2004 Buick Regal Owners Manual

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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 4-39 for more information. 2-17 Ignition Positions With the ignition key in the ignition, the key can be turned to ﬁve different positions: A (ACCESSORY): This position lets the radio and windshield wipers operate when the engine is off. To use ACCESSORY, push in the key and turn it counterclockwise. The steering wheel will stay locked. B (LOCK): This is the only position in which the ignition key can be inserted or removed. This position locks the ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It is a theft-deterrent feature. 2-18 If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you Notice: can not 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): In this position the engine is off but the steering wheel is not locked and can still be turned. Use the OFF position if the vehicle must be pushed or towed. D (RUN): This position is where the key returns to after the vehicle is started. This position displays some of the warning and indicator lights. E. (START): This position starts the engine. A warning chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened if the ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY and the key is in the ignition. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Retained Accessory Power (RAP), lets the power windows and audio system continue to operate for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF and before any of the doors are opened. 3. If the engine still will not start, or starts but then stops, it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor and holding it there as the key is held 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. Starting Your Engine Move the shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). The engine will not start in any other position. That is a safety feature. To restart the vehicle when it is already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as the 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 the key in START for about 10 seconds at a time until the engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each try. 2-19 Engine Coolant Heater The vehicle may have this feature. In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. The vehicle will start easier and get 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. 2-20 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is attached to the underside of the vehicle’s diagonal brace, which is located above the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter 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. Unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts, before starting the engine. If this is not done, the cord could be damaged. How long should the coolant heater be kept plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil used in the vehicle, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, contact your dealer in the area where the vehicle will be parking. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. Automatic Transaxle Operation The shift lever, located on the console between the seats, operates the automatic transaxle. The ignition positions are displayed on the instrument panel cluster and will indicate the gear the vehicle is in. Maximum engine speed is limited on the automatic transaxle when the vehicle is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to protect driveline components from improper operation. 2-21 {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 4-39. The positions for the shift lever are: PARK (P): This position locks the vehicle’s front wheels. It is the best position to use when the engine is started because the vehicle cannot move easily. Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You must fully apply the regular brakes before shifting from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. Release the shift lever button. Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P). See Shifting Out of Park (P) on page 2-27 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. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. To rock the vehicle back and forth in order to get it out of snow, ice or sand without damaging the transaxle, see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-30. 2-22 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when the 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. Notice: Driving your vehicle if you notice that it is moving slowly or not shifting gears as you increase speed may damage the transaxle. Have your vehicle serviced right away. You can drive in SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) for higher speeds until then. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (X): This position is for normal driving. If more power is needed for passing, and the vehicle is: (cid:127) Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. (cid:127) Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator pedal all the way down. By doing this the vehicle will automatically shift down to the next gear and have more power. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, but 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. (cid:127) When driving in no-highway scenarios such as city streets. 2-23 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). SECOND (2): This position gives the vehicle more power but lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control the speed going down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use the brakes off and on. FIRST (1): This position gives the vehicle 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 will not 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. 2-24 Parking Brake 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. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot 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 released position. A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is not in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). 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 parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-39. That section 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 4-39. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake with your left foot. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pressing the shift lock button at the top of the lever while pushing the shift lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave the vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, the vehicle is in PARK (P). 2-25 Torque Lock If the vehicle is parked on a hill and the transaxle is not shifted into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. It might be 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 leaving the driver’s seat. To ﬁnd out how, see Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-25. 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, another vehicle might have to push yours a little uphill. This takes some of the pressure off the parking pawl in the transaxle, enabling the shift lever to be moved 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 the parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever out of PARK (P) without ﬁrst pushing the shift lever button. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P). 2-26 Shifting Out of Park (P) The vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in PARK (P) when the ignition is in the OFF position. The regular brakes must be fully applied before the vehicle can be shifted from PARK (P) when the ignition in RUN. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-21. If the vehicle cannot be shifted out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as brake application is maintained. Then, move the shift lever into the desired gear. If the brake pedal is pressed down but the vehicle still cannot be shifted out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY. 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 engine and then shift to the desired gear. 5. Have the system ﬁxed as soon as possible. Shift Lock Release The vehicle is equipped with a shift lock release system. It is designed to prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in PARK (P) and the shift lever button is fully released. It also prevents the shift lever from moving out of PARK (P) when the ignition is in OFF or in LOCK. The shift lock release system will not operate in the case of a dead or low voltage (less than 9 V) battery. If the vehicle has a dead battery or a battery with low voltage, there are two override access slots that will allow you to override the shift lock release system. The ﬁrst access slot is located underneath the steering column below the lock cylinder. To use this slot, do the following: 1. Verify that the shift lever is in PARK (P) with the shift lever button released. 2. Remove the override access slot cap to show the override mechanism release button. 3. Insert a key or tool into the access slot and then press and hold the override mechanism release button. 4. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 5. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 6. Put the override access slot cap back on. 2-27 The key will not be able to be removed from the ignition unless the shift lever is in PARK (P) with the shift lever button fully released. Parking Over Things That Burn The second override access slot is located on the upper right side of the console shift panel. To use this slot, do the following: 1. Remove the override access slot cap. 2. Insert a key or tool into the access slot and press and hold the override mechanism release button. 3. Move the shift lever into the desired gear position. 4. Put the override access slot cap back on. 2-28 {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you 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) (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. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-29 {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 2-25. If you are parking on a hill and if you are pulling a trailer, also see Towing a Trailer on page 4-39. 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 2-29. 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. 2-30 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly when sitting in a comfortable driving position. To reduce glare from other vehicles’ headlamps, pull the lever at the bottom of the mirror, to the night position. To return the mirror to the day position, push the lever. Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® The vehicle may have a mirror with Onstar®. It has a lever located at the bottom between the two lamps. To reduce glare from other vehicles’ headlamps, pull the lever to the night position. For the day position, push the lever to its original position. There are two lamps located on the bottom of the mirror. Press the button located next to each lamp to turn it on or off. There are also three OnStar® buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar®. See OnStar® System on page 2-34 for more information about the services OnStar® provides. 2-31 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror. Push the button in the center of the mirror to turn this feature on or off. When it is on, the mirror will darken gradually to reduce the glare of headlamps from behind. One photocell on the front of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside. Another photocell, facing rearward, senses headlamps behind you. To keep the photocells operating well, occasionally clean them with a cotton swab and glass cleaner. The mirror’s two outer buttons operate the lamps on the bottom of the mirror. 2-32 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® The vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with the OnStar® System. The automatic dimming feature is turned on or off by pressing the left button, located on the lower part of the mirror, for up to three seconds. When turned on, this mirror functions like the automatic dimming rearview mirror described previously. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2-32. There are two lamps located on the bottom of the mirror. Each lamp is turned on and off by pressing the button next to the lamp. There are also three OnStar® buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar®. See OnStar® System on page 2-34 for more information about the services OnStar® provides. Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors The power mirror controls are located on the driver’s door armrest. To choose either the left or right outside mirror, move the selector switch located above the control pad to the left or the right. Then use the four-way arrows located on the control pad to move the mirrors in the desired direction. Adjust each mirror so you can see the side of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle. Outside Convex Mirror The 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. 2-33 OnStar® System OnStar® uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and 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 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. 2-34 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 (cid:127) Storage Areas Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open the glove box, lift the latch on its door. Center Console Storage Area 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® user’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 the news, entertainment and informative topics, such as traffic and weather reports. You are able to listen and reply to your e-mail through your vehicle’s speakers. The console has cupholders and a storage area for cassette tapes. To open the console storage area, press the latch on the front of the console lid and pull up. 2-35 Convenience Net The vehicle has a convenience net located on the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over. The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store those in the trunk as far forward as possible. Unhook the net so that it will lie ﬂat when not in use. Sunroof The vehicle may have a sunroof. It includes a sliding glass panel and a sunshade. The switch to open the sunroof is located overhead on the headliner. 2-36 The switch works only when the ignition is on or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” in Ignition Positions on page 2-18. VENT: To raise the sunroof to the vent position, push and hold the front of the switch until the sunroof glass stops. The sunshade must be opened by hand. To close the sunroof from the vent position, push and hold the rear of the switch until the sunroof glass closes. Open/Express Open: To open the sunroof, push the rear of the switch once. The sunroof and sunshade will open by themselves. To close the sunroof, push and hold the front of the switch until the sunroof motor stops. The sunshade must be closed by hand. 