2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual

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Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while the engine is running at high speed may damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speeds when shifting your vehicle. Notice: Shifting to a drive gear from NEUTRAL (N) while the vehicle is moving could damage the transaxle. Make sure the vehicle is stopped before shifting from NEUTRAL (N) into a drive gear. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving with the automatic transaxle. If you need more power for passing, and you are: (cid:127) Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. (cid:127) Going about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator all the way down. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-30. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is ﬁrmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed. 2-24 INTERMEDIATE (I): This position is also used for normal driving. However, it offers braking from the engine for slight downgrades where the vehicle would otherwise accelerate due to steepness of grade. If repetitive shifts occur between third and fourth gears on steep uphills, this position can be used to prevent repetitive shifting. Fuel economy will be lower than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Here are some times you might choose INTERMEDIATE (I) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): (cid:127) When driving on hilly, winding roads. (cid:127) When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears. LOW (L): This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than INTERMEDIATE (I). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in LOW (L), the transaxle will not shift into LOW (L) 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 transaxle. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes, or parking brake to hold the vehicle in place. Manual Transaxle Operation This is your shift pattern. Here is how to operate your manual 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 are going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you have come to a complete stop and it is hard to shift into FIRST (1), put the shift lever in NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1). SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. 2-25 THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to NEUTRAL. NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idle your engine. REVERSE (R): To back up, press down the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for parking your vehicle. For vehicles with the 2.0L Supercharged engine, press down the clutch pedal. Then, lift up the ring on the shift lever below the shift knob and shift into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. 2-26 Shift Speeds {CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. 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 economy. United States Only 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. Parking Brake Manual Transaxle Parking Brake Lever Automatic Transaxle Parking Brake Lever The parking brake lever is located between the front seats. For vehicles equipped with an armrest, lift the console armrest in order to access the parking brake lever. 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 3-29. 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, a chime will sound and a warning light will ﬂash when the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is moving faster than 5 mph (8 km/h). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-40. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. 2-28 Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transaxle) on page 4-39 or Towing a Trailer (Manual Transaxle) on page 4-46. 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by holding 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. 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 {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could be injured. Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold 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 was not fully locked into PARK (P). Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not 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, then you will be able to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). 2-29 If you still are unable to shift out of PARK (P): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift lever button again. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still cannot move the shift lever from PARK (P), consult your dealer or a professional towing service. 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 LOCK, remove the key and release the clutch. See Manual Transaxle Operation on page 2-25. Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: (cid:127) Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in PARK (P) with the shift lever button fully released, and (cid:127) Prevent movement of the shift lever out of PARK (P) unless the ignition is in a position other than LOCK. The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of a an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery. If your vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery. See Jump Starting on page 5-40 for more information. To shift out of PARK (P) use the following sequence: 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Then press the shift lever button. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. 2-30 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: (cid:127) Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. (cid:127) Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. (cid:127) Repairs were not done correctly. (cid:127) Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modiﬁed improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: (cid:127) Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and (cid:127) Have your vehicle ﬁxed immediately. 2-31 {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. {CAUTION: {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on page 2-31. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust — with CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See Winter Driving on page 4-26. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) on page 2-28. If you are parking on a hill and if you are pulling a trailer, also see Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transaxle) on page 4-39 or Towing a Trailer (Manual Transaxle) on page 4-46. 2-32 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lamps behind you, move the lever toward you to the night position. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® If the vehicle has this feature, an automatic dimming mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare at night from lights behind your vehicle. For more information about OnStar®, see OnStar® System on page 2-35. P (On/Off): This is the on/off button. Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on each time the ignition is started. A light near the on/off button will come on to indicate the automatic dimming is on. Press the on/off button for about four seconds to manually turn the automatic dimming function on or off. Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Outside Manual Mirror Adjust your outside mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle and have a clear view of objects behind you. The mirror can be folded in to enter narrow areas. Outside Remote Control Mirror Adjust the driver’s outside mirror with the control lever located on the driver’s door. Adjust the outside mirrors so that the side of the vehicle can be seen while sitting in a comfortable driving position. To adjust the passenger’s outside mirror, sit in the driver’s seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you. The mirror is a manual fold design. 2-33 Outside Power Mirrors Outside Convex Mirror {CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. The passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver’s seat. It also makes things appear farther away than they really are. The controls for the outside power mirrors, are located on the driver’s door armrest. Move the selector switch located below the four-way control pad to the left or right to choose either the driver’s side or passenger’s side mirror. To adjust a mirror, use the arrows located on the four-way control pad to move the mirror in the desired direction. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen while sitting in a comfortable driving position. Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror. Both mirrors can manually be folded by pulling them toward the vehicle. This feature may be useful when going through a car wash or a conﬁned space. Push the mirrors away from the vehicle, to the normal position, before driving. 2-34 OnStar® System OnStar® uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and live advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If your airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar® Emergency where we can request emergency services be sent to your location. If you lock your keys in the car, call OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can send a signal to unlock your doors. if you need roadside assistance, press the OnStar® button and they will get you the help you need. A complete OnStar® User’s Guide and the Terms and Conditions of the OnStar® Subscription Service Agreement are included in the vehicle’s glove box literature. For more information, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca. Contact OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or press the OnStar® button to speak to an OnStar® advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca. OnStar® Services For new vehicles equipped with OnStar®, the Safe and Sound Plan is included for one year from the date of purchase. You can extend this plan beyond the ﬁrst year, or upgrade to the Directions and Connections® Plan to meet your needs. For more information, press the OnStar® button to speak to an advisor. 2-35 Safe and Sound Plan (cid:127) Advanced Automatic Collision Notiﬁcation (If Equipped) (cid:127) Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment (cid:127) Emergency Services (cid:127) Roadside Assistance (cid:127) Stolen Vehicle Tracking (cid:127) AccidentAssist (cid:127) Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert (cid:127) Remote Diagnostics (cid:127) Online Concierge Directions and Connections® Plan (cid:127) All Safe and Sound Plan Services (cid:127) Driving Directions (cid:127) RideAssist Information and Convenience Services OnStar® Personal Calling As an OnStar® subscriber, the Personal Calling capability allows you to make hands-free calls using a wireless system that is integrated into the vehicle. Calls can be placed nationwide using simple voice commands with no additional contracts and no additional roaming charges. To ﬁnd out more about OnStar® Personal Calling, refer to the OnStar® User’s Guide in the vehicle’s glove box, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or speak to an OnStar® advisor by pressing the OnStar® button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). OnStar® Virtual Advisor Your vehicle may have Virtual Advisor. It is a feature of OnStar® Personal Calling that uses your minutes to access weather, local traffic reports, and stock quotes. By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands, you can browse through the various topics. Customize your information proﬁle at www.myonstar.com. See the OnStar® user’s guide for more information. 2-36 (cid:127) Storage Areas Glove Box Open the glove box by lifting up on the lever. Close the glove box with a ﬁrm push. 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 at the rear of the center console. Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle may have a center console armrest with storage area. Use the lever on the front of the console to open it. Driver’s Storage Compartment The driver’s storage compartment is located near the left side of the steering column on the bottom of the instrument panel. It can be used to store small items and contains the remote trunk release switch. For more information, see Remote Trunk Release under Trunk on page 2-10. Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You will see it inside the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads 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 is not 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 are not using it. 2-37 Sunroof Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sunroof. The switch that operates it is located on the headliner. To open or close the sunroof, the ignition must be on, or turned to ACC, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-20. Press and hold the switch rearward to open the glass panel to the vent position. Press and hold the switch rearward a second time to open the sunroof. If the sunshade is closed, it will open automatically with the sunroof. To close the sunroof, press the switch forward and hold it until the sunroof is closed. The sunroof will stop if the switch is released. The sunshade must be closed manually. The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure. Notice: sliding glass panel, damage will occur and the sunroof may not open or close properly. Always close the glass panel before closing the sunshade. If you force the sunshade forward of the 2-38 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Other Warning Devices ...................................3-6 Horn .............................................................3-6 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ........................3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..................3-8 Flash-to-Pass .................................................3-8 Windshield Wipers ..........................................3-9 Windshield Washer .......................................3-10 Cruise Control ..............................................3-10 Headlamps ..................................................3-13 Wiper Activated Headlamps ............................3-14 Headlamps on Reminder ................................3-14 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .......................3-14 Fog Lamps ..................................................3-15 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-15 Dome Lamp .................................................3-15 Entry/Exit Lighting .........................................3-16 Mirror Reading Lamps ...................................3-16 Battery Run-Down Protection ..........................3-16 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .............................3-16 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ......................3-17 Climate Controls ............................................3-17 Climate Control System .................................3-17 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-20 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-20 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-22 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-23 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-24 Tachometer .................................................3-24 Safety Belt Reminder Light .............................3-24 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light .............3-25 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-25 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...................3-26 Charging System Light ..................................3-28 Up-Shift Light ...............................................3-29 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-29 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .............3-30 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light .........3-31 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ......3-32 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-32 Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-35 Security Light ...............................................3-36 Fog Lamp Light ............................................3-36 Highbeam On Light .......................................3-36 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-36 Boost Gage .................................................3-37 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-38 DIC Operation and Displays ...........................3-38 DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-40 DIC Vehicle Personalization ............................3-42 Audio System(s) .............................................3-48 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ..................................3-49 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) .........................................3-49 Radio with CD (Base Level) ...........................3-50 Radio with CD (Uplevel) ................................3-55 Radio with CD (MP3) ....................................3-64 Theft-Deterrent Feature ..................................3-79 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......................3-79 Radio Reception ...........................................3-80 Care of Your CDs .........................................3-81 Care of the CD Player ...................................3-81 Fixed Mast Antenna ......................................3-81 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............3-81 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Side Window Outlets. See Climate Control System on page 3-17. L. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-15. B. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-20. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. M. Horn. See Horn on page 3-6. N. Driver Information Control Button. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-38. D. Cruise Control Buttons (If Equipped). See Cruise Control on page 3-10. E. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-79. F. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-23. G. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. H. Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls. See Windshield Wipers on page 3-9 and Windshield Washer on page 3-10. I. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-48. J. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped). See Fog Lamps on page 3-15. K. Trunk Release. See Trunk on page 2-10. O. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). Accessory Power Outlet (If Equipped). See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-17 and Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-16. P. Shift Lever (Manual Shown). See Manual Transaxle Operation on page 2-25 and Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-23. Q. Climate Controls. See Climate Control System on page 3-17. R. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator and Heated Seats Button (If Equipped). See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-26 and Heated Seats on page 1-4. S. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-37. 3-5 Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located in the center of the instrument panel. Horn To sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering wheel. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise the steering wheel to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key is not in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. Press the button again to turn the ﬂashers off. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, your turn signals will not work. 3-6 The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever To tilt the wheel, pull down the lever. Then move the wheel to a comfortable position, pull up the lever to lock the wheel in place. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: (cid:127) G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-8. (cid:127) 23 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. Flash-to-Pass. See Flash-to-Pass on page 3-8. (cid:127) O Exterior Lamp Control. See Headlamps on page 3-13. 3-7 (cid:127) 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. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal lever away from you. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows ﬂash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers will not see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-93. 3-8 To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam, pull the turn signal lever toward you. Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then release the lever to turn them off. Windshield Wipers Use this lever, located on the right side of the steering wheel, to operate the windshield wipers. 9(Off): Move the lever to this position to turn off the windshield wipers. & (Intermittent): Move the lever to this position to choose a delayed wiping cycle. Rotate the intermittent adjustment band to set for shorter or longer delay cycles. To the left of the adjustment band are bars, increasing in size from top to bottom. Smaller bars mean the wiper movement is less frequent and larger bars mean the wiper movement is more frequent. During intermittent wiping mode, the cycle delay time is also affected by vehicle speed. As your vehicle speed increases, your delay cycle time will automatically decrease. x (Delay): When the lever is in the intermittent position, turn the intermittent adjust band with this symbol on it up or down to set for a shorter or longer delay between wipes. To the left of the adjust band are bars, increasing in size from bottom to top, that indicate the frequency of the wipes. Smaller bars mean the wipers movement is less frequent. Larger bars mean the movement is more frequent. 