2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual

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P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. 2-26 It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-32. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transmission) on page 4-35 or Towing a Trailer (Manual Transmission) on page 4-41. Make sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply the regular brakes ﬁrst and then press the shift lever button before the vehicle can shift from P (Park) when the ignition key is in ON/RUN. If the vehicle cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into P (Park) as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and then move the shift lever into another gear. See Shifting Out of Park (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-33. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 4-25. N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Also, use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. { CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is ﬁrmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle. D (Drive): This position is for normal driving with the automatic transmission. It provides the best fuel economy. If you need more power for passing and you are: (cid:129) Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. (cid:129) Going about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator all the way down. 2-27 Manual Transmission Operation This is the shift pattern for standard models. This is the shift pattern for SS models. Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding, see “Skidding” under Loss of Control on page 4-17. I (Intermediate): This position is also used for normal driving. However, it reduces vehicle speed without using the brakes for slight downgrades where the vehicle would otherwise accelerate due to steepness of grade. If constant upshifting or downshifting occurs while driving up steep hills, this position can be used to prevent repetitive types of shifts. You might choose I (Intermediate) instead of D (Drive) when driving on hilly, winding roads and when towing a trailer, so that there is less shifting between gears. L (Low): This position reduces vehicle speed more than I (Intermediate) without actually using the brakes. You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in L (Low), the transmission will not shift into a low gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place. 2-28 Here is how to operate the manual transmission: 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal and shift into 1 (First). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into 1 (First) when the vehicle is traveling less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you have come to a complete stop and it is hard to shift into 1 (First), put the shift lever in N (Neutral) and let up on the clutch pedal. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into 1 (First). 2 (Second): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into 2 (Second). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth) and 5 (Fifth): Shift into 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth) and 5 (Fifth) the same way you do for 2 (Second). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal down. To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to N (Neutral). N (Neutral): Use this position when you start or idle the engine. R (Reverse): To back up, press down the clutch pedal and shift into R (Reverse). For SS models, lift upwards on the ring located on the underside of the shift knob to shift into R (Reverse). Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. Also, use R (Reverse), along with the parking brake, for parking the vehicle. 2-29 Shift Speeds { CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of the vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. Up-Shift Light If the vehicle has a manual transmission, there may be an up-shift light. This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel economy. When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road, and traffic conditions let you. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on. While accelerating, it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator. Ignore the light when downshifting. 2-30 No-Lift Upshift (SS Models) If the vehicle has the 2.0L turbo engine and manual transmission, it has the capability of No-Lift Upshifts. This feature maximizes vehicle acceleration by allowing you to shift the transmission to a higher gear without taking your foot off the accelerator. No-Lift Upshifting is enabled in all Electronic Stability Control modes. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-7 for more information. Use this feature only when the engine has reached normal operating temperature. Correct shifting allows the engine to maintain boost pressure during shifts, while also keeping the engine from over-revving. To utilize this feature: 1. Accelerate the vehicle by fully depressing the accelerator pedal. 2. Just prior to reaching the maximum engine speed, quickly complete the upshift utilizing the clutch while keeping the accelerator pedal fully applied. A quicker shift maneuver gives the best performance. If the engine is operated at the maximum engine speed for greater than one second, the engine exits the No-Lift Upshift mode and resumes normal engine overspeed protection. Parking Brake Automatic Shown, Manual Similar 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. 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 the PARKING BRAKE message will appear along with the brake system warning light 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 3-46. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. 2-31 Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) { CAUTION: { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transmission) on page 4-35 or Towing a Trailer (Manual Transmission) on page 4-41. To shift into P (Park): 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-31 for more information. 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by holding in the button on the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF. 2-32 It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could be injured. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running. If you have to leave an automatic transmission vehicle with the engine running, be sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into P (Park), hold the brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from P (Park) without ﬁrst pushing the button. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into P (Park). Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park) properly before you leave the driver seat. To ﬁnd out how, see Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-32. Move the shift lever out of P (Park) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of P (Park). Shifting Out of Park (Automatic Transmission) This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: (cid:129) Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with the shift lever button fully released, and (cid:129) Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park) unless the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal is applied. The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of a an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery. If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery. See Jump Starting on page 5-39 for more information. 