2007 Buick Rendezvous Owners Manual

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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 496. 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 set position that prevents 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 set position. 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. 158 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 (With Three Round LED) on page 147 or Universal Home Remote System (With One Triangular LED) on page 148 for more information. If your vehicle has the OnStar® System, the OnStar® buttons will replace the storage compartment. See OnStar® System on page 144 for more information. If your vehicle has a sunroof, the mini console contains the Universal Home Remote 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. 159 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. 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. 160 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. 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. 161 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 the vehicle has one, 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. Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 332. To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you are 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 the vehicle has one. 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. 162 Your luggage carrier has release levers within the end of each crossrail support. To adjust the crossrail(s), the sunroof stop (A), if the vehicle has one, 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. 163 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. 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. 164 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. 165 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. 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. 166 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. 167 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. 168 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. 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. 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 129. 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. 169 ✍ NOTES 170 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ........................ 174 Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 176 Other Warning Devices ............................. 176 Horn .......................................................... 176 Tilt Wheel .................................................. 177 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .................. 177 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ................. 178 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .......... 179 Flash-to-Pass ............................................ 179 Windshield Wipers ..................................... 179 Windshield Washer .................................... 180 Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...................... 180 Cruise Control ........................................... 181 Exterior Lamps .......................................... 185 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ................. 186 Automatic Headlamp System ..................... 187 Fog Lamps ................................................ 187 Interior Lamps ........................................... 188 Instrument Panel Brightness ...................... 188 Interior Lamps Control ............................... 188 Headlamp Exit Delay ................................. 189 Entry Lighting ............................................ 189 Delayed Lighting ........................................ 190 Exit Lighting .............................................. 190 Perimeter Lighting ..................................... 191 Front Reading Lamps ................................ 191 Rear Reading Lamps ................................ 191 Cargo Lamp .............................................. 192 Battery Run-Down Protection ..................... 192 Instrument Panel Switchbank ..................... 192 Head-Up Display (HUD) ............................ 193 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ...... 196 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ........................ 199 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ................ 200 Climate Controls ......................................... 200 Climate Control System ............................. 200 Dual Climate Control System ..................... 203 Dual Automatic Climate Control System .... 206 Outlet Adjustment ...................................... 210 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ..... 211 Instrument Panel Cluster ........................... 212 Speedometer and Odometer ...................... 213 Trip Odometer ........................................... 213 Tachometer ............................................... 214 Safety Belt Reminder Light ........................ 215 Airbag Readiness Light ............................. 215 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............. 217 Brake System Warning Light ..................... 219 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...... 220 171 Section 3 Instrument Panel Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...................................................... 220 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ............ 221 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ........................ 222 Fuel Gage ................................................. 225 Message Center .......................................... 225 Passenger Seatbelt Reminder Message ..... 226 Service Traction System Warning Message ................................................ 226 Traction Active Message ........................... 227 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message ................................................ 227 Charging System Indicator Message .......... 228 Reduced Engine Power Message .............. 228 Low Oil Pressure Message ........................ 229 Change Engine Oil Message ..................... 230 Door Ajar Warning Message ...................... 230 Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message ............ 230 Check Gas Cap Message ......................... 231 PASS-Key® III Security Message ............... 231 Low Washer Fluid Warning Message ......... 231 Low Fuel Warning Message ...................... 232 Low Brake Fluid Warning Message ........... 232 Service Vehicle Soon Message ................. 233 172 Program Mode Message ........................... 233 Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery Low Warning Message ........................... 234 Parking Lamp Warning Message ............... 234 Highbeam Out Warning Message .............. 235 Driver Information Center (DIC) .................. 235 DIC Controls and Displays ........................ 236 DIC Compass ............................................ 238 DIC Vehicle Personalization ....................... 240 Audio System(s) ......................................... 250 Setting the Time ........................................ 252 Radio with CD ........................................... 252 Radio with Six-Disc CD ............................. 262 XM Radio Messages ................................. 276 Navigation/Radio System ........................... 277 Rear Seat Entertainment System ............... 277 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................. 293 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................. 296 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................. 