2003 Buick Rendezvous Owners Manual

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vehicle to a different mode, do the following: 1. Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode on page 2-50. 2. Press the front of the power door lock switch. 3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes indicates the vehicle's current programmed mode. If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 4. Press the front of the power door lock switch to change the current mode. 5. Press the front of the power door lock switch until you hear the number of chimes corresponding to the mode selection you want. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. Delayed Locking This feature allows you to delay the locking of Your doors. Programmable Modes Mode 1: Off (Doors will always lock immediately when you lock the doors using the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter.) Mode 2: Delayed Locking (If the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the vehicle while any door is open, you will hear three chimes. The doors will not lock. Five seconds after the last door is closed, all doors will lock.) Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed in Mode 2. 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 on page 2-50. 2. Press the back of the power door lock switch. 3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes indicates the vehicle's current programmed mode. If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 4. Press the back of the power door lock switch to m h m m m r r thn p t ~ r m n t rnnr-40 L a 1 ILL1 ILJb L I ,e vu, I "I I. I I . vu v . 5. Press the back of the power door lock switch until you hear the number of chimes corresponding to the mode selection you want. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 2-53 Remote Driver Unlock Control This feature allows you to customize the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. Programmable Modes Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the following modes. Mode 1: Remote All Doors Unlock (When you press UNLOCK on your remote keyless entry transmitter, all doors will unlock.) Mode 2: Remote Driver’s Door Unlock Only (When you press UNLOCK on your remote keyless entry transmitter once, the driver’s door will unlock. When you press UNLOCK on your remote keyless entry transmitter again within five seconds, all doors will unlock.) Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed in Mode 2. 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode on page 2-50. Press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes indicates the vehicle’s current programmed mode. If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. Press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter to change the current mode. Press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter until you hear the number of chimes corresponding to the mode selection you want. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 2-54 Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation This feature allows you to customize the feedback received when locking or unlocking your vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter. Programmable Modes Mode 1: Both Features Off (Remote lock and unlock confirmation are disabled.) Mode 2: Exterior Lamps Flash Only When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock your vehicle, your headlamps and parking lamps will flash briefly to let you know the command has been received. When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock your vehicle, your headlamps and parking lamps will flash briefly to let you know the command has been received. Mode 3: Exterior Lamps Flash and Horn Sound When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock your vehicle, your headlamps and parking lamps will flash briefly on each press and your horn will sound briefly on the second or any other press to let you know the command has been received. When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock your vehicle, your headlamps and parking lamps will flash briefly to let you know the command has been received. Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed in Mode 3. 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 on page 2-50. 2. Press the LOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. 2-55 3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes indicates the vehicle’s current programmed mode. If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 4. Press LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter to change the current mode. 5. Press LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter until you hear the number of chimes corresponding to the mode selection you want. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. Exiting Programming Mode To exit programming mode, do one of the following: Press the odometer button, while in odometer mode, for two seconds, or turn the ignition key out of ON, or do not program any commands for one minute while in programming mode, or shift out of PARK (P). See Shifting Out of Park (P) on page 2-30. The programming mode message will turn off to let you know that you are no longer in the programming mode. 2-56 Memory Seat If your vehicle has this feature, the controls are located on the driver’s door Dane1 and are used to program and recall the driver’s seat position and outside rearview mirror position. Adjust the driver’s seat and the outside rearview mirrors to the position you would like for driving. Then press and hold memory button 1 for more than three seconds. A double beep will sound when the memory seat and mirrors are set. To set the seat and outside rearview mirrors for a capnnrl rlri\mr button 2 instead. --- r - 7 hrlt ~ r e s s thn I..- nrcr\linl , fnllnw r * - - . - - - IC stone “ V V V l I U U , , . ” . I . . , , - . . To recall your memory positions, your vehicle must be in PARK (P). Push and release the memory button (1 or 2) corresponding to the desired driving position. The seat and the outside rearview mirrors will move to the position previously stored for the identified driver. you will hear one beep. You can also store an exit position for each driver. The exit position is programmed by moving the seat to the desired exit position and then holding the exit symbol button for more than three seconds. The exit position set will be for the most recently selected driving position (1 or 2). A double beep will sound when the memory is set. To use exit, your vehicle must be in PARK (P). Push and release the exit symbol button and the seat will move to the exit position stored for the most recently selected driver. You will hear one beep. To stop recall movement of the seat at any time, press one of the three memory buttons or one of the power seat controls located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. If your vehicle is equipped with a Driver Information Center (DIC), you can use it to program certain functions of the memory seats. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-59. 2-57 f i NOTES 2-58 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ............................... 3.4 ................................ 3-6 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices ................................... 3.6 Horn ............................................................. 3.6 Tilt Wheel ..................................................... 3-7 Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever ......................... 3.7 Exterior Lamps ............................................. 3.13 Interior Lamps .............................................. 3.15 Instrument Panel Switchbank .......................... 3-18 Head-Up Display (HUD) ................................. 3.19 ............ 3.22 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) Accessory Power Outlets ............................ 3.24 .... 3.25 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Climate Controls ............................................ 3.26 Climate Control System ................................. 3.26 Dual Climate Control System .......................... 3.28 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ........... 3.31 Outlet Adjustment ......................................... 3.34 ............. ... warning iignis, Gages ana inaicaiors Instrument Panel Cluster ................................ 3.36 Speedometer and Odometer ........................... 3.37 Tachometer ................................................. 3.38 ............. n e.? J . J ~ Safety Belt Reminder Light ............................. 3.38 Air Bag Readiness Light ................................ 3-39 Brake System Warning Light .......................... 3-40 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ............. 3.41 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ........................................... 3-41 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage .................. 3.42 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................. 3.42 Fuel Gage ................................................... 3.46 Message Center ............................................. 3.47 Service Traction System Warning Message ...... 3.47 Traction Active Message ............................... -3-47 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message .................................................. 3-48 Charging System Indicator Message ................ 3-48 Low Oil Pressure Message ............................ 3-49 Low Engine Oil Level Message ....................... 3-50 I - ... Change Engine Oil Message .......................... 3-50 ?-r;n Door Ajar Warning Message ........................... 3-51 Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message .................. 3-51 PASS-Key@ Ill Security Message ..................... 3-51 ........................................ T i w n filnn-nrrn I I I G I v l G a Q U y b L W V V V v v Section 3 Instrument Panel All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ....... 3.52 Low Washer Fluid Warning Message ............... 3-52 Low Fuel Warning Message .......................... -3-53 Low Brake Fluid Warning Message ................. 3-53 Service Vehicle Soon Message ....................... 3.54 Program Mode Message ................................ 3.54 Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery Low Warning Message .................... 3.55 Park Lamp Warning Message ......................... 3.55 Highbeam Out Warning Message .................... 3.55 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...................... -3-56 DIC Controls and Displays ............................. 3-58 DIC Vehicle Personalization ............................ 3.59 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3.69 Setting the Time ........................................... 3-69 Radio with CD .............................................. 3-69 ........ Radio with Cassette and CD .......................... 3-76 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................. 3-88 Entertainment System .................................. 3-101 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) , ................ 3-110 Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................ 3-112 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...................... 3-113 DVD Distortion ............................................ 3-113 Understanding Radio Reception .................... 3-114 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ............... 3-1 14 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ........................ 3-115 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ................. 3-1 15 ........................... 3-115 Cleaning Your DVD Player Cleaning the Video Screen ........................... 3-116 Integrated Windshield Antenna ...................... 3-1 16 XMTM Satellite Radio Antenna System ............. 3-116 DAB Radio Antenna System ......................... 3-116 3-2 S310N €-€ Instrument Panel Overview The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Exterior/lnterior Lamps Control B. Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever C. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch D. instrument Panel Cluster E. Shift Lever F. Instrument Panel Outlets G. Audio System H. Audio Steering Wheel Controls I. Head-Up Display Switch and Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls J. K. L. M. N. (3. P. Q. Hood Release Ignition Switch Climate Controls Instrument Panel Switchbank Front Armrest Storage Ashtray/Cigarette Lighter/Accessory Power Outlet/Cell Phone Storage/Purse Storage/Cupholders Instrument Panel Fuse Block Glove Box 3-5 Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning flasher button is located on top of the steering column. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press the button again to turn the flashers off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, the turn signals won’t work. Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (I00 m) behind your vehicle. Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the center of your steering wheel. Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. 3-6 Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room the vehicle. The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. when you exit and enter To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Turn and Lane-Change Signals go Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass fp \t{inbc--$s!d \/y;se-s Windshield Washer r;3 Cruise Control 3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster and the HUD display will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrow flashes faster than normal, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-96. 3-8 If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps, the signal indicator will flash at a normal rate even if a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly to make sure they are working. Turn Signal On Chime If either turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound to let the driver know to turn it off. If you need to leave the signal on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km), turn off the signal and then turn it back on. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low to high, simply push the turn signal lever away from you. Then release it. To change the headlamps from high to low, pull the lever toward you. When the high beams are on, this light, on the instrument panel cluster and the HUD display, will also be on. Flash-to-Pass When the headlamps are off, pull the lever toward you to momentarily switch on the high beams (to signal that you are going to pass). When you release the lever, they will turn off. Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band marked WIPER. For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the band on mist longer. For delayed wiping cycles, you can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The closer to LO (low), the shorter the delay time. For steady wiping cycles, at low speed, turn the band away from you to the LO position. For high-speed wiping, turn the band further to HI (high). To stop the wipers, turn the band to OFF. Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frezen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. 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. Windshield Washer To wash your windshield, push and hold the paddle with the windshield washer symbol. The washers and wipers will operate. When you release the paddle, the washers will stop, and the wipers will continue to operate for two cycles, unless your wipers had already been on. In that case, the wipers will resume the wiper speed you had selected earlier. In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the Windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. 3-9 Rear Window Washermiper Cruise Control The rear window washedwiper switch is located in the instrument panel switchbank. Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t use cruise control on slippery roads. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TGS) on page 4-1 1. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on. Push the wiper symbol on the top of the switch to turn on the intermittent wiper. To turn off the wiper, gently push the bottom of the switch. To wash and wipe the rear window, push in the washer symbol on the bottom of the switch. Washer fluid will spray as long as the switch is held in. When the switch is released, the wiper will continue to cycle three more times. There is only one washer fluid reservoir for the front and rear windshield wipers. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-36. To wash the rear window when the rear wiper is already on, push the bottom of the switch. Push in the top of the switch to continue the intermittent wiper cycle after the washing cycle is completed. 3-1 0 Setting Cruise Control If you leave your cruise control on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t 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, located on the turn signaVmultifunction lever, to ON. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Push in the SET button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 rnph (40 krn/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (resume/accelerate) briefly. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you hold the switch at R/A, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at R/A. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Push the SET button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch. (To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to R/A briefly and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) $- -+n r \ I a a L c I .J The accelerate feature will work whether or not you have set an initial cruise control speed. 3-1 1 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce speed while using cruise control: Push in the SET button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. * To slow down in very small amounts, push the SET button briefly. Each time you do this, you’ll go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: Step lightly on the brake pedal, or move the cruise switch to OFF. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. 3-1 2 Exterior Lamps The control on the left side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp control has three positions: AUTO (Automatic Headlamp ControVOff): Turning the control to this position will activate the automatic headlamps when it is dark enough outside and turn off all lamps and lights during the day except for the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). pg (Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following: Taillamps instrument Panei Lights fl $io (Headlamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and lights. Lamps on Reminder If the driver’s door is opened and you turn the ignition to OFF while leaving the lamps on, you will hear a warning chime. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it isn’t covered. The DRL system will make your reduced intensity high-beam I- - - -11 I Iedulal I ---- __ lrul IIG VI I I I I UCAYIIY~ ;- A n , , l ; m h + ,.,hn,,. ,. I L V V , The ignition is on, the exterior lamps control is in AUTO, and the shift lever is not in PARK (P). 