2006 Buick Rendezvous Owners Manual

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parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you move the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without ﬁrst pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P). 2-27 Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your vehicle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called torque lock. To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To ﬁnd out how, see Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-27. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in PARK (P) when the ignition is in the OFF position. In addition, you must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P), when the ignition is in the ON position. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-23. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way up into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you want. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still cannot shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift the transaxle to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the gear you want. 5. Have the system ﬁxed as soon as you can. 2-28 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: (cid:127) Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. (cid:127) Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. (cid:127) Repairs were not done correctly. (cid:127) Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modiﬁed improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: (cid:127) Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and (cid:127) Have your vehicle ﬁxed immediately. 2-29 {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. {CAUTION: {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on page 2-29. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust — with CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See Winter Driving on page 4-26. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-27. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-38. 2-30 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have a rearview mirror that can be adjusted for day or night driving. Push or pull the tab at the bottom of the mirror to adjust it for day or night conditions. The mirror’s two outer buttons operate the lamps on the bottom of the mirror. The mirror may have a passenger airbag indicator. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-81 for more information. Outside Power Mirror The power mirror controls are located on the driver’s door armrest. To choose either the left or right outside mirror, press the selector switch. Press any of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirrors in the desired direction. Adjust each mirror so you can see the side of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle. Outside Curb View Assist Mirror If the vehicle has this feature, it can be helpful when parallel parking. The passenger’s outside rearview mirror will tilt towards the curb when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R) and return to its previous position when the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R). If further adjustment is needed, the power mirror controls can be used. See Outside Power Mirror on page 2-31. Also see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-64 for information on how to turn this feature on and off. 2-31 Outside Convex Mirror OnStar® System {CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. The passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver’s seat. It also makes things appear farther away than they really are. Outside Heated Mirrors If the vehicle has this feature, the outside rearview mirrors are heated when the rear window defogger is turned on. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Climate Control System on page 3-28, Dual Climate Control System on page 3-30, or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-33. 2-32 OnStar® uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and live advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If your airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar® Emergency where we can request emergency services be sent to your location. If you lock your keys in the car, call OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can send a signal to unlock your doors. If you need roadside assistance, press the OnStar® button and they will get you the help you need. A complete OnStar® User’s Guide and the Terms and Conditions of the OnStar® Subscription Service Agreement are included in the vehicle’s glove box literature. For more information, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca. Contact OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or press the OnStar® button to speak to an OnStar® advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca. OnStar® Services For new vehicles equipped with OnStar®, the Safe and Sound Plan is included for one year from the date of purchase. You can extend this plan beyond the ﬁrst year, or upgrade to the Directions and Connections® Plan to meet your needs. For more information, press the OnStar® button to speak to an advisor. Safe and Sound Plan (cid:127) Advanced Automatic Collision Notiﬁcation (cid:127) Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment (cid:127) Emergency Services (cid:127) Roadside Assistance (cid:127) Stolen Vehicle Tracking (cid:127) AccidentAssist (cid:127) Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert (cid:127) Remote Diagnostics (cid:127) Online Concierge Directions and Connections® Plan (cid:127) All Safe and Sound Plan Services (cid:127) Driving Directions (cid:127) RideAssist Information and Convenience Services OnStar® Personal Calling As an OnStar® subscriber, the Personal Calling capability allows you to make hands-free calls using a wireless system that is integrated into the vehicle. Calls can be placed nationwide using simple voice commands with no additional contracts and no additional roaming charges. To ﬁnd out more about OnStar® Personal Calling, refer to the OnStar® User’s Guide in the vehicle’s glove box, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or speak to an OnStar® advisor by pressing the OnStar® button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). OnStar® Virtual Advisor Your vehicle may have Virtual Advisor. It is a feature of OnStar® Personal Calling that uses your minutes to access weather, local traffic reports, and stock quotes. By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands, you can browse through the various topics. Customize your information proﬁle at www.myonstar.com. See the OnStar® user’s guide for more information. 