2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual

A wet seat can affect the performance of the passenger sensing system. Here is how:

The passenger sensing system may turn off the passenger airbag when liquid is soaked into the seat. If this happens, the off indicator will be lit, and the airbag readiness light on the instrument panel will also be lit. Liquid pooled on the seat that has not soaked in may make it more likely that the passenger sensing system will enable (turn on) the passenger airbag while a child restraint or child occupant is on the seat. If the passenger airbag is turned on, the on indicator will be lit.

If the passenger seat gets wet, dry the seat immediately. If the airbag readiness light is lit, do not install a child restraint or allow anyone to occupy the seat. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4‑21 for important safety information.

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The on indicator may be lit if an object, such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic device, is put on an unoccupied seat. If this is not desired, remove the object from the seat.

In addition, if the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position, the label on the vehicle's sun visors refer to “ADVANCED AIRBAGS”.

{ WARNING:

Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system.

Passenger Sensing System (With Turbo Engine) If the vehicle has one of the passenger airbag status indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. If equipped, the passenger airbag status indicator is visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started.

United States

Canada

The words ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, will be visible during the system check. If you are using remote start to start the vehicle from a distance, if equipped, you may not see the system check. When the system check is complete, either the word ON or the word OFF, or the symbol for on or off, will be visible. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4‑22. The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag and roof-rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system.

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The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger seat. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the right front passenger frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or not. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the correct child restraint for their weight and size. We recommend that children be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts. A label on the 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.

{ WARNING:

A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. A child in a forward-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position. Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though the airbag is turned off. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat.

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The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag if:

The right front passenger seat is unoccupied. The system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant seat. The system determines that a small child is present in a child restraint. The system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat.

. A right front passenger takes his/her weight off of

the seat for a period of time. The right front passenger seat is occupied by a smaller person, such as a child who has outgrown child restraints.

. Or, if there is a critical problem with the airbag

system or the passenger sensing system.

When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4‑22. The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on (may inflate) the right front passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger's seat.

When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active. For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag, depending upon the person's seating posture and body build. Everyone in the vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that person.

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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 4‑21
for more information, including important safety information.

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If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit:

1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle. 3. Remove any additional items from the seat such as

blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers.

4. Reinstall the child restraint following the directions

provided by the child restraint manufacturer and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 2‑50.

5.

If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn the vehicle off. Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion, if adjustable, to make sure that the vehicle seatback is not pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion. Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint. If this happens, adjust the head restraint. See Head Restraints on page 2‑7 .

6. Restart the vehicle.

If the on indicator is still lit, secure the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle, and check with your dealer/retailer.

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If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant

If this happens, use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers.

3. Place the seatback in the fully upright position. 4. Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered

on the seat cushion, with legs comfortably extended.

5. Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in

this position for two to three minutes after the on indicator is lit.

If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat.

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Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 8‑16 .

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For up to 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. They are probably part of the airbag system. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so.

Additional Factors Affecting System Operation Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” in the Index for additional information about the importance of proper restraint use. A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for your specific vehicle. See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 2‑73 for more information about modifications that can affect how the system operates.

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Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system.

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Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about

the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly?

A: Yes. If you add things that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from working properly. Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, front sensors, or airbag wiring can affect the operation of the airbag system. In addition, the vehicle may have a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position, which includes sensors that are part of the passenger's seat. The passenger sensing system may not operate properly if the original seat trim is replaced with non-GM covers, upholstery or trim, or with GM covers, upholstery or trim designed for a different vehicle. Any object, such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort enhancing pad or device, installed under or on top of the seat fabric, could also interfere with the operation of the passenger sensing system. This could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent

the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing System (Without Turbo Engine) on page 2‑62 or Passenger Sensing System (With Turbo Engine) on page 2‑67 . If you have any questions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 8‑2.

Q: Because I have a disability, I have to get my

vehicle modified. How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system?

A: If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 8‑2.

In addition, your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring.

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Restraint System Check

Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer/retailer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 4‑20 for more information. Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Care of Safety Belts on page 6‑116.

Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4‑21 for more information. Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, or broken, the airbag may not work properly. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. If there are any opened or broken airbag covers, have the airbag covering and/or airbag module replaced. For the location of the airbag modules, see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? on page 2‑59. See your dealer/ retailer for service.

