2005 Chevrolet Corvette Owners Manual

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the transmission. Shift directly into the next gear. 2-27 One to Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) When this light comes on, you can only shift from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) instead of FIRST (1) to SECOND (2). You must complete the shift into FOURTH (4) to turn off this feature. This helps you get the best possible fuel economy. After shifting to FOURTH (4), you may downshift to a lower gear if you prefer. Notice: Forcing the shift lever into any gear except FOURTH (4) when the 1 TO 4 SHIFT light comes on may damage the transmission. Shift only from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) when the light comes on. This light will come on when: The engine coolant temperature is higher than 169°F (76°C), you are going 15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h) and you are 21 percent throttle or less. 2-28 Downshifting (Manual Transmission) Do not downshift into the gear shown below at a speed greater than shown in the table: FIRST (1) SECOND (2) THIRD (3) FOURTH (4) 50 mph (80 km/h) 74 mph (119 km/h) 101 mph (163 km/h) 130 mph (209 km/h) If you skip more than one gear when you Notice: downshift, or if you race the engine when you release the clutch pedal while downshifting, you could damage the engine, clutch, driveshaft or the transmission. Do not skip gears or race the engine when downshifting. The six-speed transmission has a spring that centers the shift lever near THIRD (3) and FOURTH (4). This spring helps you know which gear you are in when you are shifting. Be careful when shifting from FIRST (1) to SECOND (2) or downshifting from SIXTH (6) to FIFTH (5). The spring will try to pull the shift lever toward FOURTH (4) and THIRD (3). Make sure you move the lever into SECOND (2) or FIFTH (5). If you let the shift lever move in the direction of the pulling, you may end up shifting from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) or from SIXTH (6) to THIRD (3). (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located to the right of the center console. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Then push the release button in as you move the parking brake lever all the way down. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by holding in the button on the lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Turn the ignition off. 2-29 Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK (P) 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 PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To ﬁnd out how, see “Shifting Into PARK (P)” listed previously in this section. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transmission parking pawl, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could be injured. Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold down the regular brake pedal. See if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without ﬁrst pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P). 2-30 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Before you get out of your vehicle, move the shift lever into REVERSE (R) and ﬁrmly apply the parking brake. Once the shift lever has been placed into REVERSE (R) with the clutch pedal pressed in, you can turn the ignition off and release the clutch. If you attempt to exit the vehicle without being in REVERSE (R), the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display SHIFT TO REVERSE and a chime will sound. Notice: REVERSE (R) before exiting your vehicle, the battery will drain and could be damaged. Always put a manual transmission in REVERSE (R) before shutting off the engine and exiting the vehicle. If you do not put a manual transmission in Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in PARK (P) when the ignition is off. In addition, you have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is on. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-24. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still cannot shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Put the vehicle in accessory mode. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the engine and then shift to the drive gear you want. 5. Have your vehicle inspected by your dealer as soon as possible. 2-31 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: (cid:127) Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. (cid:127) Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. (cid:127) Repairs were not done correctly. (cid:127) Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modiﬁed improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: (cid:127) Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and (cid:127) Have your vehicle ﬁxed immediately. {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-32 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked (Automatic Transmission) It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on page 2-32. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust — with CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See Winter Driving on page 4-27. {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-29. 2-33 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. The day/night control, located at the bottom of the mirror, lessens glare from the headlamps behind your vehicle when in the night position. Turn the control to the right for the night position and to the left for the day position. Two buttons under the rearview mirror control map lamps. Push each button to turn each map lamp on or off. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass The vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with OnStar®, a compass and map lamps. Three OnStar® buttons are at the bottom of the mirror. See OnStar® System on page 2-40 for more information the services OnStar® provides. 2-34 Mirror Operation The mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. A time delay feature prevents rapid changing from the day to night positions while driving under lights and through traffic. P (On/Off): The automatic dimming feature is automatically activated when the vehicle is started. The automatic dimming feature is turned on or off by pressing this button located on the lower part of the mirror. Press and hold the button for up to three seconds to turn this feature on or off. T (Indicator Light): This light will turn on when the automatic dimming feature is active. Map Lamps The mirror has map lamps located at the bottom of the mirror. To manually turn the lamps on or off, press the button next to each lamp. Compass Operation The mirror has an eight-point compass display in the bottom of the mirror face. When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the compass will show two character boxes for approximately two seconds. After two seconds, the mirror will display the current compass heading. For example, NE is displayed for north-east. Compass Calibration If after two seconds the display does not show a compass heading, there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, note pad holder or similar object. If the letter C appears in the compass window, the compass needs calibration. The mirror compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction. The compass can be placed in calibration mode by pressing and holding the left map light button until a C appears on the compass display. Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If the mirror is not adjusted for compass variance, your compass could give false readings. The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, such as a long distance, cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust the compass variance. To adjust for compass variance, do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map that follows. 2. Press and hold the left map light button until a zone number appears on the display. 3. Once the zone number appears on the display, press the on/off button quickly until you reach the correct zone number. Stop pressing the button and the mirror will return to normal operation. If C appears in the compass window, the compass may need calibration. See “Compass Calibration” listed previously. 2-35 Compass Display Press the on/off button, located to the far left, brieﬂy to turn the compass display on or off. If the display reads CAL, the compass needs to be calibrated. For more information, see “Compass Calibration” later in this section. To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius: 1. Press and hold the on/off button for approximately four seconds until either a ﬂashing °F, or °C appears. 