2003 Buick Rendezvous Owners Manual

The ignition is turned to ON, or the exterior lamp control is turned out of the AUTO position.

To program the headlamp exit delay feature, see Vehick Persoaalizatim on page 2-59. If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-59.

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Delayed Lighting If your vehicle has delayed lighting, it will continue to illuminate the interior for 25 seconds after all doors have been closed. The lamps will continue to illuminate when:

A door is opened then closed, the interior lamp control is in the DOOR position, and the ignition is in OFF.

After 25 seconds, the interior lamps will fade out. The lamps will fade out before the 25 seconds if:

The ignition is turned to ON, LOCK is pressed on the remote keyless entry transmitter, or the front of the power door lock switch is pressed. If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you can program this feature on or off. See D E Vehicle Personalization on page 3-59.

Entry Lighting If your vehicle has entry lighting, the interior of your vehicle will illuminate for 25 seconds so you can see inside your vehicle before you enter. To activate entry lighting, do the following:

Unlock a door using the key when the interior lamp control is in the DOOR position, and when the ignition is in OFF, or

0 press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry

transmitter when the interior lamp control is in the DOOR position, and when the ignition is in OFF.

After 25 seconds, the interior lamps will fade out. The lamps will turn off before 25 seconds if you:

Press LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter, or press the front of the power door lock switch, or turn the ignition to ON.

When any door is opened, entry lighting is cancelled. The interior lamps will stay on while any door or the liftgate is open, and fade out when all the doors are closed.

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Exit Lighting If your vehicle is equipped with exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on for about 30 seconds whenever you remove the key from the ignition if:

The vehicle is in PARK (P), the key is out of the ignition, the interior lamp control is in the DOOR position, and

0 all of the doors are closed. After 30 seconds, the interior lamps will fade out. The interior lamps will fade out before 30 seconds if:

The ignition is turned to ON, LOCK is pressed on the remote keyless entry transmitter, or the front of the power door lock switch is pressed. If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you can program this feature on or OTT. see uIL v e r d e relsuiSLiikA&X GI> p;;+ 3-52. Perimeter Lighting If your vehicle has perimeter lighting, it will turn on the headlamps and parking lamps for 25 seconds when:

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The ignition is turned to OFF, the exterior lamp control is in the AUTO position,

UNLOCK is pressed on the remote keyless entry transmitter, and it is dark enough outside.

After 25 seconds, the headlamps and parking lamps will turn off. The lamps will turn off before the 25 seconds if:

The ignition is turned to ON, or the exterior lamp control is turned out of the AUTO position.

To program the perimeter lighting feature, see Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation on page 2-55. If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you can program this feature on or off. See “Remote Lock Feedback” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-59. Front Reading Lamps _. I nere are two reading iarrlps iui;&ii mirror. To turn either reading lamp on or off, press the button located next to each lamp. These lamps will come on each time you open the doors, if the interior lamp control is in the ON or DOOR position.

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Rear Reading Lamps There are two reading lamps with coat hooks above the rear doors. To turn on or off either reading lamp, press the lens of the lamp. Cargo Lamp The cargo lamp is located in the rear of the vehicle, above the liftgate opening. It comes on automatically each time you open the doors, if the interior lamp control is in the DOOR position. There are two reading lamps located on the cargo lamp. To turn either reading lamp on or off, press the button located next to the lamp. Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery, in case you accidentally leave the interior or exterior lamps on. If the interior lamps are left on while the ignition is in OFF, they will automatically turn off after 10 minutes. If the exterior lamps are left on while the ignition is in OFF with all doors and the liftgate closed, they will automatically turn off after 10 minutes.

If your vehicle has less than 14 miles (24 km) on the odometer, the battery saver will turn off the lamps after only three minutes. If the interior lamps are turned off as a result of the battery saver feature, they may be turned back on by turning the interior lamp control to OFF and then back to ON. The battery saver will not turn the interior lamps off automatically after doing this. They will have to be turned off manually. Instrument Panel Switchbank There is an instrument panel switchbank located below the comfort controls. It contains switches or blanks that will vary with the options that are on your vehicle. The switches you may have are: Rear Window Wiper/Washer Liftgate Release Traction Disable Park Aid Disable Heated Seats (driver’s and passenger’s)

For more information, see each of these features in the Index.

