2009 Cadillac XLR Owners Manual

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it is raising, press the switch again. Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature If any object is in the path of the window when the express-up is active, the window will stop at the obstruction and auto-reverse to a preset factory position. Weather conditions such as severe icing may also cause the window to auto-reverse. The window will return to normal operation once the obstruction or condition is removed. { CAUTION: If express override is activated, the window will not reverse automatically. You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged. Before you use express override, make sure that all people and obstructions are clear of the window path. Express Window Anti-Pinch Override In an emergency, the anti-pinch feature can be overridden in a supervised mode. Hold the window switch all the way down in the express position. The window will rise for as long as the switch is held. Once the switch is released, the express mode is re-activated. In this mode, the window can still close on an object in its path. Use care when using the override mode. 2-19 Window Indexing This feature automatically lowers the window a small amount when the door is opened. Then, when the door is closed, the window will raise to its full up position. Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Sun Visors Notice: Raising or lowering the retractable hardtop with the visor or the visor vanity mirror cover up may cause damage to the visor or mirror cover. Always return the visor to the center mount or lower the cover on the visor vanity mirror before raising or lowering the retractable hardtop. Swing down the visor to block out glare. It can also be detached from the center mount and moved to the side. Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors Swing the visor down and lift the cover. The lamp will automatically come on when the cover is opened. Theft-Deterrent System With this system, the security light will ﬂash when the door is open and locked with the power door lock switch. If this light is on continuously while the engine is running, your vehicle needs service. 2-20 Arming the System To arm the system: (cid:129) Press Q on the keyless access transmitter. (cid:129) Open the door. Lock the door with the power door lock switch. The security light should ﬂash. Remove the keyless access transmitter from the interior of the vehicle and close the door. The security light will stop ﬂashing and stay on. After 30 seconds, the light should turn off. The vehicle can be programmed to automatically lock the doors and arm the system when you exit the vehicle. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-72. Now, if a door or the trunk lid is opened without the keyless access transmitter, the alarm will go off. The horn will sound for two minutes, then it will go off to save battery power. And, the vehicle will not start without a keyless transmitter present. The theft-deterrent system will not arm if you lock the driver door with the power door lock switch after the doors are closed. If the passenger stays in the vehicle when you leave with the keyless access transmitter, have the passenger lock the vehicle after the doors are closed. This way the alarm will not arm, and the passenger will not set it off. Testing the Alarm To test the system: 1. Close the trunk lid. 2. Lower the window on the driver door. 3. Manually arm the system. 4. Close the doors and wait 30 seconds. 5. Reach through the open window and manually pull the release lever on the ﬂoor. 6. Turn off the alarm by pressing K on the transmitter. If the alarm is inoperative, check to see if the horn works. If not, check the horn fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 6-83. If the horn works, but the alarm doesn’t go off, see your dealer/retailer. Disarming the System Always use the keyless access transmitter to unlock a door either by pressing K on the transmitter or by squeezing the door handle sensor while you have the transmitter with you. Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm. If the alarm sounds, press K on the keyless access transmitter to disarm it. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle. 2-21 Immobilizer 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. 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. Valet Lockout Switch This switch is located inside the glove box. Press ON to disable the use of the trunk and convertible top. The trunk cannot be opened except by using the key if the valet lockout is on. Press OFF to enable the use of the trunk and convertible top. Locking the glove box with the key will also help to secure the vehicle. 2-22 Immobilizer Operation The vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the ignition is turned off. The immobilization system is disarmed when the ignition is turned to OFF/ACCESSORY or START and a valid transmitter is found in the vehicle. You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system. The security light comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. The system has one or more keyless access transmitters that are matched to an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle. Only a correctly matched keyless access transmitter starts the vehicle. The vehicle may not start if the keyless access transmitter is damaged. If the engine does not start and the security light comes on, there may be a problem with the immobilizer system. Press the START button again. If the vehicle does not start and the keyless access transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another keyless access transmitter. Or, place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket. See “NO FOBS DETECTED” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-60 for additional information. Check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 6-83. If the engine still does not start with the other transmitter, the vehicle needs service. If the engine does start, the ﬁrst transmitter may be faulty. See your dealer/retailer or have a new keyless access transmitter programmed to the vehicle. The immobilizer system can learn new or replacement keyless access transmitters. Up to four keyless access transmitters can be programmed for the vehicle. To program additional transmitters, see “Matching transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-5. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle. 2-23 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: (cid:129) Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km). (cid:129) Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle. (cid:129) Avoid making hard stops for the ﬁrst 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time the 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. 2-24 Ignition Positions The vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with push-button start. In order to shift out of P (Park), the vehicle must be running or in OFF/ACCESSORY mode and the regular brake pedal must be applied. / (START): Press while your foot is on the brake to start the engine. The shifter must be in P (Park) or N (Neutral) 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 P (Park). If the shifter is in P (Park), 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 2-25 for more information. If the shifter is not in P (Park), the ignition mode will change to Acc. See Shifting Into Park on page 2-33. 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 the vehicle in motion while the engine is off, for example, if the 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, the vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing interference to the keyless access system. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-60 for more information. After being in ACCESSORY mode for about 20 minutes, the vehicle will automatically enter RAP or will turn off, depending on if the doors are opened or closed. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Power to the following accessories continues to work for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off or until a door is opened: (cid:129) Audio System (cid:129) Audio Steering Wheel Controls (cid:129) Power Windows For an additional 10 minutes of operation, close all the doors and press the Acc. button to place the vehicle in accessory mode. Press the button again to return to RAP. 2-25 Starting the Engine To place the transmission in the proper gear: Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral). Notice: Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped. The keyless access transmitter must be inside the vehicle for the ignition to work. Cell phone chargers can interfere with the operation of the Keyless Access System. Battery chargers should not be plugged in when starting or turning off the engine. To start the vehicle, do the following: Starting Procedure 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 in the vehicle or if there is something causing interference with it, the DIC will display NO FOBS DETECTED. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-60 for more information. 2-26 2. When the engine begins cranking, let go of the button and the engine cranks automatically until it starts. If the battery in the keyless access transmitter is weak, the DIC displays KEY FOB BATTERY LOW. You can still drive the vehicle. See “Battery Replacement” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-5 for more information. If the fob battery is dead, you need to insert the fob into the fob slot to enable engine starting. See “No Fobs Detected” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-60. 3. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts. 4. If the engine does not start and no DIC message is displayed, wait 15 seconds before trying again to let the cranking motor cool down. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor while cranking for up to 15 seconds maximum. Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by pressing the START button immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool down. When the engine starts, let go of the accelerator. If the vehicle starts brieﬂy but then stops again, do the same thing. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components. Once cranking has been initiated, the engine continues cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts. If the engine does not start, cranking automatically stops after 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage. To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is already running. Notice: The engine is designed to work with the electronics in the vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer/retailer. If you do not, the engine might not perform properly. Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Stopping the Engine Move the shift lever to P (Park) and press the Acc. button located on the instrument panel. If the shifter is not in P (Park), the engine shuts off and the vehicle goes into the Accessory Mode. The DIC displays SHIFT TO PARK. Once the shifter is moved to P (Park), the vehicle turns off. The DIC displays NO FOB, OFF OR RUN?, if the keyless access transmitter is not detected inside the vehicle when it is turned off. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-60 for more information. 2-27 Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for the shift lever. P (Park): This position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. 2-28 { CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the 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 the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into Park on page 2-33. Be sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply the regular brakes ﬁrst and then press the shift lever button before you can shift from P (Park) when the vehicle is running. If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into P (Park) as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear. See Shifting Out of Park on page 2-35. R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 5-20. N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you are already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Also, use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. Use N (Neutral) if the vehicle must be moved with the engine off for short distances. Please see Towing Your Vehicle on page 5-26. { CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is ﬁrmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle. D (Drive): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy for the vehicle. If you need more power for passing and you are: (cid:129) Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. (cid:129) Going about 35 mph (56km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding, see “Skidding” under Loss of Control on page 5-12. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty. 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. 2-29 Driver Shift Control (DSC) The Driver Shift Control (DSC) feature lets you manually control the operation of the transmission. To use this feature, move the shift lever from the D (Drive) position to the left and into the driver shift control gate. The Sport Automatic Mode is selected by moving the shift lever into the DSC area without shifting towards the + (plus) or − (minus) symbols. While in the Sport Automatic Mode, the transmission computer determines when the vehicle is being driven in a competitive manner. 2-30 It then selects and holds the transmission in lower gears giving more noticeable upshifts for sportier vehicle performance. Once you shift to the + (plus) or − (minus) controls, the driver manual gear selection is activated. A + (plus) symbol appears on the shift console above the D (Drive) indicator and minus symbol appears below the indicator. The Head-Up Display (HUD) also displays the requested gear, though the actual upshift or downshift could be delayed until the engine speed is correct for that gear. The requested 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. The vehicle does not upshift beyond the chosen gear. The actual gear that 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 the vehicle. Always upshift when necessary while using DSC. If you do not upshift as the engine approaches the red line on the engine RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) gage, the engine speed is controlled to limit the engine RPM. If you drive the vehicle at high RPMs Not all manual downshift requests will be allowed by the transmission. To prevent excessive engine RPMs, each gear has a maximum vehicle speed associated with it. Any downshift request above this speed is not allowed by the transmission. If shifting is prevented for any reason, the current gear ﬂashes multiple times in the Driver Information Center (DIC), indicating that the transmission has not shifted gears. Some automatic downshifts can occur to maintain minimum engine speed. This only happens if the vehicle is left in too high of a gear for the vehicle’s speed. For example, if you have been driving in sixth gear range and come to a stop without manually downshifting, the transmission automatically downshifts to ﬁrst gear and displays ﬁrst gear on the HUD. As you begin to drive and accelerate, the transmission remains in ﬁrst gear until the driver selects an upshift. DSC can be used while using cruise control, but transmission shifting is different while the cruise control is on. This is not a malfunction and is necessary to let proper operation of the cruise control. To return to fully automatic operation, move the shift lever to the right and back into D (Drive). When accelerating the 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. In higher gears, on the XLR only, an automatic downshift occurs if you press the accelerator pedal to the ﬂoor. This feature provides adequate acceleration capabilities if you forget to downshift manually. Tap the shifter forward and the vehicle upshifts. 