2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Owners Manual

. -3'-".' Notice: Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent theft. You can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have spare keys.

If your vehicle is equipped with the Onstar@ system with an active subscription and you lock your keys inside the vehicle, Onstar@ may be able to send a command to unlock your vehicle. See OnStap System on page 2-36 for more information. Remote Keyless Entry System

If equipped, the remote keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.

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At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry 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 or resynchronization is necessary. See “Battery Replacement’’ and “Resynchronization” under “Remote Keyless Entry System Operation” following this section. If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.

Remote Keyless Entry System Operation

If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. In addition, the system illuminates the interior lamps for a set period of time. Also, a content theft security system can be activated to monitor and set a horn alarm if the vehicle’s door or trunk is opened without first unlocking the door or trunk with the remote keyless entry transmitter. The remote keyless entry system consists of a receiver, which is located in the vehicle, and two hand held transmitters.

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The following functions are

LOCK: All doors will automatica!ly lock when the LOCK button is pressed. In addition, if all doors and the trunk are closed, the headlamps will flash once, the interior lamps will turn off, and the vehicle content theft security system will arm. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2- 16.

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6# (Trunk Release): The trunk will unlock when the vehicle symbol on the transmitter is pressed, as long as the trunk lockout is not engaged. You can open the trunk with the transmitter when the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (3 km/h). The headlamps will flash twice. & (Panic): The horn will sound and the headlamps and interior lamps will flash alternately when the panic button is pressed. This can be turned off by pressing the panic button again or by turning the ignition to ON. The alarm will sound for two minutes unless cancelled by the driver. Your dealer can change the settings to disable the headlamp flash and horn chirp features Your dealer can also change the settings to allow the horn to chirp twice on the first press of the UNLOCK button. See your dealer for more information. Radio Personalization \/-, ._ , ,-h:-l- depending on which keyless entry transmitter you use to unlock the doors. The radio will recall all the stored settings associated with that transmitter. Any radio setting changes will be assigned to the transmitter last used to unlock the doors. This feature can be disabled by your dealer if you desire. Contact your dealer for further information.

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Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry 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. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it. Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s 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.

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To replace the battery in the transmitter: 1. Use a coin or similar object to separate the bottom

half from the top half of the transmitter.

2. Remove the battery and replace it with the new one. Make sure the positive side of the battery faces down. For battery replacement, use a three-volt battery, type CR2032, or equivalent.

3. Read the instructions inside the case. 4. Put the two halves back together. Make sure the

cover is on tightly, so water won’t get in.

5. Check the operation of the transmitter with your

vehicle. If the transmitter does not work, try resynchronizing the transmitter with the receiver.

Resynchronization Your remote keyless entry system is equipped with a security system that prevents anyone from recording and playing back your signal. The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver. The receiver will not respond to a signal that has been sent to it more than once. Normally, the transmitter and receiver resynchronize automatically. However, under certain circumstances, manual resynchronization may be required.

To resynchronize your transmitter and receiver, follow these directions:

1. Stand close to your vehicle. 2. Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on

the transmitter at the same time.

3. Hold the buttons for at least 10 seconds. During this

time, the doors should lock and unlock once. This confirms the resynchronization. If the doors do not lock and unlock, see your dealer for service.

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There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. Use your key to lock and unlock your vehicle from the outside. If your vehicle is equipped with a remote keyless entry system, you can also use it to lock and unlock your vehicle. See Remote Keyless Entry Sysfem on page 2-3.

To lock the door from the inside, push the locking lever forward.

To unlock the door, pull the locking lever rearward.

Doors and Locks

Door Locks

vlllocked doors can be dangerous.

Passengers - especially children - can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle won’t open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive. 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. 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.

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Power Door Locks

Rear Door Security Locks

If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock or unlock all doors on your vehicle from the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock switch.

If your vehicle is a four-door model, it is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors on your vehicle from the inside.

Press the lower portion of the switch to lock the doors. Press the upper portion of the switch to unlock the doors. The locking lever on each rear door works only that door’s lock. It won’t lock (or unlock) all of the doors - that’s a safety feature.

Using the Rear Door Security Lock 1. Use a key to move the lock all the way up. 2. Close the door. 3. DO the same thing to the other rear door lock. The rear doors on your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use.

