2005 Buick Rendezvous Owners Manual

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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, the shorter the delay time. LO: For steady wiping cycles at low speed, turn the band away from you to the LO position. HI: For high-speed wiping, turn the band away from you to the HI position. OFF: 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, clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they are frozen 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 L PUSH: To wash your windshield, press 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 were already on. In that case, the wipers will resume the wiper speed you selected earlier. {CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. 3-9 Rear Window Washer/Wiper The rear window washer/wiper switch is located in the instrument panel switchbank. See Instrument Panel Switchbank on page 3-20. Z (Rear Intermittent Wiper) Press the wiper symbol on the top of the switch to turn on the intermittent wiper. To turn off the wiper, gently press the bottom of the switch. = (Rear Wiper/Washer To wash and wipe the rear window, press 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 5-37. To wash the rear window while the rear wiper is already on, press the bottom of the switch. Press the top of the switch to continue the intermittent wiper cycle after the washing cycle is completed. Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes, the cruise control disengages. 3-10 The cruise controls are located on the end of the turn signal/multifunction lever. {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not 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. Do not 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 (TCS) on page 4-10. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on. ON: Move the switch to this position to turn the cruise control system on. R/A: Move the switch to this position to resume a set speed or to accelerate. SET: Press this button, located at the end of the lever, to set a speed. OFF: This position turns the cruise control system off and cancels memory of a set speed. 3-11 Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 1. Move the cruise control switch located on the turn signal/multifunction lever, to ON. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press 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 do not need to reset it. Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to Resume/Accelerate (R/A) brieﬂy. You will 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, do not hold the switch at R/A. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to increase speed while using cruise control: (cid:127) Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the SET button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You will now cruise at the higher speed. 3-12 (cid:127) 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) faster. The accelerate feature will work whether or not you have set an initial cruise control speed. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce speed while using cruise control: (cid:127) Press 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, press the SET button brieﬂy. Each time you do this, you will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers ﬁnd this to be too much trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: (cid:127) Step lightly on the brake pedal. (cid:127) Move the cruise control switch to OFF. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. 3-13 (cid:127) 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 Control/Off): 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). < (Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following: Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights 3-14 5 (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 is not covered. The DRL system will make your reduced intensity high-beam headlamps come on in daylight when the following conditions are met: The ignition is on. The exterior lamps control is in AUTO. The shift lever is not in PARK (P). (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) When the DRL are on, only your reduced intensity high-beam headlamps will be on. Your instrument panel will not be lit up. When it is dark enough outside, the exterior lamps will come on automatically. When it is 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 lamp control is turned to AUTO, and it is dark enough outside, the headlamps and parking lamps will, automatically, come on. The lamps will also come on automatically if the following conditions are met: The ignition is in ON. The parking brake is released. Fog Lamps The fog lamp button is located on the exterior lamp control. Press the FOG PUSH button to turn the fog lamps on. The FOG light, located next to the fog lamp button, will come on to indicate when 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. 3-15 (cid:127) (cid:127) Interior Lamps The interior lamps can be controlled, or automatically turn on or off under certain conditions. They are explained in the following text. 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 to extend it. Turn the knob to adjust the instrument panel brightness. Press the knob in when not in use. Interior Lamps Control The interior lamp control is located to the left of the steering column, below the exterior lamp control. Turn the interior lamp control to one of the following positions: OFF: This position turns the interior lamps off. DOOR: This position turns on the interior lamps when any door is opened and when the ignition key is removed from the ignition. ON: This position turns the interior lamps on. 3-16 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 the following conditions are met: The ignition is turned to OFF. The exterior lamp control is in the AUTO position. LOCK is pressed on the remote keyless entry transmitter. 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 following conditions are met: The ignition is turned to ON. The exterior lamp control is turned out of the AUTO position. If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-66 to program the headlamp exit delay feature. 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 one of the following: (cid:127) Unlock a door using the key when the interior lamp control is in the DOOR position, and when the ignition is in OFF. (cid:127) 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 do one of the following: (cid:127) Press LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter. (cid:127) Press the front of the power door lock switch. 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. 3-17 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) 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 the following conditions are met: (cid:127) A door is opened then closed. The interior lamp control is in the DOOR position. The ignition is in OFF. After 25 seconds, the interior lamps will fade out. The lamps will fade out before the 25 seconds if you do one of the following: Turn the ignition to ON. (cid:127) Press LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter. (cid:127) Press the front of the power door lock switch. If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you can program this feature on or off. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-66. 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 following conditions are met: The vehicle is in PARK (P). The key is out of the ignition. The interior lamp control is in the DOOR position. (cid:127) 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 you do one of the following: Turn the ignition to ON. (cid:127) Press LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter. (cid:127) Press the front of the power door lock switch. If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you can program this feature on or off. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-66. 3-18 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Perimeter Lighting If your vehicle has perimeter lighting, it will turn on the headlamps and parking lamps for 25 seconds when the following conditions are met: The ignition is turned to OFF. The exterior lamp control is in the AUTO position. (cid:127) UNLOCK is pressed on the remote keyless entry transmitter. 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 you do one of the following: Turn the ignition to ON. Turn the exterior lamp control out of the AUTO position. If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you can program this feature on or off. See “Lock Feedback” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-66. Front Reading Lamps There are two reading lamps located on the rearview 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. 