2009 Chevrolet AVEO Owners Manual

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the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the horn will sound and the lamps will ﬂash for up to 30 seconds. How to Turn Off the System Alarm If the system alarm is active, it can be deactivated using one of the following methods: (cid:129) Press one of the buttons on the remote keyless entry transmitter. (cid:129) 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 button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, the theft-deterrent system alarm was activated while you were away. 2-17 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: The 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. 2-18 Ignition Positions The ignition switch has four different positions. { 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. Starting the Engine Automatic Transmission Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. 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. Manual Transmission The shift lever should be in N (Neutral) and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the ﬂoor and start the engine. The vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down. Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could cause damage to the switch or break the key. Use the correct key, make sure it is all the way in, and turn it only with your hand. If the key cannot be turned by hand, see your dealer/retailer. 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. The steering can bind with the wheels turned off center. If this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this doesn’t work, then the vehicle needs service. ACC/ACCESSORY: This position operates some of the electrical accessories, such as the radio, but not the climate control system. ON/RUN: This position can be used to operate the electrical accessories, and to display some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. The switch stays in this position when the engine is running. If you leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with the engine off, the battery could be drained. You may not be able to start the vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time. START: This is the position that starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch returns to ON/RUN for driving. Do not turn the key to START if the engine is running. 2-19 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 the engine gets warm. Notice: Holding the key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause the battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage the starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining the battery or damaging the starter. 2. If the engine does not start, wait about 15 seconds and try again. Wait about 15 seconds between each try. When the engine has run about 10 seconds to warm up, the vehicle is ready to be driven. Do not run the 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. 3. If the engine still will not start, or starts but then stops, it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing the 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 the 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 the vehicle warranty. 2-20 Engine Heater The engine heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in cold weather conditions at or below 0°F (−18°C). Vehicles with an engine heater should be plugged in at least four hours before starting. To Use the Engine Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Remove the extension cord from the trunk. Open the hood and connect the electrical cord (A) with the extension cord. 3. Plug the extension cord 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 both the extension cord and under hood electrical cord, and store them as they were before. This will keep them away from moving engine parts, and prevent damage. The length of time the heater should remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a dealer/retailer in the area where you will be parking the vehicle for the best advice on this. 2-21 Automatic Transmission Operation { 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 (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-29. If the 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. P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when you start the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. Ensure that 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 apply the brake pedal before you can shift from P (Park) when the key is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out of P (Park) while holding the brake pedal down, see Shifting Out of Park on page 2-30. 2-22 R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. When shifting from N (Neutral) to R (Reverse), you need to apply the brake pedal and push the release button on the front of the shifter. 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 4-15. N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart the engine while the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Also, use N (Neutral) when the 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, 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. 2-23 1 (First): This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than 2 (Second). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in 1 (First), 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 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. 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 3-32 or Hold Mode Light on page 3-30. Have the vehicle ﬁxed as soon as possible. D4 (Automatic Overdrive): This position is for normal driving. When operating the 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. Notice: slowly or not shift gears when you go faster, and you continue to drive the vehicle that way, you could damage the transmission. Have the vehicle serviced right away. You can drive in 2 (Second) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and D4 (Automatic Overdrive) for higher speeds until then. If the vehicle seems to start up rather 2 (Second): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use 2 (Second) on hills. It can help control vehicle speed as you go down steep mountain roads, while using the brakes off and on. Notice: Do not drive in 2 (Second) at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage the transmission. Use D4 (Automatic Overdrive) as much as possible. Do not shift into 2 (Second) unless you are going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h) or you can damage the engine. 2-24 Hold Mode If the vehicle’s transmission has hold mode, you can select this mode to allow the automatic transmission to stay in a speciﬁc gear range. The HOLD light will light up on the instrument panel cluster. See Hold Mode Light on page 3-30. 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 D4 (Automatic Overdrive) or 2 (Second) gear to help the vehicle maintain traction on slippery road surfaces, such as snow, mud, or ice. 2-25 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. You can shift into 1 (First) 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 1 (First), put the shift lever in N (Neutral) and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into 1 (First). 