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Head-Up Display (HUD)

See each of these features in the Index for more information. The Head-Up Display also displays a CHECK GAGES icon. The following messages could appear on the instrument panel cluster when CHECK GAGES appears:

If the HUD image is too bright, or too high in your field of view, it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it’s dark outside. Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your field of view.

If your vehicle has the HUD, it can display the speedometer reading in English or metric. The current radio station, CD number and/or track number or tape may also be displayed and will appear as an image focused out toward the front of your vehicle. The HUD is capable of displaying English or French. See DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-58 to change the displav from Enqlish to metric. The Head-Up Display also displays the following lights and messages when they appear on the instrument panel cluster:

Turn Signal Indicators High-Beam Indicator

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Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message

* Low Oil Pressure Message

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Under warning conditions, the CHECK GAGES icon will illuminate in the HUD. Look at the instrument panel cluster for more information.

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To adjust the HUD so you can see it properly:

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Start your engine and turn the dimmer knob to the desired HUD image brightness. The brightness of the HUD image is determined by the ambient light conditions in the direction your vehicle is facing and where you have the HUD dimmer knob set. If you are facing a dark object or a heavily shaded area, your HUD may anticipate that you are entering a dark area and may begin to dim. Adjust the driver’s seat. If you change your seat position, you may have to readjust your HUD. Press the UP or DN buttons until the HUD image is easy to see and then press the DN button until the HUD image is as low as possible, but remains in full view straight ahead near the front bumper. The HUD image can only be adjusted up and down, not side-to-side. To turn the image off, turn the dimmer knob counterclockwise to OFF.

Notice: Although the HUD image appears to be near the front of the vehicle, do not use it as a parking aid. The HUD was not designed for that purpose. If you try to use it as such, you may misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle.

The HUD controls are located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel.

When the HUD is on, the speedometer reading will always be displayed. The current radio station, cassette tape or CD number and track number will only be displayed for three seconds after the radio, tape or CD track status changes. This will happen whenever one of the radio controls is pressed, either on the radio or on the audio steering wheel controls (if equipped).

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If the sun comes out or it becomes cloudy, you may need to adjust the HUD brightness again using the dimmer knob. Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see. When you first start the vehicle the display will show BUICK and the h i c k logo for a few seconds. If it is cold outside, this display may stay on for up to a minute. Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove any dirt or film that reduces the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image. To clean the HUD, spray household glass cleaner on a soft, clean cloth. Wipe the HUD lens gently, then dry it. Do not spray cleaner directly on the lens because the cleaner could leak into the unit.

If the ignition is on and you can’t see the HUD image, check to see if one of the following conditions exist: 0 The HUD unit is covered,

the HUD dimmer knob is adjusted incorrectly, the HUD image is not adjusted to the proper height,

0 ambient light (in the direction your vehicle is

facing) is low, or a fuse is blown. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-96.

If you ever have to have your windshield replaced, be sure to get one that is designed for the HUD or your HUD image may look blurred and out of focus.

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Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)

The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system is designed to help you park, while the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). It operates only at very low speeds, less than 3 mph (5 km/h). URPA can help make parking easier and to help you avoid colliding with objects such as parked vehicles. The URPA system can detect objects up to 5 feet (1.5 m) behind the vehicle, and tell you how close these objects are from your rear bumper. Your vehicle’s URPA operates when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R) and the vehicle speed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h). Four ultrasonic sensors located at the rear bumper are used to detect the distance to the object. The URPA display is located inside the vehicle, near the rear window. It has three color-coded lights used to provide distance and system information to the driver.

If children, bicycles, or pets are behind your vehicle, RPA won’t tell you they are there. You could strike them and they could be injured or killed. Whether or not you are using URPA, check carefully behind your vehicle and then watch closely whenever you back up.

URPA can be turned off by pressing the rear park aid disable switch located in the instrument panel switchbank. When the system is disabled an indicator light will glow on the switch. You will not see any lights on the rear display if the switch is in the off position.

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How the System Works Unless disabled, the URPA will turn on automatically when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R). When the system turns on, the three lights on the display will illuminate for one and a half seconds to let you know that the system is working. If your vehicle is moving in REVERSE (R) at a speed greater than 3 mph (5 km/h), the red light will flash to remind you that the system does not work at speed greater than 3 mph (5 km/h). If an object is detected at a REVERSE (R) speed of less than 3 mph (5 km/h), one of the following will occur:

continuous chime

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A chime will sound the first time an object is detected between 20 inches (0.5 m) and 5 feet (1.5 m) away. URPA cannot detect objects that are above liftgate level. In order for the rear sensors to recognize an object, it must be within detection range behind the vehicle.