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 .............................................3-11 Interior Lamps ..............................................3-14 Accessory Power Outlets ...............................3-16 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ........................3-17 Climate Controls ............................................3-17 Dual Climate Control System ..........................3-17 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...........3-20 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-24 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-25 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators .............3-26 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-27 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-28 Tachometer .................................................3-29 Safety Belt Reminder Light .............................3-29 Air Bag Readiness Light ................................3-30 Charging System Light ..................................3-31 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-31 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .............3-32 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ......3-33 Low Traction Light ........................................3-33 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ......3-34 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-34 Tire Pressure Light .......................................3-35 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-35 Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-38 Low Oil Level Light .......................................3-39 Change Engine Oil Light ................................3-39 Security Light ...............................................3-40 Cruise Control Light ......................................3-40 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light .....................3-40 Door/Trunk Ajar Warning Light ........................3-40 Service Vehicle Soon Light ............................3-41 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-41 Low Fuel Warning Light .................................3-42 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-42 Audio System(s) .............................................3-44 Setting the Time ...........................................3-45 Radio with CD ..............................................3-45 Radio with Cassette and CD ..........................3-52 Theft-Deterrent Feature ..................................3-61 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......................3-62 Understanding Radio Reception ......................3-62 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player .................3-63 Care of Your CDs .........................................3-64 Care of Your CD Player ................................3-64 Backglass Antenna .......................................3-64 3-1 Instrument Panel Overview 3-2 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-11. B. Fog Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-11. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5. D. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-27. E. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-4. F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-62. G. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-24. H. Side Window Defogger Outlet. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-24. I. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-11. J. Tilt Wheel Lever. See Tilt Wheel on page 3-5. K. Horn. See Horn on page 3-5. L. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-44. M. Ashtray. See Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-17. N. Climate Control. See Dual Climate Control System on page 3-17 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-20. O. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-35. P. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-98. 3-3 Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on the top of the steering column. Press the button to activate the front and rear turn signals to ﬂash on and off. The hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position the key is in, and even if it is not in the ignition. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, the individual turn signals will not operate. Other Warning Devices If you store reﬂective, safety triangles in the vehicle, put one at the side of the road, about 300 feet (100 m) behind the vehicle to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency situation. The hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others to use caution when approaching your vehicle. They also let police know you have a problem. 3-4 Horn Press the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel enables the position of the steering wheel to be adjusted. The lever that lets the steering wheel tilt is located on the outboard side of the steering column. To tilt the steering wheel, hold it and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable driving position and release the lever to lock it into place. Tilt the steering wheel to the highest position to give more room when exiting and entering the vehicle. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever located 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 3-5 (cid:127) (cid:127) Turn and Lane-Change Signals To signal a turn, move the lever up or down. The lever returns to its original position when the turn is completed. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash. Hold it there until the lane change is completed. The lever will return to its original position when released. Arrows that ﬂash rapidly when signaling for a turn or lane change, or that fail to work, may indicate a burned-out signal bulb or fuse. Other drivers will not see the signal. See Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps on page 5-56 and Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps on page 5-58 for turn signal bulb replacement procedures. Also see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-98 for location of fuses. A chime will sound if the turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km). Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beams to high beams, or high to low, pull the multifunction lever until a click is heard. Then release it. This indicator will light on the instrument panel cluster when the high-beam lamps are on. 3-6 Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if the headlamps are off. Pull the turn signal lever toward you a little, but not so much that you hear a click. If the headlamps are off or on low-beam, the high-beam headlamps will turn on. They will stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you. The high-beam indicator on the instrument panel cluster will come on. Release the lever to return it to the normal position. Windshield Wipers To operate the windshield wipers turn the band located on the multifunction lever upward or downward. WIPER: Turn this band to control the windshield wipers. OFF: Turn the band to OFF to turn off the windshield wipers. LO (Low Speed): Turn the band away from you to LO and past the delay settings for steady wiping at low speed. HI (High Speed): Turn the band away from you, to HI, and past the delay settings for steady wiping at high speed. (Delayed Wiping): Turn the band away from you, just past OFF, to one of the ﬁve delayed settings, to choose the length of intervals between each wiping cycle. The further the band is turned upward, toward LO, the shorter the delay will be. Select one of these settings for light rain or snow. MIST: Turn the band to MIST for a single wiping cycle. Hold it until the windshield wipers start. Then let it go. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. If more wipes are needed, hold the band on MIST longer. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the windshield wiper blades before using them. If they are frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If the blades do become worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-60. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. 3-7 J(Windshield Washer): At the top of the multifunction lever, there is a paddle with the word PUSH on it. To spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will run for several sweeps and then either stop or return to the preset speed. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-42. {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. The LOW WASH light on the instrument panel cluster will come on when the ﬂuid level is low. Cruise Control With cruise control, a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more can be maintained 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 the brakes are applied, 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. 3-8 The cruise control will automatically disengage if the vehicle has the traction control system and begins to limit wheel spin. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10. When road conditions allow, the cruise control can be used again. 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. Accelerate to the speed you want. 3. Push in the SET button at the end of the lever and release it. The CRUISE light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set the cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you do not need to reset it. Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) brieﬂy. The vehicle will accelerate to the previous chosen speed and stay there. 3-9 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: (cid:127) Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Push in the SET button, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will now cruise at the higher speed. (cid:127) Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A. Hold it there until you accelerate to the desired speed, and then release the switch. To increase the vehicle’s speed in very small amounts, move the switch to R/A brieﬂy and then release it. Each time this is done, the vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. The accelerate feature will only work after the cruise control speed is set, by pushing the SET button. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce the vehicle’s speed while using cruise control: (cid:127) Push in the SET button until the vehicle slows down to the desired speed, then release it. To slow the vehicle down in very small amounts, push the SET button brieﬂy. Each time this is done, the vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. 3-10 Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle’s speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon the speed and load of the vehicle, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle’s speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle’s speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes the vehicle 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. Erasing Speed Memory When the cruise control or the ignition is turned off, or the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), the cruise control set speed memory is erased. (cid:127) Exterior Lamps The control located to the left of the cluster on the instrument panel, operates the exterior lamps. The exterior lamps control has three positions: Off: Push the control all the way to turn off all lamps. Parking Lamps: Pull the control out, halfway to the ﬁrst position, to turn on the parking lamps together with the following: Taillamps License Plate Lamps (cid:127) Sidemarker Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Headlamps: Pull the control out all the way, to the second position, to turn on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and lights. A warning chime will sound if the driver’s door is opened when the ignition switch is turned to OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY and the headlamps are on. 3-11 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp System Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Daytime running lamps are required to function at all times on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it is not covered. The DRL system will make the front turn signal lamps come on when the following conditions are met: The ignition is on. The exterior lamps control is off. The parking brake is released. While the DRL are on, only the vehicle’s front turn signal lamps will also be on. The headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps will not be on. The instrument panel will not be lit up either. When it is dark enough outside, the front turn signal lamps will turn off and the vehicle’s headlamps and parking lamps will turn on. The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on. 3-12 When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will go off and the front turn signal lamps will come on. To idle the vehicle with the DRL and automatic headlamp control off, set the parking brake while the ignition is in OFF or LOCK. Then start the vehicle. The DRL, headlamps and parking lamps will stay off until the parking brake is released. To turn off the automatic headlamp feature when it is dark outside, move the exterior lamp control to the parking lamp position. The parking lamps will remain illuminated and the headlamps will turn off. The fog lamps will also go on if they were on previously. As with any vehicle, the regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed. Delayed Headlamps Delayed headlamps illumination provides a period of exterior lighting as you leave your vehicle. The feature is activated when the vehicle’s headlamps are on due to the automatic headlamp control feature described previously in this section, and when the vehicle’s ignition is turned off. The headlamps will then remain on until the exterior lamps control is moved from OFF to the parking lamp position or until a 90 second lighting period has ended. If the ignitionis turned off with the exterior lamps control in the parking lamp or headlamps position, the delayed headlamps illumination cycle will not occur. (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) This feature can be turned on and off by doing the followihg: 1. Turn the ignition key to RUN. 2. Close all the doors. 3. Press and hold the LOCK position on the power door lock switch while turning the exterior lamps control on and off two times. Fog Lamps Press the fog lamps button located below the exterior lamps control on the left side of the steering column to turn the fog lamps on or off. 4. Release the LOCK position on the power door lock switch. These operations must be carried out in a time period of less than 10 seconds, followed by a delay period of no more than 10 seconds. 5. Then, press and hold the unlock position on the power door switch while turning the exterior lamps control on and then off two times. Release the unlock position on the power door lock switch. These steps must be carried out in a time period of less than 10 seconds. After releasing the unlock position on the power door lock switch, a single chime will be heard if the delayed headlamp illumination function has been turned off. Two chimes will be heard if the feature has been turned on. Disconnecting the vehicle’s battery for up to a year will not change the programmed operation for this feature. A light in the fog lamps button comes on indicating that the fog lamps are on. The parking lamps or low-beam headlamps must be on for the fog lamps to work. While the high-beam headlamps are on, the fog lamps are off. Cornering Lamps The cornering lamps are designed to come on to provide additional light when a turn signal lamp is activated. 