2006 Cadillac DTS Owners Manual

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Your vehicle may have a heated steering wheel. If your vehicle has this feature, the power tilt wheel control is located on the outboard side of the steering column. The button for this feature is located on the steering wheel. Press the button to turn the heated steering wheel on or off. A light on the button will display while the feature is on. The steering wheel will take about three minutes to start heating. To operate the power tilt feature, push the control up and the steering wheel will tilt up. Push the control down and the steering wheel will go down. Push the control forward and the steering wheel moves toward the front of the vehicle. Push the control rearward and the steering wheel moves toward the rear of the vehicle. To set the memory position, see DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-88 and Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2-51. 3-7 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 3-8 (cid:127) 3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-9 Flash-To-Pass Feature (cid:127) N Windshield Wipers. See Windshield Wipers on page 3-13. (cid:127) L Windshield Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 3-15. (cid:127) _ Heated Washer Fluid. See Windshield Washer on page 3-15. 3-8 Turn and Lane-Change Signals To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. The lever returns automatically when the turn is complete. If you momentarily press and release the lever, the turn signal will ﬂash 3 times. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster and in the outside rearview mirror will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is complete. The lever returns when it is released. If the turn signal is left on, a warning chime will sound and the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display TURN SIGNAL ON after driving about a mile to remind you to turn it off. Arrows that ﬂash rapidly when signaling for a turn or lane change may be caused by a burned out signal bulb. Other drivers will not see the turn signal. Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible accidents. Check the fuse and for burned-out bulbs if the arrow fails to work when signaling a turn. See Rear Underseat Fuse Block on page 5-96. (cid:127) Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Push forward to change the headlamps from low beam to high. Pull the lever back and then release it to change from high beam to low. This light on the instrument panel cluster will be on, indicating high-beam usage. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System If your vehicle has this feature, be sure to read this entire section before using it. The system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. 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 or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. 3-9 The FCA control is located on the steering wheel. To enable or disable FCA, press the Adaptive Cruise Control button. See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 3-19. FCA is enabled when the green light on the button is lit. FCA is disabled when the green light is off. The Forward Collision Alert (FCA) system provides an audible and visual alert if you approach a vehicle too quickly that is directly ahead. FCA also provides a visual alert with no audible alert if you are following another vehicle much too closely. The FCA alert symbol is located on top of the instrument panel to the right of the driver. FCA uses the Adaptive Cruise Control radar to detect a vehicle directly ahead, in your path, within a distance of 328 ft (100 m) and operates at speeds above 20 mph (32 km/h). {CAUTION: FCA is only a warning system and does not apply the brakes. When you are approaching a vehicle or object too rapidly or when you are following a vehicle too closely that is ahead of you, FCA may not provide you with enough time to avoid a collision. FCA is not designed to warn the driver of pedestrians or animals. Your complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 4-2. 3-10 {CAUTION: Alerting the Driver The FCA alert symbol will ﬂash and a warning beep will sound when driver action may be required. (cid:127) On winding roads, FCA may not detect a vehicle ahead. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you. Do not rely on FCA on winding roads. (cid:127) When weather limits visibility, such as in fog, rain, or snow, FCA performance is limited. There may not be enough warning distance to the vehicle in front of you. Do not rely on FCA in low visibility conditions. {CAUTION: When FCA is enabled, the Adaptive Cruise Control switch is on. If you press another Adaptive Cruise Control button, you might go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Be careful not to press adaptive cruise buttons unless you want to use cruise control. The alert symbol will ﬂash when: (cid:127) Your vehicle is approaching another vehicle too quickly. (cid:127) Your vehicle is following a vehicle ahead of you much too closely. See Defensive Driving on page 4-2 for more information. 3-11 Detecting the Vehicle Ahead The vehicle ahead symbol, located next to the FCA symbol, will only appear when a vehicle ahead of you is detected in your path. If this symbol does not appear, or disappears brieﬂy, FCA will not respond to vehicles you may see ahead. The symbol may disappear on curves, highway exit ramps, or hills. Also, when another vehicle enters the same lane as you, the FCA system will not detect the vehicle until it is completely in your driving lane. {CAUTION: When the Adaptive Cruise Control radar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt, it may not detect a vehicle ahead. FCA may not help you avoid a collision under these conditions. Do not use FCA when the radar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. Keep your radar clean. See “Cleaning the System” under Adaptive Cruise Control on page 3-19. {CAUTION: FCA may not detect and warn soon enough to stationary or slow-moving vehicles or other objects ahead of you. You could crash into an object ahead of you. Do not rely on FCA when approaching stationary or slow-moving vehicles or other objects. Unnecessary Alerts FCA may occasionally provide alerts that you consider unnecessary. It could respond to a turning vehicle ahead of you, guard rails, signs, and other stationary objects. This is normal operation, your vehicle does not need service. Other Messages There are three messages that may appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC). They are CLEAN RADAR, RADAR CRUISE NOT READY and SERVICE RADAR CRUISE. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-76. 3-12 Cleaning the System The radar can become blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. If so, you may need to turn off the engine and clean the lens. See “Cleaning the System” under Adaptive Cruise Control on page 3-19. Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass. Pull and hold the turn signal lever toward you to use. When you do, the following will occur: If the headlamps are either off or in the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) mode, the high-beam headlamps will turn on. They will stay on as long as you hold the lever there. Release the lever to turn them off. If the headlamps are on high beam, they will switch to low beam. To return to high beam, push the lever away from you. Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. 8(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 wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band on mist longer. N(Delay): 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 the top of the lever, the shorter the delay. 6 (Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you to the ﬁrst solid band past the delay settings. For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to the second solid band past the delay settings. To stop the wipers, move the band to off. 1 (High Speed): For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to the second solid band past the delay settings. 9(Off): To stop the wipers, move the band to off. Be sure to 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 worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. Your vehicle is equipped with wiper-activated headlamps. After the windshield wipers have been on for approximately six seconds, the headlamps will automatically turn on. See Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 3-34 for more information. 