1998 Cadillac Seville Owners Manual

your starter.

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3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then

stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing.

I NOTICE:

Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.

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Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)

In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.

Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet.

A CAUTION:

Automatic Transaxle Operation There several are different positions

for the shift lever.

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 won’t 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 don’t, 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’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice particular area.

for that

PARK (P): This locks the front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start the engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.

A CAUTION:

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. CAUTION: (Continued)

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REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.

NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle has stopped.

forth to Also use this gear to rock your vehicle back and get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle. See “If You’re Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index for additional information. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.

Don’t 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 won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer’’ in the Index.

Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your Cadillac has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in the ON position. If you cannot shift the shift lever all the way into PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See “Shifting Out of PARK (P)” in the Index.

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Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is “racing” (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. Don’t shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing.

OVERDRIVE (@): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re:

Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down.

0 Going about 35 mph (55 M) or more, push the

accelerator all the way down. The transaxle will shift down to the next gear and have more power.

NOTICE:

If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or if it doesn’t seem to shift gears as you accelerate, something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far that way, your vehicle can be damaged. So if this happens, have your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you can use SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and OVERDRIVE (@) for higher speeds.

Note that if the traction control switch is off, your vehicle will not go into FIRST (1) gear and the vehicle will accelerate from stop more slowly. This can help in deep snow or mud conditions. When the traction control is turned off, a message will be lit on the Driver Information Center (DIC). THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal economy than OVERDRIVE (a). driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel

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1 S 4 ’ Ti): This position gives you even more power than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. (If the shift lever is put in FIRST (l), the transaxle won’t shift into gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.)

1 NOTICE: ’ If your front wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to ’ drive. This might happen if you were stuck in ’ very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid

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object. You could damage your transaxle. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could cause overheating and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in position on a hill.

Here are examples for using THIRD (3) instead of OVERDRIVE (a):

When driving on hilly, winding roads. When going down a steep hill.

SECOND (2): This position gives you more power. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on.

NOTICE:

Don’t shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine.

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Parking Brake

Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and Dush down the parking drake pedal with your left foot to set the parking brake. If the ignition is on, the PARK indicator light should come on. If it doesn’t, you need to have your vehicle serviced.

If the parking brake has not been fully released and you try to drive off with the parking brake on, the PARK indicator light comes on and stays on. See “Parking Brake Indicator Light” in the Index for more information. When you shift out of PARK (p) or NEUTRAL (N) and the engine is on, the parking brake should release. If it doesn’t, you can manually release the parking brake.

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Always shift to PARK (P) before pulling the manual release lever. If your hand or arm is in the way of the pedal you could be hurt. The pedal springs back quickly. Keep your hand and arm away when you use the manual release lever.

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Shifting Into PARK (P)

’ A CAUTIO,.:

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 won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

Before releasing the manual parking brake, be sure to put the vehicle in PARK (P) and turn the ignition to OFF. Reach under the driver’s side of the instrument panel is and pull down on the manual release lever, which located rearward of the parking brake pedal. A yellow tab is attached to the manual release lever. If the parking brake does not release, you should have your vehicle towed to your dealer for service.

NOTICE:

Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle.

If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. This section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.

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Console Shift Lever

1. Hold the brake pedal

down with your right foot.

2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this:

0 Push the shift lever all the way toward the front

of your vehicle and to the left. With your right foot still holding the brake pedal down, set the parking brake.

3. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 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

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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. Don’t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to.

If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it.

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Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. 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 can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).

the transaxle, so you

Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in ON. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever. Push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you want. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the ignition key to OFF. Open and close the

driver’s door to turn off the RAP feature.

2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear

you want.

5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.

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Parking Over Things That Burn

Engine Exhaust

Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can't see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange

or different.

0 Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. 0 Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. 0 Your vehicle was damaged when driving

over high points on the road or over road debris.

0 Repairs weren't done correctly. 0 Your vehicle or exhaust system had been

modified improperly.

Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn.

If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: 0 Drive it only with all the windows down to

blow out any

CO; and

0 Have your vehicle fiied immediately.

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Running Your Engine While You’re Parked if you It’s better not to park with the engine running. But ever have to, here are some things

to know.

Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust”). Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the fan switch 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 “Blizzard” in the Index.)

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. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake after you move the shift lever to PARK (P).

Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If you are parking on a hill and if you’re pulling trailer, also see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

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Windows Power Windows

Express-Down Window This feature is on all power windows. Press the down arrow to the second position to activate the express-down feature. If you want to stop the window as it is lowering, press the up arrow.

Rear Window Lockout

This is a useful feature if you have children as passengers. Pressing the button down will disable the rear passenger window controls. A light on the switch will light to indicate that the rear window controls are disabled.

The controls are located near each window. Press the up or down arrows on the controls to raise or lower the windows. Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). When you stop your vehicle and turn the ignition key to OFF, you can still use your power windows. The electrical power to operate the windows will not shut off until you open a door or until 10 minutes have passed. If you want this power for another 10 minutes, turn the ignition key to ON and back to OFF.