2 (Second): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into 2 (Second). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth) and 5 (Fifth): Shift into 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth) and 5 (Fifth), the same way you do for 2 (Second). 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 N (Neutral). N (Neutral): Use this position when you start or idle the engine. Manual Transmission Operation Five-Speed This is your shift pattern. 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal and shift into 1 (First). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. 2-26 R (Reverse): To back up, press down the clutch pedal, lift up the ring on the shift lever and shift into R (Reverse). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. 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. Also, use R (Reverse), along with the parking brake, for parking the vehicle. Shift Speeds { CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of the vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. Up-Shift Light If you have a manual transmission, you may have an up-shift light. This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel economy. When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road, and traffic conditions let you. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on. While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator. Ignore the light when you downshift. 2-27 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 3-28. 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. Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located between the bucket seats. 2-28 Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) { CAUTION: { 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 2-28 for more information. 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) 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 the vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, the vehicle is in P (Park). 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 the brake pedal down. Then see if you can move the shift lever away from P (Park) without ﬁrst pushing the shift lock release button. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into P (Park). 2-29 Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your 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 (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-29. 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). Shifting Out of Park Vehicles with an automatic transmission have a shift interlock system. You have to apply the brake pedal before you can shift from P (Park) when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-22. If you cannot shift out of P (Park) 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 hole cover from the shift lock slot by prying it off using a small, ﬂat object. The shift lock release slot is located at the top of the shift lever. 2-30 Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Before leaving the 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: (cid:129) When parking on level ground, place the shift lever into N (Neutral). (cid:129) When parking downhill, place the shift lever in R (Reverse). (cid:129) When parking uphill, place the shift lever in 1 (First). 3. After shifting, turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF, remove the key and release the clutch. 4. Insert the key into the shift lock slot and press and hold the key. 5. Shift to N (Neutral). 6. Remove the key from the slot, insert the key into the ignition and start the engine. 7. Replace the shift-lock release slot cover. 8. Apply and hold the brake pedal fully and release the parking brake. 9. Shift to the gear you want. 10. Have the vehicle ﬁxed as soon as you can. 2-31 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. Engine Exhaust { CAUTION: Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-32 CAUTION: (Continued) 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 different. (cid:129) The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or damage. (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. 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 on page 2-32. 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 it is on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the automatic transmission shift lever to P (Park), or the manual transmission shift lever to Neutral. Follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, see Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-29. 2-33 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view behind your vehicle. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you. Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. Outside Manual Mirrors Adjust the mirrors to see a little of the side of your vehicle. 2-34 Controls for the outside manual mirrors are located next to each mirror. Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return it to the original position. Outside Power Mirrors Outside Convex Mirror The control is located on the instrument panel, left of the steering wheel. { CAUTION: The ignition must be turned to ON/RUN to adjust the mirrors. To adjust the mirrors: 1. Select the mirror you want to adjust by moving the selector switch to L for the driver side mirror or R for the passenger side mirror. 2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror to the desired direction. Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to its original position. 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 seat. Outside Heated Mirrors For vehicles with this feature: < (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. See “Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger” under Climate Control System on page 3-18 for more information. 2-35 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. 2-36 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 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 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) RideAssist Information and Convenience Services 2-37 (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. 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 2-38 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. 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. Storage Areas Cupholders The vehicle has shopping hooks on each front seatback. Lift the headrest to access the hooks. Glove Box Lift up on the glove box lever to open it. Two cupholders are located in the center instrument panel, below the climate control system. To use the cupholder, push in on the cover, then pull it out. After use, push in the cupholder until it latches. There is also a cupholder located in the rear of the center console. 2-39 Sunglasses Storage Compartment Sunroof On vehicles with this feature, the switch is located on the headliner between the sun visors. The sunroof only operates 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. 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, press and hold the passenger’s side of the switch. The sunshade opens with the sunroof. 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. Close the sunshade manually. 