When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The light may flash red when the vehicle is in REVERSE (R) if the ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean. So be sure to keep your rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush. Other conditions that may affect system performance include things like the vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck. If after cleaning the rear bumper and then driving forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h), the display continues to flash red, see your dealer. If a trailer was attached to your vehicle, or a bicycle or an object was on the back of, or hanging out of your liftgate during your last drive cycle, the light may also flash red. The light will continue to flash whenever in REVERSE (R) until your vehicle is driven forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h) without any obstructions behind the vehicle. For cleaning instructions, see Cleaning the Outside of YL)I-!T Vehicle nn pace 5-90.

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Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power outlets. Nofice: Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working as they should. This wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment, and never use anything that exceeds the amperage rating. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.

Accessory Power Outlets

With accessory power outlets you can plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. There is one front power outletlcigarette lighter located on the floor console in the cell phone storage compartment. There are also two rear power outlets. One is located in the rear of the floor console below the vents. The other is located in the rear of the vehicle on the driver’s side behind the access door. Pull the cover down to use an accessory power outlet. When not in use, always cover the accessory power outlets with the protective cap. The accessory power outlets will only operate while the ignition is on and for 10 minutes after turning the ignition off. If you would like to operate an accessory for an extended period of time, see your dealer for more information.

Notice: When using an accessory power outlet, maximum electrical load must not exceed 20 amps. Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain your battery.

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Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The ashtray is located on the floor console closest to the instrument panel. Lift the lid to expose the ashtray. The ashtray removes by lifting it up. The cigarette lighter is located on the floor console in the cell phone storage compartment closest to the driver’s seat. Lift the lid to expose the cigarette lighter. To use the lighter, push it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back out by itself.

Notice: Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’s ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element. Notice; Don’t put papers or other flammable items into your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them, causing a damaging fire.

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Climate Controls

Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle.

Operation Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airflow inside of your vehicle. To change the current mode, select one of the following:

2 (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument

panel outlets.

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+2 (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, then directs the remaining air to the floor outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets. td (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets. Use this mode to send air to the rear of the vehicle. Keep the area under the front seats free of objects that could obstruct airflow to the rear of the vehicle. The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost mode. For more information, see “Defogging and Defrosting” later in this section. @ (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob to 0 to turn off the fan. The fan must be turned on for the air conditioning compressor to operate.

(Recirculation): This mode keeps outside air

from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or 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 air-conditioning compressor also comes on. The recirculation mode can be used with vent and bi-level modes, but it cannot be used with floor, defog, defrost or outside air modes.

Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the air temperature inside your vehicle.

a A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn

the air-conditioning system on or off. When N C is pressed, an indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that air conditioning is activated. You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again. This is normal. The system is designed to make adjustments to help with fuel economy while still maintaining the selected temperature. On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside 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, do the following: 1. Select the vent mode. 2. Select the coolest temperature.

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n c \ - I - - + 3. 3GlGbL C I I C I I I ~ I I G G C 4. Select N C . 5. Select the recirculation mode. Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this frcm happening, after the air inside of 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. Defogging and Defrosting There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the defog 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. Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode.

+> (Defog): This mode directs air to the windshield

and the floor outlets. When you select this mode, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air-conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode.

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Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window.

REAR: Press this button to turn the rear window

defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated. The rear window defogger will turn off approximately 10 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will only run for approximately five minutes before turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine.

Notice: Don’t use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid.

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Dual Climate Control System Your vehicle may have a dual climate control system. With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle.

Operation Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airflow inside of your vehicle. To change the current mode, select one of the following: f;’ (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets.

+2 (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the

instrument panel outlets, then directs the remaining air to the floor outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets.

(Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the

floor outlets. Use this mode to send air to the rear of the vehicle. Keep the area under the front seats free of objects that could obstruct airflow to the rear of the vehicle. The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost mode. For more information, see “’Defogging and Defrosting” later in this section. @ (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob to OFF to turn off the fan. The fan must be turned on for the air conditioning compressor to

operate. a (Outside Air): Press this button to turn the

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& (Recirculation): This mode keeps outside air from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or 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 air-conditioning compressor also comes on. The recirculation mode can be used with vent and bi-level modes, but it cannot be used with floor, defog, defrost or outside air modes.