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Opening a Rear Door When the Security Lock is On 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2. Then open the door from the outside. If you don’t cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who ride in the rear won’t 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. Use a key to move the lock all the way down. 3. Do the same for the other rear door. The rear door lock will now work normally.

Lockout Protection If your vehicle is equipped with remote keyless entry, you have lockout protection. This feature stops the power door locks from locking when the keys are in the ignition and the door is open. If the power door lock switch is pressed when a door is open and the key is in the ignition, all the doors will lock and the driver’s door will unlock. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, open your door and set the locks from the inside. Then get out and close the door.

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Trunk To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the key ana turn the trunk lock cylinder or use the remote keyless entry transmitter if your vehicle has one. When closing the trunk, close from the center to ensure it fully latches. Although you may use one hand to unlock the trunk, it is recommended that two hands on the upper surface be used to close the trunk.

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Make sure all other windows are shut. 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 Controls” in the Index.

0 If you have air outlets on or under the

instrument panel, open them all the way.

See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.

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Remote Trunk Release

Remote Trunk Release Lockout

Your remote trunk release is equipped with a lockout feature. The switch is located on the inside of the trunk lid, mounted to the trunk lid latch.

Press the remote trunk release button, located on the lower left side of the instrument panel, to release the trunk lid. If your vehicle is equipped with the remote keyless entry system, the daytime running lamps will flash twice. Make sure the remote trunk release lockout feature is not activated. Also, the remote trunk release will only work when either the ignition is in OFF or ACCESSORY, the parking brake is engaged or the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (3 km/h).

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To turn the lockout on, slide the switch all the way to the left to ON. To turn the lockout off, slide the switch all the way to the right to OFF. When the lockout is on, the remote trunk release button will not release the trunk lid. However, the trunk lid can still be opened with the key, but not with the keyless entry transmitter if your vehicle has one.

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Notice: The emergency trunk release handle is not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk. improper use of the emergency trunk release nanaie couia ciamage ii.

There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located on the inside of the trunk lid of your vehicle. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle up to open the trunk from the inside. Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit To help prevent a child from becoming trapped in your trunk, you can order a trap-resistant trunk kit from your dealer. This kit includes: 0 a modified trunk latch,

a lighted release handle, and seatback tethers (for vehicles with folding rear seatbacks).

See your dealer for additional information.

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Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.

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Manual Windows

On a vehicle with manual windows, use the window crank to open and close each window.

TO lower a window, press and hold the rear of the switch. To raise the window, press and hold the switch forward. Express-Down Window The driver’s window switch has an express-down feature. The driver’s window can be opened to the desired position by pressing the rear of the switch to the first detent. To use the express-down feature, press the rear of the switch all the way down. The window will continue going down until fully opened. To stop the window while it is lowering, briefly press the switch forward, then release it. WindOW bQCk-QUa Four-door models also have a lock-out switch. Press the lock-out switch to disable the rear passenger’s power window switches. This will prevent rear passengers from opening and closing the windows. The driver can still control all windows with the switch in the lock position.

If your vehicle has this feature, the switches on the center console control each of the power windows when the ignition is on. In addition, on four-door models, each rear passenger door has a control switch for its own window.

Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them to the side.

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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. However, there are ways you can help.

Content Theft-Deterrent Arming the System With the ignition off, pressing the remote keyless entry transmitter LOCK button will arm the system immediately after all doors and the trunk are closed. If the transmitter LOCK button is pressed again within five seconds, the horn will chirp to confirm that the system has been armed. Once the system is armed, the THEFT SYSTEM light on your instrument panel will flash and remain flashing. This confirms the system is armed and monitoring the doors and trunk. If the light is on solid, the system is not properly activated due to either a door or the trunk being ajar. If you don’t want to arm the system, lock the car with the lock levers on the doors or with the power door lock switch.

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Disarming the System If the system is armed, pressing the UNLOCK button on the transmitter will disarm the system. The THEFT SYSTEM light will stop flashing. If the system is armed, turning the key to START will also disarm the system. If the system is armed and the trunk is opened using the trunk release button on the transmitter, the system will temporarily disarm itself and re-arm when the trunk has been closed. This allows the customer to exit the vehicle, lock the doors using the transmitter, and open the trunk using the transmitter without having to disarm and subsequently re-arm the system. How the System Alarm is Activated If the system is armed, opening any door or trunk, or using a wrong key to start the vehicle will cause a pre-alarm chirp for 10 seconds and then a full alarm of horn and headlights for two minutes. If an alarm event has finished and all doors and trunk are closed, the content theft security system will re-arm itself.

How to Turn Off the System Alarm If the system alarm is active, it can be deactivated by: Pressing the transmitter LOCK or panic button to turn off the alarm. The system will also re-arm if all doors and trunk are later closed, or pressing the transmitter UNLOCK or turn off the alarm and disarm the system, or putting the key in the ignition and turning it to START to turn off the alarm and disarm the system.

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How to Detect a Tamper Condition If you hear three horn chirps when you press the UNLOCK, LOCK or trunk buttons on your transmitter, that means the content theft security system alarm was triggered while you were away. Your dealer can change the settings to disable the headlamp flash and horn chirp features. Your dealer can also change the settings to allow the horn to chirp twice on the first press of the UNLOCK button. See vour dealer for more information.

Passlock@ Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock@ theft-deterrent system. Passlock@ is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock@ enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, fuel is disabled. During normal operation, the THEFT SYSTEM light will go off approximately five seconds after the key is turned to the RUN ignition position following an engine start. If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine. Remember to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts. If the engine is running and the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on, you will be able to restart the engine if you turn the engine off. However, your Passlock@ system is not working properly and must be serviced uy yvur cieaier . ‘{our vei k i e is ICICJ~ pIUiG& by Passlock@ at this time. You may also want to check the fuses, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-87. See your dealer for service. Also, see Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6 for more information.

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Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

New Vehicle Break-In

Notice: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:

Don’t drive at any one speed -fast or slow - for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t 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. Don’t tow a trailer during break-in. See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index for more information.

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Ignition Positions

With the key in the ignition, you can turn the key to five different positions.

A (ACCESSORY): This position operates your electrical accessories. Press in the ignition switch as you turn it toward you. B (LOCK): This position locks your steering wheel, ignition, shift lever and transaxle. This is the only position from which you can remove the key. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s door when the ignition is in LOCK and the key is in the ignition.

On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to LOCK 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 OFF. Don’t press the key release button while the vehicle is moving.

Notice: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. Turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool could break the key or the ignition switch. these works, then your vehicle needs service.

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C (OFF): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but does not send power to any accessories. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but never try to push-start your vehicle. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s door when the ignition is in OFF and the key is in the ignition.

D (RUN): This is the position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch. The switch stays in RUN when the engine is running. But even when the engine is not running, you can use RUN to operate your electrical accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. E (START): This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to RUN for normal driving. Even if the engine is not running, ACCESSORY and RUN allow you to operate electrical accessories, such as the radio.

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Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position - that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. Manual Transaxle The gear selector should be in neutral and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down - that’s a safety feature.

Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle)

The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition unless the key release button is used.

To remove the key, turn the key to OFF. Then, while pressing the key release button in, turn the key to LOCK and pull it straight out. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which will allow the radio to continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF. Your radio will work when the ignition key is in RUN or ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from RUN to OFF, the radio will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until the driver’s door is opened.

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Starting Your Engine 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.

Notice: Molding 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 doesn't start, wait about 15 seconds and try again to start the engine by turning the ignition key to START. Wait about 15 seconds between each try. When your engine has run about 10 seconds to warm up, your vehicle is ready to be driven. Don't "race" your engine when it's cold. If the weather is below freezing (32°F or OOC), let 3" . - thp pnnino

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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. Phis clears the extra gasoline from the engine.

Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly.

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Engine Coolant Heater

If your vehicle has this feature, in very cold weather 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (OOC), use of the coolant heater is not required.

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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The

electrical cord is located in front of the engine coolant surge tank on the passenger’s side.

3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 IO-volt AC outlet.

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 won’t 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 don’t, it could be damaged.

How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. Automatic Transaxle Operation If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transaxle, the shift lever is located on the console between the seats. There are seven different positions for the automatic transaxle. See ‘‘Forward Gears’’ later in this section.

PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.

It is dange. to get . irt of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t 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 won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See “Shifting Into Park (P)” in the Index. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

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Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully appiyyour regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever - push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.) See Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxie) on page 2-30. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. 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 transaxle, see if You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, ice or Snow on page 4-29.

NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.

Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is “racing” (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. Don’t shift into a drive gear while your engine is racing.

Notice: Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting into a drive gear with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty.

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Forward Gears

AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving with the automatic transaxle. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: 0 Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your

accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator all the way down.

THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): 0 When driving on hilly, winding roads.

When going down a steep hill.

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Notice: Don’t drive in SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles (40 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h), or you can damage your transaxle. Use THIRD (3) or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) as much as possible. Don’t 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 (I), the transaxle won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.

Notice: If your front wheels won’t turn, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transaxle. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in position on a hill.

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Manual Transaxle Operation Five-Speed

This is your shift pattern.

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Here’s how to operate your transaxle:

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’re going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you’ve come to a complete stop and it’s hard to shift into FIRST (I), put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N) and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1 ).

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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 (N).

NEUTRAL (N): 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: Shift into REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Shifting into REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving could damage your transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for parking your vehicle.

Shift Speeds

If you skip a gear when 1 1 downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Don’t shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift.

Up-Shift Light

If you have a manual transaxle, you may have an up-shift light. This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel ecorrorr~y.

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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 siowiy 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.

Parking Brake

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The parking brake lever is located between the bucket seats. 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.

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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. If you forget to release your parking brake prior to driving away, a chime will sound to remind you to release the parking brake. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Trans-xle)

It can be dangerous to get out of you if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can (Continued)

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roll. If 1 - J have left the er.,.ne thevehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking

brake.

2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position

like this:

Hold in the button on the shift lever Push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle.

3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 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).

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running

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. Don’t leave your vehicle with the engine running.

Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. 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 Transaxle) on page 2-28. 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 transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).

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 yc~’-;z zc\;cd the shift !e\iey the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pushing the button. If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK (P).

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Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-23. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever - push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P), as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever). If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to OFF. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).

4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you

want.

5. Have your vehicle fixed as soon as you can. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle) Before leaving your vehicle, fully press the clutch pedal in, move the shift lever into REVERSE (R), and firmly apply the parking brake. Once the shift lever has been placed in REVERSE (R) with the clutch pedal pressed in, you can turn the ignition key to OFF, remove the key and release the clutch. See Manual Transaxle Operation on page 2-26.

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Parking Over Things That Burn

Engine Exhaust

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Engine exh,,st carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. if: You might have exhaust coming in

the gas

Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.

0 Your vehicle was damaged when driving

over high points on the road or over road debris.

0 Repairs weren’t done correctly. 0 Your vehicle or exhaust system had been

modified improperly.

If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle:

Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and Have your vehicle fixed immediately.

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Things that can burn could touct. ,,ot exl.,Jst parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or otner things that can burn.

Running Your Engine While You Are Parked

It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, Pnre are some thi-s

to know.

luling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust.” Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the 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’’ in the Index.

.. 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. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P).

Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See Shifting lnto Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) on page 2-28. If you are parking on a hill and if you’re pulling a trailer, also see Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transaxle) on page 4-36 or Towing a Trailer (Manual Transaxle) on page 4-42.

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Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lamps behind you, move the lever toward you to the night position. Outside Remote Control Mirror

The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position.

To adjust your passenger's outside mirror, sit in the driver's seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you. The mirror is a spring-loaded breakaway design. Outside Power Mirrors

If your vehicle has this feature, the power mirror control is located on the driver's door.

Adjust the driver's outside mirror with the control lever on the driver's door.

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Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat.

Outside Breakaway Mirror

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.

A. Adjustment Lever T End B. Lever Slide C. Mirror D. Spring E. Adjustment Lever Handle

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If the mirror control lever is unable to operate the mirror adjustment, you can reset the adjustment lever on the driver’s side mirror only, by following these steps: 1. Roll down the driver’s door window. 2. Fold the mirror toward the front of the vehicle. Hold

the mirror in position with your left hand.

3. With your right hand, move the adjustment lever handle (inside the vehicle) in order to align the T end of the lever with the lever slide.

4. Fold the mirror back to the original position in order to

engage the T end of the lever with the lever slide.

5. Make sure the mirror housing is fully seated to

its base.

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Onstar@ Services OnStar' provides a number of service plans to closely meet your needs. Some of the services currently provided by OnStap are:

Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment Emergency Services Roadside Assistance Stolen Vehicle Tracking AccidentAssist Remote Door Unlock Remote Diagnostics Onstar@ MED-NET (Requires separate activation and annual fee on some plans) Online and Personal Concierge Services Route Support RideAssist Information and Convenience Services

Onstar@ System

OnStar' uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and state of the art call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information and convenience services. An Onstar@ subscription plan is included in the price of your vehicle. You can easily upgrade or extend your OnStar' services to meet your personal needs. A complete OnStar' user's guide and the terms and conditions of the Onstar@ Subscription Service Agreement are included in your Onstar@ -equipped vehicle's glove box literature. For more information, visit www.onstar.com, contact Onstar@ at 1 -888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or press the blue OnStar' button to speak to an OnStar' advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Onstar@ Personal Calling With Onstar@ Personal Calling, you have a safer way to stay connected while driving. It’s a hands-free wireless phone that’s integrated into your vehicle. You can place calls nationwide using voice-activated dialing with no contracts, no roaming charges and no access fees. To find out more about Onstar@ Personal Calling, refer to the Onstar@ owner’s guide in your vehicle’s glove box, or call Onstar@ at 1 -888-4-ONSTAR (1 -888-466-7827).

Onstar@ Virtual Advisor With Onstar@ Virtual Advisor you can listen to your favorite news, entertainment and information topics, such as traffic and weather reports, stock quotes and sports scores. You listen to your e-mail through your vehicle’s speakers, and reply with your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required prior to delivery of Onstar@ services and prepaid calling minutes are also required for Onstar@ Personal Calling and Onstar@ Virtual Advisor use. Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www.onstar.com.

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Storage Areas

Cupholder(s) There are two cupholders located at the front of the center console, in front of the shift lever. There are also cupholders for the rear seat passengers located under the center console lid. Open the center console lid all the way to uncover the rear cupholders. There may also be a large, removable cupholder inside of the center console lid. Center Console Storage Area To open the center console, pull the lift lever up and the lid back. To close the center console, push the lid down until it clicks.

Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it inside the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. Unclip a corner of the convenience net to fit larger objects behind the net, then reclip it to secure them in place. The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can. You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you’re not using it.

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Sunroof

Your vehicle may have a sunroof. With the ignition on, press and hold the rear of the switch and the glass panel will open to the vent position.

Open the sunshade by hand when using the vent position. Press and hold the rear of the switch again to open the glass panel and the sunshade. Release the switch to stop the panel in any position. Press and hold the front of the switch to close the glass panel. The sunshade can only be closed by hand. The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if your vehicle has an electrical failure.

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Section 3

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview ............................... 3.2 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................ 3.3 Other Warning Devices ................................... 3.4 Horn ............................................................. 3.4 Tilt Wheel ..................................................... 3.5 Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever ......................... 3.5 Exterior Lamps ............................................. 3.12 Interior Lamps .............................................. 3.14 Accessory Power Outlets ............................... 3.16 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ........................ 3.16 Climate Controls ............................................ 3.17 Climate Control System ................................. 3.17 Outlet Adjustment ......................................... 3.20 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ............. 3.21 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................ 3.22 Speedometer and Odometer ........................... 3.23 Tachometer ................................................. 3.23 .. - - Safety Belt Reminder Light ............................. 3.24 H I r ~ a y nearjirress iiyi-li 0 A A .J. c-t Charging System Light .................................. 3.25 Up-Shift Light ............................................... 3.26 Brake System Warning Light .......................... 3.26 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ............. 3.27 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ......... 3.28 Enhanced Traction System Active Light ............ 3.29 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage .................. 3.29

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Low Coolant Warning Light ............................ 3.30 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................. 3.30 Oil Pressure Light ......................................... 3-33 Passlock@ Warning Light ............................... 3.34 Check Gages Warning Light ........................... 3.34 Service Vehicle Soon Light ............................ 3-35 Fuel Gage ................................................... 3-35 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3.36

Setting the Time for Radios without Radio

Data Systems (RDS) .................................. 3-36

Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data

Systems (RDS) ......................................... 3.36 AM-FM Radio ............................................... 3-37 Radio with CD .............................................. 3.40 Radio with Cassette and CD .......................... 3.50 Personal Choice Radio Controls ...................... 3.62 Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non RDS Radios) ....... 3-62 Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios) ............. 3-62 Understandmg Hadlo Heceptlon 3-63 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ................. 3-63 Care of Your CDs ......................................... 3-64 Care of Your CD Player ................................ 3.64 Fixed Mast Antenna ...................................... 3-65 XMTM Satellite Radio Antenna Systern ............. 3-65 Chime Level Adjustment ................................ 3-65

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The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Fog Lamp Button B. Instrument Panel Brightness Control C. Turn SignallMultifunction Lever D. Instrument Panel Cluster E. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch F. Ignition Switch G. Windshield WiperlWasher Controls H. Cigarette Lighter I. Audio System J. Climate Controls and Rear Window Defogger K. Fuse Panel L. Remote Trunk Release Button M. Hood Release Lever N. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever 0. Parking Brake Lever n n ------_. n -... r . M L L G ~ ~ U I Y I U V V G I wuuct Q. Shift Lever

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Hazard Warning Flashers

Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They aisu iei puiitit: ~ICIUW YVG PIZVE 2 p i ~ b l e ~ . and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.

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When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won’t work. Make sure the hazard warning flasher switch is all the way to the left for normal turn signal operation. Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (1 00 m) behind your vehicle. Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the center of your steering wheel near the horn symbols.

The hazard warning flasher switch is located on the top of the steering column.

Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Move the switch to the right to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Move the switch to the left to turn the flashers off.

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Tilt Wheel

Your vehicle may have 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 lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column.

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To tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and pull the lever. Then, move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following:

Turn and Lane-Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass 0 Cruise Control For information on the exterior lamps, see Exterior Lamps on page 3-12.

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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high beam to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you. Then release it.

When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on.

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 signaVmultifunction lever toward you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then release the lever to turn them off.

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 won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-81 and for burned-out bulbs. 3-6

Windshield Wipers

Use this lever located on the right side of the steering wheel to operate the windshield wipers.

0 OFF: Move the lever to OFF to turn off the windshield wipers. A DELAY: If your vehicle has delay wipers, move the lever to DELAY to choose a delayed wiping cycle.

Turn the lever down for a longer delay or up for a shorter delay. The further the lever is turned upward, the shorter the delay will be and the further the lever is turned downward, the longer the delay will be. The wiper speed can only be adjusted when the lever is in the DELAY position. Use this position for light rain or snow. A 1 (Low Speed): Move the lever up to the first setting past DELAY for steady wiping at low speed. A 2 (High Speed): Move the lever up to the second setting past DELAY for steady wiping at high speed.

MIST: Move the lever all the way down to MIST for

a singie wiping cycle. Hold it there until the windshield wiper starts; then let go. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band on mist longer. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers. If this occurs, a circuit breaker will stop the wipers until the wiper motor cools. So, be sure to clear any snow or ice from the windshield wiper blades before using them. If the wiper blades are frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen them or warm the windshield before turning the wipers on. If your blades do become worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.

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Windshield Washers To wash your windshield, pull the stalk with the wiper symbol on it toward you one time. When you release the stalk, the washers will stop. The wipers continue wiping for approximately three cycles and will either stop or will resume the speed you were using before.

Cruise Control

In freezing weather, d-.. . Jse your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

If your vehicle has this feature, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 m/h). When you apply your brakes, or the clutch pedal if you have a manual transaxle, the cruise control shuts off.

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Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise contra! or: winding roads or in heavy traffic.

0 Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t use cruise control on slippery roads.

If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional enhanced traction system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-8. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may iurn tile cruise wnirui U a ~ k UII.

Setting Cruise Control

If YSU leave your cruise control on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control.

1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Push the SET button at the end of the lever and

release it.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

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Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake or clutch pedal. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can briefly move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you hold the switch at R/A longer, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake or clutch pedal. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at R/A.

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. Push the SET button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. Move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, briefly move the switch to R/A then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.

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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control:

Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, briefly press the button. Each time you do this, you’ll go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.

Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the pi:g y+ 9 rteen hill W A I I ma\) hawe TQ sten hills. \.A.!hc: on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed.

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When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake or clutch pedal takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills. EndiKJ CrhaiSe CQnarQl There are several ways to turn off the cruise control:

Step lightly on the brake pedal, or push the clutch pedal, if you have a manual transaxle, or move the cruise switch to OFF.

Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased.

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Exterior Lamps

The exterior lamp band has three positions:

OFF: Turning the band to this position turns off all lamps, except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). pf (Parking Lamps): Turning the band to this position turns on the parking lamps, together with the following:

Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights

0: (Headlamps): Turning the band to this position

turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. Lamps On Reminder I f you open the driver’s door with the ignition off and the lamps on, you will hear a warning chime.

The exterior lamp band on the turn signal/multifunction lever controls the exterior lamps.

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Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness in daylight 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, and the transaxle is not in PARK (P) on models with an automatic transaxle only.

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This indicator light on your instrument panel cluster will come on when the DRL are on.

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A flashing DRL telltale indicates a possible burned out headlamp, or that the vehicle may need service to repair a stuck DRL relay. When the DRL are on, your low-beam headlamps will be on at a reduced brightness. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t be lit up either. When you turn the exterior lamp band to the headlamp position, your low-beam headlamps will come on. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on. When you turn off the headlamps, the regular lamps will - - -L( yu UII, d l IU I u v v - u G a I I I I l e a u l a l l l p VVIII VI I I G VI I LV reduced brightness. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake. The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it.

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Fog Lamps If your vehicle has this feature, use your fog lamps for better visibility in foggy or misty conditions.

The button for your fog lamps is located next to the instrument panel brightness control.

Interior 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.

Push the top of the button to turn the fog lamps on. Push the top of the button again to turn the fog lamps off. When using fog lamps, the parking lamps or low-beam headlamps must be on. A light on the button will come on when the fog lamps are actually on. Fog lamps will go off whenever the high-beam headlamps come on. When the high-beam headlamps go off, the fog lamps will come on again.

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Turn the thumbwheel up to brighten the lights or down to dim them. Turn the thumbwheel up all the way to turn on the interior courtesy lamps.

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Entry Lighting When you open either a front door or a rear door, I lamps inside your vehicle will go on. In addition, if your vehicle is equipped with remote keyless entry, light will come on when the remote keyless entry UNLOCK button is pressed. After you exit the vehicle and all of the doors have been closed, the lamps will stay on for an additional 20 seconds before fading off. The lamps will also fade to off when the key is inserted and turned to RUN or ACCESSORY, or the LOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. Front Reading Lamps If your vehicle has this feature, these lamps are located on the rearview mirror. Turn each one on and off by pressing its button. Map Lamps If your vehicle has this feature. these lamps are located in front of the dome lamp. To turn the lamps on, press the button. Press the button again to turn them off.

Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle is equipped with a battery saver feature designed to protect your vehicle’s battery. When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, dome, etc.) is left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system will automatically turn the lamp off after 20 minutes. This will avoid draining the battery. This system does not protect against leaving on the headlamps or parking lamps. To reactivate the interior lamps, do one of the following:

The ignition must be turned on, or the activated interior lamp must be turned off, then on, or

e any door must be opened.

The battery rundown protection feature will also be activated when any door is left open.

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Accessory Power Outlets The accessory power outlet can be used to connect electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or CB radio. The accessory power outlet is located on the lower console on the passenger’s side. To use the outlet, remove the cover. When not in use, always cover the outlet with the protective cap. Notice: When using an accessory power outlet, maximum electrical load must not exceed five amps. Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain your battery. Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power outlet. Notice: Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working as they should. This wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment, and never use anything that exceeds the amperage rating.

When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter. To use the lighter, just push it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back out by itself. Notice: Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’s ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element. To clean the center console ashtray, remove the entire ashtray and empty it. The ashtray can be placed in the rear cupholder for the rear seat passengers to use. Notice: Don’t put papers or other flammable items into your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them, causing a damaging fire.

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Climate Controls

Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle.

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Operation To change the current mode, select one of the following: 2 (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument +2 (Bi-Level): This mode directs approximately half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then directs the remaining air to the floor outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the ilooi oiitlets.

tg (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets and outboard outlets (for the side windows) with some air directed to the windshield. The right knob can also be used to select defrost mode. Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section. @ (Fan): Turn the left 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 turned on to run the air conditioning compressor.

0 (Off): To turn the fan off, turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to the off pmifim. & (Recirculate): This mode keeps outside air from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. An indicator light will come on in this mode. The aif-wfdiiiui lil ~y tiul-[rpressuc disu C;U;TI~~S Ui-1. Gpei-ztieG i~ this mode during periods of high humidity and cool outside temperatures may result in increased window fogging. If window fogging is experienced, select the defrost mode.

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Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to manually increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle. -@ (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air-conditioning system on or off. When this button is pressed, an indicator light above the button will come on to let you know the air conditioning is activated. 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: 1. Select the recirculation mode. 2. Select air conditioning. 3. Select the coolest temperature. 4. Select the highest fan speed. Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in your vehicle has cooled, switch from recirculation to vent, bi-level or floor. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal.

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Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield and side windows. 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 result.., clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode. +3 (Defog): This mode directs half of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets and half to the floor outlets. When you select this mode, the system runs the air-conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. The air-conditioning indicator light will also be on in this setting. To defog the windows faster, turn the temperature control knob clockwise to the warmest setting.

(Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the

windshield, with some air directed to the side window outlets and the floor outlets. When you select this mode, the system runs the air-conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. The air-conditioning indicator light will also be on in this setting.

To defog the side windows, set the right knob to floor and the fan knob to the highest setting. You can use the air conditioning while in this setting by pressing the air conditioning button. In both cases, aim the side outlets toward the side windows. For increased airflow to the side outlets, close the center outlets. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. The rear window defogger will only work when the ignition is in RUN. @ (Rear): Press the button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. An indicator light above the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated.

The rear window defogger will turn off approximately 10 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will only run for approximately five minutes before turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine. Notice: Don’t use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid.

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Outlet Adjustment

Operation Tips

Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the vehicle 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.

Use the louvers located on the air outlets to change the direction of the airflow.

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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens.

Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly - and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help.

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Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel is left in the tank, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically.

United States Cluster shown, Canada similar

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Speedometer and Odometer

Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your odometer can be seen when the vehicle is running. To view it when the ignition is off, press the trip odometer button located near the display. The mileage will display for about five seconds. Trip Odometer The trip odometer can teli you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last reset the trip odometer to zero. Your trip odometer can be seen when the vehicle is running. To view it when the ignition is off, press the trip odometer button located near the display. You will first see the total miles your vehicle has traveled. Press it again TO see 'rne miieaye sirice iile hip uLiurr~eier was last reset. The display will show the mileage for about five seconds. The trip odometer reset button is located next to the odometer. By pressing the reset button, you can alternate bettteen the seasm odorr;eter and the trip odometer. To reset the trip odometer, press and hold the reset button for one or two seconds.

The odometer and trip odometer can be displayed with the ignition off by pressing the trip odometer reset button. The display will remain on for five seconds after the last time the reset button is pressed. Tachometer 7 If your vehicle has this

feature, the tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).

Notice: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area, or enqine damage may occur.

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Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled.

The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will flash for several more.

If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on.

Air Bag Readiness Light

There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensor, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see Air Bag Systems on page 1-51.

This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will flash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready.

If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.

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If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the air bag system may not be working properly. The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle.

The air bag readiness light should flash fcr a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.

Charging System Light

The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, and the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working.

Then it should go out when the engine is started. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio

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Up-Shift Light

United States Only

If you have a manual transaxle you may have this light. This light comes on when you need to shift to the next higher gear. See Manual Transaxle Operation on page 2-26.

Brake System Warning Light

Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.

BRAKE

United States

Canada

This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-31.

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YOLU branG system may b properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

If your vehicle is equipped with the anti-lock brake system, the light will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for severai secorlus. Tilai’s

I normal.

If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. Or, if the light comes on when you’re driving, 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 you’re driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-26. The anti-lock brake system warning light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. This is normal. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.

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Enhanced Traction Light

System Warning

United States

Canada

If your vehicle is equipped with the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), this warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine. If the warning light doesn’t come on, then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If the warning light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, there may be a problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your vehicle may need service. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.

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The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come on for the following reasons:

If you turn the system off by moving the shift lever to FIRST (1) or SECOND (2)’ the warning light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, move the shift lever back to a position other than FIRST (1) or SECOND (2). The warning light should go off. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-8 for more information. The warning light will come on when you set your