3-1 3 When the DRL are on, only your reduced intensity high-beam headlamps will be on. Your instrument panel won’t be lit up. When it’s dark enough outside, the exterior lamps will come on automatically. When it’s bright enough outside, the exterior lamps will go out and the DRL will turn on. Of course, you may still turn on the headlamps any time you need to. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. Automatic Headlamp System When the exterior lamps control is turned to AUTO, the headlamps and parking lamps will come on automatically when it is dark enough outside. The lamps will come on automatically if: It is dark enough outside, the ignition is in ON, the parking brake is released, and the exterior lamps control is in the AUTO position. 3-1 4 Fog Lamps The fog lamp button is located on the exterior lamp control. Push the FOG PUSH button to turn the fog lamps on. The FOG light indicates the fog lamps are on. To turn off the fog lamps, press the fog lamp button or turn the ignition off. If you turn on the fog lamps while the DRL are on, the parking lamps will turn on automatically. Your fog lamps will go off when you switch to high beams. When you return to low beam, the fog lamps will come back on. Using your high beams in fog is not recommended. Interior Lamps Your interior lamps control is located below the exterior lamps control. Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The knob for this feature is located on the interior lamps control. Press the knob and it will extend. Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or counterclockwise to dim them. Press the knob in when not in use. Interior Lamps Control Turn the interior lamp control to one of the following positions: OFF: To turn the interior lamps off. DOOR: To turn on the interior lamps when any door is opened and when the ignition key is removed from the ignition. ON: To turn the interior lamps on. Headlamp Exit Delay If your vehicle has headlamp exit delay, it will keep the headlamps and parking lamps on at night for 30 seconds if: 0 The ignition is turned to OFF, the exterior lamp control is in the AUTO position, LOCK is pressed on the remote keyless entry transmitter, and it is dark enough outside. After 30 seconds, the headlamps and parking lamps will turn off. The lamps will turn off before the 30 seconds if: 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. 3-1 5 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. 3-1 6 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: - . .- -.e 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. u i - 1 ii-le CeZ-tkii 3-1 7 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. 3-1 8 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 * Low-Fuel Warning Message Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message * Low Oil Pressure Message Charging System Indicator Message * Low Brake Fluid Warning Message See each of these messages in the Index for more information. ....... ..... ....... . . . . . . . . . .......... ..... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ .................. .. ..... ...... ..... .................. ........... .................... ........... .................... .... ........... ........... ............ .............. ........... .............. .......... ... ......... .... .... ... .... .............. ... ... .............. ............................... ......................... ....................... ................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............... ......... . . . . . . . . . ................ ............... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............... .. ..... ...... ..... .. .e. I.. Under warning conditions, the CHECK GAGES icon will illuminate in the HUD. Look at the instrument panel cluster for more information. 3-1 9 To adjust the HUD so you can see it properly: 1. 2. 3. 4. 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). 3-20 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. 3-21 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. 3-22 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 chime 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. 3-23 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. 3-24 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. 3-25 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. 3-26 +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. +L- ~;-h,.-t f q n p,-,mm& t u 1 6 up---. 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. .. .- *+ tho -’ .- - - : .--. +L:- L . ‘- * I uIIzIbcQ , lluv. v~fy (uerrostl; r l e a a l l ~ y LI 1 1 3 U ~ L ~ U ~ 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. 3-27 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. 3-28 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 -LC \ A l d . n r \ +hie mnrln ic -p-q v v t ouiside air [- ., I IIvub l a i ) & (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. 3-29 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. warming grid to 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. 3-31 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 panel outlets. 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. 3-32 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. inside air 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!. I I U 3 CIUUI~U, L U I I I I# I" Vu.--.-. I G . " V a l 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. (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 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. a t 1 -Gut lulklwl1tt 1 3 IU I U I I u TrAmnrPCCnr 3-33 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. 3-34 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. 3-35 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. 3-36 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. 3-37 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. 3-38 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. 3-39 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. 3-40 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ANTI - LOCK TRAC OFF -~ 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. 3-41 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada SERVICE ENGINE SOON ds ~~ 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. 3-42 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. 3-43 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. 3-44 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. 3-45 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. 3-46 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

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