2. Press the button again to change the display to the desired unit of measurement. After approximately four seconds of inactivity, the new unit will be locked in and the compass/temperature display will return. If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed for an extended period of time, please consult your dealer. Under certain circumstances, a delay in updating the temperature is normal. Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass If the vehicle has this feature, an automatic dimming mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare at night from lights behind your vehicle. The mirror also includes a compass display in the upper right corner of the mirror face. P (On/Off): This is the on/off button. Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on each time the ignition is started. A light near the on/off button will come on to indicate the automatic dimming is on. Press the on/off button for about six seconds to manually turn the automatic dimming function on or off. 2-36 Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If not adjusted to account for compass variance, the mirror’s compass could give false readings. The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside of zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will also be necessary to adjust for compass variance. To adjust for compass variance do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map. 2. Press and hold the on/off button until a Z and a zone number appears in the display. The compass is now in zone mode. 3. Keep pressing the on/off button until the desired zone number appears in the display. Release the button. After approximately four seconds of inactivity, the new zone number will be locked in and the compass/temperature display will return. 4. Calibrate the compass as described below. 2-37 Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration if one of the following occurs: (cid:127) After approximately ﬁve seconds, the display does not show a compass heading (N for North, for example), there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder, or a similar magnetic item. The compass does not display the correct heading and the compass zone variance is set correctly. In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed, push the on/off button for approximately 12 seconds or until CAL is displayed. The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction. Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. 2-38 Outside Power Heated Mirrors The controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver’s door. Move the top selector control to the left or right to select either the driver’s or passenger’s mirror. To adjust the direction of the mirror, use the arrows on the round four-way control. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen while sitting in a comfortable, driving position. Keep the control in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror. If the vehicle has the memory feature, a preferred mirror position can be stored. See Memory on page 2-66. (cid:127) Both mirrors are heated to rid them of snow, ice, or condensation. They will heat when the rear window defogger is turned on. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-24. Both mirrors can manually be folded inward by pulling them toward the vehicle. This feature may be useful when going through a car wash or a conﬁned space. Push the mirrors away from the vehicle, to the normal position, before driving. Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror If your vehicle has this feature, the driver’s side outside mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the on and off setting on the inside mirror. Outside Convex Mirror {CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. The passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver’s seat. It also makes things look farther away than they really are. 2-39 Safe and Sound Plan (cid:127) Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment (cid:127) Emergency Services (cid:127) Roadside Assistance (cid:127) Stolen Vehicle Tracking (cid:127) AccidentAssist (cid:127) Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert (cid:127) Remote Diagnostics (cid:127) Online Concierge Directions and Connections Plan (cid:127) All Safe and Sound Plan Services (cid:127) Driving Directions (cid:127) RideAssist Information and Convenience Services OnStar® System OnStar® uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. A complete OnStar® user’s guide and the terms and conditions of the OnStar® Subscription Service Agreement are included in the vehicle’s glove box literature. For more information, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstarcanada.com. Contact OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or press the OnStar® button to speak to an OnStar® advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www.onstar.com or www.onstarcanada.com. OnStar® Services For new vehicles equipped with OnStar®, the Safe and Sound Plan is included for the ﬁrst year. You can extend this plan beyond the ﬁrst year, or upgrade to the Directions and Connections Plan to meet your needs. For more information, press the OnStar® button to speak with an advisor. 2-40 (cid:127) OnStar® Personal Calling As an OnStar® subscriber, the Personal Calling capability is available if your hand-held cell phone is lost, forgotten, or has a low battery. It is a hands-free wireless phone that is integrated into the vehicle. Calls can be placed nationwide using simple voice commands with no additional contracts and no additional roaming charges. To ﬁnd out more about OnStar® Personal Calling, refer to the OnStar® user’s guide in the vehicle’s glove box or visit www.onstar.com or www.onstarcanada.com; or speak with an OnStar® advisor by pressing the OnStar® button or by calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). OnStar® Virtual Advisor Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar® Personal Calling that uses minutes to access up-to-date weather and traffic reports for your area, news and sports updates, stock quotes, entertainment and more. You are also able to listen and reply to your E-mail through your vehicle’s audio system. Customize your information proﬁle at www.myonstar.com. See the OnStar® user’s guide for more information. HomeLink® Transmitter If your vehicle has this feature, the control buttons are located on the driver’s sun visor. HomeLink®, a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems and home lighting. Additional Homelink® information can be found on the internet at www.homelink.com or by calling 1-800-355-3515. The HomeLink® transmitter operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. 2-41 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter Do not use the HomeLink® Transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes, please be sure to follow Steps 6 through 8 to complete the programming of your HomeLink® Transmitter. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the HomeLink® Transmitter. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in programming the transmitter. Keep the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future HomeLink® programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed HomeLink® buttons should be erased for security purposes. Refer to “Erasing HomeLink® Buttons” or, for assistance, contact HomeLink® on the internet at: www.homelink.com or by calling 1-800-355-3515. 2-42 Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming. When programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio frequency. Programming HomeLink® Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons, releasing only when the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat this step to program a second and/or third transmitter to the remaining two HomeLink® buttons. 2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired button on HomeLink® and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure noted in “Gate Operator and Canadian Programming” later in this section. 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly after HomeLink® successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons. 5. Press and hold the newly-trained HomeLink® button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink® button is pressed and released. To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, begin with Step 2 under “Programming HomeLink®.” Do not repeat Step 1 as this will erase all of the programmed channels. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling-code equipped device (most commonly, a garage door opener). 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 2-43 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8. 8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button for two seconds, then release. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence a second time, and depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code device), repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming. HomeLink® should now activate your rolling-code equipped device. To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, begin with Step 2 of “Programming HomeLink®.” You do not want to repeat Step 1, as this will erase all previous programming. Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “time out” or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for HomeLink® to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to “time out” in the same manner. If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator by using the “Programming HomeLink®” procedures (regardless of where you live), replace Step 3 under “Programming HomeLink®” with the following: Continue to press and hold the HomeLink® button while you press and release every two seconds (cycle) your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by HomeLink®. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 4 under “Programming HomeLink®” to complete. 2-44 Using HomeLink® Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink® button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing HomeLink® Buttons To erase programming from the three buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold the two outside buttons for longer than 30 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. HomeLink® is now in the train (learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 under “Programming HomeLink®” shown earlier in this section. Individual buttons cannot be erased, but they can be reprogrammed. See “Reprogramming a Single HomeLink® Button” following this section. Reprogramming a Single HomeLink® Button To program a device to HomeLink® using a HomeLink® button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink® button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to ﬂash after 20 seconds. While still holding the HomeLink® button, proceed with Step 2 under “Programming HomeLink®” shown earlier in this section. Resetting Defaults To reset HomeLink® to default settings do the following: 1. Hold down the two outside buttons for about 20 seconds until the indicator light begins to ﬂash. 2. Continue to hold both buttons until the HomeLink® indicator light turns off. 3. Release both buttons. For questions or comments, contact HomeLink® at 1-800-355-3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com. 2-45 Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. The glove box is lockable. The glove box has a light inside. Cupholder(s) There are two cupholders located on the center console next to the shift lever. To open it, place your thumb on the left side of the lid and slide the handle to the right. Center Console Storage Area To use this storage area, pull up the lid on the driver’s side front edge of the console and swing it to the passenger’s side. You can use the key to lock and unlock the console. Do not leave the key in the lock, or it could be damaged when the driver sits down. Floor Mats The ﬂoor mats are specially designed to remain in position under your feet and out of reach of the accelerator pedal. The driver’s side ﬂoor mat is held in place by two locator hooks and the passenger’s side is held in place by one. Be sure that the driver’s side ﬂoor mat is properly placed on the ﬂoor so that it does not block the movement of the accelerator pedal. How to Remove and Replace the Floor Mats To remove the ﬂoor mats, pull up on the rear of the mat to disconnect from the locator hooks. 2-46 To reinstall the ﬂoor mats, line up the openings in the ﬂoor mat over the locator hooks and push down into place. Rear Storage Area There are two rear storage compartments in the ﬂoor of the rear hatch/trunk area. Rear Trunk Partition For vehicles equipped with the power convertible top option only, there is a trunk partition to keep cargo from getting in the way of the convertible top. The trunk partition must be in place for the top to move. Your vehicle has an indicator that will not allow you to remove the convertible top if the trunk partition is not properly in place. The trunk partition is a ﬂat carpeted board with a horizontal ﬂap that can be attached to the top of the trunk to divide the storage compartment or stored ﬂat when not in use. Convertible Your vehicle will be equipped with two storage compartment lids. To access a storage compartment, pull up to open the lid. The lids are not removable. Notice: Do not store heavy or sharp objects in the rear storage compartments located in the hatch/trunk area. If you do, the objects could damage the underbody. 2-47 To install the trunk partition, secure the partition onto the retainers located on the ﬂoor of the trunk towards the front of the compartment. Then pull the divider up and then snap the divider onto the snaps on either side of the trunk. 2-48 Convenience Net If your vehicle has this feature you will see it on the back wall of the rear area of the vehicle. Put small loads, like grocery bags, in the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The convenience net is not for larger, heavier loads. You can unhook the net and place it in one of the rear storage compartments when you are not using it. Cargo Cover If your vehicle has this feature, the security shade can provide hidden storage in the rear area of the vehicle. The shade is also helpful in blocking the glare from the removable roof when it is stored in the rear compartment. Using the Cargo Cover 1. Hook the elastic loops on the front corners (A) of the shade to the T-nuts located on the front corners of the rear hatch frame. 2. Hook the elastic loops on the rear corners (B) of the shade to the hooks recessed inside the rear hatch frame, near the rear corners. 2-49 Roof Panel The vehicle may have a removable roof panel. Follow the procedures listed when removing or installing it. Removing the Roof Panel {CAUTION: Do not try to remove a roof panel while the vehicle is moving. Trying to remove the roof panel while the vehicle is moving could cause an accident. The panel could fall into the vehicle and cause you to lose control, or it could ﬂy off and strike another vehicle. You or others could be injured. Remove the roof panel only when the vehicle is parked. Until you are sure you can remove the panel alone, have someone help you. 3. Grasp the loop at the rear center of the shade and wrap around the striker assembly. 4. Push the loop to the top of the striker (base plate). 2-50 If you drop or rest a roof panel on its Notice: edges, the roof panel, paint and/or weatherstripping may be damaged. Always place the roof panel in the stowage receivers after removing it from the vehicle. 1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake. Shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission into NEUTRAL. 2. Make sure the ignition is OFF. 3. Lower both sun visors. 4. Open the rear hatch and remove any items that may interfere with proper storage of the roof panel. 5. Lower the windows. There are two release latches on the front of the roof panel and one rear release latch on the back of the roof panel. Driver’s Side Front Roof Panel Release Latch 6. To unlock the release latches on the front of the roof panel, grasp each handle with your ﬁngers and pull it outward. 2-51 7. To unlock the rear of the roof panel’s rear release latch, press the back of the release handle (B). Then press the button on the front of the release handle, (A) with your thumb. Driver’s Side Rear Roof Panel Release Hatch The driver’s side handle moves toward the driver’s door. The passenger’s side handle moves toward the passenger’s door. Pull down the latch lever with your ﬁngers. 8. Stand on one side of the vehicle, and if necessary, have someone stand on the other side. Together, carefully lift the front edge of the roof panel up and forward. 9. When the roof panel is loosened from the vehicle, one person should grasp the roof panel as close to the center as possible and lift it away from the vehicle. 