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. 3-19 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) 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: (cid:127) Rear Window Wiper/Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 3-9. Traction Disable. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10. (cid:127) Park Aid Disable. See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 3-24. (cid:127) Heated Seats. See Heated Seats on page 1-5. 3-20 (cid:127) Head-Up Display (HUD) {CAUTION: If the HUD image is too bright, or too high in your ﬁeld of view, it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside. Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your ﬁeld of view. If your vehicle has the Head-Up Display (HUD), it can show the speedometer reading in English or metric. The current audio system information, as well as Rear Seat Entertainment system information, 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 3-64 to change the display from English to metric. The HUD will display the following lights and messages when they appear on the instrument panel cluster: Turn Signal Indicators. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. (cid:127) High-Beam Indicator. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. Low-Fuel Warning Message. See Low Fuel Warning Message on page 3-58. The Head-Up Display also displays a CHECK GAGES message. The following messages could appear on the instrument panel cluster when CHECK GAGES appears: (cid:127) Engine Coolant Temperature Warning. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message on page 3-52. Low Oil Pressure. See Low Oil Pressure Message on page 3-54. (cid:127) Charging System Indicator. See Charging System Indicator Message on page 3-53. Low Brake Fluid Warning. See Low Brake Fluid Warning Message on page 3-59. 3-21 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) The HUD controls are located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. Under warning conditions, the CHECK GAGES message will illuminate in the HUD. Look at the instrument panel cluster for more information. Notice: parking aid, you may misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle. Do not use the HUD image as a parking aid. If you try to use the HUD image as a When the HUD is on, the speedometer reading will always be displayed. The current audio system information 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. 3-22 To adjust the HUD so you can see it properly, do the following: 1. 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. 2. Adjust the driver’s seat. If you change your seat position, you may have to readjust your HUD. 3. 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. 4. To turn the image off, turn the dimmer knob counterclockwise until it stops. 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 Buick 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 cannot see the HUD image, check to see if one of the following conditions exist: The HUD unit is covered The HUD dimmer knob is adjusted incorrectly The HUD image is not adjusted to the proper height (cid:127) Ambient light in the direction your vehicle is facing, is low (cid:127) A fuse is blown. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-105. 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. 3-23 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) 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. {CAUTION: Even with the Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist system, the driver must check carefully before backing up. The system does not operate above typical backing speeds of 3 mph (5 km/h) while parking. And, the system does not detect objects that are more than 5 feet (1.5 meters) behind the vehicle. So, unless you check carefully behind you before and when you back up, you could strike children, pedestrians, bicyclists or pets behind you, and they could be injured or killed. Whether or not you are using rear park assist, always check carefully behind your vehicle before you back up and then watch closely as you do. 3-24 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. 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: Description English Metric amber light amber/amber lights amber/amber/red lights & continuous chime amber/amber/red lights ﬂashing & continuous chime 5 ft 40 in 20 in 1.5 m 1.0 m 0.5 m 1 ft 0.3 m 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. 3-25 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 Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-98. 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 outlet/cigarette 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. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery. Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating. 3-26 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. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only. Improper use of the power outlet can cause Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The ashtray is located on the ﬂoor console closest to the instrument panel. Lift the lid to expose the ashtray. To remove the ashtray, lift 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 is ready, it will pop back out by itself. Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating. Do not use anything other than the cigarette lighter in the heating element. Notice: in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never put ﬂammable items in the ashtray. If you put papers or other ﬂammable items 3-27 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 your vehicle. To change the current mode, select one of the following: H (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. 3-28 ) (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. 6 (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. 9 (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/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 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. 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 Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity, or moisture, condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate controls system is used properly. 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. 0 (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. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. 3-29 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. 3-30 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 your vehicle. To change the current mode, select one of the following: H (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. ) (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. 6 (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. 9 (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob counterclockwise until it stops 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: Use the driver’s and passenger’s temperature levers to increase or decrease the air temperature inside your vehicle. # 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 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. 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. 3-31 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. Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity, or moisture, condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate controls system is used properly. 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. 0 (Defrost): This mode 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. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. 3-32 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 driver’s temperature 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. To place the entire system in automatic mode, do the following: 1. Press the driver’s temperature knob to turn the system on. 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. 4. To turn the system off, press the passenger’s knob. 3-33 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: H (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. )(Bi-Level): This mode directs approximately half of 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. 6 (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. For more information, see “Defogging and Defrosting” later in this section. 9 (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. 