2006 Chevrolet Corvette Owners Manual

power inverters, or similar items. Try moving the keyless access transmitter away from these devices when starting the vehicle. In addition, PDA devices and remote garage and gate openers may also generate Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) that may interfere with the keyless access transmitter. Do not carry the keyless access transmitter in the same pocket or bag as these devices. The vehicle is experiencing Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). Some locations, such as airports, automatic toll booths, and some gas stations, have EMI fields which may interfere with your keyless access transmitter.

If moving the transmitter to different locations within the vehicle does not help, place the transmitter in the glove box transmitter pocket with the buttons facing to the right and then press the START button.

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(cid:127) NO FOB - OFF OR RUN?: When this message displays, it means that the keyless access transmitter is not detected inside the vehicle while you are trying to turn the ignition off. Your vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing the keyless access system to be jammed. The vehicle will remain in ACCESSORY until OFF or START has been pressed or five minutes has expired. If you turn the ignition off and you cannot find the keyless access transmitter, you will not be able to restart the vehicle. The keyless access transmitter needs to be inside of the vehicle in order for the vehicle to start. See Starting the Engine on page 2-23 for more information.

OPTIONS UNAVAILABLE: This message is displayed for a few seconds if a keyless access transmitter that is not labelled 1 or 2 is used and you try to personalize the features on your vehicle by pressing the OPTION button. The personalization system will not recognize the transmitter and the DIC will not display the current driver number or the menus used to set personalizations. The personalization features will then be set to the default states. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-68 for more information.

PRESS BRAKE TO START ENGINE (Automatic Transmission Only): This message is displayed if you try to start the engine by pressing the keyless ignition start button without having the brake pressed. The brake needs to be pressed when starting the engine. See Ignition Positions on page 2-22 for more information.

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REDUCED ENGINE POWER: You will hear multiple chimes when this message is displayed. To acknowledge that you have read the message and to remove it from the display, press the RESET button. The message will reappear every five minutes until this condition changes.

If the Driver Information Center (DIC) displays the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message and the CHECK ENGINE light comes on, a noticeable reduction in the vehicle’s performance may occur. If the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven.

The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed, but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime the CHECK ENGINE light stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your GM dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair.

Also, see Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-42. If the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed in combination with the COOLANT OVER TEMPERATURE message, see Engine Overheating on page 5-32.

SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM: If the SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM message is displayed, there is a problem with your Active Handling System and your vehicle needs service. See your GM dealer. The instrument cluster light will also be on and a chime will sound. When this message is displayed, the system is not working. Adjust your driving accordingly. See Active Handling System on page 4-10
for more information.

SERVICE AIR CONDITIONING: This message displays when the electronic sensors that control the air conditioning and heating systems are no longer working. Have the climate control system serviced by your GM dealer if you notice a drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency.

SERVICE ANTILOCK BRAKES: If the SERVICE ANTILOCK BRAKES message is displayed when you are driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the message stays on, or comes back on again while you are driving, your vehicle is in need of service. See your GM dealer. If the anti-lock brake system warning light is on and the regular brake system warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but do not have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system light is also on, you do not have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with your brakes. See Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3-39
and Brake System Warning Light on page 3-38.

If the SERVICE ANTILOCK BRAKES message is being displayed, your Traction Control System and the Active Handling System will also be disabled. The Driver Information Center will scroll three messages: SERVICE ANTILOCK BRAKES, SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM, and SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING, and the instrument cluster lights will be illuminated along with a chime. The driver can acknowledge these messages by pressing the RESET button. When the service message is displayed the computer controlled systems will not assist the driver and you should have the system repaired by your GM dealer as soon as possible. Adjust your driving accordingly.

SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM: Press the RESET button to acknowledge that you have read the message and to remove it from the display. The message will reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes. You will hear multiple chimes when this message is displayed.

If this message comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose or broken drive belt or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away by your GM dealer. Driving while this warning message is on could drain your battery.

If you must drive a short distance with the message on, be certain to turn off your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.

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SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This message displays if an electrical problem has occurred within the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer.

SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM: This message displays if the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has detected a problem within the fuel system. Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer. This message will also be displayed when the cluster is not getting fuel information from the PCM.