2-31 Parking Brake The parking brake pedal is located to the left of the regular brake pedal, near the driver door. When you move out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) 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, then push the parking brake pedal down. 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 the vehicle serviced. { CAUTION: Always shift to P (Park) 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 P (Park) and turn the ignition off. 2-32 Shifting Into Park { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-32 for more information. 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Turn the ignition off. 2-33 Reach under the driver 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 the vehicle towed to your dealer/retailer for service. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the transmission into P (Park) 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 P (Park). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park) properly before you leave the driver seat. To ﬁnd out how, see “Shifting Into Park” listed previously in this section. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of P (Park) 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 P (Park). Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) 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 the vehicle with the engine running. If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into P (Park), hold down the regular brake pedal. See if you can move the shift lever away from P (Park) without ﬁrst pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into P (Park). 2-34 Shifting Out of Park Shift lock release prevents shifting out of P (Park) unless the vehicle is running or in Accessory mode and the brake pedal is applied. The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9-volt) battery. See Jump Starting on page 6-36 for more information. To shift out of P (Park) use the following: 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Press the shift lever button. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still are unable to shift out of P (Park): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift lever button again. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still cannot move the shift lever from P (Park), consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service. Parking Over Things That Burn { CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. 2-35 CAUTION: (Continued) (cid:129) The vehicle’s exhaust system has been modiﬁed, damaged or improperly repaired. (cid:129) There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or after-market modiﬁcations that are not completely sealed. If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle: (cid:129) Drive it only with the windows completely down. (cid:129) Have the vehicle repaired immediately. Never park the vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed area such as a garage or a building that has no fresh air ventilation. Engine Exhaust { CAUTION: Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: (cid:129) The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow that may block underbody airﬂow or tail pipes). (cid:129) The exhaust smells or sounds strange or (cid:129) The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or different. damage. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-36 Running the Vehicle 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: { CAUTION: Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation. For more information, see Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust on page 2-36. It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the 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 the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). Follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park on page 2-33. 2-37 Mirrors Outside Power Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror This vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror with OnStar® controls. See OnStar® System on page 2-42 for more information. O (On/Off): Press to turn the dimming feature on or off. Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights from behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water. 2-38 Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver’s door armrest. 1. Move } or | (selector switches) to the left or right to choose the driver’s or passenger side mirror. 2. Press one of the four edges located on the control pad to move the mirror to the desired direction. 3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind can be seen. Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror. Manually fold the mirrors 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 adjusts 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 on page 2-38 for more information. Park Assist Mirror Vehicles with the memory package are capable of having the passenger mirror tilt to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This feature lets the driver view the curb when parallel parking. If further adjustment is needed after the mirror is tilted, the mirror switch may be used. The mirror then returns to this new position when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). When the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) and a ﬁve-second delay has occurred, the passenger side mirror returns to its original position. Turn this feature on or off through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-72 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 the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver’s seat. Outside Heated Mirrors < (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Climate Control System on page 3-36. Store the preferred mirror position by using the memory option. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1-3. 2-39 Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) For vehicles with the URPA system, it operates at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h), and assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). The sensors on the rear bumper are used to detect the distance to an object up to 5 feet (1.5 m) behind the vehicle, and at least 10 inches (25.4 cm) off the ground. { CAUTION: CAUTION: (Continued) If you do not use proper care before and while backing; vehicle damage, injury, or death could occur. Even with URPA, always check behind the vehicle before backing up. While backing, be sure to look for objects and check the vehicle’s mirrors. The display is located between the driver and passenger seatbacks. The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system does not replace driver vision. It cannot detect: (cid:129) objects that are below the bumper, underneath the vehicle, or if they are too close or far from the vehicle children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets. CAUTION: (Continued) URPA uses three color-coded lights to provide distance and system information. 