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If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash, you may need new LATCH system parts. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt or LATCH system (if equipped), was not being used at the time of the crash. If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section. Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, if the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started, or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4‑21 .

Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash

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A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.

If the vehicle has been in a crash, do you need new safety belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts? After a very minor crash, nothing may be necessary. But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. See your dealer/retailer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced.

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Section 3

Features and Controls

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Automatic Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock . . . . . . . . 3-10
Rear Door Security Locks (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Content Theft-Deterrent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . 3-18
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Engine Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Automatic Transmission Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Manual Transmission Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) . . . 3-32
Shifting Out of Park (Automatic

Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) . . . . 3-34
Parking Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36

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Section 3

Features and Controls

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Outside Manual Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Outside Remote Control Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Outside Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Outside Convex Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38

Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Driver Storage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39

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Keys

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Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.

The key can be used for the ignition and all locks. The key has a bar-coded key tag that the dealer/retailer or qualified locksmith can use to make new keys. Store this information in a safe place, not in your vehicle. Notice: If you ever lock your keys in the vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. Be sure you have spare keys. If you are locked out of your vehicle, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 8‑8 .

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8‑19 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and RSS-210/211 of Industry and Science Canada. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range, try this:

. Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far

from the vehicle. Stand closer during rainy or snowy weather.

. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.

. Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery

Replacement” later in this section. If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer/retailer or a qualified technician for service.

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to 195 feet (60 m) away from the vehicle. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 3‑4.

With Remote Start Shown,

Without Remote Start

Similar

/ (Remote Vehicle Start) : For vehicles with this feature, press to start the engine from outside the vehicle. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3‑6.

Q (Lock) : Press to lock all the doors. The interior lamps turn off after all of the doors are closed. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the remote lock feedback can be programmed to have the horn chirp and/or the turn signals flash to confirm locking. See “LOCK HORN” and “LIGHT FLASH” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 4‑46. Pressing Q may also arm the content theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 3‑16. K (Unlock) : Press to unlock the driver door. If K is pressed again within five seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps turn on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the remote unlock feedback can be programmed to have the horn chirp and/or the turn signals flash to confirm unlocking. See “UNLOCK HORN” and “LIGHT FLASH” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 4‑46. The high-beam headlamps and parking lamps may turn on when K is pressed. See “EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 4‑46. Pressing K on the RKE transmitter disarms the content theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 3‑16 .

V (Remote Trunk Release) : Press and hold for approximately one second to open the trunk. The trunk will open using the transmitter when the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (3 km/h) if the vehicle has a manual transmission, when the ignition is off, or when the vehicle shift lever is in P (Park) if the vehicle has an automatic transmission. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm) : Press to locate the vehicle. The horn sounds three times and the headlamps and turn signals flash three times. Press and hold L for approximately three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the headlamps and turn signals flash for 30 seconds. Press L again to cancel the panic alarm. Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer/ retailer. When the replacement transmitter is programmed to the vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be programmed. Any lost or stolen transmitters no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed. Each vehicle can have up to four transmitters programmed to it.

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Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the KEY FOB BATT LOW message displays in the DIC. See “KEY FOB BATT LOW” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑40 . Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.

To replace the battery:

1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object

inserted into the notch on the side.

2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.

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3.

Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.

4. Snap the transmitter back together. Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may have a remote start feature. This feature allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. It may also start the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems. When you start your vehicle using the remote start feature, the climate control system will come on and adjust the interior to the temperature settings that you left it set to when you turned the vehicle off. Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles. Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is low on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel. The remote start feature provides two separate starts per ignition cycle, each with 10 minutes of engine running time.

After your vehicle's engine has been started two times using the remote vehicle start button, the vehicle's ignition switch must be turned to ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF using the key before the remote start procedure can be used again. See Ignition Positions on page 3‑21 for information regarding the ignition positions on your vehicle. If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will have an increased range of operation. However, the range may be less while the vehicle is running. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 3‑4 for additional information. / (Remote Start): This button will be on the RKE transmitter if you have remote start. To start the vehicle using the remote start feature, do the following:

1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press and release Q , then immediately press and hold / until the vehicle's turn signal lamps flash. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on while the engine is running. The vehicle's doors will be locked.