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. For vehicles with 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. Release the cover and the compartment will automatically close. 2-40 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Horn .............................................................3-6 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ........................3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..................3-8 Flash-to-Pass .................................................3-8 Windshield Wipers ..........................................3-8 Windshield Washer .........................................3-9 Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...........................3-10 Cruise Control ..............................................3-10 Exterior Lamps .............................................3-13 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .......................3-14 Fog Lamps ..................................................3-15 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-15 Dome Lamp .................................................3-16 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver .....................3-16 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .............................3-16 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ......................3-17 Clock ..........................................................3-17 Climate Controls ............................................3-18 Climate Control System .................................3-18 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-21 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-22 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-23 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-24 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-25 Trip Odometer ..............................................3-25 Tachometer .................................................3-25 Safety Belt Reminders ...................................3-26 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-26 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...................3-27 Charging System Light ..................................3-28 Up-Shift Light ...............................................3-28 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-28 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light .....3-30 Hold Mode Light ...........................................3-30 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-31 Tire Pressure Light .......................................3-31 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-32 Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-34 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Change Engine Oil Light ................................3-35 Fog Lamp Light ............................................3-35 Cruise Control Light ......................................3-36 Highbeam On Light .......................................3-36 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light ...........................................3-36 Door Ajar Light .............................................3-36 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-37 Low Fuel Warning Light .................................3-38 Trip Computer ................................................3-38 Audio System(s) .............................................3-40 AM-FM Radio ...............................................3-41 Radio with CD ..............................................3-46 Using an MP3 ..............................................3-54 XM Radio Messages .....................................3-56 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......................3-57 Radio Reception ...........................................3-58 Fixed Mast Antenna (Hatchback) .....................3-58 Backglass Antenna (Sedan) ...........................3-59 Multi-Band Antenna .......................................3-59 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Outlet Adjustment on page 3-21. B. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-24. C. Clock on page 3-17. D. Hood Release on page 5-12. E. Horn on page 3-6. F. Audio System(s) on page 3-40. G. Climate Control System on page 3-18. H. Ashtray. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-17. I. Cupholders on page 2-39. J. Cigarette Lighter. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-17. K. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. L. Glove Box on page 2-39. 3-5 Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located to the right of the climate control system on the sedan. | Hazard Warning Flasher: Press to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press the button again to turn the ﬂashers 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. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel lets the steering wheel be adjusted. The tilt wheel lever is located underneath the steering column slightly to the left. Pull the lever down to move the steering wheel up or down. Pull the lever up to lock the wheel in place. Do not adjust the tilt lever while driving. 3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals 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 P : Exterior Light Control # : Fog Lamps, if equipped Flash-to-Pass Feature. Information for these features is on the pages following. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster ﬂashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the 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 completed. The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is released. If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrow ﬂashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-87. 3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer The headlamps must be on for this feature to work. Push the turn signal lever away from you to turn the high beams on. This instrument panel cluster light 3 comes on while the high beams are on and the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. Pull the lever towards you to return to low beams. Flash-to-Pass This feature is used to signal to the vehicle ahead that you want to pass. Pull the turn signal/multifunction lever towards you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then release the lever to turn them off. 3-8 Windshield Wipers Sedan shown Hatchback shown Windshield Washer To use this feature the ignition must be turned to ON/RUN. Pull the windshield washer/wiper lever toward you to spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield. The spray continues until the lever is released. The wipers will run a few times and either stop or will resume at the speed being used previously. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-33 for information on ﬁlling the windshield washer ﬂuid. { 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. The lever is located on the right side of the steering column. The ignition must be turned to ON/RUN to operate the windshield wipers. Move the lever to one of the following positions: HI (High Speed): For steady wiping at high speed. LO (Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed. INT (Intermittent): Move to this position for a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the band on the windshield wiper toward FAST or SLOW for a shorter or longer delay between wipes. The wiper speed can only be adjusted when the lever is in the INT position. OFF: Turns the windshield wipers off. 