2004 Cadillac XLR Owners Manual

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Press the top part of the Talk button to use the voice activated keypad while in a call using OnStar® Personal Calling. For more information, refer to the OnStar® user’s guide in your vehicle’s glove box, or call OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). Luxury and Leisure Plan • All Direction and Connections Plan services • Personal Concierge OnStar® Personal Calling With OnStar® Personal Calling, you have a safer way to stay connected while driving. It’s a hands-free wireless phone that’s integrated into your vehicle. You can place calls nationwide using voice-activated dialing with no contracts and no additional roaming charges. To ﬁnd out more about OnStar® Personal Calling, refer to the OnStar® user’s guide in your vehicle’s glove box, or call OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). OnStar® Virtual Advisor With OnStar® Virtual Advisor you can listen to the news, entertainment and informative topics, such as traffic and weather reports. You are able to listen and reply to your e-mail through your vehicle’s speakers. 2-36 HomeLink® Transmitter HomeLink®, a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand- held transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems and home lighting. Additional Homelink® information can be found on the internet at www.homelink.com or by calling 1- 800- 355- 3515. If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink® Transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes and modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter Do not use the HomeLink® Transmitter 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 HomeLink® Transmitter. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the HomeLink® Transmitter. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in programming the transmitter. 2-37 Keep the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future HomeLink® programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed HomeLink® buttons should be erased for security purposes. Refer to “Erasing HomeLink® Buttons” or, for assistance, contact HomeLink® on the internet at: www.homelink.com or by calling 1-800-355-3515. 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. Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons, releasing only when the 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 transmitter to the remaining two HomeLink® buttons. 2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. 2-38 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired button on HomeLink® 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 HomeLink® successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons. 5. Press and hold the newly-trained HomeLink® button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink® button is pressed and released. To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, begin with Step 2 under “Programming HomeLink®.” Do not repeat Step 1 as this will erase all of the programmed channels. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling-code equipped device (most commonly, a garage door opener). 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8. 8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button for two seconds, then release. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence a second time, and depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code device), repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming. HomeLink® should now activate your rolling-code equipped device. To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, begin with Step 2 of “Programming HomeLink®.” Do not repeat Step 1. 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 HomeLink® 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 by using the “Programming HomeLink®” procedures (regardless of where you live), replace Step 3 under “Programming HomeLink®” with the following: Continue to press and hold the HomeLink® button while you press and release every two seconds (cycle) your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by HomeLink®. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 4 under “Programming HomeLink®” to complete. 2-39 Using HomeLink® Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink® button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing HomeLink® Buttons To erase programming from the three buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer than 30 seconds. HomeLink® is now in the train (learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 under “Programming HomeLink®.” Individual buttons can not be erased, but they can be reprogrammed. See “Reprogramming a Single HomeLink® Button” next. 2-40 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink® Button To program a device to HomeLink® using a HomeLink® button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink® button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to ﬂash after 20 seconds. While still holding the HomeLink® button, proceed with Step 2 under “Programming HomeLink®.” Resetting Defaults To reset HomeLink® to default settings do the following: 1. Hold down the two outside buttons for about 20 seconds until the indicator light begins to ﬂash. 2. Continue to hold both buttons until the HomeLink® indicator light turns off. 3. Release both buttons. For questions or comments, contact HomeLink® at 1-800-355-3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com. Center Console Storage Area There is a center console storage area located between the seats. To open this storage area, pull up the lid on the front edge of the console and swing it rearward. Storage Areas Glove Box The glove box is located in front of the passenger’s seat on the instrument panel. To lock the glove box door, insert the key into the lock cylinder and turn it clockwise. Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the door. Cupholder(s) The cupholders are located under a lid in the front console to the right of the shift lever. Press the left side of the lid and it will open automatically. There is also an upright center console storage area between the seatbacks. To open the storage area, press and release the button near the top so it extends out. Then, turn the button in either direction to unlatch the lid and pull the console lid down. After you close the lid, press the release button back in. 2-41 Map Pocket The map/storage pockets are located on each door behind a cover. Floor Mats Your vehicle’s ﬂoor mats are specially designed to remain in position under your feet and out of reach of the accelerator pedal. The driver’s side ﬂoor mat is held in place by two snaps and the passenger’s side is held in place by one. Be sure that the driver’s side ﬂoor mat is properly placed on the ﬂoor so that it does not block the movement of the accelerator pedal. How to Remove and Replace the Floor Mats To remove the ﬂoor mats, pull up on the rear of the mat to disconnect from the snaps. To reinstall the ﬂoor mats, line up the openings in the ﬂoor mat over the snaps and push down into place. 2-42 Rear Storage Area There is a cargo cover located in the trunk to keep cargo from getting in the way of the retractable hardtop. The cargo cover must be in place for the top to move. To install the cargo cover, snap the bottom of the cover onto the snaps (B) located on the ﬂoor of the trunk. Then, swing the cover up and place the pins on each side of the cover into the notches (A) on either side of the trunk. There is also a storage compartment located in the trunk on the passenger’s side. To access the storage compartment, unsnap the lid. To reinstall the lid, line up the opening in the lid over the snap and push down into place. Convenience Net Your vehicle is equipped with a convenience net. The net attaches to the ﬂoor of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can. When not using the net, hook the net to the tabs securing it to the sill plate. 2-43 Retractable Hardtop The following procedures explain the proper operation of the retractable hardtop. The top will not operate if the valet lockout switch is on. If you are lowering or raising the convertible top multiple times, the engine should be running while doing so to prevent drain on the vehicle’s battery. {CAUTION: Moving parts of the retractable hardtop can be dangerous. People can be injured by the hardtop and its mechanism. Keep people away from your vehicle when you are lowering or raising the top. Lowering the Retractable Hardtop Notice: Leaving the convertible top down and exposing the interior of your vehicle to outdoor conditions may cause damage. Always close the convertible top if leaving your vehicle outdoors. 