3.

If it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven, repeat these steps, while the engine is running, to extend the time by 10 minutes for the engine to continue to run.

After entering the vehicle after a remote start, insert and turn the key to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle. The engine will shut off automatically after 10 minutes, unless a time extension has been done or the vehicle's key is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to ON/RUN. To manually shut off a remote start, do any of the following. The parking lamps will turn off to indicate the engine is off.

. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press

and release the remote start button. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN and then LOCK/OFF.

Your vehicle's engine can be started two times, per ignition cycle, using the transmitter's remote start feature. If the remote start procedure is used again before the first 10 minute time frame has ended, the first 10 minutes will immediately expire and the second 10 minute time frame will start.

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The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if any of the follow occur:

The remote start system is disabled through the DIC. The vehicle's key is in the ignition. The vehicle's hood is open. The hazard warning flashers are on. The check engine light is on. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4‑27. The engine coolant temperature is too high. The oil pressure is low. Two remote vehicle starts have already been provided for that ignition cycle.

Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start feature are shipped from the factory with the remote start system enabled. The system may be enabled or disabled through the DIC. See “REMOTE START” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 4‑46 for additional information.

Doors and Locks

Door Locks

{ WARNING:

Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven.

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Power Door Locks

This vehicle may have power door locks. The controls are located on the driver and front passenger door armrest.

Driver Switch shown

Press K to unlock the doors. Press Q to lock the doors.

WARNING: (Continued)

. Young children who get into unlocked vehicles

may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it.

. Outsiders can easily enter through an

unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening.

There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. To lock the driver's door from the outside, turn the key clockwise. To unlock the door, turn the key counterclockwise. You can also use the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped, to lock and unlock the doors. From the inside, use the manual lock knobs on each door or the power door lock switch to lock and unlock all doors.

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Delayed Locking If your vehicle has power locks, it will have the delayed locking feature. This feature will delay the actual locking of the doors for up to five seconds when the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the vehicle. If any door is open when locking the vehicle, three chimes will sound signaling that the delayed locking feature is active. Five seconds after the last door is closed, all of the doors will lock and the turn signal lamps will flash. To cancel the delay and lock the doors immediately, press the lock button a second time. This feature will not lock the doors if the key is in the ignition . You can disable this function through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 4‑46.

Automatic Door Lock On vehicles with power door locks, the doors automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of (P) Park for a vehicle with an automatic transmission. For a vehicle with a manual transmission, the speed must be greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). The automatic door locking feature cannot be disabled. Programmable Automatic Door Unlock If your vehicle has power locks, it has a programmable automatic door unlock feature. The doors can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC) to automatically unlock several ways. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 4‑46
for more information.

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Rear Door Security Locks (Sedan) Your vehicle has rear door security locks. These prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside.

The rear door security locks are located on the inside edge of each rear door. You must open the rear doors to access them. The label showing lock and unlock positions is located near the lock.

Security Lock Label shown

To set the locks, do the following:

1.

Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position.

2. Close the door.

When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following:

1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry

transmitter, if the vehicle has one, the power door lock switch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock.

2. Open the door from the outside.

To cancel the rear door security lock, do the following:

1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside. 2.

Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the vertical position.

Lockout Protection If your vehicle has power door locks, it will have this feature. If you press the power door lock switch when the key is in the ignition and any door is open, all the doors will lock and the driver's door will unlock. Be sure to remove the key from the ignition when locking your vehicle. The lockout protection can be overridden by pressing and holding the power door lock in the lock position for three seconds.

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Trunk To release the trunk lid from the outside, use the key or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if equipped.

{ WARNING:

Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.

(Continued)

WARNING: (Continued)

If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: . Close all of the windows.

Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel.

. Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting

that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control System in the Index. If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function.

For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 3‑35.

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Remote Trunk Release

Emergency Trunk Release Handle

To open the trunk from inside the vehicle, press the remote trunk release button. It is located inside the driver storage compartment on the lower left side of the instrument panel .

On a manual transmission equipped vehicle, the remote trunk release works when the ignition is either off or in ACC/ACCESSORY, or the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (3 km/h). On an automatic transmission equipped vehicle, the remote trunk release works when the shifter is in P (Park).

Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside. There is a glow-in-the dark emergency trunk release handle located on the inside of the trunk lid of the vehicle. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle and push the trunk lid open from the inside to open the trunk.

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Windows

{ WARNING:

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

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Manual Windows If your vehicle has manual windows, use the window crank to open and close each window.

Power Windows

{ WARNING:

Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children. When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows.

If your vehicle has power windows, the switches on the driver's door armrest control each of the windows.

Sedan Shown, Coupe Similar

In addition, each passenger's door has a window switch that controls that door's window. Press the front of the switch to open the window. Pull the front of the switch up to close it. Express-Down Window The driver's window switch has an express-down feature which allows the window to be lowered fully without continuously pressing the switch. This switch is labeled AUTO. Press the front of the switch to the first position, and the driver's window will open a small amount. Press the switch down fully and release. The window goes all the way down. To stop the window while it is lowering, pull the front of the switch up.

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Window Lockout (Sedan) o (Window Lockout) : The driver's window controls also include a lockout switch. Press the right side of the switch to prevent the rear passengers from using their window switches. The driver can still control all the windows with the lockout on. Press the switch to the left to return to normal window operation. A red bar on the right side of the switch indicates that the lockout feature is off. Sun Visors To block out glare, swing down the visor(s). The visors can also be detached from the center mount and swung to the side to cover the windows. Visor Vanity Mirror Your vehicle may have a driver's side vanity mirror. Swing down the sun visor and lift the cover to expose the mirror.

Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Content Theft-Deterrent

Your vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent alarm system.

Arming the System With the ignition off, you can arm the system by pressing the remote keyless entry transmitter lock button. The system will arm after either of these things occur:

Thirty seconds after all the doors are closed.

. Sixty seconds with any door open.

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If you press the lock button on the transmitter a second time while all the doors are closed, the system will arm immediately. The system will still arm in 60 seconds if a door is open. When the open door is closed, it will also become armed. The security light, located on the instrument panel cluster, will turn on to indicate that arming has been initiated. Once the system is armed, the security light will flash once every three seconds. If the security light is flashing twice per second, this means that a door is open. If you do not want to arm the system, you may lock the car with the manual lock knobs, or the power door lock switch, if equipped, on the doors. Disarming the System You can disarm the system by doing any one of the following:

. Press the remote keyless entry transmitter unlock

button. Turn the ignition on.

If the system is armed and the trunk is opened using the trunk release button on the transmitter, the system will temporarily disarm itself and re-arm when the trunk has been closed. This allows you to exit the vehicle, lock the doors using the transmitter, and open the trunk using the transmitter without having to disarm and re-arm the system. Once the system is disarmed, the security light will stop flashing. How the System Alarm is Activated If the system is armed, it can be activated by either:

. Opening the driver's door or trunk. This will cause

a ten second pre-alarm chirp followed by a thirty second full alarm of horn and lights.

. Opening any other door. This will immediately cause a full alarm of horn and lights for thirty seconds.

When an alarm event has finished, the system will re-arm itself automatically.

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How to Turn Off the System Alarm To turn off the system alarm, do one of the following:

. Press the lock button on the remote keyless entry

transmitter. The system will then re-arm itself. . Press the unlock button on the remote keyless

entry transmitter. This will also disarm the system. Insert the key in the ignition and turn it on. This will also disarm the system.

How to Detect a Tamper Condition If you hear three chirps when you press the unlock, lock, or trunk release buttons on the remote keyless transmitter, it means that the content theft security system alarm was previously activated. PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8‑19 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and RSS-210/211 of Industry and Science Canada.

PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation Your vehicle has PASS-Key® III+ (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key® III+ is a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the ignition. You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system. The security light will come on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. When the PASS-Key® III+ system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it prevents the vehicle from starting. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes. When trying to start the vehicle if the engine does not start and the security light comes on, there may be a problem with your theft-deterrent system. Turn the ignition off and try again.