Temperature Control: Use the driver’s and passenger’s temperature levers to increase or decrease the air temperature inside your vehicle.

a A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air-conditioning system on or off. When A/C is pressed, an indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that air conditioning is activated. You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again. This is normal. The system is designed to make adjustments to help with tuel economy wniie still maintaining the selected temperature. On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system io operate KOi-e efficiently.

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For quick cool down on hot days, do the following: 1. Select the vent mode. 2. Select the coolest temperature. 3. Select the highest fan speed. 4. Select NC. 5. Select the recirculation mode. 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 inside of 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. Defogging and Defrosting There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the defog 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. Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode. +3 (Defog): This mode directs air to the windshield and the floor outlets. When you select this mode, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air-conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode. 3-30

@ (Defrost): Pressing this button directs most of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets, with some air directed to the floor outlets. In this mode, the system will automatically turn off recirculation and run the air-conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a remove fog from the rear window.

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REAR: Press this button to turn the rear window

defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated. The rear window defogger will turn off approximately 10 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will only run for approximately five minutes before turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine. Notice: Don’t use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid.

Dual Automatic Climate Control System Your vehicle may have the dual automatic climate control system. With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle.

Automatic Operation

AUTO (Automatic): When the urivers iemperaiure knob is pressed to select AUTO and the temperature is set, the system will automatically control the inside temperature, the air delivery and the fan speed. AUTO will also appear on the display.

Use the steps below to place the entire system in automatic mode: 1. Press the driver’s temperature knob. 2. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting.

Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. In cold weather, the system will start at reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air into your vehicle until warmer air is available. Then, as the air warms, it will be delivered through the instrument panel outlets. 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 as necessary.

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Manual Operation

MODE: Press this button to manually change the direction of airflow in your vehicle; keep pressing the button until the desired mode appears on the display. To change the current mode, select one of the following:

2 (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument 42 (Bi-Level): This mode directs approximately half of

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the air to the instrument panel outlets, then directs the remaining air to the floor outlets and the defroster and side window outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets. td (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets. Use this mode to send air to the rear of the vehicle. Keep the area under the front seats free of objects that could obstruct airflow to the rear of the vehicle. The MODE button can also be used to select defog or defrost mode. For more information, see “Defogging and Defrosting” later in this section. % (Fan): Press this button to increase to decrease the fan speed; keep pressing the up or down arrow until the desired fan speed appears on the display.

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VENT: Press this button to turn the outside air mode on or off. When this mode is on, outside air will be circulated throughout your vehicle. VENT can be used with all modes, but it cannot be used with the recirculation mode.

(Recirculation): This mode keeps outside air

from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or 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 air-conditioning compressor also comes on. The recirculation mode can be used with vent and bi-level modes, but it cannot be used with floor, defog, defrost or outside air modes.

Temperature Control: Use the DRIVER knob to increase or decrease the air temperature inside your vehicle. If the front passenger would like their temperature to be warmer or cooler, use the PASS knob to adjust the passenger’s temperature.

Air Conditioning: The air-conditioning compressor will automatically come on when a temperature cooler than the interior temperature is chosen using the temperature knobs.

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You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again. This is normal. The system is designed to make adjustments to help with fuel economy while still maintaining the selected temperature. On hot days, open the windows to let hot 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, do the following: 1. Select the vent mode. 2. Select the recirculation mode. 3. Select the coolest temperature. 4. Select the highest fan speed. 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 ! - - - ! - I - -1 .--..I .--h:-l- h n m nrrnlnrl + s u m +ha rapirplIlo+inn I 1 I > I L l t ; VI yuul V G I I 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 turnix~ zlf: the engine. This is norma!.

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Defogging and Defrosting There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the defog 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. Use the MODE button to select the defog mode. +3 (Defog): This mode directs air to the windshield and the floor outlets. When you select this mode, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air-conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode. Press the defrost button to select defrost.

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air to the windshield and the side window outlets, with some air directed to the floor outlets. In this mode, the system will automatically turns off recirculation - . - A -..- +LA -:" m-.-.rl;*;n-;-m v v v v l , E ~ ! S . C C the outside temperature is at or below freezing. Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode.

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Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window.

REAR: Press this button to turn the rear window

defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated. The rear window defogger will turn off approximately 10 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will only run for approximately five minutes before turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine. 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 defog button is pressed. Notice: Don’t use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid.