As the driver, you will still have control of the windows. Press the button again to allow your passengers to use their window controls. The light on the switch goes out to indicate that the rear window controls are enabled.

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Horn The horn can be sounded by pressing on the center the steering wheel pad. Tilt Wheel

of

to a comfortable position and then release the lever to lock the wheel into place. Power Tilt and Telescopic Wheel (Option)

Tilt steering allows you to adjust the steering wheel held in that position, there will be before you drive. Raising the steering wheel to the and a slight pause followed by a continuous movement highest level gives your legs more room when you enter in the direction the switch and vehicle. exit

fine control of the very the Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you to bring the wheel close to you. Adjust the steering wheel degree in the direction commanded.

is being pressed. This allows steering wheel

the position. If

switch is bumped, the column moves approximately one

If the power column switch is pressed up or down and

a slight movement

Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever ’hrn and Lane Change Signals To signal a turn, move the lever on steering wheel all the way up or down. The lever returns automatically when the turn is complete.

the left side of the

I An on the

arrow instrument

panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.

Breakers” in the Index) and check for burned-out bulbs if the arrow fails to work when signaling a turn. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer

When the headlamps are on, push the lever to turn the headlamp high beams on, and pull it to the center position to turn on the low beams. This light on the instrument panel will be on, indicating high-beam usage.

Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is complete. The lever returns when it’s released. If the turn signal is left on, a warning chime will sound and the DIC will display TURN SIGNAL ON (after driving about a mile) to remind you to turn it off. Arrows that flash rapidly when signaling for a turn or lane change may be caused by a burned-out signal bulb. Other drivers won’t see the turn signal. Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible accidents. Check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit

Flash-To-Pass This lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass. Pull the turn signal lever toward you briefly to flash-to-pass. When you do:

If the headlamps are either off or in the DRL mode, the high-beam headlamps will turn on. They’ll stay on as long as you hold the lever there. Release the lever to turn them off. If the headlamps are on low beam, low beam will remain active and high beam will also illuminate until you release the lever.

INTERMITTENT (DELAY): Push the lever up to the INT position, then turn the band (INT ADJ), which is located on the lever, to adjust the delay time. The higher you turn the band, the faster the wipers will move. LO or HI: Push the lever up to LO for steady wiping at a slow speed. Push the lever higher to HI for steady wiping at a high speed. OFF: Lower the lever to its resting position (OFF) to turn off the wipers. To wash the windshield, press the center button located at the tip of the lever. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If the blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.

Windshield Wipers

You can control the windshield wipers by moving the lever with the wiper symbol on it. This lever on the right side of your steering column. For information on wiper activated headlamp operation, refer to “Wiper-Activated Headlamps” in the Index. MIST Pull the lever down once and release it for a single wipe cycle. For more cycles, hold the lever down in the MIST position longer.

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I NOTICE:

The wipers must be turned off when going through a car wash to avoid damage.

It is important to note that the Rainsense wiping feature (INT ADJ) can be overridden at any time by manually changing the wiper control to LO or HI speed.

NOTICE:

Do not place stickers or other items on the exterior glass surface directly in front of the rainsensor. Doing this could cause the rainsensor to malfunction.

Rainsense Wipers (STS Only) This moisture sensor is mounted on the passenger’s interior side of the windshield behind the rearview mirror and is used to automatically operate the wipers by monitoring the amount of moisture that is on the windshield. The Rainsense system can be activated by turning the wiper stalk to one of the five sensitivity settings within the INT ADJ area. The bottom INT ADJ position is the lowest sensitivity setting. This allows more water to collect on the windshield between wipes. Rotating the INT ADJ band up to the other INT ADJ settings increases the sensitivity of the system and frequency of wipes. A single wipe will occur each time you turn the INT ADJ to a higher sensitivity setting. An initial wipe occurs when you turn the ignition on as a reminder that Rainsense is active. The windshield wipers also remain in a “high park” position, even when the ignition is turned off. The Rainsense wipers operate in a delay mode as well as a continuous low or high speed depending on the amount of moisture and the sensitivity setting. The MIST and “wash” cycles operate as normal and are not affected by the Rainsense function.

Windshield Washer

Cruise Contr-1

The cruise control lever is located on the right side of the steering column.

In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

The windshield washer has both a “demand” mode and a “programmed” mode, depending on the amount of windshield washer fluid you need. For programmed mode, press and release the button on the tip of the lever. The washer will provide a measured amount of fluid to the windshield and the wiper will either stop or return to your original wiping speed. For demand mode, press and hold the button until you have enough fluid, and the wipers will either stop or return to your original wiping speed. CHECK WASHER FLUID will be displayed on the DIC when the washer fluid reaches a low level.

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 help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When cruise control is on, you will see a telltale labeled CRUISE in the instrument cluster. Cruise control shuts off when you apply your brakes.

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Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t use cruise control on slippery roads.