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 the temperature to be warmer or cooler, use the PASS knob to adjust the passenger’s temperature. 3-34 Air Conditioning: The air-conditioning compressor will automatically come on when a temperature cooler than the interior temperature is chosen using the temperature knobs. 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. 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 Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity, or moisture, condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate controls system is used properly. 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. -(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. 0(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 and run the air-conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. 3-35 Outlet Adjustment Use the louvers located on the air outlets to change the direction of the airﬂow. Operation Tips (cid:127) Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the vehicle that may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle. (cid:127) Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. (cid:127) Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively. 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. 3-36 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 3-51. 3-37 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. United States up-level shown, United States base-level and Canadian similar 3-38 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). However, a Canadian odometer will remain in metric units only. 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 cannot, then it is 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 display either miles, available only in the United States, or kilometers. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-62. 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 trip/reset button located to the right of the temperature gage. The trip odometer will continue to keep track of miles or kilometers driven even if they are not currently displayed. A Canadian trip odometer will remain in metric units only. To reset the trip odometer to zero (0), push and hold the trip/reset 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. 3-39 Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). 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 or 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 trip/reset button for at least three seconds. The trip odometer will then display the number of miles or 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 or 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. 3-40 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. Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the airbag modules, the wiring, diagnostic module, and safety belt pretensioners. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-67. For more information on safety belt pretensioners, see Safety Belt Pretensioners on page 1-42. This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. 3-41 If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system or safety belt pretensioners may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your rearview mirror has a passenger airbag status indicator. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. The airbags 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 airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. The airbag readiness light should ﬂash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator – United States Passenger Airbag Status Indicator – Canada When the ignition key is turned to ON or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger’s frontal airbag. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled (may inﬂate). 3-42 {CAUTION: If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger’s seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat unless the airbag has been turned off. If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-77 for more on this, including important safety information. If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service. {CAUTION: If the off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on together, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-41. 3-43 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. 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. 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 3-45 and Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-36. {CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. United States Canada 3-44 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light United States Canada United States Canada 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 the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again 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 light doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 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 (TCS) on page 4-10 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. 3-45 (cid:127) (cid:127) Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada 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 5-28. 3-46 United States Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON 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. If you keep driving your vehicle with this Notice: light on, after awhile, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good, and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing — A misﬁre condition has been detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. Light On Steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: (cid:127) Reducing vehicle speed (cid:127) Avoiding hard accelerations (cid:127) Avoiding steep uphill grades If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps, and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. 3-47 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling Your Tank on page 5-8. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. 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, your dealer can check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed. 3-48 Highbeam On Light This light will illuminate when the headlamp high beams are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know in order to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON 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, your GM dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. 3-49 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. (cid:127) 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 3-58. Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on. 3-50 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) 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. Passenger Seatbelt Reminder Message If your vehicle is equipped with the passenger sensing system, this message reminds the passenger to buckle their seatbelt. This message will come on and a chime will sound when the ignition is in run and the driver’s seatbelt is buckled and the passenger’s seatbelt is not and the passenger airbag is enabled, with a passenger detected by the passenger sensing system. Service Traction System Warning Message United States Canada If your 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 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. 3-51 Traction Active Message Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message United States Canada If your vehicle has the traction control system, the TRACTION ACTIVE message will appear when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin. You may 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 control system stops limiting wheel spin. 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. 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 5-28. 3-52 Charging System Indicator Message Reduced Engine Power 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. 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. United States Canada If your vehicle has this feature, this message will appear in the message center when a noticeable reduction in the vehicle’s engine performance is detected. This message will also appear when your vehicle is in overheated engine protection operating mode. See Engine Overheating on page 5-28 for more information. If this message comes on and stays on, see your dealer. 3-53 Low Oil Pressure Message United States 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. {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. 