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Outlet Adjustment

Use the knob located in the center of the outlet, to change the direction of the air flow. Operation Tips

Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets on the hood that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside your vehicle more effectively.

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’re 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’s 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’re a big help. Your vehicle also has a message center that works along with the warning lights and gages. See Message Center on page 3-47.

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Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. The indicator warning lights and gages are explained on the following pages.

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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 the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer, then that will be done. If it can’t, then it’s 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. If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you may toggle the odometer to either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-56.

Trip Odometer

In addition to the standard odometer, the cluster can also display a trip odometer. The display can be toggled between the odometer and the trip odometer by quickly pressing and releasing the tripheset button located to the right of the temperature gage. The trip odometer will continue to keep track of miles (kilometers) driven even if they are not currently displayed. To reset the trip odometer to zero (0), push and hold the tripheset button for at least one and a half seconds, but less than three seconds. The trip odometer that is showing in the display will be reset.

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Retro-Active Reset The trip odometer has a feature called retro-active reset. This feature can be used to set the trip odometer to the number of miles (kilometers) driven since the ignition was last turned on. This can be used if you forget to reset your trip odometer at the beginning of a trip. To use the retro-active reset feature, push and hold the tripheset button for at least three seconds. The trip odometer will then display the number of miles (kilometers) driven since the ignition was last turned on and you began driving. (If you use the retro-active reset feature after you have started the vehicle, but before you begin moving, the display will show the number of miles (kilometers) you drove during the last ignition cycle.) Once you begin driving, the trip odometer will accumulate mileage. For example, if you have driven 5.0 miles (8.0 km) since you started your vehicle, and then activate the retro-active reset feature, the display will show 5.0 miles (8.0 km). As you drive, the display will then increase to 5.1 miles (8.2 km), 5.2 miles (8.4 km), etc.

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Tachometer

The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area, or engine damage may occur.

Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts.

The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on.

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.

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 light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensor, the air bag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see Air Bag

I1 ..de air bag .eadiness Ha-.- Jays 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.

Systems on page 1-74. I This light will come on

The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so It wili be ready to warn you if there is a problem.

when you start your vehicle, and it will tlash tor a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready.

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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 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3-41 and Towing Your Vehicle c oage 4-33.

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’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.

Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. 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 could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.

BRAKE

United States

Canada

This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.

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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light

ANTI - LOCK

TRAC OFF

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States

United

Your vehicle may have an anti-lock brake system warning light. If it does, the light should come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you've started your engine, turn the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on and stays on when you're driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset tne system. ii ine iigni siiii siays url, ur c;uriles u i - 1 dy&i-l while you're driving, the anti-lock brake system needs service and you don't have anti-lock brakes. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the iight doesn't come on then, have it fixed so ii wili be ready to warn you if there is a problem.

United States

Canada

Your vehicle may have a traction control system warning light. The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons:

If you turn the system off by pressing the TRAC OFF button located in the instrument panel switchbank 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 (TC.5,) nn , n a p 4- 7 7 for more information. If there's an engine-related and brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on.

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.

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada

SERVICE ENGINE SOON

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~~ United States

Canada

Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

United States

Canada

This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-25.

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This system is called OBD I1 (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 or CHECK ENGINE 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. Nofice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this 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 lnspection/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 doesn’t 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. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required. Light On Steady - An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required.

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If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle:

Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accelerations. 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 drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service.

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. Are you low on fuel? As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing misfire. The system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this condition. Make sure to install the fuel cap properly. See Filling Your Tank on page 5-7. It will take a few driving trips to turn the light off.

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Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. 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, have your dealer or qualified service center 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 or CHECK ENGINE 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, see your dealer or qualified service center to prepare the vehicle for inspection.

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Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on. Here are four things that some owners ask about. All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage.

At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. It takes a little more (or less) fuel to fill up than the gage reads. For example, the gage reads half full, but it took more (or less) than half of the tank's capacity to fill it. The gage pointer may move while cornering, braking or speeding up. The gage may not indicate empty when the ignition is turned off.

Fuel Gage

United States

Canada

When the indicator nears empty, you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. If your fuel is low, the warning message in the message center will come on. See Low Fuel Warning Message on page 3-53.

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Message Center The message center is located at the top of the instrument panel cluster in between the tachometer and speedometer. It gives you important safety and maintenance facts.