3-13 (cid:127) (cid:127) Rainsense™ II Wipers If your vehicle has this feature, the moisture sensor is mounted on the interior side of the windshield behind the rearview mirror. It is used to automatically operate the wipers by monitoring the amount of moisture build-up on the windshield. Wipes occur as needed to clear the windshield depending on driving conditions and the sensitivity setting. In light rain or snow, fewer wipes will occur. In heavy rain or snow, wipes will occur more frequently. The Rainsense™ II wipers operate in a delay mode as well as a continuous low or high speed as needed. If the system is left on for long periods of time, occasional wipes may occur without any moisture on the windshield. This is normal and indicates that the Rainsense™ II system is activated. The Rainsense™ II system can be activated by turning the wiper band to one of the ﬁve sensitivity levels indicated on the wiper stalk. The position closest to off is the lowest sensitivity setting, level one. This allows more rain or snow to collect on the windshield between wipes. Turning the wiper band away from you to higher sensitivity levels increases the sensitivity of the system and frequency of wipes. The highest sensitivity setting, level ﬁve is closest to low. A single wipe will occur each time you turn the wiper stalk to a higher sensitivity level to indicate that the sensitivity level has been increased. Notice: Going through an automatic car wash with the wipers on can damage them. Turn the wipers off when going through an automatic car wash. The mist and wash cycles operate as normal and are not affected by the Rainsense™ II function. The Rainsense™ II system can be overridden at any time by manually turning the wiper band to low or high speed. When Rainsense™ II is active, the headlamps will turn on automatically. The headlamps will turn off again once the wipers turn off if it is light enough outside. If it is dark, they will remain on. See Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 3-34 for more information. Notice: Do not place stickers or other items on the exterior glass surface directly in front of the moisture sensor. Doing this could cause the moisture sensor to malfunction. 3-14 Windshield Washer {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. J Washer Fluid: Press and release this paddle, located at the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever, to spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield. The wipers will clear the windshield and either stop or return to your preset speed. For more washer cycles, press and hold the paddle. _ Heated Washer Fluid: If your vehicle is equipped, the heated windshield washer ﬂuid system may be used to help clear ice, snow, tree sap, or bugs from your windshield. Sliding the switch on the signal/multifunction lever to this position and then releasing it will activate the heated windshield washer ﬂuid system. This activation will initiate four heated wash/wipe cycles. The ﬁrst heated wash/wipe cycle may take up to 40 seconds to occur, depending on outside temperature. After the ﬁrst wash/wipe cycle, it may take up to 20 seconds for each of the remaining cycles. The heated windshield washer ﬂuid system may be turned off at any time by sliding the switch on the signal/multifunction lever to this position again. When the heated windshield washer ﬂuid system is activated under certain outside temperature conditions, steam may ﬂow out of the washer nozzles for a short period of time before washer ﬂuid is sprayed. This is a normal condition. A message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the washer ﬂuid is low. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-76. 3-15 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 4-9. 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. Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This is helpful on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When cruise control is on, you will see a cruise light on the instrument panel cluster. When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. {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. 3-16 The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel. The cruise light on the instrument panel cluster will come on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed. I (On): This position activates the system. + RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press this button to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed. –SET (Set): Press this button to set the speed. [ (Cancel): Press this button to cancel cruise control. Cruise control will not work if your parking brake is set, or if the master cylinder brake ﬂuid level is low. If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off. 1. Press the cruise control button. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press the SET button located on the steering wheel and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This shuts off the cruise control. But you do not need to reset it. Once the vehicle is traveling approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can press the RES (resume/accelerate) button to return to your desired preset speed. The cruise light will be displayed again. The vehicle will return to and stay at your preset speed. If you press and hold the RES button, the vehicle speed will increase until you release the button or apply the brake. Unless you want to go faster, do not press and hold the RES button. 3-17 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: (cid:127) Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the SET button, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You will now cruise at the higher speed. (cid:127) Press the RES button. Hold it there until you get up to the speed that you want, and then release the button. To increase your speed in very small amounts, brieﬂy press the RES button and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will speed up approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h). The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the cruise control speed by pressing the SET button. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: (cid:127) Press the SET button until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, push the SET button brieﬂy. Each time you do this, the vehicle will slow down approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h). 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. 3-18 (cid:127) 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. Applying the brake or shifting into a lower gear will take you out of cruise control. If you need to apply the brake or shift to a lower gear due to the grade of the downhill slope, you may not want to attempt to use your cruise control feature. Ending Cruise Control To turn off the cruise control, step lightly on the brake pedal, or press the cancel button on the steering wheel. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. Adaptive Cruise Control If your vehicle has this feature, be sure to read this entire section before using it. The system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. 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 or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. 3-19 Adaptive Cruise Control is an enhancement to traditional cruise control. It allows you to keep cruise control engaged in moderate traffic conditions without having to constantly reset your cruise control. Adaptive Cruise Control uses radar to detect a vehicle directly ahead in your path, within a distance of 330 ft (100 m), and operates at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h). When it is engaged by the driver, the system can apply limited braking or acceleration of the vehicle automatically to maintain a selected follow distance to the vehicle ahead. Braking is limited to 0.25 g’s (2.45 m/sec2) of deceleration, which is comparable to moderate application of the vehicle’s brakes. To disengage Adaptive Cruise Control, apply the brake. If no vehicle is in your path, your vehicle will react like traditional cruise control. {CAUTION: Adaptive Cruise Control will not apply hard braking or bring the vehicle to a complete stop. It will not respond to stopped vehicles, pedestrians or animals. When you are approaching a vehicle or object, Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a collision. Your complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 4-2. 3-20 CAUTION: (Continued) (cid:127) When weather limits visibility, such as when in fog, rain, or snow conditions, Adaptive Cruise Control performance is limited. There may not be enough distance to adapt to the changing traffic conditions. Do not use cruise control when visibility is low. The Adaptive Cruise controls are located on the steering wheel. {CAUTION: (cid:127) On winding roads, Adaptive Cruise Control may not detect a vehicle ahead. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you. Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control on winding roads. (cid:127) Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a crash when you are driving in conditions where vehicles may suddenly slow or stop ahead of you, enter your lane, or cross your vehicle’s path. If you are driving in these conditions, do not use Adaptive Cruise Control. The warning beep and alert symbol may indicate that you are driving in conditions where Adaptive Cruise Control should not be used. See “Alerting the Driver” in this section. (cid:127) On slippery roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. CAUTION: (Continued) The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel. 3-21 ] (On): This position activates the system. + Resume (Resume/Accelerate): Push this button to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to increase the set speed when Adaptive Cruise Control is already active. − Set: Press this button to set the speed or to decrease the set speed when Adaptive Cruise Control is already active. [ (Cancel): Press this button to cancel adaptive cruise control. + (Increase Following Distance): Press this button to increase the distance between your vehicle and other vehicles. − (Decrease Following Distance): Press this button to decrease the distance between your vehicle and other vehicles. Adaptive cruise control will not work if the master cylinder brake ﬂuid level is low. Engaging Adaptive Cruise Control With the Set Button {CAUTION: If you leave your Adaptive Cruise Control switch 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 Adaptive Cruise Control switch off until you want to use cruise control. The set speed is selected by the driver. This is the speed you will travel if there is no vehicle detected in your path. 3-22 Increasing Set Speed While Using Adaptive Cruise Control There are two ways to increase the set speed: (cid:127) Use the accelerator to get to the higher speed. Press the SET button and then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You will now cruise at the higher speed. (cid:127) Press the RES button. Hold it there until the desired set speed is displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC), then release the switch. To increase your set speed in very small amounts, move the switch brieﬂy to RES. Each time you do this, your vehicle set speed will increase by 1 mph (1 km/h). Your vehicle will not reach the set speed until the system determines there is not a vehicle in front of you. At that point, your vehicle speed will increase to the set speed. To set Adaptive Cruise Control, do the following: 1. Press the ] (On) button. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press in the −SET button and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Once Adaptive Cruise Control is set, it may immediately apply the brakes if it detects a vehicle ahead is too close or moving slower than your vehicle. The on symbol is located on the display at the top of the instrument panel to the right of the driver. When the on symbol is lit on the display, it indicates that Adaptive Cruise Control is active. A message on the DIC will also display when Adaptive Cruise Control is set. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-76. Keep in mind speed limits, surrounding traffic speeds, and weather conditions when adjusting your set speed. If your vehicle is in Adaptive Cruise Control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the Adaptive Cruise Control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9 and StabiliTrak® System on page 4-10. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the Adaptive Cruise Control back on. 3-23 Decreasing Set Speed While Using Adaptive Cruise Control Press the SET button until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, brieﬂy press the SET button. Each time you do this, your set speed will decrease by 1 mph (1 km/h) slower. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your Adaptive Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This will disengage the Adaptive Cruise Control. But you do not need to reset it. Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, press the RES button. Adaptive Cruise Control will be engaged with the previously chosen set speed. Selecting the Follow Distance (GAP) When the system detects a slower moving vehicle, it will adjust your vehicle’s speed and maintain the follow distance (gap) you select. Use the plus and minus buttons on the steering wheel to adjust the follow distance. Press the plus button to increase the distance or the minust button to decrease the distance. The ﬁrst button press will show you the current follow distance setting on the DIC. Your current follow distance setting will be maintained until you change it. There are six follow distances to choose from. The follow distance selection ranges from near to far (one second to two seconds follow time). The distance maintained for a selected follow distance will vary based on vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle speed the further back your vehicle will follow. Consider traffic and weather conditions when selecting the follow distance. The range of selectable distances may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions. If you prefer to travel at a follow distance farther than Adaptive Cruise Control allows, disengage the system and drive manually. 3-24 Alerting the Driver The Adaptive Cruise Control alert symbol is located on the display at the top of the instrument panel to the right of the driver. The alert symbol will ﬂash and a warning beep will sound when driver action may be required. If Adaptive Cruise Control is engaged, the alert symbol will ﬂash when: (cid:127) Adaptive Cruise Control cannot apply sufficient braking because you are approaching a vehicle too rapidly. The vehicle speed drops below about 20 mph (32 km/h). (cid:127) A temporary condition prohibits Adaptive Cruise Control from operating. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-76 for more information. (cid:127) A malfunction is detected in the system. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-76 for more information. See Defensive Driving on page 4-2. {CAUTION: Adaptive Cruise Control has only limited braking ability to slow your vehicle. In some cases, Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a collision. Be ready to take action and apply the brakes yourself. See Defensive Driving on page 4-2. Approaching and Following a Vehicle The Vehicle Ahead symbol is located on the top of the instrument panel to the right of the driver. The Vehicle Ahead symbol will only appear when a vehicle is detected in your path. 3-25 (cid:127) If this symbol does not appear, or disappears brieﬂy, Adaptive Cruise Control will not respond to vehicles you may see ahead. {CAUTION: When the Adaptive Cruise Control radar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt, it may not detect a vehicle ahead. Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a collision. Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control when the radar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. Keep your radar clean. See “Cleaning the System” later in this section. Adaptive Cruise Control will automatically slow your vehicle down when approaching a slower moving vehicle. It will then adjust your speed to follow the vehicle in front at the selected follow distance. Your speed will increase or decrease to follow the vehicle in front of you but will not exceed the set speed. It may apply limited braking, if necessary. When braking is active, your brake lights will come on. Braking may feel or sound different than if you were applying the brakes yourself. This is normal. Stationary or Very Slow-Moving Objects {CAUTION: Adaptive Cruise Control may not detect and react to stationary or slow-moving vehicles or other objects ahead of you. You could crash into an object ahead of you. Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control when approaching stationary or slow-moving vehicles or other objects. {CAUTION: Adaptive Cruise Control may not detect and react to stationary or slow-moving vehicles or other objects ahead of you. Your vehicle may accelerate toward objects, such as a stopped vehicle that suddenly appears after the lead vehicle changes lanes. Your complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes. 3-26 Curves in the Road {CAUTION: Due to Adaptive Cruise Control limitations in curves, it may respond to a vehicle in another lane, or may not have time to react to a vehicle in your lane. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you, or lose control of your vehicle. Give extra attention in curves and be ready to use the brakes if necessary. Select an appropriate speed while driving in curves. Adaptive Cruise Control may operate differently in a sharp curve. It may reduce your speed if the curve is too sharp. Low-Speed Deactivation If your speed falls below 20 mph (32 km/h) while following a vehicle ahead, Adaptive Cruise Control will begin to disengage. The Driver Alert symbol will ﬂash and the warning beep will sound. The driver must take action since Adaptive Cruise Control will not slow the vehicle to a stop. Passing a Vehicle/Adaptive Cruise Control Override If you need to increase speed to pass a vehicle, use the accelerator pedal. While you are doing this, the system will not automatically apply the brakes. A message will appear on the DIC. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-76. Once you remove your foot from the accelerator pedal, Adaptive Cruise Control will return to normal operation and be able to apply the brakes, if needed. {CAUTION: If you rest your foot on the accelerator pedal, the system will not automatically apply the brakes. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you. Do not rest your foot on the accelerator pedal when using Adaptive Cruise Control. 3-27 When following a vehicle and entering a curve, Adaptive Cruise Control could lose track of the vehicle in your lane and accelerate your vehicle. When this happens the Vehicle Ahead symbol will not appear. Adaptive Cruise Control may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes. Adaptive Cruise Control may, occasionally, provide a driver alert and/or braking that you consider unnecessary. It could respond to signs, guardrails, and other stationary objects when entering or exiting a curve. This is normal operation. Your vehicle does not need service. 