2007 Cadillac SRX Owners Manual

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by a dealer. If the light appears clear (no light is appearing), your OnStar® subscription has expired. You can always press the OnStar® button to conﬁrm that your OnStar® equipment is active. 142 Universal Home Remote System Universal Home Remote System (With Three Round LED) The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand-held radio-frequency (RF) transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home lighting. 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. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization Certiﬁcate number is KOBGTV06A. 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. The Canadian Registration ID number is 3521A-GTV06A. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Universal Home Remote System (With One Triangular LED) The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand-held radio-frequency (RF) transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home lighting. 143 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. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization Certiﬁcate number is CB2SAHL3. 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. The Canadian Registration ID number is 2791021849A. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. 144 Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED) Your vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote System. If there are three round Light Emitting Diode (LED) above the Universal Home Remote System buttons, follow the instructions below. If there is one triangular LED above the Universal Home Remote System buttons, follow the instructions under Universal Home Remote System Operation (with one triangular LED). This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home lighting. Do not use this system 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. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in programming the transmitter. Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles, as well as, for future programming. You only need the original remote control transmitter for ﬁxed code programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale or lease termination of the vehicle, the programmed buttons should be erased for security purposes. See “Erasing your Universal Home Remote Buttons” later in this section. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or security device you are programming. When programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. If you do not know if your garage door opener is a ﬁxed code or rolling code device, open your garage door opener’s remote control battery cover. Your garage door opener is a ﬁxed code device if there is a panel of switches. If not, your garage door opener is a rolling code device. 145 Programming Universal Home Remote — Fixed Code Fixed Code garage door openers are used for garage doors produced prior to 1996. Fixed code uses the same coded signal every time, which is manually programmed by setting DIP switches for a unique personal code. To program up to three channels, 1. Remove the battery cover of the hand-held transmitter. 146 Example of Switch Settings 2. Write down the eight to 12 coding switch settings from left to right. When the switch is in the up position, write “on,” and when a switch is in the down position, write “off”. If a switch is set between the up and down position, write “middle”. 3. Enter these positions into the Universal Home Remote System as follows. Press and release all three buttons at the same time to put the device into programming mode. 6. Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light above the selected button should slowly blink. You may need to hold the button from ﬁve to 55 seconds. 7. Immediately release the button when the garage door moves. The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete. 8. Press and release the button again. The garage door should move, conﬁrming that programming is successful and complete. To program another device such as an additional garage door opener, a security device, or home lighting, repeat Steps 1–8, choosing a different function button in Step 6 than what you used for the garage door opener. 147 4. The indicator light will blink slowly. In order from left to right, and within two and one-half minutes, enter each switch setting into the Universal Home Remote System. Push one button for each switch as follows: (cid:127) Left button = “on” switch position. (cid:127) Right button = “off” switch position. (cid:127) Middle button = “middle” switch position. 5. After entering the switch settings, press and release all three buttons at the same time. The indicator lights will turn on. Programming Universal Home Remote — Rolling Code Rolling code garage door openers are used for garage doors produced after 1996 and are code protected. Rolling code means the coded signal is changed every time your remote control garage door opener is used. Programming a rolling code garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before you begin. If you do not follow these actions, the device will time out and you will have to repeat the procedure. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press the two outside buttons at the same time for one to two seconds, and immediately release them. 148 2. Go to the garage. Locate the garage door motor head and press and release the “learn” button. After pressing the “learn” button, you have 10 to 30 seconds to complete Step 4 depending on your garage control unit. If you cannot locate the “learn” button, refer to the owners guide for your garage door opener. 3. Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink. You may need to hold the button from ﬁve to 20 seconds. 4. Immediately release the button when the garage door moves. The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete. 5. Press and release the button again. The garage door should move, conﬁrming that programming is successful and complete. To program another device such as an additional garage door opener, a security device, or home lighting, repeat Steps 1–5, choosing a different function button in Step 3 than what you used for the garage door opener. Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons You can reprogram any of the three buttons by repeating the instructions. Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons You should erase the programmed buttons when you sell the vehicle or terminate your lease. To erase either rolling code or ﬁxed code on the Universal Home Remote device, do the following: 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons at the same time for approximately 20 seconds, until the indicator lights, located directly above the buttons, begin to blink rapidly. 2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink, release both buttons. The codes from all buttons will be erased. For additional information on Universal Home Remote, see Customer Assistance Offices on page 491. 149 Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED) Your vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote System. If there is one triangular Light Emitting Diode (LED) above the Universal Home Remote buttons, follow the instructions below. If your vehicle has three round LED above the Universal Home Remote buttons, follow the instructions under Universal Home Remote System Operation (With three round LED). 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. 150 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 491. 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. 