3-13 Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness The instrument panel lights can be brightened or dimmed by turning the exterior lamp knob. Turning the knob all the way clockwise turns on the courtesy lamps. Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened, several courtesy lamps come on to make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle. These lamps can also be turned on by turning the exterior lamps control clockwise to MAX. Entry Lighting The courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for a set time whenever the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. The lamps will stay on while a door is opened and then turn off automatically about 25 seconds after it is closed. If the UNLOCK button is pressed and a door is not opened, the lamps will turn off after about 40 seconds. Entry lighting includes a feature called theater dimming. With theater dimming, the lamps do not turn off at the end of the delay time. Instead, they slowly dim after the delay time and then turn off. The courtesy lamps turn off when the ignition key is turned to RUN or START. They will come on again when a door is opened. Delayed Entry Lighting Delayed entry lighting lights the vehicle’s interior for a period of time after all the doors have been closed. The ignition must be off for delayed entry lighting to work. After all the doors have been closed, the delayed entry lighting feature will continue to work until one of the following occurs: The ignition is in RUN. The doors are locked. Twenty ﬁve seconds has elapsed. If during the illumination period a door is opened, the timed illumination period will be canceled and the interior lamps will remain on. 3-14 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Delayed Exit Lighting This feature illuminates the interior for a period of time after the ignition key is removed from the ignition. When the ignition key is removed, interior illumination will activate and remain on until one of the following occurs: The ignition is in RUN. The power door locks are activated. Twenty ﬁve seconds has elapsed. If during the illumination period a door is opened, the timed illumination period will be canceled and the interior lamps will remain on. Perimeter Lighting Perimeter lighting provides a period of exterior vehicle lighting. Perimeter lighting activates when the doors are closed, the ignition is in OFF and the security feedback feature is activated in Mode 3 or 4. See “Security Feedback” under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. The vehicle headlamps and back-up lamps are then activated for a period of 25 seconds or until the ignition switch is turned to RUN. Perimeter lighting can be turned on or off when the driver performs the following sequence with the engine off and the doors closed: 1. Turn the ignition to RUN. 2. Close all the doors. 3. Apply the brake. 4. Press and hold the LOCK position on the power door lock switch while pressing and releasing the remote alarm button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. This activates the customization mode. While in the customization mode, the number of chimes corresponding to the current mode will sound. One chime means the feature is turned off. Two chimes mean that the perimeter lighting feature is turned on. Each additional press of the power door lock switch will advance to the next mode. Release the LOCK position on the power door lock switch to set the mode. Disconnecting the vehicle’s battery for up to a year will not change the programmed operation for this feature. Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located on the underside of the rearview mirror. Press the button next to each lamp to turn it on and off. 3-15 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Dome Lamp The dome lamp will come on when you open a door. Battery Rundown Protection This helps prevent the vehicle’s battery from draining in case the interior courtesy lamps, reading lamps, trunk lamp, underhood lamp, glove box lamps, or sun visor vanity lamps, if equipped, are accidently left on. If any of these lamps are left on while the ignition is in OFF, they will automatically turn off after 20 minutes. The lamps will not come back on again until one of the following occurs: The ignition is turned on. The exterior lamps control is turned off, then on. (cid:127) A door is opened. If the vehicle has less than 15 miles (25 km) on the odometer, the battery saver will turn off the lamps after only three minutes. Accessory Power Outlets With accessory power outlets you can power electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. The vehicle is equipped with a 12-volt outlet. It is located on the console, near the ﬂoor on the passenger’s side. Open the cover to use the outlet. Be sure to close the cover when the outlet is not in use. 3-16 Improper use of the power outlet can cause Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. Certain power accessory plugs may not be compatible to the power accessory outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer. Notice: damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment 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. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. (cid:127) (cid:127) Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The center front ashtray is located below the instrument panel comfort controls. To remove the ashtray, open the storage door. Then open the ashtray lid, lift up and pull it out. 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. Push the lighter to use it. When the heating element is hot, the lighter will pop back out by itself. 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. If you put papers or other ﬂammable items Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System The vehicle may have this climate control system. The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with it. Manual Operation To change the current mode, select one of the following settings on the right knob. MAX (Maximum Air-Conditioning): This mode recirculates much of the air inside the vehicle and sends it through the instrument panel outlets. The air-conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40°F (4°C). 3-17 VENT (Ventilation): This mode brings in outside air and directs it through the instrument panel outlets. BI-LEV (Bi-Level): This mode directs approximately half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then directs most of the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. Some air may be directed toward the windshield. HTR (Heater): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets, with some air directed to the outboard outlets, for the side windows, and some air directed to the windshield. BLEND: This mode directs half of the air to go to the ﬂoor outlets and half to the defroster and side window outlets. The air-conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40°F (4°C). The right knob can also be used for the defrost mode. Information on defrosting and defogging can be found later in this section. 9FAN: The left knob controls the fan speed. OFF: Turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to turn off the fan. LO (Low Fan Speed): This setting creates the lowest fan speed. 