2-33 To shift out of P (Park): 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Then press the shift lever button. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still are unable to shift out of P (Park): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift lever button again. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still cannot move the shift lever from P (Park), consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service. Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Before leaving the vehicle, fully press the clutch pedal down, move the shift lever into R (Reverse), and ﬁrmly apply the parking brake. Once the shift lever has been placed in R (Reverse) with the clutch pedal pressed down, the ignition key can be turned to LOCK/OFF, then remove the key and release the clutch pedal. See Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-28. Parking Over Things That Burn { CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. 2-34 Engine Exhaust { CAUTION: Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: (cid:129) The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow that may block underbody airﬂow or tail pipes). (cid:129) The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different. (cid:129) The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or damage. CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) (cid:129) The vehicle’s exhaust system has been modiﬁed, damaged or improperly repaired. (cid:129) There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or after-market modiﬁcations that are not completely sealed. If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle: (cid:129) Drive it only with the windows completely down. (cid:129) Have the vehicle repaired immediately. Never park the vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed area such as a garage or a building that has no fresh air ventilation. 2-35 Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { CAUTION: { CAUTION: Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation. For more information, see Engine Exhaust on page 2-35. It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). Follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-32. If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transmission) on page 4-35 or Towing a Trailer (Manual Transmission) on page 4-41. 2-36 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view of behind your vehicle. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you. Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. Vehicles with OnStar® have three additional control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer/retailer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar®. See OnStar® System on page 2-39 for more information about the services OnStar® provides. If the vehicle has map lamps, press the buttons located at the bottom of the mirror to turn them on or off. Outside Manual Mirror Adjust the outside mirror just to see the side of your vehicle and have a clear view of objects behind you. Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return it to the original position. Outside Remote Control Mirror Adjust the driver outside mirror with the control lever located on the driver door. Adjust the outside mirrors so that the side of the vehicle can be seen. Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return it to the original position. 2-37 Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return it to the original position. Outside Convex Mirror { CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat. Outside Power Mirrors Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door armrest. To adjust the mirrors: 1. Move the selector switch located below the four-way control pad to the left or right to choose either the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror to the desired direction. 3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen. Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror. 2-38 OnStar® System OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If the airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar Emergency advisors who can request emergency services be sent to your location. If the keys are locked in the vehicle, call OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR to have a signal sent to unlock the doors. OnStar Hands-Free Calling, including 30 trial minutes good for 60 days, is available on most vehicles. OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation service, with one trial route, is available on most vehicles. Press the OnStar button to have an OnStar advisor contact Roadside Service. OnStar service is provided subject to the OnStar Terms and Conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber glove box literature. Some services such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance may not be available until the owner of the vehicle registers with OnStar. After the ﬁrst prepaid year, contact OnStar to select a monthly or annual subscription payment plan. If a payment plan is not selected, the OnStar system and all services, including airbag notiﬁcation and emergency services, may be deactivated and no longer available. For more information visit onstar.com (U.S.) or onstar.ca (Canada), or press the OnStar button to speak with an advisor. Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. To check if this vehicle is able to provide the services described below, or for a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner’s Guide in the glove box or visit onstar.com (U.S.) or onstar.ca (Canada), contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or TTY 1-877-248-2080, or press the OnStar button to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 2-39 OnStar Services Available with the Safe & Sound Plan (cid:129) Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment (cid:129) Advanced Automatic Crash Notiﬁcation (AACN) (If equipped) Link to Emergency Services (cid:129) Roadside Assistance (cid:129) Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance (cid:129) Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert (cid:129) OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic Email (cid:129) GM Goodwrench On Demand Diagnostics (cid:129) OnStar Hands-Free Calling with 30 trial minutes (cid:129) OnStar Virtual Advisor (U.S. Only) OnStar Services Included with Directions & Connections Plan (cid:129) All Safe and Sound Plan Services (cid:129) OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation (If equipped) or Driving Directions - Advisor delivered (cid:129) RideAssist Information and Convenience Services 2-40 OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar subscribers to make and receive calls using voice commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated into the vehicle, and can be used with OnStar Pre-Paid Minute Packages. Most vehicles include 30 trial minutes good for 60 days. Hands-Free Calling can also be linked to a Verizon Wireless service plan in the U.S. or a Bell Mobility service plan in Canada, depending on eligibility. To ﬁnd out more, refer to the OnStar Owner’s Guide in the vehicle’s glove box, visit onstar.com or onstar.ca, or speak with an OnStar advisor by pressing the OnStar button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation Vehicles with the OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation system can provide voice-guided driving directions. Press the OnStar button to have an OnStar advisor locate a business or address and download driving directions to the vehicle. Voice-guided directions to the desired destination will play through the audio system speakers. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for more information. (cid:129) (cid:129) OnStar Virtual Advisor OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar Hands-Free Calling that uses minutes to access location-based weather, local traffic reports, and stock quotes. Press the phone button and give a few simple voice commands to browse through the various topics. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for more information. This feature is only available in the continental U.S. OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free Calling. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-90 for more information. On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for more information. How OnStar Service Works The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an OnStar Call Center when the OnStar button is pressed, the emergency button is pressed, or if the airbags or AACN system deploy. This information usually includes the vehicle’s GPS location and, in the event of a crash, additional information regarding the crash that the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the direction from which the vehicle was hit). When the Virtual Advisor feature of OnStar Hands-Free Calling is used, the vehicle also sends OnStar the vehicle’s GPS location so they can provide services where it is located. OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area. OnStar service also cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for that area has coverage, network capacity and reception when the service is needed, and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service. Not all services are available everywhere, particularly in remote or enclosed areas, or at all times. Location information about the vehicle is only available if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and available. The vehicle must have a working electrical system, including adequate battery power, for the OnStar equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time or place. Some examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or wireless phone network congestion. 2-41 Center Console Storage For vehicles with a center console storage area, open with the lever on the front of the console. Driver Storage Compartment The driver’s storage compartment is located near the left side of the steering column on the bottom of the instrument panel. Pull the cover down to open. Convenience Net Use the convenience net, located in the rear, to store small loads as far forward as possible. The net should not be used to store heavy loads. Your Responsibility Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor cannot be heard. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system may not be functioning properly. Press the OnStar button and request a vehicle diagnostic. If the light appears clear (no light is appearing), your OnStar subscription has expired and all services have been deactivated. Press the OnStar button to conﬁrm that the OnStar equipment is active. Storage Areas Glove Box Lift up on the glove box lever to open it. Cupholders There are two cupholders located at the front of the center console, in front of the shift lever. These cupholders have a liner that can be removed for cleaning or to accommodate larger cup sizes. There are also cupholders for the rear seat passengers located at the rear of the center console. 2-42 Sunroof On vehicles with a sunroof, the switch that operates it is located on the headliner between the map lamps. The sunroof will only operate while the ignition is on, or turned to ACC/ACCESSORY, or if Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-23. Press the sunroof switch rearward to open the sunroof to the vent position. If the sunshade is closed, it must be opened manually in 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 when the sunroof is opened. 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. Close the sunshade by hand. Notice: Forcing the sunshade forward of the sliding glass panel may cause damage and the sunroof may not operate properly. Always close the glass panel before closing the sunshade. The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure. Do not keep the sunroof open for long periods of time. Debris may collect in the tracks and possibly damage the sunroof and plug the water draining system. 2-43 ✍ NOTES 2-44 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Horn .............................................................3-6 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ........................3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..................3-8 Flash-to-Pass .................................................3-8 Windshield Wipers ..........................................3-8 Windshield Washer .........................................3-9 Cruise Control ..............................................3-10 Headlamps ..................................................3-12 Wiper Activated Headlamps ............................3-13 Headlamps on Reminder ................................3-13 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .......................3-13 Fog Lamps ..................................................3-14 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-14 Dome Lamp .................................................3-15 Entry/Exit Lighting .........................................3-15 Mirror Reading Lamps ...................................3-15 Electric Power Management ...........................3-15 Battery Run-Down Protection ..........................3-16 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .............................3-16 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ......................3-17 Climate Controls ............................................3-18 Climate Control System .................................3-18 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-21 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-22 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-23 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-24 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-25 Tachometer .................................................3-25 Safety Belt Reminders ...................................3-25 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-26 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...................3-27 Charging System Light ..................................3-28 Up-Shift Light ...............................................3-28 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-29 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light .....3-30 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Indicator/ Warning Light ...........................................3-30 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/ Warning Light ...........................................3-31 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ......3-32 Tire Pressure Light .......................................3-32 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-33 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-36 Security Light ...............................................3-36 Fog Lamp Light ............................................3-36 Highbeam On Light .......................................3-37 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-37 Boost Gage .................................................3-38 Reconﬁgurable Performance Display (RPD) ......3-38 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-43 DIC Operation and Displays ...........................3-44 DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-46 DIC Vehicle Personalization ............................3-52 Audio System(s) .............................................3-58 Setting the Clock ..........................................3-59 Radio(s) ......................................................3-60 Using an MP3 ..............................................3-72 XM Radio Messages .....................................3-78 Bluetooth® ...................................................3-80 Theft-Deterrent Feature ..................................3-90 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......................3-90 Radio Reception ...........................................3-91 Fixed Mast Antenna ......................................3-92 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............3-92 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Outlet Adjustment on page 3-21. B. Outlet Adjustment on page 3-21. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. D. Cruise Control on page 3-10 (If Equipped). Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-43. E. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-24. F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-90 (If Equipped). G. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. H. Windshield Wipers on page 3-8 and Windshield Washer on page 3-9. I. Audio System(s) on page 3-58. J. Fog Lamps on page 3-14 (If Equipped). K. Trunk Release. See Trunk on page 2-12. L. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-14. M. Horn on page 3-6. N. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10 (If Equipped). Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-7 (If Equipped). O. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-17. P. Shift Lever (Manual Shown). See Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-28 and Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-26. Q. Climate Control System on page 3-18. R. Heated Seats on page 1-4 (If Equipped). S. Glove Box on page 2-42. 3-5 Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel lets the steering wheel be adjusted. Hazard Warning Flashers | (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press this button located on the instrument panel, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press | again to turn the ﬂashers off. Horn To sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering wheel. The tilt lever is located on the left side of the steering column. To tilt the wheel, pull the lever down. Raise or lower the wheel to a comfortable position, then pull the lever up to lock the wheel in place. 3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster ﬂashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: G : Turn and Lane-Change Signals 5 3: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer O : Exterior Lamp Control Flash-to-Pass. Information for these features is on the pages following. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is complete. The lever returns to its starting position when it is released. If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows ﬂash rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-118. 3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal lever away from you. Windshield Wipers This indicator light appears on the instrument panel cluster when the high beams are on. 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. The windshield wiper lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel. Move the lever to control the windshield wipers. 9 (Off): Turns off the windshield wipers. & (Intermittent; Speed Sensitive Wipers): For intermittent or speed sensitive operation. The amount of delay time varies between wiping cycles due to the delay setting selected or the speed of the vehicle. As vehicle speed is increased or decreased, the wiper interval also increases or decreases. 3-8 x (Delay): While the lever is in the intermittent position, turn the intermittent adjust band with this symbol on it up or down to select a shorter or longer delay between wiping cycles. 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): For steady wiping at low speed. 1 (High Speed): For wiping at a high speed. 8 (Mist): Move the lever all the way down for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the windshield wipers start; then release. The wipers stop after one wiping cycle. Hold the lever down longer, for more wipe cycles. 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 they become damaged, install new blades. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker stops the motor until it cools. 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 turn on automatically. They turn off 15 seconds after the wipers are turned off. Windshield Washer Press the button at the end of the windshield wiper 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 the button is released, the washers stop, but the wipers continue to wipe about three times or resume the previous speed. 3-9 Cruise Control With cruise control, a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h). The brake must be applied at least one time, after the vehicle has been started, before cruise control will function. { CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. 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 outboard side of the steering wheel. 3-10 J (On/Off): Press to turn the cruise control system on and off. RES+ (Resume): Press to resume a set speed and to accelerate the speed. SET– (Set): Press to set a speed and to decrease the speed. To set a speed do the following: 1. Press J to turn the cruise control on. The indicator light on the button will come on. 2. Get to the speed desired. 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. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brake is applied. This disengages the cruise control. To return to the previously set speed, you do not need to go through the set process again. Once the vehicle is traveling at least 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, press the RES+ part of the button brieﬂy. The vehicle returns to the previously selected speed and stays 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 desired, and then release the button. To increase the vehicle speed in very small amounts, press the RES+ part of the button brieﬂy and then release it. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already engaged, (cid:129) Push and hold the SET– part of the button until the lower speed desired is reached, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, push the SET– part of the button brieﬂy. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. 3-11 (cid:129) Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle’s speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle’s speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle’s speed down. Applying the brake will turn off the cruise control. Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to end cruise control: (cid:129) Step lightly on the brake pedal or the clutch pedal if the vehicle has a manual transmission. This will only end the current cruise control session. (cid:129) Press J to turn the system completely off. Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased when the cruise control or the ignition is turned off. 3-12 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): Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps. ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps and taillamps only. AUTO (Automatic Headlamp System): Automatically turns on the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 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 3-13. P (Off/On): When operating in AUTO, a momentary turn of the switch to Off/On will turn the Automatic Headlamp System off or back on. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, the automatic transmission must be in P (Park) or the manual transmission must have the park brake set, before the Automatic Headlamp System can be turned off. Wiper Activated Headlamps The headlamps and parking lamps are activated 15 seconds after the windshield wipers are turned on. For this feature to work, automatic lighting must be enabled. See Headlamps on page 3-12 for additional information. When the ignition is turned off, the wiper-activated headlamps will immediately turn off. They also turn off 15 seconds after the windshield wiper control is turned off. Headlamps on Reminder If the drivers door is opened with the ignition off and the lamps on, a warning chime will sound. This indicates that the headlamps are still on. 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 the headlamps 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. 3-13 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Fog Lamps For vehicles with fog lamps, the button is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. The ignition must be on to use the fog lamps. # : Press to turn the fog lamps on off. An indicator light on the button comes on when the fog lamps are on. The parking lamps 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. Instrument Panel Brightness The control for this feature is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or counterclockwise to dim the instrument panel lights, when the parking lamps or headlamps are on. 3-14 Dome Lamp The vehicle may have a dome lamp. Move the lever to the following positions: 9 (Off): Turns the lamp off, even when a door is opened. 1 (Door): Turns the lamp on whenever a door is opened. + (On): Turns the dome lamp on. Entry/Exit Lighting The lamps inside the vehicle will go on when any door is opened. These lamps fade out about 20 seconds after all of the doors have been closed or when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. These lamps will also go on when pressing the trunk release, unlock symbol, or the horn symbol button on the Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE) Transmitter. After the key is removed from the ignition, the lamps inside the vehicle stay on for about 20 seconds to provide an illuminated exit. Mirror Reading Lamps The vehicle may have reading lamps on the rearview mirror. Press the button to turn the reading lamps on and off. Electric Power Management This vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM), an advanced control system. It estimates the battery’s temperature and state of charge and then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery’s state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge back in. When the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging. If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage or voltage display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you may see the voltage move up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed. 3-15 The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator) may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power that is needed for very high electrical loads. A high electrical load occurs when several of the following loads are on: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power, whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories. Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver. Battery Run-Down Protection The vehicle has a battery saver feature designed to protect the vehicle’s battery. When any interior lamp is left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after 20 minutes. This prevents draining of the battery. Accessory Power Outlet(s) Accessory power outlets can be used to connect electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone. The accessory power outlet is located in the center console, rearward of the shift lever. To use the accessory power outlet, remove the cover. When not in use, always cover the accessory power 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 of 20 amperes. 3-16 Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer/retailer for additional information on the accessory power outlet. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to the vehicle can damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes. Check with your dealer/retailer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: damage not covered by the warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only. Improper use of the power outlet can cause Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter The 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. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 15 amperes. To clean the center console ashtray, remove the entire ashtray and empty it. Notice: are put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage the vehicle. Never put ﬂammable items in the ashtray. If papers, pins, or other ﬂammable items 3-17 Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. To change the current mode, select one of the following: 9 (Off): Turn the fan control to this position to turn the fan off. Temperature Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature. 9 (Fan Control): Turn 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. Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the direction of the airﬂow inside the vehicle. Vehicles with Air Conditioning shown, without Air Conditioning similar A. Air Delivery Mode Control B. Fan Control C. Temperature Control D. Air Conditioning E. Rear Window Defogger F. Recirculation 3-18 Select from the following modes: H (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and the ﬂoor outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the ﬂoor outlets. 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the ﬂoor outlets, with some air directed to the windshield and side windows. - (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, side window, and ﬂoor outlets. To defog the windows faster, turn the temperature control knob clockwise to the warmest setting. In this mode, the system runs the air conditioning compressor. 0 (Defrost): This mode removes fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield, with some air directed to the side window outlets and the ﬂoor outlets. To defrost the windows faster, turn the temperature control knob clockwise to the warmest setting. In this mode, the system runs the air conditioning compressor. For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. # (Air Conditioning): For vehicles with air conditioning, press this button to turn the air conditioning system on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the air conditioning is on. On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently. 3-19 For quick cool down on hot days: 1. Select the H mode. 2. Select the h mode. 3. Select # . 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 the vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in the vehicle has cooled, turn off the recirculation by pressing the button again. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. The air conditioning compressor cannot be turned on when the fan is off. h (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation mode on. An indicator light comes on to show that recirculation is on. This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle. It can be used to help prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle. The air conditioning compressor also comes on. Recirculation is not available for ﬂoor, defog and defrost modes. If recirculation is selected in any of these modes, the recirculate indicator light ﬂashes 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 the vehicle. This mode is automatically active if recirculate is not selected. There is no button for outside air. 3-20 Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. The rear window defogger only works when the ignition is in ON/RUN. < (Rear): Press 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 comes on to show that the rear window defogger is on. The rear window defogger turns off about 15 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger only runs for about 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 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 the vehicle 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:129) Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into the vehicle. (cid:129) Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. (cid:129) Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively. 3-21 Passenger Compartment Air Filter The ﬁlter removes dust and pollen from the air which is drawn into the vehicle. Airﬂow reduction is an indication that the ﬁlter needs to be replaced. The ﬁlter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for replacement intervals. To ﬁnd out what type of ﬁlter to use, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14. To access the passenger compartment air ﬁlter: 1. Open and empty the glove box. 2. Lower the glove box door by pressing in on each side and lowering from the track. 3-22 3. Pull the tab at the back of the glove box toward you and open the passenger compartment air ﬁlter door downward. 4. Pull the ﬁlter out toward you. Install the new air ﬁlter with the AIR FLOW arrow pointing downward. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reassemble. Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Some warning lights come on brieﬂy when the engine is started to indicate they are working. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous. 3-23 Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to show how the vehicle is running. It shows how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel is left in the tank, and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. United States SS, Manual Transmission Cluster shown, Canada, Base and Automatic Transmission similar 3-24 Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The vehicle’s odometer works together with the Driver Information Center (DIC). Trip A and Trip B can be set on the odometer. See “Trip Information” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-44. The vehicle does not have to be running to check the odometer mileage. Simply open the driver’s door and the mileage brieﬂy displays. If the vehicle ever needs a new odometer installed, the new one will be set to the correct total mileage of the old odometer. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: in the shaded warning area, the vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area. If the engine is operated with the tachometer Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt, unless the driver safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light comes on and stays on for several seconds, then ﬂashes for several more. This chime and light are repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver safety belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. 3-25 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This only occurs if the passenger airbag is enabled. See Passenger Sensing System (Without Turbo Engine) on page 1-61 or Passenger Sensing System (With Turbo Engine) on page 1-67 for more information. The passenger safety belt light, located on the instrument panel, comes on and stays on for several seconds and then ﬂashes for several more. This chime and light are repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic device. To turn off the warning light and or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt. Airbag Readiness Light The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for possible malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicates there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-54. The airbag readiness light ﬂashes for a few seconds when the engine is started. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed immediately. 3-26 { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away. If there is a problem with the airbag system, an airbag Driver Information Center (DIC) message can also come on. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-46 for more information. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System (Without Turbo Engine) on page 1-61 or Passenger Sensing System (With Turbo Engine) on page 1-67 for important safety information. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. United States Canada When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. If you are using remote start to start the vehicle from a distance, if equipped, you may not see the system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag. 3-27 If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag is enabled (may inﬂate). 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 frontal airbag. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer/retailer for service. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-26 for more information, including important safety information. Charging System Light This light comes on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned on, and the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. Then it should go out when the engine is started. If the light stays on, or comes on while driving, there may be a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your dealer/retailer. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery. If a short distance must be driven with the light on, turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. Up-Shift Light The vehicle may have an up-shift light. 3-28 When this light comes on, shift to the next higher gear if weather, road, and traffic conditions allow. See Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-28 for more information. Brake System Warning Light The vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop the vehicle. For good braking both parts need to be working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light also comes on when the parking brake is set. The light stays on if the parking brake does not fully release. If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released, it means the vehicle has a brake problem. If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. Make sure the parking brake is fully released. The pedal might be harder to push or, the pedal could go closer to the ﬂoor. It can take longer to stop. Try turning off and restarting the vehicle one or two times, if the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-32. United States Canada This light should come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If it does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. { CAUTION: The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. 