SERVICE RIDE CONTROL: This message is used to indicate to the driver that the Selective Ride Control system has detected a malfunction and that the system must be serviced. See your GM dealer. If a fault is present in the Selective Ride Control system which causes the shocks to be in their full soft condition, the SERVICE RIDE CONTROL, SHOCKS INOPERATIVE, and MAXIMUM SPEED 80 MPH (129 km/h) will display together.

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR: If this message comes on, a part on the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) is not working properly. If you drive your vehicle while any of the four sensors are missing or inoperable, the warning will come on in about 60 minutes. A sensor would be missing, for example, if you put different wheels on your vehicle without transferring the sensors. If the warning comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPM. See your GM dealer.

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SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM: If the SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM message is displayed when you are driving, there is a problem with your Traction Control System and your vehicle is in need of service. See your GM dealer. When this message is displayed, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.

The instrument cluster car icon will also be illuminated and a chime will sound. The driver can acknowledge both messages by pressing the RESET button two times. When the service messages are displayed, the computer controlled systems will not assist the driver in controlling the vehicle. Have the system repaired by your GM dealer as soon as possible. Adjust your driving accordingly.

SERVICE TRANSMISSION: If this message appears, there is a problem with the transmission. See your GM dealer for service.

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON: If this message appears on the DIC along with a chime, there may be an electrical or another system problem with your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by your GM dealer if this message keeps appearing.

SET PARK BRAKE FOR SEAT RECALL: If you have a manual transmission vehicle, this message displays if you try to recall the memory positions when the ignition is on and the parking brake is not set. If the vehicle is on, you must set the parking brake in order for the memory positions to recall. See Memory on page 2-72
for more information.

SET PARK BRAKE TO MOVE TOP: If you have a manual transmission vehicle, this message will display and a chime will sound if you try to operate the power convertible top without first setting the parking brake. Set the parking brake before trying to operate the power convertible top. See Convertible Top (Manual) on page 2-60 or Convertible Top (Power) on page 2-67
for more information.

SHIFT TO PARK: If you have an automatic transmission vehicle, this message indicates that the vehicle is not in PARK (P) when the engine is being turned off. The vehicle will be in ACCESSORY. Once the shifter is moved to PARK (P), the vehicle will turn off.

The vehicle will remain in ACCESSORY, without the 20 minute time-out period, until the shifter is moved to PARK (P) or until the driver presses the pushbutton to restart the vehicle. See Ignition Positions on page 2-22 for more information.

SHIFT TO PARK OR SET PARK BRAKE FOR TOP: If you have an automatic transmission vehicle, this message will display and a chime will sound if you try to operate the power convertible top without first shifting into PARK (P) or setting the parking brake. Either shift the vehicle into PARK (P) or set the parking brake before trying to operate the power convertible top. See Convertible Top (Manual) on page 2-60 or Convertible Top (Power) on page 2-67 for more information.

SHOCKS INOPERATIVE: To acknowledge that you have read the message and to remove it from the display, press the RESET button. The message will reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes.

This message indicates that a malfunction is present in the Selective Ride Control system which is causing the shocks to be in their full soft mode. This is a warning to the driver that the vehicle handling may be affected. Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible.

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TIRE FLAT: You will hear two chimes when this message is displayed followed by the message MAXIMUM SPEED 55 MPH (90 km/h). Also, the tire pressure light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 3-42. If this message appears, do not drive your vehicle above this limit. The next message to appear is REDUCED HANDLING. The active handling system will intervene more quickly when a flat tire has been detected. Adjust your driving accordingly. To acknowledge these warnings, press the RESET button. After you press the RESET button, a message will reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes. This message indicates that the pressure in one of your tires is lower than 10 psi (68 kPa). Next to the TIRE FLAT message, you can see either LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate to you which tire is flat. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press the RESET button. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on your Tire Loading Information Label. See Extended Mobility Tires on page 5-62 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-64.

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{CAUTION:

When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE FLAT message is displayed on the Driver Information Center, your vehicle’s handling capabilities will be reduced during severe maneuvers. If you drive too fast, you could lose control of your vehicle. You or others could be injured. Don’t drive over 55 mph (90 km/h) when the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE FLAT message is displayed. Drive cautiously and check your tire pressures as soon as you can.