Service Traction System Warning Message

SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM

If there’s an engine-related and brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning message will come on. If the traction control system warning message comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. Traction Active Message

TRACTION

ACTIVE

United States

Canada

United States

Canada

.. If ynir vehicle has the traction control system and this message is displayed when you’re driving, there may be a problem with your traction control system. Your vehicle may need service. When this message is displayed, the traction control system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.

If your vehicle has the traction control system, the TRACTION ACTIVE message will appear when the traction coniroi sysierrl is iiiiiiiii-ly d7& feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message appears, so adjust your driving accordingly. The message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction ccntrs! system stops limiting wheel spin.

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Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message

HOT

COOLANT

TEMP

Charging System Indicator Message

The charging system battery symbol will come on in the message center when you turn on the ignition as a check to show you it is working.

United States

Canada

This message will come on when your engine gets too hot. If this message comes on, it means that your engine coolant has overheated. I f you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-25.

It will remain on as long as the engine is not running. It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the charging system. It could indicate that you have problems with a generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this indicator appears in the message center could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the message on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.

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Low Oil Pressure Message '7

LOW OIL

PRESSURE

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United States

Don't keep driving if the oil pres%.-. 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.

Canada

Your vehicle is equipped with a low oil pressure warning message. Your oil pressure message lets you know when you may have a problem with your engine oil pressure. When the engine is running and this message appears, the engine oil level may be too low. There may also be another problem causing low oil pressure.

Notice: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty.

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Low Engine Oil Level Message

LOW

ENG OIL LEVEL

United States

Canada

If this message comes on, it means your engine is low on oil. You need to check the oil level right away. Have your vehicle serviced immediately. Change Engine Oil Message

CHANGE ENGINE

OIL

United States

Canada

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If this message comes on and stays on after you started the engine, have the oil changed. For additional information on when to change the oil and resetting the system, see Engine Oil on page 5-13. Low Tire Message

I PRESSURE -

LOW TIRE

United States

Canada

Your vehicle may have the check tire pressure system which can alert you to a large change in the pressure of one tire. After the system has been properly calibrated, the low tire pressure message will come on and a chime will sound if a pressure difference (low pressure) is detected in one tire. The message will stay on until you turn off the ignition or reset (calibrate) the system. See Check Tire Pressure System on page 5-56. If the anti-lock brake system warning light comes on, the check tire pressure system may not be working properly. See your dealer for service. Also, see Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3-4 1.

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Door Ajar Warning Message

DOOR AJAR

States

United

This message will come on when the ignition is turnea to ON or §TART and the driver’s or passenger’s door is open. Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message

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PASS-Key@ 111 Security Message

SECURITY

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United States

Canada

If you are ever driving and this message comes on and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key@ Ill system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key@ Ill system at this time. See PASS-Key 111 on page 2-77 for more information.

States

United

This message will come on when the ignition is turnea to ON or §TART and the liftgate is open.

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Low Washer Fluid Warning Message 77

LOW

WASHER

FLUID

United States

Canada

If your washer fluid is low, the warning message will come on and stay on until you add washer fluid. See Windshield Washer Nuid on page 5-36 for adding washer fluid instructions. If the warning message is still on after adding fluid, you need to reset the warning message. To reset the warning message, turn the ignition off and then back on. If the message stays on, see your dealer right away.

All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message

AWD

DISABLE

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Your vehicle may have this message. If it does, it will come on when there is a spare tire on the vehicle, or when the anti-lock brake system warning light comes on, or when the rear differential fluid is overheating. This message will go out when the differential fluid cools. The all-wheel-drive system will be disabled until the compact spare tire is replaced by a full-size tire. If the warning message is still on after putting on the full-size tire, you need to reset the warning message. To reset the warning message, turn the ignition off and then back on again. If the message stays on, see your dealer right away. See All- Wheel Drive (A WD) System on page 4-12 for more information.

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Low Fuel Warning Message

Message

Low Brake Fluid Warning LOW BRAKE FLUID

United States

Canada

United States

Canada

If your fuel is low, the warning message will come on and stay on until you add fuel. If the warning message is still on after adding fuel, you need to reset the warning warning message, turn the ignition off and then back on. You If the message stays on, see your

message. To reset the

dealer.