3-29 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Indicator/Warning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started. For vehicles with the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), this light serves as an indicator and warning light. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the ABS light stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-29. For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-46 for all brake related DIC messages. 3-30 This light comes on brieﬂy while the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the indicator/warning light is on and not ﬂashing, the ETS system could have been disabled. Check all related Driver Information Center (DIC) messages to determine whether the system has been turned off or if the system is not working properly and the vehicle requires service. If the ETS has been disabled, wheel spin is not limited. If the indicator/warning light is on and ﬂashing, the ETS is actively working. The LOW TRACTION DIC message also appears when the system is actively limiting wheel spin. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-13 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-46 for more information. If the TCS is disabled, wheel spin is not limited. If the ESC system is disabled, the system does not aid in maintaining directional control of the vehicle. If the indicator/warning light is on and ﬂashing, the TCS or the ESC system is actively working. Check the DIC messaging for details to determine which system is working. If the LOW TRACTION message appears, the system is limiting wheel spin. If the ESC ACTIVE message appears, the system is aiding in maintaining directional control of the vehicle. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-7 and Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10 for more information. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-46 for more information on the messages associated with this light. Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light For vehicles with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system or the Traction Control System (TCS), the indicator/warning light comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off. If this light is on while certain DIC messages display, this indicates that the ESC and TCS are not working or are disabled. If this light is on and not ﬂashing, the TCS and potentially the ESC system have been disabled. Check the DIC messaging to determine which feature(s) is no longer functioning and whether it is because of the driver turning off the feature(s), or because the system is not working properly and the vehicle requires service. 3-31 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light comes on brieﬂy while starting the vehicle. Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system, this light comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires is signiﬁcantly underinﬂated. A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center (DIC), can accompany the light. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-46 for more information. Stop and check the tires as soon as it is safe to do so. If a tire is underinﬂated, inﬂate to the proper pressure. See Tires on page 5-54 for more information. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off. Notice: Driving with the engine coolant temperature warning light on could cause the vehicle to overheat. See Engine Overheating on page 5-32. The vehicle’s engine could be damaged, and it might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never drive with the engine coolant temperature warning light on. The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on when the engine has overheated. If this happens pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-32 for more information. 3-32 When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that there could be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light ﬂashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-64 for more information. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It ensures that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the check engine light comes on and stays on, while the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle’s fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. If the vehicle is continually driven with this 3-33 Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle’s emission controls and can cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 5-3. This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing: A misﬁre condition has been detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: (cid:129) Reduce vehicle speed. (cid:129) Avoid hard accelerations. (cid:129) Avoid steep uphill grades. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park the vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps and see your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. An emission system malfunction might be corrected by doing the following: (cid:129) Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling the Tank on page 5-8. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. If the vehicle has been driven through a deep puddle of water, the vehicle’s electrical system might be wet. The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. 3-34 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and can cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. If one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. If none of the above have made the light turn off, your dealer/retailer can check the vehicle. The dealer/retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the vehicle pass an inspection: The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on with the engine running, or if the key is in ON/RUN and the light is not on. The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD II (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if the battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II system readiness, your dealer/retailer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. 3-35 (cid:129) (cid:129) Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not ﬂowing through the engine properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and it might have some other system problem. Security Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle’s security system, see Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-16. The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use. { CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Fog Lamp Light Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. This light comes on brieﬂy while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. 3-36 The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 3-14 for more information. Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8 for more information. Fuel Gage The fuel gage shows about how much fuel the vehicle has left. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gage: (cid:129) At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to ﬁll the tank. The gage moves a little while turning a corner or speeding up. The gage does not go back to empty when the ignition is turned off. For the fuel tank capacity, see Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-124. An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. 3-37 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) This gage is automatically centered at zero every time the engine is started. 