If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See “Traction Control System” in the Index.) When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on.

Setting Cruise Control

A CAUTION:

If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use it.

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2. 3.

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Press the outer right button on the lever to turn on the system. Accelerate to the speed you want. Press the switch down once to SETKST. The cruise telltale will come on. Remove your foot from the accelerator Pedal.

Resuming a Set Speed Setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then applying the brake will end the cruise function. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can push up on the cruise control switch RES/ACC (Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second to reset. This returns you to your desired preset speed. The cruise telltale will come on. Remember, if you hold the switch at RES/ACC longer than half a second, the vehicle will accelerate until you release the switch or apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at RES/ACC.

Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed:

Use the accelerator pedal to go to a higher speed. Push the cruise lever (SETKST) and then release the lever and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. Push upward on RES/ACC. Hold it there until you reach a desired speed and then release the switch. (To increase your speed in very small amounts, press up one second at a time. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.)

The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the cruise control speed by pushing downward on the switch to SET/CST.

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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control:

Push the cruise lever (SETKST) down and hold it until you reach a desired lower speed, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, push the cruise lever (SETKST) down briefly. Each time you do this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.

Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.

Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brakes or downshifting into FIRST (1) takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise control:

Step lightly on the brake pedal. Press the button on the end of the switch. Pull the lever (CANCEL) toward you.

Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased when you turn off the cruise control or the ignition.

Exterior Lamps

The control on the left side of the instrument panel controls these lamp systems:

Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps License Plate Lamp Underhood Lamp Fog Lamps (STS Only) Instrument Panel Lights Interior Courtesy Lamps

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Headlamps The control for the headlamps is on the left side of the instrument panel. Turn the lamp control knob all the way to the right to turn the headlamps on and all other lights that turn on with the parklamps. Turn the control the headlamps off. knob all the way to the left to turn The lights on indicator is on if the headlamps are on. WiperActivated Headlamps This feature turns on the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been approximately six seconds. To operate the wiper-activated headlamps, the twilight sentinel must be on. If the wiper-activated headlamps are on and the ignition switch wiper-activated headlamps will continue. When you turn the key to OFF, the wiper-activated headlamps will immediately turn off. The wiper-activated headlamps will turn off if you turn off the twilight sentinel or the windshield wipers. I€ turned off by deactivating the twilight sentinel, a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will be displayed.

is turned to ACC, the

in use for

Parklamps Turn the lamp control once to the right to turn on the parklamps, taillamps, markerlamps, license lamp and underhood lamp. The lights on indicator will be on if the parklarnp switch is on. Turn to the left to turn these lights off. Lamps On Reminder You will hear a warning chime if you open the driver’s door while leaving the lamps on and the manual headlamp or parklamp control is activated. An exception to this is when you’re using twilight sentinel, or ignition is on. Daytime Running Lamps 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. The DRL system will make the high-beam headlamps come on at reduced brightness when:

if the

the ignition is on, the headlamp switch is off and

0 the transaxle is not in PARK (P).

When DRL are on, only your high-beam headlamps (at reduced brightness) will be on. No other exterior lamps such as the parking lamps, taillamps, etc. will be on when the DRL are being used. Your instrument panel won’t be lit up either. When the twilight sentinel switch is on and it’s dark enough outside, the high-beam headlamps (at reduced intensity) will turn off and normal low-beam headlamp operation will occur. When the twilight sentinel switch is on and it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go off, and the high-beam headlamps at reduced brightness will take over. If it’s dark outside and the twilight sentinel control is off, a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will display on the DIC. This message informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps is recommended even though the DRL are still illuminated. It has become dark enough outside to require the headlamps and/or other exterior lamps. Turning on the twilight sentinel or the headlamp switch will deactivate the DRL and remove the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message. If the parking lamps or the fog lamps were turned on instead, the DRL will still deactivate and the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will continue to be displayed.

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To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, turn off the twilight sentinel and shift the transaxle into PARK (P). Placing your vehicle in PARK (P) disables the DRL. The DRL will stay off until you shift out of PARK (P). To drive your vehicle with the DlU off, turn off the twilight sentinel and manually turn on the parking lamps. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. Fog Lamps (STS Only) Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. When you push the fog lamp switch located next to the headlamp switch, a small indicator light and the LIGHTS ON and FOG LAMP ON telltales on the instrument panel cluster will tell you that the fog lamps and the parking lamps are on. Pushing the fog lamp switch again will turn them off. If you switch on the high-beam headlamps, the fog lamps will turn off. They’ll turn back on again when you switch to low-beam headlamps. You can use the fog button to turn the fog lamps on or off when the parklamps or headlamps are on.

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When the twilight sentinel is on and the fog lamp switch is activated, the fog lamps, headlamps and parking lamps will remain on. Cornering Lamps The cornering lamps come on when the headlamps or parking lamps are on and you signal a turn. They provide more light for cornering. Twilight Sentinel

The control is below the headlamp knob. It automatically turns the lamps on and off by sensing how dark it is outside.