TOO COLD TO MOVE TOP: This message displays and a chime sounds when the power convertible top button is pressed and the power convertible top pump motor temperature is below -4°F (-20°C). Wait for the power convertible top pump motor to warm up before using the power convertible top.

TOP MOTOR OVER TEMPERATURE: This message displays and a chime sounds when the power convertible top button is pressed and the power convertible top pump motor temperature is over 221°F (105°C). Wait for the power convertible top pump motor to cool down before using the power convertible top.

TOP NOT SECURE: This message displays and a chime sounds when the power convertible top button is released before the top open or close operation is complete or if the top is closed without the header latch engaged. Press and hold the convertible top button to fully open or close the top, and make sure that the header latch is engaged after the top is closed.

TRACTION SYSTEM ACTIVE: When your Traction Control System is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION SYSTEM ACTIVE message will be displayed. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. The message will stay on for a few seconds after the Traction Control System stops limiting wheel spin.

TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING – OFF: By pressing the Active Handling System console button for five seconds, the driver can turn the Traction Control and Active Handling Systems off. The message TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING – OFF will be displayed in the DIC, the instrument panel cluster light will be on and a chime will sound. You can acknowledge this message by pressing the RESET button. The anti-lock brake systems remains on with the Traction Control and Active Handling Systems off. You should adjust your driving accordingly.

TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING – ON: If the Traction Control and Active Handling Systems are off, pressing the Active Handling System console button momentarily will turn both systems on. The message TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING – ON will be displayed temporarily in the DIC, the instrument panel cluster light will be off and a chime will sound.

TRACTION SYSTEM – OFF: You will hear a single quick tone when this message is displayed and the traction control system warning light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 3-40. This message comes on and stays on when the Active Handling System console button is pressed to turn the system off. To acknowledge this message, press the RESET button.

TRACTION SYSTEM – ON: You will hear a single quick tone when this message is displayed. This message is displayed when you decide to turn on the Traction Control System by pressing the Active Handling System console button on the console. This message will shut off automatically on its own.

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TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE: You will hear four chimes when this message is displayed. To acknowledge this warning, press the RESET button. After you press the RESET button, the message will be displayed every 10 minutes until the condition changes. If you do not press the RESET button, the message remains on the display until the condition changes.

If the transmission fluid temperature rises above 270°F (132°C) or rises rapidly, this message is displayed. The transmission may shift gears or apply the torque converter clutch to reduce the fluid temperature. Driving aggressively or driving on long hills can cause the transmission fluid temperature to be higher than normal. If this message appears, you may continue to drive at a slower speed. You should also monitor the transmission fluid temperature and allow it to cool to at least 230°F (110°C). The transmission fluid temperature can be monitored with the gages button on the DIC. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-28. You should also check the engine coolant temperature. If it is also hot, see Engine Overheating on page 5-32.

If the TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE message is displayed during normal vehicle operation on flat roads, your vehicle may need service. See your GM dealer for an inspection.

If driving in a performance or competitive manner, the use of (S) Sport Automatic Mode or (S) Sport Manual Paddle Shift gear selection is recommended. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-26 for more information.

TURN SIGNAL ON: If a turn signal is left on for three-quarters of a mile (1.2 km), this message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime. Move the turn signal/multifunction lever to the off position. To acknowledge this message, press the RESET button.

UNLATCH HEADER TO MOVE TOP: This message will display and a chime will sound if you try to lower the convertible top without first unlocking the top. Move the latch handle to unlock the convertible top. See Convertible Top (Manual) on page 2-60 or Convertible Top (Power) on page 2-67.

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Other Messages Here are more messages that you can receive on your Driver Information Center (DIC). To acknowledge a message and read another message that may have come on at the same time, press the RESET button. (cid:127) ACCESSORY MODE ON (cid:127) BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH

See Voltmeter Gage on page 3-37.

(cid:127) BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW

See Voltmeter Gage on page 3-37.

(cid:127) CHECK WASHER FLUID

See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-41.

(cid:127) CRUISE SET TO XXX MPH (XXX km/h)

See Cruise Control on page 3-11.

(cid:127) DRIVER DOOR AJAR

FOB AUTOLEARN WAIT XX MINUTES See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-5. FOB BATTERY LOW See “Battery Replacement” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-5.