5. Press and hold the newly-trained Universal Home Remote button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on continuously, 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. 151 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 it. Immediately press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds, then release it. Immediately, press and hold the same button a third time for two seconds, then release. 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. 152 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. 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 491. Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Use your door key to lock or unlock it. 153 Cupholder(s) Your vehicle has cupholders located between the front seats. Slide the cover back to expose them. There are also cupholders in the armrest of the second row seat. Press the panel on the front of the armrest to expose the cupholders. On the outboard sides of the third row there may also be cupholders. Cell Phone Storage Area Your vehicle has a closeable cell phone/ sunglasses storage area inside both of the front doors. Press the button to open the door. Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle has a center console storage area located between the front seats. It includes storage areas, and accessory power outlet(s) on the rear of the console. Luggage Carrier {CAUTION: If you try to carry something on top of your vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier — like paneling, plywood, a mattress and so forth — the wind can catch it as you drive along. This can cause you to lose control. What you are carrying could be violently torn off, and this could cause you or other drivers to have a collision, and of course damage your vehicle. You may be able to carry something like this inside. But, never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle. 154 Cargo Cover If your vehicle has a cargo cover, you can use it to cover items in the rear of the vehicle. Pull the cover from the passenger’s side to the driver’s side and slide the ends into the slots to secure it. When it is not in use, take the ends out of the slots and allow the cover to roll back up. Cargo Management System Your vehicle may have a cargo management system. It provides extra storage space for the rear of the vehicle. The cargo management system has three compartments. The one closest to the front of the vehicle opens from behind the second row. The center compartment has a divider. The compartment closest to the rear of the vehicle has a removable storage bin. 155 If your vehicle has a luggage carrier, you can load things on top of your vehicle. The luggage carrier has side rails attached to the roof. You can get sliding crossrails through your dealer to use for tying things down. These let you load some things on top of your vehicle, as long as they are not wider or longer than the luggage carrier. Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 100 lbs (45 kg) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as far forward as possible and against the side rails, making sure to fasten it securely. The vehicle may have an Ultra View® sunroof over the ﬁrst two rows of seats. The ignition must be turned to ON, or ACCESSORY, or the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active to operate it. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 118. The sunroof/sunshade switches are located in the headliner between the driver and front passenger. One switch operates the sunroof and the other switch operates the sunshade. Sunroof Sunroof (Ultra View®) {CAUTION: People who are in a crash and not wearing a safety belt properly can suffer much worse injuries. They can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it, and be seriously injured or killed. This is true for any vehicle occupant, in any motor vehicle. In a rollover or other crash, the Ultra View® roof can be damaged or destroyed. People who are unbelted would be at risk of being ejected from the vehicle. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers’ belts are fastened properly too. 156 Resynchronization To resynchronize the sunroof and sunshade, do the following. 1. With the engine running, press and hold both the sunroof switch in the open position and the sunshade switch in the closed position for six seconds. 2. Release both buttons. 3. When the sunroof reaches the fully closed position, the sunshade will close. 4. After the sunroof and sunshade have fully closed, continue to hold the sunroof switch in the closed position for an additional three or four seconds to complete the resynchronization process. Press the back of the sunroof switch to open the sunroof. When the switch is pressed to the ﬁrst stop the sunroof will open to a desired position. Press the switch to the second stop to express open the sunroof to a preset comfort position. Press the second stop again to fully express open the sunroof. Press the front of the switch to close the sunroof. The ﬁrst stop will close the sunroof at a desired position at normal speed, and the second stop will express close the roof. Press the back of the sunshade switch to open the sunshade. Press the front of the switch to the ﬁrst stop to close the sunshade to a desired position at a normal speed. Press the switch forward to the second stop to express close the sunshade. Anti-Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the sunroof when 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 reverse. To close the sunroof once it has re-opened, remove the obstruction and press the front of the sunroof switch. 157 The vehicle may have an Ultra View® sunroof over the ﬁrst two rows of seats and a smaller sunroof over the third row seat. Both have sunshades, but the back sunroof does not open. The ignition must be turned to ON, or ACCESSORY, or the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active to operate it. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 118 The sunroof/sunshade switches are located in the headliner between the driver and front passenger. Sunroof (Ultra View® Plus) {CAUTION: People who are in a crash and not wearing a safety belt properly can suffer much worse injuries. They can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it, and be seriously injured or killed. This is true for any vehicle occupant, in any motor vehicle. In a rollover or other crash, the Ultra View® roof can be damaged or destroyed. People who are unbelted would be at risk of being ejected from the vehicle. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers’ belts are fastened properly too. 158 One switch operates the front sunroof and another switch operates the front sunshade. The third switch is for the rear sunshade. Press the back of the sunroof switch to open the sunroof. Press the switch to the ﬁrst stop to open the sunroof to a desired position. Press the switch to the second stop to express open the sunroof to a preset comfort stop. Press the switch at the second stop again to express open the sunroof completely. Press the front of the sunroof switch to close the sunroof. Press the switch to the ﬁrst stop to close the sunroof to a desired position. Press the front of the switch to the second stop to express close the sunroof. Press the back of the front sunshade switch to open it. Press it to the ﬁrst stop to open the front sunshade to a desired position. Press it again to express open the sunshade. Press the front of the front sunshade switch to close it. Press to the ﬁrst stop to close it to a desired position. Press the switch to the second stop to express close the front sunshade Press the back of the rear sunshade switch to open the rear sunshade. Press the front of the switch to close the rear sunshade. Anti-Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the sunroof when 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 reverse. To close the sunroof once it has re-opened, remove the obstruction and press the front of the sunroof switch. 