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If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 6‑121. If the engine still does not start with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first key may be faulty. See your dealer/retailer who can service the PASS-Key® III+ to have a new key made. In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 8‑8 , for more information. It may be possible for the PASS-Key® III+ decoder to “learn” the transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up to 10 keys may be programmed for the vehicle. The following procedure is for programming additional keys only. If all the currently programmed keys are lost or do not operate, you must see your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key® III+ to have keys made and programmed to the system. See your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key® III+ to get a new key blank that is cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system.

To program the new key:

1. Verify that the new key has a 1 stamped on it. 2.

Insert the already programmed key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start, see your dealer/retailer for service.

3. After the engine has started, turn the key to LOCK/

4.

OFF, and remove the key. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds of the original key being turned to the LOCK/OFF position. The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed.

5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are to

be programmed.

If you are ever driving and the security light comes on and stays on, you may be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key® III+ system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer/retailer. Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key® III+ system at this time. If you lose or damage your PASS-Key® III+ key, see your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key® III+ to have a new key made. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle.

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Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

New Vehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:

. Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast

or slow, for the first 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. Do not exceed 5,000 engine rpm. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle.

. Avoid making hard stops for the first

200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings.

. Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See

Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transmission) on page 5‑33 or Towing a Trailer (Manual Transmission) on page 5‑39 for the trailer towing capabilities of your vehicle and more information.

Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased.

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Ignition Positions

The ignition switch has four different positions. In order to shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the brake pedal must be applied. Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could cause damage to the switch or break the key. Use the correct key, make sure it is all the way in, and turn it only with your hand. If the key cannot be turned by hand, see your dealer/retailer. 9 (LOCK/OFF) : This position locks the steering column when the key is removed. The key can only be removed in LOCK/OFF.

On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in P (Park) to turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF. On vehicles with a manual transmission, the ignition switch can be turned to LOCK/OFF in any shift lever position. The steering can bind with the wheel turned off center. If this happens, move it from right to left while turning the key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this does not work, then the vehicle needs service.

{ WARNING:

If you have a manual transmission removing the key from the ignition switch will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could cause a collision. If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key to ACC/ACCESSORY.

ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY) : This position operates some of the electrical accessories. It unlocks the steering wheel and ignition.

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Column Lock Release For vehicles with an automatic transmission, the following procedure allows the ignition to be turned to LOCK/OFF and ignition key to be removed in case of a dead battery or low voltage battery.

1. Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park).

R (ON/RUN) : This is the position in which you can operate the electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. The switch stays in this position when the engine is running. If you leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/ RUN position with the engine off, the battery could be drained. You may not be able to start the vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time. / (START) : This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to ON/RUN for driving. A warning tone will sound when the driver door is opened, the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or ACC/ ACCESSORY and the key is in the ignition.

2. Remove the cover from the bottom of the steering

column.

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3. Locate the plunger. 4. Press and hold the plunger while turning the ignition key to LOCK/OFF. Remove the key.

Have the vehicle serviced at your dealer/retailer as soon as possible.

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories may be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off.

. Audio System . Power Windows, if equipped . Sunroof, if equipped

The power windows and sunroof will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened. The radio will work when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from ON/RUN to OFF/LOCK, the radio will continue to work for 10 minutes or until the driver's door is opened. Starting the Engine Place the transmission in the proper gear. Automatic Transmission Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. To restart the vehicle when it is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Notice: Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped.

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Manual Transmission The shift lever should be in N (Neutral) and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal down to the floor and start the engine. The vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down. Starting Procedure

1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the

ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as the engine warms. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components. If the ignition key is turned to the START position, and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts. If the engine does not start and the key is held in START for many seconds, cranking will be stopped after 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage. To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is already running. Engine cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition switch to ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF.

Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by returning the key to the START position immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to let the cranking motor cool down.

2.

If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for a maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool. When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, repeat the procedure. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts.

Notice: The engine is designed to work with the electronics in the vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer/retailer. If you do not, the engine might not perform properly. Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.

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Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in cold weather condition at or below 0°F (−18°C). Vehicles with am engine coolant heater should be plugged in at least four hours before starting. An internal thermostat in the plug-end of the cord may exist which will prevent engine coolant heater operation at temperatures above 0°F (−18°C). To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The

electrical cord is located on the passenger side of the vehicle between the strut and the air cleaner/ filter.

3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet.

{ WARNING:

Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.

4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and

store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts, and prevent damaged.

