2008 Chevrolet AVEO Owners Manual

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Parking Brake ..............................................2-26 Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) ............................2-27 Shifting Out of PARK (P) ...............................2-28 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) ...............................2-29 Parking Over Things That Burn .......................2-30 Engine Exhaust ............................................2-30 Running the Engine While Parked ...................2-31 Mirrors ...........................................................2-32 Manual Rearview Mirror .................................2-32 Outside Manual Mirrors ..................................2-32 Outside Power Mirror ....................................2-33 Outside Convex Mirror ...................................2-34 Outside Heated Mirrors ..................................2-34 Storage Areas ................................................2-34 Glove Box ...................................................2-34 Cupholder(s) ................................................2-35 Sunglasses Storage Compartment ...................2-35 Sunroof .........................................................2-36 2-1 Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. 2-2 One key is used for the ignition, the doors and all other locks. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer/retailer removes the key tag and gives it to the ﬁrst owner. The tag has a code on it that tells your dealer/retailer how to make extra keys. For vehicle security, keep the key tag in a safe place and also record the key number somewhere other than inside of the vehicle. If you lose your key, you will be able to have a new one made easily using the tag. Your vehicle may have an electronic immobilizer designed to protect your car against theft. If so, only keys with the correct electronic code can be used to start the vehicle. See Immobilizer Operation on page 2-16 for additional information. Even if a key has the same proﬁle, it will not start the engine if the electronic code is incorrect. If you need a new key, contact your dealer/retailer who can obtain the correct key code. Also see Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-8. Notice: you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. Be sure you have spare keys. If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System If the vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system, it 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. At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any RKE system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: • Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. • Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. • Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. • If you are still having trouble, see your dealer/retailer or a qualiﬁed technician for service. 2-3 K (Unlock): Press this button to unlock all of the doors. The hazard lamps will ﬂash twice to indicate that unlocking has occurred and that the theft-deterrent system is deactivated. Sedan n (Lock/Unlock): Press this button to lock all of the doors. The hazard lamps will ﬂash once and the horn will sound to indicate that locking has occurred and that the theft-deterrent system is active. Press this button again to unlock all of the doors. The hazard lamps will ﬂash twice to indicate that unlocking has occurred and that the theft-deterrent system is deactivated. V (Remote Trunk Release): Press and hold this button for approximately one second to open the trunk. The LED light, on the transmitter, will ﬂash when the buttons on the transmitter are pressed. The lock and unlock buttons will not operate and the theft-deterrent system will not activate while the key is in the ignition. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation You can lock and unlock your vehicle’s doors from about 20 ft (6 m) away using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Hatchback Sedan The following functions may be available if your vehicle has the RKE system: Hatchback Q(Lock): Press this button to lock all of the doors. If all of the doors and the trunk or liftgate are closed, the hazard lamps will ﬂash once to indicate that locking has occurred and that the theft-deterrent system is active. 2-4 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer/retailer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer/retailer. When the dealer/retailer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once your dealer/retailer has coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of ﬁve transmitters matched to it. Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your RKE transmitter should last about two years. The battery is weak if the LED fails to illuminate or if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is probably time to change the battery. Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. Hatchback Sedan To replace the battery in the RKE transmitter, do the following: 1. Remove the screw from the back of the cover and open the cover of the transmitter. 2. Pull the transmitter out of the cover and carefully detach the sticker from the unit. Keep the sticker clean. 3. Remove the battery and replace it with the new one. Make sure the positive side of the battery faces up. Use one three-volt, CR1620, or equivalent, type battery. 4. Attach the sticker and put the transmitter unit in the cover. 2-5 5. Put the two halves back together and replace the screw. Make sure the cover is on tightly, so water will not get in. CAUTION: (Continued) 6. Test the transmitter operation. Doors and Locks Door Locks {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. (cid:129) Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-6 (cid:129) Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it. (cid:129) Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your key or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4. To manually unlock the front doors from the outside, insert the key and turn it toward the front of the vehicle. To manually lock the doors from the outside, insert the key and turn it toward the rear of the vehicle. All doors, except for the driver’s door, can be locked by pushing down the manual door lock and then closing the door. The driver’s door can only by locked from the outside by using the key or the optional remote keyless entry transmitter. From the inside, you can lock and unlock all of the doors by pushing or pulling the manual door lock located on each door. Central Door Unlocking System Your vehicle may be equipped with the central door unlocking system. This system is activated from the driver’s door. From the outside, you can lock or unlock all the doors by using either the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped. From the inside, you can lock or unlock all the doors by using the driver’s door lock switch while the driver’s door is closed. Door Ajar Reminder If one of the doors on the sedan is not closed properly while the ignition is on, the door ajar light on the instrument panel comes on and stays on until the doors are closed. If one of the doors on the hatchback is not closed properly while the ignition is on, the door ajar light on the secondary information center comes on and stays on until the doors are closed. 2-7 Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks on each rear door that prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. Using the Rear Door Security Lock 1. Move the lever up to lock. 2. Close the door. 3. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock. Notice: Pulling the inside door handle while the rear door security locks are engaged could damage your vehicle. Do not pull the inside door handle while the rear door security locks are engaged. The rear doors on your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside while this feature is in use. 2-8 Opening a Rear Door When the Security Lock is On 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2. Open the door from the outside. If you do not cancel the security lock, adults or older children who ride in the rear will not be able to open the rear door from the inside. You should let adults and older children know how to cancel the locks. Canceling the Rear Door Security Lock 1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside. 2. Move the lever down to unlock. 3. Do the same for the other rear door. The rear door locks can now be locked and unlocked normally. Lockout Protection This feature helps prevent locking the key in the car. The driver’s door can only be locked with the door closed. From the outside of the vehicle, close the driver’s door and lock it using the key or the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. This feature cannot guarantee that you will never be locked out of your vehicle. Always remember to take your key with you. Trunk {CAUTION: To open the trunk on your sedan from outside of your vehicle, insert the key into the lock cylinder and turn the key clockwise or use the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped. Remote Trunk Release It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: (cid:129) Make sure all other windows are shut. (cid:129) Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control System. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-30. If your vehicle has a trunk release button located on the driver’s door, you can open the trunk from inside your vehicle by pressing the release button. Trunk Release Button When closing the trunk, close from the center to ensure it fully latches. 2-9 (cid:129) If your vehicle has a trunk release lever located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat, you can open the trunk from inside your vehicle by pulling the release lever. Trunk Release Lever Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside. There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located on the underside of the trunk lid. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from the inside. 2-10 Liftgate (Hatchback) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftgate: (cid:129) Make sure all other windows are shut. (cid:129) Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control System on page 3-20. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-30. To open the liftgate on your hatchback from outside of the vehicle, insert the key into the lock cylinder and turn it counterclockwise or use the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped. Then pull up the handle above the license plate to open the liftgate. When closing the liftgate, close from the center to ensure it fully latches. To lock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock cylinder and turn it clockwise or use the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped. The liftgate can also be locked or unlocked by the central door unlocking system or remote keyless entry, if equipped. See Central Door Unlocking System on page 2-7 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4. 2-11 (cid:129) Windows {CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. 2-12 Manual Windows Use the window crank to open and close each window. The rear windows do not open fully. Power Windows {CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome from extreme heat in warm or hot weather and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children. When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows. If your vehicle has power windows, the switches are located on the driver’s door. In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its own window. The ignition must be turned to ON/RUN to use the power windows. To lower the window, press and hold the switch. To raise the window, lift up on the switch. Release the switch when the window reaches the desired level. 2-13 Window Lockout The window lockout is located with the driver’s power window switches. Press the lockout button to stop the front and rear passengers from using their window switches. The driver can still operate all the windows with the lockout on. Press the lockout button again to return to normal window operation. Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors. You can also remove them from the center mount and swing them to the side. Visor Vanity Mirror Your vehicle has vanity mirrors located on the back of the sun visors. Swing down the sun visor to expose the vanity mirror. 2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. Theft-Deterrent System Your vehicle may have a theft-deterrent system. The theft-deterrent system will not arm when you lock the doors using the key or the manual door lock. It arms only when you use the remote keyless entry transmitter. Arming the System To arm the system, do the following: 1. Close the doors, the windows, the hood, and the trunk or liftgate. Ensure that the windows are closed, as the system can be armed even if the windows are open. 2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF and remove the key from the ignition. If the key is inserted in the ignition, the transmitter will not arm the theft-deterrent system. 3. Lock the doors by pressing the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. • The LED light on the transmitter will ﬂash once. • All of the doors will lock. • The hazard warning lamps will ﬂash once and the horn will sound. • The security light will ﬂash to indicate that the theft-deterrent system is armed. For hatchback models, the security light is located on the secondary information center (SIC) on the center of the instrument panel. See Secondary Information Center (SIC) (Hatchback Only) on page 3-43. For sedan models, the security light is located on the center of the instrument panel near the clock. See Instrument Panel Overview on page 3-4. To avoid activating the alarm by accident, do one of the following: • Unlock the driver’s or passenger’s front door using the key. • Press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. Unlocking a door any other way will activate the alarm when a door or the trunk or liftgate is opened. If you do not want to arm the theft-deterrent system, lock the vehicle using the key or the manual door locks. Disarming the System To disarm the system, do one of the following: • Unlock the driver’s or passenger’s front door using the key. • Press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. − The LED light on the transmitter will ﬂash once. − All of the doors will unlock. − The hazard warning lamps will ﬂash twice. If the door is not opened or if the engine is not started within 30 seconds after disarming the system using the transmitter, all of the doors will automatically lock and the theft-deterrent mode will rearm. How the System Alarm is Activated If a door or the trunk or liftgate is opened without using the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the horn will sound and the lamps will ﬂash for up to 30 seconds. 