frequency transponder in the key that matches a decoder in your vehicle. 2-21 PASS-Key® III Operation Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key® III (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key® III is a passive theft-deterrent system. This means you don’t have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. When the PASS-Key® III system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and fuel will stop being delivered to the engine. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes. When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the SECURITY light comes on, the key may have a damaged transponder. Turn the ignition off and try again. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-99. If the engine still does not start with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the ﬁrst key may be faulty. See your dealer who can service the PASS-Key® III to have a new key made. It is possible for the PASS-Key® III decoder to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up to 10 additional keys may be programmed for the vehicle. This procedure is for programming additional keys only. Canadian Owners: If you lose or damage your keys, only a GM dealer can service PASS-Key® III to have new keys made. To program additional keys you will need two current driver’s keys. You must add a step to the following procedure. After Step 2, repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the second current driver’s key. Then continue with Step 3. 2-22 To program the new key, do the following: 1. Verify that the new key has PK3 stamped on it. 2. Insert the current driver’s key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start, see your dealer for service. 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to OFF, and remove the key. 4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to RUN within 10 seconds of removing the previous key. 5. The SECURITY light will turn off once the key has been programmed. It may not be apparent that the SECURITY light went on due to how quickly the key is programmed. 6. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are to be programmed. If you are ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key® III system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key® III system at this time. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key® III, see your dealer to have a new key made. Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: (cid:127) Do not drive at any one speed — fast or slow — for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. (cid:127) Avoid making hard stops for the ﬁrst 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. (cid:127) Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-38 for more information. 2-23 Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn to ﬁve different positions. A (ACCESSORY): In this position you can operate your electrical accessories. Press in the ignition switch as you turn the top of it toward you. B (LOCK): This is the only position from which you can remove the key. This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s a theft-deterrent feature. 2-24 Notice: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. Turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of these works, then your vehicle needs service. C (OFF): This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like LOCK and it doesn’t send any power to the accessories. The instrument panel cluster will remain powered in OFF to illuminate the gear shift indicator. The cluster will also activate the parking brake light when the parking brake is set. Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is not running. D (RUN): This is the position that the switch returns to after you start your engine and release the ignition key. This is the position for driving. Even when the engine is not running, you can use RUN to operate your electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights. E (START): This position starts your engine. When the engine starts, release the ignition key. The switch will return to RUN for normal driving. Key Reminder Warning If you leave your key in the ignition, with the engine off, you will hear a warning chime when you open the driver’s door. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) After you turn the ignition off and remove the key, you will still have power to such accessories as the radio, sunroof (option) and power windows for up to 10 minutes. Power is stopped if you open a door. Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in any other position — that is a safety feature. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle moving could damage the transaxle. Shift into PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2. If it does not start within 10 seconds, hold your key in START for about 10 seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each try. 3. If your engine still will not start, or starts but then stops, it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts brieﬂy but then stops again, do the same thing. This time keep the pedal down for ﬁve or six seconds to clear the extra gasoline from the engine. After waiting about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure. Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you do not, your engine might not perform properly. 2-25 Engine Coolant Heater If your vehicle has this feature, in very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use of the coolant heater is not required. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The engine coolant heater cord is located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle, above the headlamp assembly. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a ﬁre. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. 2-26 Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the steering column. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. {CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. (Continued) CAUTION: CAUTION: (Continued) Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-30. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-38. Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See Shifting Out of Park (P) on page 2-33. 2-27 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-30. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is ﬁrmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing may damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Be sure the engine is not racing when shifting your vehicle. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (X): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: (cid:127) Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. (cid:127) Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving. However, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (X). Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (X): (cid:127) When driving on hilly, winding roads. (cid:127) When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears. (cid:127) When going down a steep hill. 2-28 SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. Notice: Driving in SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles (40 km) or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h) may damage the transaxle. Also, shifting into SECOND (2) at speeds above 65 mph (105 km/h) can cause damage. Drive in THIRD (3) or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) instead of SECOND (2). FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (1), the transaxle won’t shift into ﬁrst gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transaxle. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place. Parking Brake This vehicle has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. Whether the ignition key is in RUN or OFF, the brake system warning light stays on while the parking brake is set. The parking brake uses the brakes on the rear wheels. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. When you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the release position. 2-29 If you try to drive with the parking brake on, after about 20 feet (6.1 m) a chime will sound continuously until you release the parking brake. Also, the brake light will stay on until the parking brake is released. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-38. That part shows what to do ﬁrst to keep the trailer from moving. Shifting Into Park (P) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-38. 2-30 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: (cid:127) Pull the lever toward you. (cid:127) Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). 2-31 Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To ﬁnd out how, see Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-30. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could be injured. Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without ﬁrst pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK (P). 2-32 Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system, which locks the shift lever in PARK (P) when the ignition is in the LOCK position. In addition, you have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-27. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way up into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then, move the shift lever into the gear you want. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to OFF. Open and close the driver’s door to turn off the RAP feature. (There is no shift interlock in this key position.) 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift the transaxle to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the gear you want. 5. Have the system ﬁxed as soon as you can. Parking Over Things That Burn {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-33 CAUTION: (Continued) (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. (cid:127) Repairs were not done correctly. (cid:127) Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modiﬁed improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: (cid:127) Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and (cid:127) Have your vehicle ﬁxed immediately. Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: (cid:127) Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. (cid:127) Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-34 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier Caution under Engine Exhaust on page 2-34. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust — with CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See Winter Driving on page 4-26. {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-30. If you are parking on a hill and if you are pulling a trailer, also see Towing a Trailer on page 4-38. 2-35 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. The day/night adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the lamps behind you. Pull the tab forward for daytime use; push it back for night use. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror. Your vehicle’s mirror may also contain OnStar® controls. See OnStar® System on page 2-41 for more information. At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare. This change may take a few seconds. The mirror will return to its clear daytime state when the glare is reduced. Mirror Operation AUTO: Press this button to turn on the automatic dimming feature. OFF: Press this button to turn off the automatic dimming feature. O (On/Off): For mirrors equipped with OnStar® controls, press this button to turn on the automatic dimming feature. To turn off automatic dimming, press this button again. The indicator light will be illuminated when this feature is active. 2-36 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with a compass. Your vehicle’s mirror may also contain OnStar® controls. See OnStar® System on page 2-41 for more information. The mirror also includes an eight-point compass display in the upper right corner of the mirror face. When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Mirror Operation MIRROR: Press this button to turn on the automatic dimming feature. Press it again to turn off the automatic dimming feature. O(On/Off): For mirrors equipped with OnStar® controls, press and hold this button for several seconds to turn on the automatic dimming feature. Press and hold it again to turn the automatic dimming feature off. The green indicator light will come on when this feature is active. The automatic dimming feature will be active each time the vehicle is started. Compass Operation COMPASS: Press this button once to turn the compass on or off. O(On/Off): For mirrors equipped with OnStar® controls, press this 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 about two seconds. After two seconds, the mirror will display the compass heading. Compass Calibration When on, the compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven. If, after two seconds, the display does not show a compass heading (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, magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item. If the letter C should ever appear in the compass window, the compass may need calibration. The mirror can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction. Mirrors equipped with OnStar® controls can be placed in calibration mode by pressing and holding the on/off button until a C is shown in the compass display. 2-37 Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. 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 you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, 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, do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map. 2-38 2. Press and hold COMPASS (or the on/off button for mirrors equipped with OnStar® controls) until a zone number appears in the display. 3. Once a zone number appears in the display, press the COMPASS button (or the on/off button for mirrors equipped with OnStar® controls) quickly until the correct zone number appears in the display. Stop pressing the button and the mirror will return to normal operation. If C appears in the compass window, the compass may need calibration. See “Compass Calibration” explained previously. Outside Power Mirrors Your vehicle has power mirror controls located on the driver’s door armrest. Press L or R on the selector switch located below the control pad to choose the left or right mirror. If you place the switch in the center position, no mirror movement will occur. To adjust a mirror, use the arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror in the direction you want it to go. Adjust each mirror so you can see some of the side 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 Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5. If your vehicle is equipped with the memory seat and mirrors feature, these mirror positions, along with the driver’s seat position can be stored in memory. See Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 2-51. 