296 Radio Reception ........................................ 297 Care of Your CDs and DVDs .................... 298 Care of the CD and DVD Player ............... 298 Fixed Mast Antenna .................................. 299 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ....... 299 ✍ NOTES 173 Instrument Panel Overview 174 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Exterior/Interior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 185 and Interior Lamps on page 188. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 177. C. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 176. D. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 212. E. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 132. F. Instrument Panel Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 210. G. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 250. H. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 296. I. Head-Up Display Switch and Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls (If Equipped). See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 193 and DIC Controls and Displays on page 236. J. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 363. K. Ignition Switch. See Ignition Positions on page 128. L. Climate Controls. See Climate Control System on page 200, Dual Climate Control System on page 203 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 206. M. Instrument Panel Switchbank. See Instrument Panel Switchbank on page 192. N. Front Armrest Storage. See Front Armrest Storage Area on page 160. O. Ashtray/Cigarette Lighter/Accessory Power Outlet/Cell Phone Storage/Cupholders. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 200, Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 199, Cell Phone Storage Area on page 159, Floor Console Storage Area on page 160 and Cupholder(s) on page 158. P. Floor Console Fuse Block. See Floor Console Fuse Block on page 463. Q. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 158. 175 Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂashers 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. The hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what ignition position the 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. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn. 176 Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel lets you 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 lets you 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. 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 178. (cid:127) 5 3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 179. (cid:127) Flash-to-Pass. See Flash-to-Pass on page 179. (cid:127) WIPER N Windshield Wipers. See Windshield Wipers on page 179. 177 (cid:127) L PUSH Windshield Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 180. (cid:127) CRUISE I Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on page 181. 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. 178 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. 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 463. 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 the vehicle has this, 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. 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, carefully 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. 179 Windshield Washer Rear Window Wiper/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. The rear window washer/wiper switch is located in the instrument panel switchbank. See Instrument Panel Switchbank on page 192. 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. 180 =(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 388. 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. The rear window washer uses the same ﬂuid bottle as the windshield washer. However, the rear window washer will run out of ﬂuid before the windshield washer. If you can wash your windshield but not your rear window, check the ﬂuid level. Remember that a damaged wiper blade may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, carefully clear ice and snow from the wiper blade before using it. If it is frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw the wiper blade. If your blade becomes damaged, get a new blade or blade insert. {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. 181 The cruise controls are located on the end of the turn signal/ multifunction lever. 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. 182 {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 excessive wheel slip, 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 310. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on. 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. 183 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. (cid:127) 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. 184 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. 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). 185 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: (cid:127) The ignition is on. (cid:127) The exterior lamps control is in AUTO. (cid:127) The shift lever is not in PARK (P). 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. Instrument Panel Lights <(Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following: (cid:127) Taillamps (cid:127) 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. 186 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: (cid:127) The ignition is in ON. (cid:127) 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. 187 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. 188 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: (cid:127) The ignition is turned to OFF. (cid:127) The exterior lamp control is in the AUTO position. (cid:127) LOCK is pressed on the remote keyless entry transmitter. It is dark enough outside. (cid:127) 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: (cid:127) The ignition is turned to ON. (cid:127) 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 240 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. (cid:127) 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. 189 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. (cid:127) The interior lamp control is in the DOOR position. (cid:127) 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: (cid:127) 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 has with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you can program this feature on or off. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 240. Exit Lighting If your vehicle has 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: (cid:127) The vehicle is in PARK (P). (cid:127) The key is out of the ignition. (cid:127) 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: (cid:127) 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 has the Driver Information Center (DIC), you can program this feature on or off. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 240. 190 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: (cid:127) The ignition is turned to OFF. (cid:127) 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. (cid:127) 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: (cid:127) Turn the ignition to ON. (cid:127) Turn the exterior lamp control out of the AUTO position. 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. If your vehicle has the Driver Information Center (DIC), you can program this feature on or off. See “Lock Feedback” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 240. 191 Cargo Lamp The cargo lamp is located in the rear of the vehicle, above the liftgate opening. It comes on automatically each time you open the doors, if the interior lamp control is in the DOOR position. There are two reading lamps located on the cargo lamp. To turn either reading lamp on or off, press the button located next to the lamp. Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery, in case you accidentally leave the interior or exterior lamps on. If the interior lamps are left on while the ignition is in OFF, they will automatically turn off after 10 minutes. If the exterior lamps are left on while the ignition is in OFF with all doors and the liftgate closed, they will automatically turn off after 10 minutes. If your vehicle has less than 14 miles (24 km) on the odometer, the battery saver will turn off the lamps after only three minutes. If the interior lamps are turned off as a result of the battery saver feature, they may be turned back on by turning the interior lamp control to OFF and then back to ON. The battery saver will not turn the interior lamps off automatically after doing this. They will have to be turned off manually. Instrument Panel Switchbank There is an instrument panel switchbank located below the 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 180. (cid:127) Traction Disable. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 310. (cid:127) Park Aid Disable. See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 196. (cid:127) Heated Seats. See Heated Seats on page 11. 192 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 236 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: (cid:127) Turn Signal Indicators. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 177. (cid:127) High-Beam Indicator. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 179. (cid:127) Low-Fuel Warning Message. See Low Fuel Warning Message on page 232. 193 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 227. (cid:127) Low Oil Pressure. See Low Oil Pressure Message on page 229. (cid:127) Charging System Indicator. See Charging System Indicator Message on page 228. (cid:127) Low Brake Fluid Warning. See Low Brake Fluid Warning Message on page 232. If you try to use the HUD image as a Notice: 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. Under warning conditions, the CHECK GAGES message will illuminate in the HUD. Look at the instrument panel cluster for more information. 194 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. 195 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: (cid:127) The HUD unit is covered (cid:127) The HUD dimmer knob is adjusted incorrectly (cid:127) 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 463. Keep in mind that the windshield is part of the HUD. See Windshield Replacement on page 404. 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. 196 {CAUTION: The Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist (URPA) system does not replace driver vision. URPA does not: (cid:127) Operate above speeds of 3 mph (5 km/h). (cid:127) Detect objects more than 5 feet (1.5 meters) behind the vehicle. This distance may be less during warmer or humid weather. (cid:127) Detect objects that are below the bumper, underneath the vehicle, or that are very close to the vehicle. (cid:127) Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets. So if you do not use proper care before backing up, you could hit a vehicle, child, pedestrian, bicyclist, or pet, resulting in vehicle damage, injury, or death. Even though the vehicle has the URPA system, always check carefully before backing up by checking behind your vehicle. 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). 197 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 1 ft Metric 1.5 m 1.0 m 0.5 m 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. 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 455. 198 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 of 20 amperes. 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 of 20 amperes. 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: Improper use of the power outlet can cause 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. 199 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. 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: ﬂammable 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 200 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 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. 201 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): 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. 202 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. 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. 203 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. 204 @(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. 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. 205 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. 206 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 PASS TEMP indicator that is located below the temperature display. If only the larger center bar is lit, the passenger side will be adjust to the same temperature setting as the driver side. Each bar that is lit to the + side of the center bar indicates that the passenger side will control to a warmer setting than the driver side. Each bar lit 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. 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. 207 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. 208 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. 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): 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 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. 209 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) Do not use any non-GM approved hood deﬂectors that could 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: 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. 210 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 are working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there’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 are a big help. Your vehicle also has a message center that works along with the warning lights and gages. See Message Center on page 225. 211 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 212 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. 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 235. 213 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 ﬁve 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. 214 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, then it will ﬂash for several more. If the driver remains unbuckled when the ignition is on and the vehicle is in motion, the chime and the safety belt light will be repeated. You should buckle your safety belt. 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 88. For more information on safety belt pretensioners, see Safety Belt Pretensioners on page 56. 215 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. 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. {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. 216 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your rearview mirror has a passenger airbag status indicator. United States 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). {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 if the airbag is turned on. 217 Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. 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 215. {CAUTION: Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is failsafe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. We recommend that rear-facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat, even if the airbag is 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 98 for more on this, including important safety information. 218 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 does not 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 is not 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. United States

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