If your brake fluid is low, the warning message will come on and stay on until you add brake fluid. The brake system warning light will also be illuminated. If this message appears, the brakes

need attention.

should have your vehicle serviced immediately. See

Brake System Warning Light on page 3-40 and Brakes on page 5-37. If the warning message is still on after adding fluid, you may need to reset the warning message. To reset the ~ : z r ~ i z ~ If the message stays on, see your dealer right away.

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Service Vehicle Soon Message

Program Mode Message

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON

PROGRAM

MODE

United States

Canada

United States

Canada

This light will come on if your vehicle has certain non-emission related problems. For example, if the entire electrical system fails to send and receive messages from the vehicle’s components, this message will come 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.

If you receive this message, your vehicle is in program mode. You are ready to begin programming your vehicle’s customization features. If your vehicle does not have the Driver Information Center (DIC), see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-50. If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-59.

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Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery Low Warning Message

KEY FOB BATTERY

LOW

States

United

If you receive this message, the battery in the remote keyless entry needs to be replaced. See "Battery Replacement" under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-5 for instructions. Park Lamp Warning Message

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United

If you receive this message, one or both of the vehicle's parking lamp bulbs needs replacement. See Bulb Replacement on page 5-48 for bulb replacement instructions. Highbeam Out Warning Message

United States

Canada

If you receive this message, one or both of the vehicle's high-beam headlamp bulbs needs replacement. See Bulb Replacement on page 5-48 for more information.

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Driver Information Center (DIC)

DRIVER INFO CENTER

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If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), the display is located on the instrument panel cluster in the tachometer gage. The DIC will show information about the vehicle and the surroundings. The DIC is capable of displaying English or French. See DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-58 to change the display from English to metric. The DIC contains a compass display to show you which direction the vehicle is driving.

Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas of the country, the difference is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings. If this occurs, the compass must be set. Automatic Compass Calibration The compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to manually set the compass. When the vehicle is new, the calibration process may not be complete. In these cases, the calibration symbol C will be displayed where the compass reading is normally displayed. To calibrate the compass, in an area free from large metal objects, make three 360 degree turns. The calibration symbol will turn off and the compass reading will be displayed.

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Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the calibration symbol does not appear, you must manually put the compass into the calibration mode. To get into this mode, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on and cycle the DIC to the

compass/temperature mode.

2. Press and hold the SET button for longer than

three seconds.

ZONE # PRESS & HOLD SET TO CHANGE: This display mode will be displayed when you are manually calibrating the system. The current zone number for compass variance will be displayed in place of the # symbol. Use the SET button to select the zone number from the graphic shown to select the current area of the country that you are driving in.

PRESS SET TO CALIBRATE COMPASS: After selecting your zone, press the MODE button and this will be displayed on the DIC. Press the SET button and complete three 360 degree turns in an area free from large metal objects. The following two messages will toggle in the display until you calibrate the compass:

DRIVE VEHICLE IN CIRCLE CALIBRATING COMPASS

When calibration is complete, the display will return to its normal mode.

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DIC Controls and Displays When the ignition is turned to ON or START, the DIC will display the following: BUICK: BUICK will be displayed for three seconds. DRIVER #: This message will be displayed for another three seconds after BUCK appears in the display. This display lets the driver know which driver's remote keyless entry transmitter is being used and the driver's customization features.

The DIC controls are located to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel.

The DIC will be in the last mode displayed when the engine was turned off. To select a different mode, press MODE. The display will cycle through its options at each press of MODE.

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MODE: This button lets you cycle through the options on the display.

SET: This button is used to select and set the options to your preference. The DIC will always display the compass reading and the outside temperature. If the temperature is below 38°F (3"C), the temperature reading will toggle between displaying the temperature and the word ICE for two minutes. AVG ECONOMY (Average Economy): 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 and hold the SET button while the average fuel economy is displayed on the DIC. The average fuel economy will set to zero.

INST ECONOMY (Instant Economy): Instant fuel economy varies with your driving conditions, such as acceleration, braking and the grade of the road being traveled.

FUEL RANGE: The fuel range is an estimated distance that your vehicle can travel on the remaining fuel. The fuel economy used to calculate the range is based on your driving history since the last reset of the average speed.