(cid:127) HATCH AJAR (Coupe)

INTRUSION SENSOR OFF, if your vehicle has this feature INTRUSION SENSOR ON, if your vehicle has this feature

(cid:127) KNOWN FOB

See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-5.

(cid:127) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FOBS LEARNED

See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-5.

(cid:127) OFF–ACCESSORY TO LEARN

See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-5.

(cid:127) PASSENGER DOOR AJAR (cid:127) READY FOR FOB #X

See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-5. TONNEAU AJAR (Convertible) TRUNK AJAR (Convertible)

(cid:127) UPSHIFT NOW

See Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-30.

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(cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) DIC Vehicle Personalization Many features on your vehicle can be personalized. This means that the operation of these features can be set to operate differently depending on who is driving the vehicle. See “Personal Options” later in this section for the features that you can personalize. The personalization settings for other features are automatically updated and saved as the driver adjusts them. These include the following settings and presets:

The radio presets, tone, volume, fade, balance, equalization (EQ) settings and source (radio or CD) The last climate control setting The Head-Up Display (HUD) position and dimming level, if equipped The instrument panel cluster dimming level and last selected DIC display

Separate personalization settings are saved for two different drivers. One of the keyless access transmitters is assigned to driver 1. The other is assigned to driver 2. The back of the keyless access transmitters are labelled 1 or 2 to correspond to each driver.

The current driver’s preferences are recalled when one of the following occurs:

The lock or unlock button on the keyless access transmitter, labelled 1 or 2, is pressed. The appropriate memory button, 1 or 2, located on the driver’s door is pressed. See Memory on page 2-72 for more information.

(cid:127) A valid keyless access transmitter is detected upon

opening the driver’s door.

If more than one valid keyless access transmitter is detected upon opening the driver’s door, the driver preferences for the lowest driver number will be recalled. If a keyless access transmitter that is not labelled 1 or 2 is used, the personalization system will not recognize the transmitter. The Driver Information Center (DIC) will not display a current driver number and the features that are normally programmed through the DIC will be set to the default states. Also, if the OPTION button is pressed, the DIC does not display the menus used to set personalizations, but instead displays OPTIONS UNAVAILABLE for a few seconds.

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(cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Entering the Personal Options Menu To enter the personal options menu, use the following steps: 1. If you have an automatic transmission vehicle, turn

the vehicle on with the shift lever in PARK (P). If you have a manual transmission vehicle, turn the vehicle on with the parking brake set.

2. Press the OPTION button and you will enter the

PERSONAL OPTIONS menu. The DIC will display the current driver number (1 or 2) for a few seconds and then will display instructions on which buttons to use for setting the personalizations. The RESET button is used to select a setting for a particular feature. The OPTION button is used to move to the next feature.

3. Press the OPTION button while the instruction

screen is displayed to enter the first personalization menu item.

4. Once you have cycled through all of the personal options, pressing the OPTION button a final time exits the personal options menu. In addition, if no button is pressed within 45 seconds, the DIC will exit the personal options menu.

Personal Options The following options are available for programming:

Display Units: This option allows you to choose the measurement units.

Press the OPTION button until DISPLAY UNITS appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: (cid:127) ENGLISH (default) (cid:127) METRIC If you choose ENGLISH, all information will be displayed in English units. If you choose METRIC, all information will be displayed in metric units. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option.

Auto Memory Recall (Automatic Transmission only): If your automatic transmission vehicle has the memory package, you may have this option. This option allows the driver’s seat, the telescopic steering column, if equipped, and the outside rearview mirrors to automatically move to the current driver’s set position when the engine starts.

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Press the OPTION button until AUTO MEMORY RECALL appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: (cid:127) YES (cid:127) NO (default) If you choose YES, the driver’s seat, the outside rearview mirrors and the telescopic steering column, if equipped, positions are recalled when you turn the ignition on. If you choose NO, this option will turn off. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option.

Auto Exit Recall: If your vehicle has the memory package, you may have this option. This option allows the driver’s seat and telescopic steering column, if equipped, to automatically move to the current driver’s exit position when one of the following occurs:

The vehicle is turned off or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) or ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door is opened. The vehicle is turned off or in RAP and the unlock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed.