2-39 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror If you have the DIC feature, the passenger’s outside rearview mirror also includes a tilt-down feature that operates when the shift lever is in REVERSE (R). When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R), the passenger mirror will return to its original position after a ﬁve-second delay. This delay prevents movement of the mirror if multiple gear transitions (REVERSE (R) to DRIVE (D) to REVERSE (R)) occur during a parallel parking maneuver. This feature can be programmed on or off through the personal choice selection menu. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-47 or DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-51 for programming instructions. Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. {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. 2-40 Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror If you have this feature, the driver’s side outside rearview mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled using the on and off settings on the automatic dimming rearview mirror. See “Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror” or “Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass” earlier in this section. If you have this feature, the left and right outside mirrors are also heated when you activate the rear window defogger. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-24. Both outside mirrors can be folded forward or rearward. In the rearward position, they will fold ﬂush with the vehicle. This feature is particularly useful in automatic car washes. OnStar® System Your vehicle may have this feature. OnStar® uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and state of the art call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information and convenience services. A complete OnStar® user’s guide and the terms and conditions of the OnStar® Subscription Service Agreement are included in your OnStar®-equipped vehicle’s glove box literature. For more information, visit www.onstar.com, contact OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or press the blue OnStar® button to speak to an OnStar® advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required prior to delivery of OnStar® services and prepaid calling minutes are also required for OnStar® Personal Calling and OnStar® Virtual Advisor use. Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www.onstar.com. 2-41 Luxury and Leisure Plan (cid:127) All Directions and Connections Plan services (cid:127) Personal Concierge OnStar® Personal Calling With OnStar® Personal Calling, you have a safer way to stay connected while driving. It’s a hands-free wireless phone that’s integrated into your vehicle. You can place calls nationwide using voice-activated dialing with no contracts and no additional roaming charges. To ﬁnd out more about OnStar® Personal Calling, refer to the OnStar® owner’s guide in your vehicle’s glove box, or call OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). OnStar® Virtual Advisor With OnStar® Virtual Advisor you can listen to your favorite news, entertainment and information topics, such as traffic and weather reports, stock quotes and sports scores. You listen to your e-mail through your vehicle’s speakers, and reply with your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. OnStar® Services One of the following plans is normally included for a speciﬁc duration with each vehicle equipped with OnStar®. You can upgrade or extend your OnStar® service plan to meet your needs. Safe and Sound Plan (cid:127) Automatic Notiﬁcation of Air Bag Deployment (cid:127) Emergency Services (cid:127) Roadside Assistance (cid:127) Stolen Vehicle Assistance (cid:127) AccidentAssist (cid:127) Remote Door Unlock (cid:127) Remote Diagnostics (cid:127) Online Concierge Directions and Connections Plan (cid:127) All Safe and Sound Plan services (cid:127) Route Support (cid:127) RideAssist Information and Convenience Services 2-42 (cid:127) HomeLink® Transmitter HomeLink®, a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand−held transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems and home lighting. Additional HomeLink® information can be found on the internet at www.homelink.com or by calling 1-800-355-3515. If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink® transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (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, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes and modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter Do not use the HomeLink® Transmitter 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 HomeLink® Transmitter. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the HomeLink® Transmitter. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in programming the transmitter. 2-43 Keep the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future HomeLink® programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed HomeLink® buttons should be erased for security purposes. Refer to “Erasing HomeLink® Buttons” or, for assistance, contact HomeLink® on the internet at: www.homelink.com or by calling 1-800-355-3515. 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. Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons, releasing only when the 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 transmitter to the remaining two HomeLink® buttons. 2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired button on HomeLink® 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. 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly after HomeLink® successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons. 5. Press and hold the newly-trained HomeLink® button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink® button is pressed and released. To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, begin with Step 2 under “Programming HomeLink®.” Do not repeat Step 1 as this will erase all of the programmed channels. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling-code equipped device (most commonly, a garage door opener). 2-44 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 HomeLink® button for two seconds, then release. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence a second time, and depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code device), repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming. HomeLink® should now activate your rolling-code equipped device. To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, begin with Step 2 of “Programming HomeLink®.” Do not repeat Step 1. 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 HomeLink® 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 by using the “Programming HomeLink®” procedures (regardless of where you live), replace Step 3 under “Programming HomeLink®” with the following: Continue to press and hold the HomeLink® button while you press and release every two seconds (cycle) your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by HomeLink®. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 4 under “Programming HomeLink®” to complete. 