2-15 How to Turn Off the System Alarm If the system alarm is active, it can be deactivated using one of the following methods: • Press the lock or unlock buttons on the remote keyless entry transmitter. • Unlock the driver’s or passenger’s front door using the key. Otherwise, the alarm will automatically stop after 30 seconds. The system will then lock the doors and rearm the theft-deterrent system. How to Detect a Tamper Condition If the hazard warning lamps ﬂash once when you press the lock or unlock buttons on the remote keyless entry transmitter, the theft-deterrent system alarm was activated while you were away. 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. 2-16 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. Immobilizer Operation Your vehicle may have a passive theft-deterrent system. The immobilizer system prevents your vehicle from being started by unauthorized persons. The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the ignition. You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system. The security light will come on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. If your vehicle has an immobilizer system, your vehicle has a special key that works with the theft-deterrent system. There is a transponder in the key head that is electronically coded. The correct key will start the vehicle. An invalid key immobilizes the engine. The immobilizer system isolates the power supply to the ignition system, the fuel pump and the fuel injectors. If the immobilizer system does not recognize the electronic code when the key is turned to START, the engine will not start and the security indicator will continue blinking. If your key is ever damaged, you may not be able to start your vehicle. When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the security light continues ﬂashing, there may be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. Turn the ignition off and try again. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-89. If the engine still does not start with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the ﬁrst key may be faulty. See your dealer/retailer who can have a new key made. Up to ﬁve keys may be programmed for the vehicle. If you lose or damage your keys, only a dealer/retailer can have new keys made. In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-8. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle. 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) 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. 2-17 Ignition Positions The ignition switch can be turned to four different positions with the key. {CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to LOCK/OFF will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could cause a collision. If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only to ACC/ACCESSORY. Do not push the key in while the vehicle is moving. 2-18 Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with your hand. Make sure the key is in all the way. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. LOCK/OFF: This position locks the steering wheel, ignition, shift lever and transmission. This is the only position in which you can insert or remove the key. If the steering wheel is locked, move it form right to left and turn the key to ACC/ACCESSORY. ACC/ACCESSORY: This position operates some of the electrical accessories, such as the radio, but not the climate control system. ON/RUN: This is the position the switch returns after you start the engine and release the key. The switch stays in ON/RUN when the engine is running. But even when the engine is not running, you can use ON/RUN to operate the electrical accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. START: This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The switch returns to ON/RUN for normal driving. Do not turn the key to START if the engine is running. Even if the engine is not running, ACC/ACCESSORY and ON/RUN allow you to operate electrical accessories, such as the radio. Starting the Engine Automatic Transmission Move the shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). The engine will not start in any other position — that is a safety feature. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. 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. Manual Transmission The shift lever should be in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the ﬂoor and start the engine. Your vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down — that is a safety feature. Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2. If it does not start, wait about 15 seconds and try again to start the engine by turning the ignition to START. Wait about 15 seconds between each try. When the engine has run about 10 seconds to warm up, your vehicle is ready to be driven. Do not run your engine at high speed when it is cold. If the weather is below freezing (32°F or 0°C), let the engine run for a few minutes to warm up. 2-19 3. If the engine still will not start, or starts but then stops, it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts brieﬂy but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for ﬁve or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Notice: The engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If electrical parts or accessories are added, 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 your vehicle’s warranty. Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater, if available, can help in cold weather conditions at or below 0°F (−18°C) for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plug in the coolant heater at least four hours before starting your vehicle. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment, near the battery. 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. 2-20 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/retailer in the area where you will be parking your vehicle. The dealer/retailer can give you the best advice for that particular area. Automatic Transmission Operation If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever is located on the console between the seats. Movement between certain positions requires pushing the release button on the front of the shifter. PARK (P): This position locks your front 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) (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-27. Ensure that the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the key is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P) while holding the brake pedal down, see Shifting Out of PARK (P) on page 2-28. 2-21 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. When shifting from NEUTRAL (N) to REVERSE (R), you need to apply the regular brake and push the release button on the front of the shifter and then forward. 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 4-17. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart while you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {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, 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 (D4): This position is for normal driving. When operating your vehicle in severe cold conditions, the transmission may be prevented from shifting into D4 gear until the transmission ﬂuid has warmed up to it’s operational temperature. 