3-54 Low Engine Oil Level Message Change Engine Oil Message United States Canada United States Canada Your vehicle may have a low engine oil level message. If this message comes on, it means your engine is low on oil. You should check your oil level right away. Have your vehicle serviced immediately. See Engine Oil on page 5-16 for more information. When this message comes on and stays on after you have started the engine, it means that service is required for your vehicle. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 and Engine Oil on page 5-16 for more information. 3-55 Low Tire Message Door Ajar Warning Message United States Canada 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, or 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 5-62. 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 3-45. 3-56 This message will come on when the ignition is turned to ON or START and the driver’s or passenger’s door is open. Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message United States Canada This message will come on when the ignition is turned to ON or START and the liftgate is open. Check Gas Cap Message If your vehicle is equipped, this message will come on when the ignition is turned to on or start and the gas cap is open. All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message PASS-Key® III Security Message United States Canada 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® III system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key® III system at this time. See PASS-Key® III on page 2-17 for more information. 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 (AWD) System on page 4-11 for more information. 3-57 Low Washer Fluid Warning Message Low Fuel Warning Message United States Canada United States Canada Your vehicle may have a low washer ﬂuid warning message. If your washer ﬂuid is low, this warning message will come on and stay on until you add washer ﬂuid. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-37 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. 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 message. To reset the warning message, turn the ignition off and then back on. If the message stays on, see your dealer. 3-58 Low Brake Fluid Warning Message Service Vehicle Soon Message United States Canada United States Canada 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. You should have your vehicle serviced immediately. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-44 and Brakes on page 5-38. If the warning message is still on after adding ﬂuid, you may 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. 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. 3-59 Program Mode Message Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery Low Warning Message United States Canada If you receive this message, your vehicle is in program mode. If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you are ready to begin programming your vehicle’s customization features. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-66 for more information. United States Canada 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 2-6 for instructions. 3-60 Parking Lamp Warning Message Highbeam Out Warning Message United States Canada United States Canada If you receive this message, one or both of the vehicle’s parking lamp bulbs needs replacement. See Bulb Replacement on page 5-49 for bulb replacement instructions. If you receive this message, one or both of the vehicle’s high-beam headlamp bulbs needs replacement. See Bulb Replacement on page 5-49 for more information. 3-61 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 recalibrated. Compass Calibration If the calibration required symbol, or C, appears in the compass, you must manually put the compass into the calibration mode. To enter this mode, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on and press the MODE button until CALIBRATE COMPASS displays. 2. Press and hold the SET button for longer than three seconds. Driver Information Center (DIC) United States shown, Canada similar 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. To change the language, press and hold the MODE button until the language you want is displayed. The MODE button is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column. Release the button to set your choice. See DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-64 to change the display from English to metric. The DIC contains a compass display to show you which direction the vehicle is driving. 3-62 PRESS SET TO CALIBRATE COMPASS: After selecting your zone, press the MODE button and this will be displayed on the DIC. Press and hold the SET button and complete three 360 degree turns in an area free from large metal objects at a speed no faster than 5 mph (8 km/h). The following two messages will toggle in the display until you calibrate the compass: (cid:127) DRIVE VEHICLE IN CIRCLE (cid:127) CALIBRATING COMPASS When calibration is complete, the vehicle direction will be displayed instead of the C symbol. ZONE - - PRESS & HOLD SET TO CHANGE: This display mode will appear when you are manually calibrating the system. When the compass is being recalibrated for the ﬁrst time, the zone symbol will be displayed. When the compass is being recalibrated any time after that, the current zone number for compass variance will be displayed in place of the zone 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. 3-63 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 BUICK 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. 3-64 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 reﬂects the fuel economy that the vehicle has right now. Instant fuel economy varies with your driving conditions, such as acceleration, braking and the grade of the road being traveled. Unlike average fuel economy, instant fuel economy cannot be reset. 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 oil life by the engine oil life system. Be careful not to reset this display other than when the oil has been changed. See “How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System” under Engine Oil Life System on page 5-19 for more information. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 and Engine Oil on page 5-16. TIRE PRESSURE: The check tire pressure system can alert you to a large change in the pressure of one tire. If the tire pressure is normal, TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL will display. If the tire pressure is low, LOW TIRE PRESSURE will display. You must begin driving before the system will detect a low tire pressure. See Check Tire Pressure System on page 5-62. 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. A Canadian odometer and trip odometer will remain in metric units only. 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. 3-65 Entering Programming Mode To program features, your vehicle must be in the programming mode. Do the following: 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 transmitter. This identiﬁes which remote keyless entry transmitter is being programmed by displaying PERSONALIZATION FOR DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2. 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 (lights, doors, horn or activate the programmed radio stations for driver 1 or driver 2) using your remote keyless entry transmitter. 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 transmitter, the DIC will not change drivers and your vehicle will recall the information from the last transmitter used. If your vehicle does not have a DIC, you do not have available the vehicle customization features using the remote keyless entry transmitter. 3-66 United States Canada 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. Your vehicle was originally programmed to 30 second mode. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: 1. Follow the instructions for “Entering Programming Mode” listed previously. 2. Press the MODE button until HEADLMP 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. 3-67 Interior Lighting Delay The interior lighting 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 lamps 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 one of the following occurs: The ignition is turned to ON (cid:127) All doors are locked using the remote keyless entry transmitter There is no occupant activity detected for an illumination period of 25 seconds Your vehicle was originally programmed to ON. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the 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

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