3-28 Highway Exit Ramps {CAUTION: Adaptive Cruise Control may lose track of the vehicle ahead and accelerate up to your set speed while entering or on highway exit ramps. You could be startled by this acceleration and even lose control of the vehicle. Disengage Adaptive Cruise Control before entering a highway exit ramp. Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control while entering or on exit ramps. Other Vehicle Lane Changes Using Adaptive Cruise Control on Hills and When Towing a Trailer How well Adaptive Cruise Control will work on hills and when towing a trailer depends on your speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions and the steepness of the hills. It may not detect a vehicle in your lane while driving on hills. When going up steep hills, you may want to use the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, especially when towing a trailer, you may want to brake to keep your speed down. Applying the brake disengages the system. You may choose not to use Adaptive Cruise Control on steep hills, especially when towing a trailer. If another vehicle enters the same lane as you, Adaptive Cruise Control will not detect the vehicle until it is completely in the lane. Be ready to take action and apply the brakes yourself. 3-29 Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control To disengage the system, apply the brake pedal, press the cancel button, or press the Adaptive Cruise Control button. Erasing Set Speed Memory When you press the Adaptive Cruise Control button or turn the ignition off, the set speed memory is erased. Other Messages There are three additional messages that may appear on the DIC. They are SERVICE RADAR CRUISE, RADAR CRUISE NOT READY and CLEAN RADAR. These messages will appear to indicate a problem with the Adaptive Cruise Control. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-76 for more information. Cleaning the System The radar can become blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. If so, you may need to turn off the engine and clean the lens. Remember, do not use Adaptive Cruise Control in icy conditions, or when visibility is low, such as in fog, rain or snow. The emblem/lens is located in the center of the grille. To clean the emblem/lens, wipe the surface with a soft cloth. After cleaning the emblem/lens, try to engage the Adaptive Cruise Control. If you are unable to do so, see your dealer. 3-30 Exterior Lamps The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. It controls the following systems: (cid:127) Headlamps Taillamps (cid:127) Parking Lamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Fog Lamps The exterior lamps control has four positions: 9(Off): Turn the control to this position to turn off the exterior lamps except for Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this position to automatically turn on the headlamps at normal brightness, together with the following: (cid:127) Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Intellibeam™ ;(Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with the following: Instrument Panel Lights License Plate Lamps Tail Lamps (cid:127) Side Marker Lamps The parking brake indicator light will come on and stay on while the parking lamps are on with the engine off and the ignition in ACCESSORY or RUN. 2(Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s door when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. - (Fog Lamps): Press the exterior lamps control to turn on the fog lamps. See Fog Lamps on page 3-35. Intellibeam™ Intelligent High-Beam Headlamp Control System If your vehicle has this feature, be sure to read this entire section before using it. Intellibeam™ is an enhancement to your vehicle’s headlamp system. Using a digital light sensor on your rearview mirror, this system will turn the vehicle’s high-beam headlamps on and off according to surrounding traffic conditions. The Intellibeam™ system will turn your high-beam headlamps on when it is dark enough, there is no other traffic present, and the Intellibeam system is enabled. Turning On and Enabling Intellibeam™ Press and release the Intellibeam™ button on the inside rear view mirror. The Intellibeam™ indicator on the mirror will turn on to let you know the system has been turned on. Once the system has been turned on, it will remain on each time the vehicle is started. Additionally, the intellibeam system must be enabled. To enable the Intellibeam™ system, turn the exterior lamp control to AUTO, with the turn signal/multifunction lever in its neutral position. The High-Beam On Light will appear on the instrument panel cluster when the high-beams are on. See Highbeam On Light on page 3-70. 3-31 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Driving with Intellibeam™ Intellibeam™ will only activate your high-beams when driving over 20 mph (32 km/h). The high-beam headlamps will remain on, under the automatic control of Intellibeam™, until any of the following situations occur: The system detects an approaching vehicle’s headlamps. The system detects a preceding vehicle’s taillamps. The outside light is bright enough that high-beam headlamps are not required. The vehicle’s speed drops below 15 mph (24 km/h). The headlamp stalk is moved forward to the high-beam position or the ﬂash-to-pass feature is used. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-9 and Flash-to-Pass on page 3-13. When either of these conditions occur, the Intellibeam™ feature will be disabled and the Intellibeam™ light in the mirror will turn off until the high-beam stalk is returned to the neutral position. If Intellibeam™ was using low-beams prior to this action, the Intellibeam™ feature will be temporarily disabled until the stalk is returned to the neutral position. 3-32 The exterior lamp control is turned to any setting except AUTO. When this occurs, Intellibeam™ will be disabled until the control is turned back to the AUTO position. The Intellibeam™ system is turned off at the inside rearview mirror. Intellibeam™ may not turn off the high-beams if the system cannot detect other vehicle’s lamps because of any of the following: The others vehicle’s lamp(s) are missing, damaged, obstructed from view or otherwise undetected. The other vehicle’s lamp(s) are covered with dirt, snow and/or road spray. The other vehicle’s lamp(s) cannot be detected due to dense exhaust, smoke, fog, snow, road spray, mist or other airborne obstructions. (cid:127) Your vehicle’s windshield is dirty, cracked or obstructed by something that blocks the view of the Intellibeam light sensor. (cid:127) Your vehicle’s windshield is covered with ice, dirt, haze or other obstructions. (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Your vehicle is loaded such that the front end of the vehicle points upward, causing the Intellibeam sensor to aim high and not detect headlamps and taillamps. (cid:127) You are driving on winding or hilly roads. You may need to manually disable or cancel the high-beam headlamps by turning the low-beam headlamps on, if any of the above conditions exist. Disabling and Resetting Intellibeam™ at the Rearview Mirror Intellibeam™ can be disabled by using the controls on the inside rearview mirror. AUTO 3 (On/Off): To disable the system, press this button on the inside rearview mirror. The Intellibeam™ indicator will turn off and the will not come back on until the Intellibeam™ button is pressed again. (Stalk Disable): When Intellibeam™ has turned on the high-beams, pull or push the high-beam stalk. This will disable Intellibeam™. The Intellibeam™ indicator on the mirror will turn off. To re-enable Intellibeam™, press the Intellibeam™ button on the mirror. A different sensitivity setting is available for dealer diagnostics. This is done by pushing and holding this button for 20 seconds until the Intellibeam™ indicator light ﬂashes three times. If you accidentally activate this, the vehicle’s setting will automatically be reset each time the ignition is turned off and then on again. Cleaning the Intellibeam™ Light Sensor The light sensor is located on the inside of the vehicle in front of the inside rearview mirror. Clean the light sensor window, periodically, using glass cleaner on a soft cloth. Gently wipe the sensor window. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the surface of the sensor window. 3-33 Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for approximately six seconds. When the ignition is turned to OFF, the wiper-activated headlamps will immediately turn off. The wiper-activated headlamps will also turn off if the windshield wipers are turned off. Headlamps on Reminder A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position and the driver’s door is opened with the ignition off. 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. The DRL system will make the turn signal lamps come on when the following conditions are met: It is still daylight and the ignition is on. The exterior lamp control is in the off position. The transaxle is not in PARK (P) (United States only). When DRL are on, no other exterior lamps such as the parking lamps, taillamps, etc. will be on when the DRL are being used. Your instrument panel will not be lit up either. When automatic lighting is on and it is dark enough outside, the turn signal lamps will turn off and normal low-beam headlamp operation will occur. When automatic lighting is on and it is bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go off, and the DRL will take over. If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if there is light outside. During that delay, your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure your instrument panel brightness knob is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-36. Turning on automatic lighting or the headlamps will deactivate the DRL. If the parking lamps or the fog lamps were turned on instead, the DRL will still deactivate. 