2-22 If your vehicle seems to start up rather Notice: slowly or not shift gears when you go faster, and you continue to drive your vehicle that way, you could damage the transmission. Have your vehicle serviced right away. You can drive in SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) for higher speeds until then. SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. Notice: Do not drive in SECOND (2) at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage the transmission. Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D4) as much as possible. Do not shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h) or you can damage your engine. FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (1), the transmission will not shift into ﬁrst gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. 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 your warranty. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place. If there is a malfunction with the automatic transmission, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) or the HOLD indicator light will turn on or ﬂash. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-49 or Hold Mode Light on page 3-48. Have your vehicle ﬁxed as soon as possible. 2-23 Hold Mode If your vehicle’s transmission has hold mode, you can select this mode to drive with some characteristics of a manual transmission. With hold mode turned on, the automatic transmission will stay in a speciﬁc gear range. For the Hatchback, the HOLD light will light up on the secondary information center. For the Sedan, the HOLD light will light up on the instrument panel cluster. See Hold Mode Light on page 3-48. When hold mode is activated, the transmission runs as follows: Selector Lever Position D4 Gear Range Third Gear Second Gear First Gear Hold Mode Features Winter Function Select hold mode while in AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D4) or SECOND (2) gear to help the vehicle maintain traction on slippery road surfaces, such as snow, mud, or ice. Manually Controlling Shift Select hold mode to use your automatic transmission like a three-speed manual transmission. Press the HOLD button on the shift lever console to turn on hold mode. Press the button again to turn off hold mode, and return to normal automatic transmission operation. 2-24 Manual Transmission Operation Five-Speed This is your shift pattern. Here is how to operate your manual transmission: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST (1) when you are going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you have come to a complete stop and it is hard to shift into FIRST (1), put the shift lever in NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1). SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5), the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to NEUTRAL. NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idle your engine. REVERSE (R): To back up, press down the clutch pedal, lift up the ring on the shift lever and shift into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. 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. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for parking your vehicle. 2-25 Shift Speeds {CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-33. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button. Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down. 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. The parking brake lever is located between the bucket seats. 2-26 Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) {CAUTION: {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 and set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-26 for more information. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pressing the button on the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). 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 the regular brake pedal down. If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without ﬁrst pushing the shift lock release button. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P). 2-27 Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) 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) (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-27. 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). Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your automatic transmission vehicle has an automatic transmission shift-lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-21. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P) while holding the brake pedal down, try this: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition off and remove the key. 3. Remove the cover over the shift-lock release slot by prying it off using a small, ﬂat object. The shift-lock release slot is located at the top of the shift lever. 2-28 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Before leaving your vehicle, do the following: 1. Hold the brake pedal down and ﬁrmly apply the parking brake. 2. Fully press in the clutch pedal and place the shift lever into the gear position as stated below: • When parking on level ground, place the shift lever into NEUTRAL. 4. Insert the key into the shift-lock release slot and press and hold the key. 5. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 6. Remove the key from the shift-lock release slot, insert the key into the ignition and start the engine. • When parking downhill, place the shift lever in REVERSE (R). • When parking uphill, place the shift lever in FIRST (1). 3. After shifting, turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF, remove the key and release the clutch. 7. Replace the shift-lock release slot cover. 8. Apply and hold the regular brake fully and release the parking brake. 9. Shift to the gear you want. 10. Have the system ﬁxed as soon as you can. 2-29 Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: (Continued) You might have exhaust coming in if: (cid:129) The exhaust system sounds strange or different. (cid:129) Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. (cid:129) Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. (cid:129) Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. (cid:129) Repairs were not done correctly. (cid:129) Your vehicle or the exhaust system has been modiﬁed improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: (cid:129) Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and (cid:129) Have your vehicle ﬁxed immediately. {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. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-30 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: {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 2-30. 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 4-13. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the automatic transmission 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 it is on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the automatic transmission shift lever to PARK (P), or the manual transmission shift lever to NEUTRAL. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. If you have an automatic transmission, see Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-27. 2-31 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. The day/night adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the lamps behind you. Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. Outside Manual Mirrors The outside rearview mirrors should be adjusted so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. 