1. Park on a level surface and shift the transmission into PARK (P). 2. The vehicle must be running or in accessory mode. 3. Lower both sun visors. Notice: Raising or lowering the top while the vehicle is in motion can cause damage to the top or top mechanism. Make sure the vehicle is in PARK (P) to lower or raise the top. Notice: Lowering the top if it is damp, wet, or dirty can cause stains, mildew, and damage to the inside of your vehicle. Dry off the top before lowering it. Notice: If you lower the top on your vehicle in cold weather (0°F/-18°C or lower), you may damage top components. Do not lower the convertible top in cold weather. 2-44 4. Make sure that nothing or no one is on or around the top. Make sure the trunk cargo cover is in place with nothing on top or in front of the cargo cover. See RearStorageAreaonpage2-43 for more information. Also, make sure the valet lockout switch is off. 5. Push and hold the bottom of the retractable hardtop button located on the console behind the shifter lever. The windows will automatically lower and the top will automatically lower into the storage area. A chime will sound when the top has lowered completely. Under certain conditions, the Driver Information Center (DIC) may display a message regarding the retractable hardtop. If this happens, see DICWarningsand Messages on page3-59 for more information. Raising the Retractable Hardtop 1. Park on a level surface. Shift the transmission into PARK (P). 2. The vehicle must be running or in ACCESSORY mode. 3. Lower both sun visors. Notice: Raising or lowering the top while the vehicle is in motion can cause damage to the top or top mechanism. Make sure the vehicle is in PARK (P) to lower or raise the top. 4. Make sure nothing or no one is on or around the top. Make sure the trunk cargo cover is in place with no cargo on top of or in front of the cargo cover. See RearStorageAreaonpage2-43 for more information. Also, be sure the valet lockout switch is off. 2-45 5. Push and hold the top of the retractable hardtop button located behind the shift lever. The windows will automatically lower and the top will raise. A chime will sound when the top has raised completely. After the top is fully raised, release the retractable hardtop button. If you press the button again within ﬁve seconds, the windows will automatically close. Under certain conditions, the Driver Information Center (DIC) may display a message regarding the retractable hardtop. If this happens, see DICWarnings andMessagesonpage3-59 for more information. If your vehicle has a power loss, such as a dead battery, you can still raise the top manually by doing the following: 1. Lower both sun visors and open both doors. 2-46 2. Use the key to open the trunk. See Keyson page2-2 and Trunk on page2-11 for more information. 3. Raise the trunk by hand. 4. Remove the wrench located inside the passenger’s side storage compartment. 5. Find the hydraulic pump under the carpet on the rear driver’s side of the trunk. Open the valve by turning it counterclockwise with your hand until it stops. Notice: Pressing the convertible top button when the hydraulic pump valve is open could damage the pump. Always close the hydraulic pump valve after the top has been closed manually. 6. Pull both sides of the rear tonneau over-center link down to unlock the linkage. 7. Move the rear tonneau rearward and up to the stored position. Pull from the center of the tonneau to keep pressure even. The rubber bumper on each corner will ﬁt against the underside of the trunk decklid. 2-47 8. Push both sides of the rear tonneau over-center link up until they stop to lock the linkage. 9. Close the hydraulic pump valve by turning it clockwise with your hand until it stops. 10. Remove the upright center storage compartment. Use the wrench to remove the four screws holding the storage area in place. 2-48 11. Reach behind the square hole and push the front tonneau over-center link up. The front tonneau should pull up easily. If it doesn’t, push the over-center link up more. 12. Manually move the front tonneau to the open position. Once the front tonneau is open, fold the side wings in by gently pressing them in. Do not force the wings. If they are hard to move, make sure the front tonneau is open all the way. 2-49 13. Reach in from the side of the vehicle and under the 14. top to remove the headliner plug. The plug will be located in the center of the top near the front. Insert the wrench into the bolt beneath the plug location. Turn the wrench about one-quarter turn counterclockwise until it stops while gently pulling up on the center of the top to release it. 15. Hold the top in the front and side and lift the top out of the stored position. 2-50 16. Hold the top in the front and the rear and lift the top until it is almost closed. Be careful not to pinch your ﬁngers between the rear of the top and the rear window. 17. Place your hands on the top and guide the top into the closed position. 2-51 19. While holding the rear of the top down, insert the wrench into the bolt in the plug opening in the headliner. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until it stops to fully open the latch jaws around the pins. 18. While sitting in the driver’s seat, pull down on the rear of the top. 20. Pull down on the roof with the latch rotated open. Turn the wrench clockwise until it stops to lock the top into position. Push up on the roof. If it moves away from the windshield header it is not latched and you will need to repeat the previous steps. 2-52 21. From outside the vehicle, push down on both rear corners of the top to make sure it is completely locked into place. 22. From inside the vehicle, reach behind the headrest and gently pull the wings out a small amount. Then, fold the front tonneau to the closed position. 23. Manually close the trunk. Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel Your vehicle is equipped with the memory package. The controls for these features are located on the driver’s seat, and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver’s seating positions. 2-53 Use the following steps to program each button: 1. Adjust the driver’s seat (including the seatback recliner, lumbar and head restraint, both outside mirrors and the steering wheel to a comfortable position. 2. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps are heard, then release the button. A second mirror, seating and steering wheel position can be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2 (for driver 2). Each time a memory button is pressed and released, a single beep will sound. Each time button 1 or 2 is pressed and released while the vehicle is in PARK (P), the memory positions will be recalled after a brief delay. If the vehicle is not in PARK (P), the memory buttons must be pressed and held to recall the stored positions. When the engine is started, the seat, mirrors, and steering wheel may automatically adjust to their programmed positions. To stop recall movement of the memory feature at any time, press one of the power seat controls, power mirror control buttons, memory buttons, or power steering column control. Two personalized exit positions can be set by ﬁrst recalling the driving position (by pressing 1 or 2), then positioning the steering wheel and seat in the desired exit positions and then pressing and holding the exit button until two beeps are heard. With the vehicle in PARK (P), the exit position for the previously set driver can be recalled by pressing the EXIT button. When you use the keyless access transmitter to unlock you vehicle, automatic seat and steering wheel movement to the exit position may occur. The numbers on the back of the transmitter, 1 and 2, corresponds to the numbers on the memory buttons. Further programming for automatic seat and mirror movement can be done using the Driver Information Center (DIC). For programming information, see DICVehicle Personalization on page3-68. 