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 more wipes are needed, hold the band toward INT longer. 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 become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-50. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers. A circuit breaker stops them until the motor cools. 3-9 Cruise Control For vehicles with cruise control, a speed of about 24 mph (39 km/h) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. 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 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. Rear Window Wiper/Washer { 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. The vehicle may have a rear window wiper/washer. Turn the rear wiper/washer band to operate the rear window wiper/washer. OFF: Turns the rear window wiper/washer off. Z : Turns the rear wiper on for intermittent wipes. Y : Sprays washer ﬂuid onto the rear window and the wiper operates continuously. The windshield washer reservoir is used for the windshield and rear window. Check the ﬂuid level if either washer is not working. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-33. 3-10 The cruise control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel. I / O (On/Off): Press to turn the cruise control on or off. RES+ (Resume/Accelerate): Press to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed. SET– (Set/Coast): Press to set the speed or make the vehicle decelerate. 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. Press I / O to turn cruise control on. 2. Accelerate to the speed desired. 3. Press the SET– button and release it. The cruise control light comes on in the instrument panel cluster to show that the cruise control is on. 4. Take your foot off the accelerate pedal. 3-11 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 speed while using cruise control: (cid:129) Press 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. Resuming a Set Speed If 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, the cruise control shuts off. But it does not need to be reset. Once the vehicle is going about 24 mph (39 km/h) or more, brieﬂy press the RES+ button. The vehicle returns to the previously set speed and stays there. If the RES+ button is held, the vehicle speed will continue to increase until the button is released or the brake pedal is applied. Do not hold in the RES+ 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. (cid:129) Use the accelerator pedal to get to a higher speed. Press the SET− button, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. (cid:129) Press the RES+ button. Hold it there until the desired speed is reached, and then release it. To increase the vehicle speed in small amounts, brieﬂy press the RES+ button and then release it. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. 3-12 (cid:129) 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. 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, or press the clutch pedal, if you have a manual transmission. (cid:129) Press I / O 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): Turns on the headlamps, together with the following: Taillamps License Plate Lamp Instrument Panel Lights (cid:129) Parking Lamps The headlamps automatically turn off when the ignition key is turned to LOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY. 3-13 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) When the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, parking lamps and instrument panel lights do not come on unless the exterior lamps control is turned to the parking lamp or headlamp position. The DRL system turns 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. The regular headlamp system should be used when needed. ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps, together with the taillamps, license plate lamp, and instrument panel lights. OFF: Turns all the lamps off, except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. The DRL system makes the 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 comes on when the DRL system is on. 3-14 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Fog Lamps For vehicles with fog lamps, they are controlled by the # band located on the middle of the turn signal/ multifunction lever. To use 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 # to turn the fog lamps on. The band automatically returns to its starting position when released. The fog lamp indicator light comes on in the instrument panel cluster. See Fog Lamp Light on page 3-35. To turn the fog lamps off, turn the band to # again. The fog lamp indicator light will go 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. 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. 3-15 Dome Lamp The vehicle has a dome lamp. 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. Inadvertent Power Battery Saver This feature is designed to protect the vehicle’s battery against drainage. If the exterior lamps control is left in the ; or 2 position, the key is removed and the driver door is opened, the lights will turn off automatically. If the key is removed and the driver door is opened while the dome lamp is on, the dome lamp will not turn off automatically. Accessory Power Outlet(s) Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone. The accessory power outlet is located next to the parking brake on the center console. 3-16 To use the accessory power 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 the vehicle can damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle 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. Improper use of the power outlet can cause Notice: damage not covered by the warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only. If papers, pins, or other ﬂammable items are 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. Notice: put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage the 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. Clock 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 buttons for adjusting the digital clock: H (Hour): Press once to go forward one hour. To go forward more than one hour, press and hold the button until the correct hour is reached. M (Minute): Press once to go forward one minute. To go forward more than one minute, press and hold the button until the correct minute is reached. S (Set): Press to reset the time to the nearest hour. 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. 3-17 Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control System with Heater and Air Conditioning A. Temperature Control B. Fan Control C. Air Delivery Mode D. Air Conditioning (A/C) E. Recirculation F. Rear Window Control Defogger 3-18 Climate Control System with Heater Only A. Temperature Control B. Fan Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control D. Rear Window Defogger E. Outside Air/ Recirculation OFF: Turns the fan off. Temperature Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature of the air ﬂowing from the system. 