2004 Buick Park Avenue Owners Manual

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System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): Press the AUTO button for automatic control of the inside temperature, the air delivery mode and the fan speed. 3-24 1. Press the AUTO button. 2. Adjust the temperature to 75° F (24° C). Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. If you set the system at the warmest temperature setting, the system will remain in manual mode at that temperature and it will not go into automatic mode. In cold weather, the system will start at reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air into your vehicle until warmer air is available. The system will start out blowing air at the ﬂoor but may change modes automatically as the vehicle warms up to maintain the chosen temperature setting. The length of time needed for warm up will depend on the outside temperature and the length of time that has elapsed since your vehicle was last driven. 3. Wait for the system to regulate. This may take from 10 to 30 minutes. Then adjust the temperature, if necessary. Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of the instrument panel, near the windshield. For more information on the solar sensor, see “Sensors” later in this section. Manual Operation Pressing the FAN or AIR FLOW buttons cancels automatic operation and places the system in manual mode. Press the AUTO button to return to automatic operation. TEMP (Temperature): To manually adjust the temperature inside the vehicle, push the TEMP arrow. Push the TEMP up arrow for warmer temperature settings and the TEMP down arrow for cooler temperature settings. The setting will be shown on the display. The display will return to the outside temperature after a few seconds. 9 FAN: Pressing the FAN button will display and hold the current fan speed while in manual mode. If you want the fan to run at a lower speed, push the down arrow on the FAN button. If you want to increase the fan speed, push the up arrow on the FAN button. The fan indicators will also be shown on the display. If the airﬂow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air ﬁlter may need to be replaced. For more information, see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-30. AIR FLOW: Pressing the AIR FLOW button will display and hold the current setting while in manual mode. Use the up and down arrows on the AIR FLOW button to cycle through the available modes. (cid:127) WINDSHIELD-FLOOR: This mode directs most of the airﬂow to the windshield with some airﬂow to the outboard outlets (for the side windows) and the ﬂoor outlets. (cid:127) MID: This mode directs airﬂow through the instrument panel outlets. FLOOR-MID: This mode directs airﬂow through both the ﬂoor and the instrument panel outlets. There is also a small amount of air directed to the windshield and the outboard outlets (for the side windows). FLOOR: This mode directs most of the airﬂow to the ﬂoor outlets with some directed to the outboard outlets (for the side windows) and the windshield. OFF: Press the OFF button once to turn off the passenger climate control, if it has been activated. Pressing the OFF button a second time will turn off the main system. The outside temperature will be shown on the display when the system is off. 3-25 (cid:127) (cid:127) VENT: Pressing the VENT button allows outside air to ﬂow through your vehicle without the air conditioning compressor working. To turn off the VENT selection, push the VENT button again. Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. Sensors The solar sensor on your vehicle monitors the solar radiation and the air inside of your vehicle, then uses the information to maintain the selected temperature by initiating needed adjustments to the temperature, the fan speed and the air delivery system. The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun. The recirculation mode will also be activated, as necessary. Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of the instrument panel, near the windshield, or the system will not work properly. Selecting the VENT and AUTO buttons at the same time allows the system to control the airﬂow automatically without using the air conditioning compressor or the recirculation mode. RECIRC (Recirculation): Press this button to limit the amount of outside air coming into the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off. When the button is pressed, an indicator light will come on. The recirculation mode cannot be used with the FRONT defrost or VENT mode. On hot days, open the windows to let hot air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently. For quick cool down on hot days, press the AUTO button and the system will automatically enter recirculation mode and the temperature will be at the full cold position for maximum cooling. 3-26 Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. 1 FRONT: Press the FRONT button to defrost the windshield by directing airﬂow toward the windshield and outboard outlets (for the side windows). To turn off FRONT, press the AUTO or AIR FLOW buttons. If the AIR FLOW up button is pressed while in the FRONT defrost mode, the system will direct the air toward the instrument panel outlets. If the AIR FLOW down button is pressed while in the FRONT defrost mode, the system will direct the air toward the ﬂoor, and the FRONT defrost mode will cancel. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. = REAR: Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. At speeds above 30 mph (48 km/h), the defogger will operate continuously until you press the REAR button again. After 10 minutes of driving below 30 mph (48 km/h), the defogger will turn off automatically. If you need additional warming time, push the button again. The system will then operate for ﬁve minutes before going off by itself. If your vehicle has heated outside rearview mirrors, the mirrors will heat to help clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror when the rear window defogger button is pressed. Notice: Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window may damage the rear window defogger. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not clear the inside of the rear window with sharp objects. 3-27 Passenger Temperature Control If your vehicle has the optional separate passenger’s temperature control, then the driver and the right front passenger can select separate temperature settings. This feature allows the front passenger to select a temperature that is 5° F (3° C) warmer or cooler than the driver’s selected temperature. Slide the lever toward WARM for warmer air or toward COOL for cooler air. Press OFF on the main climate control system once to turn off the passenger’s temperature control. When this lever is moved, the current inside temperature will appear on the display for a few seconds, then the outside temperature will appear. The lever for this feature is located on the right side of the instrument panel. 3-28 Outlet Adjustment Operation Tips (cid:127) Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle. (cid:127) Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. (cid:127) Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively. If the airﬂow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air ﬁlter may need to be replaced. See Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-30. Use the thumbwheel located in the middle of the front outlets to change the direction of the airﬂow and to open and close the outlets. Use the thumbwheel located between the rear passenger outlets to open and close the outlets. Adjust the direction of the airﬂow from side to side with the levers in the center of each rear outlet. 3-29 (cid:127) Passenger Compartment Air Filter Passenger compartment air, both outside air and recirculated air, is routed through a passenger compartment ﬁlter, which is part of a three piece ﬁlter system. The ﬁlter removes certain particles from the air, including pollen and dust particles. Reductions in airﬂow, which may occur more quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the ﬁlter needs to be replaced early. The ﬁlter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4 for replacement intervals. See your dealer for details on changing the ﬁlter. Once you remove your ﬁlter, if you choose not to replace it, it will not damage your vehicle. However, the air will no longer be ﬁltered. Steering Wheel Climate Controls If your vehicle has this feature, you can control the temperature function by using the switch located on your steering wheel. The particle ﬁlter is located inside of the air control module. The air control module is located behind an access panel near the accelerator pedal. w TEMP x (Temperature): Press the up or down arrow on this switch to increase or decrease the temperature. 