2007 Cadillac STS Owners Manual

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level four, is closest to low. A single wipe will occur each time you turn the wiper stalk to a higher sensitivity level to indicate that the sensitivity level has been increased. Notice: Going through an automatic car wash with the wipers on can damage them. Turn the wipers off when going through an automatic car wash. 190 The mist and wash cycles operate as normal and are not affected by the Rainsense™ function. The Rainsense™ system can be overridden at any time by manually turning the wiper band to low or high speed. When Rainsense™ is active, the headlamps will turn on automatically. The headlamps will turn off again once the wipers turn off if it is light enough outside. If it is dark, they will remain on. See Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 215. Notice: Do not place stickers or other items on the exterior glass surface directly in front of the moisture sensor. Doing this could cause the moisture sensor to malfunction. Windshield Washer K(Washer Fluid): The lever on the right side of the steering column also controls the windshield washer. There is a button at the end of the lever. To spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield, press the button and hold it. The washer will spray until you release the button. The wipers will continue to clear the window for about six seconds after the button is released and then stop or return to your preset speed. {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. If the ﬂuid in the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir is low, the message CHECK WASHER FLUID will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. It will take 60 seconds after the bottle is reﬁlled for this message to turn off. For information on the correct washer ﬂuid mixture to use, see Windshield Washer Fluid on page 404 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 516. 191 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. 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 191 for additional information. The headlamp washers are located to the inside of the headlamps. 192 Cruise Control These controls are located on the end of the multifunction lever. 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. 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). 193 If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off. Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. 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 323 and StabiliTrak® System on page 326. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on. 194 {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 1. 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. 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. 195 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. 196 Adaptive Cruise Control If your vehicle has this feature, be sure to read this entire section before using it. The system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Adaptive Cruise Control is an enhancement to traditional cruise control and is not a safety system. It allows you to keep cruise control engaged in moderate traffic conditions without having to constantly reset your cruise control. Adaptive Cruise Control uses radar to detect a vehicle directly ahead in your path, within a distance of 328 ft (100 m), and operates at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h). When it is engaged by the driver, the system can apply limited braking or acceleration of the vehicle, automatically, to maintain a selected follow distance to the vehicle ahead. The vehicle’s braking during Adaptive Cruise Control is comparable to a person applying moderate pressure to the vehicle’s brake pedal. 197 To disengage Adaptive Cruise Control, apply the brake. If no vehicle is in your path, your vehicle will react like traditional cruise control. {CAUTION: {CAUTION: Adaptive Cruise Control will not apply hard braking or bring the vehicle to a complete stop. It will not respond to stopped vehicles, pedestrians or animals. When you are approaching a vehicle or object, Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a collision. Your complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 316. 198 (cid:127) On winding roads, Adaptive Cruise Control may not detect a vehicle ahead. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you. Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control on winding roads. (cid:127) Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a crash when you are driving in conditions where vehicles may suddenly slow or stop ahead of you, enter your lane, or cross your vehicle’s path. If you are driving in these conditions, do not use Adaptive Cruise Control. The warning beep and alert symbol may indicate that you are driving in conditions where Adaptive Cruise Control should not be used. See “Alerting the Driver” in this section. CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) (cid:127) On slippery roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. (cid:127) When weather limits visibility, such as when in fog, rain, or snow conditions, Adaptive Cruise Control performance is limited. There may not be enough distance to adapt to the changing traffic conditions. Do not use cruise control when visibility is low. The Adaptive Cruise controls are located on the end of the multifunction lever. 9(Off): This position turns the system off. R(On): This position turns the system on. S(Resume/Increase): Push the switch to this symbol to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to increase the set speed when Adaptive Cruise Control is already active. T(Set/Decrease): Press this button to set the speed or to decrease the set speed when Adaptive Cruise Control is already active. 199 Engaging Adaptive Cruise Control With the Set Button {CAUTION: {CAUTION: If you leave your Adaptive Cruise Control switch on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the Adaptive Cruise Control switch off until you want to use cruise control. If you operate Adaptive Cruise Control without your Head-up Display (HUD) properly adjusted, your Adaptive Cruise Control settings may not be visible. You could forget your settings and be startled by Adaptive Cruise Control response and even lose control. Keep your HUD on and properly adjusted when using Adaptive Cruise Control. The set speed is selected by the driver. This is the speed you will travel if there is no vehicle detected in your path. 200 To set Adaptive Cruise Control, do the following: 1. Make sure the Head-Up Display (HUD) is on and properly adjusted. You cannot engage Adaptive Cruise Control unless the HUD is on. See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 223 for more information. 2. Move the switch to on. 3. Get up to the speed you want. 4. Press in the set button at the end of the lever and release it. 5. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Once Adaptive Cruise Control is set, it may immediately apply the brakes if it detects a vehicle ahead is too close or moving slower than your vehicle. This symbol will appear on the Head-Up Display (HUD) to indicate that Adaptive Cruise Control is active. The number indicates the set speed. United States version shown, Canada similar See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 223 for more information. Make sure the set speed is visible on the HUD so you know the speed your vehicle will accelerate to if a vehicle is not detected in your path. Keep in mind speed limits, surrounding traffic speeds and weather conditions when adjusting your set speed. If your vehicle is in Adaptive Cruise Control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the Adaptive Cruise Control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 323 and StabiliTrak® System on page 326. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the Adaptive Cruise Control back on. 201 Decreasing Set Speed While Using Adaptive Cruise Control Press in the set/decrease button on the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, brieﬂy press the set/decrease button. Each time you do this, your set speed will be 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your Adaptive Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This will disengage the Adaptive Cruise Control. But you do not need to reset it. Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, move the Adaptive Cruise Control switch brieﬂy from on to resume/increase. Adaptive Cruise Control will be engaged with the previously chosen set speed. Increasing Set Speed While Using Adaptive Cruise Control There are two ways to increase the set speed: (cid:127) Use the accelerator to get to the higher speed. Press the set button 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 Adaptive Cruise Control switch from on to resume/increase. Hold it there until the desired set speed is displayed in the HUD, then release the switch. To increase your set speed in very small amounts, move the switch brieﬂy to resume/increase. Each time you do this, your vehicle set speed will increase by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Your vehicle will not reach the set speed until the system determines there is not a vehicle in front of you. At that point, your vehicle speed will increase to the set speed. 202 Selecting the Follow Distance (GAP) When the system detects a slower moving vehicle, it will adjust your vehicle’s speed and maintain the follow distance (gap) you select. Use the GAP button on the steering wheel to adjust the follow distance. distance maintained for a selected follow distance will vary based on vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle speed the further back you will follow. Consider traffic and weather conditions when selecting the follow distance. The range of selectable distances may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions. If you prefer to travel at a follow distance farther than Adaptive Cruise Control allows, disengage the system and drive manually. Press the top of the button to increase the distance or the bottom of the button to decrease the distance. The ﬁrst button press will show you the current follow distance setting on the HUD. Your current follow distance setting will be maintained until you change it. There are six follow distances to choose from. The follow distance selection ranges from near to far (one second to two seconds follow time). The United States version shown, Canada similar A graphic on the HUD indicates the selected follow distance. This picture shows a maximum follow distance. The vehicles will move closer together as you select a smaller follow distance. 203 {CAUTION: Adaptive Cruise Control has only limited braking ability to slow your vehicle. In some cases, Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a collision. Be ready to take action and apply the brakes yourself. See Defensive Driving on page 316. Alerting the Driver The alert symbol will ﬂash on the HUD and a warning beep will sound when driver action is required. Driver action is required when: (cid:127) Adaptive Cruise Control cannot apply sufficient braking because you are approaching a vehicle too rapidly. (cid:127) The vehicle speed drops below about 20 mph (32 km/h). (cid:127) A temporary condition prohibits Adaptive Cruise Control from operating. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 264 for more information. (cid:127) A malfunction is detected in the system. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 264 for more information. See Defensive Driving on page 316. 204 Approaching and Following a Vehicle The vehicle ahead symbol will only appear on the HUD when a vehicle ahead is detected in your path. If this symbol does not appear, or disappears brieﬂy, Adaptive Cruise Control will not respond to vehicles you may see ahead. {CAUTION: When the Adaptive Cruise Control radar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt, it may not detect a vehicle ahead. Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a collision. CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control when the radar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. Keep your radar clean. See “Cleaning the System” later in this section. Adaptive Cruise Control will, automatically, slow your vehicle down when approaching a slower moving vehicle. It will then adjust your speed to follow the vehicle in front at the selected follow distance. Your speed will increase or decrease to follow the vehicle in front of you but will not exceed the set speed. It may apply limited braking, if necessary. When braking is active, your brake lights will come on. It may feel or sound different than if you were applying the brakes yourself. This is normal. 205 Stationary or Very Slow-Moving Objects {CAUTION: Adaptive Cruise Control may not detect and react to stationary or slow-moving vehicles or other objects ahead of you. You could crash into an object ahead of you. Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control when approaching stationary or slow-moving vehicles or other objects. {CAUTION: Adaptive Cruise Control may not detect and react to stationary or slow-moving vehicles or other objects ahead of you. Your vehicle may accelerate toward objects, such as a stopped vehicle that suddenly appears after the lead vehicle changes lanes. Your complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes. 206 Low-Speed Deactivation If your speed falls below 20 mph (32 km/h) while following a vehicle ahead, Adaptive Cruise Control will begin to disengage. The driver alert symbol on the HUD will ﬂash and the warning beep will sound. The driver must take action since Adaptive Cruise Control will not slow the vehicle to a stop. Deactivation When Head-Up Display is Turned Off If you turn the HUD off when Adaptive Cruise Control is engaged, it will begin to disengage. A warning beep will sound and the message RADAR CRUISE NOT READY will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 264 for additional information. If Adaptive Cruise Control was braking when the HUD is turned off, the braking will continue brieﬂy. Passing a Vehicle/Adaptive Cruise Control Override If you need to increase speed to pass a vehicle, use the accelerator pedal. While you are doing this, the system will not automatically apply the brakes. A PEDAL APPLIED ACC OVERRIDE message will appear on the HUD. See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 223 for additional information. Once you pass the vehicle and remove your foot from the accelerator pedal, Adaptive Cruise Control will return to normal operation and be able to apply the brakes, if needed. {CAUTION: If you rest your foot on the accelerator pedal, the system will not automatically apply the brakes. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you. Do not rest your foot on the accelerator pedal when using Adaptive Cruise Control. 207 Curves in the Road {CAUTION: Due to Adaptive Cruise Control limitations in curves, it may respond to a vehicle in another lane, or may not have time to react to a vehicle in your lane. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you, or lose control of your vehicle. Give extra attention in curves and be ready to use the brakes if necessary. Select an appropriate speed while driving in curves. Adaptive Cruise Control may operate differently in a sharp curve. It may reduce your speed if the curve is too sharp. 208 When following a vehicle and entering a curve, Adaptive Cruise Control could lose track of the vehicle in your lane and accelerate your vehicle. When this happens, the vehicle ahead symbol will not appear on the HUD. Adaptive Cruise Control may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes. Adaptive Cruise Control may, occasionally, provide a driver alert and/or braking that you consider unnecessary. It could respond to signs, guardrails and other stationary objects when entering or exiting a curve. This is normal operation. Your vehicle does not need service. Highway Exit Ramps {CAUTION: Adaptive Cruise Control may lose track of the vehicle ahead and accelerate up to your set speed while entering or on highway exit ramps. You could be startled by this acceleration and even lose control of the vehicle. Disengage Adaptive Cruise Control before entering a highway exit ramp. Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control while entering or on exit ramps. 209 steepness of the hills. It may not detect a vehicle in your lane while driving on hills. When going up steep hills, you may want to use the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill when towing a trailer, you may want to brake to keep your speed down. Applying the brake disengages the system. You may choose not to use Adaptive Cruise Control on steep hills when towing a trailer. Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control To disengage the system, apply the brake pedal or move the Adaptive Cruise Control switch to off. Adaptive Cruise Control information will not appear on the HUD when the system is not engaged. Erasing Set Speed Memory When you turn the Adaptive Cruise Control switch or the ignition off, the set speed memory is erased. Other Vehicle Lane Changes If another vehicle enters the same lane as you, Adaptive Cruise Control will not detect the vehicle until it is completely in the lane. Be ready to take action and apply the brakes yourself. Using Adaptive Cruise Controls on Hills and When Towing a Trailer How well Adaptive Cruise Control will work on hills and when towing a trailer depends on your speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions and the 210 Other Messages There are three messages that may appear on the DIC. They are SERVICE RADAR CRUISE, RADAR CRUISE NOT READY and CLEAN RADAR. These messages will appear to indicate a problem with the Adaptive Cruise Control. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 264 for more information. Cleaning the System The radar can become blocked by snow, ice or dirt. If so, you may need to turn off the engine and clean the lens. Remember, do not use Adaptive Cruise Control in icy conditions, or when visibility is low, such as in fog, rain or snow. The emblem/lens is located in the center of the grille. To clean the emblem/lens, wipe the surface with a soft cloth. After cleaning the emblem/lens, engage the Adaptive Cruise Control. If you are unable to do so, see your dealer. 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 and automatic lighting features including Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and IntelliBeam™. 211 This is a momentary switch that springs back to the AUTO position when released. An AUTOMATIC LIGHTS ON message appears on the DIC when automatic lights are enabled or an AUTOMATIC LIGHTS OFF message appears on the DIC when the automatic lights are disabled. AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this position to put the headlamps in automatic mode. AUTO mode, turns the exterior lamps on and off depending upon how much light is available outside of the vehicle. Due to the switch design, the automatic lights may be disabled even if the control is in the AUTO position. To enable automatic lighting do any of the following: (cid:127) Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to off and release the switch. It returns back to the AUTO position by itself. (cid:127) Turn the headlamp control from the parking lamp position to AUTO. (cid:127) Turn the headlamp control from the headlamp position to AUTO. To disable automatic lighting do any of the following: (cid:127) Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to off and release the switch. It returns back to the AUTO position by itself. (cid:127) Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to the parking lamp position. (cid:127) Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to the headlamp position. Disabling automatic lighting disables the automatic headlamp operation, DRL, and IntelliBeam™ High-Beams (if the vehicle has them). ;(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) 5(Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. Instrument Panel Lights 212 IntelliBeam™ Intelligent High-Beam Headlamp Control System If your vehicle has this feature, be sure to read this entire section before using it. IntelliBeam™ is an enhancement to the vehicle’s headlamp system. Using a digital light sensor located on the back of the rearview mirror, this system turns the high-beam headlamps on and off according to surrounding traffic conditions. The IntelliBeam™ system turns the high-beam headlamps on when it is dark enough, there is no other traffic present, and the IntelliBeam™ system is enabled. Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam™ AUTO 3 (IntelliBeam™ On/Off): Press and release the IntelliBeam™ button on the inside rear view mirror. The IntelliBeam™ indicator on the mirror turns on. Once the system has been turned on, it remains on each time the vehicle is started. Additionally, the IntelliBeam™ system must be enabled. To enable the IntelliBeam™ System, turn the exterior lamp control to AUTO, with the turn signal/multifunction lever in its neutral position. The High-Beam On Light appears on the instrument panel cluster when the high-beams are on. See Highbeam On Light on page 257. Your vehicle has variable intensity high-beams. The high-beam indicator on the instrument panel cluster comes on as soon as the high-beams start to come on, and remains on until the high-beams have completely turned off. All vehicles that have IntelliBeam™, however, quickly turn off the high-beams if the system detects the sudden presence of vehicle lights ahead. Driving with IntelliBeam™ IntelliBeam™ only activates the high-beams when driving over 20 mph (32 km/h). The high-beam headlamps remain on, under the control of IntelliBeam™, until any of the following situations occur: (cid:127) The system detects an approaching vehicle’s headlamps. (cid:127) The system detects a preceding vehicle’s taillamps. (cid:127) The outside light is bright enough that high-beam headlamps are not required. 213 (cid:127) The high-beam headlamps are manually turned on or you use the ﬂash-to-pass feature. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 183 and Flash-to-Pass on page 188. When either of these conditions occur, the IntelliBeam™ feature is temporarily disabled until the high-beam stalk is returned to the neutral position. If either of these conditions occur and IntelliBeam™ already has the high-beam headlamps on, the IntelliBeam™ feature is disabled and the IntelliBeam™ light in the mirror turns off. (cid:127) The exterior lamp control is turned to any setting except AUTO. When this occurs, IntelliBeam™ is disabled until the control is turned back to the AUTO position and the AUTOMATIC LIGHTS ON message displays on the DIC. (cid:127) The IntelliBeam™ system is turned off at the inside rearview mirror. (cid:127) The vehicle’s speed drops below 15 mph (24 km/h). 214 IntelliBeam™ may not turn off the high-beams if the system cannot detect other vehicle’s lamps because of any of the following: (cid:127) The others vehicle’s lamp(s) are missing, damaged, obstructed from view, or otherwise undetected. (cid:127) The other vehicle’s lamp(s) are covered with dirt, snow and/or road spray. (cid:127) The other vehicle’s lamp(s) cannot be detected due to dense exhaust, smoke, fog, snow, road spray, mist, or other airborne obstructions. (cid:127) Your vehicle’s windshield is dirty, cracked, or obstructed by something that blocks the view of the IntelliBeam™ light sensor. (cid:127) Your vehicle’s windshield is covered with ice, dirt, haze, or other obstructions. (cid:127) Your vehicle is loaded such that the front end of the vehicle points upward, causing the IntelliBeam™ sensor to aim high and not detect headlamps and taillamps. (cid:127) You are driving on winding or hilly roads. You might need to manually disable or cancel the high-beam headlamps by turning the low-beam headlamps on, if any of the above conditions exist. Disabling and Resetting IntelliBeam™ at the Rearview Mirror IntelliBeam™ can be disabled and reset to the original factory setting by using the controls on the inside rearview mirror. AUTO 3 (IntelliBeam™ On/Off): To disable the system, press this button on the inside rearview mirror. The IntelliBeam™ indicator turns off and does not come back on until the IntelliBeam™ button is pressed again. When IntelliBeam™ has turned on the high-beams, pull or push the high-beam stalk. This disables IntelliBeam™ and the IntelliBeam™ indicator on the rearview mirror turns off. To re-enable IntelliBeam™, press the IntelliBeam™ button on the mirror. A different sensitivity setting is available for dealer diagnostics. This is done by pushing and holding this button for 20 seconds until the light ﬂashes three times. If you accidentally activate this, the vehicle’s setting automatically resets each time the ignition is turned off and then on again; otherwise, refer to the text above for resetting the system. Cleaning the IntelliBeam™ Light Sensor The light sensor is located on the inside of the vehicle at the back of the rearview mirror. Clean the light sensor window, periodically, using glass cleaner on a soft cloth. Gently wipe the sensor window. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the surface of the sensor window. Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for about six seconds. For this feature to work, automatic lighting must be enabled. See Headlamps on page 211 for additional information. When the ignition is turned off, the wiper-activated headlamps will immediately turn off. They will also turn off if the windshield wiper control is turned off. 215 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 256 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) (cid:127) (cid:127) When DRL are on, only your front turn signal lamps will be on. No other exterior lamps will be on when the DRL are being used. Your instrument panel will not be lit. It is still daylight and the ignition is on, the automatic lights are enabled, and the transmission is not in PARK (P). 216 When the automatic lights are enabled 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 your 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, your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure your instrument panel brightness lever is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 220. To operate your vehicle with the DRL off, turn the exterior lamp control off and then do one of the following: (cid:127) Turn the exterior lamp control to the parking (cid:127) Turn the exterior lamp control to the headlamp lamp position. position. (cid:127) Turn the exterior lamp control from AUTO to off and back to AUTO. An AUTOMATIC LIGHTS OFF message will appear on the DIC, showing that automatic lighting has been disabled. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. Light Sensor The light sensor for the DRL is located on top of the instrument panel. If you cover the sensor, it will read dark, and the exterior lamps may come on when you do not need them. 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. 217 Twilight Sentinel® Twilight Sentinel® can turn your lamps on and off for you. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the Twilight Sentinel® work, so be sure it is not covered. 218 With Twilight Sentinel® the following will happen: (cid:127) When it is dark enough outside, the front turn signal lamps (DRL) will go off, and the headlamps and parking lamps will come on. The other lamps that come on with headlamps will also come on. (cid:127) When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will go off, and the front turn signal lamps (DRL) will come on, as long as the exterior lamp switch is in the off position. If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take about one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, the instrument panel cluster might not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is in full bright position. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 220 for more information. You can idle the vehicle with the lamps off, even when it is dark outside. First set the parking brake while the ignition is in OFF/ACCESSORY. Then start the vehicle. The lamps will stay off until the parking brake is released. Twilight Sentinel® also provides exterior illumination as you leave the vehicle. If Twilight Sentinel® has turned on the lamps when you turn off the ignition, the lamps will remain on until: (cid:127) The exterior lamp switch is moved from off to the parking lamp position. (cid:127) A delay time that you select has elapsed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 148 to select the delay time that you want. You can also select no delay time. If the ignition is turned off with the exterior lamp switch in the parking lamp or headlamp position, the Twilight Sentinel® delay will not occur. The lamps will turn off as soon as the switch is turned off. As with any vehicle, the regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed. 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 off. This protects against draining the battery in case you have accidentally left the headlamps or parking lamps on. The battery saver does not work if the headlamps are turned on after the ignition is turned 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. 219 Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Base Level Shown, Uplevel Similar Press in the center knob on the DIC control panel until the knob pops out. Then turn the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or counterclockwise to dim them. If you turn the knob completely clockwise, the interior lamps will turn on. 220 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 you press the remote keyless entry transmitter unlock button. If activated by the transmitter, the lighting will remain active for about 25 seconds. The entry lighting system uses the light sensor; 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 is on, or immediately deactivate if the power locks are activated. 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 turning the instrument panel brightness knob. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 220 for additional information. 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. Battery Load Management The battery load management feature is designed to monitor the vehicle’s electrical load and determine when the battery is in a heavy discharge condition. During times of high electrical loading, the engine may idle at a higher revolutions per minute (rpm) setting than normal to make sure the battery charges. High electrical loads may occur when several of the following are on: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, the climate control fan at high speeds, heated seats and engine cooling fans. If the battery continues to discharge, even with the engine idling at a higher rpm setting, some electrical loads will automatically be reduced. When this occurs, the rear window defogger may take slightly longer to clear the glass and the fan may cut back to a lower speed. For more battery saving information, see “Battery Saver Active Message” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 264. 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. 221 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 264. Inadvertent Power Battery Saver This feature is designed to protect your vehicle’s battery against drainage from the interior lamps, trunk lamp, glove box lamp, or the garage door opener. When the ignition is turned off, the power to these features will automatically turn off after 10 minutes (three minutes if a new car has 15 miles (24 km) or less). Power will be restored for an additional 10 minutes if any door is opened, the trunk is opened or the courtesy lamp switch is turned on. 222 Head-Up Display (HUD) {CAUTION: If the HUD image is too bright, or too high in your ﬁeld of view, it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside. Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your ﬁeld of view. If equipped, the Head-Up Display (HUD) allows you to see some of the driver information that appears on your instrument panel cluster on the windshield. The information may be displayed in English or metric units and appears as an image focused out toward the front of your vehicle. To change from English to metric units, see DIC Controls and Displays on page 258. The HUD consists of the following information: (cid:127) Speedometer (cid:127) Turn Signal Indicators (cid:127) High-Beam Indicator Symbol (cid:127) Driver Shift Control Transmission Feature, see Automatic Transmission Operation on page 116 (cid:127) Check Gages Icon (cid:127) Adaptive Cruise Control Features and Indicators (If Equipped), see Adaptive Cruise Control on page 197 (cid:127) Forward Collision Alert Features and Indicators (If Equipped), see Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 184 (cid:127) Radio Features United States version shown, Canada similar 223 Be sure to continue scanning your displays, controls and driving environment just as you would in a vehicle without HUD. If you never look at your instrument panel cluster, you may not see something important, such as a warning light. Under important warning conditions, the CHECK GAGES message will display in the HUD. View your Driver Information Center (DIC) for more information. The HUD controls are located to the left of the steering wheel on the DIC control panel. ~(Head-Up Display): Press this button to change the position of the HUD on the windshield. Press the top part of the button to move the HUD image up. Press the bottom part of the button to move the HUD image down. 224 You can also adjust the brightness of the HUD image. Press the knob on the center of the DIC control panel in until it pops out and then pull the knob until is completely extended. Turn the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to increase or decrease the brightness. If you turn the knob all the way to the left, the HUD image will turn off. To adjust the HUD so you can see it properly, do the following: 1. Adjust the seat to a comfortable driving position. If you change your seat position later, you may have to re-adjust your HUD. 2. Start your engine and press the top or bottom of the HUD button to center the HUD image in your view. The HUD image can only be adjusted up and down, not side-to-side. 3. Turn the knob on the DIC control panel to adjust the brightness of the HUD image. The brightness of the HUD image is determined by the light conditions in the direction your vehicle is facing and where you have the HUD set. If you are facing a dark object or a heavily shaded area, your HUD may anticipate that you are entering a dark area and may begin to dim. To turn the HUD image off, turn the knob counter-clockwise. Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see. As light shines out from the HUD, it is possible for light to shine back in. In rare occurrences, when the sun is at a speciﬁc angle and position, the sun’s rays can shine back into the HUD. When this occurs, the display device within the HUD will be temporarily illuminated. The event will end when the vehicle’s angle to the sun changes. Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove any dirt or ﬁlm that reduces the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image. To clean the HUD, spray household glass cleaner on a soft, clean cloth. Wipe the HUD lens gently, then dry it. Notice: When cleaning, be careful not to scratch the HUD or camera lenses. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the HUD lens because the cleaner could leak inside the unit and cause damage. If the ignition is on and you cannot see the HUD image, check to see if: (cid:127) Something is covering the HUD unit. (cid:127) The brightness is adjusted properly. (cid:127) The HUD image is adjusted to the proper height. (cid:127) Ambient light in the direction your vehicle is facing is low. (cid:127) A fuse is blown. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 487. Keep in mind that your windshield is part of the HUD system. See Windshield Replacement on page 419. The following Adaptive Cruise Control message may appear in the HUD: PEDAL APPLIED ACC OVERRIDE: This message indicates that you are pressing your foot on the accelerator pedal and overriding Adaptive Cruise Control. While you are doing this, the system will not automatically apply the brakes. Once you remove your foot from the accelerator pedal, Adaptive Cruise Control will return to normal operation and be able to apply the brakes, if needed. You may also see an Adaptive Cruise Control active symbol, alert symbol or vehicle ahead symbol. See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 197 for more information. 225 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system 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: CAUTION: (Continued) (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. 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. CAUTION: (Continued) 226 The URPA display is located inside the vehicle, above the rear window. 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 trunk level. In order for the rear sensors to recognize an object, it must be within detection range behind the vehicle. 227 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 hanging out of your trunk 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 480. Accessory Power Outlet(s) Your vehicle is equipped with accessory power outlets. The outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone, CB radio, etc. Your vehicle has one outlet in front of the center console, one in the center console lid and there may be an additional outlet in the rear of the center console. Your vehicle may have a small cap that must be removed to access the accessory power outlet. If it does, when not using the outlet be sure to cover it with the protective cap. 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. 228 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 center console. Press on the door to release the ashtray. The ashtray will automatically slide open for use. To empty the ashtray with the ashtray in full open position, locate the release button to the right of the ash receiver and slide it to the right (in the direction of the arrow). The ash receiver will unlock and lift slightly and can then be easily removed from the housing. To replace the ash receiver, place it into position in the ashtray housing and push down ﬁrmly until it locks into place. 229 Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle. Automatic Operation Cigarette Lighter Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 15 amperes. 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. Vehicles With Heated and Ventilated Seats Shown, Vehicles Without Similar 230 AUTO (Automatic): When this button is pressed and the temperature is set, the system will automatically control the inside temperature, the air delivery mode, the air conditioning compressor, and the fan speed. AUTO will appear on the display next to the fan, mode indicators, and recirculation indicator if your vehicle has a air quality sensor. 1. Press the AUTO button. 2. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting, generally, between 70°F (21°C) and 80°F (27°C). Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. If the system is set at the warmest temperature setting, the system will try to continuously heat the vehicle and will not adjust the system down as the vehicle warms up. In cold weather, the system can start at reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air into the vehicle until warmer air is available. The system starts out blowing air at the ﬂoor, but can automatically change modes as the vehicle warms up to maintain the chosen temperature setting. The length of time needed for warm up depends on the outside temperature and the length of time that has elapsed since the vehicle was last driven. 3. Wait for the system to regulate. This may take from 10 to 30 minutes. Then adjust the temperature, if necessary. You can switch from English to metric units through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Controls and Displays on page 258. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so some water might drip underneath the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. 231 Manual Operation yN z(Mode): Pressing the mode switch and changing the mode cancels automatic operation and allows the operator to manually select the air delivery location. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. The outboard air outlets always receive airﬂow regardless of the mode selected. See Outlet Adjustment on page 237 to change this airﬂow from the outboard outlets. To change the current mode, select one of the following: Y(Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. \(Bi-Level): This mode directs about half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then directs most of the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. In automatic operation, cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the ﬂoor outlets. [(Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the outboard outlets, and a little air directed to the windshield and side windows. 232 The mode switch can also be used to select the defog mode. Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section. yAz(Fan): Press this switch to increase or decrease the fan speed. Pressing this switch cancels automatic operation and allows the operator to manually select the amount of airﬂow. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. If the airﬂow seems low when the fan speed is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air ﬁlter may need to be replaced. For more information, see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 239 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 505. h(Recirculation): Press this button to control the air source for the climate control system. If in AUTO mode, press this button once to select recirculation. This mode keeps outside air from coming in the vehicle and recirculates the air in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle or to help cool the air inside the vehicle more quickly. Recirculation is not available in the defrost mode and shuts off when defog mode is selected. Both of these features are designed to limit fogging in the vehicle. If recirculation is selected during defog mode, it automatically turns off after 10 minutes to limit problems with fogging. 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 to return to automatic climate control operation or push the recirculation button again to select outside air. Press this button a second time to select outside air. :(Outside Air): This mode forces the system to pull air from outside the vehicle. It can be used to bring fresh air into the vehicle. Air Quality Sensor: Your vehicle could have an air quality sensor to help limit the climate control system from pulling in some harmful exhaust fumes from older, poorly running, or diesel-equipped vehicles that are driving near you. This sensor, when active, monitors the air quality in front of your vehicle and switches to air recirculation when poor quality air is detected outside your vehicle. Press the AUTO button on the climate control to activate the air quality sensor. The word AUTO comes on the center of the climate control display. While the air quality sensor senses poor quality air, the recirculation graphic displays. Under some conditions, the air quality sensor system does not operate. In cold weather, the system might not be active (even if AUTO is displayed) because of concerns of fogging your windows, which may occur by activating recirculation mode. Also, the air quality sensor system does not remain in recirculation mode for extended periods of time that could cause stuffy or very dry conditions in the vehicle. Following a poorly running vehicle for an extended period of time may not keep recirculation active indeﬁnitely. 233 The air quality sensor does not activate due to organic odors, like skunk, and may not activate on many chemical-related odors. If you wish to limit these types of odors, manually select recirculation. Your vehicle could also have a charcoal ﬁlter that can limit many odors from being pulled into your vehicle. This ﬁlter, like your engines air cleaner ﬁlter, needs to be changed periodically. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 505. The air quality sensor system does not protect against carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. See Engine Exhaust on page 125. O(Power Driver’s Temperature): Press the power button located on the driver’s side of the climate control panel to turn the entire climate control system on or off. Turn the knob to increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. O(Power Passenger’s Temperature): Press the power button located on the passenger’s side of the climate control panel to turn the passenger’s climate control system on if they wish to have a different setting than the driver. Turn the knob to increase or decrease the temperature for the front passenger. Turning the passenger’s side power button off will not shut off the climate control system for the passenger. The system is set to the same setting as the driver. {(Ventilated Seat): Press this button, to turn on the driver or passenger’s side ventilated seat, if the vehicle has this feature. See Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 11. J(Heated Seat): Press this button, to turn on the driver or passenger’s side heated seat and seatback, if the vehicle has this feature. See Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 11. ^(Air Conditioning): Press this button to manually turn off the air conditioning compressor. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation or press the A/C OFF button again. To limit fogging on the windshield, the air conditioning compressor cannot be off while in the defrost mode. 234 Sensors There is a solar sensor located on the instrument panel, near the windshield. There is also an interior temperature sensor located next to the steering wheel on the instrument panel. These sensors monitor the solar radiation and the air inside the vehicle, then use the information to adjust the temperature, the fan speed and the air delivery system, in order to maintain the selected temperature. The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun. Do not cover the sensors or the automatic climate control system will not work properly. 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. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. yN z(Mode): Press this button until defog appears on the display. -(Defog): This mode directs the air between the windshield and ﬂoor outlets with some air supplied to the outboard panel outlets and side window defogging outlets. When this mode is selected, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air-conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. 235 The recirculation mode is cancelled when the system enters the defog mode. If recirculation is selected while in the defog mode, it is cancelled after 10 minutes. If there is fogging on the side windows, remain in defog or defrost mode until they clear. 0(Defrost): Press this button to direct most of the air to the windshield, with some air directed to the side windows and outboard panel outlets. In this mode, the system automatically turns off recirculation and runs the air-conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode. This mode can also cause the fan speed and air temperature to increase. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. The rear window defogger only works when the ignition is on or during remote start, if programmed. See “Personal Settings Menu” under Vehicle Personalization on page 148 for additional information. 236 =(Rear Window Defogger): Press this button 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 10 minutes after the button is pressed. If the vehicle’s speed is above 30 mph (48 km/h), the rear defogger stays on continuously. If turned on again, the defogger only runs for about ﬁve minutes before turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine. 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. See Outside Power Heated Mirrors on page 130. Notice: Do not use a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window. Do not adhere anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass. These actions may damage the rear defogger. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Outlet Adjustment Use the lever located in the center of each outlet to change the direction of the airﬂow, either side-to-side or up and down. Use the thumbwheels to open or close the outlets to adjust the airﬂow. Turn the thumbwheel towards the center console to open the outlets and allow the maximum amount of air to enter your vehicle. Turn the thumbwheel towards the vehicle door to close the outlets and minimize the amount of air entering the vehicle. Operation Tips (cid:127) Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle. (cid:127) Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. (cid:127) (cid:127) Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively. If the airﬂow seems low when the fan speed is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air ﬁlter may need to be replaced. For more information, see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 239. Rear Climate Control System Your vehicle has a rear climate control system. The base model includes air outlets in the rear of the center console for cooling and under-seat air outlets for heating. The temperature, quantity, and air delivery location is controlled automatically by the front climate control system. Some vehicles are equipped with an optional climate control panel for the rear passenger, located on the back of the center console. The left knob controls the temperature of the air to the rear passengers. Turning the knob to the left will make the air cooler. Turning the knob to the right will make the air warmer. 237 The right knob controls the air delivery to the rear passengers. Turning the knob all the way to the left will shut off airﬂow to the rear passengers. Operating with the rear air delivery off may make the entire vehicle warm or cool less quickly. It may also increase the air rush sound of the front system. 9(Off): This is the off position. Y(Vent): This mode directs all the rear passenger airﬂow to the outlets in the console. This is the normal position for cool down conditions. \(Bi-Level): This mode directs airﬂow to the console outlets and the ﬂoor. [(Floor): This mode directs all of the airﬂow to the ﬂoor. This is the normal position for warm up conditions. The amount of airﬂow to the rear passengers is controlled automatically by the front climate control system, regardless of optional equipment. Airﬂow to the rear system will be turned off when defrost is selected on the front climate control panel to direct air to clear the windshield. Vehicles equipped with a rear climate control panel, also, have heated rear seats. There are two buttons, each with three indicator lights, located between the two climate control knobs on the rear climate control panel, to control the rear heated seats. See Heated Seats on page 14 for additional information. Be sure to keep the area under the front seats clear of any objects so the air in your vehicle can circulate effectively. 238 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger compartment air ﬁlter. There are two types of ﬁlters available. There is a standard dust ﬁlter that traps small particles including pollen. There is, also, a dust/odor ﬁlter available that traps dust and pollen and also uses a charcoal element to help reduce many offensive odors from entering your vehicle. Like your vehicle’s engine air cleaner/ﬁlter, it will need to be changed periodically. For information on how often to change the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, see Scheduled Maintenance on page 505. Notice: Driving without a passenger compartment air ﬁlter in place can cause water and small particles, like paper and leaves, to be pulled into your climate control system which may cause damage to it. Make sure you always replace the old ﬁlter with a new one. The access panel for the passenger compartment air ﬁlter is located under the hood near the windshield, on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 373 for more information on location. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 364 for information on doing your own service work. 239 To access the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, do the following: 1. Pull back the rubber hood seal from the edge of the leaf screen vent cover. 2. Remove the three fasteners that hold the ﬁlter access cover in place and slide the cover off. 3. To access the ﬁlter, remove the black plastic water deﬂector by lifting the outboard edge of the deﬂector to release the retention tab. 4. Lift the inboard edge of the deﬂector to release the retention tab. 5. Lift and slide the water deﬂector toward the inboard side and remove it. 240 6. The top edge of the ﬁlter should be visible. Reach in and lift the ﬁlter out, pulling upward and toward the front of the vehicle. 7. Insert the new air ﬁlter by sliding it back into place. Make sure the arrow on the ﬁlter is pointing toward the passenger compartment. Reverse steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the water deﬂector, ﬁlter cover and the hood seal. 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 258 for more information. 241 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 Base version shown, Canada and Uplevel similar 242 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). See “MPH (km)” under DIC Controls and Displays on page 258 for more information. The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. Your vehicle’s odometer works together with the driver information center. You can set a Trip A and a Trip B odometer. See “Trip Information” under DIC Controls and Displays on page 258 for more information. If your vehicle ever needs a new odometer installed, the new one will be set to the correct mileage total of the old odometer. Tachometer This gage indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Safety Belt Reminder Light When the ignition button is pressed to START, a chime will be provided for several seconds to remind people to buckle their safety belts. The driver safety belt light will also be provided and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. You should buckle your seat belt. This chime and light will be repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver’s belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will be provided. 243 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the ignition button is pressed to 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 74 for more information. The passenger safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. This chime and light will be repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensors, the airbag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 64. This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. If the passenger’s safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. 244 {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 DIC display. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 264 for more information. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your overhead console has a passenger airbag status indicator. United States Canada The indicator next to the passenger airbag status indicator lights is the passenger safety belt reminder light. See Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 244 for more information on that indicator. When the vehicle is running, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol, to let you know the status of the right front passenger’s frontal airbag. 245 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). 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: 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. {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. 246 Charging System Light When you turn the engine on, this light will come on brieﬂy to show that the generator and battery charging systems are working properly. If this light stays on, your vehicle needs service. You should take your vehicle to the dealer at once. To save your battery until you get there, turn off all accessories. See DIC Controls and Displays on page 258 for more information. 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 74 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 244. 247 Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. United States Canada This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the engine on. If it does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 248 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 355. {CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), this light will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. That is normal. If the ABS warning light comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the antilock portion of the brake system. If the brake system warning

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