6 (Low Speed): Move the lever up to the ﬁrst setting past intermittent, for steady wiping at low speed. 1 (High Speed): Move the lever up to the second setting past intermittent, for wiping at high speed. 8 (Mist): Move the lever all the way down to this position for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the windshield wipers start; then let go. The windshield wipers will stop after one wiping cycle. If you want additional wiping cycles, hold the lever down longer. Damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If the wiper blades are frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. 3-9 Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h). {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. If the motor gets stuck, turn the wipers off, clear away the snow or ice, and then turn the wipers back on. As an added safety feature, if the wipers are on for more than 15 seconds, the vehicle’s headlamps will turn on automatically. They will turn off 15 seconds after the wipers are turned off. Windshield Washer To wash your windshield, press the button at the end of the lever until the washers begin. {CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. When you release the button, the washers will stop, but the wipers will continue to wipe for about three times or will resume the speed you were using before. 3-10 Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. The cruise control buttons are located on the steering wheel. J (On/Off): Press this button to turn the cruise control system on and off. +RES (Resume): Press this part of the button to resume a set speed and to accelerate the speed. −SET (Set): Press this part of the button to set a speed and to decrease the speed. To set a speed do the following: 1. Press the on/off button to turn cruise control on. The indicator light on the button will come on. 2. Get to the speed you want. 3. Press the −SET part of the control button and release it. The CRUISE ENGAGED message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) to show the system is engaged. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. If the vehicle is in cruise control and the Traction Control System (TCS) begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-9. When road conditions allow, the cruise control can be used again. 3-11 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, disengages the cruise control. To return to your previously set speed, you do not need to go through the set process again. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can press the +RES part of the button brieﬂy. This will take you back up to your previously chosen speed and stay there. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. 1. Disengage the cruise control by applying the brake pedal but do not turn it off. Accelerate to a higher speed and reset the cruise control. 2. If the cruise control system is already engaged, press the +RES part of the button. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the button. To increase your speed in very small amounts, press the +RES part of the button brieﬂy and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already engaged, (cid:127) Push and hold the −SET part of the button until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, push the −SET part of the button brieﬂy. Each time you do this, you’ll go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers ﬁnd this to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills. 3-12 (cid:127) Ending Cruise Control To end cruise control, step lightly on the brake pedal or the clutch if your vehicle has a manual transmission. Stepping on the brake pedal or clutch will only end the current cruise control session. Press the cruise control on/off button to turn the system completely off. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. Headlamps The lever on the left side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp switch has the following four positions: 2 (Headlamps): This position turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps. ; (Parking Lamps): This position turns on the parking lamps and taillamps only. AUTO (Automatic Headlamp System): This position automatically turns on the Daytime Running Lamps during daytime, and the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps at night. This position must be selected in order for the Wiper Activated Headlamps to be activated. See Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 3-14. P (Off/On): This position is the momentary Off/On switch for the Automatic Headlamp System. In Canada, this only works when a vehicle with an automatic transaxle is in PARK (P). When operating in AUTO, a momentary turn of the switch to off/on will turn off the Automatic Headlamp System. Rotating the switch to off/on again will turn the Automatic Headlamp System back on. The Automatic Headlamp System is always turned on at the beginning of an ignition cycle. 3-13 Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers are turned on. For this feature to work, automatic lighting must be enabled. See Headlamps on page 3-13 for additional information. When the ignition is turned off, the wiper-activated headlamps will immediately turn off. They will also turn off 15 seconds after the windshield wiper control is turned off. Headlamps on Reminder If you open the driver’s door with the ignition off and the lamps on, you will hear a warning chime. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. The vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered, or the head lamps will be on when not needed. The DRL system will make your front turn signal lamps come on when the following conditions are met: The ignition is on. The exterior lamps control is in AUTO or the parking lamps only position. The light sensor detects daytime light. The parking brake is released. When the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, parking lamps, and instrument panel lights will not be illuminated unless you have turned the exterior lamps control to the parking lamp position. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. 3-14 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Fog Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness The fog lamp button is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. The control for this feature is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. The ignition must be on to turn your fog lamps on. Push the button to turn the fog lamps on. An indicator light on the cluster will come on when the fog lamps are on. Push the button again to turn the fog lamps off. The parking lamps will automatically turn on and off when the fog lamps are turned on and off. The fog lamps will turn off while the high-beam headlamps are turned on. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or counterclockwise to dim them. Dome Lamp Your vehicle may have a dome lamp. 9(Off): Move the lever to this position to turn the lamp off, even when a door is opened. 