3-18 HI (High Fan Speed): This setting creates the highest fan speed. DRIVER (Driver’s Side Temperature): The lever on the left adjusts the air temperature for the driver’s side outlets. Slide the lever up to raise the temperature and down to lower the temperature. PASSENGER (Passenger’s Side Temperature): The lever on the right adjusts the air temperature for the passenger’s side outlets. Slide the lever up to raise the temperature and down to lower the temperature. "(Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air-conditioning on and off. An indicator light above the button will come on when the air conditioning is on. During daylight hours the interior lighting control might need adjustment to the highest setting in order for the indicator light to be seen. The system will cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle when the A/C indicator light is on. On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot, inside air escape. This reduces the time for the vehicle to cool down. For a quick cool-down on a very hot day, use MAX with the temperature levers all the way in the blue area. If this setting is used for long periods of time, the air in the vehicle may become too dry. For normal cooling on hot days, use VENT with the temperature levers in the blue area. The system will bring in outside air and cool it. On cool, but sunny days, the sun may warm your upper body, but your lower body may not be warm enough. Select BI-LEV and set the temperature levers to a comfortable setting. The system will bring in outside air and direct it to your upper body, while sending slightly warmed air to your lower body. Push the A/C button for cooling. Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of the windows is a result of high humidity causing moisture to form and condense on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost from the windshield and side windows. Use the blend mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove frost or fog from the windshield more quickly. For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. 0DEF (Defrost): This setting, located on the right knob, directs most of the air through the defroster and the side window outlets. Some of the air is directed to the ﬂoor and side window outlets. The air-conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40°F (4°C). To defrost the window quickly, turn the mode knob to the defrost setting and turn the driver’s and passenger’s temperature levers all the way to the red area. To warm passengers while keeping the windows clear, use BLEND. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. Rear Window Defogger <(Rear): Press the button to turn the defogger on or off. The rear window defogger will initially run for about 15 minutes. If it is turned on again, the rear window defogger will only run for about seven and one half minutes before turning off. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. 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. 3-19 Dual Automatic Climate Control System The vehicle may have this climate control system. The heating, cooling and ventilation can be controlled with it. Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): Press the AUTO button for automatic control of the inside temperature, the air delivery mode and the fan speed. There might be a delay of two to three minutes before the fan comes on when the automatic operation is used in cold weather. For the automatic system to function, the temperature must be set between 61°F (16°C) and 89°F (31°C). 1. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting. 3-20 2. Press the AUTO button. Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. If the system is set at the warmest temperature setting, 90°F (32°C), hot air will be directed to the ﬂoor, the fan will increase to the highest speed, and the system will remain in manual mode at that temperature. The system will not return to automatic until the temperature setting is lowered. If the system is set at the coldest temperature setting, 60°F (15°C), cold interior air will be recirculated through the air panel outlets, and the fan will increase to the highest speed. The system will not return to automatic until the temperature is raised. In cold weather, the system will start at reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air into the vehicle until warmer air is available. The system will start out blowing air at the ﬂoor but may change modes automatically as the vehicle warms up to maintain the chosen temperature setting. The length of time needed for warm up will depend on the outside temperature and the length of time that has elapsed since the vehicle was last driven. 3. Wait for the system to regulate. This may take from 10 to 30 minutes. Then, adjust the temperature, if necessary. Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of the instrument panel, near the windshield. For more information on the solar sensor, see “Solar Sensor” later in this section. Manual Operation During daylight hours, the instrument panel brightness control might need to be adjusted to the highest setting, in order to see the indicator lights for the various climate control settings. OFF: Pressing the OFF button 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, press the up arrow on the TEMP control to raise the temperature and press the down arrow to lower the temperature. The display will show the selection for a few seconds, and then the outside temperature will be displayed. When the DUAL light indicator is on, this means the TEMP control has set the temperature for the driver. When the DUAL light indicator light is not on, this means the TEMP control has set the temperature for the entire cabin. 3-21 9 FAN: Press the up arrow on the FAN control to increase fan speed and the down arrow to decrease fan speed. Pressing the arrows cancels the automatic operation and places the system in manual mode. Press the AUTO button to return to automatic operation. If the airﬂow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, if equipped, may need to be replaced. For more information see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-25 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. AIR FLOW: This control has several settings to control the direction of airﬂow when the system is not in AUTO. To access the various modes available, continue to press the AIR FLOW up or down arrows until the desired mode, listed below, appears in the display. WINDSHIELD/FLOOR: This setting directs some of the air to the ﬂoor outlets and some to the defroster and side window outlets. The air-conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40°F (4°C). MID/FLOOR: This mode directs airﬂow through both the ﬂoor and the instrument panel outlets. A small amount of air is directed to the windshield and the side window outlets. MID (Instrument Panel): This mode directs air through the instrument panel outlets. 3-22 FLOOR: This setting sends most of the air through the outlets near the ﬂoor. The rest comes out of the defroster and side window outlets. VENT: Press this button to turn the air-conditioning compressor on or off. The indicator light on the VENT mode is lit when the compressor is turned off. The interior brightness control might have to be adjusted to the highest setting during the day in order to see the indicator lamp. VENT does not operate in the FRONT defrost mode. RECIRC (Recirculation): Press this button to turn this mode on or off. RECIRC limits the amount of outside air coming into the vehicle and recirculates most of the air inside your vehicle. It can be use to prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle or to quickly heat or cool the air inside the vehicle. When this button is pressed an indicator light will come on. The interior brightness control might have to be adjusted to the highest setting during the day in order to see the indicator lamp. This setting is not permitted in FRONT defrost mode and is only permitted in WINDSHIELD/FLOOR mode if the compressor is turned on. On hot days, open the windows to let hot air inside escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently. For quick cool down on hot days, press the AUTO button. The system will automatically enter the recirculation mode where the temperature will be at the full cold position for maximum cooling. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water dripping underneath the vehicle while it is idling or after the engine is turned off is normal. Operating the climate control system in the RECIRC mode may cause fogging of the vehicle’s windows when the weather is cold and damp. To clear the fog, select either WINDSHIELD/FLOOR or defrost mode and increase the speed. Sensors The solar sensor on the vehicle monitors the solar heat and the air inside of the vehicle. This information is used to maintain the selected temperature by regulating 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. Passenger Control The arrow buttons to control the temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle are located to the right of the PASSENGER CONTROL window. Press the DUAL button so that the indicator light is on. Press the right arrow to raise the temperature and press the left arrow to lower the temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. If the indicator light below the arrows is amber this indicates that the passenger side temperature is set the same as the driver’s side. If the indicator light below the arrows is red, this indicates that the passenger side temperature is set warmer than that of the driver’s side. If the indicator light below the arrows is blue this indicates that the passenger side temperature is set cooler than that of the driver’s side. Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the outside of the windows is a result of high humidity causing moisture to form and condense on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost from the windshield and side windows. 3-23 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Use the WINDSHIELD/FLOOR mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. 1 FRONT (Defrost): This setting brings in outside air and directs most of the air through the defrost outlet. Some of the air also goes to the ﬂoor vents and the side window outlets. The indicator light on the button will come on and WINDSHIELD will be seen on the display. To defrost the windows quickly, press the FRONT button, set the temperature to 90°F (32°C), select a high fan speed, and turn the DUAL button off. To warm passengers while keeping the window clear, push the AIR FLOW button to select WINDSHIELD/FLOOR which will appear on the display. Select a fan speed. The air-conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40°F (4°C). Do not drive the vehicle until all 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. It will initially turn off after about 15 minutes. If it is turned on again, it will only run for about seven and one half minutes before turning off. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. 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. Outlet Adjustment Move the control in the center of each air outlet to open and close the louvers, or adjust the direction of the airﬂow. 3-24 Operation Tips (cid:127) Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into the vehicle. (cid:127) Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. (cid:127) Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively. If the vehicle has a passenger compartment air ﬁlter and the airﬂow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting it may need to be replaced. For more information, see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-25 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air ﬁlter is located in the engine compartment below the inlet grille, near the passenger’s side of the windshield wiper arm. The ﬁlter traps most of the pollen from the air entering the air conditioning module. Like the engine’s air cleaner/ﬁlter, it may need to be changed periodically. For information on how often to change the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, see Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. To change the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, use the following steps: 1. Put the ignition in ACCESSORY and turn the windshield wipers on. 2. Turn the ignition to OFF when the windshield wipers are in the upright position. 3. Raise the hood. 4. Disconnect the windshield washer pump hose from the fender rail and air inlet grille. 5. Remove the hood weather-strip from the passenger’s side of the vehicle and peel it back to the center of the hood. 6. Remove the three air inlet grille retainers. 7. Remove the air inlet grille. 3-25 (cid:127) 8. Remove the passenger compartment air ﬁlter by pulling up on its tab. 9. Install a new passenger compartment air ﬁlter. For the type of ﬁlter to use see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-13 10. Reverse Steps 1 through 6. 3-26 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on the vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on brieﬂy when you start the engine just to let you know they are working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly – and even dangerous. So please get to know the warning lights and gages. They are a big help. Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let the driver know at a glance how the vehicle is running. It will show how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel is in the fuel tank and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. United States, Uplevel (with Driver Information Center) version and optional ABS shown, Canada and Base Level similar 3-27 Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the vehicle’s speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven in either miles (used in the United States) or in kilometers (used in Canada). The vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer. If ERROR is displayed, this indicates someone has probably tampered with it and the numbers may not be accurate. You may wonder what happens if the vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer, then that will be done. But if it cannot, then it will be set at zero and a label must be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. Trip Odometer The trip odometer tells how far the vehicle has been driven since it was last reset. To set the trip odometer to zero, press the button on the right side of the instrument panel cluster. The trip/select reset button will go back and forth between the odometer and the trip odometer if the button is pressed and released within 1.5 seconds. If the button is pressed and held for longer than 1.5 seconds while in the trip odometer mode, it will be reset to zero. If the button is pressed and held for longer than 1.5 seconds while in the odometer mode, it will have no effect. 3-28 Tachometer If the vehicle has a tachometer, it displays the 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. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind occupants to fasten their safety belts. 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. 