3-34 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) To idle your vehicle with the DRL off at night, turn off automatic lighting and shift the transaxle into PARK (P). Placing your vehicle in PARK (P) disables the DRL. The DRL will stay off until you shift out of PARK (P). To drive your vehicle with the DRL off, turn off automatic lighting and manually turn on the parking lamps or fog lamps (if equipped). As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. Fog Lamps Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. - (Fog Lamps): Your vehicle is equipped with fog lamps. It is located on the exterior lamps control. The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. When you press the exterior lamps control, the fog lamp light on the instrument panel cluster will come on to indicate that the fog lamps and the parking lamps are on. Press the button again to turn them off. If you turn on the high-beam headlamps, the fog lamps will turn off. They will turn back on again when you switch to low-beam headlamps. When automatic lighting is on and the fog lamps are turned on, the fog lamps, headlamps and parking lamps will remain on. The ignition must be on for the fog lamps to operate. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. Cornering Lamps The cornering lamps come on when the headlamps or parking lamps are on and you signal a turn with the multifunction lever. They provide more light for cornering. Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the manual parking lamps or headlamps have been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off approximately 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF. This protects against draining the battery in case you have accidentally left the headlamps or parking lamps on. The battery saver does not work if the headlamps are turned on after the ignition switch is turned to OFF. If you need to leave the lamps on for more than 10 minutes, use the exterior lamp control to turn the lamps back on. 3-35 Instrument Panel Brightness D (Instrument Panel Brightness): This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The button for this control is located below the exterior lamps control. Push the button in and release to extend the button. Turn the button clockwise for brightness of the instrument panel lights and counter clockwise to turn the brightness down. Courtesy Lamps The courtesy lamps are located on the headliner above the rear seat. These lamps come on by turning the instrument panel brightness knob fully clockwise or when any door is opened and it is dark outside. Puddle lamps are located on the bottom of the front and rear door trim. Professional vehicles have an additional dome lamp and also opera lamps. Entry Lighting This feature turns on the courtesy lamps and the backlighting to the door switches and to the exterior lamp control when a door is opened or if you press the remote keyless entry transmitter unlock button. If activated due to the transmitter, the lighting will remain active for about 40 seconds. Since the entry lighting system uses the light sensor, it must be dark outside in order for the courtesy lamps to turn on. The courtesy lamps turn off approximately 25 seconds after the last door is closed. They will dim to off if the ignition key is turned to RUN, or immediately deactivate if the power locks are activated. Parade Dimming This feature prohibits dimming of the digital displays and backlighting during daylight hours when the key is in the ignition and the headlamps are on. This feature is fully automatic. When the light sensor reads darkness outside and the parking lamps are active, the digital displays can be adjusted by turning the instrument panel brightness knob counterclockwise to dim and clockwise to brighten lighting. 3-36 Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located on the overhead console on the headliner and in the rear door opening. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened and it is dark outside. For manual operation, press the button to turn them on. Press it again to turn them off. If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shut off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off. Battery Load Management The battery load management feature is designed to monitor the vehicle’s electrical load and determine when the battery is in a heavy discharge condition. During times of high electrical loading, the engine may idle at a higher revolutions per minute (rpm) setting than normal to make sure the battery charges. High electrical loads may occur when several of the following are on: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, the climate control fan at high speeds, heated seats and engine cooling fans. If the battery continues to discharge, even with the engine idling at a higher rpm setting, some electrical loads will automatically be reduced. When this occurs, the rear window defogger may take slightly longer to clear the glass, the heated seats may not get as warm as they usually do and the climate control fan may cut back to a lower speed. For more battery saving information, see “Battery Saver Active Message” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-76. Inadvertent Power Battery Saver This feature is designed to protect your vehicle’s battery against drainage from the interior lamps, trunk lamp, glove box lamp, or the garage door opener. When the ignition is turned off, the power to these features will automatically turn off after 10 minutes (three minutes if a new car has 15 miles (24 km) or less). Power will be restored for an additional 10 minutes if any door is opened, the trunk is opened or the courtesy lamp switch is turned on. 3-37 Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) If your vehicle is equipped, the Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) system is designed to help you park. It operates only at speeds less than 5 mph (8km/h). UFRPA helps make parking easier and helps you avoid colliding with objects such as parked vehicles. The UFRPA system detects objects that are close to the vehicle which are at least 10 inches (25.4 cm) off the ground and below hood or trunk level. The system detects objects up to 4 feet (1.2 m) in front of the vehicle and up to 8 feet (2.5 m) behind your vehicle. UFRPA determines how close these objects are from your bumpers within this area. Four ultrasonic sensors on the front and rear bumpers are used to detect the distance to the object. 3-38 {CAUTION: Even with the Ultrasonic Front and Rear Park Assist system, the driver must check carefully before backing up or moving forward while parking. The system does not operate above speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h). The system does not detect objects that are more than 4 feet (1.2 meters) in front of the vehicle and more than 8 feet (2.5 meters) behind the vehicle. Also, the system does not detect objects that are below your bumper, underneath your vehicle, or some objects very close to the vehicle. The system is not designed to detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets. So, unless you check carefully behind and in front of your vehicle while you are parking they could be injured or killed. Whether or not you are using front and rear park assist, always check carefully in front and behind your vehicle before moving forward or backing up and then watch closely as you do. Front Parking Assist Display Rear Parking Assist Display The front display is located on top of the instrument panel to the right of the driver. The rear display is located near the rear window and can be seen by looking over your right shoulder. The rear display has three color-coded lights. The front display will have either three or six lights depending on whether your vehicle is equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). If your vehicle has ACC, it will have three lights along with the ACC lights. If your vehicle does not have ACC, it will have six UFRPA lights. The UFRPA lights are used to provide distance and system information, along with beeps played out either the front or rear speakers. For objects detected near the front bumper, high-toned beeps will be played out the front speakers. For objects detected near the rear bumper, low-toned beeps will be played out the rear speakers. How the System Works When the vehicle is started, the front display will brieﬂy illuminate to let you know the display is operating correctly. When the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R), the rear display will brieﬂy illuminate to let you know the display is operating correctly. UFRPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P). The system does not work at a forward speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), so the front display indicators are turned off. The system also does not work at a reverse speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). To remind you of this, the red light on the rear display will ﬂash. The system can be disabled using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-72. 