2-54 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Other Warning Devices ...................................3-6 Horn .............................................................3-7 Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column ......................................................3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-7 Exterior Lamps .............................................3-24 Interior Lamps ..............................................3-27 Head-Up Display (HUD) .................................3-29 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ...........................................3-32 Accessory Power Outlets ...............................3-34 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ........................3-35 Climate Controls ............................................3-35 Dual Climate Control System ..........................3-35 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-40 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-40 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators .............3-41 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-42 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-43 Trip Odometer ..............................................3-43 Tachometer .................................................3-43 Safety Belt Reminder Light .............................3-43 Air Bag Readiness Light ................................3-44 Air Bag Off Light ..........................................3-45 Voltmeter Gage ............................................3-46 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-47 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .............3-48 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...........................................3-48 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-49 Tire Pressure Light .......................................3-50 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-50 Engine Oil Pressure Gage .............................3-54 Security Light ...............................................3-54 Fog Lamp Light ............................................3-55 Lights On Reminder ......................................3-55 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-56 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Driver Information Center (DIC) .........................3-57 DIC Controls and Displays .............................3-57 DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-59 Other Messages ...........................................3-67 DIC Vehicle Personalization ............................3-68 Trip Computer ................................................3-72 Oil Life Indicator ...........................................3-72 Audio System(s) .............................................3-72 Navigation/Radio System ...............................3-73 Radio Personalization with Home and Away Feature ...........................................3-73 Theft-Deterrent Feature ..................................3-74 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......................3-74 Understanding Radio Reception ......................3-75 Care of Your CDs .........................................3-75 Care of Your CD Player ................................3-75 Diversity Antenna System ..............................3-76 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............3-76 3-2 - NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Head-Up Display (HUD) Controls/Instrument Panel Brightness Controls. See Head-UpDisplay(HUD) onpage3-29 or “Instrument Panel Brightness” under Interior Lamps on page3-27. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn C. Signal/Multifunction Lever on page3-7. Instrument Panel Cluster. See InstrumentPanel Cluster on page3-42. D. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See “Windshield Wipers” under TurnSignal/MultifunctionLever on page3-7. E. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls/Interior Lamps. See DICControlsandDisplayson page3-57. F. Air Outlets. See OutletAdjustmentonpage3-40. G. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page3-6. H. Voice Commands/Audio Controls. See OnStar® Systemonpage2-35 or AudioSteeringWheel Controls on page3-74. I. Adaptive Cruise Controls. See “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” under TurnSignal/Multifunction Lever on page3-7. J. Horn. See Horn on page3-7. K. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See AudioSteering Wheel Controls on page3-74. L. Ignition Switch. See IgnitionPositionsonpage2-19. M. Shift Lever. See AutomaticTransmissionOperation on page2-23. N. Traction Control Button. See TractionControl System (TCS) on page4-9. O. Passenger Air Bag Off Indicator. See AirBagOff Light on page3-45. P. Retractable Hardtop Button. See Retractable Hardtop on page2-44. Q. Cupholders. See Cupholder(s)onpage2-41. R. Cigarette Lighter. See AshtraysandCigaretteLighter on page3-35. S. Climate Controls. See DualClimateControlSystem on page3-35. T. Audio/Navigation System. See Navigation/Radio System on page3-73. U. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page2-41. 3-5 Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on the instrument panel above the navigation system. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what mode the ignition is in, even if the ignition is turned off. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. Press the button again to turn the ﬂashers off. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, your turn signals won’t work. Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. 3-6 Horn The horn can be sounded by pressing on the center of the steering wheel pad. Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column The power tilt wheel control is located on the outboard side of the steering column. To operate the power tilt feature, push the control up and the steering wheel will tilt up. Push the control down and the steering wheel will go down. Push the control forward and the steering wheel moves toward the front of the vehicle. Push the control rearward and the steering wheel moves toward the rear of the vehicle. To set the memory position, see DIC VehiclePersonalizationonpage3-68 and MemorySeat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page2-53. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • Turn and Lane-Change Signals • Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer • Flash-to-Pass Feature • Cruise Control • Exterior Lamps Control For information on exterior lamps, see ExteriorLamps on page3-24. 3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the multifunction lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. If you signal a turn or a lane change and the arrows ﬂash faster than normal, a signal bulb may be burned out. Other drivers won’t see the turn signal. Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible accidents. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuses and check for burned-out bulbs. See FusesandCircuitBreakersonpage5-85. 3-8 Turn Signal on Chime A chime will remind you if you leave the turn signal on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km) of driving. If you need to leave the turn signal on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km), turn off the signal and then turn it back on. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high, push the turn signal lever all the way forward. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster also will be on. To change the headlamps from high to low, pull the lever rearward. Headlamps on Reminder If you turn the ignition off and leave the headlamps or parking lamps on and open a door, you will hear a chime reminding you to turn off the lamps. Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass. Pull and hold the turn signal lever toward you to use. When you do, the following will occur: • If the low-beam headlamps are on, the high-beam headlamps will turn on. They’ll stay on as long as you hold the lever there. Release the lever to turn them off. • If the headlamps are on high-beam, they will switch to low-beam. To return to high beam, push the lever away from you. Windshield Wipers Use the lever located on the right side of the steering column to operate the windshield wipers. 1(High Speed): Move the lever to this position for steady wiping at high speed. 