2-52 Storing the Roof Panel {CAUTION: If a roof panel is not stored properly, it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver. People in the vehicle could be injured. Whenever you store a roof panel in the vehicle, always be sure that it is stored securely in the proper location. If you drop or rest a roof panel on its Notice: edges, the roof panel, paint and/or weatherstripping may be damaged. Always place the roof panel in the stowage receivers after removing it from the vehicle. 1. Turn the roof panel so that the front edge of the panel is facing the storage area. 2. Insert the roof panel so that the outside front edges line up between the receiver covers. Push forward on the roof panel until it stops. 3. Gently place the roof panel down so that the back pins on the roof panel drop into the receivers in the back of the storage area. 2-53 Installing the Roof Panel {CAUTION: An improperly attached roof panel may fall into or ﬂy off the vehicle. You or others could be injured. After installing the roof panel, always check that it is ﬁrmly attached by pushing up on the underside of the panel. Check now and then to be sure the roof panel is ﬁrmly in place. If you drop or rest a roof panel on its Notice: edges, the roof panel, paint and/or weatherstripping may be damaged. Always place the roof panel in the stowage receivers after removing it from the vehicle. In most cases, it makes it easier if two people re-install the roof panel. 1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake. Shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission into NEUTRAL. 2. Check that the front release latches and the rear release latch on the vehicle’s roof opening are in their opened positions before attempting to install the roof panel. 3. If the roof panel is stored in the rear storage area of the vehicle, grasp the rear edge of the roof panel with both hands and gently lift it up and remove it from the storage area. 4. Carefully place the roof panel over the top of the vehicle. 5. Position the rear edge of the roof panel to the weatherstrip on the back of the roof opening. Then align and ﬁt the pins at the rear of the roof panel inside the openings in the rear overhead weatherstrip. Gently lower the front edge of the roof panel to the front of the roof opening. 2-54 6. Push up on the handle of the rear roof release handle to latch its hook in the closed position. Convertible Top Convertible Top (Manual) For care and cleaning of the convertible top, see Convertible Top on page 5-81 under “Service and Appearance Care’’. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. If the vehicle has this feature, the following procedures explain the proper operation of the manual convertible top. 7. Turn the front release handles inward so that they latch to the closed position. 8. Grasp and tug the roof panel up and down and side-to-side to ensure the roof panel is securely installed. 2-55 The parts of the manual convertible top that are used when lowering and raising it are: A. Front Edge of the Convertible Top B. Rear Edge of the Convertible Top C. Tonneau Cover Notice: Leaving the convertible top down and exposing the interior of your vehicle to outdoor conditions may cause damage. Always close the convertible top if leaving your vehicle outdoors. 2-56 If you lower the top on your vehicle in cold Notice: Lowering the convertible top when there are objects in the storage area could damage it or break the glass rear window. Always verify that no objects are in the storage area before lowering the convertible top. Notice: Lowering the top if it is damp, wet, or dirty can cause stains, mildew, and damage to the inside of your vehicle. Dry off the top before lowering it. Notice: weather (0°F/-18°C or lower), you may damage top components. Do not lower the convertible top in cold weather. Notice: while the vehicle is in motion, you could damage the top or the top mechanism. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before raising or lowering the convertible top. When exiting a vehicle with a manual transmission, put the vehicle into REVERSE (R) and turn the vehicle off. If you raise or lower the convertible top Lowering the Manual Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake. Shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission into NEUTRAL. 2. Make sure the ignition is OFF. 3. Make sure the trunk is closed and that the cargo divider in the rear storage area is in the fastened upright position. 5. Lift upward on the front edge (A) of the convertible top off of the windshield frame. Then lift upward on the rear edge (B) of the convertible top so it is vertical to the tonneau cover (C). The front edge (A) and rear edge (B) should be straight up and locked. 4. The convertible top front latch, located above the inside rearview mirror, must be unlocked. Pull the convertible top front latch down and turn it clockwise to unlock it. 2-57 6. Tilt the driver’s seatback forward and press the storage compartment release button located on the underside of the tonneau cover (C) behind the driver’s seat. Then raise the tonneau cover (C). If the tonneau cover does not release and three chimes are heard, check to make sure the trunk lid is closed. Also, the cover will not release if the vehicle alarm is turned on. After pressing the release button, the driver’s and passenger’s door glass should retract to the full-down position. If the vehicle has lost battery power, the tonneau cover (C) can still be opened using the manual release cable. 2-58 The cable is located underneath the carpeting behind the passenger seat, in the center of the vehicle. When using the manual release, ﬁrst open the doors to prevent damage to the seals. To access the cable, lift and pull back the carpeting. Then pull the cable to release the tonneau cover. If you lower the convertible top into the Notice: storage compartment and the rear edge of the top is not in the full-down position, you could damage the top. Always verify that the rear edge of the convertible top is in the full-down position before lowering the top into the storage compartment. 7. Push forward on the front edge (A) of the convertible top to allow the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to be moved to its full-down position. 8. Then move the top rearward to its fully-stored position. 9. After the top is stored, apply one even push on the center of the front edge (A) of the convertible top to assure that the top is fully retracted. 10. Close the tonneau cover (B) by pressing down on it with a swift, ﬁrm motion. 2-59 Raising the Manual Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake ﬁrmly and shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission into NEUTRAL. 2. Lower both windows. 3. Make sure the ignition is OFF. 4. Tilt the driver’s seat forward and press the tonneau cover release button, or use the manual release cable if battery power has been lost. See step six under “Lowering the Manual Convertible Top” earlier in this section. After pressing the release button, the driver and passenger door glass should retract to the full-down position, if they have not already been lowered. 5. Lift the tonneau cover. 2-60 6. Pull the convertible top up by ﬁrmly gripping the front edge (A) near the center and applying a brisk upward and forward motion to get the top in the full-up position. 11. Pull the top front latch handle down and turn it counterclockwise to lock the convertible top. 7. Lift the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to its full-up position by ﬁrst raising the front edge (A). 8. Close the tonneau cover (C) by pushing it down with a swift, ﬁrm motion. 9. Lower the rear edge (B) of the convertible top by ﬁrst slightly pushing the front edge (A) of the convertible top forward. 10. Push the front edge (A) of the convertible top down from the outside of the vehicle, or pull the front edge (A) of the convertible top down from the center pull-down handle located in the inside of the vehicle. 2-61 If you raise or lower the convertible top If you lower the top on your vehicle in cold Notice: weather (0°F/-18°C or lower), you may damage top components. Do not lower the convertible top in cold weather. Notice: while the vehicle is in motion, you could damage the top or the top mechanism. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before raising or lowering the convertible top. Notice: REVERSE (R) before exiting your vehicle, the battery will drain and could be damaged. Always put a manual transmission in REVERSE (R) before shutting off the engine and exiting the vehicle. When exiting a vehicle with a manual transmission, put the vehicle into REVERSE (R) and turn the vehicle off. If you do not put a manual transmission in Convertible Top (Power) For care and cleaning of the convertible top see Convertible Top on page 5-81 under “Service and Appearance Care”. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. To operate the power convertible top use the following steps. Notice: Leaving the convertible top down and exposing the interior of your vehicle to outdoor conditions may cause damage. Always close the convertible top if leaving your vehicle outdoors. Notice: Lowering the convertible top when there are objects in the storage area could damage it or break the glass rear window. Always verify that no objects are in the storage area before lowering the convertible top. Notice: Lowering the top if it is damp, wet, or dirty can cause stains, mildew, and damage to the inside of your vehicle. Dry off the top before lowering it. 2-62 Lowering the Power Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake. The vehicle must be running or in ACC. Shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission into NEUTRAL. 2. Make sure the trunk is closed and that the trunk partition in the rear storage area is in the fastened, upright position, and that no objects are forward of the divider. 4. Push and hold the bottom of the power convertible top button, located to the left of the steering wheel, on the instrument panel. The windows will automatically lower and the convertible top will lower into the rear of the vehicle. A chime will sound when the convertible top has lowered completely. If the radio is on the sound may be muted for a brief time. If the convertible top is operated multiple times, the engine should be running to prevent drain on the vehicle’s battery. Under certain conditions, the Driver Information Center (DIC) may display a message regarding the power convertible top. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-53 for more information. 2-63 3. Release the convertible top front latch, located above the inside rearview mirror, by pulling and turning it clockwise toward the driver’s door. The windows will automatically lower. If you raise or lower the convertible top Raising the Power Convertible Top Notice: while the vehicle is in motion, you could damage the top or the top mechanism. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before raising or lowering the convertible top. Notice: REVERSE (R) before exiting your vehicle, the battery will drain and could be damaged. Always put a manual transmission in REVERSE (R) before shutting off the engine and exiting the vehicle. When exiting a vehicle with a manual transmission, put the vehicle into REVERSE (R) and turn the vehicle off. If you do not put a manual transmission in 3. Push and hold the top of the power convertible button. The top will raise and the windows will lower if they were in the raised position. A chime will sound when the top is raised completely. 4. After the convertible top is completely raised, release the power convertible top button. If the button is pressed again within ﬁve seconds the windows will raise. 5. Pull the convertible front top latch down and turn it counterclockwise to lock the convertible top. 1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake. the vehicle must be running or in ACC. Shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission into NEUTRAL. 2. Make sure the trunk lid is closed and the trunk partition in the rear storage area is in the fastened, upright position, and that no objects are forward of the divider. 2-64 If the radio is on the sound may be muted for a brief time. If the vehicle has lost power, the convertible top can still be raised by releasing pressure on the hydraulic pump, located in the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle, by using the following steps. 1. Raise the hood to the engine compartment. 2. Locate the pressure release bolt on the front side of the hydraulic pump. 3. Use the wrench, attached to the inboard side of the hydraulic pump, and turn the pressure release bolt counterclockwise one revolution, to relieve pressure to the hydraulic pump. This will allow you to manually raise the convertible top. 4. Then follow the steps under raising the manual convertible top. See “Convertible Top (Manual)” under Convertible Top (Manual) on page 2-55 or Convertible Top (Power) on page 2-62 When power is restored to the vehicle, the hydraulic bolt must be tightened, by turning it clockwise. The power convertible top button can then be used to lower or raise the convertible top. If the power convertible top is operated multiple times, the engine should be running to prevent drain on the vehicle’s battery. Under certain conditions, the Driver Information Center (DIC) may display a message regarding the power top. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-53 for more information. 2-65 Vehicle Personalization Memory If your vehicle has this feature, memory can program and recall the settings for the driver’s seating position. The controls for this feature are located on the driver’s door. The numbers on the back of the keyless access transmitters, 1 and 2, correspond to the numbers on the memory buttons. 2-66 To program each button, use the following steps: 1. Adjust the settings for the driver’s seat position, both outside mirrors and the telescopic steering column position to a comfortable driving position. 2. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps are heard, then release the button. Your settings are now programmed. A second seating, mirror and telescopic steering column position can be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2 for driver 2. To recall a memory position, do one of the following: If you have an automatic transmission vehicle, press and release the desired button 1 or 2 while the vehicle is in PARK (P). A single beep will sound and the memory position will be recalled after a brief delay. If the vehicle is not in PARK (P), three beeps will sound and the memory position will not be recalled. If you have a manual transmission vehicle, press and release the desired button 1 or 2. If the vehicle is on, the parking brake needs to be set to recall the memory position. A single beep will sound and the memory position will be recalled after a brief delay. If the vehicle is on and the parking brake is not set, three beeps will sound and the memory position will not be recalled. (cid:127) (cid:127) If your vehicle has the Auto Memory Recall feature and it is turned on in the Driver Information Center (DIC), the seat, mirrors and telescopic steering column position will automatically adjust to their programmed positions when the engine is started. See “Auto Memory Recall” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-67 for more information. To stop recall movement of the memory feature at any time, press one of the power seat controls, power mirror control buttons, memory buttons, or the telescopic steering column switch. Easy Exit Seat Two personalized exit positions can also be programmed to allow for an easy exit or entry into the vehicle. The controls for this memory function are located on the driver’s door. B (Easy Exit Seat): This button is used to program and recall the desired driver’s seat exit position. To program an exit position, use the following steps: 1. Recall the desired driving position by pressing button 1 or 2. The seat will move to the programmed memory position. 2. Position the seat and the telescopic steering column position to a comfortable exit position. 3. Press and hold the exit button until two beeps sound. Your exit position is now programmed. A second exit position can be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing the other memory button. To recall an exit position, do one of the following: If you have an automatic transmission vehicle, press and release the exit button while the vehicle is in PARK (P). One beep will sound and the exit position for the currently identiﬁed driver will be recalled. If you have a manual transmission vehicle, press and release the exit button. If the vehicle is on, the parking brake needs to be set to recall the memory position. One beep will sound and the exit position for the currently identiﬁed driver will be recalled. If your vehicle has the Auto Exit Recall feature and it is turned on in the DIC, automatic seat and telescopic steering column movement to the exit position will occur when you use the keyless access transmitter to unlock your vehicle or when you turn the engine off and open the driver’s door. See “Auto Exit Recall” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-67 for more information. 