3-30 Climate Controls Personalization If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, up to two drivers are able to store and recall climate control settings for the temperature, the fan speed and the direction of the airﬂow. Memory buttons 1 and 2 are located on the driver’s door panel and correspond to the numbers 1 or 2 found on the back of each remote keyless entry transmitter. To store settings, do the following: 1. Select the desired temperature, fan speed and airﬂow mode. If desired, a separate temperature setting may also be selected for the front seat passenger. For information on how to do this, see Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-24. 2. Locate memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panel. 3. Press the memory button on the door panel that corresponds to the number on the back of the transmitter you are programming, until you hear two beeps. The beeps conﬁrm that your selection has been saved and can now be recalled. For more information on the memory feature, see Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 2-51. Follow these steps each time you want to change the stored settings. To recall the climate control settings last stored on your transmitter, press the unlock button on your remote keyless entry transmitter and put the ignition in ACCESSORY or RUN. The settings will be recalled. 3-31 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on brieﬂy when you start the engine just to let you know they are working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly — and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They are a big help. Your vehicle may also have a DIC that works along with the warning lights and gages. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-47. 3-32 Instrument Panel Cluster Your vehicle is equipped with one of the following instrument panel clusters. Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. It includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument panel cluster for your vehicle. Base Cluster, Uplevel Similar (United States version shown, Canada similar) 3-33 Cluster with Driver Information Center (DIC) (United States version shown, Canada similar) 3-34 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If possible, the new one has to be set to the same reading the old one had. If it can’t be, then it’s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading and when the new odometer was installed. Trip Odometer A trip odometer can tell how far you’ve driven since you last set it back to zero. To reset it, push the RESET button. The trip odometer is reset through the Driver Information Center (DIC) if your vehicle is equipped with this feature. See DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-47 for more information. Tachometer The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is running. It displays engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). If you operate the engine with the Notice: tachometer in the shaded warning area, your vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by your warranty. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area. 3-35 Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see Air Bag Systems on page 1-49. This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. 3-36 {CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the air bag system may not be working properly. The air bags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. The air bag readiness light should ﬂash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Battery Warning Light When you turn the key to RUN, this light will come on brieﬂy, to show the battery charging system is working. When the light goes off and stays off, the charging system is working. If the light stays on, a chime will sound indicating you need service, and you should take your vehicle to the dealer at once. To save your battery until you get there, turn off all accessories and turn off your climate control system. 3-37 If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the ﬂoor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-31. {CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. This light should come on when you turn the key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If you try to drive off with the parking brake set, a chime will also come on until you release the parking brake. If the light stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. 3-38 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If your vehicle has this feature, this warning light should come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If the warning light doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If it stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, there may be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may need service. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. If the light stays on and the chime sounds, turn the ignition to OFF. Or, if the light comes on and the chime sounds when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on and the chime sounds, or the light comes on again while you’re driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-38. The anti-lock brake system warning light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to RUN. This is normal. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 3-39 The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage If you turn the system off by pressing the button located on the end of the shift lever, the warning light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again. The warning light should go off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9 for more information. If there’s a brake system problem that is speciﬁcally related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off, the warning light will come on and the chime will sound. If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off, the warning light will come on and the chime will sound. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. This gage measures the temperature of the vehicle’s engine. If the pointer moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot. A temperature indicator light will turn on and a chime will sound. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, and the temperature indicator light comes on, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. 3-40 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics- Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not If you keep driving your vehicle with this be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing — A misﬁre condition has been detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. Light On Steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. 3-41 (cid:127) (cid:127) If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: (cid:127) Reducing vehicle speed. (cid:127) Avoiding hard accelerations. (cid:127) Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling Your Tank on page 5-6. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. 3-42 (cid:127) Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-4. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, your dealer can check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know in order to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This may take several days of routine driving. If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, your GM dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. 3-43 Oil Pressure Light This light tells you if there could be a problem with your vehicle’s engine oil pressure. The oil pressure light will come on brieﬂy when you turn your key to RUN. It goes off once you turn the key to START. That’s just a check to be sure the light works. This is normal and doesn’t show a problem. If it doesn’t come on and then go off, be sure to have it ﬁxed so it will be there to warn you if there is a problem. When this light comes on and stays on, and a chime sounds, it means oil isn’t going through the engine properly. The oil could be low, or there might be some other oil problem. See your dealer for service. {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. 3-44 Security Light Service Vehicle Soon Light This light will come on if your vehicle has certain non-emission related problems. 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. For more information see Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-19. Cruise Control Light The CRUISE light comes on when you set the vehicle’s cruise control. For example, if the entire electrical system fails to send and receive messages from the vehicle’s components, the SERVICE VEHICLE SOON warning light comes on. These problems may not be obvious and may affect vehicle performance or durability. Consult a qualiﬁed dealership for necessary repairs to maintain top vehicle performance. This light will come on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned on to show that it is working properly. See “Cruise Control” under Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5. 