6(Low Speed): Move the lever to this position for steady wiping at low speed. &(Delay): Move the lever to this position to activate the Rainsense™ function. Adjustments in this region change the sensitivity of the Rainsense™ system. 9(Off): Move the lever to this position to turn off the windshield wipers. 8(Mist): Move the lever all the way down to mist and release for a single wiping cycle. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band on mist longer. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers. If this occurs, a circuit breaker will stop the wipers until the motor cools. So, be sure to clear any ice and snow from the windshield wiper blades before using them. If the wiper blades are frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen them or warm the windshield before turning the wipers on. If your blades do become worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. 3-9 Rainsense™ Wipers Your vehicle has Rainsense™ wipers. The moisture sensor for this feature is mounted on the interior side of the windshield below the rearview mirror and is used to automatically operate the wipers by monitoring the amount of moisture build-up on the windshield. Wipes occur as needed to clear the windshield depending on driving conditions and the sensitivity setting. In light rain or snow, fewer wipes will occur. In heavy rain or snow, wipes will occur more frequently. The Rainsense™ wipers operate in a delay mode as well as a continuous low or high speed as needed. If the system is left on for long periods of time, occasional wipes may occur without any moisture on the windshield. This is normal and indicates that the Rainsense™ system is activated. The Rainsense™ system is also sensitive to vibration. The system may activate if something hits the windshield or if the vehicle hits a bump. The Rainsense™ system can be activated by moving the wiper lever up to the delay position and turning the delay adjust band to one of the ﬁve sensitivity levels. The bottom delay adjust position is the lowest sensitivity setting, level one. This allows more rain or snow to collect on the windshield between wipes. Turning the delay adjust band away from you to the higher sensitivity levels allows less rain or snow to collect on the windshield between wipes. The top position is the highest sensitivity setting, level ﬁve. A single wipe will occur each time you turn the delay adjust band to a higher sensitivity level to indicate that the sensitivity level has been increased. Notice: Going through an automatic car wash with the wipers on can damage them. Turn the wipers off when going through an automatic car wash. The mist and wash cycles operate as normal and are not affected by the Rainsense™ function. The Rainsense™ system can be overridden at any time by manually changing the wiper control to low or high speed. When Rainsense™ is active, the headlamps will turn on automatically. If it is dark, they will remain on. See “Wiper-Activated Headlamps” under ExteriorLamps on page3-24 for more information. Notice: Do not place stickers or other items on the exterior glass surface directly in front of the moisture sensor. Doing this could cause the moisture sensor to malfunction. 3-10 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. Your vehicle also has headlamp washers. Every fourth time the washer ﬂuid button is pressed, washer ﬂuid will clean the headlamps. {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 LOW 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 WindshieldWasher Fluidonpage5-33 and RecommendedFluidsand Lubricants on page6-11. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Be sure to read this entire section before using this feature. 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. 3-11 {CAUTION: ACC will not apply hard braking or bring the vehicle to a complete stop. ACC will not respond to stopped vehicles, pedestrians or animals. When you are approaching a vehicle or object, ACC 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 DefensiveDrivingonpage4-2. 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 (ACC) is an enhancement to traditional cruise control and is not a safety system. ACC allows you to keep cruise control engaged in moderate traffic conditions without having to constantly reset your cruise control. ACC 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, ACC can apply limited braking or acceleration of the vehicle automatically to maintain a selected follow distance to the vehicle ahead. ACC braking is limited to 0.3 g’s (2.95 m/sec2) of deceleration, which is comparable to moderate application of the vehicle’s brakes. To disengage ACC, apply the brake. If there is no vehicle in your path, your vehicle will react like traditional cruise control. 3-12 {CAUTION: Some of the ACC controls are located on the end of the multifunction lever. • On winding roads, ACC may not detect a vehicle ahead. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you. Do not use ACC on winding roads. • In heavy stop-and-go traffic, ACC may not have time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a collision because of the rapidly changing traffic conditions. Do not use ACC in heavy stop-and-go traffic. • 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. • When visibility is low, such as in fog, rain or snow, you can not tell how far away things are and ACC 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. 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 ACC is already active. T (Set/Decrease): Press this button to set the speed or to decrease the set speed when ACC is already active. 3-13 ACC set speed is selected by the driver. This is the speed you will travel if there is no vehicle detected in your path. To set ACC, do the following: 1. Make sure the Head-Up Display (HUD) is on and properly adjusted. See Head-UpDisplay(HUD)on page3-29 for more information. 2. Move the ACC 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. Engaging ACC With the Set Button {CAUTION: If you leave your Adaptive Cruise Control switch on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the Adaptive Cruise Control switch off until you want to use cruise control. {CAUTION: If you operate ACC without your Head-up Display (HUD) on and properly adjusted, your ACC settings will not be visible. You could forget your settings and be startled by ACC response and even lose control. Keep your HUD on and properly adjusted when using ACC. 3-14 Once ACC is set, it may immediately apply the brakes if it detects a vehicle ahead is too close or moving slower than your vehicle. This symbol will appear on the Head-Up Display (HUD) to indicate that ACC is active. See Head-Up Display(HUD)on page3-29 for more information. Make sure the set speed is visible on the HUD so you know the speed your vehicle will accelerate to if no vehicle is detected in your path. Keep in mind speed limits, surrounding traffic speeds and weather conditions when adjusting your set speed. Increasing Set Speed While Using ACC There are two ways to go to increase set speed: • 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’ll now cruise at the higher speed. • Move the ACC 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 ACC determines there is no vehicle in front of you. At that point, your vehicle speed will increase to the set speed. Decreasing Set Speed While Using ACC 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 ACC at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This will disengage the ACC. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the ACC switch brieﬂy from on to resume/increase. ACC will be engaged with the previously chosen set speed. 3-15 Selecting the Follow Distance (GAP) When ACC 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. The 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 choose to travel at a distance farther than ACC allows, disengage ACC 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 (1 second to 2 seconds follow time). 3-16 A graphic on the HUD indicates the selected follow distance. This picture shows a maximum follow distance. The vehicles will move closer as you select a smaller follow distance. 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: • ACC cannot apply sufficient braking because you are approaching a vehicle too rapidly. • The vehicle speed drops below about 20 mph (32 km/h). • A temporary condition prohibits ACC from operating. See DICWarningsandMessagesonpage3-59 for more information. • A malfunction is detected in the ACC system. See DICWarningsandMessagesonpage3-59 for more information. See DefensiveDrivingonpage4-2 for more information. {CAUTION: Adaptive Cruise Control has only limited braking ability to slow your vehicle. In some cases, ACC may not have time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a collision. Be ready to take action and apply the brakes yourself. See DefensiveDrivingonpage4-2. 3-17 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, ACC will not respond to vehicles you may see ahead. {CAUTION: When the ACC radar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt, it may not detect a vehicle ahead until it is very close. ACC may not have time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a collision. Do not use ACC when the radar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. Keep your radar clean. See “Cleaning the System” later in this section. ACC will automatically slow your vehicle down when approaching a slower moving vehicle. ACC 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 never exceed the set speed. ACC 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. 3-18 Stationary or Very Slow-Moving Objects {CAUTION: ACC may not detect and react to stationary or slow-moving objects in your lane. You could crash into an object ahead of you. Do not use ACC when approaching stationary or slow-moving vehicles or other objects. {CAUTION: Low-Speed Deactivation If your speed falls below 20 mph (32 km/h) while following a vehicle ahead, ACC 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 ACC will not slow the vehicle to a stop. Passing a Vehicle If you need to increase speed to pass a vehicle, use the accelerator pedal. While your foot is on the accelerator pedal, the system will not automatically apply the brakes. Once you pass the vehicle and remove your foot from the accelerator pedal, ACC will return to normal operation and be able to apply the brakes if needed. ACC may not detect and react to stationary or slow-moving objects in your lane. ACC 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. {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 ACC. 3-19 Curves in the Road {CAUTION: Due to ACC limitations in curves, it may respond to a vehicle in another lane, or may not have time to react to a vehicle in your lane. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you, or lose control of your vehicle. Give extra attention in curves and be ready to use the brakes if necessary. Select an appropriate speed while driving in curves. ACC may operate differently in a sharp curve. ACC may reduce your speed in a curve if the curve is too sharp. The TIGHT CURVE message will also display on the HUD. See Head-UpDisplay(HUD)onpage3-29 for more information. 3-20 When following a vehicle and entering a curve, ACC could lose track of the vehicle in your lane and accelerate your vehicle. When this happens, the vehicle ahead symbol will not appear on the HUD. ACC may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes. ACC may occasionally provide a driver alert and/or braking that you consider unnecessary. ACC 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: ACC 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. So, disengage ACC before entering a highway exit ramp. Do not use ACC on exit ramps. 3-21 Other Vehicle Lane Changes Using ACC on Hills If another vehicle enters the same lane as you, ACC will not detect the vehicle until it is completely in the lane. Be ready to take action and apply the brakes yourself. How well ACC will work on hills depends on your speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions and the steepness of the hills. ACC 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, you may have to brake to keep your speed down. Applying the brake disengages ACC. Many drivers ﬁnd this to be too much trouble and don’t use ACC on steep hills. 3-22 Disengaging ACC To disengage ACC, apply the brake pedal or move the ACC switch to off. ACC information on the HUD will not display when ACC is not engaged. Erasing Set Speed Memory When you turn the ACC switch or the ignition off, your ACC set speed memory is erased. Other Messages There are three messages that may appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC). They are SERVICE RADAR CRUISE, CRUISE NOT READY and CLEAN RADAR CRUISE. These messages will only appear to indicate a problem if ACC is active. See DIC WarningsandMessagesonpage3-59 for more information. You may also see CRUISE SPEED LIMITED displayed in the HUD. See Head-UpDisplay(HUD)onpage3-29 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, don’t use ACC in icy conditions, or when visibility is low, such as in fog, rain or snow. The lens is located on the driver’s side of the front fascia. After cleaning the fascia lens, try to engage the ACC. If this does not ﬁx the problem, you may have to remove the fascia lens and clean the inside of the fascia lens and radar lens. To clean the inside of the fascia lens and radar lens, insert a screwdriver or similar object into one of the small slots on the inboard side of the lens and pop the lens out. After cleaning the lens, set the lens back in place and press until it snaps in. 3-23 Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp control is located to the left of the steering wheel on the multifunction lever. O (Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the band with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp band has four positions: O (Off): Turning the band to this position turns off all lamps. AUTO (Automatic): Turning the band to this position sets the exterior lamps in automatic mode. 3-24 ; (Parking Lamp): Turning the band to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following: • Sidemarker Lamps • Taillamps • License Plate Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights The parking brake indicator light will come on and stay on when the parking lamps are on with the engine off and the ignition in ACCESSORY. 5 (Headlamps): Turning the control to this position turns 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 approximately six seconds. When the exterior lamp control has been turned off or is in the parking lamp position and the wiper control is on delay, low speed or high speed, the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC). When the ignition is turned off, the wiper-activated headlamps will immediately turn off. Lamps on Reminder A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position and the driver’s door is opened with the ignition off. Daytime Running Lamps 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 front turn signal lamps come on when the following conditions are met: • It is still daylight and the ignition is on, • the exterior lamp control is in the off position and • the transmission is not in PARK (P). When DRL are on, only the front turn signal lamps will be on. No other exterior lamps such as the parking lamps, taillamps, etc. will be on when the DRL are being used. Your instrument panel won’t be lit up either. When it’s dark enough outside, the front turn signal lamps will turn off and normal low-beam headlamps will turn on. When it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go off, and the front turn signal lamps will take over. 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 approximately 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 knob is in the full bright position. See “Instrument Panel Brightness” under InteriorLampsonpage3-27. If it’s dark enough outside and the exterior lamp control is off, a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will display on the Driver’s Information Center (DIC). This message informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps is recommended. Turning the exterior lamp control to off a second time, or turning on the headlamps will remove the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message. If the parking lamps or the fog lamps were turned on instead, the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will continue to be displayed. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. 