1 (Door): Move the lever to this position to turn the lamp on whenever a door is opened. + (On): Move the lever to this position to turn the dome lamp on. 3-15 Entry/Exit Lighting The lamps inside your vehicle will go on when you open any door. These lamps will fade out after about 20 seconds after all of the doors have been closed or when the ignition is turned on. These lamps will also go on when you press the trunk release, unlock symbol button or the horn symbol on the keyless entry system transmitter. The lamps inside your vehicle will stay on for about 20 seconds after your key is removed from the ignition to provide an illuminated exit. Mirror Reading Lamps Your vehicle may have reading lamps on the rearview mirror. Push the button to turn the reading lamps on and 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 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. Accessory Power Outlet(s) Accessory power outlets can be used to connect electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or CB radio. The outlet can accept electrical equipment rated at a maximum of 20 amps. The accessory power outlet is located in the center console, rearward of the shift lever. To use the outlet, remove the cover. When not in use, always cover the outlet with the protective cap. 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 for additional information on the accessory power outlet. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. 3-16 Improper use of the power outlet can cause When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only. Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter. To use the lighter, located on the instrument panel below the climate controls, push it in all the way and let go. When it is ready, it will pop back out by itself. 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, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating. To clean the center console ashtray, remove the entire ashtray and empty it. Notice: items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never put ﬂammable items in the ashtray. If you put papers, pins, or other ﬂammable Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle. Vehicles with Air Conditioning shown, without Air Conditioning similar 3-17 Operation To change the current mode, select one of the following: H (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. ) (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 ﬂoor outlets. 6 (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the windshield and side windows. The left knob can also be used to select defog or defrost mode. Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section. Recirculation is not available in this mode. 9(Fan): Turn the center 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. 3-18 9 (Off): To turn the fan off, turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to the off position. Temperature Control: Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle. h (Recirculate): Press this button 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 above the button will come on in this mode. The air conditioning compressor also comes on. This mode is not available for ﬂoor, defog and defrost modes. When the recirculation button is pressed, the recirculate indicator light will ﬂash ﬁve times and outside air will be delivered. Operation in 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. Outside Air: This mode allows outside air to circulate through your vehicle. This mode is automatically active if recirculate is not selected. There is no button for outside air. #(Air Conditioning): If your vehicle has 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 vent mode. 2. Select the recirculation mode. 3. Select air conditioning. 4. Select the coolest temperature. 5. 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, turn off the recirculation by pressing the button again. 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. The air conditioning compressor cannot be turned on when the fan is off. 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 results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. Turn the left knob to select the defog or defrost mode. -(Defog): This mode directs approximately 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. To defog the windows faster, turn the temperature control knob clockwise to the warmest setting. Recirculation mode is not available in defog mode. 0(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. To defrost the windows faster, turn the temperature control knob clockwise to the warmest setting. Recirculation mode is not available in defrost mode. 3-19 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 15 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will only run for approximately seven minutes before turning off. If the vehicle is moving faster than 50 mph (80 kph), the rear defogger will stay on. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid. Outlet Adjustment Use the thumbwheels located next to and below the air outlets to change the direction of the airﬂow and to open and close the outlets. Operation Tips (cid:127) Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle. (cid:127) Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. (cid:127) Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively. Passenger Compartment Air Filter Passenger compartment air, both outside air and recirculated air, is routed through a passenger compartment ﬁlter. The ﬁlter removes certain particles from the air, including pollen and dust particles. Reductions in airﬂow, which may occur more quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the ﬁlter needs to be replaced early. 3-20 The ﬁlter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for replacement intervals. See your retailer for details on changing the ﬁlter. To ﬁnd out what type of ﬁlter to use, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14. To access the passenger compartment air ﬁlter you must go through the glove box. 1. Open the glove box and remove all articles from the inside. 2. Tilt the glove box door down by squeezing on each side of the glove box until the door can be lowered from its track. Lower the glove box door. 3. Open the passenger compartment air ﬁlter door by reaching through the opening in the back of the glove box and raising the tab until the door can be opened downward. 3-21 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 as you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly — and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help. 4. Remove the ﬁlter by sliding it out of the housing. When installing a new air ﬁlter make sure the AIR FLOW arrow is pointing downward. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 making sure the glove box door snaps back into place. 3-22 Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel is left in the tank, and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically. United States SS Cluster shown, Canada and Base similar 3-23 Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will sound for several seconds to remind you and your passengers to buckle your safety belts. The driver safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. You should buckle your seat belt. This chime and light will be repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver’s belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your vehicle’s odometer works together with the driver information center. You can set a Trip A and Trip B odometer. See “Trip Information” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-38. The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. Simply open the driver’s door and the mileage will be displayed brieﬂy. If your vehicle ever needs a new odometer installed, the new one will be set to the correct mileage total of the old odometer. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: tachometer in the shaded warning area, your vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by your warranty. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area. If you operate the engine with the 3-24 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light If equipped, several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This would only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-60 for more information. The passenger safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. This chime and light will be repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you 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 1-51. 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 passenger’s safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. 3-25 If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system, then your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-60. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. The airbags 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 airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. The airbag readiness light should ﬂash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 3-26 United States Canada When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, 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’s frontal airbag. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled (may inﬂate). {CAUTION: {CAUTION: If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger’s seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat if the airbag is turned on. Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is failsafe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. We recommend that rear-facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-60 for more on this, including important safety information. Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. 3-27 If, after several seconds, all 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 for service. {CAUTION: If the off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on together, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-25. 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. Have it checked by your GM dealer. 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 and air conditioner. 3-28 Up-Shift Light Your vehicle may have an up-shift light. When this light comes on, you should shift to the next higher gear if weather, road, and traffic conditions allow you to. This light is located in your instrument panel cluster to the left of the tachometer. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not 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. United States Only See Manual Transaxle Operation on page 2-25 for more information. United States Canada This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 3-29 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 does not 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. Make sure the parking brake is fully released. 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 4-36. {CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working 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 have 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 several seconds. That is normal. If the light stays on, turn the ignition off, if the light comes on when you are 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 are driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but you do not have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you do not have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with your regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-29. 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 does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 3-30 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light 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 does not come on, then have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the warning light stays on, or comes on when you are 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. 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), 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). The warning light should go off. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-9 for more information. The warning light will come on when you set your parking brake with the engine running, and it will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully. If the transaxle shift lever is in any position other than FIRST (1) and the warning light stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means there is a problem with the system. If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on. If the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the transaxle shift lever is in any position other than FIRST (1), your vehicle needs service. 3-31 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light The engine coolant temperature warning light will come on when the engine has overheated. Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. If this happens you should pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-29 for more information. Notice: Driving with the engine coolant temperature warning light on could cause your vehicle to overheat. See Engine Overheating on page 5-29. Your vehicle could be damaged, and it might not be covered by your warranty. Never drive with the engine coolant temperature warning light on. This light will also come on when starting your vehicle. If it doesn’t, have your vehicle serviced. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: light on, after awhile, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good, and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. If you keep driving your vehicle with this 3-32 Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 5-3. This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing — A misﬁre condition has been detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. Light On Steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. If the Light is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: (cid:127) Reducing vehicle speed (cid:127) Avoiding hard accelerations (cid:127) Avoiding steep uphill grades If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps, and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. 3-33 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, your dealer can check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on or not working properly. If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. 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 will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. 