2009 Cadillac DTS Owners Manual

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and immediately release them. 2-56 2. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. It can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit and may be a colored button. Press this button. After pressing this button, complete the following steps in less than 30 seconds. 3. Immediately return to the vehicle. Press and hold the Universal Home Remote button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink. This button may need to be held for up to 20 seconds. 4. Immediately, within one second, release the button when the garage door moves. The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete. 5. Press and release the same button again. The garage door should move, conﬁrming that programming is successful and complete. To program another Rolling Code device such as an additional garage door opener, a security device, or home automation device, repeat Steps 1 through 5, choosing a different function button in Step 3 than what was used for the garage door opener. If these instructions do not work, the garage door opener is probably a Fixed Code unit. Follow the Programming instructions that follow for a Fixed Code garage door opener. 2-57 To program up to three devices: Programming Universal Home Remote — Fixed Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed Code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before starting. Otherwise, the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated. 1. To verify that the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit, remove the battery cover on the hand held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener motor. If there are a row of dip switches similar to the graphic above, the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit. If you do not see a row of dip switches, return to the previous section for Programming Universal Home Remote – Rolling Code. Your hand held transmitter can have between eight to 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter. 2-58 The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming the Universal Home Remote. If the total number of switches on the motor head and hand held transmitter are different, or if the dip switch settings are different, use the dip switch settings on the motor head unit to program the Universal Home Remote. The motor head dip switch settings can also be used when the original hand held transmitter is not available. Example of Eight Dip Switches with Two Positions Example of Eight Dip Switches with Three Positions The panel of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above, but they should be similar. The switch positions on the hand-held transmitter could be labeled, as follows: (cid:129) A switch in the up position could be labeled as “Up,” “+,” or “On.” (cid:129) A switch in the down position could be labeled as “Down,” “−,” or “Off.” (cid:129) A switch in the middle position could be labeled as “Middle,” “0,” or “Neutral.” 2-59 2. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from left to right as follows: (cid:129) When a switch is in the up position, write “Left.” (cid:129) When a switch is in the down position, write “Right.” If a switch is set between the up and down position, write “Middle.” The switch settings written down in Step 2 now become the button strokes to be entered into the Universal Home Remote in Step 4. Be sure to enter the switch settings written down in Step 2, in order from left to right, into the Universal Home Remote, when completing Step 4. 3. From inside your vehicle, ﬁrst ﬁrmly press all three buttons at the same time for about three seconds. Release the buttons to put the Universal Home Remote into programming mode. 2-60 4. The indicator lights will blink slowly. Enter each switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle’s Universal Home Remote. You will have two and one-half minutes to complete Step 4. Now press one button on the Universal Home Remote for each switch setting as follows: If you wrote “Left,” press the left button in the vehicle. If you wrote “Right,” press the right button in the vehicle. If you wrote “Middle,” press the middle button in the vehicle. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) 5. After entering all of the switch positions, again, ﬁrmly press and release all three buttons at the same time. The indicator lights will turn on. 6. Press and hold the button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light above the selected button should slowly blink. This button may need to be held for up to 55 seconds. 7. Immediately release the button when the garage door moves. The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete. 8. Press and release the same button again. The garage door should move, conﬁrming that programming is successful and complete. To program another Fixed Code device such as an additional garage door opener, a security device, or home automation device, repeat Steps 1-8, choosing a different button in Step 6 than what was used for the garage door opener. Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed by repeating the instructions. Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons The programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends. To erase either Rolling Code or Fixed Code on the Universal Home Remote device: 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons at the same time for approximately 20 seconds, until the indicator lights, located directly above the buttons, begin to blink rapidly. 2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink, release both buttons. The codes from all buttons will be erased. For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System, call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices on page 7-6. 2-61 Storage Areas Glove Box Lift the glove box handle up to open it. Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box. Cupholders There are cupholders located in the full ﬂoor console, or in the front of the center seat console. Cupholders are also located in the rear armrest. Slide the cover back to access the full ﬂoor console cupholder. Fold open the front of the console to access the center seat console cupholder. Front Storage Area To access the front storage area, push down and then release. Push up and forward to remove. Center Console Storage If the vehicle has a full ﬂoor console it has two storage areas. Lift the left lever located in the front of the armrest lid to access the upper storage tray. Lift the right lever to access the lower storage area. If the vehicle has a center seat console it will have two storage areas. Press the button located on the front of the armrest and lift the armrest cover to access the upper storage area. Pull the strap located behind the cup holder to access the lower storage area. 2-62 Center Flex Storage Unit This vehicle may have a center ﬂex storage unit that includes a front center seat with a lap belt and an underseat storage compartment. The center seatback can also be used as an armrest. Cupholders are also located at the front edge of the storage unit and can be accessed by folding the compartment forward. Pull the handle rearward to open a storage compartment and access the accessory power outlet. Pull out to remove. When not being used, the center seat lap belt can be stored in the underseat storage compartment. Floor Mats The driver’s side ﬂoor mat is held in place by two hooks. Remove the ﬂoor mat by pulling up on the rear of the mat to disconnect it from the hooks. Reinstall the ﬂoor mat by lining up the openings in the ﬂoor mat over the hooks and push it down into place. Properly place the driver’s side ﬂoor mat on the ﬂoor so that it does not block the movement of the accelerator pedal. Rear Seat Armrest This vehicle may have a rear seat center console and armrest. Open the console by pushing the button and lifting the cover. Inside the console are two cupholders that can be pulled out when using. Convenience Net Use the convenience net, located in the rear, to store small loads as far forward as possible. The net should not be used to store heavy loads. 2-63 Express Open: The express open feature will operate from the closed or partially open position. To express open the power sunroof, fully press the driver side switch rearward once. To stop the sunroof glass in a desired position other than to the express-open position, press the switch again, in either direction, to stop the movement. If the sunshade is in the closed position, it will open with the sunroof, or it can be opened manually. Vent Open: From the closed position, press and hold the passenger side switch forward to vent the sunroof. The rear of the sunroof panel will tilt upward to the full vent position. The sunshade must be opened manually. Close: To close the sunroof, operate the controls according to one of the following: From the open position, press and hold the driver side sunroof switch forward. The sunshade must be closed manually. From the vent position, press and hold the passenger side sunroof switch rearward. Sunroof The vehicle may have a power sunroof. The switches that operate the sunroof are located on the overhead console. To open or close the sunroof, the ignition must be turned to ON/RUN or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-26. 2-64 (cid:129) (cid:129) Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Horn .............................................................3-6 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-6 Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column .........................................3-7 Heated Steering Wheel ...................................3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-8 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ........................3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..................3-9 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System ................3-9 Flash-to-Pass ...............................................3-13 Windshield Wipers ........................................3-13 Rainsense™ II Wipers ...................................3-14 Windshield Washer .......................................3-15 Cruise Control ..............................................3-16 Adaptive Cruise Control .................................3-19 Exterior Lamps .............................................3-29 Wiper Activated Headlamps ............................3-32 Headlamps on Reminder ................................3-33 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .......................3-33 Fog Lamps ..................................................3-34 Cornering Lamps ..........................................3-34 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ........................3-34 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-34 Courtesy Lamps ...........................................3-35 Entry Lighting ...............................................3-35 Parade Dimming ...........................................3-35 Reading Lamps ............................................3-35 Footwell Lamps ............................................3-36 Battery Load Management .............................3-36 Electric Power Management ...........................3-36 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver .....................3-37 Battery Run-Down Protection ..........................3-37 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .............................3-38 Ashtray(s) ....................................................3-39 Analog Clock ...............................................3-39 Climate Controls ............................................3-40 Dual Climate Control System ..........................3-40 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-46 Rear Climate Control System .........................3-46 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-48 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-50 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-51 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-52 Tachometer .................................................3-52 Safety Belt Reminders ...................................3-53 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-54 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...................3-55 Charging System Light ..................................3-56 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-56 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light .....3-57 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-58 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light .............................3-58 Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light ..............3-59 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ......3-59 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-60 Tire Pressure Light .......................................3-60 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-61 Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-64 Security Light ...............................................3-65 Fog Lamp Light ............................................3-65 Lights On Reminder ......................................3-65 Cruise Control Light ......................................3-66 Highbeam On Light .......................................3-66 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-66 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-67 DIC Operation and Displays ...........................3-68 DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-73 DIC Vehicle Customization .............................3-86 Audio System(s) .............................................3-95 Setting the Clock ..........................................3-96 Radio(s) (MP3) .............................................3-99 Using an MP3 ............................................3-110 XM Radio Messages ...................................3-115 Navigation/Radio System ..............................3-116 Bluetooth® .................................................3-116 Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................3-127 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ......................3-127 Radio Reception .........................................3-128 Backglass Antenna ......................................3-129 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............3-129 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview Console-Shift Model shown, Column-Shift Model similar 3-4 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Outlet Adjustment on page 3-46. B. Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-67. C. Exterior Lamps on page 3-29. D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-51. E. Horn on page 3-6. F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-127. G. Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) on page 2-42 and Adaptive Cruise Control on page 3-19 (If Equipped). H. Analog Clock on page 3-39. I. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. J. Audio System(s) on page 3-95. K. Trunk Release Button. See Trunk on page 2-13. L. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-34. M. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 2-49. N. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8. O. Hood Release on page 5-11. P. Parking Brake on page 2-32. Q. Heated Steering Wheel on page 3-7 (If Equipped). R. Cruise Control on page 3-16 or Adaptive Cruise Control on page 3-19. S. Tilt Wheel on page 3-6. Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column on page 3-7 (If Equipped). T. Dual Climate Control System on page 3-40. U. Traction Control System Button (Console-Shift Vehicles). See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6. V. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-29. W. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-38. X. Glove Box on page 2-62. Valet Lockout Switch on page 2-20. 3-5 Hazard Warning Flashers | (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press this button located on the instrument panel, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press | again to turn the ﬂashers off. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel lets the steering wheel position be adjusted. The adjustment lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Pull the lever to move the steering wheel up or down. Release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. 3-6 Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column Heated Steering Wheel The vehicle may have a heated steering wheel. If the vehicle has this feature, the power tilt and telescope wheel control is located on the outboard side of the steering column. The button for this feature is located on the steering wheel. Press to turn the heated steering wheel on or off. A light on the button displays while the feature is turned on. Heating will begin in about three minutes. Press the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down. Press the control forward or rearward and the steering wheel moves toward the front or rear of the vehicle. To set the memory position, see DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-86 and Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1-6. 3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster and in the outside rearview mirror ﬂashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. The lever returns automatically when the turn is complete. If you momentarily press and release the lever, the turn signal will ﬂash 3 times. 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 to its starting position when it is released. If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow ﬂashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Rear Underseat Fuse Block on page 5-98. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: G : Turn and Lane-Change Signals 2 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer N : Windshield Wipers L : Windshield Washer _ : Heated Washer Fluid Flash-To-Pass Feature. Information for these features is on the pages following. 3-8 Turn Signal On Chime 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. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-73. 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 indicator light is amber. 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:129) 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:129) 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:129) Your vehicle is approaching another vehicle too quickly. (cid:129) 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. 3-12 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 3-73. 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. The ﬂash-to-pass feature will only work with the headlamps on. It does not work with Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Pull and hold the turn signal lever toward you to use. If the headlamps are on low beam, pulling the turn signal towards you will ﬂash the high beams. Windshield Wipers Turn the band with the wiper symbol on it to control the windshield wipers. 8 (Mist): For a single wiping cycle, hold it on mist until the wipers start, then release. The wipers stop after one wipe. For more wipe cycles, hold the band longer. 6 (Delay): Use to set the delay time between wipe cycles. The wiper speed can be set for a long or short delay between wipes. The closer the band is set to the top of the lever, the shorter the delay. 6 (Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed. 1 (High Speed): For high-speed wiping. 9 (Off): Turns the wipers off. Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If they become worn or damaged, replace with new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. The vehicle has wiper-activated headlamps. After the windshield wipers have completed eight wipe cycles within four minutes, the headlamps automatically turn on. See Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 3-32 for more information. 3-13 Rainsense™ II Wipers For vehicles with 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 setting lets 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 occurs each time the wiper stalk is turned 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 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 remain on. See Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 3-32 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 the preset speed. For more washer cycles, press and hold the paddle. _ (Heated Washer Fluid): The heated windshield washer ﬂuid system, if the vehicle has this feature, may be used to help clear ice, snow, tree sap, or bugs from the windshield. Slide the control on the turn signal/ multifunction lever to this position and then release, to activate the heated windshield washer ﬂuid system. This activation initiates 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 control on the turn 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. WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the washer ﬂuid is low. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-73. 3-15 Cruise Control With cruise control, a speed of approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). A cruise control light appears in the instrument panel cluster when the cruise control is on. When the brakes are applied, the cruise control shuts off. { CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the 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 (TCS) begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control automatically turns off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6. When road conditions let you safely use it again, the cruise control can be turned back on. 3-16 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. The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel. I (On): Turns on the cruise control system. + RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed. SET– (Set): Press to set the speed. [ (Cancel): Press to cancel cruise control. Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set, or if the master cylinder brake ﬂuid level is low. If the brakes are applied, the cruise control shuts off. The cruise light on the instrument panel cluster comes on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed. 1. Press I . 2. Get up to the desired speed. 3. Press the SET– button located on the steering wheel and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator. 3-17 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied. This shuts off the cruise control. But it does not need to be reset. Once the vehicle is traveling approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, press the +RES (resume/accelerate) button to return to the desired preset speed. The cruise light displays again. The vehicle returns to and stays at the preset speed. If you press and hold the +RES button, the vehicle speed increases until the button is released or the brake is applied. Do not hold in the +RES button, if you do not want the vehicle speed to increase. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: (cid:129) Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the SET– button, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. The vehicle now cruises at the higher speed. (cid:129) Press the +RES button. Hold it there until the desired speed is reached, and then release the button. To increase the vehicle speed in very small amounts, brieﬂy press the +RES button and then release it. Each time this is done, the vehicle accelerates approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h). The accelerate feature only works after the cruise control speed is set by pressing the SET– button. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce the vehicle speed while using cruise control: (cid:129) Press the SET– button until the lower speed desired is reached, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, push the SET– button brieﬂy. Each time this is done, the vehicle slows down approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h). 3-18 (cid:129) Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle slows down to the previous cruise control speed. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle’s speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle’s speed down. Applying the brake or shifting into a lower gear ends cruise control. If you need to apply the brake or shift to a lower gear due to the grade of the downhill slope, you might not want to attempt to use the 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 The cruise control set speed memory is erased when the cruise control or the ignition is turned off. Adaptive Cruise Control For vehicles with 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. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 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. 3-19 ACC 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 ACC, apply the brake. If no vehicle is in your path, the 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: (cid:129) 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:129) 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:129) 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) CAUTION: (Continued) (cid:129) 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 ACCs are located on the steering wheel. The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel. ] (On): Press to turn the system on. + Res (Resume/Accelerate): Press to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to increase the set speed when ACC is already active. Set– : Press to set the speed or to decrease the set speed when ACC is already active. [ (Cancel): Press to cancel ACC. +GAP (Increase Following Distance): Press to increase the distance between your vehicle and other vehicles. −GAP (Decrease Following Distance): Press to decrease the distance between your vehicle and other vehicles. ACC will not work if the master cylinder brake ﬂuid level is low. 3-21 Engaging ACC 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 your vehicle will travel if there is no vehicle detected in its path. To set ACC, do the following: 1. Press the ] button. 2. Get up to the speed desired. 3. Press in the SET– button and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Once ACC 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 ACC is active. A message on the DIC will also display when ACC is set. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-73. Keep in mind speed limits, surrounding traffic speeds, and weather conditions when adjusting your set speed. If the vehicle is in ACC when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the ACC will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6 and StabiliTrak® System on page 4-6. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, the ACC can be turned back on. Increasing Set Speed While Using ACC There are two ways to increase the set speed: (cid:129) Use the accelerator to get to the higher speed. Press the SET– button and then release the button and the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will now cruise at the higher speed. (cid:129) 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 the set speed in very small amounts, move the switch brieﬂy to +RES. Each time this is done, the set speed increases by 1 mph (1 km/h). 