2-33 (cid:127) If your vehicle is equipped with the Universal Home Remote transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes and modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Universal Home Remote System The Universal Home Remote System, a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand−held transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems, and home lighting. 2-34 Universal Home Remote System Operation Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes, please be sure to follow Steps 6 through 8 to complete the programming of your Universal Home Remote Transmitter. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in the programming steps. Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remote programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Universal Home Remote buttons should be erased for security purposes. See “Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons” later in this section or, for assistance, see Customer Assistance Offices on page 7-4. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming. When programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. Programming Universal Home Remote Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside Universal Home Remote buttons, releasing only when the Universal Home Remote indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat this step to program a second and/or third hand-held transmitter to the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons. 2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the Universal Home Remote buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired Universal Home Remote button and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure noted in “Gate Operator and Canadian Programming” later in this section. 2-35 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly after Universal Home Remote successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons. 5. Press and hold the newly-trained Universal Home Remote button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the Universal Home Remote button is pressed and released. To program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons, begin with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote.” Do not repeat Step 1 as this will erase all of the programmed channels. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling-code equipped device, most commonly, a garage door opener. 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8. 8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the programmed Universal Home Remote button for two seconds, then release. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence a second time, and depending on the brand of the garage door opener, or other rolling code device, repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming. The Universal Home Remote should now activate your rolling-code equipped device. To program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons, begin with Step 2 of “Programming Universal Home Remote.” You do not want to repeat Step 1, as this will erase all previous programming from the Universal Home Remote buttons. 2-36 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for Universal Home Remote to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same manner. If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator or garage door opener by using the “Programming Universal Home Remote” procedures, regardless of where you live, replace Step 3 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” with the following: Continue to press and hold the Universal Home Remote button while you press and release every two seconds (cycle) the hand-held transmitter button until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal Home Remote. The Universal Home Remote indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 4 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” to complete. Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons To erase programming from the three Universal Home Remote buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold the two outside buttons for longer than 30 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. The Universal Home Remote is now in the train (learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” shown earlier in this section. Individual buttons cannot be erased, but they can be reprogrammed. See “Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button” following this section. 2-37 Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button To program a device to Universal Home Remote using a Universal Home Remote button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired Universal Home Remote button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to ﬂash after 20 seconds. While still holding the Universal Home Remote button, proceed with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” shown earlier in this section. For additional information on Universal Home Remote, see Customer Assistance Offices on page 7-4. 2-38 Storage Areas Glove Box If the glove box has a lock, put your key into the lock and turn the key counterclockwise. To open the glove box, pull the latch release. The glove box door has a detent to prevent the door from lowering too far. Open the glove box until the door is partway open, then pull the door down if you need it fully opened. To close the glove box, the door must be pushed up past the detent. To lock the glove box, put your key into the lock and turn the key clockwise. Cupholder(s) There are two cupholders located in the ﬂoor console. The cupholders have liners that remove for larger beverage items. Remove the liners by lifting them out. Your vehicle has cupholders located in the rear seat armrests if it has a split folding rear seat. If your vehicle has captain’s chairs, there are cupholders on the sides of the seats. If your vehicle has a stowable seat, there are cupholders in the center of the seat. Cell Phone Storage Area Your vehicle has a cell phone storage compartment located on the ﬂoor console storage closest to the driver’s seat. Lift the lid to use the storage compartment. The compartment has an accessory power outlet for charging the cell phone. Overhead Console If your vehicle has an overhead console, it may contain a storage compartment, a sunglasses storage compartment, and Universal Home Remote buttons. See Universal Home Remote System on page 2-34 for more information. If your vehicle has the OnStar® System, the OnStar® buttons will replace the storage compartment. See OnStar® System on page 2-32 for more information. If your vehicle has a sunroof, the mini console contains the HomeLink® Transmitter buttons and the OnStar® buttons. Storage Compartment To open the storage compartment located at the front of the overhead console, press the release latch forward. Then pull the compartment down to the full open position. Sunglasses Storage Compartment To open the sunglasses storage compartment in the overhead console, press the release button. Then pull the compartment down to the full open position. Floor Console Storage Area The ﬂoor console storage area contains two cupholders, an ashtray, and a cellular phone storage compartment with a cigarette lighter/accessory power outlet. Below the ﬂoor console storage, there is another storage area with two integrated convenience nets. Front Armrest Storage Area Your vehicle has a front armrest storage compartment which contains two storage compartments. To unlock the front armrest storage compartment, put your key into the lock and turn the key counterclockwise. To open the armrest, squeeze the lever while lifting the top to open it. To close the armrest, push the lid down until you hear a click. To lock the armrest, put your key into the lock and turn the key clockwise. 2-39 Rear Storage Area There are four small storage compartments in the rear of your vehicle. One is on the passenger’s side, two are on the driver’s side and one is on the ﬂoor by the tailgate. To remove the covers, lift up on the tabs. If your vehicle has the 10-speaker system, the compartment on the passenger’s side and the long compartment on the driver’s side will be equipped with speakers. Roof Rack System {CAUTION: If you try to carry something on top of your vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier — like paneling, plywood, a mattress and so forth — the wind can catch it as you drive along. This can cause you to lose control. What you are carrying could be violently torn off, and this could cause you or other drivers to have a collision, and of course damage your vehicle. You may be able to carry something like this inside. But, never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle. 2-40 If you have the luggage carrier with crossrails you can load things on top of your vehicle. If you do load things on the top of your vehicle, you must load them on the luggage carrier crossrails. Some vehicles may not have the crossrails. Notice: Damage may be caused to the roof of your vehicle if anything is placed directly on the roof. Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-31. To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving, check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened. Loading things onto the luggage carrier can interfere with the performance of your XM™ Satellite Radio System, if equipped. Your luggage carrier has release levers within the end of each crossrail support. 2-41 Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 220 lbs (100 kg) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as far forward as possible and against the side rails, making sure to fasten it securely. When you carry cargo on the luggage carrier of a proper size and weight, put it on the slats and distribute the weight evenly. Then slide the crossrail, if equipped, up against the rear of the load to keep it from moving. You can then tie it down. Cargo containers must be loaded on the crossrails only. To adjust the crossrails, lift the release levers on each side to unlock them. Slide the crossrails forward or backward, as needed, to accommodate loads of various sizes. After repositioning the crossrails, push the release lever down. This will lock the crossrails in place. Notice: Opening the sunroof when the luggage rack crossrails are not in the full-rear position could cause damage to the sunroof or luggage rack. Verify the luggage rack crossrails are in the full-rear position before opening the sunroof. When you are done using the crossrails you must replace the sunroof stop. To replace the sunroof stop, do the following: 1. Put the crossrails in the full rear position. 2. Using the tool, put the screws back into each side rail assembly. Make sure the screws are in the ﬁrst hole in front of the crossrail. To adjust the crossrail(s), the sunroof stop (A), if equipped, must be removed. To remove the sunroof stop, do the following: 1. Find the tool (B) located in a bag in the glove box labeled TOOL KIT-ACSRY. 2. Use the tool to remove the screw located in the side rail assembly in front of the front crossrail. 3. Repeat for the other side. 4. Put the tool and the screws back in the plastic bag in the glove box. 2-42 Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net. The convenience net is designed to help keep small loads, like grocery bags, from falling over. Install the convenience net at the rear of your vehicle, just inside the liftgate/tailgate opening. Attach both the upper and lower hooks to the loops on either side of the liftgate opening. The label on the net should be in the upper left corner. The convenience net has a maximum capacity of 100 lbs (45 kg). It is not designed to hold larger, heavier loads. Store such loads on the ﬂoor of your vehicle, as far forward as you can. When not in use, it is recommended that you take down the rear convenience net to extend its life and retain its elasticity, and to keep the rear exit clear. Store the net in one of the storage compartments. Cargo Cover If your vehicle has a cargo cover, you can use it to cover items in the rear of the vehicle. Remove the cover from its pouch and place the loops found on each corner of the cover, over the four pegs in each corner of the rear if the vehicle. When it is not in use, fold up the cover and return it