To operate the twilight sentinel, leave the lamp knob off and move the TWILIGHT slider control to any position but OFF.

If you move the control all the way to the right (MAX), the lamps will remain on for approximately three minutes after the ignition has been turned to OFF or ACC. If you move the control so it is just on, the lamps will go off quickly when you turn the ignition out of ON. You can adjust the delay time from only a few seconds to three minutes. If it’s dark enough outside and the twilight sentinel control is off, a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will display on the DIC. This message informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps is recommended (it’s become dark enough outside to require the headlamps and/or other exterior lamps). Turning on the twilight sentinel, the headlamp switch or the fog lamp switch will remove the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message.

Light Sensor

The light sensor for the DRL and the twilight sentinel is located on the driver’s side of the front defogger grille. If you cover the sensor, it will read “dark” and the lamps will come on.

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Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the manual parklamps or headlamps control has been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off approximately 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to OW. This protects draining the battery in case you have accidentally left the headlamps or parking lamps on. If you need to leave the lamps on for more than 10 minutes, use the manual control to turn the lamps back on. To delay the lamps from turning off, see “Twilight Sentinel’, in the Index. Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control

With the parking lamps on, the instrument panel lighting automatically dims when it becomes dark outside and brightens when it becomes light outside.

When it’s dark, and if the parklamps are on, the brightness control can be manually adjusted by using the control located to the right of the twilight sentinel control. Push

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the button lightly to release it to the outward position. Tum to the left to dirn and to the right to brighten the lighting. Interior Lamp Switch

The interior lamp switch, located in the overhead console, has three positions: OFF, AUTO and ON.

For the lamps to turn on automatically, place the control to AUTO. With the switch in the AUTO position and the front door opened, the overhead console light, front hush panel lamps, and rear footwell lamps in the door will come on. When the rear door is opened, all the fiont door lighting and rear overhead lamps will come on. When the switch is in the ON position, the courtesy lamps are turned on. In the OFF position, the lamps are turned off. (All automatic interior lighting functions are terminated.) When is in the OFF position, only the driver the interior lamp switch door switch and ignition switch backlighting functions will operate.

Illuminated Entry The illuminated entry system turns on the courtesy lamps and the backlighting to the driver's door switches and to the ignition key when a door is opened or if you press the RKE transmitter unlock button. The illuminated entry system works with the light sensor and it must be dark outside in order for the courtesy lamps or backlighting to turn on. The courtesy lamps turn off approximately 25 seconds after the last door is closed or after the ignition key is placed in the RUN position or if the RKE transmitter lock button is pressed. Parade Dimming This feature prohibits the dimming of the instrument panel lights during daylight while the parking lamps are on. This feature works with the light sensor and is fully automatic. When the light sensor reads darkness outside, the instrument panel lights can be adjusted. Backlighting to the instrument panel will also turn on.

Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located in the roof. These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps come on when any door is opened and it is dark outside. The rear lamps come on when a rear door is opened. Press the button to turn them on. Press it again to turn them off. If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shut off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off. Battery Load Management The battery load management feature is designed to monitor the vehicle electrical load and determine when the battery is in a heavy discharge condition. During times of high electrical loading, the engine may idle at a higher R€" 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, high blower fan, heated seats and engine cooling fans.

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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 fan blower may cut back to a lower speed. For more battery saving information, see “Battery Saver Active Message” in the Index. 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, cigarette lighters 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 is opened, the trunk is opened or the courtesy lamp switch is turned on.

Mirrors Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror

Your vehicle has an automatic electrochromic dayhight rearview mirror. When this feature is turned on, the mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. A photocell on the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside. Another photocell built into the mirror senses when headlamps are behind you.

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At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare (this change may take a few seconds). The mirror will return to its clear daytime state when the glare is reduced. Mirror Operation To turn on the automatic dimming feature, press AUTO. To turn off automatic dimming, press OFF. The indicator light will be illuminated when this feature is active. Time Delay The automatic mirror has a time delay feature which prevents unnecessary switching from the night back to the day position. This delay prevents rapid changing of the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic. Cleaning the Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the photocells when necessary.

Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror with Compass (If Equipped) Your vehicle may have an electrochromic inside rearview mirror with a compass.

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When set in the MIRROR position, this mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. The mirror also includes an eight-point Cti~pa"ss display in the upper right corner of the mirror face. When on, the compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven.

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. Mirror Operation The right side of the switch located at the bottom of the mirror turns the electrochromic mirror on and off. To turn on the automatic dimming feature, press MIRROR. To turn off automatic dimming, press MIRROR again. The indicator light will be illuminated when this feature is active. Time Delay The automatic mirror has a time delay feature which prevents unnecessary switching from the night back to the day position. This delay prevents rapid changing of the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic. Cleaning the Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the photocells when necessary.