3-25 Fog Lamps If your vehicle has fog lamps, use them for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. The fog lamps control is located on the multifunction lever next to the exterior lamp control. -(Fog Lamps): Turning the band to this position will turn on the fog lamps. When you turn on the fog lamps, the fog lamp light on the instrument panel cluster will come on to indicate that the fog lamps and the parking lamps are on. If you turn on the high-beam headlamps, the fog lamps will turn off. They’ll turn back on again when you switch to low-beam headlamps. The ignition must be on for the fog lamps to operate. 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 isn’t covered. With Twilight Sentinel® you will see the following happen: • When it’s 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. • When it’s 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 approximately 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 control is in full bright position. See “Instrument Panel Brightness Control” under InteriorLampson page3-27. You can idle the vehicle with the lamps off, even when it’s dark outside. First set the parking brake while the ignition is in OFF. Then start the vehicle. The lamps will stay off until you release the parking brake. 3-26 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, your lamps will remain on until: • The exterior lamp switch is moved from OFF to the parking lamp position, or • a delay time that you select has elapsed. See DriverInformationCenter(DIC)onpage3-57 to select the delay time that you want. You can also select no delay time. If you turn off the ignition 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, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the manual parking lamps or headlamps have been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off as soon as the ignition is turned off or RAP is active. 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 switch is turned to OFF. If you need to leave the lamps on, use the exterior lamp control to turn the lamps back on. Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness The button for this feature is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. +!- (Brightness): Press this button to change the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Press the DIMMER button until PANEL DIMMING appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC). Then use the brightness button to adjust the instrument panel brightness. Press the top of the button to brighten the lights or the bottom of the button to dim the lights. See Head-UpDisplay(HUD)onpage3-29 for more information. Be sure not to have the brightness turned all the way down with the lamps on during the day. Your DIC may not be visible. 3-27 Courtesy Lamps When any door or the trunk lid is opened, the interior lamps will go on unless it’s bright outside. You can also turn on the courtesy lamps by pressing the interior lamp button on the right side of the instrument panel cluster. Exit/Entry Lighting With entry lighting, the interior lamps will come on when entering the vehicle. The interior lamps will come on for about 20 seconds when the engine is turned off or a door is ajar. You can turn exit and entry lighting off by quickly turning the headlamps on and off or by quickly turning the courtesy lamps on and off. Reading Lamps Your inside rearview mirror includes two reading lamps. The lamps will go on when a door is opened. When the doors are closed, each lamp can be turned on individually by pressing the button for that lamp. Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery in case the underhood lamp, vanity mirror lamps, cargo lamps, reading lamps, console or glove box lamps are accidentally left on or in case something is plugged into the accessory power outlet or cigarette lighter. If you leave any of these lamps on, they will automatically time-out after about 20 minutes. To reset it, all of the above lamps must be turned off or the ignition key must be in ON. 3-28 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. The Head-Up Display (HUD) allows you to see some of the driver information that appears on your instrument panel cluster. 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 DriverInformationCenter(DIC)on page3-57. The HUD consists of the following information: • Speedometer • Turn Signal Indicators • High-Beam Indicator Symbol • Tap-Up/Tap-Down Transmission Feature • Check Gages Icon • Adaptive Cruise Control Features and Indicators • Radio Features 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. 3-29 The HUD controls are located to the left of the steering wheel. +!- (Brightness): This button is used to adjust the brightness of the HUD and the instrument panel cluster. DIMMER: This button is used to select the HUD or the instrument panel cluster to adjust the brightness. HUD: This button is used to adjust the vertical position of the HUD display. 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. 3-30 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. Press the DIMMER button until the DIC reads HUD DIMMING. Then use the brightness button to adjust the desired intensity. 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 off the HUD, press the brightness button down until the image disappears. 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. Do not spray cleaner directly on the lens because the cleaner could leak into the unit. If the ignition is on and you can’t see the HUD image, check to see if: • Something is covering the HUD unit. • The brightness is adjusted properly. • The HUD image is adjusted to the proper height. • Ambient light in the direction your vehicle is facing is low. • A fuse is blown. See FusesandCircuitBreakerson page5-85. Keep in mind that your windshield is part of the HUD system. If you ever have to have your windshield replaced, be sure to get one that is designed for HUD or your HUD image may look blurred and out of focus. The following Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) messages may appear in the HUD: CRUISE SPEED LIMITED: This message indicates that your vehicle speed has been reduced below your set speed due to ACC limitations. Your set speed is too high and ACC cannot detect other vehicles at far enough distances for the system to operate properly. TIGHT CURVE: This message indicates that ACC has reduced your vehicle speed due to a tight curve in the road. Once the road straightens, ACC will return to your selected set speed or follow distance setting. See “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” under Turn Signal/MultifunctionLeveronpage3-7 for more information. You may also see an ACC active symbol, alert symbol or vehicle ahead symbol. See “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” under TurnSignal/MultifunctionLeveron page3-7 for more information. 3-31 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist can help you to determine how close an object is to your rear bumper within a given area, making parking easier. {CAUTION: Even with the Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist system, the driver must check carefully before backing up. The system does not operate above typical backing speeds of 3 mph (5 km/h) while parking. And, the system does not detect objects that are more than 5 feet (1.5 meters) behind the vehicle. CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) So, unless you check carefully behind you before and when you back up, you could strike children, pedestrians, bicyclists or pets behind you, and they could be injured or killed. Whether or not you are using Rear Park Assist, always check carefully behind your vehicle before you back up and then watch closely as you do. The URPA display is located inside the vehicle, below the rear window. It has three color-coded lights that can be seen through the rearview mirror or by turning around. 3-32 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 comes on, the three lights on the display will illuminate to let you know that the system is working. URPA senses how close your vehicle is to an object. The distance is determined by the four ultrasonic sensors located on the rear bumper. When you shift into REVERSE (R) and an object is detected, the following will occur in sequence depending on the distance from the object: • At 5 feet (1.5 m) a chime will sound and one amber light will be lit; • at 40 inches (1.0 m) both amber lights will be lit; • at 20 inches (0.5 m) a continuous chime will sound and all three lights (amber/amber/red) will be lit; and • at 1 foot (0.3 m) a continuous chime will sound and all three lights (amber/amber/red) will ﬂash. URPA can detect objects 3 inches (7.6 cm) and wider, and at least 10 inches (25.4 cm) tall, but it cannot detect objects that are above trunk level. In order for the rear sensors to recognize an object, it must be within operating range. If the URPA system is not functioning properly, the display will ﬂash red, indicating that there is a problem. The light will also ﬂash red while driving if a trailer is attached to your vehicle, or a bicycle or object is on the back of, or hanging out of your trunk. The light will continue to ﬂash until the trailer or the object is removed and your vehicle is driven forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h). It may also ﬂash red if the ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean. So be sure to keep your rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush or materials such as paint or the system may not work properly. If after cleaning the rear bumper and driving forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h), the display continues to ﬂash red, see your dealer. For cleaning instructions, see Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page5-78. It may also ﬂash red if your vehicle is moving in REVERSE (R) at a speed greater than 3 mph (5 km/h). 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. As always, drivers should use care when backing up a vehicle. Always look behind you, being sure to check for other vehicles, obstructions and blind spots. 3-33 Accessory Power Outlets The accessory power outlet can be used to connect electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or CB radio. The accessory power outlet is located inside the center console storage compartment, on the forward left side. To use the outlet, remove the tethered cap. When not using it, always cover the outlet with the protective cap. Notice: When using an accessory power outlet, maximum electrical load must not exceed 20 amps. Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain your vehicle’s battery. Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with 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 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. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment. We recommend that you see a qualiﬁed technician or your dealer for the proper installation of your equipment. 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. 3-34 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The ashtray and cigarette lighter are located under a lid in the front console to the right of the shift lever. Press the left side of the lid and it will open automatically. Notice: If you put papers or other 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. Loose objects (such as paper clips) can lodge behind and beneath the ashtray lid and prevent movement of the lid. You should avoid putting small, loose objects near the ashtray. To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back out by itself. 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. Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. When your vehicle is ﬁrst started, the system will recall the last temperature fan and mode settings for that driver. 3-35 Automatic Operation 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. 1. Press the AUTO button. 2. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting between 70°F (21°C) and 80°F (27°C). Choosing the warmest or coldest temperature setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. If you set the system at the warmest or coldest temperature setting, the system will remain in manual mode at that temperature and it will not go into automatic mode. In cold weather, the system will start at reduced fan speeds at avoid blowing cold air into your vehicle until warmer air is available. The system will start out blowing air at the ﬂoor but may change modes automatically as the vehicle warms up to maintain the chosen temperature setting. The length of time needed for warm up will depend on the outside temperature and the length of time that has elapsed since your 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. 3-36 You can switch from English to metric units through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DICControls andDisplaysonpage3-57 for more information. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of the instrument panel, near the windshield. For more information on the solar sensor, see “Sensors” later in this section. Manual Operation w PWR x (Power/Temperature): Press the PWR button on the left side of the climate control panel to turn the entire climate control system on or off. Press the up or down arrow on the switch to manually increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. Press the PWR button on the right side of the climate control panel to turn the passenger’s climate control system on or off. Press the up or down arrow on the switch to manually increase or decrease the temperature for the passenger. If the passenger’s PWR button is off, the driver’s temperature switch controls the temperature for the entire vehicle. «9“(Fan): Press this switch to increase or decrease the fan speed. Pressing this switch cancels automatic operation and places the system in manual mode. 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 PassengerCompartmentAirFilteronpage3-40 and Scheduled Maintenance on page6-4. “N« (Mode): Pressing the switch and changing the mode cancels automatic operation and places the system in manual mode. Press the AUTO button to return to automatic operation. To change the current mode, select one of the following: H (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. % (Bi-Level): This mode directs approximately 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. 6 (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the side window outlets, and a little air directed to the windshield. The mode switch can also be used to select the defog mode. Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section. A/C OFF (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn off the air conditioning compressor. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. The compressor cannot be turned off in either the defrost or ﬂoor/defog mode. ( (Heated/Cooled Seat): Press this button to turn the feature on. The button on the left controls the driver’s seat and the button on the right controls the passenger’s seat. Each press of the button will take you to a different setting. The settings available in order are HI HEAT, LO HEAT, OFF, HI COOL, LO COOL and OFF. You will be able to feel the temperature change in a few minutes. The feature will automatically shut off when the vehicle is turned off. 3-37 ? (Recirculation): Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off. The air-conditioning compressor also comes on. This mode keeps outside air from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or to help cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. Recirculation is not available in defrost or ﬂoor/defog mode. Using recirculation for long periods of time may cause the air inside your vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off. Sensors There are sensors to measure the temperature and sun’s effect on passenger comfort. The solar sensor on your vehicle monitors the solar radiation then uses the information to maintain the selected temperature when operating in AUTO mode by initiating needed adjustments to the temperature, the fan speed and the air delivery system. The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun. The recirculation mode will also be activated, as necessary. Do not cover the solar sensor located on the top right side of the instrument panel near the windshield or system will not work properly. 3-38 There is also a sensor located behind the front bumper. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle. The outside temperature will be displayed in the navigation system only when the engine is running. Any cover on the front of the vehicle could give a false reading of the temperature. If the outside temperature goes up, the display temperature will not change until: • The vehicle’s speed is above 10 mph (16 km/h) for ﬁve minutes. • The vehicle’s speed is above 32 mph (51 km/h) for two and one-half minutes. These delays prevent false readings. If the temperature goes down, the outside temperature will be shown when you start the vehicle. If it has been turned off for less than three hours, the temperature will be recalled from the previous vehicle operation. There is also an inside temperature sensor located to the left of the ignition button. The automatic climate control system uses this sensor to receive information, so if you block or cover it, the system will not function 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 or frost from your windshield. Use the ﬂoor/defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use defrost to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. - (Floor/Defog): Press the mode button until the defog mode appears on the display. This mode directs the air between the windshield, ﬂoor outlets and side windows. When you select this mode, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air-conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is near or below freezing. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the ﬂoor/defog mode. 1 (Defrost): Press this button to direct most of the air to the windshield, with some air directed to the side windows. In this mode, the system will automatically turn off the recirculation and run the air-conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is near or below freezing. Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. The rear window defogger will only work when the engine is running. = (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 will turn off approximately 10 minutes after the button is pressed when traveling less than 30 mph (48 km/h). If turned on again, the defogger will only run for approximately 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 will heat to help clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirrors when the rear window defogger is on. The rear window defogger and heated mirrors are automatically disabled when the retractable hardtop is moving or down. Notice: Don’t use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid. 3-39 Outlet Adjustment Use the thumbwheel to open or close the outlets. Operation Tips • 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. • Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the area around the base of the instrument panel console and air path under the seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively. Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air ﬁlter removes certain odor and particles from the air including pollen and dust particles. Reductions in airﬂow, which may occur more often in dusty areas, indicate that the ﬁlter may need to be replaced early. The ﬁlter should be replaced as part of the routine scheduled maintenance. See ScheduledMaintenance on page6-4 for more information. The passenger compartment air ﬁlter is located on the passenger’s side of the engine compartment near the battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page5-12 for more information on location. To check or replace the air ﬁlter, do the following: 1. With the hood open, unlatch and remove the access panel. 2. Pull the old ﬁlter out of the housing. 3. Insert the new ﬁlter into the housing. The ﬁlter should be fully inserted with the arrows pointing up. 4. Reinstall the air ﬁlter access panel. 3-40 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 your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on brieﬂy when you start the engine just to let you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly — and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help. Your vehicle may also have a Driver Information Center that works along with the warning lights and gages. See DriverInformationCenter(DIC)onpage3-57. 3-41 Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster and Driver Information Center (DIC) are designed to let you know at a glance how the vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you have left and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. The instrument panel cluster indicator warning lights, gages and DIC messages are explained on the following pages. 3-42 United States shown, Canada similar Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). There is only one scale for mph and km/h. Use the Driver Information Center (DIC) controls to switch between mph and km/h. See DICControlsandDisplays onpage3-57 for more information. The cluster will calculate the proper speed and move the needle to the correct position. Either the MPH or the km/h telltale will illuminate, depending on which measurement you choose. The odometer is part of the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DICControlsandDisplayson page3-57 for more information. Trip Odometer The trip odometer is part of the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Controls and Displays on page3-57 for more information. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Fuel will shut off at about 6700 rpm. If you continue to drive your vehicle at the fuel shut off rpm, you could damage your engine. Be sure to operate your vehicle below the fuel shut off rpm or reduce your rpm quickly when the fuel shuts off. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is ﬁrst turned on, 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 until the driver’s belt is buckled. 3-43 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows a deployed air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see Air Bag Systems on page1-36. 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 air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. {CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the air bag system may not be working properly. The air bags 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 air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. The air bag readiness light should ﬂash for a few seconds when you turn the vehicle on. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 3-44 Air Bag Off Light When you turn the passenger’s air bags off, this light will come on and stay on to remind you that the air bags have been turned off. This light will go off when you turn the air bags back on. See AirBagOffSwitch onpage1-44 for more on this, including important safety information. {CAUTION: If the passenger’s air bags are turned off for a person who is not in a risk group identiﬁed by the national government, that person will not have the extra protection of the air bags. In a crash, the air bags would not be able to inﬂate and help protect the person sitting there. Do not turn off the passenger’s air bags unless the person sitting there is in a risk group. See AirBagOffSwitchonpage1-44 for more on this, including important safety information. 3-45 {CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the air bags, it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system. The passenger’s air bags could inﬂate even though the switch is off. If this ever happens, do not let anyone whom the national government has identiﬁed as a member of a passenger air bag risk group sit in the passenger’s position (for example, do not secure a rear-facing child restraint in your vehicle) until you have your vehicle serviced. See AirBagOffSwitchonpage1-44. Voltmeter Gage When the vehicle is in accessory mode, the voltmeter shows the voltage output of your battery. When the engine is running, it shows the voltage output of the charging system. The reading will change as the rate of charge changes (with engine speed, for example), but if the voltmeter reads at 9 volts or below, your instrument panel cluster and other systems may shut down. The Driver Information Center (DIC) will read LOW VOLTAGE when your vehicle is at 10 volts or below. Have it checked right away. Driving with the voltmeter reading at 10 volts or below could drain your battery and disable your vehicle. 3-46 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 light comes on while you are driving and you have a LOW BRAKE FLUID message showing on the DIC, 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 page4-32. {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. United States Canada This light should come on when you start the engine. If it doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If this warning light stays on after you start the engine, the parking brake may still be set or there could be

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