2-67 (cid:127) (cid:127) ✍ NOTES 2-68 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Other Warning Devices ...................................3-6 Horn .............................................................3-6 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-8 Turn and Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal) .....3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..................3-9 Flash-to-Pass .................................................3-9 Windshield Wipers ..........................................3-9 Windshield Washer .......................................3-10 Cruise Control ..............................................3-11 Exterior Lamps .............................................3-14 Wiper Activated Headlamps ............................3-15 Headlamps on Reminder ................................3-15 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .......................3-15 Fog Lamps ..................................................3-16 Twilight Sentinel® ..........................................3-17 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ........................3-18 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-18 Courtesy Lamps ...........................................3-18 Entry/Exit Lighting .........................................3-18 Reading Lamps ............................................3-18 Battery Run-Down Protection ..........................3-19 Head-Up Display (HUD) .................................3-19 Accessory Power Outlets ...............................3-23 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ........................3-24 Climate Controls ............................................3-24 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...........3-24 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-29 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-30 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-31 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-32 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-33 Tachometer .................................................3-33 Safety Belt Reminder Light .............................3-33 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-34 Airbag Off Light ............................................3-35 Voltmeter Gage ............................................3-36 One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) ....3-37 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-37 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .............3-38 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-39 Active Handling System Light .........................3-39 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-40 Tire Pressure Light .......................................3-41 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-41 Engine Oil Pressure Gage .............................3-44 Security Light ...............................................3-45 Fog Lamp Light ............................................3-45 Lights On Reminder ......................................3-46 Highbeam On Light .......................................3-46 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-46 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-47 DIC Controls and Displays .............................3-48 DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-53 Other Messages ...........................................3-66 DIC Vehicle Personalization ............................3-67 Audio System(s) .............................................3-76 Setting the Time ...........................................3-76 Radio with CD ..............................................3-76 Navigation/Radio System ...............................3-94 Theft-Deterrent Feature ..................................3-94 Radio Reception ...........................................3-95 Care of Your CDs .........................................3-95 Care of Your CD Player ................................3-95 Diversity Antenna System ..............................3-95 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............3-95 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlet. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-29. B. Head-Up Display Controls. See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-19. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8. Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on page 3-11. Fog Lamps. See Fog Lamps on page 3-16. Headlamp Controls. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-14. D. Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-47. E. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-32. F. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See Windshield Wipers on page 3-9 and Windshield Washer on page 3-10. G. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. See DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-48. H. Center Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-29. I. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. J. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-76. K. Climate Controls. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-24. L. Fuel Door Release Button. See Filling Your Tank on page 5-7. Hatch/Trunk Release Button. See “Hatch/Trunk Lid Release” under Hatch/Trunk on page 2-14. M. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-18. N. Power Folding Top Switch. See Convertible Top (Manual) on page 2-55 or Convertible Top (Power) on page 2-62. O. Ignition Switch. See Ignition Positions on page 2-20. P. Heated Seat Controls. See Heated Seats on page 1-4. Q. Shift Lever (Automatic Shown). See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-24 or Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-26. R. Active Handling Button. See Active Handling System on page 4-10. S. Accessory Power Outlet. See Accessory Power Outlets on page 3-23. T. Airbag Off Light. See Airbag Off Light on page 3-35. U. Instrument Panel Cupholder. See Cupholder(s) on page 2-46. 3-5 V. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter. See Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-24. W. Parking Brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-29. X. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-46. Y. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-88. Z. Airbag Off Switch. See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-48. Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located near the center of the instrument panel. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what mode the ignition is in, even if the ignition is turned off. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. Press the button again to turn the ﬂashers off. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, your turn signals will not work. Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn. 3-6 Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. Telescopic Steering Column If your vehicle has this feature, the telescopic steering column will allow you to adjust the distance the steering wheel is from the instrument panel. The telescopic steering column switch is located on the right side of the steering column. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you. Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. To operate the telescopic steering column, push the switch forward and the wheel will move away from you. Pull the switch rearward and the wheel will move toward you. The telescopic steering column position can be stored with your memory settings. See Memory on page 2-66 for more information. 3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: (cid:127) G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal) on page 3-8 (cid:127) 3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-9 (cid:127) - Fog Lamps. See Fog Lamps on page 3-16 Flash-to-Pass Feature. See Flash-to-Pass on page 3-9. (cid:127) I Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on (cid:127) P Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-11. page 3-14. 3-8 Turn and Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal) The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the multifunction lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash. Release the lever and the turn signal will automatically ﬂash three times. If more ﬂashes are desired, continue to hold the lever. If you signal a turn or a lane change and the arrows ﬂash faster than normal, a signal bulb may be burned out. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuses and check for burned-out bulbs. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-87. (cid:127) Turn Signal on Chime A chime will remind you if you leave the turn signal on for more than three-quarters of a mile (1.2 km) of driving. If you need to leave the turn signal on for more than three-quarters of a mile (1.2 km), turn off the signal and then turn it back on. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high to low, push the turn signal lever all the way forward. While the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster also will be on. To change the headlamps from high to low, pull the lever rearward. Flash-to-Pass To use the ﬂash-to-pass feature, momentarily pull the turn signal lever toward you. The high-beam indicator will ﬂash to indicate to the other driver that you intend to pass. If the low-beam headlamps are off and you have the optional fog lamps on, the fog lamps will ﬂash. Windshield Wipers Use the lever located on the right side of the steering column to operate the windshield wipers. 1 (High Speed): Move the lever to this position for steady wiping at high speed. 6 (Low Speed): Move the lever to this position for steady wiping at low speed. &(Delay): Move the lever to this position to set a delay between wipes. 3-9 x (Delay Adjustment): Move the lever to this position to choose a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the intermittent adjust band down for a longer delay or up for a shorter delay. The wiper speed can only be manually adjusted when the lever is in this position. & (Speed Sensitive Wipers): Move the lever to this position for speed sensitive operation. When you select this position, the delay will change with your vehicle’s speed. The delay will decrease as you go faster and increase when you go slower. 9(Off): Move the lever to this position to turn off the windshield wipers. 8(Mist): Move the lever all the way down to mist and release for a single wiping cycle. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band on mist longer. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers. If this occurs, a circuit breaker will stop the wipers until the motor cools. So, be sure to clear any ice and snow from the windshield wiper blades before using them. If the wiper blades are frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen them or warm the windshield before turning the wipers on. If your blades do become worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Windshield Washer The lever on the right side of the steering column also controls the windshield washer. There is a button at the end of the lever. To spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield, press the button and hold it. The washer will spray until you release the button. The wipers will continue to clear the window for about six seconds after the button is released and then stop or return to your preset speed. {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. If the ﬂuid in the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir is low, the message CHECK WASHER FLUID will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. It will take 15 seconds after the bottle is reﬁlled for this message to turn off. For information on the correct washer ﬂuid to use, see Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-34 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11. 3-10 Cruise Control Your vehicle is equipped with cruise control. Cruise control will not work if your parking brake is set, or if the master cylinder brake ﬂuid level is low. If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off. 9(Off): This position turns the system off. {CAUTION: R(On): This position activates the system. + (Resume/Accelerate): Move the lever to this symbol to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed. T(Set): Press this button to set the speed. With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system (if equipped) begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn cruise control back on. 3-11 Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 1. Move the cruise control switch to on. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press in the set button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The cruise symbol on the instrument panel will illuminate when the cruise control is engaged. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, disengages the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch brieﬂy from on to resume/accelerate. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at resume/accelerate. 3-12 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: (cid:127) Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the set button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. If the accelerator pedal is held longer than 60 seconds, cruise control will turn off. (cid:127) Move the cruise switch from on to resume/accelerate. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch brieﬂy to resume/accelerate. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control (cid:127) Press and hold the set button until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, brieﬂy press the set button. Each time you do this, you’ll go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers ﬁnd this to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control To end a cruise control session, step lightly on the brake pedal. If your vehicle has a manual transmission, lightly tapping the clutch will also end a cruise control session. Stepping on the brake or clutch pedal will end the current cruise control session only. Move the cruise control switch to off to turn the system completely off. 3-13 (cid:127) Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp control is located to the left of the steering wheel on the multifunction lever. O (Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the band with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp band has four positions: O (Off): Turning the band to this position turns off all lamps. 3-14 AUTO (Automatic): Turning the band to this position sets the exterior lamps in automatic mode. AUTO mode will turn the exterior lamps on and off depending on how much light is available outside the vehicle. To override AUTO mode, turn the control to off. To reset to AUTO mode turn the control to exterior lamps and then back to AUTO. Automatic mode will also reset when your vehicle is turned off and then back on again when the control is left in the AUTO position. ; (Parking Lamp): Turning the band to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following: (cid:127) Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights The parking brake indicator light will come on and stay on when the parking lamps are on with the engine off and the ignition to ACC. 5 (Headlamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for approximately 15 seconds and deactivates and returns to ambient lighting conditions 15 seconds after the wipers are turned off. If the exterior lamp control has been turned off or is in the parking lamp position while the wiper control is active in any position, the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC). When the ignition is turned off, the wiper-activated headlamps will immediately turn off. Headlamps on Reminder A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position and the driver’s door is opened with the ignition off. 