2-32 Adjust the outside manual mirrors using the control lever located next to the mirror. The outside rearview mirrors can be folded ﬂat against the side of the vehicle by pushing them toward the vehicle’s doors. Outside Power Mirror For sedan models, the control for the power mirrors is located on the instrument panel, left of the steering wheel. For hatchback models, the control for the power mirror is located on the driver’s door panel, above the power window buttons. To adjust the mirrors, do the following: 1. Select the mirror you want to adjust by moving the selector switch to L for the driver’s side mirror or R for the passenger’s side mirror. 2. To adjust the mirror, press the corresponding edges located on the four-way control pad to move the mirror in the direction that you want it to go - up, down, left or right. The ignition must be turned to ON/RUN to adjust the mirrors. 1. Select the mirror you want to adjust by pressing the left side of the selector switch for the driver’s side mirror or the right side for the passenger’s side mirror. 2. To adjust each mirror, press the corresponding edges located on the four-way control pad to move the mirror in the direction that you want it to go. The ignition must be turned to ON/RUN to adjust the mirrors. The outside rearview mirrors can be folded ﬂat against the side of the vehicle by pushing them toward the vehicle’s doors. 2-33 Outside Convex Mirror Storage Areas {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 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, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. Outside Heated Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature, when you operate the rear window defogger, the heated driver’s and passenger’s outside power mirrors are warmed to help clear them of ice, snow, and condensation. See “Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger” under Climate Control System on page 3-20 for more information. 2-34 Your vehicle has shopping hooks on each front seatback for your convenience. Lift the headrest to access the hooks. Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Cupholder(s) Sunglasses Storage Compartment There are two cupholders located in the center instrument panel, below the climate control system. To use the cupholder, push in on its outer edge. Then pull out the cupholder. After use, push in the cupholder until it latches. There is also a cupholder located in the rear of the center console. If your vehicle has this feature, the sunglasses storage compartment is located above the driver’s door. To open, pull down and hold the upper part of the cover. To close the compartment, let go of the cover and the compartment will automatically close. 2-35 Sunroof If the vehicle has this feature, the switch is located on the headliner between the sun visors. The sunroof will only operate when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. The sunroof can be opened to a vent position or it can be opened all of the way. You must manually open and close the sunshade. To open the sunroof to the vent position, open the sunshade. Then press and hold the driver’s side of the switch. To close the sunroof, press and hold the passenger’s side of the switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position. To fully open the sunroof, open the sunshade. Then press and hold the passenger’s side of the switch. To close the sunroof, press and hold the driver’s side of the switch. The sunroof will stop if the switch is released during operation. In both the vent and fully open positions, the air ﬂow can be adjusted by pushing and holding the switch until the sunroof moves to the desired position. The sunroof cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure. 2-36 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-8 Other Warning Devices ...................................3-8 Horn .............................................................3-8 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-9 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-9 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................3-10 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .................3-10 Flash-to-Pass ...............................................3-10 Windshield Wipers ........................................3-11 Windshield Washer .......................................3-12 Rear Window Wiper/Washer (Hatchback) .........3-12 Cruise Control ..............................................3-13 Exterior Lamps .............................................3-15 Headlamps on Reminder ................................3-16 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .......................3-16 Fog Lamps ..................................................3-17 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-17 Dome Lamp .................................................3-18 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver .....................3-18 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .............................3-18 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ......................3-19 Clock ..........................................................3-20 Climate Controls ............................................3-20 Climate Control System .................................3-20 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-24 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-24 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-26 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-27 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-29 Trip Odometer ..............................................3-29 Tachometer .................................................3-29 Safety Belt Reminders ...................................3-30 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-30 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator (Sedan) .......3-31 Charging System Light ..................................3-33 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-33 Antilock Brake System Warning Light ...............3-34 Hold Mode Light ...........................................3-35 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-35 Tire Pressure Light .......................................3-36 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-36 Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-39 Fog Lamp Light ............................................3-40 Cruise Control Light ......................................3-40 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Highbeam On Light .......................................3-40 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light .....3-40 Door Ajar Light .............................................3-41 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-41 Low Fuel Warning Light .................................3-42 Secondary Information Center (SIC) .................3-43 Secondary Information Center (SIC) (Hatchback Only) .......................................3-43 Clock (Hatchback Only) .................................3-44 Safety Belt Reminders ...................................3-44 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-45 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator (Hatchback) ..............................................3-46 Charging System Light ..................................3-47 Antilock Brake System Warning Light ...............3-48 Hold Mode Light ...........................................3-48 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-49 Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-52 Fog Lamp Light ............................................3-53 Cruise Control Light ......................................3-53 Door Ajar Light .............................................3-53 Audio System(s) .............................................3-54 AM-FM Radio (Single Display, Base Level) .......3-55 AM-FM Radio (Double Display, Base Level) .....3-56 Radio with CD (MP3/WMA) ............................3-60 Radio with Six-Disc CD (MP3/WMA) ................3-66 Using an MP3 (Radio with CD Player) .............3-72 Using an MP3 (Radio with Six-Disc Player) ......3-75 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......................3-78 Radio Reception ...........................................3-79 Care of Your CDs .........................................3-79 Care of the CD Player ...................................3-79 Fixed Mast Antenna (Hatchback) .....................3-80 Backglass Antenna (Sedan) ...........................3-80 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview Hatchback shown 3-4 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlet. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-24. B. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-27. C. Digital Clock and Secondary Information Center. See Clock on page 3-20 and Secondary Information Center (SIC) (Hatchback Only) on page 3-43. D. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-8. E. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-17. F. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-10. G. Horn. See Horn on page 3-8. H. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-54. I. Cupholder. See Cupholder(s) on page 2-35. J. Ashtray. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-19. K. Cigarette Lighter. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-19. L. Climate Control System. See Climate Control System on page 3-20. M. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-34. 3-5 Sedan shown 3-6 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlet. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-24. B. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-27. C. Digital Clock. See Clock on page 3-20. D. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-10. E. Horn. See Horn on page 3-8. F. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-54. G. Climate Control System. See Climate Control System on page 3-20. H. Ashtray. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-19. I. Cupholder. See Cupholder(s) on page 2-35. J. Cigarette Lighter. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-19. K. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-8. L. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-34. 3-7 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 to the right of the climate control system on the sedan. It is located in the center of the instrument panel on the hatchback. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key is not in the ignition switch. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. Press the button again to turn the ﬂashers off. 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. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. 3-8 Tilt Wheel Your vehicle has a tilt wheel which allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. The tilt wheel lever is located underneath the steering column slightly to the left. To tilt the steering wheel, hold the wheel and push the lever down. Then, move the wheel to a comfortable position and pull the lever up to lock the wheel in place. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Uplevel shown, Base similar The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-10. • 3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-10. • Flash-to-Pass. See Flash-to-Pass on page 3-10. • P Exterior Light Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-15. • - Fog Lamps, if equipped. See Fog Lamps on page 3-17. 3-9 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 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. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows ﬂash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers will not see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and then check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-89. 3-10 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal/multifunction lever away from you. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster also will be on if the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam, pull the turn signal lever toward you. Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then release the lever to turn them off. Windshield Wipers Sedan shown, Hatchback similar Use this lever located on the right side of the steering wheel to operate the windshield wipers. The ignition must be turned to ON/RUN to operate the windshield wipers. HI (High Speed): Move the lever to this position for wiping at high speed. LO (Low Speed): Move the lever to this position for steady wiping at low speed. INT (Intermittent): Move the lever to this position to choose a delayed wiping cycle. OFF: Move the lever to this position to turn off the windshield wipers. Misting Function Move the lever toward INT for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the windshield wipers start; then let go. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band toward INT longer. Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they are frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If the blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. 3-11 Windshield Washer To wash the windshield, pull the windshield washer/wiper lever toward you with the ignition turned to ON/RUN. Rear Window Wiper/Washer (Hatchback) {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. When the lever is released, the washers stop, but the wipers will continue to wipe for several cycles and will either stop or will resume at the speed being used previously. {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. Your vehicle may have a rear window washer/wiper. Operate the rear window washer/wiper system by pushing the windshield washer/wiper lever away from you. The wiper operates intermittently when the lever is in the ﬁrst position. Washer ﬂuid sprays onto the rear window and the wiper operates continuously when the lever is pushed to the second position. The rear window washer uses the same ﬂuid bottle as the windshield washer. However, the rear window washer will run out of ﬂuid before the windshield washer. If you can wash your windshield but not your rear window, check the ﬂuid level. 3-12 Cruise Control If your vehicle has cruise control, a speed of about 24 mph (39 km/h) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 24 mph (39 km/h). When the brakes are applied, or the clutch pedal if you have a manual transmission, the cruise control turns off. {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. 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. The cruise control pad is located on the inboard side of the steering wheel. 1. Press the ON-OFF button to turn cruise control on. 2. Accelerate to the speed desired. 3-13 3. Press the SET button and release it. The cruise control light will come on in the instrument panel cluster to show that the cruise control is on. 4. Take your foot off the accelerate pedal. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose the cruise control is set to a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, or the clutch pedal if you have a manual transmission. This shuts off the cruise control. But it does not need to be reset. Once the vehicle is going about 24 mph (39 km/h) or more, brieﬂy press the RESUME button. The vehicle returns to the chosen speed and stays there. If the RESUME button is held longer, the vehicle keeps going faster until the button is released or the brake pedal is applied. Do not hold in the RESUME button, unless you want the vehicle to go faster. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. • Use the accelerator pedal to get to a higher speed. Press the SET button, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will now cruise at the higher speed. • Press the RESUME button. Hold it there until the desired speed is reached, and then release the button. To increase the vehicle’s speed in very small amounts, brieﬂy press the RESUME button and then release it. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. The accelerate feature only works after the cruise control is turned on by pressing the SET button. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce the vehicle’s speed while using cruise control: • Press the SET button until the lower speed desired is reached, then release it. • To slow down in very small amounts, brieﬂy press the SET button. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. 3-14 Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle’s speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle’s speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle’s speed down. Applying the brake pedal will turn off the cruise control. Many drivers ﬁnd this to be too much trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: • Step lightly on the brake pedal, or press the clutch pedal, if you have a manual transmission. • Press the ON OFF button on the cruise control pad. Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased, when the cruise control or the ignition is turned off. Exterior Lamps Uplevel shown, Base similar The lever on the left side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp band has three positions: 3(Headlamps): Turn the band to this position to turn on the headlamps, together with the following: • Taillamps • License Plate Lamp • Instrument Panel Lights • Parking Lamps The headlamps automatically turn off when the ignition key is turned to LOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY. 3-15 ;(Parking Lamps): Turn the band to this position to turn on the parking lamps, together with the taillamps, license plate lamp, and instrument panel lights. OFF: Turn the band to this position to turn all lamps off, except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Headlamps on Reminder If the driver’s door is opened while the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY with the lamps left on, a warning chime will sound. 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 your low-beam headlamps come on when the following conditions are met: • The ignition is on. • The exterior lamp band is in OFF or in the parking lamp position. • The parking brake is released. An indicator light on instrument panel cluster will come on when the DRL system is on. When the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, parking lamps and instrument panel lights will not be illuminated unless you have turned the exterior lamps control to the parking lamp or headlamp position. The DRL system will turn off when one of the following conditions are met: • The ignition is off. • The parking brake is on. • The high-beam headlamps are on. • The low-beam headlamps are on. • The ﬂash-to-pass feature is used. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. 3-16 Fog Lamps If your vehicle has fog lamps, use them for better visibility in foggy or misty conditions. The band located on the middle of the turn signal/multifunction lever controls the fog lamps. While using the fog lamps, the ignition must be turned to ON/RUN and the low-beam headlamps or parking lamps must be on. Turn the band to ON to turn the fog lamps on. An indicator light comes on in the secondary information center on the hatchback or in the instrument panel cluster on the sedan, when the fog lamps are on. See Fog Lamp Light on page 3-53. Turn the band to OFF to turn the fog lamps off. The fog lamps will also turn off when the high-beam headlamps are turned on. When the high-beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will turn on again. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Hatchback Sedan The thumbwheel for this feature is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. Turn the thumbwheel to brighten or dim the lights. 3-17 Dome Lamp Your vehicle will have one of the following dome lamp switches. With Sunroof Without Sunroof The switches have three positions. ON: The light comes on and stays on. O(Door): The light comes on when a door is opened. The light turns off when all the doors are closed. OFF: The light remains off even when a door is opened. 3-18 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver This feature is designed to protect your vehicle’s battery against drainage from the taillamps, license plate lamps, instrument panel lights, and parking lamps. When the ignition is turned off, the power to these features will automatically turn off after 5 seconds once the driver’s door is closed. Accessory Power Outlet(s) With the accessory power outlet, you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. The accessory power outlet is located next to the parking brake on the center console. To use the outlet, remove the protective cap. When not in use, always cover the outlet with the protective cap. The accessory power outlet is operational when the ignition is turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery. Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating. Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer/retailer for additional information on accessory power outlets. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes. Check with your dealer/retailer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only. Improper use of the power outlet can cause Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter The ashtray is located at the lower part of the center instrument panel. To remove the front ashtray for cleaning, open the ashtray fully, press in the retaining tab and pull the bin out. If you put papers, pins, or other ﬂammable Notice: items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never put ﬂammable items in the ashtray. The cigarette lighter is located to the right of the front ashtray. To use it, turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, push the cigarette lighter in all the way and let go. When it is ready, it will pop back out. Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating. 3-19 Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle can be controlled with this system. Uplevel shown, Base similar, Hatchback only Clock If you have a sedan there is a digital clock located in the center of the instrument panel, above the center air outlets. When the ignition is turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, the time is displayed in the digital clock. There are three adjusting buttons for the digital clock: H (Hour): To go forward one hour, press the H button once. To go forward more than one hour, press and hold the button until the correct hour is reached. M (Minute): To go forward one minute, press the M button once. To go forward more than one minute, press and hold the button until the correct minute is reached. S (Set): To reset the time to the nearest hour, press the S button. For example, if the set button is pressed while the time is between 8:00 and 8:29, the display is set to 8:00. If this button is pressed while the time is between 8:30 and 8:59, the display is set to 9:00. After disconnecting the battery or replacing the fuse, reset the clock. If you have a hatchback there is a clock located in the Secondary Information Center (SIC), see Secondary Information Center (SIC) (Hatchback Only) on page 3-43. 