3-22 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. Decreasing Set Speed While Using ACC Press the SET– button until you reach the lower speed desired, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, brieﬂy press the SET– button. Each time this is done, the set speed decreases by 1 mph (1 km/h) slower. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose the ACC is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied. This will turn off the ACC. But it does not need to be reset. Once the vehicle speed reaches about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, press the +RES button. ACC 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 minus button to decrease the distance. The ﬁrst button press shows the current follow distance setting on the DIC. The current follow distance setting will be maintained until it is changed. 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 ACC allows, disengage the system and drive manually. 3-23 Alerting the Driver The ACC alert symbol is located on the display at the top of the instrument panel to the right of the driver. The alert symbol ﬂashes and a warning beep sounds when driver action may be required. If ACC is engaged, the alert symbol will ﬂash when: (cid:129) ACC cannot apply sufficient braking because you are approaching a vehicle too rapidly. The vehicle speed drops below about 20 mph (32 km/h). (cid:129) A temporary condition prohibits ACC from operating. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-73 for more information. (cid:129) A malfunction is detected in the system. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-73 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 only appears when a vehicle is detected in your path. If this symbol does not appear, or disappears brieﬂy, ACC will not respond to vehicles you may see ahead. 3-24 (cid:129) { 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. ACC automatically slows your vehicle down when approaching a slower moving vehicle. It then adjusts your vehicle speed to follow the vehicle in front at the selected follow distance. Your vehicle speed increases or decreases 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. 3-25 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. ACC may operate differently in a sharp curve. It may reduce your vehicle speed if the curve is too sharp. Low-Speed Deactivation If your vehicle speed falls below 20 mph (32 km/h) while following a vehicle ahead, ACC will begin to disengage. The Driver Alert symbol will ﬂash and the warning beep will sound. The driver must take action since ACC will not slow the vehicle to a stop. Passing a Vehicle/ACC Override 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 3-73. Once you remove your foot from the accelerator pedal, ACC 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. 3-26 When following a vehicle and entering a curve, ACC could lose track of the vehicle in your lane and accelerate your vehicle. When this happens the Vehicle Ahead symbol will not appear. ACC may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes. ACC 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. 3-27 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 If another vehicle enters the same lane as you, ACC will not detect the vehicle until it is completely in the lane. Be ready to take action and apply the brakes yourself. 3-28 Using ACC on Hills and When Towing a Trailer How well ACC will work on hills and when towing a trailer depends on your vehicle’s 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 vehicle’s 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 ACC on steep hills, especially when towing a trailer. Disengaging ACC To turn off the system, apply the brake pedal, press the cancel button, or press the ACC button. Erasing Set Speed Memory Press the ACC button or turn the ignition off. 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 ACC. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-73 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 ACC 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 ACC. If you are unable to do so, see your dealer/retailer. 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:129) Headlamps Taillamps (cid:129) Parking Lamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Fog Lamps 3-29 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) The exterior lamps control has four positions: O (Off): Turns off the exterior lamps except for Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns on the headlamps at normal brightness, together with the following: (cid:129) Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Lights IntelliBeam™ ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps together with the following: Instrument Panel Lights License Plate Lamps Taillamps (cid:129) Side Marker Lamps The parking brake indicator light comes on and stays on while the parking lamps are on with the engine off and the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. 2 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps. A warning chime sounds if the driver’s door is opened while 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 3-34. 3-30 IntelliBeam™ Intelligent High-Beam Headlamp Control System For vehicles with this feature, be sure to read this entire section before using it. IntelliBeam is an enhancement to the vehicle’s headlamp system. Using a digital light sensor on the rearview mirror, this system turns the vehicle’s high-beam headlamps on and off according to surrounding traffic conditions. The IntelliBeam system turns the 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 turns on to indicate the system is on. Once the system has been turned on, it remains on each time the vehicle is started, but 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 appears on the instrument panel cluster when the high-beams are on. See Highbeam On Light on page 3-66. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Driving with IntelliBeam™ IntelliBeam only activates the high-beams when driving over 20 mph (32 km/h). The high-beam headlamps 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 is disabled and the IntelliBeam light in the mirror turns 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 is temporarily disabled until the stalk is returned to the neutral position. The exterior lamp control is turned to any setting except AUTO. When this occurs, IntelliBeam is disabled until the control is turned back to the AUTO position. The IntelliBeam system is turned off at the inside rearview mirror. IntelliBeam might not turn off the high-beams if the system cannot detect other vehicle’s lamps because of any of the following: The other 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:129) Your vehicle’s windshield is dirty, cracked, or obstructed by something that blocks the view of the IntelliBeam light sensor. (cid:129) Your vehicle’s windshield is covered with ice, dirt, haze, or other obstructions. (cid:129) 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:129) You are driving on winding or hilly roads. 