Compass Operation Press the COMPASS switch once to turn the compass on or off. When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the compass will show two character boxes for approximately two seconds. After two seconds, the mirror will display the compass heading. Compass Calibration If, after two 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. If the letter “C” should ever appear in the compass window, the mirror needs calibration. The mirror can be calibrated in one of two ways:

Drive the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction, or Drive the vehicle on your everyday routine.

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the factory.

Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside 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, your compass could give false readings. To adjust for compass variance: 1. Use the COMPASS button located at the bottom of

the mirror.

2. Press and hold the COMPASS button until a zone

number appears in the display.

3. Find your current location and variance zone number

on the following zone map.

4. Press the COMPASS button on the bottom of the mirror until the new zone number appears in the display. After you stop pressing the button, the display will show a “C” and will need recalibration.

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PowedHeated Remote Control Mirror

Your vehicle has a remote mirror control located on the driver’s door armrest. Move the lefthight select switch located beneath the mirror control to choose the right or left mirror.

To adjust the mirror, move the arrow control in the direction you want the mirror to go. Leave the lefuright select switch in the center position to disable mirror movement by the four-arrow control switch. This is helpful in preventing unwanted mirror movement in case the control is accidentally bumped while driving. Adjust each outside mirror so the vehicle is barely visible in the mirror to maximize your side view. The mirrors can also be programmed for personalizauon and parallel parking feature if you have the optional memory package. For more information, see “Memory Seat and Mirrors” and “Memory and Personalization Features” in the Index. For infomation on the heated outside mirrors, see “Rear Window Defogger’’ in the Index. 2-50

Driver’s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Only the driver’s side outside mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the electrochromic mirror. See “Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror” in the Index. Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. This mirror does not have a dimming feature.

A CAUTIC) r:

A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. you If you cut too sharply into the right lane, could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

Curbview Assist Mirror (If Equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with memory mirrors, it will also be equipped with the curbview assist mirror feature. This feature will cause the passenger mirror to tip when the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). This feature is the curb when especially useful in allowing you to view you are parallel parking. If further adjustment is needed after the mirror is tipped, the mirror switch may be used to adjust the mirror. If the mirror switch is pressed while the passenger mirror is tipped, the mirror will move in that direction, but will return to the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R). Once the shift lever is shifted out of REVERSE (R) and a five second delay has occurred, the passenger side mirror will return to its original position. To program the feature, see “Curbview Assist Mirror” in the Index.

its original position once

Storage Compartments Glove Box The glove box is located in front of the passenger’s seat. To lock the glove box door, insert the master key into the lock cylinder and turn it to the right. Turn the key to the left to unlock the door. Map Pocket The mapktorage pockets are located on each front door as well as on the passenger’s and driver’s front seatbacks.

Rear Storage Armrest Your vehicle is equipped with a rear seat armrest which includes an open storage compartment and a dual cupholder that unfolds for use. To open, lift the front edge. Convenience Net The convenience net is inside the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can. When not using the net, hook the net to the tabs securing it to the sill plate.

Center Console Storage Area

Your vehicle is equipped with a full front console with shift lever. The console comes with a storage tray, a storage compartment for CDs or tapes, a dual cupholder that unfolds, an optional phone and an armrest. The cupholder can be opened by pressing on the surface panel located in front of the armrest. Close the lid to secure.

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Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter (Option) The ashtrays and cigarette lighters may be ordered through your dealer. To use the ashtray, press on the cover of the console located below the climate control system to reveal the front ashtray. To clean the ashtray, lift it out by pulling on the snuffer. To use the rear ashtray, lift the lid. For more information, see your dealer.

NOTICE:

Don’t put papers or other flammable items into your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them, causing a damaging fire.

The front cigarette lighter is located near the ashtray. sunlight when needed. Press it all the way in and release. It will pop back by a storage to light. You may also have a toll tickets. itself when it’s ready lighter on the back of the center console near the rear seat air outlet.

Note that power to the cigarette lighter will shut off 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off. This helps to prevent battery drainage. For more information, see ‘?nadvertent Power Battery Saver” in the Index.

NOTICE:

Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’s ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element.

Sun Visors Swing down the visor to block out glare. It can be detached from the center mount and moved to the side. When moved to the side, the sun visor will also move forward and rearward. The sun visors also slide to block The sunshades are equipped with flap that can be used for small items such as

There is also a secondary visor attached separately to the headliner.

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Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror Turn the sunshade down and lift the cover to see the mirror. Move the slide switch up or down to brighten or dim the lamp. Cellular TeleI '>one (Option) Your vehicle has been prewlred for dealer installation of a dual-mode (analog/digital) cellular telephone. A fixed mobile or a portable hand-held system are available. Either system has steering wheel telephone controls and information output through the DIC. Voice activation and hands-free operation are standard features. For more information, contact your dealer. A user's guide is provided with the telephone. OnStar System (Option) This system may be ordered through your dealer if you have the optional fixed cellular telephone. The following services are available 24 hours a day: 0 Roadside Service with Location

Emergency Services Button

Remote Door unlock Theft DetectiodNotification and Stolen-Vehicle Tracking Automatic Notification of Frontal Air Bag Deployment Concierge/Customer Convenience Services For more information, contact your dealer. Assist Straps An assist strap above each door can be used when getting out of your vehicle. Garment Hooks For your convenience, a garment hook is attached to the rear assist strap. Floor Mats Your vehicle is equipped with rubber-backed front and rear floor mats. Keep them clean by vacuuming and using a spot cleaner, if necessary. Do not machine wash.