FUEL USED: The fuel used display will show you how much fuel has been used since the last time it was reset. To reset the fuel used to zero, press and hold the SET button while the fuel used is displayed on the DIC and until the display goes to zero. AVG SPEED (Average Speed): The average speed display will show your average speed from when you first started your vehicle. To reset the average speed, press and hold the SET button while the average speed is displayed on the DIC and until the speed resets to your current speed. OIL LIFE LEFT HOLD SET TO RESET: This message displays the current percentage of the GM Oil Life System. Be careful not to reset this display other than when the oil has been changed. See “How to Reset the System” under Engine Oil on page 5-13 for more information. TIRE PRESSURE: The check tire pressure system can alert you to a large change in the pressure of one tire. You must begin driving before the system will detect u .-, I ” ” ” on page 5-56. USE SET TO SELECT ENGLISH METRIC: You can use this display to select English or metric. Press the SET button to toggle between English or metric. The DIC, the odometer, the trip odometer and head-up display will change.

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OFF: No driver information will be displayed in this mode. If the DIC is left in this mode for more than three seconds, the display will turn off. Press the MODE button to start the DIC. DIC Vehicle Personalization The DIC is used to program the choices of two drivers. The drivers are recognized as DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2 in the DIC display. You will let the DIC know which driver you are by using your remote keyless entry transmitter. Each remote keyless entry transmitter was pre-programmed to belong to DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2. Each transmitter may be programmed differently for each driver’s preferences. After you press the LOCK button on your transmitter and the ignition key is in ON, the DIC will display the identified driver number. The vehicle will also recall the vehicle customization features that were last programmed to correspond to your transmitter. If you unlock your vehicle using your key instead of your

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4. The program mode message will appear in the

message center as an indication that your vehicle is ready to begin programming.

5. Follow the instructions given by the DIC. Headlamp Exit Delay This feature allows you to customize the headlamps and parking lamps. This feature can be programmed to one of the following modes: OFF: The headlamps and parking lamps will not turn on at the same instant that the ignition is turned to OFF. 15: The headlamps and parking lamps will stay on for 15 seconds when the ignition is turned to OFF. 30: The headlamps and parking lamps will stay on for 30 seconds when the ignition is turned to OFF. 60: The headlamps and parking lamps will stay on for 60 seconds when the ignition is turned to OFF.

Entering Programming Mode To program features, your vehicle must be in the programming mode. Follow these steps: 1. Turn the ignition key to ON with the vehicle in

PARK (P).

2. Press and release the MODE button, scrolling

through the DIC messages, until PERSONALIZATION PRESS SET TO BEGIN is displayed.

3. Press the SET button and TO SELECT DRIVER PRESS REMOTE LOCK will appear. Press the LOCK button on the remote keyless entry. This identifies which remote keyless entry transmitter is being programmed by displaying PERSONALIZATION FOR DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2.

PROGRAM

MODE

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Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed in 30 second activation mode. The mode to which the vehicle has been programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following: 1. Follow the instructions for “Entering Programming

Mode” listed previously.

2. Press the MODE button until HEADLAMP EXIT

DELAY appears in the DIC.

3. Press the SET button until the arrow is before the

mode you prefer.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. Interior Lighting Delay The interior liqhting delay feature can be programmed to one of the following modes: OFF: This feature will not illuminate the interior of your vehicle when all of the doors are closed. ON: This feature will continue to illuminate the interior iamps for 25 seconds after all doors have been closed so that you can find your ignition and buckle your safety belt at night.

Interior lighting delay will not occur while the ignition is in ON. After 25 seconds, the interior lamps will fade out. The lamps will fade out before the 25 seconds if:

The ignition is turned to ON,

0 all doors are locked using the remote keyless entry

transmitter, or there is no occupant activity detected for an illumination period of 25 seconds.

Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed in ON. The mode to which the vehicle has been programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following: 1. Follow the instructions for “Entering Programming

Mode” listed previously.

2. Press the MODE button until INTERIOR LIGHTING

DELAY appears on the DIC.

3. Press the SET button until the arrow is before ON

or OFF-.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.

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Interior Lighting On The interior lighting on feature can be programmed to one of the following modes: KEY OUT: The interior lamps will come on for about 25 seconds whenever you remove the key from the ignition. DOOR: The interior lamps will come on for about 25 seconds when any door is opened. Interior lighting on will not occur while the ignition is in ON. After 25 seconds, the interior lamps will fade out. The lamps will fade out before the 25 seconds if:

The ignition is turned to ON, LOCK is pressed on the remote keyless entry transmitter, or there is no occupant activity detected for an illumination period of 25 seconds.

Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed in DOOR. The mode to which the vehicle has been programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following: 1. Follow the instructions for “Entering Programming

Mode” listed previously.