2-40 (cid:129) How the System Works URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). The rear display brieﬂy illuminates to indicate the system is working. URPA operates only at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the vehicle is above this speed, the red light on the rear display will ﬂash. To be detected, objects must be at least 10 inches (25.4 cm) off the ground and below trunk level. Objects must also be within 5 feet (1.5 m) from the rear bumper. This distance may be less during warmer or humid weather. A single beep will sound the ﬁrst time an object is detected between 20 inches (0.5 m) and 5 feet (1.5 m) away. Beeping will occur when the vehicle is closer than 20 inches (0.5 m) from the object. The following describes what will occur with the URPA display as the vehicle gets closer to a detected object: Description amber light amber/amber lights amber/amber/red lights/continuous beep amber/amber/red lights ﬂashing and continuous beep English 5 ft 40 in 20 in 1 ft Metric 1.5 m 1.0 m 0.5 m 0.3 m When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly If the URPA system will not activate due to a temporary condition, a red light will be shown on the rear URPA display when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). This occurs under the following conditions: The ultrasonic sensors are not clean. Keep the vehicle’s rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush. For cleaning instructions, see Washing Your Vehicle on page 6-77. (cid:129) An object was hanging out of the trunk during the last drive cycle. Once the object is removed, URPA will return to normal operation. The vehicle’s bumper is damaged. Take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer to repair the system. (cid:129) Other conditions may affect system performance, such as vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck. If the system is still disabled after driving forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h), take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer. 2-41 (cid:129) (cid:129) OnStar service is provided subject to the OnStar Terms and Conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber glove box literature. Some services such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance may not be available until the owner of the vehicle registers with OnStar. After the ﬁrst prepaid year, contact OnStar to select a monthly or annual subscription payment plan. If a payment plan is not selected, the OnStar system and all services, including airbag notiﬁcation and emergency services, may be deactivated and no longer available. For more information visit onstar.com (U.S.) or onstar.ca (Canada), or press the OnStar button to speak with an advisor. Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. To check if this vehicle is able to provide the services described below, or for a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner’s Guide in the glove box or visit onstar.com (U.S.) or onstar.ca (Canada), contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or TTY 1-877-248-2080, or press the OnStar button to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. OnStar® System OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If the airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar Emergency advisors who can request emergency services be sent to your location. If the keys are locked in the vehicle, call OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR to have a signal sent to unlock the doors. OnStar Hands-Free Calling, including 30 trial minutes good for 60 days, is available on most vehicles. OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation service, with one trial route, is available on most vehicles. Press the OnStar button to have an OnStar advisor contact Roadside Service. 2-42 OnStar Services Available with the Safe & Sound Plan (cid:129) Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment (cid:129) Advanced Automatic Crash Notiﬁcation (AACN) (If equipped) Link to Emergency Services (cid:129) Roadside Assistance (cid:129) Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance (cid:129) Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert (cid:129) OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic Email (cid:129) GM Goodwrench On Demand Diagnostics (cid:129) OnStar Hands-Free Calling with 30 trial minutes (cid:129) OnStar Virtual Advisor (U.S. Only) OnStar Services Included with Directions & Connections Plan (cid:129) All Safe and Sound Plan Services (cid:129) OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation (If equipped) or Driving Directions - Advisor delivered (cid:129) RideAssist Information and Convenience Services OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar subscribers to make and receive calls using voice commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated into the vehicle, and can be used with OnStar Pre-Paid Minute Packages. Most vehicles include 30 trial minutes good for 60 days. Hands-Free Calling can also be linked to a Verizon Wireless service plan in the U.S. or a Bell Mobility service plan in Canada, depending on eligibility. To ﬁnd out more, refer to the OnStar Owner’s Guide in the vehicle’s glove box, visit onstar.com or onstar.ca, or speak with an OnStar advisor by pressing the OnStar button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation Vehicles with the OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation system can provide voice-guided driving directions. Press the OnStar button to have an OnStar advisor locate a business or address and download driving directions to the vehicle. Voice-guided directions to the desired destination will play through the audio system speakers. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for more information. 2-43 (cid:129) (cid:129) OnStar Virtual Advisor OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar Hands-Free Calling that uses minutes to access location-based weather, local traffic reports, and stock quotes. Press the phone button and give a few simple voice commands to browse through the various topics. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for more information. This feature is only available in the continental U.S. OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free Calling. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-88 for more information. On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for more information. How OnStar Service Works The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an OnStar Call Center when the OnStar button is pressed, the emergency button is pressed, or if the airbags or AACN system deploy. This information usually includes the vehicle’s GPS location and, in the event of a crash, additional information regarding the crash that the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the direction from which the vehicle was hit). When the Virtual Advisor feature of OnStar Hands-Free Calling is used, the vehicle also sends OnStar the vehicle’s GPS location so they can provide services where it is located. OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area. OnStar service also cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for that area has coverage, network capacity and reception when the service is needed, and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service. Not all services are available everywhere, particularly in remote or enclosed areas, or at all times. 2-44 Location information about the vehicle is only available if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and available. The vehicle must have a working electrical system, including adequate battery power, for the OnStar equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time or place. Some examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or wireless phone network congestion. Your Responsibility Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor cannot be heard. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system may not be functioning properly. Press the OnStar button and request a vehicle diagnostic. If the light appears clear (no light is appearing), your OnStar subscription has expired and all services have been deactivated. Press the OnStar button to conﬁrm that the OnStar equipment is active. Universal Home Remote System The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand-held radio-frequency (RF) transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home lighting. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization Certiﬁcate number is KOBGTV06A. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. The Canadian Registration ID number is 3521A-GTV06A. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. 2-45 Universal Home Remote System Operation On vehicles with this feature there are three round Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicator lights above the Universal Home Remote buttons, follow the instructions below. This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Do not use this system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person assist with programming the transmitter. 2-46 Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles, as well as, for future programming. Only the original remote control transmitter is needed for Fixed Code programming. The programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends. See “Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons” later in this section. Park the vehicle outside of the garage when programming a garage door. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate that is being programmed. Programming Universal Home Remote — Rolling Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold after 1996 are Rolling Code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before starting. Otherwise, the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated. To program up to three devices: 1. Press START or put the vehicle in accessory mode. See Ignition Positions on page 2-24 for additional information. Programming can only occur when the vehicle is running or in accessory mode. 2. From inside the vehicle, press the two outside buttons at the same time for one to two seconds, and immediately release them. 3. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. It can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit and may be a colored button. Press this button. After pressing this button, complete the following steps in less than 30 seconds. 2-47 4. Immediately return to the vehicle. Press and hold the Universal Home Remote button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink. This button may need to be held for up to 20 seconds. 5. Immediately, within one second, release the button when the garage door moves. The indicator light blinks rapidly until programming is complete. 6. Press and release the same button again. The garage door should move, conﬁrming that programming is successful and complete. To program another Rolling Code device such as an additional garage door opener, a security device, or home automation device, repeat Steps 1-6, choosing a different function button in Step 4 than what was used for the garage door opener. If these instructions do not work, the garage door opener is probably a Fixed Code unit. Follow the Programming instructions that follow for a Fixed Code garage door opener. Programming Universal Home Remote — Fixed Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed Code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before starting. Otherwise, the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated. To program up to three devices: 1. Press START or put the vehicle in accessory mode. See Ignition Positions on page 2-24 for additional information. Programming can only occur when the vehicle is running or in accessory mode. 2-48 The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming the Universal Home Remote. If the total number of switches on the motor head and hand held transmitter are different, or if the dip switch settings are different, use the dip switch settings on the motor head unit to program the Universal Home Remote. The motor head dip switch settings can also be used when the original hand held transmitter is not available. 2. To verify that the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit, remove the battery cover on the hand held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener motor. If there are a row of dip switches similar to the graphic above, the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit. If you do not see a row of dip switches, return to the previous section for Programming Universal Home Remote – Rolling Code. The hand held transmitter can have between eight to 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter. Example of Eight Dip Switches with Two Positions 2-49 3. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from left to right as follows: (cid:129) When a switch is in the up position, write “Left.” (cid:129) When a switch is in the down position, write “Right.” If a switch is set between the up and down position, write “Middle.” The switch settings written down in Step 3 now become the button strokes to be entered into the Universal Home Remote in Step 5. Be sure to enter the switch settings written down in Step 3, in order from left to right, into the Universal Home Remote, when completing Step 5. 4. From inside the vehicle, ﬁrst ﬁrmly press all three buttons at the same time for about three seconds. Release the buttons to put the Universal Home Remote into programming mode. Example of Eight Dip Switches with Three Positions The panel of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above, but they should be similar. The switch positions on the hand-held transmitter could be labeled, as follows: (cid:129) A switch in the up position could be labeled as “Up,” “+,” or “On.” (cid:129) A switch in the down position could be labeled as “Down,” “−,” or “Off.” (cid:129) A switch in the middle position could be labeled as “Middle,” “0,” or “Neutral.” 2-50 (cid:129) 6. After entering all of the switch positions, again, ﬁrmly press and release all three buttons at the same time. The indicator lights turn on. 7. Press and hold the button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light above the selected button should slowly blink. This button may need to be held for up to 55 seconds. 8. Immediately release the button when the garage door moves. The indicator light blinks rapidly until programming is complete. 9. Press and release the same button again. The garage door should move, conﬁrming that programming is successful and complete. To program another Fixed Code device such as an additional garage door opener, a security device, or home automation device, repeat Steps 1-9, choosing a different button in Step 7 than what was used for the garage door opener. 2-51 5. The indicator lights blink slowly. Enter each switch setting from Step 3 into the vehicle’s Universal Home Remote. You have two and one-half minutes to complete Step 5. Now press one button on the Universal Home Remote for each switch setting as follows: If you wrote “Left,” press the left button in the vehicle. If you wrote “Right,” press the right button in the vehicle. If you wrote “Middle,” press the middle button in the vehicle. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second. The indicator light comes on while the signal is being transmitted. Operation can occur: If the vehicle is in accessory mode. If the vehicle is in running. If the vehicle is in Retained Accessory Mode (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-25 for more information. (cid:129) Up to an additional 10 minutes after RAP ﬁnishes. (cid:129) Up to 10 minutes after any door is opened. Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed by repeating the instructions. Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons The programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends. To erase either Rolling Code or Fixed Code on the Universal Home Remote device: 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons at the same time for approximately 20 seconds, until the indicator lights, located directly above the buttons, begin to blink rapidly. 2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink, release both buttons. The codes from all buttons are erased. For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System, call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices on page 8-6. 2-52 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Storage Areas Glove Box Lift the glovebox handle up to open it. Use the key to lock and unlock the glovebox. Cupholders 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 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 closing the lid, press the release button back in. Floor Mats The driver side ﬂoor mat is held in place by two snaps and the passenger side is held in place by one. To remove the ﬂoor mats, pull up on the rear of the mat to disconnect from the snaps. To reinstall, line up the openings in the ﬂoor mat over the snaps and push down into place. Be sure that the driver side ﬂoor mat is properly placed on the ﬂoor so that it does not block the movement of the accelerator pedal. 2-53 Rear Storage Area 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, pull the divider up and place the pins on each side of the divider into the notches (A) on either side of the trunk. There is also a storage compartment located in the trunk on the passenger side. 2-54 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 Use the convenience net, located in the rear, to store small loads as far forward as possible. The net should not be used to store heavy loads. 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: When the retractable hardtop is opened or closed, people can be injured by the parts that move: the hardtop and its mechanism, the trunk lid, and the side windows. Keep people away from these parts when you are lowering or raising the top. Lowering the Retractable Hardtop Notice: Leaving the retractable hardtop down and exposing the interior of the vehicle to outdoor conditions may cause damage. Always close the retractable hardtop if leaving the vehicle outdoors. 1. Park on a level surface and shift the transmission into P (Park). 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 P (Park) 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 2-54 for more information. Also, make sure the valet lockout switch is off. 5. Push and hold the bottom of this 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 messages regarding the retractable hardtop. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-60 for more information. If the retractable hardtop does not operate, and there are no messages displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC), then perform the “Power Window Initialize” steps under Power Windows on page 2-18. 2-55 Raising the Retractable Hardtop 1. Park on a level surface. Shift the transmission into P (Park). 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 P (Park) 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 2-54 for more information. Also, be sure the valet lockout switch is off. 5. Push and hold the top of this 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 the 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 messages regarding the retractable hardtop. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-60 for more information. 2-56 If the retractable hardtop does not operate, and there are no messages displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC), then perform the “Power Window Initialize” steps under Power Windows on page 2-18. Manually Raising the Retractable Hardtop If the 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 2-3 and Trunk on page 2-14 for more information. 3. Raise the trunk by hand. 4. Find the hydraulic pump under the carpet on the rear driver 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. 5. Pull both sides of the rear tonneau over-center link down to unlock the linkage. 2-57 6. 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. 7. Push both sides of the rear tonneau over-center link up until they stop to lock the linkage. 8. Close the hydraulic pump valve by turning it clockwise with your hand until it stops. 2-58 9. Remove the upright center storage compartment. Use the wrench to remove the four screws holding the storage area in place. 10. 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. 2-59 11. Manually move the front tonneau to the open position. Once the front tonneau is open, fold the side wings 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. 12. 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. 13. 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. 2-60 14. Hold the top in the front and side and lift the top out of the stored position. 15. 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. 2-61 16. Place your hands on the top and guide the top into the closed position. 17. While sitting in the driver seat, pull down on the rear of the top. 2-62 18. 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. 19. Pull down on the roof with the latch turned 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. 20. From outside the vehicle, push down on both rear corners of the top to make sure it is completely locked into place. 21. 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. 22. Manually close the trunk. 2-63 ✍ NOTES 2-64 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Horn .............................................................3-6 Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column ......................................................3-6 Heated Steering Wheel ...................................3-7 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 ..........................................3-8 Rainsense™ Wipers .......................................3-9 Windshield Washer .......................................3-10 Headlamp Washer ........................................3-11 Cruise Control ..............................................3-11 Adaptive Cruise Control .................................3-14 Exterior Lamps .............................................3-26 Wiper Activated Headlamps ............................3-27 Headlamps on Reminder ................................3-27 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .......................3-27 Adaptive Forward Lighting System ...................3-28 Fog Lamps ..................................................3-28 Twilight Sentinel® ..........................................3-29 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ........................3-30 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-30 Courtesy Lamps ...........................................3-30 Entry/Exit Lighting .........................................3-30 Reading Lamps ............................................3-30 Battery Run-Down Protection ..........................3-31 Head-Up Display (HUD) .................................3-31 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .............................3-34 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ......................3-35 Climate Controls ............................................3-36 Dual Climate Control System ..........................3-36 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-40 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-41 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel 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 Reminders ...................................3-44 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-44 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...................3-45 Charging System Light ..................................3-46 Voltmeter Gage ............................................3-46 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-47 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light .....3-48 StabiliTrak®/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 ...............................................3-55 Fog Lamp Light ............................................3-55 Lights On Reminder ......................................3-55 Highbeam On Light .......................................3-55 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-56 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-57 DIC Operation and Displays ...........................3-57 DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-60 Other Messages ...........................................3-70 DIC Vehicle Personalization ............................3-72 Trip Computer ................................................3-76 Oil Life Indicator ...........................................3-76 Audio System(s) .............................................3-76 Bluetooth® ...................................................3-77 Theft-Deterrent Feature ..................................3-88 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......................3-88 Radio Reception ...........................................3-90 Care of Your CDs .........................................3-91 Care of the CD Player ...................................3-91 Diversity Antenna System ..............................3-91 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............3-91 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview XLR shown, XLR-V similar 3-4 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-31 or Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-30. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. Cruise Control on page 3-11. Exterior Lamps on page 3-26. Fog Lamps on page 3-28. C. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-42. D. Windshield Wipers on page 3-8 and Windshield Washer on page 3-10. E. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls/Interior Lamps. See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-57. F. Outlet Adjustment on page 3-40. G. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. H. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-88. Adaptive Cruise Control on page 3-14 (If Equipped). Heated Steering Wheel on page 3-7. Voice Commands. See OnStar® System on page 2-42. I. Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column on page 3-6. J. Horn on page 3-6. K. Ignition Positions on page 2-24. L. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-28. M. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-8. N. Retractable Hardtop on page 2-54. O. Cupholders on page 2-53. P. Cigarette Lighter. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-35. Q. Dual Climate Control System on page 3-36. R. Audio/Navigation System. See Navigation System Overview on page 4-2. S. Glove Box on page 2-53. 3-5 Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂashers warns others that you have a problem. The button is located near the center of the instrument panel. | : Press to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. Press again to turn the ﬂashers off. The hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what mode the ignition is in, even if the ignition is turned off. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, the turn signals will not work. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column The power tilt and telescope 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 tilts up. Push the control down and the steering wheel goes 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 3-72 and Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1-3. 3-6 Heated Steering Wheel For vehicles with a heated steering wheel, the button for this feature is located on the steering wheel. ( : Press to turn the heated steering wheel on or off. A light on the button displays when the feature is turned on. The steering wheel takes about three minutes to start heating. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever I : Cruise Control P : Exterior Lamps Control Flash-to-Pass Feature. See Flash-to-Pass on page 3-8. Information for these features is on the pages following. Turn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster ﬂashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: G : Turn and Lane-Change Signals 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer # : Fog Lamps Move the multifunction lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is complete. The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is released. 3-7 (cid:129) If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows ﬂash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb could be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuses. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 6-83. Turn Signal on Chime A chime will remind you if the turn signal is left 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 Push the turn signal lever all the way forward to change the headlamps from low beam to high beam. When the high beams are on, this light $ appears on the instrument panel cluster. Pull the lever rearward to change the headlamps back to low beam. 3-8 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. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper lever is located on the right side of the steering column. (cid:129) (cid:129) Move the lever to the following positions: 1 (High Speed): For steady wiping at high speed. 6 (Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed. & (Delay): Use to set a delay between wipes. x (Delay Adjustment): Use for a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the intermittent adjust band down for a longer delay or up for a shorter delay. The wiper speed can only be manually adjusted when the lever is in this position. 9 (Off): Turns off the windshield wipers. 8 (Mist): Move all the way down to mist and release for a single wiping cycle. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. Hold the band on mist longer for more wipes. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers. If this occurs, a circuit breaker will stop the wipers until the motor cools. Clear all 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 they become worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Rainsense™ Wipers With Rainsense wipers, there is a moisture sensor mounted on the interior side of the windshield below the rearview mirror, and it automatically operates 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. 3-9 The top position is the highest sensitivity setting, level ﬁve. A single wipe will occur each time the delay adjust band is turned 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 3-26 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. 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 6-31 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7-11. 3-10 If the vehicle has the traction control system and it begins to limit wheel spin while cruise control is on, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-8. When road conditions allow cruise control to be safely used again, it can be turned back on. Headlamp Washer The headlamps washer only functions every fourth time the washer button is pressed and if the headlamps are on. Cruise Control With cruise control, a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set, or if the master cylinder brake ﬂuid level is low. { CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. 9 (Off): Turns the system off. R (On): Turns the system on. + (Resume/Accelerate): Makes 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. 3-11 Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and the brake is applied, the cruise control will turn off. It does not need to be reset Once the vehicle is going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, move the cruise control switch brieﬂy from R to S . The vehicle will go back up to the chosen speed and stay there. If the switch is held at resume/accelerate the vehicle will keep going faster until the switch is released or the brake is applied. Do not hold the switch at resume/accelerate, unless you want the vehicle to go faster. 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 desired. 3. Press the set button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. This light J appears on the instrument panel cluster when the cruise control is engaged. 3-12 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to increase speed: (cid:129) Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press T at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will now cruise at the higher speed. If the accelerator pedal is held longer than 60 seconds, cruise control will turn off. (cid:129) Move the cruise switch from R to S . Hold it there until the desired speed is reached, and then release the switch. To increase the vehicle speed in small amounts, move the switch brieﬂy to resume/accelerate. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control (cid:129) Press and hold the set button until the lower speed desired is reached, then release it. To slow down in small amounts, brieﬂy press the set button. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle slows down to the cruise control speed set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your vehicle’s speed down. When the brakes are applied the cruise control turns off. Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: (cid:129) Step lightly on the brake pedal (cid:129) Move the cruise control switch to 9 Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased when the cruise control or the ignition is turned off. 3-13 (cid:129) Adaptive Cruise Control If the 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 it having to be constantly reset. 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 following distance to the vehicle ahead. The vehicle’s braking during Adaptive Cruise Control is comparable to a person applying moderate pressure to the vehicle’s brake pedal. To disengage Adaptive Cruise Control, apply the brake. If no vehicle is in your path, your vehicle will react like traditional cruise control. 3-14 { CAUTION: CAUTION: (Continued) 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. { CAUTION: (cid:129) 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. CAUTION: (Continued) (cid:129) 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:129) On slippery roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. (cid:129) 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. 3-15 The cruise controls are located on the end of the multifunction lever. The Adaptive Cruise controls are located on the outboard side of the steering wheel. 9 (Off): Turns the system off. R (On): Turns the system on. S (Resume/Increase): Push the switch to this symbol to make the vehicle resume the speed set previously or to increase the set speed when Adaptive Cruise Control is already active. T (Set/Decrease): Press to set the speed or to decrease the set speed when Adaptive Cruise Control is already active. [ (Cancel): Press this button located on the steering wheel to cancel Adaptive cruise control. 3-16 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) properly adjusted, your Adaptive Cruise Control settings may not be visible. You could forget your settings and be startled by Adaptive Cruise Control response and even lose control. Keep your HUD on and properly adjusted when using Adaptive Cruise Control. The set speed is selected by the driver. This is the speed you will travel if there is no vehicle detected in your path. To set Adaptive Cruise Control, do the following: 1. Make sure the Head-Up Display (HUD) is on and properly adjusted. You cannot engage Adaptive Cruise Control unless the HUD is on. See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-31 for more information. 2. Move the switch to the on position. 3. Get up to the desired speed. 4. Press T at the end of the lever and release the button. 5. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Once Adaptive Cruise Control is set, it might immediately apply the brakes if it detects a vehicle ahead that is too close or moving slower than your vehicle. This symbol appears on the Head-Up Display (HUD) to indicate that Adaptive Cruise Control is active. See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-31 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 the vehicle is in Adaptive Cruise Control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the Adaptive Cruise Control automatically disengages. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-8 and StabiliTrak® System on page 5-6. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, the Adaptive Cruise Control can be turned back on. 3-17 Increasing Set Speed While Using Adaptive Cruise Control There are two ways to increase the set speed: (cid:129) Use the accelerator to get to the higher speed. Press T at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will now cruise at the higher speed. (cid:129) Move the Adaptive Cruise Control switch from to S . Hold it there until the desired set speed is displayed in the HUD, then release the switch. To increase the set speed in small amounts, move the switch brieﬂy to resume/increase. Each time this is done, the vehicle set speed increases by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Your vehicle will not reach the set speed until the system 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 Adaptive Cruise Control Press T on the end of the lever until the lower desired speed is reached, then release the button. To slow down in small amounts, brieﬂy press T . Each this is done, the set speed will be 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Resuming a Set Speed If the brakes are applied while the Adaptive Cruise Control is at a set speed, this disengages the Adaptive Cruise Control. But it does not need to be reset.

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