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Express Sunroof (Option)

There are two control switches to operate the sunroof. The control switches work only when the ignition is on or when the ignition is off and the Retained Accessory Power is active.

The roof switch has positions for opedclose and express open. The vent switch has positions for vent opedclose.

Press and hold the roof switch rearward to the first position to open the glass panel and sunshade. The sunshade can also be opened or closed by hand. To close the glass panel, press and hold the roof switch forward. Press and release the roof switch rearward to the second position to express open the glass panel. If you want to stop the glass panel in a partially open position, press either switch in any direction. Note that if you press and hold the roof switch in the express open position for more than one second, the sunroof will operate manually. To vent, press and hold the vent switch. The sunshade must be opened by hand. To close, press and hold the vent switch.

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The transmitter will learn and transmit the frequencies of most current transmitters and is powered by your vehicle’s battery and charging system. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (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, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes and modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.

Universal Transmitter (Option)

This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand-held transmitters. It will operate garage doors and gates, or with the accessory package, other devices controlled by radio frequency such as home/office lighting systems.

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Programming the Transmitter Do not use the universal transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” safety feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door you are programming. Turn the ignition off while programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: If you have previously programmed a transmitter 1. channel, proceed to Step 2. Otherwise, hold down the two outside buttons on the universal transmitter until the light on the transmitter begins to flash rapidly (approximately 20 seconds). Then release the buttons. This procedure initializes the memory and erases any previous settings for all three channels. Decide which one of the three channels you want to program. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter against the front surface of the universal transmitter so that you can still see the amber light.

3.

2.

4. Using both hands, press the hand-held transmitter

button and the desired button on the universal transmitter. Continue to press both buttons through Step 5.

5. Hold down both buttons until you see the light on the universal transmitter flash slowly and then rapidly. The rapid flashing, which could take up to 90 seconds, indicates that the universal transmitter has been programmed. Release both buttons once the light starts to flash rapidly.

If you have trouble programming the universal transmitter, make sure that you have followed the directions exactly as described and that the battery in the hand-held transmitter is not dead. If you still cannot program it, rotate the hand-held transmitter end over end and try again. The universal transmitter may not work with older garage door openers that do not meet current Federal Consumer Safety Standards. If you cannot program the transmitter after repeated attempts, consult your dealer.

Training a Garage Door Opener with “Rolling Codes” (If Equipped) If you have not previously programmed the hand-held transmitter to the universal transmitter, see “Programming the Transmitter” in the Index. If you have completed this programming, you need to train the garage door opener receiver to recognize the universal transmitter. Refer to your garage door opener owner’s manual for the proper transmitter training procedure for your garage door opener brand. 1.

Locate the training button on the garage door opener receiver. The exact location and color of the button may vary by garage door opener brand. If you have difficulty locating the training button, refer to your garage door opener manual. Press the training button on the garage door opener receiver for one or two seconds. A light indicator will begin to flash when the receiver enters the train mode. Return to the universal transmitter in your vehicle and press the universal transmitter button you have already programmed for two to three seconds. Press the button again to make sure that the universal transmitter has been trained to the garage door opener receiver. Check that the train was successful. The receiver light should no longer be flashing.

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3.

The garage door opener should now recognize the universal transmitter. You may either use the universal transmitter or the hand-held transmitter to open the garage door. If after following these instructions you still have problems training the garage door opener, consult your dealer. Erasing Chan-- To erase all three programmed channels, hold down the two outside buttons until the red light begins to flash. Individual channels cannot be erased, but can be reprogrammed using the procedure for programming the transmitter explained earlier. Accessories Accessories for the universal transmitter are available from the manufacturer of the unit. If you would like additional information, please call 1-800-355-35 15.

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The Instrument Panel: Your Information System

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13.

16.

Heater Switch

Seat

19. Traction Control

Radio

Door Release

is running. You’ll know how fast The instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle you’re going, how much fuel you’re using and many of the other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. The main components of the instrument panel are: 1. Air Outlets

2. Driver Information Center Control Buttons 3. Turn SignaVLights 4. Cluster 5. Windshield Wiperwasher Lever 6. Cruise Lever 18. Control

7. Ignition

Switch 8. Air Vent 9. Hazard 10. Controls 11. Lamp

12. Hood Release

20. Console Shift Lever 2 1. 22. Electronic Climate 23. Glove Box

14. Trunk Release 15. HVAC Steering Controls Wheel

Horn Wheel Steering 17. Audio Controls

S torage/Optional Ashtray

Convenience

Warning Button

Controls

Control Dial

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TRACTION CONTROL

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Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). You may wonder what happens if a vehicle has to have a new odometer installed. The new one may read the correct mileage. This is because your vehicle’s computer has stored the mileage in memory. Trip Odometer

Press the top of the button to reset the odometers. For information on resetting these buttons, see “Control Buttons” in the Index. Display Mode This button is located between the trip odometer button and the EnglishMetric display button. Press DSPL MODE to turn the backlighting and the digital speed image on and off. EnglisWetric Display

There are two trip odometers, which are indicated by Trip A and Trip B.

You can go back and forth from English (miles) to metric (kilometers) by pressing this button.

In order to switch from one to the other, press the Ah3 portion of the button. By pressing this button, you can tell how many miles you have traveled on either your Trip A or Trip B odometer since you last set the odometer back to zero.

Other readings such as temperature, fuel and trip odometer also go back and forth between English and metric.

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Vehicle Speed Limiter This feature prevents your vehicle from exceeding speeds that the tires are not rated for. When this happens, the engine’s fuel supply is shut off. When the vehicle speed slows, the fuel supply will come on again. Tach neter

This gage indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).

NOTICE:

in Do not operate the engine with the tachometer the red area or engine damage may occur.

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Engine Speed Limiter This feature prevents the engine from operating at too many revolutions per minute (rpm). When the engine’s rpm are critically high, the fuel supply to the engine is shut off. When the engine speed slows, the fuel supply will come on again. This helps prevent damage to the engine. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. is Warning lights and gages can signal that something wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens.

Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help. Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center that works along with the warning lights and gages. See “Driver Information Center” in the Index.

Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts.

The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 70 seconds. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on.

the instrument

Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see “Air Bag” in the Index.

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Charging system Indicator Light

This light goes on when you turn your key to ON or START. It goes off once you start your engine.

If it doesn’t That’s a check to be sure the light works. come on, be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if something goes wrong. If this light stays on, you need service and you should take your vehicle to the dealer at once. To save your battery until you get there, turn off all accessories.

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This light will come on when you start your engine, and it will flash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the engine or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. The air bag readiness light should flash seconds when you turn the ignition key light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed ready to warn you if there is a problem.

for a few to ON. If the so it will be

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Brake System Warning : Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake sy; m is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.

BRAKE

This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.

If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.)

,a CAUTION:

Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.

Parking Brake Indicator Light

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This light comes on when the parking brake is set, and it will stay on if the parking brake does not fully release. If you try to drive off with the parking brake set, this light will remain on.

This light should also come on briefly as you start the vehicle. If it doesn’t, have the light fixed so it will be ready to remind you if the parking brake has not fully released. For more information on how to release the parking brake, see “Parking Brake” in the Index.

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Traction Control System Warning Light

Anti-Lock Brake Syste~ -- - arning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal.

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If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. Or, if the light comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light” in the Index. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there

is a problem.

This warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine. If the warning light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If it stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, there may be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may need service. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. The traction control system warning light may come on for the following:

If there’s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on.

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If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on.

If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

This light tells you that the engine has overheated. You should stop the car and turn the engine off as soon as possible.

A warning chime should also sound if this light comes on. As a check, the light should come on for a few seconds when you start your engine. In the section “Problems on the Road,” this manual explains what to do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

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This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, the engine is too hot. That reading means the same thing as the warning light -- the engine coolant has overheated. In the section “Problems on the Road,” this manual explains what to do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)

I NOTICE:

SERVICE ENGINE SOON

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Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called OBD 11 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.

If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty.

This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways:

Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required. Light On Steady -- An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required.

If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: 0 Reducing vehicle speed. 0 Avoiding hard accelerations. 0 Avoiding steep uphill grades.

If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as

it is possible.

If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service.

If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Are you low on fuel? As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this condition. Make sure to install the fuel cap properly. will take a few driving trips to turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel?

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If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see “Fuel” in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed.

Oil Pressure Light

This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure.

to ON or

The light goes on when you turn your key START. It goes off once you start your engine. That’s a check to be sure the light works. If it doesn’t come on, be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if something goes wrong. When the light comes on and stuys on, it means that oil isn’t flowing through your engine properly. You could be low on oil and you might have some other system problem.

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A CAUTION:

Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.

I NOTICE:

Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty.

Security Light

SECURITY

For information regarding this light, see “Theft-Deterrent System” in the Index.

Fog Lamp Light (STS Only)

This light will come on when the fog lamp button is pressed. For more information about the fog lamps, see “Fog Lamps” in the Index.

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Lights On Reminder Light

Fuel Gage I ON I

United States

Canada

FUEL

This is a telltale that comes on whenever the parking lamps are on, so that you know your lights are on. Cruise Control Light

CRUISE

This light comes on whenever you set your vehicle’s cruise control.

United States

FUEL

Canada

The fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. It works only when the ignition Here are a few concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage.

is in ON.

All of these situations are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong. 0 At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the

gage reads F.

0 The gage may change when you turn, stop quickly or

accelerate quickly. GAL FUEL USED on the Driver Information Center does not correspond exactly to the amount of fuel remaining as shown on the fuel gage.

Continuous Variable Road Sensing Suspension (CVRSS) The CVRSS automatically adjusts the ride of your vehicle. Automatic ride control is achieved through a computer used to control and monitor the suspension system. The controller receives input from various sensors to determine the proper system response. If the controller detects a problem within the system, the DIC will display a SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS message. If this message appears, have your vehicle serviced at your dealership.

Driver Information Center (DIC) This display gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s systems. The DIC is also used to display driver personalization features and warninghtatus messages. Memory and Personalization Features (If Equipped) Your vehicle may have memory personalization. Memory settings that have been previously programmed (HVAC settings, radio preset settings, exterior lighting choices, remote confirmation choices, seat positions, column positions, mirror and programmable automatic door lock choices) can be recalled by pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter or by placing the key in your vehicle’s ignition. To begin programming, the ignition must be in ON, your vehicle in PARK (P), and if your vehicle has memory, press the appropriate memory button “1” or “2”, located on the driver’s door panel, prior to programming. Press the INFO button one or more times until the FEATURE PROGRAMMING prompt appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. Press the ON/OFF button to enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING. To exit, press the INFO RESET button.

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Remote Recall Memory (If Equipped) Press the down arrow on the INFO button one or more times until the REMOTE RECALL MEMORY prompt appears. To turn the feature on, press the ON/OFF button until ON is displayed on the DIC. The seat and mirror memory settings that have been previously programmed can be recalled by pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter. The column will move when the key is inserted in the ignition and moved to ON. To turn the feature off, press the ON/OFF button until OFF is displayed. Key in Recall (If Equipped) Press the down arrow on the INFO button one or more times until the KEY IN RECALL prompt appears on the DIC display. To turn the feature on, press the ON/OFF button until ON appears. The seat and mirror memory settings that have been previously programmed will be recalled when the key is inserted in the ignition. The column will move when the key is moved to ON. To turn the feature off, press the ON/OFF button until OFF appears.

Auto Exit Seat (If Equipped) Press the down arrow on the INFO button one or more times until the AUTO EXIT SEAT prompt shows on the DIC display. This feature will move the seat to the driver’s exit position when the key is moved out of ON (away from START) and the driver’s door is opened. To turn this feature on, press the ON/OFF button until ON appears on the DIC. To turn this feature off, press the ON/OFF button until OFF shows. Auto Exit Steering Wheel (If Equipped) Press the down arrow on the INFO button one or more times until the AUTO EXIT STRG WHEEL prompt appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. This feature will move the column to the driver’s exit position when the key is moved out of ON (away from START) and the driver’s door is opened.

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Remote Confirmation This personalization feature allows the driver to program the parking lamps to blink or to remain off when the lock or unlock buttons on the RKE transmitter are pressed and the horn to sound when the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed. Press the INFO button one or more times until the FEATURE PROGRAMMING prompt appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. Press the ON/OFF button to enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING. To exit, press the INFO RESET button. Lights Flash at Unlock Press the down arrow on the INFO button one or more times until the LIGHTS FLASH AT UNLOCK prompt appears. To turn this feature on, press the ON/OFF button until ON is displayed on the DIC. If all the doors are closed, the parking lamps will blink twice when the unlock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed. To turn the feature off, press the ON/OFF button until the OFF prompt appears.

Lights Flash at Lock Press the down arrow on the INFO button one or more times until the LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK prompt appears on the DIC display. To turn the feature on, press the ON/OFF button until ON appears. If all the doors are closed, the parking lamps will blink once when the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed. The lamps will not flash if the manual parklamp switch is active. To turn the feature off, press the ON/OFF button until OFF appears.

Horn Sounds at Lock Press the down arrow on the INFO button one or more times until the HORN SOUNDS AT LOCK prompt appears on the DIC display. To turn the feature on, press the ON/OFF button until ON appears. If all the doors are closed, the horn will chirp once when the lock button on the RISE transmitter is pressed. To turn the feature off, press the ON/OFF button until OFF appears.

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Exterior Lighting This personalization feature enables the driver to program the exterior lamps to turn on or to remain off when using the RKE transmitter to unlock the vehicle. During dark or nighttime conditions, if exterior lighting is selected, the parking lamps, taillamps, reverse lamps, high-beam headlamps, etc. will turn on for about 20 seconds or until a door is opened, until the key is turned out of OFF or until the RKE is used to lock the vehicle. Press the INFO button one or more times until the FEATURE PROGRAMMING prompt appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. Press the ON/OFF button to enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING. To exit, press the INFO RESET button. Press the down arrow on the INFO button one or more times until the EXT LIGHTS AT UNLOCK prompt appears.