The length of time the heater should remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a dealer/retailer in the area where you will be parking the vehicle for the best advice on this.

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Automatic Transmission Operation If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever is located on the console between the seats.

{ WARNING:

There are several different positions for the automatic transmission.

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.

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 3‑32 . If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transmission) on page 5‑33 or Towing a Trailer (Manual Transmission) on page 5‑39 .

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)

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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 3‑33 . 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 5‑24 . N (Neutral) : 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.

In this position, the engine does not

{ WARNING:

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:

. Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the

accelerator pedal about halfway down.

. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the

accelerator all the way down.

Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding, see “Skidding” under Loss of Control on page 5‑16.

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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.

Manual Transmission Operation

This is the shift pattern for standard models.

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This is the shift pattern for SS models.

Here is how to operate the manual transmission: Notice: Do not rest your hand on the shift lever while driving. The pressure could cause premature wear in the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. 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.

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Shift Speeds

{ WARNING:

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.

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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 5‑6 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.

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 4‑40. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving.

Parking Brake

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 4‑23.

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Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)

Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission)

{ WARNING:

{ WARNING:

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 5‑33 or Towing a Trailer (Manual Transmission) on page 5‑39 .

To shift into P (Park):

1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking

brake. See Parking Brake on page 3‑31 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.

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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 3‑32 . 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:

. Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever

is in P (Park) with the shift lever button fully released, and

. 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 6‑40 for more information. 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.

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Parking Over Things That Burn

{ WARNING:

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.

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 3‑28.

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WARNING: (Continued)

If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle: . Drive it only with the windows

completely down.

. 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.

Engine Exhaust

{ WARNING:

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:

The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes). The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different. The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or damage. The vehicle’s exhaust system has been modified, damaged or improperly repaired. There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or after-market modifications that are not completely sealed.

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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.

{ WARNING:

{ WARNING:

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 3‑35.

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 3‑32 . If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transmission) on page 5‑33 or Towing a Trailer (Manual Transmission) on page 5‑39.

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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 the OnStar® owner's guide 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, pull 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, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return it to the original position.

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Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return it to the original position. Outside Convex Mirror

{ WARNING:

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.

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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. 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 For vehickes with a convenience net, it is located in the rear. Use it to store small loads as far forward as possible. The net should not be used to store heavy loads. 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 3‑23.

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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.

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Section 4

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Tilt Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Windshield Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Wiper Activated Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Headlamps on Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Instrument Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Dome Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Entry/Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Mirror Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Electric Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Battery Run-Down Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Accessory Power Outlet(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Outlet Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Speedometer and Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . 4-24
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Indicator/

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . 4-26
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

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Instrument Panel

Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Highbeam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Fuel Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Boost Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Reconfigurable Performance Display (RPD) . . . 4-32
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
DIC Operation and Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
DIC Warnings and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
DIC Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46

Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54
Using an MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-66
XM Radio Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-72
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-74
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-84
Audio Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-84
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-85
Fixed Mast Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System . . . . . . . . . 4-86

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Instrument Panel Overview

Tilt Wheel

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 wheel lever is located on the left side of the steering column. To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down into a

comfortable position.

3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in

place.

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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 operates 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 do not come on, a signal bulb could be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 6‑121.

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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 To signal to a driver in front of you that you want to pass, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever until the high-beam headlamps come on. Then release the lever to turn them off.

The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the steering column. Move the lever to control the windshield wipers. 9 (Off) : Turns the windshield wipers off. & (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.

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x (Delay) : Move the lever to the & position, then turn the x band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. 6 (Low Speed) : Slow wipes. 1 (High Speed) : Fast wipes. 8 (Mist) : Single wipe, move the lever down, then release it. Several wipes, hold the lever down. Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced. 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.

{ WARNING:

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. Cruise Control With cruise control, a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 40 km/h (25 mph). The brake must be applied at least one time, after the vehicle has been started, before cruise control will function.

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{ WARNING:

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

{ WARNING:

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.

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.

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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 40 km/h (25 mph) 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.

2.

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. 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 1.6 km/h (1 mph) faster.

Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already engaged,

. 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 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower.

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.

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Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to end cruise control:

. 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. . 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. Headlamps

The exterior lamp switch has the following four positions: 2 (Headlamps) : Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps.