2006 Cadillac XLR Owners Manual

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(cid:127) Avoid making hard stops for the ﬁrst 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased. Ignition Positions Your vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with pushbutton start. / (START): Press this button while your foot is on the brake to start the engine. The shifter must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to start the engine and the keyless access transmitter must be in the vehicle for the ignition to work. 9 ACC (OFF/ACCESSORY): When this button is pressed, the engine will turn off even if the shifter is not in PARK (P). If the shifter is in PARK (P), the ignition mode will change to Retained Accessory Power (RAP), if all doors are closed. The ignition mode will change to OFF, if a front door is opened. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-22 for more information. If the shifter is not in PARK (P), the ignition mode will change to ACC (Accessory). See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-30. When the engine is off, press this button to place the vehicle in accessory mode. ACCESSORY MODE ON will display on the Driver Information Center (DIC). This mode allows you to use things like the radio and the windshield wipers while the engine is off. Use accessory mode if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off, for example, if your vehicle is being towed. If the door is open while in accessory mode, the key in reminder chime will sound continuously. If the push-button start is not working, your vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing interference to the keyless access system. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-67 for more information. After being in ACC for about 20 minutes, the vehicle will automatically enter RAP or will turn off, depending on if the doors are opened or closed. 2-21 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The following accessories on your vehicle may be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: (cid:127) Radio (cid:127) Power Windows (cid:127) Audio Steering Wheel Controls Power to these accessories stops after 10 minutes or if a door is opened. If you want power for another 10 minutes, close all the doors and press the ACC button to place the vehicle in accessory mode. Press the button again and the vehicle will return to RAP. Starting the Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in any other position — that is a safety feature. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. The keyless access transmitter must be in the vehicle for the ignition to work. Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. 1. With your foot on the brake pedal, press the START button located on the instrument panel. If there is not a keyless access transmitter present, the DIC will display NO FOB DETECTED. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-67 for more information. When the engine begins cranking, let go of the button. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. If the battery in the keyless access transmitter is weak, the DIC will display FOB BATTERY LOW. You can still drive the vehicle. See “Battery Replacement” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-5 for more information. 2-22 Notice: Holding the button in for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause the vehicle’s battery to be drained much sooner. This can also cause damage to the starter motor. Wait 15 seconds between each try to avoid draining your vehicle’s battery or damaging the starter. 2. If the engine does not start and no DIC message is displayed, wait 15 seconds before trying again. Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you do not, your engine might not perform properly. Any resulting damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty. Stopping Your Engine Move the shift lever to PARK (P) and press the ACC button located on the instrument panel. If the shifter is not in PARK (P), the vehicle will go into the accessory mode, the engine will turn off and the DIC will display SHIFT TO PARK. When the shifter is moved to PARK (P), the vehicle will go into the RAP mode, if all doors are closed. The ignition mode will change to OFF, if a front door is opened. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-22 for more information. If the keyless access transmitter is not detected while going to off, the DIC will display NO FOB – OFF OR RUN?. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-67 for more information. 2-23 Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine coolant heater. In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use of the coolant heater is not required. Your vehicle may also have an internal thermostat in the plug end of the cord. This will prevent operation of the engine coolant heater when the temperature is at or above 0°F (-18°C) as noted on the cord. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The electrical cord is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment, in front of the engine coolant surge tank. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a ﬁre. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you do not, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you will be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. 2-24 Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks your rear wheels. It is the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move easily. {CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-30. Be sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. 2-25 You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the vehicle is running. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear desired. See Shifting Out of Park (P) on page 2-32. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging your transmission, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 5-32. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. 2-26 {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is ﬁrmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting your vehicle. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place. Maximum engine speed is limited to protect driveline components from improper operation. Driver Shift Control (DSC) The Driver Shift Control (DSC) feature lets you manually control over the operation of the transmission. To use this feature, move the shift lever from the AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) position to the left and into the driver shift control gate. A plus symbol will also appear on the shift console above the AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) indicator and minus symbol will appear below the indicator. To request an upshift in DSC, brieﬂy move the shift lever up toward the plus symbol. To request a downshift, brieﬂy move the shift lever down toward the minus symbol. The Head-Up Display (HUD) will display the change in gear, though the actual upshift or downshift may be delayed until the engine speed is correct for that gear. The gear displays on the HUD until the next time you upshift or downshift. The gear selected and shown in the HUD is one of a number of gears available. It does not mean that the vehicle will operate only in that speciﬁc gear. The actual gear the vehicle shifts to depends on a combination of the driver-requested gear range, vehicle speed and throttle position. Notice: without upshifting while using Driver Shift Control (DSC), you could damage your vehicle. Always upshift when necessary while using DSC. If you do not upshift as the engine approaches the red line on the engine rpm gage, the engine speed is controlled to limit the engine rpm. If you drive your vehicle at high RPMs 2-27 Not all manual downshift requests will be accepted by the transmission. To prevent excessive engine rpms, each gear has a maximum vehicle speed associated with it. Any downshift request above this speed will not be allowed by the transmission. If shifting is prevented for any reason, the current gear will ﬂash multiple times in the DIC, indicating that the transmission has not shifted gears. Some automatic downshifts may occur to maintain minimum engine speed. This only happens the vehicle is left in too high of a gear for the vehicle’s speed. For example, if you have been driving in ﬁfth gear range and come to a stop without manually downshifting, ﬁfth gear will continue to display in the HUD. The transmission will automatically downshift to second gear. As you begin to drive and accelerate, the transmission will automatically upshift as quickly as possible to the selected ﬁfth gear. In higher gears, an automatic downshift will occur if you press the accelerator pedal to the ﬂoor. This feature provides adequate acceleration capabilities if you forget to downshift manually. Automatic upshifts and downshifts will not display in the HUD. DSC can be used while using cruise control, but transmission shifting will be different while the cruise control is on. This is not a malfunction and is necessary to allow proper operation of the cruise control. To return to fully automatic operation, move the shift lever to the right and back into the AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). When accelerating your vehicle from a stop in snowy and icy conditions, you may want to shift into second gear. A higher gear allows you to gain more traction on slippery surfaces. 2-28 Parking Brake The parking brake pedal is located to the left of the regular brake pedal, near the driver’s door. When you move out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the engine is running, the parking brake should release. If the parking brake has not been fully released and you try to drive off with the parking brake on, the parking brake indicator light will come on and stay on. If the parking brake does not fully release, you can manually release the pedal. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal down with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the parking brake indicator light on the instrument panel cluster should come on. If it does not, you need to have your vehicle serviced. {CAUTION: Always shift to PARK (P) before pulling the manual release lever. If your hand or arm is in the way of the pedal you could be hurt. The pedal springs back quickly. Keep your hand and arm away when you use the manual release lever. Before releasing the manual parking brake, be sure to put the vehicle in PARK (P) and turn the ignition off. 2-29 Shifting Into Park (P) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Turn the ignition off. Reach under the driver’s side of the instrument panel and pull down on the manual release lever, which is located behind the parking brake pedal. Pull down on the yellow tab. If the parking brake does not release, you should have your vehicle towed to your dealer for service. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. 2-30 Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To ﬁnd out how, see “Shifting Into PARK (P)” listed previously in this section. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could be injured. Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold down the regular brake pedal. See if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without ﬁrst pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P). 2-31 Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the vehicle is running. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-25. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever – push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still cannot shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Press the ACC button twice to place the ignition in accessory mode. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the engine and then shift to the drive gear you want. 5. Have your vehicle inspected by your dealer as soon as possible. 2-32 Parking Over Things That Burn {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: (cid:127) Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. (cid:127) Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. (cid:127) Repairs were not done correctly. (cid:127) Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modiﬁed improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: (cid:127) Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and (cid:127) Have your vehicle ﬁxed immediately. Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on page 2-33. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust — with CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See Winter Driving on page 5-27. 2-33 {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-30. Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® Your vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. The mirror also contains OnStar® controls. For more information about OnStar®, see OnStar® System on page 2-37. O (On/Off): This button, located on the lower left side of the mirror, is for the automatic dimming functions. Mirror Operation The automatic dimming feature is active each time the vehicle is started. To turn the automatic dimming feature on or off, press and release the on/off button. The indicator light will illuminate when this feature is active. Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. 2-34 Outside Power Heated Mirrors The controls for the outside power mirrors are located is on the driver’s door armrest. Move the selector switch, located below the four-way control pad, to the left or the right to choose the driver’s side or passenger’s side mirror. Use the arrows located on the four-way control pad to adjust the position of the mirror. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen while sitting in a comfortable driving position. Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror. Both mirrors have a heated feature to rid them of snow, ice, or condensation. They will heat when the rear window defogger is turned on. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Climate Control System on page 3-41. If the vehicle has the memory option, the preferred mirror position can be stored. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2-56. Both mirrors can be manually folded inward by pulling them toward the vehicle. This feature may be useful when going through a car wash or a conﬁned space. Push the mirrors away from the vehicle, to the normal position, before driving. Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror The driver’s side mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the inside automatic dimming rearview mirror. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® on page 2-34. 2-35 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror The passenger’s side mirror is also capable of performing the curb view assist feature. This feature will cause the mirror to tilt to a factory programmed position when the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). This feature may be useful in allowing you to view the curb when you are parallel parking. If further adjustment is needed after the mirror is tilted, the mirror switch may be used. The mirror will then return to this new position when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R). When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R) and a ﬁve-second delay has occurred, the passenger’s side mirror will return to its original position. This feature can be enabled/disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “Park Assist” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-78 for more information. Outside Convex Mirror {CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. The passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver’s seat. It also makes things look farther away than they really are. 2-36 OnStar® System OnStar® uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and live advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If your airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar® Emergency where we can request emergency services be sent to your location. If you lock your keys in the car, call OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can send a signal to unlock your doors. if you need roadside assistance, press the OnStar® button and they will get you the help you need. A complete OnStar® User’s Guide and the Terms and Conditions of the OnStar® Subscription Service Agreement are included in the vehicle’s glove box literature. For more information, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca. Contact OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or press the OnStar® button to speak to an OnStar® advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca. OnStar® Services The OnStar® Directions and Connections Plan is included on new vehicles for the ﬁrst year from the date of purchase. You can extend this plan beyond the ﬁrst year to meet your needs. For more information, press the OnStar® button to speak with an advisor. Directions and Connections Plan (cid:127) Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment (cid:127) Emergency Services (cid:127) Roadside Assistance (cid:127) Stolen Vehicle Tracking (cid:127) AccidentAssist (cid:127) Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert (cid:127) Remote Diagnostics (cid:127) Online Concierge (cid:127) Driving Directions (cid:127) RideAssist Information and Convenience Services 2-37 (cid:127) OnStar® Personal Calling As an OnStar® subscriber, the Personal Calling capability allows you to make hands-free calls using a wireless system that is integrated into the vehicle. Calls can be placed nationwide using simple voice commands with no additional contracts and no additional roaming charges. To ﬁnd out more about OnStar® Personal Calling, refer to the OnStar® User’s Guide in the vehicle’s glove box, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or speak to an OnStar® advisor by pressing the OnStar® button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). OnStar® Virtual Advisor Your vehicle may have Virtual Advisor. It is a feature of OnStar® Personal Calling that uses your minutes to access weather, local traffic reports and sports updates. By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands, you can browse through the various topics. Customize your information proﬁle at www.myonstar.com. See the OnStar® user’s guide for more information. OnStar® Steering Wheel Controls Your vehicle may be equipped with a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar®. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-84 for more information. When calling into voice mail systems or to dial directory numbers, press the control, wait for the “number please” response, say the number(s) to be dialed, wait for the number(s) to be repeated and then say “dial.” See the OnStar® User’s Guide for more information. 2-38 Universal Home Remote System The control buttons, for the Universal Home Remote System, are located on the driver’s sun visor. The Universal Home Remote System, a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand−held transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems, and home lighting. If your vehicle is equipped with the Universal Home Remote Transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, 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. 2-39 Universal Home Remote System Operation Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes, please be sure to follow Steps 6 through 8 to complete the programming of your Universal Home Remote Transmitter. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in the programming steps. Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remote programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Universal Home Remote buttons should be erased for security purposes. See “Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons” later in this section or, for assistance, see Customer Assistance Offices on page 8-4. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming. When programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. 2-40 Programming Universal Home Remote Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside Universal Home Remote buttons, releasing only when the Universal Home Remote indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat this step to program a second and/or third hand-held transmitter to the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons. 2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the Universal Home Remote buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired Universal Home Remote button and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure noted in “Gate Operator and Canadian Programming” later in this section. 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly after Universal Home Remote successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons. 5. Press and hold the newly-trained Universal Home Remote button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the Universal Home Remote button is pressed and released. To program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons, begin with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote.” Do not repeat Step 1 as this will erase all of the programmed channels. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling-code equipped device, most commonly, a garage door opener. 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 2-41 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8. 8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the programmed Universal Home Remote button for two seconds, then release. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence a second time, and depending on the brand of the garage door opener, or other rolling code device, repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming. The Universal Home Remote should now activate your rolling-code equipped device. To program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons, begin with Step 2 of “Programming Universal Home Remote.” You do not want to repeat Step 1, as this will erase all previous programming from the Universal Home Remote buttons. Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for Universal Home Remote to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same manner. If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator or garage door opener by using the “Programming Universal Home Remote” procedures, regardless of where you live, replace Step 3 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” with the following: Continue to press and hold the Universal Home Remote button while you press and release every two seconds (cycle) the hand-held transmitter button until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal Home Remote. The Universal Home Remote indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 4 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” to complete. 2-42 Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons To erase programming from the three Universal Home Remote buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold the two outside buttons for longer than 30 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. The Universal Home Remote is now in the train (learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” shown earlier in this section. Individual buttons cannot be erased, but they can be reprogrammed. See “Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button” following this section. Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button To program a device to Universal Home Remote using a Universal Home Remote button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired Universal Home Remote button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to ﬂash after 20 seconds. While still holding the Universal Home Remote button, proceed with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” shown earlier in this section. For additional information on Universal Home Remote, see Customer Assistance Offices on page 8-4. 2-43 Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. The glove box has a light inside. Use the key to lock and unlock. 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. Center Console Storage Area There is a center console storage area located between the seats. To open this storage area, push the latch button and lift the lid. 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. Map Pocket The map/storage pockets are located on each door behind a cover. 2-44 Rear Storage Area Floor Mats The driver’s side ﬂoor mat is held in place by two snaps and the passenger’s side is held in place by one. 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. 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. There is a cargo divider located in the trunk to keep cargo from getting in the way of the retractable hardtop. The cargo divider must be in place for the top to move. To install the cargo divider, snap the bottom of the divider onto the snaps (B) located on the ﬂoor of the trunk. Then, swing the divider up and place the pins on each side of the divider into the notches (A) on either side of the trunk. 2-45 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 convenience net attaches to the ﬂoor of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. 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. Retractable Hardtop The following procedures explain the proper operation of the retractable hardtop. The retractable hardtop will not operate if the valet lockout switch is on. If the retractable hardtop is lowered or raised 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. 2-46 Lowering the Retractable Hardtop Notice: Leaving the retractable hardtop down and exposing the interior of your vehicle to outdoor conditions may cause damage. Always close the retractable hardtop if leaving your vehicle outdoors. 1. Park on a level surface and shift the transmission into PARK (P). 2. The vehicle’s engine must be on or in ACC. 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. 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 Rear Storage Area on page 2-45 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. If the radio is on, the sound may be muted brieﬂy while the retractable top is lowered. This occurs because a new audio system equalization is being loaded. Under certain conditions, the Driver Information Center (DIC) may display a message regarding the retractable hardtop. If this happens, see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-67 for more information. 2-47 Raising the Retractable Hardtop 1. Park on a level surface. Shift the transmission into PARK (P). 2. The vehicle’s engine must be on or in ACC. 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 Rear Storage Area on page 2-45 for more information. Also, be sure the valet lockout switch is off. 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. If your radio is on, you may notice a brief mute in sound. This is normal and due to a new audio system equalization being loaded for the vehicle with the top raised. Under certain conditions, the Driver Information Center (DIC) may display a message regarding the retractable hardtop. If this happens, see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-67 for more information. 2-48 Manually Raising the Retractable Hardtop 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. Use the key to open the trunk. See Keys on page 2-2 and Trunk on page 2-12 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 retractable hardtop button when the hydraulic pump valve is open could damage the pump. Always close the hydraulic pump valve after the retractable hardtop has been closed manually. 6. Pull both sides of the rear tonneau over-center link down to unlock the linkage. 2-49 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. 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. 2-50 10. Remove the upright center storage compartment. Use the wrench to remove the four screws holding the storage area in place. 11. Reach behind the square hole and push the front tonneau over-center link up. The front tonneau should pull up easily. If it does not, push the over-center link up more. 2-51 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. 13. Reach in from the side of the vehicle and under the top to remove the headliner plug. The plug will be located in the center of the top near the front. 14. 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. 2-52 15. Hold the top in the front and side and lift the top out of the stored position. 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. 2-53 17. Place your hands on the top and guide the top into the closed position. 18. While sitting in the driver’s seat, pull down on the rear of the top. 2-54 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. 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. 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. 2-55 Vehicle Personalization In addition to the following features, your vehicle may also have features that can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-78 for more information. Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel 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), three beeps will be heard and the memory position will not be recalled. 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. 2-56 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. The exit button is located between buttons 1 and 2. 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 your 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 DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-78. 2-57 ✍ NOTES 2-58 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Other Warning Devices ...................................3-6 Horn .............................................................3-6 Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column .........................................3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ........................3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..................3-8 Flash-to-Pass .................................................3-8 Windshield Wipers ..........................................3-9 Rainsense™ Wipers ......................................3-10 Windshield Washer .......................................3-11 Headlamp Washer ........................................3-11 Cruise Control ..............................................3-12 Adaptive Cruise Control .................................3-15 Exterior Lamps .............................................3-28 Wiper Activated Headlamps ............................3-29 Headlamps on Reminder ................................3-29 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .......................3-30 Adaptive Forward Lighting System ...................3-31 Fog Lamps ..................................................3-31 Twilight Sentinel® ..........................................3-32 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ........................3-33 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-33 Courtesy Lamps ...........................................3-33 Entry/Exit Lighting .........................................3-33 Reading Lamps ............................................3-33 Battery Run-Down Protection ..........................3-34 Head-Up Display (HUD) .................................3-34 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ............3-38 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .............................3-40 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ......................3-41 Climate Controls ............................................3-41 Dual Climate Control System ..........................3-41 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-47 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-47 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-48 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-49 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-50 Trip Odometer ..............................................3-50 Tachometer .................................................3-50 Safety Belt Reminder Light .............................3-50 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-51 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...................3-52 Voltmeter Gage ............................................3-54 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-54 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .............3-55 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ......3-56 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Trip Computer ................................................3-82 Oil Life Indicator ...........................................3-82 Audio System(s) .............................................3-82 Theft-Deterrent Feature ..................................3-84 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......................3-84 Radio Reception ...........................................3-85 Care of Your CDs .........................................3-86 Care of the CD Player ...................................3-86 Diversity Antenna System ..............................3-86 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (Trunk Mounted) ........................................3-86 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (Diversity System) .....................................3-86 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-57 Tire Pressure Light .......................................3-57 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-58 Engine Oil Pressure Gage .............................3-61 Security Light ...............................................3-62 Fog Lamp Light ............................................3-62 Lights On Reminder ......................................3-62 Highbeam On Light .......................................3-62 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-63 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-64 DIC Controls and Displays .............................3-64 DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-67 Other Messages ...........................................3-77 DIC Vehicle Personalization ............................3-78 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-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-34 or Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-33. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. C. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-49. D. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See “Windshield Wipers” under Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. E. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls/Interior Lamps. See DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-64. F. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-47. G. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. H. Voice Commands/Audio Controls. See OnStar® System on page 2-37 or Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-84. I. Adaptive Cruise Controls. See “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” under Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. J. Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Button. See Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column on page 3-6. K. Horn. See Horn on page 3-6. L. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-84. M. Ignition Switch. See Ignition Positions on page 2-21. N. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-25. O. Traction Control Button. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-9. P. Retractable Hardtop Button. See Retractable Hardtop on page 2-46. Q. Cupholders. See Cupholder(s) on page 2-44. R. Cigarette Lighter. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-41. S. Climate Controls. See Dual Climate Control System on page 3-41. T. Audio/Navigation System. See Navigation System Overview on page 4-2. U. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-44. 3-5 Hazard Warning Flashers 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. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located near the center of the instrument panel. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column The power tilt wheel control is located on the outboard side of the steering column. 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 will not work. Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. 3-6 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 Vehicle Personalization on page 3-78 and Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2-56. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: (cid:127) GTurn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-7. (cid:127) 3Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. (cid:127) -Fog Lamps. See Fog Lamps on page 3-31. Flash-to-Pass Feature. See Flash-to-Pass on page 3-8. (cid:127) ICruise Control. See Cruise Control on page 3-12. (cid:127) P Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-28. 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 will not see the turn signal. Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible accidents. If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuses and check for burned-out bulbs. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 6-80. 3-7 (cid:127) 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. 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 will 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. 3-8 (cid:127) (cid:127) 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, see Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 6-46. 3-9 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 Exterior Lamps on page 3-28 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. 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. 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. {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 Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6-32 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7-11. Headlamp Washer The headlamps washer only functions every fourth time the washer button is depressed and if the headlamps are on. 3-11 Cruise Control Your vehicle is equipped with cruise control. 9(Off): This position turns the system off. R(On): This position activates the system. + (Resume/Accelerate): Move the lever to this symbol to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed. T(Set): Press this button at the end of the lever to set the speed. With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). 3-12 Cruise control will not work if your parking brake is set, or if the master cylinder brake ﬂuid level is low. If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off. {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, 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 (if equipped) begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-9. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn cruise control back on. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, disengages the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch brieﬂy from on to resume/accelerate. You’ll 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. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at resume/accelerate. Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 1. Move the cruise control switch to on. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press in the set button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The cruise symbol on the instrument panel will illuminate when the cruise control is engaged. 3-13 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’ll now cruise at the higher speed. If the accelerator pedal is held longer than 60 seconds, cruise control will turn off. (cid:127) Move the cruise switch from on to resume/accelerate. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, 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. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control (cid:127) Press and hold the set button until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, brieﬂy press the set button. Each time you do this, you’ll go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers ﬁnd this to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: (cid:127) Step lightly on the brake pedal (cid:127) Move the cruise control switch to off Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. 3-14 (cid:127) 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. 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. 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. 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 Adaptive Cruise Control, apply the brake. If there is not a vehicle in your path, your vehicle will react like traditional cruise control. {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 5-2. 3-15 {CAUTION: (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. (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. CAUTION: (Continued) 3-16 CAUTION: (Continued) (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. Some of 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. Engaging Adaptive Cruise Control 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 Adaptive Cruise Control without your Head-up Display (HUD) on and properly adjusted, your Adaptive Cruise Control settings will 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 not a vehicle detected in your path. 3-17 To set Adaptive Cruise Control, do the following: 1. Make sure the Head-Up Display (HUD) is on and properly adjusted. See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-34 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. See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-34 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 5-9 and StabiliTrak® System on page 5-11. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the Adaptive Cruise Control back on. 3-18 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. 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, you can move the Adaptive Cruise Control switch brieﬂy from on to resume/increase. Adaptive Cruise Control will be engaged with the previously chosen set speed. 3-19 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. 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 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 (1 second to 2 seconds follow time). The distance maintained for a selected follow distance will vary based on vehicle speed. 3-20 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 See Defensive Driving on page 5-2 for more information. The alert symbol will ﬂash on the HUD and a warning beep will sound when driver action is required. {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 5-2. Driver action is required when: (cid:127) Adaptive Cruise Control cannot apply sufficient braking because you are approaching a vehicle too rapidly. 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 3-67 for more information. (cid:127) A malfunction is detected in the system. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-67 for more information. 3-21 (cid:127) 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. 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. 3-22 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. The system 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. 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. 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. 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, 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. 3-23 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. The system 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-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-34 for more information. 3-24 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. 3-25 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 Control on Hills How well Adaptive Cruise Control will work on hills depends on your speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions and the steepness of the hills. It may not detect a vehicle in your lane while driving on hills. 3-26 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 the system. You may choose not to use Adaptive Cruise Control on steep hills. 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 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 Adaptive Cruise Control is active. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-67 for more information. You may also see CRUISE SPEED LIMITED displayed in the HUD. See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-34 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. Clean the surface with a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water on a dampened cloth. After cleaning the fascia lens, try to engage Adaptive Cruise Control. 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. Clean the surface with a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water on a dampened cloth. After cleaning the lens, set the lens back in place and press until it snaps in. The lens is located on the driver’s side of the front fascia. 3-27 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. AUTO mode will turn the exterior lamps on and off depending on how much light is available outside the vehicle. Turning the band to AUTO mode also enables the Adaptive Forward Lighting system. See Adaptive Forward Lighting System on page 3-31. To override AUTO mode, turn the control to off. To reset to AUTO mode turn the control to exterior lamps and then back to AUTO. Automatic mode will also reset when your vehicle is turned off and then back on again when the control is left in the AUTO position. See Twilight Sentinel® on page 3-32. 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. 3-28 ; (Parking Lamp): Turning the band to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following: (cid:127) 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 to ACC. 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 and the multifunction lever is in the AUTO position. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-28. 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. 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. 3-29 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) 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 front turn signal lamps come on when the following conditions are met: It is still daylight and the ignition is on,

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