to the pouch. Rear Convenience Center {CAUTION: If any removable convenience item is not secured properly, it can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to secure any such item properly. Your vehicle may have a rear convenience center. The rear convenience center can be used to organize and store items in your vehicle. The extended rear convenience center, without the optional third row stowable seat, has a forward bin and rear bin. The rear convenience center, with the optional third row stowable seat, contains one storage bin. To use the convenience center, remove the carpeted mat and lift the handle(s) on the top of the lid to open the storage bin. The extended rear convenience center has a maximum weight capacity of 400 lbs (181.6 kg) on top. The shorter rear convenience center that comes with the optional third row stowable seat has a maximum weight capacity of 100 lbs (45.4 kg) on top. 2-43 Removing the Extended Rear Convenience Center 1. Make sure that all items have been removed from the top and the inside of the rear convenience center. 2. Remove the carpeted mat from the vehicle. 3. Lift the handle(s) on the top of the lid to open the rear storage bin. The center lid will also need to be opened. 4. Remove the two nuts from inside the rear storage bin. The nuts are located in the bottom of the bin. 5. Lift the rear storage bin and remove it from the rear of the vehicle. 6. Remove the two nuts inside the forward storage bin. These nuts are located along the bottom of the center divider wall. 7. Lift the forward storage bin and remove it from the rear of the vehicle. 2-44 Reinstalling the Extended Rear Convenience Center 1. Make sure that all items have been removed from the rear of the vehicle. 2. Remove the carpeted mat from the vehicle. 3. Lift the forward bin into the back of the vehicle. Place the mounting brackets onto the forward mounting bolts on the ﬂoor of the vehicle. 4. Put the nuts back onto the mounting bolts and tighten. 5. Lift the rear bin into the back of the vehicle. Place the rear bin over the center T-shaped wall on the forward bin. Push down to secure. Align the rear bin over the rear mounting bolts. 6. Put the nuts back onto the mounting bolts and tighten. 7. Push and pull on the rear storage system to make sure that it is locked into place properly. Removing the Rear Convenience Center on Vehicles with the Third Row Stowable Seat 1. Make sure that all items have been removed from the top and the inside of the rear convenience center. 2. Lift the handle(s) on the top of the lid to open the storage bin. 3. Remove the two nuts from inside the storage bin. The nuts are located in the bottom of the bin. If you are only removing the convenience center and not the stowable seat, you must replace these nuts once the bin is removed to secure the seat. 4. Lift the storage bin and remove it from the rear of the vehicle. 2-45 Reinstalling the Rear Convenience Center on Vehicles with the Third Row Stowable Seat 1. Make sure that all items have been removed from the rear of the vehicle. Sunroof If the vehicle has a sunroof, the switch to operate it is located on the headliner, between the sun visors. The sunroof switch will only work when the ignition is ON or when the ignition is OFF and retained accessory power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-20. 2. Lift the bin into the back of the vehicle. Align the bin over the rear mounting bolts. 3. Put the nuts back onto the mounting bolts and tighten. 4. Push and pull on the rear storage system to make sure that it is locked into place properly. 2-46 Notice: Opening the sunroof when the luggage rack crossrails are not in the full-rear position could cause damage to the sunroof or luggage rack. Verify the luggage rack crossrails are in the full-rear position before opening the sunroof. Press the rear of the switch to open the sunroof to the vent position. The sunshade must be opened by hand. Press and release the rear of the switch a second time to express-open the sunroof. The sunshade will open with the sunroof. Press the switch in either direction to stop it from moving. If the rear of the switch is pressed and held, the express-open operation will be overridden. To close the sunroof, press and hold the front of the switch. Vehicle Personalization In addition to the following features, your vehicle may also have features that can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-64 for more information. Memory Seat If your vehicle has this feature, the controls are located on the driver’s door panel and are used to store and recall the driver’s seat position and the outside rearview mirror position. The settings for these features can be personalized for both driver 1 and driver 2. Driver 1 and driver 2 correspond to the memory buttons labeled 1 and 2 on the driver’s door. 2-47 To store the memory settings, do the following: 1. Adjust the driver’s seat and the outside rearview mirrors to the position you would like for driving. 2. Press and hold memory button 1 for more than three seconds. A double beep will sound when the memory seat and mirror position have been stored. To store the seat and outside rearview mirror positions for a second driver, follow the previous steps, but press button 2 instead. To recall your stored positions, your vehicle must be in PARK (P). Press 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. To store an exit position for each driver, do the following: 1. Move the seat to the desired exit position. 2. Hold the button with the exit symbol, located below the memory buttons, for more than three seconds. The exit position stored will be for the most recently selected driving position (1 or 2). A double beep will sound when the exit position is stored. To use the exit feature, your vehicle must be in PARK (P). Press and release the button with the exit symbol 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 3-64. 