3-20 Uplevel shown, Base similar, Sedan only Temperature Control: Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to manually increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. Turn the knob to the blue area for cool air and to the red area for warm air. 9(Fan): Turn the middle knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. In any setting other than off, the fan will run continuously with the ignition on. The fan must be on in order for the air conditioning compressor to run. To change the current mode, select one of the following from the right knob: Y(Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. \(Bi-Level): This mode directs about half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then directs the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. [(Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets. Some of the air will also be directed to the rear outlets. Be sure to keep the area under the front seats clear to allow the ﬂow of air to the rear compartment. The right knob can also be used to select the defog and defrost modes. Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section. ?(Recirculation): This mode keeps outside air from coming into the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside the vehicle more quickly. If your vehicle has a recirculation button (uplevel model), press the button to turn the recirculation mode on. When the button is pressed, an indicator light in the button comes on. Press the button again to return to outside air mode. 3-21 On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently. For quick cool down on hot days, do the following: 1. Select the vent mode. 2. Select the highest fan speed. 3. Press the A/C button. 4. Select the recirculation mode. 5. Select the coolest temperature. Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of the vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in the vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water might drip underneath the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. If your vehicle has a lever (base model), move the lever to choose the recirculation mode. Using the recirculation mode for extended periods may cause your windows to fog. If this happens, select the defrost mode. :(Outside Air): This mode brings outside air into the vehicle. If your vehicle has a recirculation button (uplevel model), press the button until the recirculation mode is turned off. Your vehicle will then return to outside air mode. If your vehicle has a lever (base model), move the lever to choose the outside air mode. A/C (Air Conditioning): If your vehicle has air conditioning, follow these steps to use the system. Start the engine and set the fan control knob to the desired speed. The air conditioning compressor does not operate when the fan control knob is in the off position. Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioning compressor on and off. When the A/C button is pressed, an indicator light in the button comes on to show that air conditioning is activated. 3-22 Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity or moisture condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. Select one of these available modes from the right knob. É (Defog): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and the ﬂoor outlets. A small amount of air is also directed to the outboard outlets for the side windows and to the instrument panel side outlets. When this mode is selected, the system runs the air-conditioning compressor. To defog the windows faster, turn the temperature control knob clockwise to the warmest setting. 1(Defrost): This mode directs the air to the windshield and the outboard outlets for the side windows. A small amount of air is also directed to the instrument panel side outlets. When this mode is selected, the system runs the air-conditioning compressor. To defrost the windows faster, turn the temperature control knob clockwise to the warmest setting. Do not drive the vehicle until all windows are clear. Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger Your vehicle may have a rear window and outside mirror defogger. This feature only works when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. Before using this feature, clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. <(Rear Window Defogger): Press this button to turn the rear window and outside mirror defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button comes to show that the feature is activated. If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, the rear window defogger will remain on until the button is pressed again or the engine is turned off. If your vehicle has air conditioning, the rear window defogger will turn off about 10 minutes after the button is pressed. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning the engine off. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid. 3-23 To change the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, use the following steps: 1. Open the glove box halfway down. 2. Grip the glove box by both the upper and lower sides and pull it out of its housing. Outlet Adjustment To open an outlet, press on its cover. Turn the cover to change the direction of the airﬂow. Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively. Passenger Compartment Air Filter Your vehicle may have a passenger compartment air ﬁlter. It is located behind the glove box and can be accessed after removing the glove box from its housing. The ﬁlter traps most of the pollen from air entering the module. The air cleaner/ﬁlter may need to be changed periodically. 3-24 3. Remove the four screws on the knee bolster. 4. Remove the knee bolster. 5. Remove the ﬁlter cover by pressing in on the bottom retaining tab and pulling the cover down. 6. Remove the old passenger compartment air ﬁlter. 7. Then reverse the steps to install the new air ﬁlter and replace the glove box. View the air ﬂow arrows on the ﬁlter before installing to ensure the ﬁlter is installed correctly. 3-25 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages on your vehicle. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As the details show on the next few pages, some warning lights come on brieﬂy when you start the engine just to let you know they are working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on as you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous. So please get to know your vehicle’s warning lights and gages. They can be a big help. 3-26 Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using, and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically. Your vehicle’s instrument panel cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. United States Hatchback shown, Canada Hatchback similar 3-27 United States Automatic Transmission Sedan shown, Canada Manual Transmission Sedan similar

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