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. Reconﬁgurable Performance Display (RPD) For vehicles with the RPD, the screen displays information that can be used to monitor vehicle performance. The RPD knob located next to the screen is used to conﬁgure the display and select information to be viewed. A short video plays whenever the ignition key is turned on. Press the RPD knob to stop the video and go directly to RPD displays. Boost Gage United States Canada If equipped, this gage is located near the driver 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. 3-38 Region A Gage and Speedometer Displays Change the information displayed in Region A by turning the knob either clockwise or counterclockwise. The available gages are: BOOST: Displays positive boost pressure as determined by the manifold air pressure (MAP) sensor. AIR/FUEL RATIO: Displays the mass ratio of air to fuel. CAM PHASER ANGLES: Displays orientation of the intake and exhaust cam shafts relative to their park positions as commanded by the engine control module. OVERLAP represents the total distance the intake and exhaust cam shafts have phased. SPARK ADVANCE/ KNOCK RETARD: The spark advance gage displays ignition timing. Knock retard indicates the amount of ignition delay to reduce spark knock. ENGINE POWER & TORQUE: Displayed engine power and torque are engine ﬂywheel output values calculated by the engine control module. These values are approximate and may change with the air conditioning load, generator output, air temperature, air pressure, and fuel octane. 3-39 RPD Screen Example US Version Shown, Canada Similar (French Display Currently Not Available) The RPD screen displays two divided areas (A, B) of information called Regions. Advance through Region A screens to show various gages and speedometer displays. Advance through Region B screens to show digital readouts and indicator information. The position of these regions can be reversed. See the SETUP MENU for more information. When the ignition is turned off and then back on, the RPD shows the last screen displayed. SPEEDOMETER & G FORCE: The G FORCE meter displays lateral acceleration. While turning right, G forces are felt on the left, and vice versa. PEAK values are stored indeﬁnitely, and can be reset with a press and hold of the RPD knob while viewing the G FORCE meter. SETUP MENU: Press the RPD knob to enter this menu. The vehicle should be stopped while conﬁguring the setup menu selections. SCREEN OFF: Turns the screen off. Region B Readout Displays Press the RPD knob to highlight Region B. The information displayed can be changed by turning the RPD knob either clockwise or counterclockwise. Press the RPD knob again, to store the selection. The selection will also be stored after a few seconds of no activity. Available modes are: Readouts #1 SHIFT LIGHTS/GEAR INDICATION: The shift lights provide visual identiﬁcation of engine speed for a transmission gear. Shift light minimum and maximum RPM settings can be viewed and conﬁgured in the SETUP screen. Readouts #2 TIRE PRESSURES: Displays the last gage tire pressures recorded from each of the wheel mounted tire pressure sensors. Readouts #3 BAROMETER: Displays ambient air pressure as measured by the engine’s ambient pressure sensor. OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE: Displays ambient temperature as measured by an outside air temperature sensor. BATTERY VOLTAGE: Displays the vehicle’s battery voltage. Readouts #4 COOLANT TEMPERATURE: Displays engine coolant temperature as measured by a coolant temperature sensor. INLET AIR TEMPERATURE: Displays the instantaneous temperature of the air at the inlet to the induction system. FUEL PRESSURE: Displays fuel pressure as measured by a sensor on the output of the high-pressure fuel pump. 3-40 INDICATORS The indicators come on when the corresponding function is actively working to stabilize or control the vehicle. Each indicator light on the RPD display can be turned on and off using the SETUP MENU. These indicators work independently of the telltales on the instrument panel cluster. Turning the indicator on the RPD display on or off does not enable or disable the functions on the vehicle. This indicator comes on whenever the vehicle StabiliTrak® is actively working. This indicator comes on when Competitive Driving Mode (A) has been set using the traction control switch. This telltale comes on whenever conditions are right for the Launch Mode (B) to activate. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-7 for more information on Competitive Driving Mode and Launch Control. This indicator comes on whenever the vehicle Traction Control system is actively working. 3-41 SETUP MENU The SETUP MENU allows for the appearance of each display screen to be customized. Turn the knob to scroll through the screens to reach the SETUP MENU. Press and release the knob to activate the SETUP MENU. Selecting a SETUP MENU Option 1. Under SETUP MENU there are six menu options to choose. Turn the RPD knob to highlight an option. 2. Press and release the RPD knob to select the highlighted menu option. 3-42 SETUP MENU Options GAUGE APPEARANCE: While the gage is highlighted, press the RPD knob. Then turn the knob to choose the background color for a gage. Press the knob again when gage color is chosen. SHIFT LIGHT SETUP: This screen establishes a RPM range where the shift light comes on for each gear. Turn the RPD knob to highlight a shift light setting. Press the knob to allow adjustment of the highlighted setting. Turn the knob to adjust the value up or down, then press the knob again to allow the selection of another item. The number above each gear shows the highest RPM the light comes on for a gear range. The number below each gear indicates the lowest RPM the light comes on for a gear range. INDICATORS ON/OFF: Select on or off for each indicator by turning the RPD knob to highlight ON or OFF. Press and Release the RPD knob to apply the choice. The actual Traction Control, StabiliTrak®, Competitive Mode, Launch Control functions and instrument panel cluster telltales are not enabled or disabled by these indicators. SCREEN ORDER: While the screen order is highlighted, press the knob to allow adjustment. Turn the knob to reverse the displayed order of Region A and Region B. Press the knob again once the screen is chosen. CONTRAST: While the contrast slider is highlighted, press the knob to allow adjustment. Turn the knob to adjust the contrast of the screen. Press the knob again when the desired contrast is reached. RESTORE DEFAULTS: Restores the original factory screen defaults. Applying a SETUP MENU Option After each screen is customized, use this procedure to apply the change and return to the SETUP MENU. SET: Applies the changes to the display. 1. Turn until SET is highlighted. 2. Press and release while SET is highlighted to lock in the setting and return to the previous screen. RETURN /RET: Returns the display to the previous screen without saving changes. 1. Turn to highlight the RETURN/RET option. 2. Press and release knob to return to the previous menu. Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The 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 instrument panel cluster. The DIC buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. INFO (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 one second, then release the buttons to enter the personalization menu. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-52 for more information. 3-43 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

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