3-39 How the System Works when Backing When backing, UFRPA detects objects close to the front and rear bumpers. The ﬁrst time an object is detected a single chime will sound. If an object is detected at a REVERSE (R) speed of less than 5 mph (8 km/h), or if you are already within an 8 ft (2.5 m) distance to a detected object when the system ﬁrst comes on, the following describes what will occur according to your distance from an object located behind the vehicle: (cid:127) At distances between 40 inches (1 m) and 8 ft (2.5 m), a single amber light will be lit. (cid:127) At distances between 23 inches (0.6 m) and 40 inches (1 m), both amber lights will be lit. (cid:127) At distances between 12 inches (0.3 m) and 23 inches (0.6 m), all three lights (amber/amber/red) will be lit. (cid:127) At distances less than 12 inches (0.3 m), a chime will sound for a short time and all three lights (amber/amber/red) will be lit and ﬂashing. How the System Works when Moving Forward When moving forward, the system detects objects only near the front bumper. If an object is detected at a forward speed of less than 5 mph (8 km/h), or if you are already within a 4 ft (1.2 m) distance to a detected object when UFRPA ﬁrst comes on, the following describes what will occur according to your distance from an object located in front of the vehicle: (cid:127) At distances between 40 inches (1 m) and 4 ft (1.2 m), two amber lights will be lit. If you have Adaptive Cruise Control, a single amber light will be lit. (cid:127) At distances between 23 inches (0.6 m) and 40 inches (1 m ), four amber lights will be lit. If you have Adaptive Cruise Control, two amber lights will be lit. (cid:127) At distances between 12 inches (0.3 m) and 23 inches (0.6 m), all six lights (four amber lights/ two red lights) will be lit. If you have Adaptive Cruise Control, all three lights (amber/amber/red) will be lit. (cid:127) At distances less than 12 inches (0.3 m), a chime will sound for a short time and all six lights (four amber lights/two red lights) will be lit and ﬂashing. If you have Adaptive Cruise Control, a chime will sound for a short time and all three lights (two amber lights/ one red light) will be lit and ﬂashing. 3-40 When you are backing the vehicle and objects are detected at the same time near both the front and rear bumpers, both color-coded light displays will notify you of objects close to each bumper. If there are objects detected near both bumpers, the beeps will only be sounded to notify that objects are close to the rear bumper. However, if while you are backing and an object comes within 1 ft (0.3 m) of the front bumper, and at the same time there is another object further than 1 ft (0.3 m) from the rear bumper, then the beeps will only be sounded to notify you of the closer object that is near the front bumper. When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly If the UFRPA system will not activate due to a temporary condition, the message PARKING ASSIST OFF will be displayed on the DIC and a red light will be shown on the rear UFRPA display when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R). This occurs under the following conditions: The driver disables the system. See DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-72. The parking brake pedal is depressed. (cid:127) A trailer was attached to your vehicle, or a bicycle or an object was hanging out of your trunk during your last drive when you turned off the vehicle. If the attached objects are removed from your vehicle before the start of your next drive, the system will return to normal operation unless an object is detected when the vehicle is shifted out of park. If this occurs, you will have to wait until the vehicle is driven forward above 15 mph (25 km/h) before UFRPA will return to normal operation. (cid:127) A bicycle or an object is attached to the front bumper during your last drive when you turned off the vehicle. If the attached objects are removed from your vehicle before the start of your next drive, the system will return to normal unless an object is detected when the vehicle is shifted out of park. If this occurs, UFRPA will return to normal operation when the vehicle is driven forward above 15 mph (25 km/h). The ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean. So be sure to keep your vehicle’s front and rear bumpers free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush. For cleaning instructions, see Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-86. If after cleaning the front and rear bumpers and driving forward at a speed of at least 15 mph (25 km/h), the DIC displays the PARKING ASSIST OFF message, see your dealer. 3-41 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Other conditions that may affect system performance include vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck or other mechanical devices that interfere with UFRPA performance. (cid:127) When UFRPA is disabled without driver action and the driver attempts to turn UFRPA back on using the Driver Information Center (DIC), the PARKING ASSIST ON option will not be selectable if the necessary conditions stated above for normal system operation are not met. As always, drivers should use care when backing up a vehicle. Always look behind you, being sure to check for other vehicles, obstructions and blind spots. For Driver Information Center messages related to UFRPA, see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-76. If the bumper is damaged, your UFRPA system may not work properly. Take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system. Accessory Power Outlet(s) Your vehicle is equipped with accessory power outlets. The outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone, CB radio, etc. If your vehicle has a stationary center console, the power outlet is located inside the lower storage area. There are outlets also on the right front lower part of the driver’s seat and in the lower storage bin. See Center Console Storage Area on page 2-49. There are two accessory power outlets in the rear seat area located on the door armrests next to the ashtrays. Your vehicle may have a small cap that must be removed to access the accessory power outlet. If it does, when not using the outlet be sure to cover it with the protective cap. The accessory power outlet can be used at any time. 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. 3-42 Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatible to 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. Follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install. 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 If you put papers, pins, or other ﬂammable Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter 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. Front Ashtray With the full ﬂoor console, the ashtray is located below the climate control system. To open, push down and then release the cover. To clean the ashtray, push the lip of the ashtray to remove it. Push the opposite side of the ashtray’s lip to install. For vehicles without the ﬂoor console, pull the tray located below the climate controls to reveal the ashtray. The ashtray can be removed by pulling on the ledge located at the top of the ashtray. Rear Ashtray The ashtrays are located on the door armrests. To use an ashtray, lift the lid. 3-43 Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. To avoid window fogging on rainy and humid days at temperatures above freezing, run the air conditioning compressor. Also, it is best to avoid the use of recirculation mode except when maximum air-conditioning performance is needed for a short amount of time to avoid exterior odors and fogging. Climate Control Panel for Vehicles with Rear Climate Control Cigarette Lighter 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. The cigarette lighter is located near the front ashtray. Press the lighter all the way in and release it. It will pop back out by itself once the element has heated for use. Cigarette lighters can be used to provide electrical power to accessories. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-42 for more information. Analog Clock The clock is located on the instrument panel above the radio. To adjust the clock, do the following: 1. Locate the adjustment button directly below the clock face. 2. Push and hold the adjustment button to advance the clock hands. Holding the button down will cause the clock to advance faster. Release the button before you get to the desired time. 3. Push and release the button to increase the time by one minute increments until the desired time is reached. 