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 DRL system will make the front turn signal lamps come on when the following conditions are met: It is still daylight and the ignition is on, the exterior lamp control is in the off position and the transmission is not in PARK (P). When DRL are on, only the front turn signal lamps will be on. No other exterior lamps such as the parking lamps, taillamps, etc. will be on when the DRL are being used. Your instrument panel will not be lit up either. When it is dark enough outside, the front turn signal lamps will turn off and normal low-beam headlamps will turn on. 3-15 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Fog Lamps Use fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. The fog lamps control is located on the multifunction lever next to the exterior lamp control. -(Fog Lamps): Turning the band to this position will turn the fog lamps on. When you turn the fog lamps on, the fog lamp light will appear on the instrument panel cluster to indicate that the fog lamps and the parking lamps are on. If you turn the high-beam headlamps on, the fog lamps will turn off. They will turn on again when you switch to low-beam headlamps. The ignition must be on for the fog lamps to operate. When it is bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go off, and the front turn signal lamps will take over. If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure your instrument panel brightness knob is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-18 for more information. If it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamp control is off, a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will display on the Driver’s Information Center (DIC). This message informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps is recommended. Turning the exterior lamp control to off a second time, or turning on the headlamps will remove the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message. If the parking lamps or the fog lamps were turned on instead, the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will continue to be displayed. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. 3-16 Twilight Sentinel® Twilight Sentinel® can turn your lamps on and off for you. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the Twilight Sentinel® work, so be sure it is not covered. With Twilight Sentinel®, you will see the following happen: (cid:127) When it is dark enough outside, the front turn signal lamps (DRL) will go off, and the headlamps and parking lamps will come on. The other lamps that come on with headlamps will also come on. (cid:127) When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will go off, and the front turn signal lamps (DRL) will come on, as long as the exterior lamp switch is in the AUTO position. If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take about one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure your instrument panel brightness control is in full bright position. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-18. You can idle the vehicle with the lamps off, even when it is dark outside. After starting the vehicle, turn the exterior lamp control band on the multifunction lever to off and then release it. The lamps will remain off until you turn the control band to off again. Twilight Sentinel® also provides exterior illumination as you leave the vehicle. If Twilight Sentinel® has turned on the lamps when you turn off the ignition, your lamps will remain on until: The exterior lamp switch is moved from off to the parking lamp position, or a delay time that you select has elapsed. See “Personal Options” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-67 to select the delay time that you want. You can also select no delay time. If you turn off the ignition with the exterior lamp switch in the parking lamp or headlamp position, the Twilight Sentinel® delay will not occur. The lamps will turn off as soon as the switch is turned off. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. 3-17 (cid:127) (cid:127) Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the manual parking lamps or headlamps have been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off as soon as the ignition is turned off or RAP is active. This protects against draining the battery in case you have accidentally left the headlamps or parking lamps on. The battery saver does not work if the headlamps are turned on after the ignition switch is turned to off. If you need to leave the lamps on, use the exterior lamp control to turn the lamps back on. Instrument Panel Brightness The knob for this feature is located on the left side of the instrument panel. Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or counterclockwise to dim them. During the day, this knob will adjust the instrument panel brightness and at night will adjust all interior lighting. 3-18 Be sure not to have this knob turned all the way down with the lamps on during the day. Your Driver Information Center (DIC) may not be visible. Courtesy Lamps When any door or the hatch/trunk lid is opened, the interior lamps will go on unless it is bright outside. You can also turn the courtesy lamps on and off by pressing the instrument panel brightness knob. Entry/Exit Lighting With entry lighting, the interior lamps will come on when entering the vehicle. The interior lamps will come on for about 20 seconds when the engine is off. You can turn exit and entry lighting off by quickly turning the courtesy lamps on and off. Reading Lamps Your inside rearview mirror includes two reading lamps. The lamps will go on when a door is opened. When the doors are closed, each lamp can be turned on individually by pressing the switch for that lamp. Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery in case the underhood lamp, vanity mirror lamps, cargo lamps, reading lamps, console or glove box lamps are accidentally left on. If you leave any of these lamps on, they will automatically time-out after about 20 minutes. To reset it, all of the above lamps must be turned off or the ignition key on. Head-Up Display (HUD) {CAUTION: If the HUD image is too bright, or too high in your ﬁeld of view, it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside. Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your ﬁeld of view. If your vehicle is equipped with the Head-Up Display (HUD), you can see some of the driver information that appears on your instrument panel cluster. The information may be displayed in English or metric units and appears as an image focused out toward the front of your vehicle. The HUD consists of the following information: (cid:127) Speedometer Turn Signal Indicators (cid:127) High-Beam Indicator Symbol Tachometer (cid:127) Oil and Temperature Gages (cid:127) Shift Light (Performance SHIFT Light) This light is used for performance driving to indicate that the vehicle’s best performance level has been reached to shift the transmission into the next higher gear. The SHIFT light will display at an engine speed of about 6,250 rpm, just prior to reaching the engine fuel cut-off mode. (cid:127) Check Gages Warning (cid:127) Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Transmission Oil Temperature Gage (cid:127) Engine Oil Temperature Gage (cid:127) Engine Oil Pressure Gage (cid:127) G-Force Gage (cid:127) Audio Functions, Street Mode Only (cid:127) Navigation, Only with Navigation Radio, Street Mode Only (cid:127) Check Gages Warning 3-19 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) There are three HUD modes that you can choose to view in the HUD display. By pressing the MODE button, you can scroll through these modes in the following order: Street Mode supports audio and navigation functions with your choice of tachometer settings. Track Mode 1 supports the G-Force gage and minor gages with a circular tachometer. Track Mode 2 supports G-Force gages and minor gages with a linear tachometer. When you have chosen the desired HUD display, release the MODE button. Within each mode, the display, can be further customized by pressing the PAGE button. Pressing this button in each mode will turn off and on the following: (cid:127) Street Mode — No tachometer, circular tachometer and linear tachometer. Track Modes 1 and 2 — No minor gage, coolant temperature, transmission oil temperature, engine oil temperature and engine oil pressure. If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation radio, many of the turn-by-turn navigation features will also be displayed on the HUD if you are in Street Mode. 3-20 (cid:127) Be sure to continue scanning your displays, controls and driving environment just as you would in a vehicle without HUD. If you never look at your instrument panel cluster, you may not see something important, such as a warning light. Under important warning conditions, the CHECK GAGES warning will illuminate in the HUD. View your Driver Information Center (DIC) for more information. The HUD controls are located to the left of the steering wheel. To adjust the HUD so you can see it properly, do the following: 1. Start your engine and press the HUD dimmer control all the way up by pressing the (+) button. The brightness of the HUD image is determined by the light conditions in the direction your vehicle is facing and where you have the HUD dimmer control set. If you are facing a dark object or a heavily

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