2-45 Using HomeLink® Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink® button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing HomeLink® Buttons To erase programming from the three buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer than 30 seconds. HomeLink® is now in the train (learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 under “Programming HomeLink®.” Individual buttons can not be erased, but they can be reprogrammed. See “Reprogramming a Single HomeLink® Button” next. 2-46 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink® Button To program a device to HomeLink® using a HomeLink® button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink® button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to ﬂash after 20 seconds. While still holding the HomeLink® button, proceed with Step 2 under “Programming HomeLink®.” Resetting Defaults To reset HomeLink® to default settings do the following: 1. Hold down the two outside buttons for about 20 seconds until the indicator light begins to ﬂash. 2. Continue to hold both buttons until the HomeLink® indicator light turns off. 3. Release both buttons. For questions or comments, contact HomeLink® at 1-800-355-3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com. Storage Areas Glove Box Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open the glove box, pull the handle upward until the latch opens. Garage Door Opener Compartment To install your garage door opener, do the following: 1. Push the extended tab above the GARAGE button or insert a tool between the tab and outer edge of the cover. The garage door opener cover will ﬂip down. If your vehicle has this feature, the garage door opener storage area is located in the headliner near the front reading lamps. 2. Remove the square height adapters from the cover. 2-47 3. Place the height adapters on the proper peg by lining up the height adapters and the transmitter button on your garage door opener. 4. Use the hook and loop fastener found in the storage area and attach the garage door opener securely inside the console. Line up the transmitter button with the height adapters. 5. Close the cover and test the GARAGE button. If your garage door opener doesn’t work after it is installed, try another combination. 2-48 Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle has a center console with two storage compartments and cupholders. The cupholders have removable liners to hold beverage containers of different sizes. To access the cupholders and the front storage area, push the doors covering them back into the console. In the front storage area you will ﬁnd a place to store a cellular phone, as well as a built-in writing surface. Underneath this tray is a CD storage area and another door which can be opened to retrieve items which may fall into the space between the console and the sliding door. To access the CD storage area, place your ﬁnger in the oval in the top tray and lift up. To access the rear storage area, press the lift latch at the front edge of the armrest and pull up. Inside are areas which can be used to store a variety of items. The back of the console may contain either additional cupholders or air vents for the rear seat passengers. You will also ﬁnd two accessory power outlets located inside the rear storage area. These outlets can be used for accessories requiring power, such as a cellular phone or fax machine. See Accessory Power Outlets on page 3-22. Assist Handles An assist handle over each rear door and the front passenger’s door can be used to help passenger’s get in or out of your vehicle. Rear Storage Area If your vehicle has this feature, the rear storage armrest contains two cupholders. To access the cupholders, pull the armrest down from the rear seatback. This armrest also includes a storage area inside the armrest. To open it, pull up on the lever at the front edge of the armrest. Rear Seat Armrest Your vehicle’s rear seat armrest contains two cupholders. To access the cupholders, pull the armrest down from the rear seatback. Rear Seat Pass Through Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear storage armrest with a pass-through feature that allows for trunk access. Pull the rear armrest down, then push down on the trunk access panel latch to open the panel. To close, push the access panel until it latches. Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can. You can unhook the net so that it will lie ﬂat when you’re not using it. 2-49 Sunroof Your vehicle may be equipped with a sunroof. The sunroof has both manual and express features for opening the glass panel and sunshade. The switch for the sunroof is located on the headliner between the sun visors. The sunroof switch has a number of positions that control sunroof movement. The switch will only work when the ignition is on or when the RAP is active. See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” under Ignition Positions on page 2-24. 2-50 Open: Press and hold the switch rearward to the ﬁrst position to open the glass panel and sunshade. The sunshade can also be opened manually. Comfort Stop: Press and release the switch rearward to the second position to express open the glass panel to the comfort stop position. The comfort stop position is designed to help reduce noise and make passengers more comfortable. Express Open: When the glass panel is express opening, pressing the switch in any direction will stop it in a partially-opened position. The glass panel may be fully opened by pressing the switch rearward again. If you press and hold the switch in the express open position for more than one and a half seconds, the express open operation will be overridden and the sunroof will operate manually. Close: To close the glass panel, press and hold the switch forward. As the glass panel reaches the closed position, it will open slightly toward the vent position and then drop down to the closed position to provide a better seal. The sunshade must be closed manually. Vent: Once the sunroof is closed, it can be opened to the vent position by pushing the switch upward. To close the glass panel, pull the switch downward. The sunshade must be opened and closed manually for vent operation. Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat and Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature, the controls are located on the driver’s door panel, and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver’s seating, outside mirror positions and climate controls. See Climate Controls Personalization on page 3-31 for more information. To save your seat and mirror positions into memory, use the following procedure: 1. First identify the DRIVER # on the Driver Information Center (DIC) by pressing the MEMORY button 1 or 2 or by pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-47. 2. Adjust the driver’s seat and lumbar position to a safe and comfortable driving position. Adjust both outside mirrors to suit you. See Outside Power Mirrors on page 2-39. 3. Press and hold the MEMORY button 1 or 2 corresponding with your DRIVER # displayed on the DIC for longer than three seconds. You will hear two beeps conﬁrming that the seat and mirror positions have been entered into memory. To set the seat and mirror positions for a second driver, follow the previous steps, but start by pressing the unlock button on the transmitter that displays the other DRIVER # on the DIC. Be sure to use the MEMORY button which corresponds to the DRIVER # identiﬁed by the second transmitter. To recall your memory positions, your vehicle must be in PARK (P). Push and release the MEMORY button 1 or 2 corresponding to the desired driving position. The seat and mirrors will move to the position previously stored for the identiﬁed driver. You will hear one beep. 2-51 To store the exit position for an easy exit, use the following procedure: 1. First identify the DRIVER # by pressing the MEMORY button 1 or 2 or by pressing the unlock button on the transmitter. 2. Adjust the driver’s seat to the desired exit position. 3. Press and hold the EXIT button for longer than three seconds. You will hear two beeps conﬁrming that the seat exit position has been entered into memory. To set the exit position for a second driver, follow the previous steps, but start by pressing the unlock button on the transmitter that displays the other DRIVER # on the DIC. Be sure to use the MEMORY button which corresponds to the DRIVER # identiﬁed by the other transmitter. To recall the exit position, your vehicle must be in PARK (P). Push and release the EXIT button and the seat will move to the exit position previously stored for the currently identiﬁed driver. You will hear one beep. If an exit position has not been stored for the currently identiﬁed driver, the seat will move all the way back. To stop recall movement of the seat at any time, press the driver’s power seat control located on the outboard side of the front seat. Mirrors and lumbar positions will not be stored or recalled for the exit position. If you would like your stored driving or exit position to be recalled when unlocking your vehicle with the transmitter, see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-51. 2-52 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-2 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-4 Other Warning Devices ...................................3-4 Horn .............................................................3-5 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-5 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-5 Exterior Lamps .............................................3-12 Interior Lamps ..............................................3-15 Head-Up Display (HUD) .................................3-18 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ............3-20 Accessory Power Outlets ...............................3-22 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ........................3-23 Climate Controls ............................................3-24 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...........3-24 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-29 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-30 Steering Wheel Climate Controls .....................3-30 Climate Controls Personalization .....................3-31 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators .............3-32 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-33 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-35 Tachometer .................................................3-35 Safety Belt Reminder Light .............................3-36 Air Bag Readiness Light ................................3-36 Battery Warning Light ....................................3-37 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-38 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .............3-39 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ......3-39 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-40 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-41 Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-44 Security Light ...............................................3-45 Cruise Control Light ......................................3-45 Service Vehicle Soon Light ............................3-45 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-46 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-47 DIC Controls and Displays .............................3-47 DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-50 DIC Vehicle Personalization ............................3-51 Audio System(s) .............................................3-57 Setting the Time ...........................................3-58 Radio with Cassette ......................................3-58 Radio with Cassette and CD ..........................3-63 Trunk-Mounted CD Changer ...........................3-71 Personal Choice Radio Controls ......................3-75 Theft-Deterrent Feature ..................................3-75 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......................3-78 Understanding Radio Reception ......................3-78 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player .................3-79 Care of Your CDs .........................................3-80 Care of Your CD Player ................................3-80 Heated Backlite Antenna ................................3-80 3-1 Instrument Panel Overview 3-2 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlet. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-29. B. Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-12. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/ Multifunction Lever on page 3-5. D. Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Steering Wheel Climate Controls on page 3-30 and Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-78. E. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-4. F. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-33. G. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-27. H. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-57. I. Air Outlet. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-29. J. Fuel Door Release Button. See Filling Your Tank on page 5-6. K. Trunk Release and Lockout Button. See “Remote Trunk Release” and “Remote Trunk Release Lockout” under Trunk on page 2-15. L. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-10. M. Ignition Switch. See Ignition Positions on page 2-24. N. Traction Control Button (If Equipped). See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9. O. Heated Seat Controls (Option). See Heated Seats on page 1-3. P. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter. See Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-23. Q. Climate Control System. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-24. R. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-47. S. Passenger Climate Control (Option). See “Passenger Temperature Control” under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-24. 3-3 Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on top of the steering column. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. To turn off the ﬂashers, press the button again. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, your turn signals won’t work. Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. 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. 3-4 Horn Press on the center area of the steering wheel 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 steering wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: Turn and Lane-Change Signals (cid:127) Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass (cid:127) Windshield Wipers (cid:127) Windshield Washer (cid:127) Cruise Control For information on the exterior lamps, see Exterior Lamps on page 3-12. 3-5 (cid:127) (cid:127) Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. If your vehicle is equipped with the Head-Up Display (HUD), an arrow will also appear in the display area to indicate the direction of the turn or lane change. See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-18 for more information. You may also have an arrow in the outside mirror that ﬂashes when the turn signal is used. See Outside Power Mirrors on page 2-39 for more information. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows ﬂash at twice the normal rate, this may indicate that 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 and check for burned-out bulbs. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-99. If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps, the signal indicator will ﬂash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly to make sure they are working. You do not need to add a different ﬂasher. Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile (1.2 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. 3-6 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high to low, pull the turn signal lever toward you, then release it. When the high beams are on, a light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. If your vehicle is equipped with HUD, this light will also appear in the display area. Flash-To-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are off. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, but not so far that you hear a click. If your headlamps are off or on low beam, your 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. Release the lever to turn the high-beam headlamps off. Windshield Wipers The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the band marked WIPER. OFF: Turn the band to OFF to turn the wipers off. MIST: For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the band on MIST longer. LO (Low Speed): Turn the band to LO for steady wiping at a slow speed. HI (High Speed): Turn the band to HI for steady wiping at a high speed. The wiper speed may be set for a long or short delay between wipes. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The closer to LO, the shorter the delay. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. Keep in mind that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. 3-7 Rainsense™ II Wipers If your vehicle has this feature, the moisture sensor is mounted on the interior of the windshield below 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 will operate in the delay, low speed and high speed modes. 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 delay position closest to OFF/MIST is the lowest sensitivity setting, level one. This allows more rain or snow to collect on the windshield between wipes. You can increase the sensitivity of the system and the frequency of wipes by turning the wiper control band away from you to the If you do not turn off the windshield wipers higher sensitivity levels. The highest sensitivity setting, level ﬁve, is closest to the LO position. A single wipe will occur each time you turn the wiper control band to a higher sensitivity level to indicate that the sensitivity level has been increased. The windshield wipers also remain in a “high park” position (the wipers are stopped on the windshield and are not in the normal park position), even when the ignition is turned off. Notice: when driving through an automatic car wash, you could damage the wipers. Always turn off the windshield wipers before entering an automatic car wash. The MIST and wash cycles operate as normal and are not affected by the moisture-sensing function. The system can be overridden at any time by manually turning the wiper band to LO or HI speed. Notice: Do not place stickers or other items on the exterior glass surface directly in front of the moisture sensor. Doing this could cause the moisture sensor to malfunction. 3-8 Windshield Washer At the top of the multifunction lever there is a paddle with the word PUSH on it. For “programmed” operation, press and release the paddle. The washer will provide a measured amount of ﬂuid to the windshield and the wiper will either stop or return to your original wiping speed. For “demand” operation, press and hold the paddle for at least two seconds. Release the paddle when you have enough ﬂuid and the wipers will either stop or return to your original wiping speed. {CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. If your vehicle is equipped with a DIC, a WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID LOW message will appear on the instrument panel cluster when the vehicle is low on washer ﬂuid. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-50. 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). When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. {CAUTION: (cid:127) Cruise control can be dangerous where you can not drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. (cid:127) Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. 3-9 If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on. Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Push in the SET button at the end of the turn signal lever and release it. The CRUISE light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 3-10 Resuming a Set Speed Setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then applying the brake will end the cruise control function. Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) brieﬂy to reset. This returns you to your desired preset speed. Remember, if you hold the switch at R/A, the vehicle will accelerate until you release the switch or apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, do not hold the switch at R/A. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: (cid:127) Use the accelerator pedal to go to a higher speed. Push the SET button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You will now cruise at the higher speed. (cid:127) Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A. Hold it there until you reach a desired speed and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, brieﬂy move the switch to R/A, then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the cruise control speed by pushing the SET button. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: (cid:127) Push in the SET button at the end of the lever until you reach a desired lower speed, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, push the button brieﬂy. Each time you do this, you will go about 1 mph (1 6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. 3-11 (cid:127) Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your 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 takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers ﬁnd this to be too much trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: (cid:127) Step lightly on the brake pedal. (cid:127) Move the cruise switch to OFF. The CRUISE light will also go out. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. 3-12 Exterior Lamps This control, located to the left of the steering column, operates the following systems: (cid:127) Headlamps Taillamps (cid:127) Parking Lamps License Lamps (cid:127) Sidemarker Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Interior Courtesy Lamps (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) OFF: Pushing the exterior lamps control all the way in turns off all lamps and lights. Parking Lamps: Pulling the exterior lamps control out to the ﬁrst position turns on the parking lamps, license plate lamps, the sidemarker lamps and the instrument panel lights. Headlamps: Pulling the exterior lamps control out to the second position turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. For information on the interior lights, see Interior Lamps on page 3-15. Headlamps On Reminder If you leave the exterior lamp control 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 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 and Twilight Sentinel®, so be sure it is not covered. The DRL system will make your high-beam headlamps come on at reduced brightness in daylight when the following conditions are met: The ignition is on. The exterior lamps control is off. The transaxle is not in PARK (P). When DRL are on, only your high-beam headlamps will be on. The parking lamps, taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps will not be on. Your instrument panel will not be lit up either. 3-13 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) When it is dark enough outside, your high-beam headlamps will change to low-beam headlamps at full brightness. The other lamps that turn on with your headlamps will also turn on. When it is bright enough outside, the regular lamps will turn off, and your high-beam headlamps change to the reduced brightness of DRL. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, shift the transaxle into PARK (P). The DRL will stay off until you shift out of PARK (P). To turn off all exterior lighting at night when you are parked, turn off the exterior lamp control and slide the Twilight Sentinel® control all the way to the left. When released, the control will return to the Twilight Sentinel® minimum delay position and the lights will turn off. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. Cornering Lamps The cornering lamps come on when the headlamps or parking lamps are on and you signal a turn with the multifunction lever. They provide more light for cornering. 3-14 Twilight Sentinel® Twilight Sentinel® turns your headlamps on and off by sensing how dark it is outside. To operate this feature, slide the control to any position to vary the lamp time-out. You can set the delay time from only a few seconds to three minutes. If you move the control all the way to MAX, your lamps will remain on for three minutes after you turn off your engine. If you move the control almost all the way in the other direction, so it is just on, the lamps will go off quickly when you turn off your engine. Sliding the control to OFF, turns off the Twilight Sentinel® feature. Light Sensor Your Twilight Sentinel® and DRL work with the light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Do not cover it up. If you do, it will sense “dark” and the headlamps will come on. Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Adjust the instrument panel light brightness by turning the exterior lamps control. Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened, several lamps go on. They make it easy for you to enter and leave your vehicle. You can also turn these lamps on by turning the exterior lamps control clockwise all the way past the normal stop. Entry Lighting When you open either front door or press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, the lamps inside your vehicle will turn on. These lamps will turn off after about 40 seconds. These lamps will also turn off if you start the engine or activate the power door locks. Delayed Entry Lighting When you open the door, the interior lamps will come on. When you close the door with the ignition off, the interior lamps will stay on for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned to an on position. Locking the doors with the power door lock switch will override the delayed entry lighting feature and the lamps will turn off right away. Using the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the door will not cancel delayed lighting. 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 With this feature, the interior lamps will come on for 25 seconds after you remove the key from the ignition. This will give you time to ﬁnd the door handle or lock switches. Parade Dimming This feature prohibits the dimming of your instrument panel displays during daylight while your headlamps are on. This feature operates with the light sensor for the Twilight Sentinel® and is fully automatic. When the light sensor reads darkness outside, you will be able to dim your instrument panel displays once again. 3-15 To turn the feature on do the following: 1. Press and hold LOCK on the driver’s door lock switch throughout this procedure. All doors will lock. 2. Press the remote alarm button on the transmitter to enter the programming mode. Perimeter lighting remains off at this time and the horn will chirp one time. 3. Press the remote alarm button on the transmitter again. Perimeter lighting is now enabled and the horn will chirp two times. 4. Release the door lock switch. The perimeter lighting feature is now on. Perimeter lighting can also be activated through the DIC. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-51 or Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-47. Perimeter Lighting When the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, the DRL, parking lamps and back-up lamps will come on if it is dark enough outside. This feature will only be activated when the security feedback feature is programmed to be in Modes 1, 3 or 5 on the transmitter. Modes 0, 2 and 4 do not respond with exterior lights ﬂashing when unlocking the vehicle so perimeter lighting will not be active. This feature can be programmed on or off for each transmitter. To turn the feature off do the following: 1. Press and hold LOCK on the driver’s door lock switch throughout this procedure. All doors will lock. 2. Press the remote alarm button on the transmitter to enter the programming mode. Perimeter lighting remains on at this time and the horn will chirp two times. 3. Press the remote alarm button on the transmitter again. Perimeter lighting is disabled and the horn will chirp one time. 4. Release the door lock switch. The perimeter lighting feature is now off. 3-16 Front Reading Lamps Rear Reading Lamps The front reading lamps, located on the headliner, and the interior courtesy lamps will come on when you open a door. They will turn off when you turn on the ignition. To turn on the front reading lamps when the doors are closed, press the button behind the lamp you want to turn on. Press it again to turn the lamp off. These lamps work even when the ignition is off. To turn on a rear reading lamp, press the button above that rear door. To turn off the reading lamp, press the button again. Trunk Lamp When you open the trunk to its full open position, a lamp will come on inside the trunk. This lamp will automatically turn off when the trunk is closed. 3-17 The information may be displayed in English or metric units and appears as a reﬂection in the windshield. The HUD consists of the following information: (cid:127) Speedometer Reading Turn Signal Indicators (cid:127) High-Beam Headlamp Indicator (cid:127) CHECK GAGES Message Glove Box Lamp When you open the glove box, a lamp will come on inside the glove box. This will automatically turn off when the glove box is closed. Battery Rundown Protection This feature shuts off all lamps that are left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is off. This will keep your battery from running down. Head-Up Display (HUD) {CAUTION: If the HUD image is too bright, or too high in your ﬁeld of view, it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside. Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your ﬁeld of view. If your vehicle is equipped with the Head-Up Display (HUD), you can see some of the driver information that appears on your instrument panel cluster. The HUD shows these images when they are lighted on the instrument panel cluster. 3-18 (cid:127) Be sure to continue scanning your displays, controls and driving environment just as you would in a vehicle without HUD. If you never look at your instrument panel, you may not see something important, such as a warning light. Notice: parking aid, you may misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle. Do not use the HUD image as a parking aid. If you try to use the HUD image as a The HUD controls are located in the overhead console. 1. Start your engine and slide the HUD dimmer switch all the way up. The brightness of the HUD image is determined by whether the headlamps are on or off, and where you have the HUD dimmer switch set. 2. Adjust the seat to a comfortable driving position. Keep pressing the top arrow on the image height adjuster to raise the image as far as possible. 3. Keep pressing the bottom arrow on the image height adjuster to move the image as low as possible, while still keeping it in full view. 4. Slide the dimmer switch downward until the HUD image is no brighter than necessary. To turn the HUD display off, slide the dimmer switch all the way down. If the sun comes out, the sky becomes cloudy, or if you turn your headlamps on, you may need to adjust the HUD brightness using the dimmer switch. Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see. To change the display from English to metric units, push the ENG/MET button located to the left of the steering column. 3-19 Care of the HUD Clean the inside of the windshield as necessary to remove any dirt or ﬁlm that reduces the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image. To clean the HUD lens, spray household glass cleaner on a soft, clean cloth. Gently wipe and dry the HUD lens. Do not spray cleaner directly on the lens to avoid cleaner leaking inside the unit. If You Can’t See The HUD Image When the Ignition is On If the ignition is on and you can’t see the HUD image, check to see if: The headlamps are on. (cid:127) Something is covering the HUD unit. The HUD dimmer control is adjusted properly. The HUD image is adjusted to the proper height. (cid:127) A fuse is blown. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-99. Keep in mind that your windshield is part of the HUD system. If you ever have to have your windshield replaced, be sure to get one that is designed for HUD or your HUD image may look blurred or out of focus. 3-20 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) Your vehicle may be equipped with Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA). URPA is designed to help you park while in REVERSE (R) and operates only at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h). URPA can help you avoid colliding with objects such as parked vehicles. The system can detect objects 5 feet (1.5 m) behind your vehicle and tell you how close those objects are to your rear bumper. The URPA display is located inside the vehicle, above the rear window. It has three color-coded lights that can be seen through the rearview mirror. {CAUTION: Even with the Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist system, the driver must check carefully before backing up. The system does not operate above typical backing speeds of 3 mph (5 km/h) while CAUTION: (Continued) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) CAUTION: (Continued) parking. And, the system does not detect objects that are more than 5 feet (1.5 meters) behind the vehicle. So, unless you check carefully behind you before and when you back up, you could strike children, pedestrians, bicyclists or pets behind you, and they could be injured or killed. Whether or not you are using Rear Park Assist, always check carefully behind your vehicle before you back up and then watch closely as you do. How the System Works URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R). When the system comes on, the three lights on the display will brieﬂy illuminate to let you know that the system is working. If your vehicle is moving in REVERSE (R) at a speed greater than 3 mph (5 km/h), the red light will ﬂash to remind you the system does not work at this speed. The ﬁrst time an object is detected while in REVERSE (R), a chime will sound and the following will occur in sequence, depending on the distance from the object: (cid:127) At 5 feet (1.5 m) a chime will sound and one amber light will be lit. (cid:127) At 40 inches (1.0 m) both amber lights will be lit. (cid:127) At 20 inches (0.5 m) a continuous chime will sound and all three lights (amber/amber/red) will be lit. (cid:127) At 1 foot (0.3 m) a continuous chime will sound and all three lights (amber/amber/red) will ﬂash. URPA can detect objects 3 inches (7.6 cm) and wider, and at least 10 inches (25.4 cm) tall, but it cannot detect objects that are above trunk level. In order for the rear sensors to recognize an object, it must be within operating range. 3-21 If the URPA system is not functioning properly, the display will ﬂash red, indicating that there is a problem. The light will also ﬂash red while driving if a trailer is attached to your vehicle, or a bicycle or object is on the back of, or hanging out of your trunk. The light will continue to ﬂash until the trailer or the object is removed and your vehicle is driven forward at at least 15 mph (25 km/h). It may also ﬂash red if the ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean. So be sure to keep your rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush or materials such as paint or the system may not work properly. If after cleaning the rear bumper and driving forward at at least 15 mph (25 km/h), the display continues to ﬂash red, see your dealer. For cleaning instructions, see Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5-93. It may also ﬂash red if your vehicle is moving in REVERSE (R) at a speed greater than 3 mph (5 km/h). Other conditions that may affect system performance include things like the vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of airbrakes on a very large truck. As always, drivers should use care when backing up a vehicle. Always look behind you, being sure to check for other vehicles, obstructions and blind spots. Accessory Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. Your vehicle has two power outlets located in the rear storage area of the front center console. See Center Console Storage Area on page 2-48 for more information on location. 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. The accessory power outlets will only operate while the ignition key is in RUN and for 10 minutes after turning the ignition off. If you would like to operate an accessory for an extended period of time, contact your dealer for more information. 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. 3-22 Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible to the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information on 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. 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: 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. Improper use of the power outlet can cause Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The front ashtray is located under the climate control panel on the center console. Press on the door to release the ashtray. To close, press on the door again. To empty the ashtray, remove it from the center console by gripping the edges and pulling straight out. To reinstall, push the tray back into place. The rear ashtrays are located on each rear door panel. To remove a rear ashtray, open the lid and ease the ashtray upward until the edge can be grasped to pull the ashtray up and out. Notice: in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never put ﬂammable items in the ashtray. There is a cigarette lighter near the front ashtray. To use it, push it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back out by itself. Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating. If you put papers or other ﬂammable items 3-23 Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control

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