3-31 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) You might 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): Press this button on the inside rearview mirror to disable the system. The IntelliBeam indicator turns off and does not come back on until the IntelliBeam button is pressed again. 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 turns off. To turn IntelliBeam back on, press the IntelliBeam button on the mirror. A different sensitivity setting is available for dealer/ retailer 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 automatically is reset when the ignition is turned off and then on again. 3-32 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. Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers are turned on and have completed eight wipe cycles within four minutes. When the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF, the wiper-activated headlamps immediately turn off. The wiper-activated headlamps 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. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. The DRL system makes 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 transmission is not in P (Park) (United States only). The light sensor is covered or not detecting light. See “Sensors” under Dual Climate Control System on page 3-40. When DRL are on, no other exterior lamps such as the parking lamps, taillamps, etc. will be on when the DRL are being used. The instrument panel will not be lit up either. When automatic lighting is on and it is dark enough outside, the turn signal lamps turn off and normal low-beam headlamp operation occurs. When automatic lighting is on and it is bright enough outside, the regular lamps go off, and the DRL takes over. If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system comes 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, the instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness knob is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-34. 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. To idle the vehicle with the DRL off at night, turn off automatic lighting and shift the transmission into P (Park). Placing the vehicle in P (Park) disables the DRL. The DRL will stay off until the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). To drive the vehicle with the DRL off, turn off automatic lighting and manually turn on the parking lamps or fog lamps, if the vehicle has them. The regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed. 3-33 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Fog Lamps Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. The fog lamps button is located on the exterior lamps control to the left of the steering column. # (Fog Lamps): Press the exterior lamps button to turn the fog lamps on or off. A light comes on in the instrument panel cluster when the fog lamps are in use. The ignition must be on for the fog lamps to work. When the headlamps are changed to high-beam, the fog lamps will turn off. The fog lamps come back on again when the high-beam headlamps are turned off. 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 exterior lamp button has been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF and a door has been opened. This protects against draining the battery if the headlamps or parking lamps are accidentally left on. If you need to leave the lamps on for more than 10 minutes, use the exterior lamp control to turn the lamps back on after the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF and any door is opened. Instrument Panel Brightness D (Instrument Panel Brightness): This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel and footwell lights, if equipped. 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 or counterclockwise to brighten or dim the lights. 3-34 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 for the door switches and the exterior lamp control when a door is opened or if the remote keyless entry transmitter unlock button is pressed. If activated due to the transmitter, the lighting remains 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 ON/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. 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. 3-35 Footwell Lamps For vehicles with footwell lamps, they are located under the instrument panel and at the rear of the front seats. These lamps provide soft light to the front and rear ﬂoor areas. They dim with the instrument panel cluster lights. Footwell lighting brightness can be adjusted with the instrument panel brightness control located below the exterior lamps control. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-34. The footwell lights will turn off before the instrument panel lights are at their lowest level of brightness. Battery Load Management This feature monitors the vehicle’s electrical load and determines 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 3-73. Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery’s temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery’s state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up. When the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging. If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage or a voltage display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you may see the voltage move up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed. 3-36 The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator) may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power that is needed for very high electrical loads. A high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on, such as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power, whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories. Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver. If so, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message might be displayed, such as BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW, or LOW BATTERY. If this message is displayed, it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-73. 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. Power will be restored for an additional 10 minutes if any door or trunk is opened, or the courtesy lamp switch is turned on. Battery Run-Down Protection This feature helps prevent the battery from being drained, if the interior courtesy lamps, reading/map lamps, visor vanity lamps or trunk lamp are accidentally left on. If any of these lamps are left on, they automatically turn off after 10 minutes, if the ignition is off. The lamps will not come back on again until one of the following occurs: The ignition is turned on. The exterior lamps control is turned off, then on again. The headlamps will time-out after 10 minutes, if they are manually turned on with the ignition on or off. 3-37 (cid:129) (cid:129) Accessory Power Outlet(s) The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone. If the vehicle has a 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 under the climate control system next to the ashtray. See Center Console Storage on page 2-62. There are two accessory power outlets in the rear seat area located on the door armrests next to the ashtrays. There may be a small cap that must be removed to access the accessory power outlet. 