3-45 Here are some things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: (cid:127) At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. It takes more (or less) fuel to ﬁll up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated half full, but it took more (or less) than half the tank’s capacity to ﬁll it. The gage moves up a little when you turn a corner, speed up or make a hard stop. The gage doesn’t go back to empty when you turn off the ignition. Fuel Gage United States Canada The fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank. It works only when the ignition is on. When the indicator moves to the edge of the low fuel warning band, the low fuel warning light will come on and a chime will sound. You still have a little fuel left, but you need to get more fuel right away. 3-46 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC will display information about how your vehicle is functioning, as well as warning messages if a system problem is detected. The following buttons are on the DIC control panel located to the left of the steering column: ODO/TRIP (Odometer/Trip): Use this button to display your total and trip miles. FUEL INFO (Information): Press this button to display fuel information such as fuel used, fuel range and fuel economy. GAGE INFO (Information): Use this button to display oil pressure, oil life, coolant temperature, tire pressure and battery information. RESET: This button, used along with other buttons, will reset system functions. ENG/MET (English/Metric): Use this button to change the display between English and metric units. DIC Controls and Displays When you turn the ignition on, the DIC will display your driver number. You can have your dealer program your name to appear on this display line. See your dealer for more information. The system will then perform a status check and display any messages if a problem is detected. If there are no problems detected, the display will return to the mode selected by that driver the last time the ignition was turned off. If a problem is detected, a diagnostic message will appear in the display. The following pages will show the messages you may see on the DIC display. The message center is continuously updated with the vehicle’s performance status. 3-47 ODO/TRIP (Odometer/Trip) When this button is pressed, the display will show the total mileage, and TRIP 1 or TRIP 2 miles. TRIP 1 and TRIP 2 will display the miles traveled since the last reset. To reset the trip odometer, press the ODO/TRIP button until the trip miles are shown in the DIC display, then press the RESET button. The trip odometer will now accumulate miles until the next reset. FUEL INFO (Information) Fuel Used: Press the FUEL INFO button until the display shows FUEL USED. This display will show you how much fuel has been used since the last reset. To learn how much fuel is used from a new starting point, press the RESET button while the fuel used is displayed in the DIC. Fuel Range: Press the FUEL INFO button until the display shows FUEL RANGE. The fuel range will calculate the remaining distance you can drive without refueling. This calculation is based on the average fuel economy for the last 25 miles (40.25 km) driven, and the fuel remaining in the fuel tank. The RESET button does not function in this mode. Instantaneous Fuel Economy: Press the FUEL INFO button until the display shows FUEL ECONOMY INST. Instantaneous fuel economy varies with your driving conditions, such as acceleration, braking and the grade of the road being traveled. The RESET button does not function in this mode. Average Fuel Economy: Press the FUEL INFO button until the display shows FUEL ECONOMY AVERAGE. Average fuel economy is viewed as a long term approximation of your overall driving conditions. To learn the average fuel economy from a new starting point, press the RESET button while the average fuel economy is displayed in the DIC. GAGE INFO (Information) Coolant Temperature: Press the GAGE INFO button until COOLANT TEMP appears in the display. If there are no problems detected with the temperature, COOLANT TEMP NORMAL will appear in the display. If the temperature is too high, COOLANT TEMP HOT will appear in the display. If you see the COOLANT TEMP HOT message, your engine is overheated. You should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off your engine as soon as possible. This manual explains what to do. See Engine Overheating on page 5-28. 3-48 Tire Pressure: Press the GAGE INFO button until TIRE PRESSURE appears in the display. TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL is displayed when the Check Tire Pressure System believes your vehicle’s tire pressures are normal. If a potential tire pressure problem is detected, the display will show TIRE PRESSURE LOW. See Check Tire Pressure System on page 5-70 for information on how to reset the system. Battery Volts: Press the GAGE INFO button until the display shows BATTERY STATE. If the voltage is normal the display will show BATTERY STATE NORMAL. If the voltage drops below 10.5 volts, the display will show BATTERY STATE LOW. If the voltage is above 16 volts, the display will show BATTERY STATE HIGH. If the display shows the high or low message, you need to have your battery checked. Oil Pressure: Press the GAGE INFO button until OIL PRESSURE appears in the display. If there are no problems detected with the oil pressure, the display will show OIL PRESSURE NORMAL. If a low oil pressure condition is detected, the display will show OIL PRESSURE LOW. If you see the OIL PRESSURE LOW message, you could be low on oil or your oil is not going through the engine properly. See your dealer for service. Oil Life System: Press the GAGE INFO button until OIL LIFE INDEX appears in the display. The OIL LIFE INDEX NORMAL display will show an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. When the oil life index is less than 10% the display will show OIL LIFE INDEX CHANGE OIL. When you have the oil changed, you will have to reset the GM Oil Life System. To reset the Oil Life System, see Engine Oil on page 5-14. 3-49 SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM – 54: If you ever see the SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM message, it means there may be a problem with your stability enhancement system. If you see this message, try to reset the system: stop, turn off the engine, then start the engine again. If the SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM message still comes on, it means there is a problem. You should see your dealer for service. Reduce your speed and drive accordingly. STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE – 55: You may see the STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE message on the Driver Information Center. It means that an advanced, computer-controlled system has come on to help your vehicle continue to go in the direction in which you are steering. This stability enhancement system activates when the computer senses that your vehicle is just starting to spin, as it might if you hit a patch of ice or other slippery spot on the road. When the system is on, you may hear a noise or feel a vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal. DIC Warnings and Messages Other warning messages may appear in the DIC display. For Canadian drivers, in addition to the DIC message your DIC will display EXP with a number after it which reﬂects the following messages: EXP (Export ID) 23 24 25 36 54 55 82 91 140 Warning Message DOOR AJAR TRUNK AJAR WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID LOW ENGINE OIL LOW – CHECK LEVEL SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ACTIVE TIRE PRESSURE LOW The EXP codes are used to make translation from English to other languages easier. Pressing any of the DIC control buttons will remove the messages or warnings from the DIC display. 3-50 When the STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE message is on, you should continue to steer in the direction you want to go. The system is designed to help you in bad weather or other difficult driving situations by making the most of whatever road conditions will permit. If the STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE message comes on, you will know that something has caused your vehicle to start to spin, so you should consider slowing down. Tire Pressure Status – 140: If you see the TIRE PRESSURE LOW message, you should stop as soon as you can and check all your tires for damage. If a tire is ﬂat, see If a Tire Goes Flat on page 5-79. Also check the tire pressure in all four tires as soon as you can. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-69 and Check Tire Pressure System on page 5-70. There are times when you will have to reset (calibrate) the Check Tire Pressure System. See Check Tire Pressure System on page 5-70. DIC Vehicle Personalization The DIC is used to program personal choices for up to two drivers. The drivers are recognized as DRIVER #1 and DRIVER #2. The DIC will identify a person as UNKNOWN DRIVER if neither DRIVER #1 nor DRIVER #2 is identiﬁed by the system. You will let the DIC know which driver you are by using your remote keyless entry transmitter or by pressing one of the MEMORY buttons located on the driver’s door. Each remote keyless entry transmitter was pre-programmed to belong to DRIVER #1 or DRIVER #2 and is numbered on the back. Each transmitter may be programmed differently. After you press the unlock button on your transmitter with the ignition in RUN, the DIC will display the identiﬁed driver number. The vehicle will recall the personal choice settings that were last made to correspond to your transmitter, including your radio and climate control settings. See Climate Controls Personalization on page 3-31. 3-51 If you unlock the vehicle using your door key instead of your transmitter, the DIC will not identify the driver and will recall the information from the last transmitter used or the last driver using one of the MEMORY buttons. If this happens and you were not the last driver of the vehicle, press your correct driver number on the appropriate MEMORY button or press the unlock button on your transmitter. The DIC can be used to program the following personal choice features available with your vehicle: (cid:127) Outside Curb View Assist Mirror (cid:127) Programmable Automatic Door Locks (cid:127) Delayed Locking (cid:127) Security Feedback (cid:127) Perimeter Lighting (cid:127) Memory Seat Recall (cid:127) Window Lock Out See the following steps for personalization programming instructions. 1. Turn the ignition on and keep the transaxle in PARK (P). 2. Inform the DIC which driver you are by pressing the unlock button on your transmitter or the appropriate MEMORY button. 3. Press and hold the ENG/MET button for ﬁve seconds. WELCOME TO BUICK OPTION FEATURE will appear in the display. The next display will be your driver number and the message ARMREST BUTTON CHANGES DRIVER #. Follow the instructions in the display. You are now in the selection mode and the DIC is ready to program your personal choices in memory. The selections you make for the personal choice features will be saved after the display reads FEATURE OPTION SELECTION DONE. Each feature that can be personalized will appear in the display. Once you have made a selection for a feature, the DIC will move on to the next personal choice feature. 3-52 4. Scroll through the following messages and feature options: (cid:127) PARALLEL PARK – OFF/ON (cid:127) AUTO DOOR LOCKS – OFF/ON (cid:127) UNLOCK IN PARK – OFF/ON (cid:127) WHICH DOORS – ALL/DRIVER (cid:127) DELAYED LOCKING – OFF/ON LOCK FEEDBACK – OFF/ON LOCK FEEDBACK – LIGHTS/LIGHTS + HORN (cid:127) UNLOCK FEEDBACK – OFF/LIGHTS (cid:127) PERIMETER LIGHTS – OFF/ON (cid:127) SEAT RECALL – OFF/ON (cid:127) RECALL POSITION – MEMORY/EXIT (cid:127) WINDOW LOCKOUT – ALL PASS/REAR If you would like to exit the selection mode without moving through each of the personal choice features, simply press a different button on the DIC or turn off the ignition. However, personal choices you made may not be retained. If you happen to move past a selection you would like to make a personal choice for, press the unlock button on your transmitter or press the appropriate MEMORY button. This will return you to the beginning of the option feature programming mode. A description of each feature programmable through the DIC follows. Outside Curb View Assist Mirror The outside curb view assist mirror, which tilts the passenger mirror while the vehicle is in REVERSE (R), can be made active or inactive through the DIC. When PARALLEL PARK-OFF-ON appears on the display, use the ENG/MET button to toggle the arrow between OFF and ON. When you have made your choice, press the RESET button to record your selection. For more information on this feature, see Outside Curb View Assist Mirror on page 2-40. 3-53 (cid:127) (cid:127) Programmable Automatic Door Locks The automatic door lock modes, when shifting in and out of PARK (P), can be changed through the DIC. You can change these modes using different selections from the following DIC displays: (cid:127) AUTO DOOR LOCKS – OFF/ON (cid:127) UNLOCK IN PARK – OFF/ON If you choose OFF for AUTO DOOR LOCKS, your door locks will operate normally with no automatic feature. If you choose ON for AUTO DOOR LOCKS, and ON for UNLOCK IN PARK, your doors will lock every time you shift out of PARK (P), and the doors will unlock every time you stop and shift into PARK (P). If you choose ON for AUTO DOOR LOCKS, and OFF for UNLOCK IN PARK, your door locks will lock every time you shift out of PARK (P), and there will be no automatic door unlock when shifting back into PARK (P). When you choose ON for UNLOCK in PARK, the DIC will display WHICH DOORS-ALL/DRIVER. You have the choice of unlocking all doors, or just the driver’s door. To change modes, do the following: 1. Move the arrow on the display between ON and OFF by pressing the ENG/MET button. 2. Once you have made your selection, press the RESET button and your choice will be retained in memory. See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2-12 for more information about this feature. Delayed Locking The delayed locking feature, which delays the actual locking of the vehicle, can be made active or inactive through the DIC. When DELAYED LOCKING-OFF-ON appears on the display, use the ENG/MET button to toggle the arrow between OFF and ON. When you have made your choice, press the RESET button to record your selection. For more information on this feature, see Delayed Locking on page 2-11. 3-54 Security Feedback By choosing different combinations of these selections, you can choose the type of transmitter activated feedback you receive when locking and unlocking your vehicle with your transmitter. Each time you make a selection by pressing the ENG/MET button, press the RESET button to record your choice. LOCK FEEDBACK – OFF/ON LOCK FEEDBACK – LIGHTS/LIGHTS + HORN (cid:127) UNLOCK FEEDBACK – OFF/LIGHTS If you choose ON for LOCK FEEDBACK you will also need to choose LIGHTS or LIGHTS + HORN. You can select the following modes: If you choose OFF for LOCK FEEDBACK and OFF for UNLOCK FEEDBACK, you will receive no security feedback when locking or unlocking your vehicle. If you choose OFF for LOCK FEEDBACK and LIGHTS for UNLOCK FEEDBACK, you will receive no security feedback when locking your vehicle and the exterior lamps will ﬂash when unlocking your vehicle. If you choose LIGHTS for LOCK FEEDBACK and OFF for UNLOCK FEEDBACK, your exterior lamps will ﬂash when locking your vehicle and you will receive no security feedback when unlocking your vehicle. If you choose LIGHTS for LOCK FEEDBACK and LIGHTS for UNLOCK FEEDBACK, your exterior lamps will ﬂash when locking and unlocking your vehicle. If you choose LIGHTS + HORN for LOCK FEEDBACK and OFF for UNLOCK FEEDBACK, your exterior lamps will ﬂash and the horn will chirp when locking your vehicle and you will receive no security feedback when unlocking your vehicle. If you choose LIGHTS + HORN for LOCK FEEDBACK and LIGHTS for UNLOCK FEEDBACK, your exterior lamps will ﬂash and the horn will chirp when locking your vehicle and your exterior lamps will ﬂash when unlocking your vehicle. For more information on this feature, see “Security Feedback” under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-6. 3-55 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Perimeter Lighting When the unlock button on the transmitter is pressed, the DRL lamps (high-beams at reduced intensity), parking lamps and back-up lamps will turn on, if it is dark enough according to the Twilight Sentinel®. You can control activation of this feature by choosing OFF or ON when the PERIMETER LIGHTS choice is displayed on the DIC. Make your choice by pressing the ENG/MET button and record your choice by pressing the RESET button. If you want to choose PERIMETER LIGHTS ON, you must also choose LIGHTS for UNLOCK FEEDBACK while making the security feedback choices. For more information on this feature, see “Perimeter Lighting” under Exterior Lamps on page 3-12. Memory Seat Recall This feature recalls the position of your seat. When this feature is active, the memory seat and mirror positions will be recalled for the identiﬁed driver when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to enter the vehicle. You can program this feature to be active by choosing ON when the SEAT RECALL choice appears, or inactive by choosing OFF when the SEAT RECALL choice appears on the DIC. You can also program this feature to recall your memory seat position or the exit seat position. (cid:127) Memory Position: Choose ON when the SEAT RECALL choice appears, and then choose MEMORY when the RECALL POSITION choice appears. (cid:127) Exit Position: Choose ON when the SEAT RECALL choice appears, then choose EXIT when the RECALL POSITION choice appears and your seat will move to the stored exit position. The seat will also move when you enter the vehicle after unlocking it with a remote keyless entry transmitter. This will allow for easy entry as well. For more information on this feature, see Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 2-51. 