2-48 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Other Warning Devices ...................................3-6 Horn .............................................................3-6 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ........................3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..................3-8 Flash-to-Pass .................................................3-8 Windshield Wipers ..........................................3-9 Windshield Washer .........................................3-9 Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...........................3-10 Cruise Control ..............................................3-10 Exterior Lamps .............................................3-14 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .......................3-14 Automatic Headlamp System ..........................3-15 Fog Lamps ..................................................3-15 Interior Lamps ..............................................3-16 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-16 Interior Lamps Control ...................................3-16 Headlamp Exit Delay .....................................3-17 Entry Lighting ...............................................3-17 Delayed Lighting ...........................................3-18 Exit Lighting .................................................3-18 Perimeter Lighting .........................................3-19 Front Reading Lamps ....................................3-19 Rear Reading Lamps ....................................3-19 Cargo Lamp .................................................3-19 Battery Run-Down Protection ..........................3-20 Instrument Panel Switchbank ..........................3-20 Head-Up Display (HUD) .................................3-21 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ............3-24 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .............................3-26 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ......................3-27 Climate Controls ............................................3-28 Climate Control System .................................3-28 Dual Climate Control System ..........................3-30 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...........3-33 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-36 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-37 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-38 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-39 Trip Odometer ..............................................3-39 Tachometer .................................................3-40 Safety Belt Reminder Light .............................3-40 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-41 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...................3-42 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-44 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .............3-45 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ......3-45 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-46 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-46 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-50 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-60 DIC Controls and Displays .............................3-62 DIC Vehicle Personalization ............................3-64 Audio System(s) .............................................3-74 Setting the Time ...........................................3-75 Radio with CD ..............................................3-76 Radio with Cassette and CD ..........................3-87 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................3-100 Navigation/Radio System ..............................3-114 Rear Seat Entertainment System ...................3-115 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ................................3-129 Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................3-132 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ......................3-132 Radio Reception .........................................3-133 Care of the Cassette Tape Player .................3-134 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ........................3-135 Care of the CD and DVD Player ...................3-135 Fixed Mast Antenna ....................................3-135 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............3-135 Message Center .............................................3-51 Passenger Seatbelt Reminder Message ...........3-51 Service Traction System Warning Message ......3-51 Traction Active Message ................................3-52 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message ..................................................3-52 Charging System Indicator Message ................3-53 Reduced Engine Power Message ....................3-53 Low Oil Pressure Message ............................3-54 Change Engine Oil Message ..........................3-55 Door Ajar Warning Message ...........................3-55 Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message ..................3-55 Check Gas Cap Message ..............................3-56 PASS-Key® III Security Message ....................3-56 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message .......3-56 Low Washer Fluid Warning Message ...............3-57 Low Fuel Warning Message ...........................3-57 Low Brake Fluid Warning Message .................3-58 Service Vehicle Soon Message .......................3-58 Program Mode Message ................................3-59 Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery Low Warning Message ...............................3-59 Parking Lamp Warning Message .....................3-60 Highbeam Out Warning Message ....................3-60 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Exterior/Interior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-14 and Interior Lamps on page 3-16. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. C. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. D. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-38. E. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-23. F. Instrument Panel Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-36. G. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-74. H. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-132. I. Head-Up Display Switch and Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls (If Equipped). See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-21 and DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-62. J. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-9. K. Ignition Switch. See Ignition Positions on page 2-20. L. Climate Controls. See Climate Control System on page 3-28, Dual Climate Control System on page 3-30 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-33. M. Instrument Panel Switchbank. See Instrument Panel Switchbank on page 3-20. N. Front Armrest Storage. See Front Armrest Storage Area on page 2-39. O. Ashtray/Cigarette Lighter/Accessory Power Outlet/Cell Phone Storage/Cupholders. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-27, Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-26, Cell Phone Storage Area on page 2-39, Floor Console Storage Area on page 2-39 and Cupholder(s) on page 2-38. P. Floor Console Fuse Block. See Floor Console Fuse Block on page 5-101. Q. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-38. 3-5 Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise the steering wheel to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. To tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and pull the lever. Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Hazard Warning Flashers 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. 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 is not in the ignition. 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, your turn signals will not work. Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. 3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: (cid:127) G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-7. (cid:127) 5 3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. Flash-to-Pass. See Flash-to-Pass on page 3-8. (cid:127) WIPER N Windshield Wipers. See Windshield Wipers on page 3-9. (cid:127) L PUSH Windshield Washer. See Windshield (cid:127) CRUISE I Cruise Control. See Cruise Control Washer on page 3-9. on page 3-10. 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 will not see your turn signal. 3-7 (cid:127) If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows do not 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 5-101. 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, 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 (if equipped), will also be on. Flash-to-Pass When the headlamps are off, pull the lever toward you to momentarily turn on the high beams. This will signal that you are going to pass. When you release the lever, they will turn off. 3-8 Windshield Wipers WIPER N: Turn the band marked WIPER to control the windshield wipers. MIST: 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. Delay: 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, 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 Wiper/Washer 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 5-33. 3-10 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. {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. 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. 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. 3-12 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. (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 low-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. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. 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 3-64 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 3-64. 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 3-64. 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 3-64. 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 climate 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 3-62 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 3-57. 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 3-58. 3-21 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Under warning conditions, the CHECK GAGES message will illuminate in the HUD. Look at the instrument panel cluster for more information. Notice: If you try to use the HUD image as a parking aid, you may misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle. Do not use the HUD image as a parking aid. 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 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. 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. 3-22 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. 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: 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. 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 5-101. Keep in mind that the windshield is part of the HUD. See Windshield Replacement on page 5-49. 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 amber light amber/amber lights amber/amber/ red lights & continuous chime amber/amber/ red lights ﬂashing & continuous chime English 5 ft 40 in 20 in Metric 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 5-94. Accessory Power Outlet(s) 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. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating. 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 Ashtray(s) 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. Notice: items 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, pins, or other ﬂammable 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. u 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: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not 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. u 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: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not 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. Adjust the temperature offset indicator that is located below the temperature display. If the larger center bar is only illuminated, the passenger side will be adjust to the same temperature setting as the driver side. Each bar that is illuminated to the + side of the center bar indicates that the passenger side will control to a warmer setting than the driver side. Each bar illuminated to the — side of the center bar indicates that the passenger side will control to a cooler setting than the driver side. 4. Wait for the system to regulate. This may take from 10 to 30 minutes. Then adjust the temperature as necessary. 5. To turn the system off, press the passenger’s knob. 3-33 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. 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. 3-34 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. 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

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