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 plugged in for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will drain the battery. Power is always supplied to the outlets. Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 20 ampere rating. 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/retailer for additional information on the accessory power outlets. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to the vehicle can damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes. Check with your dealer/retailer before adding electrical equipment. Follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install. Notice: damage not covered by the 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 3-38 If papers, pins, or other ﬂammable items Ashtray(s) Notice: are put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage the 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. Analog Clock The analog clock is located on the instrument panel above the radio. The clock is not connected with any other vehicle system and runs by itself. To adjust the clock: 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 reaching the desired time. 3. Push and release the button to increase the time by one minute increments until the desired time is reached. 3-39 Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Dual Climate Control System 3-40 Dual Climate Control System for Vehicles with Rear Climate Control A. Fan Control B. Display C. Air Delivery Mode Control D. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls E. Air Conditioning F. Outside Air or AUX G. Recirculation H. PASS (Passenger Climate Control) I. Rear Window Defogger Automatic Operation AUTO 9 (Automatic Fan): When this position is selected on the fan control, the system adjusts 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 the vehicle until warmer air is available. The system starts 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 depends 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. 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 the vehicle is started, the display shows the interior temperature settings and the outside temperature. If the AUTO position is selected on the fan or mode control, the system automatically controls 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 is lit when the system is operating automatically, even at near freezing outside temperatures. Press # on the fan control to turn off the A/C. For improved window clearing performance in defog or defrost modes, the A/C compressor runs automatically. h (AUTO RECIRCULATION): If the AUTO position is selected on either the fan or mode control, the system automatically controls the air inlet to supply fresh outside air or recirculate the interior air to cool the car faster. The light on the recirculation button will come on when the system changes to recirculation. Outside air can be forced by pressing h when the light is lit. For vehicles without rear climate controls, press : to force outside air. The next time AUTO fan or mode is selected, the air inlet will reset back to AUTO operation. 3-41 Manual Operation 9 (Off): Turns the entire climate control system off. Outside air still enters the vehicle and is directed to the ﬂoor. The airﬂow direction and temperature can be adjusted, as indicated below. If the temperature is adjusted while the system is off, the display will light to show the current settings. w x (Driver’s Temperature Controls): Press the up or down buttons next to the fan control to manually increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. w x (Passenger’s Temperature Controls): Press the up or down buttons next to the air delivery mode control to manually increase or decrease the temperature for the front passenger. If the passenger climate control system is off, pressing one of these buttons turns it on. 9 (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turning this control completely counterclockwise will turn on the automatic fan operation. 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 3-48. 3-42 Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the current airﬂow mode. Select one of the following: AUTO: Turns on the automatic delivery mode operation. F (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. * (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel and the ﬂoor outlets. In automatic operation, cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the ﬂoor outlets. 7 (Floor): Air is directed to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the side window outlets and the windshield. If recirculation is selected, it only stays on for three minutes to reduce windshield fogging. W (Floor/Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the ﬂoor outlets, with some air going to the side window outlets and windshield. When selected, 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): This mode clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield and side window outlets. When selected, the system automatically turns off recirculation and runs 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. # (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning system on or off and override the automatic system. When in AUTO, the air conditioning compressor comes on automatically, as necessary. To avoid window fogging on rainy and humid days at temperatures above freezing, run the air conditioning. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water may drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. : (Outside Air): Press to turn the outside air mode on or off. An indicator light comes on to show it is on. Air is pulled from outside the vehicle. Pressing ? will cancel this mode. ? (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation mode on or off. An indicator light below the button comes on to show that this mode is on. This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle. This mode cannot be selected while in the defog or defrost modes. If you try to select the recirculation mode, the indicator light ﬂashes three times and turns off. Operation in this mode during periods of high humidity and cool outside temperatures may result in increased window fogging. If window fogging is experienced, select the defrost mode. AUX: For vehicles with a rear climate control system, press to turn the rear climate control fan on for automatic operation. After the AUX button is pressed, the indicator light comes on. Press the button again to turn the auxiliary fan off. See Rear Climate Control System on page 3-46. PASS (Passenger Climate Control): Press to turn the passenger climate control systems on or off. When the passenger climate control system is on, the passenger temperature setting is displayed. The temperature selected by the front passenger also controls 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. 