3-34 Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (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 you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This may take several days of routine driving. If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, your GM dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. The oil light could also come on in three other situations: (cid:127) When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test to show you it is working, but the light will go out when you turn the ignition to START. If it does not come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it ﬁxed right away. If you are idling at a stop sign, the light may blink on and then off. If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. This is normal. Oil Pressure Light {CAUTION: If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving. This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it ﬁxed immediately. Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. 3-35 (cid:127) (cid:127) Security Light Highbeam On Light For information regarding this light, see Theft-Deterrent Systems on page 2-14. This light will come on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. Fog Lamp Light If equipped, the fog lamps light will come on when the fog lamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left. The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 3-15 for more information. 3-36 Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: (cid:127) 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 gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. The gage doesn’t go back to empty when you turn off the ignition. For your fuel tank capacity, see Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-102. Boost Gage United States Canada If equipped, this gage is located near the driver’s side of the instrument panel cluster. This gage indicates vacuum during light to moderate throttle and boost under heavier throttle. This gage displays the air pressure level in the intake manifold before it enters the engine’s combustion chamber. This gage is automatically centered at zero every time the ignition is turned to RUN. Actual vacuum or boost is displayed from this zero point. Changes in ambient pressure, such as driving in mountains and changing weather, will slightly change the zero reading. 3-37 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) display gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s systems. The DIC is also used to display driver personalization menu modes and warning/status messages. All messages will appear in the DIC display, located at the bottom of the tachometer on the instrument panel cluster. The DIC buttons are located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. 4 (Information): Press this button to scroll through the vehicle information mode displays. r (Reset): Press this button to reset some vehicle information mode displays, select a personalization menu mode setting, or acknowledge a warning message. Press and hold the information and reset buttons at the same time for several seconds, then release to enter the personalization menu. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-42 for more information. 3-38 DIC Operation and Displays The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. The DIC has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons. The button functions are detailed in the following. Information Modes 4 (Information): Press this button to scroll through the following vehicle information modes: Outside Air Temperature and Odometer Press the information button until the outside air temperature and the odometer are displayed. This mode shows the temperature outside of the vehicle in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Celsius (°C) and the total distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). The outside air temperature will appear on the left side of the DIC display and the odometer will appear on the right side of the display. To change the DIC display to English or metric units, see “UNITS” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-42. TRIP A or TRIP B Press the information button until TRIP A or TRIP B is displayed. These modes show the current distance traveled since the last reset for each trip odometer in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). Both odometers can be used at the same time. Each trip odometer can be reset to zero separately by pressing and holding the reset button for a few seconds while the desired trip odometer is displayed. FUEL RANGE Press the information button until FUEL RANGE is displayed. This mode shows the remaining distance you can drive without refueling in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). It is based on fuel economy and the fuel remaining in the tank. The fuel economy data used to determine fuel range is an average of recent driving conditions. As your driving conditions change, this data is gradually updated. The FUEL RANGE mode cannot be reset. ECON (Economy) Press the information button until ECON is displayed. This mode shows how many miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) your vehicle is getting based on current and past driving conditions. Press and hold the reset button while ECON is displayed to reset the average fuel economy. Average fuel economy will then be calculated starting from that point. If the average fuel economy is not reset, it will be continually updated each time you drive. AV (Average) SPEED Press the information button until AV SPEED is displayed. This mode shows the vehicle’s average speed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). Press and hold the reset button while AV SPEED is displayed to reset the average vehicle speed. 3-39 OIL LIFE Press the information button until OIL LIFE is displayed. The engine oil life system shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. It will show 100% when the system is reset after an oil change. It will alert you to change your oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil change. See “How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System” under Engine Oil Life System on page 5-20 and “OIL–LIFE RESET” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-42. COOLANT Press the information button until COOLANT is displayed. This mode shows the temperature of the engine coolant in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Celsius (°C). DIC Warnings and Messages These messages will appear if there is a problem detected in one of your vehicle’s systems. Any message will clear when the vehicle’s condition is no longer present. The warning message will come back on the next time the vehicle is turned off and back on if the condition is still present. With most messages, a warning chime will sound when the message is displayed. You can also acknowledge and clear some warning messages from the DIC display by pressing either the reset or information buttons. Your vehicle may have other warning messages. AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS OFF This message is displayed if the automatic headlamp system is disabled with the headlamp switch. AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS ON This message is displayed if the automatic headlamp system is enabled with the headlamp switch. BRAKE FLUID This message will display if the ignition is on to inform the driver that the brake ﬂuid level is low. Have the brake system serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible. 3-40 CHANGE OIL SOON This message is displayed when the life of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed. When you acknowledge the CHANGE OIL SOON message by clearing it from the display, you still must reset the engine oil life system separately. See “OIL-LIFE RESET” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-42, Engine Oil Life System on page 5-20, and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. CHECK GAS CAP This message is displayed if the gas cap has not been fully tightened. You should recheck your gas cap to ensure that it is on properly. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the display off. CRUISE ENGAGED This message is displayed when the cruise control system is active. See Cruise Control on page 3-10 for more information. DOOR AJAR This message is displayed if one or more of the vehicle’s doors are not closed properly. When this message appears, you should make sure that the door is closed completely. ENGINE DISABLED This message is displayed if the starting of the engine is disabled. Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer immediately. ENG (Engine) PWR (Power) REDUCED This message informs you that the vehicle has reduced engine power to avoid damaging the engine. ICE POSSIBLE This message appears when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. KEY FOB BATT (Battery) LOW This message is displayed if the remote keyless entry transmitter battery is low. See “Battery Replacement” under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-4. LOW COOLANT If your vehicle has a 2.0L engine, this message is displayed when there is a low level of engine coolant. Have the cooling system serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23 for more information. 3-41 LOW FUEL This message is displayed when your vehicle is low on fuel. You should reﬁll the fuel tank as soon as possible. See Fuel Gage on page 3-36, Filling the Tank on page 5-8, and Fuel on page 5-5 for more information. LOW TRACTION This message is displayed when the Enhanced Traction System (ETS) is actively limiting wheel spin. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-9 for more information. PARKING BRAKE This message is displayed if the parking brake is left engaged. See Parking Brake on page 2-27. POWER STEERING This message is displayed if a problem has been detected with the electric power steering. Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer immediately. SERVICE AIR BAG This message is displayed when there is a problem with the airbag system. Let only a qualiﬁed technician work on your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer immediately. TRUNK AJAR This message is displayed when the trunk lid of your vehicle is not closed completely. You should make sure that the trunk lid is closed completely. See Trunk on page 2-10. DIC Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle has personalization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to a preferred setting. All of the features listed may not be available on your vehicle. Only the features available will be displayed on your DIC. The default settings for the features were set when your vehicle left the factory, but may have been changed from their default state since then. 3-42 To change feature settings, use the following procedure: Entering Personalization Menu 1. Turn the ignition on while the vehicle is stopped. 2. Press and hold the information and reset buttons at the same time for several seconds, then release to enter the personalization menu. If the vehicle speed is greater than 2 mph (3 km/h), only the UNITS menu will be accessible. 3. Press the information button to scroll through the available personalization menu modes. Press the reset button to scroll through the available settings for each mode. If you do not make a selection within ten seconds, the display will go back to the previous information displayed. Personalization Menu Modes UNITS This feature allows you to select the units of measurement in which the DIC will display the vehicle information. When UNITS appears on the display, press the reset button to scroll through the available settings: ENGLISH (default in United States): All information will be displayed in English units. For example, distance will be shown in miles (mi) and fuel economy in miles per gallon (mpg). METRIC (default in Canada): All information will be displayed in metric units. For example, distance will be shown in kilometers (km) and fuel economy in liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). Choose one of the available settings and press the information button to select it and move on to the next feature. 3-43 UNLOCK HORN If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, this feature, which allows the vehicle’s horn to chirp on the ﬁrst press of the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, can be enabled or disabled. When UNLOCK HORN appears on the display, press the reset button to scroll through the available settings: OFF (default): The horn will not chirp when the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. ON: The horn will chirp on the ﬁrst press of the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. Choose one of the available settings and press the information button to select it and move on to the next feature. OIL-LIFE RESET When this feature is displayed, you can reset the engine oil life system. To reset the system, see Engine Oil Life System on page 5-20. See “OIL LIFE” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-38 for more information. LOCK HORN If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, this feature, which allows the vehicle’s horn to chirp every time the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or disabled. When LOCK HORN appears on the display, press the reset button to scroll through the available settings: OFF (default): The horn will not chirp on the ﬁrst press of the remote keyless entry transmitter lock button. The horn will still chirp on the second press. ON: The horn will chirp on the ﬁrst press of the remote keyless entry transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. Choose one of the available settings and press the information button to select it and move on to the next feature. 3-44 LIGHT FLASH If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, this feature, which allows the vehicle’s exterior hazard/turn signal lighting to ﬂash every time the lock or unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or disabled. When LIGHT FLASH appears on the display, press the reset button to scroll through the available settings: OFF: The exterior hazard/turn signal lighting will not ﬂash when the lock or unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. ON (default): The exterior hazard/turn signal lighting will ﬂash when the lock or unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. See Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-4 for more information.

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