3-56 Window Lock Out The number of passenger windows locked out by the WINDOW LOCK button can be programmed through the DIC. If you choose ALL PASS, all three passenger window switches will be inactive when the WINDOW LOCK button is enabled. If you choose REAR, only the two rear passenger window switches will be locked out when the WINDOW LOCK button is enabled. To change modes do the following: 1. Move the arrow on the display between ALL PASS and REAR by pressing the ENG/MET button. 2. Once you have made your selection, press the RESET button. Your choice will be retained in memory. For more information on this feature, see “Window Lock Out” under Power Windows on page 2-18. Audio System(s) Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle – like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio – be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly. So, before adding sound equipment, check with your dealer and be sure to check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and to give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it ﬁrst. Figure out which radio you have in your vehicle, ﬁnd out what your audio system can do and how to operate all of its controls to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. Your vehicle may have a feature called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, you can play your audio system even after the ignition is turned off. See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” under Ignition Positions on page 2-24. 3-57 Radio with Cassette Setting the Time Press the HRS knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob until the correct hour appears on the display. Press the MIN knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob until the correct minute appears on the display. Return these knobs to their stored positions when you are not using them. You may set the time with the ignition off if you press RECALL ﬁrst and follow the same procedure described above. Playing the Radio ON/OFF: Push this knob to turn the system on and off. VOLUME: Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. RECALL: Press this button to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. Pressing this button with the ignition is off, will display the time. 3-58 To change the default on the display, station or time, press this button until you see the display you want, then hold the button until the display ﬂashes. The selected display will now be the default. Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, and AM. The display will show your selection. w TUNE x: Press the up or the down arrow to select radio stations. w SEEK x: Press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there. To scan stations, press and hold either SEEK arrow for two seconds and SCAN will appear on the display. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press either SEEK arrow again to stop scanning. The radio will seek and scan only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal. P SCAN (Preset Scan): Press this button to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to the ﬁrst preset station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press P SCAN again to stop scanning presets. The radio will scan only to preset stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal. AUTO SET (Automatic Set): Press this button, after selecting AM or FM, to seek and set the 12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset pushbuttons. AUTO SET will appear on the display and will ﬂash while seeking until this function is complete. To return to the stations you manually set, press AUTO SET again. 3-59 Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM) by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM-FM to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press TONE to select the equalization. 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons. The sound will mute. When the sound returns, release the pushbutton. Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton, the station you set will return and the equalization you selected will be automatically stored for that pushbutton. 6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease bass. TREB (Treble): Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. Return these knobs to their stored positions when you are not using them. TONE: Press this button to select customized equalization settings designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, and classical. To return the bass and treble to the manual mode, press TONE until MANUAL appears on the display or press and release the BASS or TREB knob and turn it until the display goes blank. See “Setting Preset Stations” listed previously to program the auto tone feature. 3-60 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL (Balance): Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the left or the right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. Return these knobs to their stored positions when you are not using them. Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right. If the ignition is on and the radio is off, the tape can be inserted and will begin playing. If you hear nothing but a garbled sound, the tape may not be in squarely. Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over. While the tape is playing, use the VOLUME, SEEK, FADE, BAL, BASS, and TREB controls just as you do for the radio. The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing. The tape player automatically begins playing the other side when it reaches the end of the tape. If you want to insert a tape while the ignition or radio is off, ﬁrst press EJECT or RECALL. Cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact disc players will work in your cassette tape player. Your tape bias is set automatically when a metal or chrome tape is inserted. If an error appears on the display, see “Cassette Tape Messages” later in this section. 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to search for the previous selection on the tape. Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous to work. 2 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to search for the next selection on the tape. Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for next to work. 3-61 3 r (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a tape. The radio will play while the tape reverses. Press the pushbutton again to return to playing speed. 4 [ (Forward): Press this pushbutton to advance quickly within a tape. The radio will play while the tape advances. Press the pushbutton again to return to playing speed. 5 SIDE: Press this pushbutton to play the other side of the tape. 6 W (Dolby®): Press this pushbutton to reduce background noise. The double-D symbol will appear on the display. Dolby® Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby® Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby® and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby® Laboratories Licensing Corporation. AM-FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when a cassette tape is playing. The inactive tape will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. SOURCE: Press this button to play a tape when listening to the radio. TAPE PLAY with an arrow will appear on the display while the tape is active. w SEEK x: Press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous selection on the tape. Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for seek to work. EJECT: Press this button to stop a tape when it is playing and to remove a tape when it is not playing. Eject may be activated with the radio off. Casettes may be loaded with the ignition and the radio off if this button is pressed ﬁrst. 3-62 Cassette Tape Messages Radio with Cassette and CD E (Error): If this message and a number appears on the display, it could be for one of the following reasons: (cid:127) E10: The tape is tight and the player cannot turn the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil. Turn the tape over and repeat. If the hubs do not turn easily, your tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player. Try a new tape to make sure your player is working properly. (cid:127) E11: The tape is broken. Try a new tape. CLN (Clean): If this message appears on the display, the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player. See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player on page 3-79. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer. If your radio displays an error number, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. Playing the Radio ON/OFF: Push this knob to turn the system on and off. VOLUME: Turn this knob to increase or to decrease volume. RECALL: Press this button to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. Pressing this button with the ignition off will display the time. 3-63 To change the default on the display, station or time, press this button until you see the display you want, then hold this button until the display ﬂashes. The select display will now be the default. Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, and AM. The display will show your selection. w TUNE x: Press the up or the down arrow to select radio stations. w SEEK x: Press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there. To scan, press either SEEK arrow for two seconds and SCAN will appear on the display. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press either SEEK arrow again to stop scanning. The radio will seek and scan only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal. P SCAN (Preset Scan): Press this button to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to the ﬁrst preset station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press P SCAN again to stop scanning. The radio will scan only to preset stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal. AUTO SET (Automatic Set): Press this button, after selecting AM or FM, to seek and set the 12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset pushbuttons. AUTO SET will appear on the display and ﬂash while seeking until this function is complete. To return to the stations you manually set, press AUTO SET again. 3-64 Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM) by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM-FM to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press TONE to select the equalization. 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons. The sound will mute. When the sound returns, release the pushbutton. Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton, the station you set will return and the equalization you selected will be automatically stored for that pushbutton. 6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease bass. TREB (Treble): Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. Return these knobs to their stored positions when you are not using them. TONE: Press this button to select customized equalization settings designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, and classical. To return the bass and treble to the manual mode, press TONE until MANUAL appears on the display or press and release the BASS or TREB knob and turn it until the display goes blank. See “Setting Preset Stations” listed previously to program the auto tone feature. 3-65 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL (Balance): Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the left or the right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. Return these knobs to their stored positions when you are not using them. Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right. If the ignition is on and the radio is off, the tape can be inserted and will begin playing. If you hear nothing but a garbled sound, the tape may not be in squarely. Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over. While the tape is playing, use the VOLUME, SEEK, FADE, BAL, BASS, and TREB controls just as you do for the radio. The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing. The tape player automatically begins playing the other side when it reaches the end of the tape. If you want to insert a tape while the ignition or radio is off, ﬁrst press EJECT or RECALL. Cassette tape adapter kits for portable CD players will work in your cassette tape player. Your tape bias is set automatically when a metal or chrome tape is inserted. If an error appears on the display, see “Cassette Tape Messages” later in this section. 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to search for the previous selection on the tape. Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous to work. 2 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to search for the next selection on the tape. Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for next to work. 3-66 3 r (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to reverse quickly within the tape. The radio will play while the tape reverses. Press the pushbutton again to return to playing speed. 4 [ (Forward): Press this pushbutton to advance quickly within the tape. The radio will play while the tape advances. Press the pushbutton again to return to playing speed. 5 SIDE: Press this pushbutton to play the other side of the tape. 6 RAND (Dolby®): Press this pushbutton to reduce background noise. The double-D symbol will appear on the display. Dolby® Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby® Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby® and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby® Laboratories Licensing Corporation. AM-FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when a cassette tape is playing. The inactive tape will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. SOURCE: Press this button to play a cassette tape or a CD when listening to the radio. TAPE SIDE and an arrow will appear on the display. If this button is pressed again, the system will go to CD play; CD PLAY will appear on the display. w SEEK x: Press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous selection on the tape. Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for seek to work. EJECT: Press this button, located next to the cassette tape slot, to stop a tape when it is playing and to remove a tape when it is not playing. Eject may be activated with the radio off. Cassettes may be loaded with the ignition and radio off if this button is pressed ﬁrst. 3-67 Cassette Tape Messages E (Error): If this message and a number appears on the display, it could be for one of the following reasons: (cid:127) E10: The tape is tight and the player cannot turn the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil. Turn the tape over and repeat. If the hubs do not turn easily, your tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player. Try a new tape to make sure your player is working properly. (cid:127) E11: The tape is broken. Try a new tape. CLN (Clean): If this message appears on the display, the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player. See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player on page 3-79. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer. If your radio displays an error number, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. Playing a CD With the ignition on, insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. The CD should begin playing. If you want to insert a CD while the ignition or the radio is off, ﬁrst press EJECT or RECALL. If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When you turn on the ignition or system, the CD will start playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. Also, as a protection feature, if a CD is ejected and left in the player, it will be pulled back in the player with the ignition on or off. As each new track starts to play, the track number will appear on the display. The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. 3-68 If playing a CD-R the sound quality may be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R has been handled. You may experience an increase in skipping, difficulty in ﬁnding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur try a known good CD. Do not add paper labels to CDs, they could get caught in the CD player. Do not play 3 inch CDs without a standard adapter CD. If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages” later in this section. 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the start of the current track, if more than eight seconds have played. If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than once, the player will continue moving back through the CD. 2 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to go to the next track. If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than once, the player will continue moving forward through the CD. 3 r (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to quickly reverse within a track. You will hear sound at a reduced level. Release the pushbutton to play the passage. 4 [ (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to quickly advance within a track. You will hear sound at a reduced level. Release the pushbutton to play the passage. 6 RAND (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. Press it again to turn off random play. RECALL: Press this button to see which track is playing. Press it again within ﬁve seconds to see how long it has been playing. To change the default on the display, track or elapsed time, press this button until you see the display you want, then hold this button until the display ﬂashes. The selected display will now be the default. AM-FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The inactive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. 3-69 If E20 appears on the display and the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. The air is very humid. Wait about an hour and try again. There may have been a problem while burning the CD. The label may be caught in the CD player. If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer. If your radio displays an error number, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. SOURCE: Press this button to play a cassette tape or a CD when listening to the radio. TAPE SIDE and an arrow will appear on the display. If this button is pressed again, the system will go to CD play; CD PLAY will appear on the display. w SEEK x: Press the up or the down arrow to go to the previous or to the next track on the CD. EJECT: Press this button, located next to the CD slot, to stop a CD when it is playing and to remove a CD when it is not playing. Eject may be activated with the radio off. CDs may be loaded with the ignition and radio off if this button is pressed ﬁrst. CD Messages E (Error): The CD may not play and an E and a number may appear on the display for one of the following reasons: (cid:127) You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smooth, the CD should play It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. 3-70 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Trunk-Mounted CD Changer With the optional CD changer, you can play up to 12 CDs continuously. Normal size CDs may be played using the trays supplied in the magazine. The small CDs (8 cm) can be played only with specially designed trays. Notice: Placing heavy objects, which may shift or slide while driving, in the trunk could damage the CD changer. If your vehicle has the optional CD changer, do not put heavy objects in the trunk. You must ﬁrst load the magazine with CDs before you can play a CD. Each of the 12 trays holds one CD. Press the button on the back of the magazine and pull gently on one of the trays. Load the trays from bottom to top, placing a CD on the tray label side down. If you load a CD with the label side up, the CD will not play and an error will occur. Gently push the tray back into the magazine slot. Repeat this procedure for loading up to 12 CDs in the magazine. 3-71 Once you have loaded the CDs in the magazine, slide open the door of the CD changer. Push the magazine into the changer in the direction of the arrow marked on top of the magazine. Close the door by sliding it all the way to the left. If the door is left partially open, the changer will not operate and an error will occur. When the door is closed, the changer will begin checking for CDs in the magazine. This will continue for up to two minutes depending on the number of CDs loaded. To eject the magazine from the player, slide the CD changer door all the way open. The magazine will automatically eject. Remember to keep the door closed whenever possible to keep dirt and dust from getting inside the changer. 3-72 All of the CD functions are controlled by the radio buttons except for ejecting the magazine. Whenever a CD magazine with CDs is loaded in the changer, CHNGR will appear on the display. If the CD changer is checking the magazine for CDs, CHNGR will ﬂash on the display until the changer is ready to play. When a CD begins playing, the CD and track number will appear on the display. The CD numbers are listed on the front of the magazine. Playing a CD If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages” later in this section. 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the start of the current track, if more than eight seconds have played. If you hold this button or press it more than once, the player will continue moving back through the CD. 2 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to go to the next track on the CD. If you hold this button or press it more than once, the player will continue moving forward through the CD. 3 r (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track. You will hear sound at a reduced level. Release the pushbutton to play the passage. 4 [ (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track. You will hear sound at a reduced level. Release the pushbutton to play the passage. 5 SIDE: Press this pushbutton to select the next CD in the magazine. Each time you press this button, the CD number on the radio display will go to that of the next available CD. If a CD cannot be played, the number will be skipped when selecting CDs while using this button. 6 RAND (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear tracks and CDs in random, rather than sequential, order. RAND will appear on the display. Press RAND again to turn off random play. RECALL: Press this button to see what track is currently playing. Press it again within ﬁve seconds to see how long the track has been playing. EL TM will appear on the display when in elapsed time mode. When a new track starts to play, the track number will appear on the display. Press this button a third time and the time of day will appear on the display. 3-73 AM-FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The inactive CD(s) will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. If the error occurred while trying to play a CD in the CD player or changer, it could be for one of the following reasons: SOURCE: Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio. You can press this button to switch between a cassette tape, CD, or the CD changer if all three are loaded. CD Changer Errors E (Error): If this message and a number appear on the display, an error has occurred and the CD temporarily cannot play. The CD changer will send an error message to the receiver to indicate: (cid:127) E30: Disc Loaded Incorrectly (Label Side Up) (cid:127) E34: CD Changer Door Open (Completely close the door to restore normal operation.) (cid:127) E35: CD Changer Cartridge Empty (Try the magazine again with a CD loaded on one of the trays.) It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. (cid:127) You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smooth, the CD should play. The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. There may have been a problem while burning the CD. The label may be caught in the CD player. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer. If your radio displays an error number other than the error codes listed previously, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. 3-74 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Personal Choice Radio Controls If your vehicle has this feature it will enable two drivers to store and recall personal settings for radio presets, last tuned station, volume, tone, and audio source (radio, cassette, or CD). The memory buttons 1 and 2 for this feature are located on the driver’s door panel and correspond to the numbers 1 and 2 found on the back of each remote keyless entry transmitter. To recall audio sources, press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter and turn the ignition on. The source last listened to will be recalled for the identiﬁed driver 1 or 2. To program this feature, do the following: 1. Set all radio preferences. For more information see “Setting Preset Stations” and “Setting the Tone” listed for your particular radio. 2. Locate the memory buttons on the driver’s door panel. 3. Press one of the memory buttons 1 or 2 until you hear two beeps. The beeps conﬁrm that your selection has been saved and can now be recalled. Follow these steps each time you want to change the stored settings. Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK® is designed to discourage theft of your radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is interrupted. If THEFTLOCK® is active, the THEFTLOCK® indicator will ﬂash when the ignition is off. The THEFTLOCK® feature for the radio may be used or ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and the radio is not protected by the feature. If THEFTLOCK® is activated, your radio will not operate if stolen. When THEFTLOCK® is activated, the radio will display LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery power is removed. If your battery loses power for any reason, you must unlock the radio with the secret code before it will operate. Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK® system. Read through all nine steps before starting the procedure. If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4. 3-75 1. Write down any three or four-digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle. 2. Turn the ignition on. 3. Turn the radio off. 4. Press the 1 and 4 pushbuttons at the same time. Hold them down until --- shows on the display. Next you will use the secret code number which you have written down. 5. Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display. 6. Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree with your code. 7. Press HRS to make the ﬁrst one or two digits agree with your code. 8. Press AM-FM after you have conﬁrmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down. The display will show REP to let you know that you need to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to conﬁrm your secret code. 9. Press AM-FM again, SEC will appear on the display indicating that your radio is secure. Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn the ignition on. LOC will appear on the display. 2. Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display. 3. Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree with your code. 4. Press HRS to make the ﬁrst one or two digits agree with your code. 5. Press AM-FM after you have conﬁrmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down. SEC will appear on the display, indicating the radio is now operable and secure. If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP will appear on the display. You will have to wait an hour with the ignition on before you can try again. When you try again, you will only have three more chances (eight tries per chance) to enter the correct code before INOP appears. If you lose or forget your code, contact your dealer. 3-76 If the code entered is incorrect, SEC will appear on the display. The radio will remain secured until the correct code is entered. When battery power is removed and later applied to a secured radio, the radio will not turn on and LOC will appear on the display. To unlock a secured radio see “Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss” earlier in this section. Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press the 1 and 4 pushbuttons at the same time. Hold them down until SEC appears on the display. 4. Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display. 5. Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree with your code. 6. Press HRS to make the ﬁrst one or two digits agree with your code. 7. Press AM-FM after you have conﬁrmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down. --- will appear on the display, indicating that the radio is no longer secured. 3-77 Audio Steering Wheel Controls If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. w VOL x (Volume): Press the up or the down arrow to increase or to decrease volume. w SEEK x: Press the up or the down arrow to seek to the next station or to the previous station. When playing a cassette tape or a CD, press the up arrow to hear the next selection. 3-78 AM/FM: Press this button to choose FM1, FM2, or AM. SCAN: Press this button to scan your radio preset stations. The radio will scan to the ﬁrst preset station stored on your pushbuttons, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. The radio will scan only to preset stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal. Press this button again to stop scanning. Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise. FM FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to come and go. Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and extreme heat. If they are not, they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player. Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLN to indicate that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer. If CLN appears on the display, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault. If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player. For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealer. The cut tape detection feature of your cassette tape player may identify the cleaning cassette as a damaged tape, in error. If the cleaning cassette ejects, insert the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning. You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own. A non-scrubbing action cleaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner. The use of a non-scrubbing action, dry-type cleaning cassette is not recommended. After you clean the player, press and hold the EJECT button for ﬁve seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display --- to show the indicator was reset. Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced. 3-79 Care of Your CDs Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a CD is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge. Be sure never to touch the side without writing when handling CDs. Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. Care of Your CD Player The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism. Heated Backlite Antenna Your AM-FM antenna is integrated with your rear window defogger, located in the rear window. Be sure that the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged. If the inside surface is damaged, it could interfere with radio reception. Notice: Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting with metallic ﬁlm. The metallic ﬁlm in some tinting materials will interfere with or distort the incoming radio reception. Any damage caused to your backglass antenna due to metallic tinting materials will not be covered by your warranty. Notice: Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window may damage the rear window antenna and/or the rear window defogger. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not clear the inside rear window with sharp objects. If, when you turn on your rear window defogger, you hear static on your radio station, it could mean that a defogger grid line has been damaged. If this is true, the grid line must be repaired. If you choose to add a cellular telephone to your vehicle, and the antenna needs to be attached to the glass, be sure that you do not damage the grid lines for the AM-FM antenna. Be sure the antenna does not touch a grid line. 3-80 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........4-2 Defensive Driving ...........................................4-2 Drunken Driving .............................................4-3 Control of a Vehicle ........................................4-6 Braking .........................................................4-6 Traction Control System (TCS) .........................4-9 Steering ......................................................4-11 Off-Road Recovery .......................................4-13 Passing .......................................................4-14 Loss of Control .............................................4-15 Driving at Night ............................................4-17 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ..................4-18 City Driving ..................................................4-21 Freeway Driving ...........................................4-22 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......................4-23 Highway Hypnosis ........................................4-24 Hill and Mountain Roads ................................4-24 Winter Driving ..............................................4-26 If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ..............................................4-30 Towing ..........................................................4-31 Towing Your Vehicle .....................................4-31 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...........................4-31 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................4-33 Towing a Trailer ...........................................4-38 4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-6. Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be ready for their mistakes. Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough following distance. It is the best defensive driving maneuver, in both city and rural driving. You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly. Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task. Anything that distracts from the driving task — such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call, reading, or reaching for something on the ﬂoor — makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision, with resulting injury. Ask a passenger to help do things like this, or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life. 4-2 Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment (cid:127) Muscular Coordination (cid:127) Vision (cid:127) Attentiveness. Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, more than 16,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with more than

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