3-44 Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of the instrument panel near the windshield. For more information on the solar sensor, see “Sensors” later in this section. After your vehicle is started, the display will show the interior temperature settings and the outside temperature. If the AUTO position is selected on the fan or mode control, the system will automatically control the air conditioning compressor. The A/C compressor will run automatically even at cool outside temperatures in order to dehumidify the air. The A/C indicator light will be lit when the system is operating automatically, even at near freezing outside temperatures. Press the A/C button on the fan control to turn off the A/C. For improved window clearing performance in defog or defrost modes, the A/C compressor will run automatically in damp cool conditions. Automatic Operation AUTO 9 (Automatic Fan): When this position is selected on the fan control, the system will adjust the fan speed. If the OnStar® system is activated when this position is selected, the climate control fan speed will lower. AUTO (Automatic Mode): 1. Turn the fan control to the AUTO position. 2. Turn the mode control to the AUTO position. 3. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting between 68°F (21°C) and 78°F (26°C). Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature setting 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. The system will start out blowing air at the ﬂoor but may change modes automatically as the vehicle warms up to maintain the chosen temperature setting. The length of time needed to warm the interior will depend on the outside temperature and temperature of the vehicle. 4. Wait 20 to 30 minutes for the system to stabilize in order for the system to regulate automatically. Then adjust the temperature as necessary to ﬁnd your comfort setting. 3-45 h (AUTO RECIRCULATION): If the AUTO position is selected on either the fan or mode control, the system will automatically control the air inlet to supply fresh outside air or recirculate the interior air to cool the car faster. The indicator light on the recirculation button will light whenever the system switches to recirculation. You may force outside air by pressing the button when the light is lit. The next time AUTO fan or mode is selected, the air inlet will reset back to AUTO operation. Manual Operation 9 (Fan): Turn the left knob either to the left or right to adjust the fan speed. Turning this control completely counterclockwise will turn on the automatic fan operation. Turning this control to the “O” position will turn the climate control system off. If the airﬂow seems low when the fan speed is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air ﬁlter may need to be replaced. See Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-53. 9 (Off): Turn the left control to this position to turn the entire climate control system off. To change the current mode, select one of the following positions using the right control: AUTO: Turn the control to this position to turn on the automatic delivery mode operation. F (Vent): Turn the control to this mode to direct air to the instrument panel outlets. * (Bi-Level): Turn the control to this mode to direct approximately half of the air to the instrument panel outlets and most of the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. In automatic operation, cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the ﬂoor outlets. 7 (Floor): Turn the control to this mode to direct most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the side window outlets and the windshield. The mode control can also be used to select the ﬂoor/defog mode. Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section. 3-46 ? (Recirculation): Press this button to keep outside air from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or to help 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. «ª (Driver’s Temperature Controls): Press these buttons next to the fan control to manually increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle. «ª (Passenger’s Temperature Controls): Press these buttons next to the mode control to manually increase or decrease the temperature for the front passenger. If the passenger’s climate control system is off, pressing one of these buttons will turn it on. PASS (Passenger’s Climate Control): Press this button to turn the passenger’s climate control systems on or off. The temperature selected by the front passenger will also control the rear system air temperature unless the rear seat passengers select their own comfort setting. If the PASS button is pressed to turn the Passenger temperature setting off, the driver’s temperature knob will control the temperature for the entire vehicle. AUX: Press this button to turn the rear climate control fan on for automatic operation. After the AUX button is pressed, the indicator light will come on. Press the button again to turn the auxiliary fan off. # (Air Conditioning): Press this button to override the automatic system and turn the air-conditioning system on or off. When in AUTO, the air-conditioning compressor will come on automatically, as necessary. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. 3-47 Sensors The solar sensor, located in the defrost grille, middle of the instrument panel, monitors the solar radiation. Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will not work properly. There is also an interior temperature sensor located next to the steering wheel that measures the temperature of the air inside your vehicle. There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle. Any cover on the front of the vehicle could cause a false reading in the displayed temperature. 3-48 In order to prevent false temperature readings at startup, the displayed temperature will not change until the following occurs: (cid:127) Vehicle speed is above 10 mph (16 kmh) for 5 minutes. (cid:127) Vehicle speed is above 32 mph (51 kmh) for 2 and a half minutes. The climate control system uses the information from these sensors to maintain your comfort setting by adjusting the outlet temperature, fan speed, and the air delivery mode. The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun. The recirculation mode will also be used as needed to maintain cool outlet temperatures. Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog from your windshield. Use the ﬂoor/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. W (Floor/Defog): Turning the control to this mode directs approximately half of the air to the ﬂoor outlets and the remaining air is directed to the side window outlets and to the windshield. 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 ﬂoor/defog mode. 0 (Defrost): Turning the control to this mode directs most of the air to the windshield and the side window 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. For professional vehicles, air will be allowed to ﬂow through the rear outlets. For quicker defrost, press the AUX button on the front climate control system so that the light is not lit. 3-49 Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. < (Rear Defogger): Press the center of the control to turn the rear window defogger on or off. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. The rear window defogger will turn off approximately 20 minutes after the button is pressed if your vehicle is moving at slower vehicle speeds. At higher vehicle speeds, the rear defogger may stay on continuously. Each additional press will run the defogger for approximately 10 minutes. The heated outside rearview mirrors will heat to help clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror when the rear window defogger is on. Notice: Do not use a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window. Do not adhere anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass. These actions may damage the rear defogger. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Outlet Adjustment For the front outlets, use the thumbwheel located below each outlet to change the direction of the airﬂow. Use the thumbwheel located next to the outlets to shut the airﬂow or to open the outlets and re-direct the air. For the rear outlets, slide the lever left or right and up or down 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 windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle. (cid:127) Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. (cid:127) Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively. 3-50 Rear Climate Control System If your vehicle has a rear climate-control system, the rear-seat passengers can use it to adjust the direction of the airﬂow, the fan speed and the temperature for the rear-seating area. This system also works with the main climate-control system in your vehicle. The control panel for this system is located on the back of the center console. If the AUX button located on the front climate control panel is pressed, the rear climate control system will be turned on. The rear system will operate in automatic mode and the temperature settings selected for the front climate control panel will also be selected for the rear passengers. If the rear passenger would like to adjust the rear climate control system, they can select a different temperature and a different mode or fan speed. Whenever the rear passengers have adjusted settings on the rear climate control system, the AUX light is lit on the front climate control system. The driver can turn off the auxiliary fan by pressing the AUX button. When the front climate control system is turned off or in defrost mode, the rear climate control system is turned off. The rear system will turn back on once another front mode is selected. For more information on how to use the climate control system, see Dual Climate Control System on page 3-44. For more information on the air outlets, see Outlet Adjustment on page 3-50. 