3-29 {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 does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The system check includes 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 1-46. This light will come on when the vehicle is started, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is functioning properly. If the air bag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started, or comes on as the vehicle is being driven, there may be an electrical problem and the air bag system may not work properly. Have the vehicle serviced right away. 3-30 Charging System Light The charging system light will come on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned on, as a check to show that it is working. Then it should go out. Brake System Warning Light The vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop the vehicle. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away. If it stays on, or comes on while the vehicle is being driven, there may be a problem with the charging system. It could indicate that the vehicle has a loose accessory belt or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery. If the vehicle must be driven a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all the accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. United States Canada This light should come on brieﬂy when the ignition key is turned to RUN. If it does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 3-31 When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when the parking brake is set. The light will stay on if the parking brake does not release fully. If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released, it means there is a brake problem. If the light comes on while the vehicle is being driven, pull off the road and stop carefully. The pedal may be harder to push. or it 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. 3-32 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light United States Canada If the vehicle has anti-lock brakes, this warning light will come on for a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to RUN. If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after the engine has been started, turn the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on and stays on while the vehicle is being driven, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while driving, the anti-lock brake system needs service. If the light is on and the regular brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has brakes, but it does not have anti-lock brakes. The anti-lock brake system warning light will come on brieﬂy when the ignition key is turned to RUN. This is normal. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light If the vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS), the traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: (cid:127) When the system is turned off by pressing the traction control button located on the panel directly behind the automatic transaxle shift lever. To turn the system back on, press the button again. The warning light should go off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10 for more information. If there is a brake system problem that is speciﬁcally related to traction control. If the brakes begin to overheat, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on until the brakes cool down. If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem. If there is a base brake problem with Full-Range Traction Control. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, the vehicle needs service. Low Traction Light If the vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS), this light will come on when the system is limiting wheel spin. You may feel or hear the traction control system working, but this is normal. Slippery road conditions may exist if the low traction light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly. The light will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10 or Full-Range Traction Control System on page 4-9. 3-33 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) The low traction light also comes on brieﬂy when the ignition key is turned to RUN. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will function properly and indicate when the traction control system is active. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light indicates that the engine coolant has overheated or the radiator cooling fan is not working. The light will come on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned on to show that it is working. If the vehicle has been operating under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-29. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage The vehicle has a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, the engine is too hot. This reading indicates the same thing as the warning light. It means that the engine coolant has overheated. If the vehicle has been operating under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-29. 3-34 Tire Pressure Light The vehicle may have a tire pressure monitor that indicates a large change in the pressure in one tire. The system stores the tire pressures of the vehicle’s properly inﬂated tires. The LOW TIRE light will come on if the pressure in one tire becomes 12 psi (83 kPa) lower than the other three tires. The LOW TIRE light will not come on if the pressure in more than one tire is low, if the system is not yet calibrated, or if the vehicle is moving faster than 70 mph (110 km/h). When the LOW TIRE light comes on, stop as soon as possible and check all the tires for damage. If a tire is ﬂat, see If a Tire Goes Flat on page 5-77. Also check the tire pressure in all four tires as soon as possible. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-68. The light will stay on, while the ignition is on, until the system is reset. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-69. 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 and a chime will sound 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. 3-35 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 you keep driving your vehicle with this Notice: light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not 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. 3-36 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) 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 5-7. 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. 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 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. 3-37 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. Oil Pressure Light If the vehicle has a an oil problem, this light may stay on after the engine is started, or come on while you are driving. This light indicates that oil is not going through the engine quickly enough to keep it lubricated. The engine could be low on oil or could have some other oil problem. Have it ﬁxed right away. 3-38 The oil light could also come on in the following situations: The light will come on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned on to show that it is working properly. If it does not come on with the ignition on, there may be a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it ﬁxed right away. (cid:127) Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop, the light may blink on and off. This is normal. {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. (cid:127) Low Oil Level Light Change Engine Oil Light With the oil level monitoring system the LOW OIL light will come on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned on.

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