2007 Cadillac Escalade Owners Manual

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Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use of the coolant heater is not required. Your vehicle may also have an internal thermostat in the plug end of the cord. This will prevent operation of the engine coolant heater when the temperature is at or above 0°F (−18°C) as noted on the cord. 141 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment, near the power steering ﬂuid reservoir. 3. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a ﬁre. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you do not, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you will be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. Automatic Transmission Operation Your vehicle has a Hydra-Matic® 6L80 automatic transmission, and has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster. The electronic shift position indicator displays when the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P). See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 503. 142 There are several different positions for the shift lever. {CAUTION: PARK (P): This position locks your rear wheels. It is the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move easily. When parked on a hill, especially when the vehicle has a heavy load, you may notice an increase in the effort to shift out of PARK (P). See Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) under Shifting Into Park (P) on page 150 for more information. It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 150. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 375. 143 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging your transmission, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 364. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is ﬁrmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting your vehicle. 144 DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle. If you need more power for passing, and you are: (cid:127) Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. (cid:127) Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. By doing this, the vehicle shifts down to the next gear and has more power. DRIVE (D) can be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for off-road driving. You may want to shift the transmission to a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often. Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding, see Skidding under Loss of Control on page 333. MANUAL MODE (M): This position lets drivers select the range of gears appropriate for current driving conditions. If your vehicle has this feature, see Driver Shift Control (DSC) later in this section. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place. Your vehicle has a shift stabilization feature that adjusts the transmission shifting to the current driving conditions in order to reduce rapid upshifts and downshifts. This shift stabilization feature is designed to determine, before making an upshift, if the engine will be able to maintain vehicle speed by analyzing things such as vehicle speed, throttle position and vehicle load. If the shift stabilization feature determines that a current vehicle speed cannot be maintained, the tranmission does not upshift and instead holds the current gear. In some cases, this may appear to be a delayed shift, however the tranmission is operating normally. 145 Driver Shift Control (DSC) Your vehicle has a Driver Shift Control (DSC). The DSC controls the vehicle’s transmission and vehicle speed while driving down hill or towing a trailer by allowing you to select a desired range of gears. Your vehicle’s transmission uses adaptive shift controls. Adaptive shift controls continually compares key shift parameters to pre-programmed ideal shifts stored in the transmissions computer. The transmission constantly makes adjustments to improve vehicle performance according to how the vehicle is being used, such as with a heavy load or when temperature changes. During this adaptive shift controls process, shifting may feel different as the transmission determines the best settings. When temperatures are very cold, the Hydra-Matic® 6L80 automatic transmission’s gear shifting may be delayed providing more stable shifts until the engine warms up. Shifts may be more noticeable with a cold transmission. This difference in shifting is normal. 146 To use this feature, do the following: 1. Move the shift lever to the MANUAL MODE (M). 2. Press the plus/minus button, to upshift or downshift selecting the desired range of gears for your current driving conditions. When in the MANUAL MODE (M) a number will display next to the M, indicating the current gear that has been selected. The DIC display will show the message MANUAL SHIFT on the ﬁrst line and the current gear will be displayed on the second line. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 239 and DIC Operation and Displays on page 240 for more information. The number displayed in the DIC is the highest gear that can be used. However, your vehicle can automatically shift to lower gears as it adjusts to driving conditions. This means that all gears below that number are available. When FIFTH (5) is selected, FIRST (1) through FIFTH (5) gears are automatically shifted by the vehicle, but SIXTH (6) cannot be used until the plus/minus button located on the steering column lever is used to change to the gear. The transmission will prevent a gear range until a speed that is appropriate for current driving conditions is achieved. If shifting is prevented for any reason, the current selected gear will ﬂash multiple times in the DIC. Grade Braking is not available when the Driver Shift Control is active. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 148 for more information. While using the DSC, cruise control and the tow/haul mode can be used. 147 Tow/Haul Mode Your vehicle has a tow/haul mode. The tow/haul mode adjusts the transmission shift pattern to reduce shift cycling, providing increased performance, vehicle control, and transmission cooling when towing or hauling heavy loads. Press the button located on the end of the shift lever to turn the tow/haul on or off. When the tow/haul is on, a light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. 148 See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 238 for more information. Also see “Tow Haul Mode” under Towing a Trailer on page 375 for more information. The tow/haul mode works with the Autoride® feature, if the vehicle has this, to enhance the ride when trailering or with a loaded vehicle. See Autoride® on page 374. Grade Braking Grade Braking assists when driving on a downhill grade. It maintains the vehicle’s speed by automatically implementing a shift schedule that uses the engine and the transmission to slow the vehicle. This reduces wear on the brakes system and increases control of the vehicle. The system constantly monitors the vehicle’s speed, acceleration, throttle position, and whether the brake pedal is being pressed, and determines when to keep the current vehicle speed or to slow down. The system will then automatically command downshifts that reduces the vehicles speed, until the brake pedal is no longer being pressed. This indicates the desired vehicle speed has been reached. The tow/haul mode and grade braking shift modes can be activated by pressing the button on the end of the shift control stalk. While in the DSC mode, grade braking is deactivated, allowing the driver to select a gear. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 142 for more information. Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. A chime will activate and the warning light will ﬂash when the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is moving at least 3 mph (5 km/h) for at least three seconds. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the bottom edge of the lever, located above the parking brake pedal, with the parking brake symbol, to release the parking brake. If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released, the brake system warning light will go off. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 375. 149 Shifting Into Park (P) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 375. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position by pulling the shift lever toward you and moving it up as far as it will go. 150 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could be injured. Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and the parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you move the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without ﬁrst pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P). Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called torque lock. To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To ﬁnd out how, see Shifting Into Park (P) on page 150. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, then you will be able to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in PARK (P) when the ignition is in the LOCK. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 142. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way up into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then, move the shift lever into the gear desired. 151 Parking Over Things That Burn {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. 152 CAUTION: (Continued) (cid:127) Repairs were not done correctly. (cid:127) Your vehicle or exhaust system has been modiﬁed improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: (cid:127) Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and (cid:127) Have your vehicle ﬁxed immediately. Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: (cid:127) Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. (cid:127) Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. CAUTION: (Continued) 153 Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on page 153. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust — with CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See Winter Driving on page 360. {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 150. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 375. 154 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Intellibeam™, OnStar®, Compass, and Temperature Display Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with Intellibeam, OnStar®, compass and temperature display. For more information on OnStar®, see OnStar® System on page 163. For more information on Intellibeam™, see “Intellibeam Intelligent High-Beam Headlamp Control System” under Exterior Lamps on page 197. The mirror includes an eight-point compass display in the upper right corner of the mirror face. When on, the compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven. Outside temperature is also shown in the display. Automatic Dimming Your vehicle is equipped with an inside automatic dimming rearview mirror. The automatic dimming feature is activated whenever the vehicle is turned on and dims only during nighttime driving. Compass Operation AUTO 3: Press and hold the “auto highbeam” button for approximately three seconds to turn the compass/temperature display on or off. When the ignition and the display features are on, the display will show two character boxes for about two seconds. After two seconds, the mirror will display the compass heading and temperature. Compass Calibration If after two seconds the display does not show the correct direction, (N for North for example), there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder, or a similar magnetic item. The compass can be placed in calibration mode manually by pressing and holding the “auto highbeam” button for approximately nine seconds until CAL is shown in the compass display. The mirror can then be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads the correct direction. 155 Compass Variance The mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if the vehicle is driven outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, such as a long distance, cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust the compass variance. Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If the mirror is not adjusted to account for zone changes, the compass could give false readings. To adjust for zone changes, do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map that follows. 156 2. Press and hold the “auto highbeam” button approximately six seconds until a zone number appears in the display. 3. Once the zone number appears in the display, press the “auto highbeam” button quickly until you reach the correct zone number. Stop pressing the button and the mirror will return to normal operation. If C appears in the compass window, the compass needs calibration. See “Compass Calibration” listed previously. Outside Temperature Outside temperature is shown in the mirror display. Temperature will be displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius based on the choice of English or metric in the vehicle’s conﬁguration menu. If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed for an extended period of time, please consult your dealer. Under certain circumstances, a delay in updating the temperature is normal. Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display Your vehicle has this feature. When on, the automatic dimming mirror dims to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark. The mirror has a dual display in the upper right corner of the mirror face that shows the compass reading and the outside temperature. Control buttons for the OnStar® system are at the bottom of the mirror. See OnStar® System on page 163 for more information about the services OnStar® provides. P(On/Off): This is the on/off button. 157 Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on automatically each time the ignition is started. To operate the automatic dimming mirror, do the following: 1. Make sure the green indicator light, located to the left of the on/off button, is lit. If it is not, press and hold the on/off button for approximately six seconds until the green light comes on, indicating that the mirror is in automatic dimming mode. 2. Turn off the automatic dimming mirror function by pressing and holding the on/off button for approximately six seconds, until the green indicator light turns off. Temperature and Compass Display Press the on/off button, located to the far left, brieﬂy to turn the compass/temperature display on or off. If the display reads CAL, the compass needs to be calibrated. For more information, see “Compass Calibration” following. To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius, do the following: 1. Press and hold the on/off button for approximately four seconds until either a ﬂashing F or C appears. 2. Press the button again to change the display to the desired unit of measurement. After approximately four seconds of inactivity, the new unit will be locked in and the compass/temperature display will return. If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed for an extended period of time, please see your GM dealer. Under certain circumstances, a delay in updating the temperature is normal. 158 Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if the vehicle is outside of zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance. Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If not adjusted to account for compass variance, the compass could give false readings. To adjust for compass variance, do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map. 2. Press and hold the on/off button until a Z and a zone number appears in the display. The compass is now in zone mode. 3. Keep pressing the on/off button until the desired zone number appears in the display. Release the button. After approximately four seconds of inactivity, the new zone number will be locked in and the compass/ temperature display will return. 4. Calibrate the compass as described next. 159 Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration if one of the following occurs: (cid:127) After approximately ﬁve seconds, the display does not show a compass heading, N for North, for example, there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder, or a similar magnetic item. (cid:127) The compass does not display the correct heading and the compass zone variance is set correctly. In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed, push the on/off button for approximately 12 seconds or until CAL is displayed. The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction. 160 Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors If your vehicle is equipped with outside power foldaway mirrors, the controls are located on the driver’s door armrest. (cid:127) Press (A) to select the driver’s side mirror. Then press the arrows located on the four-way control pad to adjust the mirror. Press (A) again to deselect the mirror. (cid:127) Press (B) to select the passenger’s side mirror. Then press the arrows located on the four-way control pad to adjust the mirror. Press (B) again to deselect the mirror. (cid:127) Press (C), to fold the mirrors out to the driving position. (cid:127) Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position. If the mirrors are accidentally folded/unfolded manually, they may shake or ﬂutter at normal driving speeds and may not stay in the unfolded position. If this happens, you will need to reset the mirrors. See “Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors” next. Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors You will need to reset the power foldaway mirrors if the following occurs: (cid:127) The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. (cid:127) They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. (cid:127) The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position. (cid:127) The mirrors shake and ﬂutter at normal driving speeds. To reset the power foldaway mirrors, fold and unfold them one time using the mirror controls. This will reset them to their normal position. This mirror has the following features. Automatic Dimming The driver’s outside mirror will adjust for the glare of the headlamps behind you. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display on page 157. Curb View Assist If your vehicle has the memory package, the outside mirrors are able to perform the curb view assist mirror function. This feature may be useful in allowing the driver to view the curb when parallel parking. This feature will cause the passenger’s and/or driver’s mirror to tilt to a preselected position when the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). 161 The passenger’s and/or driver’s mirror will return to its original position when the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R), or the ignition is turned off or to LOCK. This feature can be turned on or off through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 239. Heated Mirrors The button to turn the heated mirrors on or off is located on the climate control panel. Press this button to warm the driver’s and passenger’s outside rearview mirrors to help clear them of ice, snow, and condensation. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 212 for more information. Convex Mirror The passenger’s side mirror may have convex glass. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver’s seat. {CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. Your vehicle may also have a turn signal indicator on the mirror. An arrow on the mirror will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. 162 OnStar® System OnStar® uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If your airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar® Emergency where we can request emergency services be sent to your location. If you lock your keys in the car, call OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can send a signal to unlock your doors. If you need roadside assistance, press the OnStar® button and they can contact Roadside Service for you. A complete OnStar® Owner’s Guide and the Terms and Conditions of the OnStar® Subscription Service Agreement are included in the vehicle’s OnStar® Subscriber Information packet located in your vehicle. For more information, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, contact OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or press the OnStar® button to speak with an OnStar® advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. OnStar® Services For new vehicles equipped with OnStar®, the Directions & Connections Plan is included for one year from the date of purchase. You can extend this plan beyond the ﬁrst year to meet your needs. For more information, press the OnStar® button to speak with an advisor. 163 Directions & Connections Plan (cid:127) Advanced Automatic Crash Notiﬁcation (cid:127) Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment (cid:127) Emergency Services (cid:127) Roadside Assistance (cid:127) Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance (cid:127) AccidentAssist (cid:127) Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert (cid:127) OnStar® Vehicle Diagnostics (cid:127) OnStar® Hands-Free Calling (cid:127) OnStar® Virtual Advisor (cid:127) Driving Directions (cid:127) RideAssist (cid:127) Information and Convenience Services OnStar® Hands-Free Calling OnStar® Hands-Free Calling allows OnStar® subscribers to make and receive calls using voice commands at the touch of a button. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated into the vehicle, and may be used with Pre-Paid Minute Packages or linked to a cell phone through OnStar® Shared Minutes Plan. To ﬁnd out more, refer to the OnStar® Owner’s Guide, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or speak with an OnStar® advisor by pressing the OnStar® button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). OnStar® Virtual Advisor Your vehicle may have Virtual Advisor. It is a feature of OnStar® Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes to access weather, local traffic reports and stock quotes. By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands, you can browse through the various topics. Customize your information proﬁle at www.myonstar.com. See the OnStar® Owner’s guide for more information. 164 OnStar® Steering Wheel Controls Your vehicle may be equipped with a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar®. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 313 for more information. When calling into voice mail systems or to dial directory numbers, press the control, wait for the “number please” response, say the number(s) to be dialed, wait for the number(s) to be repeated and then say “dial.” See the OnStar® Owner’s Guide for more information. Universal Home Remote System The Universal Home Remote System, a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems, and home lighting. 165 If your vehicle has the Universal Home Remote Transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes and modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. 166 Universal Home Remote System Operation Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes, please be sure to follow Steps 6 through 8 to complete the programming of your Universal Home Remote Transmitter. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in the programming steps. Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remote programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Universal Home Remote buttons should be erased for security purposes. See “Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons” later in this section or, for assistance, see Customer Assistance Offices on page 540. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming. When programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. Programming Universal Home Remote Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside Universal Home Remote buttons, releasing only when the Universal Home Remote indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat this step to program a second and/or third hand-held transmitter to the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons. 2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the Universal Home Remote buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired Universal Home Remote button and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure noted in “Gate Operator and Canadian Programming” later in this section. 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly after Universal Home Remote successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons. 167 5. Press and hold the newly-trained Universal Home Remote button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the Universal Home Remote button is pressed and released. To program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons, begin with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote.” Do not repeat Step 1 as this will erase all of the programmed channels. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling-code equipped device, most commonly, a garage door opener. 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8. 8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the programmed Universal Home Remote button for two seconds, then release. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence a second time, and depending on the brand of the garage door opener, or other rolling code device, repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming. The Universal Home Remote should now activate your rolling-code equipped device. To program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons, begin with Step 2 of “Programming Universal Home Remote.” You do not want to repeat Step 1, as this will erase all previous programming from the Universal Home Remote buttons. 168 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for Universal Home Remote to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same manner. If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator or garage door opener by using the “Programming Universal Home Remote” procedures, regardless of where you live, replace Step 3 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” with the following: Continue to press and hold the Universal Home Remote button while you press and release every two seconds (cycle) the hand-held transmitter button until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal Home Remote. The Universal Home Remote indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 4 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” to complete. Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons To erase programming from the three Universal Home Remote buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold the two outside buttons for longer than 30 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. The Universal Home Remote is now in the training (learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” shown earlier in this section. Individual buttons cannot be erased, but they can be reprogrammed. See “Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button” following this section. 169 Storage Areas Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the handle upward. Use the key to lock and unlock. Cupholder(s) Your vehicle is equipped with cupholders for the front and rear passengers. The cupholders are located in the center console for the front passengers and on the rear of the center console for the rear passengers. To use the front cupholders, press down on the access door release. The door will then open. Push the door pack down to close it. The front cupholder may be removed for cleaning by pushing down and then back on the cupholder. Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button To program a device to Universal Home Remote using a Universal Home Remote button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired Universal Home Remote button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to ﬂash after 20 seconds. While still holding the Universal Home Remote button, proceed with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” shown earlier in this section. For additional information on Universal Home Remote, see Customer Assistance Offices on page 540. 170 To access the cupholders in the rear ﬂoor console, pull downward on the lid. Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle has a console compartment between the bucket seats. The console has both an upper and lower storage bin accessed by lifting up on the latches located at the front of the console lid. The console may be equipped with an accessory power outlet inside. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 210. The rear of the console also has a cupholder that swings down for the rear seat passengers to use. Assist Handles Your vehicle is equipped with assist handles to be used when getting out of the vehicle. They are located above the rear passenger doors. Pull down to use. Garment Hooks There are garment hooks located on the assist handles. 171 Luggage Carrier If you have the luggage carrier, you can load things on top of your vehicle. The luggage carrier has siderails attached to the roof and crossrails, if equipped, which can be moved back and forth to help secure cargo. To adjust, turn the knob located at each end of the crossrail counter clockwise until the crossrail can move freely. To secure the crossrail, turn the knob located at the end of the crossrail clockwise until tightened. Tie the load to the siderails or siderail supports. Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 200 lbs (91 kg) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests as far forward as possible and against the side rails, making sure to fasten it securely. Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 366. To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you are leaving, check now and then to make sure the luggage and cargo are still securely fastened. 172 Be sure the cargo is properly loaded. (cid:127) If small heavy objects are placed on the roof, place the load in the area over the rear wheels (behind the rear side door on extended models). If you need to, cut a piece of 3/8 inch plywood to ﬁt inside the crossrails and siderails to spread the load. If plywood is used, tie it to the siderail supports. (cid:127) Tie the load to the crossrails or the siderail supports. Use the crossrails only to keep the load from sliding. To move the crossrails, pull out on the latch release handle at each end. Slide the crossrail to the desired position balancing the force side to side. Push the release handle back into the latched position and slide the crossrail back and forth slightly to be sure the latch snaps securely into place. If you need to carry long items, move the crossrails as far apart as they will go. Tie the load to the crossrails and the siderails or siderail supports. Also tie the load to the bumpers. Do not tie the load so tightly that the crossrails or siderails are damaged. (cid:127) (cid:127) After moving a crossrail, be sure it is securely locked into the siderail. Your vehicle has a Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) located above the glass or above the rear load doors. If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, care should be taken not to block or damage the CHMSL unit. Rear Storage Area Your vehicle may have a storage compartment located in the rear cargo area of the vehicle in the driver’s side trim panel. To open the utility compartment, turn the knobs and swing the compartment door open. The compartment door can be removed. Rear Seat Armrest Your vehicle’s second row seat may have an armrest/storage compartment. Pull the loop at the top of the armrest out to lower the armrest. To open the compartment, if equipped, push the button on the front of the armrest and pull the top open. Convenience Net The convenience net (if equipped) in the rear of your vehicle helps to keep small loads in place during sharp turns or quick stops and starts. The net is not designed for larger, heavier items. To install the net, attach the hooks to the raised cargo tie downs. Then, attach the cord loops to the button retainers in the side trim. You can unhook the net so that it will lie ﬂat when you’re not using it. 173 To return the cover to the retracted position, do the following: 1. Pull up on the cover handle to release the cover posts from the retaining sockets. 2. Let the cover move forward to the full retracted position. To remove the cover, from a regular wheelbase model, do the following: 1. Let the cover go all the way into the holder. 2. Then, grasping the driver’s side cover endcap, push the cover endcap toward the passenger’s side of the vehicle. 3. Swing the cover rearward and take it out of the vehicle. Cargo Cover {CAUTION: An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. You or others could be injured. If you remove the cover, always store it in the proper storage location. When you put it back, always be sure that it is securely reattached. If you have a cargo cover, you can use it to cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle. To use the cover, do the following: 1. Pull the cover handle toward the rear of the vehicle. 2. Latch the cover posts into the retaining sockets on the cargo area trim panels. 174 To put the cover in the vehicle, do the following: 1. Make sure the cover slot in the holder faces rearward with the round surface facing down. 2. Then, hold the cover at an angle and place the cover endcap into the slot in the passenger’s side trim panel. 3. Move the other end of the cover forward and hold it next to the driver’s side trim panel slot. 4. Press the endcaps in, this will allow the cover to ﬁt into the trim slot. 5. Lightly pull on the cover holder to make sure it is secure. On the extended wheelbase models there are two cover positions. The slots furthest forward allow the cover to be used if the third seat is removed or folded down. The cover can be installed and removed from either side. Cargo Tie Downs Your vehicle may be equipped with cargo tie downs in the rear cargo area that allow you to strap cargo in and keep it from moving inside the vehicle. When not using the tie downs, ﬂip them down out of the way. 175 Cargo Management System Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo management system. It can be used for storing and separating cargo and as a table. The maximum load is 200 lbs. (91 kg) distributed. It is located in the rear of the vehicle on upper or lower horizontal guides. There are two vertical curved guides that connect the upper and lower horizontal guides together. The system has three rollers on each side. The system will be equipped with either a release lever, located in the middle handle, or a tab located on the side. These engage and disengage a locator pin. These are used in adjusting and positioning the system. 176 The cargo management system can be positioned on the upper or lower horizontal guides. To adjust the system from the upper guide to the lower guide, do the following: 1. Squeeze and hold the release lever, or slide the tab towards the inside of the vehicle, to retract the locator pin. 2. Pull the system back until the front rollers reach the vertical curved guides. 3. Lower the front rollers to the lower guides and pull the system back until the middle set of rollers clear the upper guides. 4. Push down on the rear of the system and raise the front rollers up the vertical curved guides. 4. Lower the system until the middle rollers are lined up with lower guides. While holding in the release lever or tab, push the system forward until all three sets of rollers are on the guides. 5. Release the lever or tab and push the system until the locator pin reaches the locator hole. To adjust the system from the lower guide to the upper guide, do the following: 1. Squeeze and hold the release lever, or slide the tab towards the inside of the vehicle, to retract the locator pin. 2. Pull the system back until the middle rollers can be raised and placed into the upper guides. 3. Push the system forward until the front rollers are lined up with the vertical curved guides. 5. Push the system forward until all three sets of rollers are resting on the guides and release the lever or tab. 6. Push the system forward until the locator pin reaches the locator hole. The cargo management system can be pulled out and used as a table on both the upper and lower guide. To use a table, squeeze the release lever and pull the system towards you. Release the lever and pull the system until the locator pin reaches the next hole. The system will extend out of the vehicle. The liftgate can not be closed in this position. Do not the operate the vehicle with liftgate open. The cargo management system can be removed from the vehicle. This procedure should be completed by two people. While squeezing the release lever, pull the system back until the rollers clear the guides. 177 On one side of the system is a retractable storage area. To access, pull the handle in the center of the system up. Slide the hinge covers to the center of each side. This will keep the sides of the storage system stationary allowing it to stay upright. Inside the system are two removable dividers. To remove, unhook the loops at the ends of each divider. When not in use, slide the hinge covers back and the storage system will fold back down. Press down on the storage cover to lock it into place. On the opposite side of the system are two cupholders. 178 Sunroof Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding sunroof. To open or close the sunroof, the ignition needs to be turned to ON, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active. When RAP is active, the sunroof will work for 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off, or until a front door is opened. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 139 for more information. There are two switches in the overhead console that operate the sunroof. Manual-Open/Manual-Close: To open the sunroof press and hold the rear of the driver’s side switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position. To close the sunroof, press and hold the front of the driver’s side switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position. The sunshade will open automatically with the sunroof, but can also be opened manually. When the sunroof is opened, an air deﬂector will automatically raise. The air deﬂector will retract when the sunroof is closed. Express-Open/Express-Close: To express-open the sunroof, fully press and release the rear of the driver’s side switch. The sunroof will open automatically. To stop the sunroof partway, press the switch a second time. To express-close the sunroof, fully press and release the front of the driver’s side switch. The sunroof will close automatically. To stop the sunroof partway, press the switch a second time. The sunshade will open automatically with the sunroof, but can also be opened manually. 179 When the sunroof is opened, an air deﬂector will automatically raise. The air deﬂector will retract when the sunroof is closed. Vent: From the closed position, press the rear of the passenger’s side switch to vent the sunroof. To stop the sunroof partway, press the switch a second time. To close the sunroof, press and hold the front of the passenger’s side switch. To stop the sunroof partway, release the switch. Anti-Pinch Feature: If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof from closing at the point of the obstruction. The sunroof will then open halfway, and the air deﬂector will raise. To close the sunroof once it has re-opened, refer to the “Express-Close” or “Manual-Close” functions described previously. If the sunroof is in the vent position, and there is an object in the path of the sunroof when it closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof. To close the sunroof once it has re-opened, refer to the “Manual-Close” or “Express-Close” functions described previously. 180 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .........................184 Hazard Warning Flashers ...........................186 Other Warning Devices ..............................186 Horn ...........................................................186 Tilt Wheel ..................................................187 Heated Steering Wheel ..............................187 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...................188 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ..................188 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...........189 Windshield Wipers ......................................190 Rainsense™ II Wipers ................................191 Windshield Washer .....................................192 Rear Window Wiper/Washer .......................193 Cruise Control ............................................194 Exterior Lamps ...........................................197 Headlamps on Reminder ............................202 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ..................202 Automatic Headlamp System ......................203 Fog Lamps .................................................204 Instrument Panel Brightness .......................204 Dome Lamps .............................................204 Dome Lamp Override .................................205 Entry Lighting .............................................205 Exit Lighting ...............................................205 Reading Lamps ..........................................205 Battery Run-Down Protection ......................205 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) .........206 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .........................210 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter .................211 Analog Clock ..............................................211 Climate Controls ..........................................212 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ........212 Outlet Adjustment .......................................217 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls ................218 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ......220 Instrument Panel Cluster ............................221 Speedometer and Odometer .......................222 Trip Odometer ............................................222 Tachometer ................................................222 Safety Belt Reminder Light .........................223 181 Section 3 Instrument Panel Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light .......223 Airbag Readiness Light ..............................224 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..............225 Charging System Light ...............................227 Brake System Warning Light ......................228 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .......229 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ..........................230 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage .............230 Tire Pressure Light .....................................231 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .........................232 Oil Pressure Light ......................................236 Security Light .............................................236 Fog Lamp Light ..........................................237 Lights On Reminder ...................................237 Cruise Control Light ...................................237 Highbeam On Light ....................................237 Tow/Haul Mode Light .................................238 Fuel Gage ..................................................238 Low Fuel Warning Light .............................239 Driver Information Center (DIC) ..................239 DIC Operation and Displays .......................240 DIC Warnings and Messages .....................245 DIC Vehicle Customization .........................254 Audio System(s) ..........................................265 Setting the Time .........................................267 Radio with CD and DVD ............................268 XM Radio Messages ..................................297 Navigation/Radio System ............................299 Rear Seat Entertainment System ................299 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ..............................310 Theft-Deterrent Feature ..............................312 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...................313 Radio Reception .........................................314 Care of Your CDs and DVDs .....................315 Care of the CD and DVD Player ................315 Rear Side Window Antenna .......................315 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........316 Chime Level Adjustment .............................316 182 ✍ NOTES 183 Instrument Panel Overview United States version shown; Canada similar. 184 A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 217. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 188. C. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 221. D. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 186. E. Shift Lever and Range Selection Mode. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 142. F. Tow/Haul Selector Button. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 148. G. Driver Information Center Controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 239. H. Analog Clock. See Analog Clock on page 211. I. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 265. J. StabiliTrak® Button. See StabiliTrak® System on page 326. Rear Park Aid Disable Button. See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 206. K. Tilt Wheel Lever. See Tilt Wheel on page 187. L. Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 197. M. Dome Lamp Override Button. See Dome Lamp Override on page 205. N. Cruise Control Buttons. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 313. O. Horn. See Horn on page 186. P. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 313. Q. Dual Automatic Climate Controls. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 212. R. Pedal Adjust Button. See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 141. Heated Windshield Washer Fluid Button. See Windshield Washer on page 192. Power Running Boards Disable Button (If Equipped). See Power Running Boards on page 130. S. Glove box. See Glove Box on page 170. 185 Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂashers warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on top of the steering column. Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Horn To sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering wheel. The hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what ignition position the key is in, and even if the key is not in the ignition. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. Press the button again to turn the ﬂashers off. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, your turn signals will not work. 186 Tilt Wheel Your vehicle has a tilt wheel, that lets you adjust the steering wheel before driving. Raising it to the highest level gives more room to exit and enter your vehicle. Heated Steering Wheel Your vehicle may have a heated steering wheel. The button for this feature is located on the left side of 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. The tilt steering wheel lever is located on the lower left side of the column. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. 187 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: (cid:127) GTurn and Lane Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 188. (cid:127) 53Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 189. (cid:127) NWindshield Wipers. See Windshield Wipers on page 190. (cid:127) LWindshield Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 192. 188 (cid:127) 5 Rear Wiper Delay. See Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 193. (cid:127) Z Rear Wiper. See Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 193. (cid:127) =Rear Wiper Wash. See Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 193. Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically. To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever for less than one second until the arrow starts to ﬂash. This will cause the turn signals to automatically ﬂash three times. It will ﬂash six times if tow-haul mode is active. Holding the turn signal lever for more than one second will cause the turn signals to ﬂash until you release the lever. The lever will return by itself when it is released. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows ﬂash more quickly than normal, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers will not see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and a blown fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 503. Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each ﬂash of the turn signal and the message TURN SIGNAL ON will also appear in the DIC. To turn the chime and message off, move the turn signal lever to the off position. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 53(Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer): To change the headlamps from low to high beam, push the lever toward the instrument panel. To return to low-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction lever toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. 189 Windshield Wipers Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they are frozen to the windshield, gently loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades may not clear the windshield well, making it harder to see and drive safely. If the blades do become damaged, install new blades or blade inserts. For more information, see Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 448. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. 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 wipe cycles, hold the band on mist longer. N(Delay): You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wiping cycles. 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. 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. 190 Rainsense™ II Wipers Your vehicle has Rainsense™ II windshield wipers. These wipers automatically turn on when a sensor, mounted next to the inside rearview mirror, detects moisture on the windshield. When active, these wipers are able to detect moisture on the windshield and automatically turn on the wipers. To turn on the Rainsense™ feature, the wipers must be set to one of the ﬁve delay settings. Each of the ﬁve settings adjusts the sensitivity of the rainsensor. Since different drivers have different setting preferences, it is recommended that the mid-range setting, position three, be used initially. For more wipes, select the higher settings; for fewer wipes, select the lower settings located closer to the off position on the multifunction lever. The rainsensor will automatically control the frequency of the wipes from off to high speed according to the weather conditions. The wipers can be left in a Rainsense™ mode even when it is not raining. When Rainsense™ II is active, the headlamps will turn on automatically after approximately eight wipes. The headlamps will turn off if the wiper switch is set to a delay position, and there have been no wipes for approximately three minutes, or if the wiper switch is turned to the off position. If it is dark outside, the headlamps will remain on. 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. 191 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. L (Washer Fluid): There is a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunction lever. To spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed. Heated Windshield Washer The heated windshield washer ﬂuid system may be used to help clear ice, snow, tree sap, or bugs from your windshield. 192 The button is located in the switchbank under the climate controls. Push the heated washer ﬂuid button while the ignition is turned on to activate the heated windshield washer ﬂuid system. The indicator light will ﬂash. 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 to begin. Press the button again to turn off the heated windshield washer ﬂuid system or it will automatically turn off after four wash/wipe cycles have been completed. 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. Rear Window Wiper/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. The rear wiper control is located on the turn signal/multifunction lever. To turn the rear wiper on, slide the lever to a wiper position. 9(Off): To turn the wiper off, slide the lever to this setting. 5 (Rear Wiper Delay): To turn on the rear wiper delay, slide the lever to this setting. Z (Rear Wiper): To turn on the rear wiper, slide the lever to this setting. =(Rear Wiper Wash): To turn on the rear wiper wash, push the button on the end of the turn signal/multifunction lever to spray washer ﬂuid on the rear window. The wipers will clear the rear window and either stop or return to your preset speed. For more washer cycles, press and hold the button. The rear window wiper/washer will not operate if the liftgate or liftglass is open or ajar. If the liftgate or liftglass is opened while the rear wiper is on, the wiper will return to the parked position and stop. 193 Cruise Control {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes, cruise control is turned off. 194 If your vehicle has the StabiliTrak® system and begins to limit wheel spin while you are using cruise control, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See StabiliTrak® System on page 326. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on. The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel. T(On/Off): This button can both activate and turn off the system. The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off. + 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 or make the vehicle decelerate. [ (Cancel): Press this button to cancel cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. Setting Cruise Control Cruise control will not work if your parking brake is set, or if the master cylinder brake ﬂuid level is low. The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster will come on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed. {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 1. Press the cruise control On/Off button. 2. Get up to the desired speed you want. 3. Press the SET− button located on the steering wheel and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator. 195 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 you are driving about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, press the +RES button on your steering wheel. The vehicle will go back to the previous set speed and stay there. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control To increase the cruise speed while using cruise control: (cid:127) Press and hold the +RES button on the steering wheel until you reach your new desired speed, then release it. (cid:127) To increase vehicle speed in small increments, press the +RES button. Each time you do this, you will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control To reduce your speed while using cruise control: (cid:127) Press and hold the SET– button on the steering wheel until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. (cid:127) To slow down in very small amounts, press the SET– button on the steering wheel brieﬂy. Each time you do this, the vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the previous set cruise speed. 196 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 the vehicle’s speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle’s speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers ﬁnd this to be too much trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise control: (cid:127) Step lightly on the brake pedal. (cid:127) Press the cancel button on the steering wheel. (cid:127) Press the On/Off 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. 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 (cid:127) Taillamps (cid:127) Parking Lamps (cid:127) License Plate Lamps (cid:127) Instrument Panel Lights 197 Instrument Panel Lights ;(Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with the following: (cid:127) (cid:127) Taillamps (cid:127) License Plate Lamps 2(Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps together with the following lamps listed below. (cid:127) Parking Lamps (cid:127) (cid:127) Taillamps (cid:127) License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights The exterior lamps control has four positions: 9(Off): Turn the control to this position to turn off the automatic headlamps and daytime running lamps (DRL). Turning the headlamp control to the off position again will turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, the off position will only work when the vehicle is shifted into the PARK (P) position. AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this position to set the headlamps to automatically turn on at normal brightness, together with the following: (cid:127) Parking Lamps (cid:127) (cid:127) Taillamps (cid:127) License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights 198 IntellliBeam™ Intelligent High-Beam Headlamp Control System If your vehicle has this feature, be sure to read this entire section before using it. IntellliBeam™ 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 IntellliBeam™ system will turn your high-beam headlamps on when it is dark enough, there is no other traffic present, and the IntellliBeam system is enabled. Turning On and Enabling IntellliBeam™ Press and release the IntellliBeam™ button on the inside rear view mirror. The IntellliBeam™ 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 IntellliBeam system must be enabled. To enable the IntellliBeam™ 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 237. Driving with IntellliBeam™ IntellliBeam™ 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 IntellliBeam™, until any of the following situations occur: (cid:127) The system detects an approaching vehicle’s headlamps. (cid:127) The system detects a preceding vehicle’s taillamps. (cid:127) The outside light is bright enough that high-beam headlamps are not required. (cid:127) The vehicle’s speed drops below 15 mph (24 km/h). 199 (cid:127) The headlamp stalk is moved forward to the high-beam position. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 189. When either of these conditions occur, the IntellliBeam™ feature will be disabled and the IntellliBeam™ light in the mirror will turn off until the high-beam stalk is returned to the neutral position. If IntellliBeam™ was using low-beams prior to this action, the IntellliBeam™ feature will be temporarily disabled until the stalk is returned to the neutral position. (cid:127) (cid:127) The exterior lamp control is turned to any setting except AUTO. When this occurs, IntellliBeam™ will be disabled until the control is turned back to the AUTO position. (cid:127) The IntellliBeam™ system is turned off at the inside rearview mirror. IntellliBeam™ may not turn off the high-beams if the system cannot detect other vehicle’s lamps because of any of the following: (cid:127) The others vehicle’s lamp(s) are missing, damaged, obstructed from view or otherwise undetected. (cid:127) The other vehicle’s lamp(s) are covered with dirt, snow and/or road spray. (cid:127) 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 IntellliBeam light sensor. (cid:127) Your vehicle’s windshield is covered with ice, dirt, haze or other obstructions. (cid:127) Your vehicle is loaded such that the front end of the vehicle points upward, causing the IntellliBeam 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. 200 Disabling and Resetting IntellliBeam™ at the Rearview Mirror IntellliBeam™ 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 IntellliBeam™ indicator will turn off and will not come back on until the IntellliBeam™ button is pressed again. Stalk Disable: When IntellliBeam™ has turned on the high-beams, pull or push the high-beam stalk. This will disable IntellliBeam™. The IntellliBeam™ indicator on the mirror will turn off. To re-enable IntellliBeam™, press the IntellliBeam™ 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 IntellliBeam™ 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 IntellliBeam™ 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. 201 Headlamps on Reminder If a door is open, a reminder chime will sound when your headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on and your key is out of the ignition. To turn off the chime, turn the headlamp switch to off or AUTO and then back on, or close and re-open the door. In the AUTO mode, the headlamps turn off once the ignition is in LOCK or may remain on until the headlamp delay ends (if enabled in the DIC). See “Exit Lighting” under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 254. 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 DRL are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. The DRL system will come on when the following conditions are met: (cid:127) The ignition is on (cid:127) The exterior lamps control is in AUTO (cid:127) The light sensor determines it is daytime When the DRL are on, only your DRL lamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps will not be on. The instrument panel back lighting will not be on either. When it begins to get dark, the automatic headlamp system will switch from DRL to the headlamps. When you turn the headlamp switch off, the headlamps will go off. 202 Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, your automatic headlamp system will turn on the headlamps at the normal brightness, along with the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps, and the instrument panel lights. The radio back lighting will also be dimly lit. To turn off the automatic headlamp system, turn the exterior lamps switch to the off position. Turning off the automatic headlamp system with the headlamp switch is not available for vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. Your vehicle has a light sensor located on the top of the instrument panel in the defroster grille that regulates when the automatic headlamps turn on. Be sure it is not covered, or the system will come on whenever the ignition is on. The system may also turn on your headlamps when driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast weather, or a tunnel. This is normal. There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp systems so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system. The DRL and automatic headlamp system will only be affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than the delay. If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on

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