3-51 «N ª (Mode): Press these buttons to change the air delivery mode. If in AUTO air delivery mode, pressing the up arrow button will cancel automatic operation and place the system in manual mode. To change the current mode, select one of the following: Y (Vent): This mode directs air to the upper outlets. % (Bi-Level): This mode directs half the air to the upper outlets, and the other half to the ﬂoor outlets. [ (Floor): This mode directs the air to the ﬂoor outlets. For more information on how to use the front climate control system, see Dual Climate Control System on page 3-44. For more information on the air outlets, see Outlet Adjustment on page 3-50. Be sure to keep the area under the front seats clear of any objects so that the air inside of your vehicle can circulate effectively. Automatic Operation «A ª (Fan): Press this button until AUTO appears on the display to place the system in automatic mode. When automatic operation is active, the system will automatically control the fan speed. If in auto fan mode, pressing the up arrow button will cancel automatic operation and places the system in manual mode. If in auto mode, pressing the down arrow will turn the rear climate control system off. «N ª (Mode): Press the this button until AUTO appears on the display to place the system in automatic mode. When automatic operation is active, the system will automatically control the air delivery mode. Manual Operation «A ª (Fan): Press these up or down arrow buttons to increase or decrease the fan speed. «b ª (Temperature): Press these up or down arrow buttons to increase or decrease the temperature for the rear seat passengers. Once the rear setting temperature is altered from following the front setting temperature, it will no longer follow changes to the front setting temperature until the front climate control AUX button resets it. 3-52 Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air ﬁlter traps most of the pollen from the air entering your vehicle. Like your vehicle’s engine air cleaner/ﬁlter, it may need to be changed periodically. For how often to change the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, see Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. The access panel for the passenger compartment air ﬁlter is located under the hood near the windshield, on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. To access the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, do the following: 1. Use a tool to gently pry the cover up. If your vehicle has tabs that allow you to unlatch the cover with your ﬁngers, you will not need a tool for this step. 3-53 2. Then, insert a tool behind the push pin located on the inboard side of the air ﬁlter compartment to carefully pry the pin out. 3. To remove the air ﬁlter, insert a tool between the air ﬁlter and the compartment wall on the outboard side of the vehicle. Then, push in to ﬂatten the pin holding the air ﬁlter in place. Gently remove the air ﬁlter and any loose debris that may be inside the air ﬁlter compartment. 4. Insert the new air ﬁlter by pushing until you hear a click. Then, reinstall the push pin and snap the cover into place. 3-54 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 is 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. 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 Driver Information Center (DIC) that works along with the warning lights and gages. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-71 for more information. 3-55 Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using and many of the other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically. United States version shown, Canada similar 3-56 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). See “MPH (km)” under DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-72 for more information. The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. Your vehicle’s odometer works together with the driver information center. You can set a Trip A and a Trip B odometer. See “Trip Information” under DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-72 for more information. If your vehicle ever needs a new odometer installed, the new one will be set to the correct mileage total of the old odometer. Tachometer This gage indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will sound for several seconds to remind you and your passengers to buckle your safety belts. The driver safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. You should buckle your seat belt. This chime and light will be repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver’s belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. 3-57 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This would only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-65 for more information. The passenger safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. This chime and light will be repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. 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 sensors, the airbag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-55. 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 passenger’s safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. 3-58 {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 vehicle 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. If there is a problem with the airbag system in your vehicle, the Service airbag message will appear on the DIC display. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-76 and Safety Belt Pretensioners on page 1-31 for more information. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your overhead console has a passenger airbag status indicator. United States Canada When the ignition key is turned to RUN 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 and seat-mounted side impact airbag. 3-59 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 and seat-mounted side impact airbag are enabled (may inﬂate). {CAUTION: Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, 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 and seat-mounted side impact airbag. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-65 for more on this, including important safety information. {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 and seat-mounted side impact 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. 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. 3-60 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 airbags. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-58. Charging System Light When you turn the engine on, this light will come on brieﬂy to show that the generator and battery charging systems are working properly. If this light stays on, your vehicle needs service. You should take your vehicle to the dealer at once. To save your battery until you get there, turn off all accessories. See DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-72 for more information. 3-61 Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. United States Canada This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the engine on. If it does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also 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. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push, or the pedal may go closer to the ﬂoor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-37. {CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. 3-62 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light This light will come on brieﬂy as you start the engine, for vehicles equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. It will then come on only when a ﬂat or low tire pressure condition exists. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-59 for more information. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. That is normal. If the ABS warning light comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the antilock portion of the brake system. If the red BRAKE light is not on, you still have brakes, but you do not have antilock brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-62. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF/ACC. If the light comes on when you are driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but you do not have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you do not have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with your regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-62. 3-63 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light The traction control system warning light should come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. StabiliTrak® Indicator Light For vehicles equipped with the StabiliTrak® system, this warning light should come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If the warning light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If it stays on, or comes on when you are driving, there may be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may need service. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9 for more information. If the warning light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed

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