159 Resynchronization To resynchronize the front sunroof and front and rear sunshades, do the following. 1. With the engine running, press and hold the rear sunshade switch in the closed position for about 15 seconds – the shade will move to the stop position. 2. Brieﬂy release the button, and press the rear sunshade switch in the closed position again. The shade will now move to the fully open position and then return to the fully closed position. Keep the switch pushed in the closed position for the entire open/close cycle of the shade. 3. At the same time, press and hold the front sunroof switch in the open position and the front sunshade switch in the closed position for about six seconds. When the front sunroof reaches the fully closed position, the front sunshade will close. 4. After the sunroof and sunshade have fully closed, continue to hold the sunroof switch in the closed position for an additional three or four seconds to complete the resynchronization process. 160 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ........................ 164 Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 166 Other Warning Devices ............................. 166 Horn .......................................................... 166 Tilt Wheel .................................................. 166 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .................. 167 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ................. 168 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .......... 169 Flash-to-Pass ............................................ 169 Windshield Wipers ..................................... 170 Windshield Washer .................................... 171 Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...................... 172 Headlamp Washer ..................................... 173 Cruise Control ........................................... 174 Headlamps ................................................ 178 Wiper Activated Headlamps ....................... 178 Headlamps on Reminder ........................... 179 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ................. 179 Fog Lamps ................................................ 181 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver .................. 181 Instrument Panel Brightness ...................... 181 Entry Lighting ............................................ 182 Parade Dimming ........................................ 182 Reading Lamps ......................................... 182 Electric Power Management ...................... 183 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ........................................ 184 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ........................ 186 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ................ 187 Analog Clock ............................................. 188 Climate Controls ......................................... 189 Dual Climate Control System ..................... 189 Outlet Adjustment ...................................... 194 Rear Air Conditioning System .................... 195 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ............. 195 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ..... 197 Instrument Panel Cluster ........................... 198 Speedometer and Odometer ...................... 199 Tachometer ............................................... 199 Engine Speed Limiter ................................ 199 Safety Belt Reminder Light ........................ 200 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light ....... 200 Airbag Readiness Light ............................. 201 161 Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio System(s) ......................................... 240 Setting the Time (Radio with Single CD Player) ............................................. 242 Setting the Time (Radio with Six-Disc CD Player) ............................................. 244 Radio with CD ........................................... 246 Using an MP3 ........................................... 257 XM Radio Messages ................................. 264 Navigation/Radio System ........................... 266 Rear Seat Entertainment System ............... 266 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................. 266 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................. 268 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................. 269 Radio Reception ........................................ 270 Care of Your CDs ..................................... 271 Care of the CD Player .............................. 271 Diversity Antenna System .......................... 272 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ....... 272 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............. 202 Charging System Light .............................. 204 Brake System Warning Light ..................... 204 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...... 205 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...................................................... 206 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...................................................... 206 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ............ 207 Tire Pressure Light .................................... 207 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ........................ 208 Oil Pressure Light ..................................... 211 Security Light ............................................ 212 Fog Lamp Light ......................................... 212 Lights On Reminder .................................. 212 Cruise Control Light .................................. 212 Highbeam On Light ................................... 213 Tow/Haul Mode Light ................................ 213 Fuel Gage ................................................. 213 Driver Information Center (DIC) .................. 214 DIC Controls and Displays ........................ 215 DIC Warnings and Messages .................... 220 DIC Vehicle Customization ........................ 231 162 ✍ NOTES 163 Instrument Panel Overview 164 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 194. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 167. C. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 198. D. Windshield Wiper Lever. See Windshield Wipers on page 170. E. Analog Clock. See Analog Clock on page 188. F. Driver Information Center Controls (DIC). See DIC Controls and Displays on page 215. G. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 355. Parking Brake Release. See Parking Brake on page 127. H. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 181. I. Tilt Wheel Lever. See Tilt Wheel on page 166. J. Adjustable Pedal Button (If Equipped). See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 120. K. Horn. See Horn on page 166. L. Ashtray (If Equipped). See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 187. M. Traction Control Button. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 281. N. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped). See Tow/Haul Mode on page 126. O. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 166. P. Dual Climate Control System. See Dual Climate Control System on page 189. Q. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 240. R. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 153. 165 Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn the police and others that you have a problem. The front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system. The hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position the key is in, and even if the key is not in the ignition switch. 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. While the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, the turn signals do not work. 166 The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering 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. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: (cid:127) G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 168. (cid:127) P Exterior Lamp Control. See Headlamps on page 178. (cid:127) 23 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 169. (cid:127) Flash-To-Pass Feature. See Flash-to-Pass on page 169. (cid:127) - Fog Lamps. See Fog Lamps on page 181. (cid:127) I Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on page 174. 167 Turn and Lane-Change Signals To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. The lever returns automatically when the turn is complete. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is complete. The lever returns to its original position when it is released. Rapid ﬂashing of arrows when signaling for a turn or lane change may be caused by a burned-out signal bulb. Other driver’s will not see the signal. Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible accidents. Check the fuse and for burned-out bulbs if the arrow fails to work when signaling a turn. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 455 for more information. Turn Signal On Chime If the turn signal is left on for about 3⁄4 mile (1.2 km), a warning chime will sound and the TURN SIGNAL ON message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. See “Turn Signal On” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 220 for more information. 168 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Push forward on the turn signal/multifunction lever to change the headlamps from low to high beam. Pull the lever back and then release it to change from high to low beam. If you turn the vehicle off with the high beams on, the high beams will be on the next time you start your vehicle. This light on the instrument panel cluster will be on, indicating high-beam usage. (cid:127) Flash-to-Pass This feature allows you to use the high-beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass. Pull and hold the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you to use this feature. When you do this, the following will occur: (cid:127) If the headlamps are off, in low-beam or in Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) mode, the high-beam headlamps will turn on. They will stay on as long as you hold the lever there. Release the lever to turn them off. If the headlamps are in high-beam mode, they will switch to low beam. To return to high-beam, push the lever away from you. 169 Windshield Wipers The lever on the right side of the steering column operates the windshield wipers. 7(Mist): Pull the lever down and release it for a single wiping cycle. The lever will return to its original position. For more cycles, hold the lever down before releasing it. 9(Off): Put the lever in this position to turn off the wipers. &(Delay): Put the lever in this position to set a delay between wipes. Turn the delay adjustment band to set the length of the delay. 6 (Delay Adjustment): Use this band to set the length of the delay between wipes when using the delay feature. 170 The closer you move the band toward mist, the longer the delay. The windshield wiper lever must be in delay for this feature to work. 6 (Low Speed): Put the lever in this position for slow, steady wiping cycles. 1 (High Speed): Put the lever in this position for rapid wiping cycles. If the windshield wipers are in use for about six seconds while you are driving, the exterior lamps will come on automatically if the exterior lamp control is in AUTO. See Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 178 for more information. 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. If the blades do become damaged, install new blades. For more information, see Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 397. 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. If your vehicle is low on washer ﬂuid, the WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 220 for more information. If the headlamps are on when you wash the windshield, the headlamp washer will turn on, if your vehicle has them. Both the windshield and the headlamps will be washed. See Headlamp Washer on page 173. 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. The windshield washer button is located at the end of the windshield wiper lever. K(Washer Fluid): Press this button to wash the windshield. Washer ﬂuid will squirt onto the windshield and the wipers will run for a few cycles to clear the windshield. For more wash cycles, press and hold the button. 171 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 switch for the rear washer/wiper is located in the overhead console. Z (Rear Wiper): Press this side of the button to turn the rear wiper on. Y (Washer Fluid): Press this button to wash and wipe the window. The rear window washer uses the same ﬂuid bottle as the windshield washer. However, the rear window washer will run out of ﬂuid before the windshield washer. If you can wash your windshield but not your rear windows, check the ﬂuid level. 5 (Delay): Press this side of the button to turn on delayed wiping. To turn either the delay or rear wiper setting off, press the opposite side of the button to turn it to the off position. Pressing the button all the way down on either side will activate a wiper setting. 172 Headlamp Washer Your vehicle may have headlamp washers. The headlamp washers clear debris from the headlamp lenses. To wash the headlamps, press the washer button located at the end of the windshield wiper lever. Both the headlamps and the windshield will be washed. After the ﬁrst wash, the headlamps will be washed after the ﬁfth press of the windshield washer button. The headlamps must be on to be washed. If the headlamps are off, only the windshield will be washed when the washer button is pressed. If the washer ﬂuid is low, the headlamp washers will not work. See Windshield Washer on page 171 for additional information. The headlamp washers are located to the inside of the headlamps. 173 Cruise Control These controls are located on the end of the multifunction lever. With cruise control, a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more can be maintained 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). If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off. {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. 9(Off): Move to this position to turn the system off. R(On): Move to this position to turn on the system. + (Resume/Accelerate): Move to this position to make the vehicle resume a previously set speed or to accelerate when cruise is already active. T(Set/Decrease): Press this button to set the speed or to decrease the speed when cruise is already active. 174 1. Move the cruise control switch to on. 2. Get up to the speed desired. 3. Press in the set button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. This light on the instrument panel cluster will come on while cruise control is on. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the Traction Control System (TCS) begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 281 and StabiliTrak® System on page 283. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on. Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 175 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set the cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, disengages the cruise control. But it does not need to be reset. Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch brieﬂy from on to resume/accelerate. You will go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. Do not hold the switch at resume/accelerate, unless you want the vehicle to go faster. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: (cid:127) Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the set button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You will now cruise at the higher speed. (cid:127) Move the cruise switch from on to resume/ accelerate. Hold it there until you get up to the desired speed, and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch brieﬂy to resume/accelerate. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. If using the accelerator pedal and the set button at end of the lever to increase cruise set speed, your new set speed must be at least 5 mph higher than current speed for this method to work. If it is not 5 mph higher, switch cruise switch off, then on, and then reset your speed using the set button. 176 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: (cid:127) Press in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed desired, then release it. (cid:127) To slow down in very small amounts, brieﬂy press the set button. Each time you do this, you will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle’s speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake to keep the vehicle’s speed down. Applying the brake will turn off the cruise control. If you need to apply the brake due to the grade of the downhill slope, you might not want to attempt to use your cruise control feature. Ending Cruise Control To end a cruise control session, step lightly on the brake pedal. Stepping on the brake pedal will end the current cruise control session only. Move the cruise control switch to off to turn off the system completely. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, the cruise control set speed memory is erased. 177 Headlamps The exterior lamp control is located in the middle of the turn signal/multifunction lever. O(Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the control with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp control has four positions: O(On/Off): Turn the control to this position to turn off all lamps except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this position to put the headlamps in automatic mode. AUTO mode will turn the exterior lamps on and off depending upon how much light is available outside of the vehicle. ;(Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with the following: (cid:127) Sidemarker Lamps (cid:127) Taillamps (cid:127) License Plate Lamps (cid:127) Instrument Panel Lights 178 5(Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for about six seconds. For this feature to work, the exterior lamp control must be in AUTO. When the exterior lamp control is off or in the parking lamp position and the windshield wiper control is in any position except off, the Headlamps Suggested message will appear on the DIC display. See “Headlamps Suggested Message” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 220 for more information. When the ignition is turned to OFF, the wiper-activated headlamps will immediately turn off. They will also turn off if the windshield wiper control is turned off. Headlamps on Reminder A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position and the driver’s door is opened with the ignition off. See Lights On Reminder on page 212 for additional information. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. The DRL system will make the turn signal lamps come on when the following conditions are met: (cid:127) It is daylight and the ignition is in the ON or START position. (cid:127) The exterior lamp control is in the off or AUTO position and the headlamps are off. (cid:127) The automatic transmission is not in PARK (P). When DRL are on, only the front turn signal lamps will be on. No other exterior lamps will be on. The instrument panel cluster will not be lit up either. 179 Light Sensor The light sensor for the DRL and AUTO headlamp feature is located on top of the instrument panel. If you cover the sensor, it will prevent it from sensing light, and the exterior lamps may come on whenever the ignition is on. When the exterior lamp control is in AUTO and it is dark enough outside, the DRL will turn off and the low-beam headlamps will turn on. When it is bright enough outside, the low-beam headlamps will go off, and the DRL will turn back on. If you start the vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take about one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, the instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness lever is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 181. To drive the vehicle with the DRL off, turn the exterior lamp control off. Then turn on the fog lamps or parking lamps, and the DRL will turn off. This will work regardless of gear position and whether or not the parking brake is set. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. 180 Fog Lamps Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. The fog lamp controls are located on the turn signal/multifunction lever. -(Fog Lamps): The band with this symbol is used to turn the fog lamps on and off. The parking lamps must be on for the fog lamps to work. To turn the fog lamps on, turn the fog lamp band on the lever up to the dot and release it. The band will return to its original position. To turn the fog lamps off, turn the fog lamp band up to the dot and release it. The band will return to its original position, and the fog lamps will turn off. If the high-beam headlamps are turned on, the fog lamps will also turn off. They will turn back on again when you switch back to low-beam headlamps. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the parking lamps or headlamps have been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF. This protects against draining the battery in case the headlamps or parking lamps have been left on. The battery saver does not work if the headlamps are turned on after the ignition is turned to OFF. If you need to leave the lamps on for more than 10 minutes, use the exterior lamp control to turn the lamps back on. Instrument Panel Brightness Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or dim the interior lights. To turn on the dome lamps, turn the knob completely clockwise as far as it will go. The dome lamps stay on until they are turned off. 181 Entry Lighting The entry lighting system turns on the reading and dome lamps and the backlighting to the exterior lamp control when a door is opened or if the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter unlock button is pressed. If activated by the (RKE), the lighting will remain active for about 25 seconds. The entry lighting system uses the light sensor on the instrument panel; so it must be dark outside in order for the lamps to turn on. The lamps turn off about 25 seconds after the last door is closed. They will dim to off if the ignition key is turned to ON, or immediately turn off if the power locks are used. Parade Dimming This feature prohibits dimming of the instrument panel displays and backlighting during daylight hours when the key is in the ignition and the headlamps are on. This feature operates with the light sensor and is fully automatic. When the light sensor reads darkness outside and the parking lamps are active, the instrument panel displays can be adjusted by sliding the instrument panel brightness lever toward the symbol to brighten or away from the symbol to dim the lighting. Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located on the overhead console. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. For manual operation, press the button next to each lamp to turn it on or off. If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shut off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off. 182 Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery’s temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery’s state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge back in. When the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging. If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage or voltage display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you may see the voltage move up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed. The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator) may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power that is needed for very high electrical loads. A high electrical load occurs when several of the following loads are on: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power, whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories. Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver. If so, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message might be displayed, such as Battery Saver Active or Service Battery Charging System. If this message is displayed, it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 220. 183 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) Your vehicle may have the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system. It is designed to help you park while the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). It operates only at very low speeds, less than 3 mph (5 km/h). URPA can help make parking easier and help you avoid colliding with objects such as parked vehicles. The URPA system can detect objects up to 5 feet (1.5 m) behind the vehicle, and tell you how close these objects are from your rear bumper. {CAUTION: The Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist (URPA) system does not replace driver vision. URPA does not: (cid:127) Operate above speeds of 3 mph (5 km/h). (cid:127) Detect objects more than 5 feet (1.5 meters) behind the vehicle. This distance may be less during warmer or humid weather. (cid:127) Detect objects that are below the bumper, underneath the vehicle, or that are very close to the vehicle. (cid:127) Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets. So if you do not use proper care before backing up, you could hit a vehicle, child, pedestrian, bicyclist, or pet, resulting in vehicle damage, injury, or death. Even though the vehicle has the URPA system, always check carefully before backing up by checking behind your vehicle. 184 The URPA display is located inside the vehicle, above the liftgate glass. It has three color-coded lights that can be seen through the rearview mirror or by turning around. How the System Works URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R) and the vehicle speed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h). When the system turns on, the three lights on the display will illuminate for one and a half seconds to let you know that the system is working. If your vehicle is moving in REVERSE (R) at a speed greater than 3 mph (5 km/h), the red light will ﬂash to remind you that the system does not work at a speed greater than 3 mph (5 km/h). If an object is detected at a REVERSE (R) speed of less than 3 mph (5 km/h), one of the following will occur: Description Amber light Amber/amber lights Amber/amber/red lights & continuous chime Amber/amber/red lights ﬂashing & continuous chime English 5 ft 40 in 20 in 1 ft Metric 1.5 m 1.0 m 0.5 m 0.3 m A chime will sound the ﬁrst time an object is detected between 20 inches (0.5 m) and 5 feet (1.5 m) away. URPA cannot detect objects that are above liftgate level. In order for the rear sensors to recognize an object, it must be within detection range behind the vehicle. 185 When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The light may ﬂash red when the vehicle is in REVERSE (R), if the ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean. So be sure to keep your rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush. Other conditions that may affect system performance include things like the vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck. If after cleaning the rear bumper and then driving forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h), the display continues to ﬂash red, see your dealer. If a trailer was attached to your vehicle, or a bicycle or an object was on the back of, or hanging out of your liftgate during your last drive cycle, the light may also ﬂash red. The light will continue to ﬂash whenever in REVERSE (R) until your vehicle is driven forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h) without any obstructions behind the vehicle. For cleaning instructions, see Washing Your Vehicle on page 447. Accessory Power Outlet(s) The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone, CB radio, etc. The vehicle has one outlet in front of the center console on the instrument panel and one in the rear compartment. Your vehicle may have one or two outlets in the rear of the center console. There is a small cap that must be removed to access the accessory power outlet. When not using the outlet be sure to cover it with the protective cap. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will drain the battery. Power is always supplied to the outlets. Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 20 ampere rating. 186 Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatible to the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power outlets. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. Follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install. Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only. If you put papers, pins, or other Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter. Notice: ﬂammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never put ﬂammable items in the ashtray. Ashtray The ashtray is located under the climate control panel on the instrument panel. Press on the door to release the ashtray. To empty the ashtray, remove it from the instrument panel by gripping the edges and pulling straight out. To reinstall, push the tray back into place. There may also be ashtrays in the rear doors. 187 Cigarette Lighter Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating does not let the lighter back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating can occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating. The cigarette lighter is located next to the ashtray. The vehicle does not have any cigarette lighters for the rear seat passengers. To activate the cigarette lighter, push it into the heating element and let go. When the lighter is ready it will pop back out by itself. Analog Clock The analog clock is located on the instrument panel above the radio. The clock is not connected with any other vehicle system and runs by itself. To adjust the clock, do the following: 1. Locate the adjustment button directly below the clock face. 2. Push and hold the adjustment button to advance the clock hands. Holding the button down will cause the clock to advance faster. Release the button before you get to the desired time. 3. Push and release the button to increase the time by one minute increments until the desired time is reached. 