9 (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. The fan must be turned on to run the air conditioning compressor. Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the current airﬂow mode. Select from the following air delivery modes: Y (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. \ (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel and ﬂoor outlets. [ (Floor): Air is directed to the ﬂoor outlets, with some air directed to the rear outlets. Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow the ﬂow of air to the rear compartment. É(Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, ﬂoor, and side window outlets. When this mode is selected, the system automatically runs the air-conditioning. To defog the windows faster, turn the temperature control to the warmest setting. 1 (Defrost): This mode quickly clears the windshield of fog or frost. Air is directed to the windshield and side window outlets. When this mode is selected, the system automatically runs the air-conditioning. To defrost the windows faster, turn the temperature control to the warmest setting. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. A/C (Air Conditioning): For vehicles with air conditioning, follow these steps to use the system. Turn 9 to the desired speed. The air conditioning does not operate when the fan control knob is in the off position. Press A/C to turn the air conditioning on and off. When A/C is pressed, an indicator light comes on to show that the air conditioning is on. 3-19 For quick cool down on hot days, do the following: 1. Open the windows to let hot air escape. 2. Press ? . 3. Press A/C. 4. Select the coolest temperature. 5. Select the highest 9 speed. 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 under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. ? (Recirculation): This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle. For vehicles with a recirculation button, press the button to turn the recirculation mode on. An indicator light comes on to show that the recirculation is on. Press the button again to return to outside air mode. For vehicles with a lever, move the lever to choose the recirculation mode. Using the recirculation mode for extended periods may cause the windows to fog. If this happens, select the defrost mode. : (Outside Air): This mode brings outside air into the vehicle. For vehicles with a recirculation button, press the button until the recirculation mode is turned off. The vehicle then returns to the outside air mode. For vehicles with a lever, move the lever to choose the outside air mode. 3-20 Outlet Adjustment To open an outlet, press on its cover. Turn the cover to change the direction of the airﬂow. Operation Tips (cid:129) 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 the vehicle. (cid:129) Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. (cid:129) Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively. Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger For vehicles with a rear window and outside mirror defogger, they only work 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. < (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window and outside mirror defogger on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the feature is on. If the vehicle does not have air conditioning, the rear window defogger may turn off about 10 minutes after the button is pressed. If it remains on, it can be turned off by pressing < again or by turning off the engine. If the vehicle has air conditioning, the rear window defogger turns off about 10 minutes after the button is pressed. The defogger can also be turned off 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 the vehicle warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid. 3-21 Passenger Compartment Air Filter For vehicles with a passenger compartment air ﬁlter, it is located behind the glove box. It can be accessed after removing the glove box from its housing. Pollen and dust are removed by the ﬁlter. The air cleaner/ﬁlter may need to be changed periodically. 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. 3-22 3. Remove the ﬁlter cover by pressing in on the bottom retaining tab and pulling the cover down. 4. Replace the air conditioner ﬁlter. 5. View the air ﬂow arrows on the ﬁlter before installing to ensure the ﬁlter is installed correctly. Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators 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 prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Some warning lights come on brieﬂy when the engine is started to indicate they are working. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous. 3-23 Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to show how the vehicle is running. It indicates how fast the vehicle is going, how much fuel is being used, and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. The vehicle’s instrument panel cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. United States Manual Transmission shown, Canada and Automatic Transmission similar 3-24 Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the vehicle’s speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Trip Odometer The trip odometer can record the number of miles, used in the United States, or kilometers, used in Canada, traveled for up to two trips. Cycle between the odometer and trip odometers A and B by pressing the reset button located in the lower right area of the speedometer. Press the reset button to tell how many miles or kilometers have been recorded on either Trip A or Trip B since the trip odometer was last set back to zero. To reset each trip odometer to zero, press and hold the reset button. The reset button resets only the trip odometer that is being displayed. Each trip odometer must be reset individually. Tachometer If the engine is operated above 6,500 rpm, The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: the vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer above 6,500 rpm. 3-25 Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started this light and chime comes on and stays on for several seconds to remind the people to fasten their safety belts. The light also begins to ﬂash. This cycle repeats if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is moving. If the driver safety belt is already buckled, neither the light nor chime comes on. Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-60. 3-26 This light comes on when the vehicle is started, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. When the light goes out this indicates the system is functioning properly. If the airbag readiness light stays on or comes on while driving, the airbag system may not work properly. Have the vehicle serviced right away. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-67 for important safety information. The vehicle has a passenger airbag status indicator near the clock, located in the center of the instrument panel. United States Canada When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol, to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped). If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) is enabled (may inﬂate). If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped). If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer/retailer for service. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-26 for more information, including important safety information. 3-27 Charging System Light Up-Shift Light The vehicle may have an up-shift light. This light will come on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned on, and the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. It should go out when the engine is started. If it stays on, or comes on while driving, there may have a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your dealer/retailer. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery. If a short distance must be driven with the light on, turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner to help reduce the drain on the battery. When this light comes on, shift to the next higher gear if weather, road, and traffic conditions allow. See Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-26 for more information. Brake System Warning Light The vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop the vehicle. For good braking, both parts need to work. 3-28 If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when the parking brake is set. The light will stay on if the parking brake does not fully release. If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released, it means there is a brake problem. If the light comes on while driving, carefully pull off the road and stop. The pedal may be harder to push or may go closer to the ﬂoor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-24. United States Canada { CAUTION: The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. 3-29 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF or if the light comes on, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. See your dealer/retailer. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the brakes will still work, but the antilock brakes will not work. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the antilock brakes will not work and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-28. The ABS warning light will come on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. This is normal. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. Hold Mode Light If the vehicle has this feature, this light comes on when the hold mode is active. If the HOLD mode light ﬂashes, have the vehicle checked. See “Hold Mode” under Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-22 for more information. 3-30 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Tire Pressure Light United States Canada The vehicle has an engine coolant temperature gage. With the ignition turned to ON/RUN, this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, the engine is too hot. It means that the engine coolant has overheated. If the vehicle has been operating under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-30. For vehicles with the tire pressure light, it comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are signiﬁcantly underinﬂated. Stop and check the tires as soon as it is safe to do, and inﬂate them to the proper pressure. See Tires on page 5-51 for more information. When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light ﬂashes for about a minute and then stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence will repeat with every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-59 for more information. 3-31 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It makes sure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. This light comes on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the check engine light comes on and stays on, while the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Heeding the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: If the vehicle is continually driven with this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle’s fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle’s emission controls and can cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 5-3. This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing: A misﬁre condition has been detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. 3-32 The following can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: (cid:129) Reduce vehicle speed. (cid:129) Avoid hard accelerations. (cid:129) Avoid steep uphill grades. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park the vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps and see your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. An emission system malfunction might be corrected by doing the following: (cid:129) Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling the Tank on page 5-8. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. If the vehicle has been driven through a deep puddle of water, the vehicle’s electrical system might be wet. The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. (cid:129) Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and may cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. If one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. If none of the above have made the light turn off, have your dealer/retailer check the vehicle. The dealer/retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. 3-33 (cid:129) Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the vehicle pass an inspection: The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on with the engine running, or if the key is in the ON/RUN and the light is not on. The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD II (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if the battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II system readiness, your dealer/retailer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. 3-34 Oil Pressure Light If the vehicle has low engine oil pressure, this light will stay on after the engine is started, or come on while driving. This indicates that the engine is not receiving enough oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it ﬁxed immediately by your dealer/retailer. The oil light could also come on in three other situations: (cid:129) When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test to show it is working. The light will go out when the ignition is turned on. If it does not come on with the ignition on, there may be a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it ﬁxed right away. If the vehicle comes to a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. This is normal. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) { CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Once the engine oil has been changed, the engine oil life system must be reset. After reset, the change engine oil light goes out. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-18, Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 and Engine Oil on page 5-16 for more information. Fog Lamp Light For vehicles with this feature, the fog lamps light will come on when the fog lamps are in use. The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 3-15 for more information. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. Change Engine Oil Light The vehicle may have an engine oil life system that indicates when the oil needs to be changed. When the change engine oil light comes on, it means that the engine oil needs to be changed. 3-35 Cruise Control Light If the vehicle has cruise control, this light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light This light turns on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps are on. The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 3-10 for more information. Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 3-14 for more information. Door Ajar Light The door ajar light comes on and stays on until all doors, trunk and liftgate are closed and completely latched. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8 for more information. 3-36 If the key is in the ignition while the driver’s door is open, a warning chime also sounds. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gage: (cid:129) At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to ﬁll the tank. The indicator moves a little when turning a corner or speeding up. The gage goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off. Fuel Gage United States Canada The fuel gage indicates about how much fuel is left when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. When the tank nears empty, the low fuel warning light will come on. There is still a little fuel left, but the vehicle’s fuel tank should be ﬁlled soon. See Low Fuel Warning Light on page 3-38 for more information. An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is located. 3-37 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Low Fuel Warning Light This light comes on when the vehicle is low on fuel. The low fuel warning light comes on when there is approximately 1.7 gallons (6.0 liters) of fuel remaining in the tank. To turn the light off, add fuel to the fuel tank. See Filling the Tank on page 5-8. Trip Computer The vehicle may have trip computer, it provides the driver with driving information such as the driving distance for the remaining fuel, outside temperature, average fuel economy, and driving time. The trip computer button is located in the lower right area of the tachometer. Each time you press it, the display cycles through the available choices. Range for Remaining Fuel This display shows the approximate number of remaining miles the vehicle can be driven without refueling. The minimum display for the range is 45 miles (72 km). Once the minimum display range is under 45 miles (72 km), you will see dashes on the display. 3-38 The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle’s fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. This estimate will change if driving conditions change. For example, if driving in traffic and making frequent stops, this display may read one number, but if the vehicle is driven on a freeway, the number may change even though the same amount of fuel is in the fuel tank. This is because different driving conditions produce different fuel economies. Generally, freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving. Outside Temperature This display shows the approximate outside temperature. Average Fuel Economy This display shows the approximate average miles per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated based on the number of mpg recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. To reset the average fuel economy press and hold the trip computer button. Driving Time This display can be used as a timer. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset. The timer is only running while the vehicle is moving. To reset the driving time press and hold the trip computer button. 3-39 Audio System(s) Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to become familiar with its features. { CAUTION: Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others. Do not give extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving. This system provides access to many audio and non audio listings. To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: (cid:129) Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system. (cid:129) Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset radio stations. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 4-2. Notice: Contact your dealer/retailer before adding any equipment. Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the vehicle’s engine, radio, or other systems, and could damage them. Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone equipment. 3-40 AM-FM Radio Finding a Station BAND: Press to choose FM, AM, or XM™ (if equipped). The display will show the selection. u SEEK: Press to seek the next radio station with a strong signal in the selected band. t SEEK: Press to seek the previous radio station with a strong signal in the selected band. [ TUNE: Press to go to the next station manually. r TUNE: Press to go to the previous station manually. SCAN: Press to scan radio stations. The radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next station. Press this button again to stop scanning. The radio only scans stations with a strong signal in the selected band. AST (Automatic Store): Twelve preset stations with the strongest reception in the area can be automatically stored. The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected AM or FM band. If the Automatic Store function is started in the FM band, only FM stations are stored in preset pages A1 and A2. 3-41 Playing the Radio O (Power/Volume): Press and release to turn the system on. Press and hold this knob for more than two seconds to turn the system off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. When the system is on, press and release O to mute the system. Press and release O again to turn the sound back on. If the Automatic Store function is started in the AM band, only AM stations are stored in A1 and A2. A combination of AM, FM and XM (if equipped) stations can be stored manually into the other four favorite pages. To use Automatic Store: 1. Press and hold AST to use Auto Store mode. 2. Press the pushbutton below the ON tab on the radio display. 3. Automatic Store searches for radio stations with a strong signal and automatically set presets A1 and A2 with new stations. 4. After all stations are set, press the pushbutton below the arrow tab on the radio display to return to the main radio screen To reset the automatically stored radio stations, press and hold AST. Then press the pushbutton below the RESE tab on the radio display. If no stations are stored on preset pages A1 and A2, the RESE option does not appear in the radio display. When the Automatic Store function is used, any stations that were previously set will be deleted and replaced with new stations. Storing a Radio Station Drivers are encouraged to set up radio station favorites while the vehicle is in P (Park). Tune to favorite stations using the pushbuttons, favorites button, and steering wheel controls. See Defensive Driving on page 4-2. A maximum of 36 stations can be programmed as favorites using the six pushbuttons positioned below the

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