3-43 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. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. < (Rear Defogger): Press 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 the 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 turn on 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. 3-44 There is also an interior temperature sensor located next to the steering wheel that measures the temperature of the air inside the 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. In order to prevent false temperature readings at startup, the displayed temperature will not change until the following occurs: (cid:129) Vehicle speed is above 10 mph (16 km/h) for 5 minutes. (cid:129) Vehicle speed is above 32 mph (51 km/h) 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. 3-45 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:129) 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:129) Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. (cid:129) Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively. 3-46 Rear Climate Control System For vehicles with a rear climate control system, the rear seat passengers can adjust the direction of the airﬂow, fan speed and temperature for the rear seating area. This system also works with the main climate control system in the vehicle. The rear climate control system is located on the back of the center console. A. Display B. Fan Control C. Temperature Control D. Air Delivery Mode Control AUX (Auxiliary): Press the AUX button located on the front climate control panel to turn the rear climate control system on or off. When turned on the rear system operates in automatic mode and the temperature settings selected for the front climate control panel will also be selected for the rear passengers. To adjust the rear climate control system, the rear passenger can select a different temperature, 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. 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 front climate control system, see Dual Climate Control System on page 3-40. For more information on the air outlets, see Outlet Adjustment on page 3-46. Automatic Operation «A ª (Fan Control): Press until AUTO appears on the display to place the system in automatic mode. When automatic operation is active, the system automatically controls 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 (Air Delivery Mode Control): Press until AUTO appears on the display to place the system in automatic mode. When automatic operation is active, the system controls the air delivery mode. 3-47 Manual Operation «A ª (Fan Control): Press to increase or decrease the fan speed. « b ª (Temperature Control): Press to increase or decrease the temperature for the rear seat passengers. Once the rear temperature setting is changed from following the front temperature setting, it will no longer follow changes to the front temperature setting until the front climate control AUX button resets it. « N ª (Air Delivery Mode Control): 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. Y (Vent): Air is directed to the upper outlets. % (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the upper outlets and the ﬂoor outlets. [ (Floor): Air is directed to the ﬂoor outlets. 3-48 Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air ﬁlter traps most of the pollen from the air entering the vehicle. The ﬁlter 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: 1. Use a tool to remove the cover. If the vehicle has tabs that allow the cover to be unlatched with your ﬁngers, a tool will not be needed for this step. 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. 3-49 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators 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 the warning lights and gages could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Some warning lights come on brieﬂy when the engine is started to indicate they are working. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous. 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. 3-50 Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to show how the vehicle is running. It show how fast the vehicle is going, how much fuel has been used and many of the other things needed drive safely and economically. United States version shown, Canada similar 3-51 Tachometer This gage indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). See “MPH (km)” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-68 for more information. The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. The vehicle’s odometer works together with the driver information center. Trip A and Trip B can be set on the odometer. See “Trip Fuel” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-68 for more information. If the vehicle ever needs a new odometer installed, the new one is set to the correct mileage total of the old odometer. 3-52 Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt, unless the driver safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light comes on and stays on for several seconds, then ﬂashes for several more. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This only occurs if the passenger airbag is enabled. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-64 for more information. The passenger safety belt light, located on the instrument panel, comes on and stays on for several seconds and then ﬂashes for several more. This chime and light are repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. This chime and light are repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver safety belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic device. To turn off the warning light and or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt. 3-53 Airbag Readiness Light The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for possible malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicates there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-55. The airbag readiness light ﬂashes for a few seconds when the engine is started. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed immediately. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away. If there is a problem with the airbag system, an airbag Driver Information Center (DIC) message can also come on. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-73

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