188 Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle. Dual Climate Control System Automatic Operation The climate control system automatically adjusts the air temperature, air delivery mode, fan speed, and air conditioning for best comfort in the vehicle. To activate the automatic system: AUTO (Automatic Mode): 1. Turn the fan and mode controls to the AUTO position. This also sets the recirculation mode to automatic operation on the display. 2. Press the up or down arrows to adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting between 70°F (21°C) and 80°F (27°C). 3. Allow the system time to stabilize. This might take several minutes in very hot or cold weather. Then adjust the temperature, as needed for best comfort. Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. In cold weather, the system starts at reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air into the vehicle until warmer air is available. The automatic system starts out blowing air at the ﬂoor, but changes modes automatically as the vehicle warms up to maintain the chosen temperature setting. The length of time needed to warm the interior depends on the outside temperature and the amount of time that has passed since the vehicle was last driven. 189 «ª (Driver’s Temperature Controls): Press the up or down buttons closest to the driver to manually increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. «ª (Passenger’s Temperature Controls): Press the up or down buttons closest to the passenger to manually increase or decrease the temperature for the front passenger. If the passenger’s climate control system is off, pressing either of these buttons turns it on. Manual Operation 9 (Fan): Turn the left control to adjust the fan speed manually if the automatic setting is higher or lower than desired. The fan speed remains at this level until you return to AUTO or adjust to a different level. In the automatic position, the blower might go to a lower speed during an OnStar® session to limit the background noise. To change the current mode, select one of the following positions using the right control: AUTO: Turn the control to this position to turn on the automatic delivery mode operation. F(Vent): Turn the control to this position so that air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. *(Bi-Level): Turn the control to this position so that half of the air is directed to the instrument panel outlets and the other half goes to the ﬂoor outlets. The temperature of the air to the ﬂoor will be warmer than the air to the upper outlets. 7(Floor): Turn the control to this position so that most of the air is directed to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the outboard outlets, side window outlets, and defroster outlet. W (Defog): Turn the control to this position so that air is directed between the windshield and ﬂoor outlets, with some air going to the outboard outlets and side window outlets. More information of defogging can be found later in this section. 190 0 (Defrost): Turn the control to this position so that most of the air is directed to the windshield with some air going to the side window outlets. More information on defrosting can be found later in this section. O (On/Off): Press this button to turn the climate control system on or off. While off, adjusting any button or control, except recirculation and rear window defog turns the system back on. The air inlets default to outside air when the climate control system is turned off. PASS (Passenger’s Climate Control): Press this button to turn the passenger’s climate control system on or off. Then press the up or down buttons to choose the desired setting. Pressing the button again automatically sets the passengers temperature to the drivers setting. Turning the passenger’s temperature display off does not turn off the climate control system for the passenger. Recirculation Operation There are three options for bringing air into the climate control system. They are controlled by pressing the center button on the climate control panel. The climate control display indicates one of the following three modes: 9 AUTO (Auto Air Inlet): This mode lets the automatic climate control system choose the best air inlet position for cooling or warming the vehicle. To have full automatic climate control, the fan and mode controls must be set to the AUTO position. Generally, recirculation will only automatically be selected on hot days. Your vehicle may have an optional Air Quality Sensor. To activate the air quality sensor, the auto air inlet setting must be used. For more information, see Air Quality Sensor found later in this section. 191 ?(Recirculation): This mode recirculates air inside the vehicle and keeps outside air from coming into the vehicle. It can be used to help cool the vehicle more quickly or to prevent odors from entering the vehicle. Recirculation is not available in the defrost mode. It is also cancelled when ﬂoor or defog mode is selected. In some conditions using recirculation for long periods of time can cause the air inside the vehicle to become too dry or stuffy. To prevent this from happening, after the air in the vehicle has cooled, select auto air inlet or outside air. : (Outside Air): This mode pulls fresh air from outside the vehicle. Outside air is always selected in defrost mode to prevent fogging. Air Conditioning # (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air conditioning on or off, and override the automatic system. When selecting the AUTO fan or AUTO mode, the air conditioning compressor comes on automatically, as necessary. 192 The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you might notice water dripping underneath the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. Sensors There is a solar sensor located on top of the instrument panel, near the windshield. Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog from the windshield. W (Floor/Defog): Use this mode to clear the windows of fog and warm the passengers. The system turns off recirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. If recirculation mode is selected while using the defog mode, the system recirculates air initially but returns to the fresh air mode after 10 minutes. 0 (Defrost): Use this mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. When selected, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. 193 There is also an interior temperature sensor located below the climate control system next to the steering wheel. There is also an ambient sensor located behind the grille in front of the vehicle. These sensors help the climate control system automatically control the temperature setting. The system can supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun. The recirculation mode will also be used as needed to maintain cool outlet temperatures. Do not cover any of the sensors or the climate control system might not work properly. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. < (Rear Defogger): Press the center of the right control to turn the rear window defogger on or off. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. The rear window defogger turns off about 20 minutes after the button is ﬁrst pressed if the vehicle is moving at slower speeds. At higher vehicle speeds, the rear defogger can stay on continuously. Each additional press runs the defogger for about 10 minutes. The heated outside rearview mirrors also heat to help clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror when the rear window defogger is on. Notice: Do not use a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window. Do not adhere anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass. These actions may damage the rear defogger. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 194 Outlet Adjustment Use the knobs located in the center of each outlet to change the direction of the airﬂow. Use the thumbwheels to open or close the outlets. Operation Tips (cid:127) Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that could block the ﬂow of air into the vehicle. (cid:127) Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. (cid:127) (cid:127) Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively. If the airﬂow seems low when the fan speed is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air ﬁlter might need to be replaced. For more information, see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 195. (cid:127) Set the climate control system to AUTO fan and mode and then adjust the temperature setting up or down a few degrees for best comfort. Rear Air Conditioning System If your vehicle has the rear air conditioning system it has two fan speed selectors. One fan speed selector is located in the front overhead console and the other is located in the headliner above the second row seats. The rear air conditioning system is designed to provide cooled air only. Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air ﬁlter helps remove dust and pollen from the air entering the vehicle. Like the vehicle’s engine air cleaner/ﬁlter, it needs to be changed periodically. For how often to change the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, see Scheduled Maintenance on page 471. The passenger compartment air ﬁlter is located underneath the hood below the windshield wiper arm on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 356 for more information on location. Front Control Rear Control To operate the rear system using the front control, just turn the knob to the fan position you want. To use the rear control, ﬁrst turn the front control to AUX, then the rear control can be used to increase and decrease the airﬂow. 195 Use the procedure listed below to replace the passenger compartment air ﬁlter: 1. Open the hood to access the engine compartment. See Hood Release on page 355 for more information. Locate the passenger compartment air ﬁlter access panel door. 3. While pressing forward, lift the access panel out of the clipped position and pull towards the front of the vehicle. This releases the clips and allows the panel door to be removed. 4. Remove the old ﬁlter and insert a new one. Make sure the arrow on the ﬁlter is pointing toward the passenger compartment. See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 482 for the correct part number for the ﬁlter. 5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the cover. 2. Push the two tabs on the access panel door towards the windshield. 196 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on brieﬂy when you start the engine just to let you know they are working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while 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. Waiting to do repairs can be costly – and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They are a big help. Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center (DIC) that works along with the warning lights and gages. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 214 for more information. 197 Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using and many of the other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically. United States version shown, Canada similar 198 Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). See “SPEEDOMETER” under DIC Controls and Displays on page 215 for more information. The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. Your vehicle’s odometer works together with the driver information center. You can set a Trip A and a Trip B odometer. See “Trip Fuel” under DIC Controls and Displays on page 215 for more information. If your vehicle ever needs a new odometer installed, the new one will be set to the correct mileage total of the old odometer. Tachometer This gage indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Engine Speed Limiter This feature prevents the engine from operating at too many revolutions per minute (rpm). When the engine’s rpms are too high, the throttle is closed to reduce speed. If this is not sufficient, then the fuel supply to the engine will be limited. When the rpms return to normal, the fuel supply will return to normal. This helps prevent damage to the engine. 199 Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. This chime and light will be repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This would only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled. See Passenger Sensing System on page 81 for more information. The passenger safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. This chime and light will be repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the passenger’s safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. 200 Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensors, the airbag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 70. This light will come on when the ignition key is turned to ON and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. If it does not go out, have your vehicle serviced right away. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on while you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. The airbags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. If there is a problem with the airbag system in your vehicle, the SERVICE AIR BAG message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 220 for more information. 201 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled (may inﬂate). {CAUTION: If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger’s seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat if the airbag is turned on. United States Canada When the ignition key is turned to ON or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. If you use remote start to start your vehicle, if you have this feature, you may not see the system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger’s frontal airbag. 202 Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. {CAUTION: Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. We recommend that rear-facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag. See Passenger Sensing System on page 81 for more on this, including important safety information. If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service. {CAUTION: If the off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on together, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 201. 203 Charging System Light This light will come on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned to ON to show that it is working. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. It should turn off once the engine is running. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the charging system. It could indicate that there is a problem with the generator, generator drive belt or another electrical problem. Have is checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all unnecessary accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. 204 United States Canada This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to ON. If it does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push, or the pedal may go closer to the ﬂoor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 328. {CAUTION:

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