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In order for the Auto Exit Recall feature to work on an automatic transmission vehicle, the vehicle must be in PARK (P). On a manual transmission vehicle, the parking brake must be set. Press the OPTION button until AUTO EXIT RECALL appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: (cid:127) YES (cid:127) NO (default) If you choose YES, when you turn the ignition off and open the driver’s door or press the unlock button on the keyless access transmitter, the seat and the telescopic steering wheel, if equipped, will return to their stored exit positions for an easy exit or an easy entrance when returning to the vehicle. The seat and steering wheel will only return to the stored driving position if you press the appropriate memory button or activate the auto memory recall feature. If you choose NO, this option will turn off. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option.

(cid:127) (cid:127) Approach Lights: This option briefly turns on the parking lamps, the front fog lamps and the back-up lamps during low light periods when the keyless access transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle.

Press the OPTION button until APPROACH LIGHTS appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: (cid:127) OFF (cid:127) ON (default) If you choose OFF, this option will turn off. If you choose ON, the parking lamps, the front fog lamps, and the back-up lamps will come on for 20 seconds during low light periods when all of the following occurs: (cid:127) You press the unlock button on the keyless

access transmitter.

(cid:127) Both of the doors are closed. The vehicle is off or in RAP.

The lamps remain on for 20 seconds or until a door is opened, the lock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed or the vehicle is no longer off or in RAP. See Keyless Access System on page 2-4 for more information. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option.

Twilight Delay: This option allows you to set the amount of time you want the parking lamps and front fog lamps to remain on after you exit the vehicle. This will occur when the vehicle is off or in RAP and the headlamps are on due to the automatic headlamp system. The parking lamps and front fog lamps will remain on until the driver selected time expires, the exterior lamp control is activated or the vehicle is no longer off or in RAP. Press the OPTION button until TWILIGHT DELAY appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: (cid:127) OFF 15 S 30 S (default) 90 S

If you choose OFF, this option will turn off. If you choose 15 S, the twilight delay time will be set to 15 seconds. If you choose 30 S, the twilight delay time will be set to 30 seconds. If you choose 90 S, the twilight delay time will be set to 90 seconds. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option.

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(cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Flash at Unlock: This option activates the front and rear turn signals for two short flashes when the unlock or hatch/trunk button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed. The lamps will also flash when OnStar®, if equipped, unlocks the doors. This will only occur when the vehicle is off.

Press the OPTION button until FLASH AT UNLOCK appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: (cid:127) YES (default) (cid:127) NO If you choose YES, the front and rear turn signals will flash twice when you press the unlock button or the hatch/trunk button on the keyless access transmitter or when OnStar®, if equipped, unlocks the doors. If you choose NO, this option will turn off. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option.

Flash at Lock: This option activates the front and rear turn signals for one long flash when the lock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed. The lamps will also flash when OnStar®, if equipped, locks the doors. This will only occur when the vehicle is off. If the lock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed again within five seconds, the horn will sound regardless of which setting you have selected.

Press the OPTION button until FLASH AT LOCK appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: (cid:127) YES (default) (cid:127) NO If you choose YES, the front and rear turn signals will flash once when you press the lock button on the keyless access transmitter or when OnStar®, if equipped, locks the doors. If you choose NO, this option will turn off. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option.

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FOB Reminder: This option chirps the horn three times when the driver’s door is closed and there is a keyless access transmitter inside the interior of the vehicle. This will only occur when the vehicle is off.

Press the OPTION button until FOB REMINDER appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: (cid:127) YES (cid:127) NO (default) If you choose YES, the horn will chirp three times when a keyless access transmitter is inside of the vehicle while the ignition is turned off and the driver’s door is closed. If you choose NO, this option will turn off. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option.

Passive Door Locking: This option allows you to select whether the doors automatically lock during normal vehicle exit. When the ignition is turned off and all doors become closed, the vehicle will determine how many keyless access transmitters remain in the vehicle interior. If at least one keyless access transmitter has been removed from the interior of the vehicle, the doors will lock after eight seconds.

For example, if there are two keyless access transmitters in the vehicle and one is removed, the other will be locked in. The keyless access transmitter locked in the vehicle can still be used to start the vehicle or unlock the doors, if needed. A person approaching the outside of the locked vehicle without an authorized keyless access transmitter, however, will not be able to open the door, even with a transmitter in the vehicle.

You may temporarily disable the passive door locking feature by pressing the door unlock switch for three seconds on an open door. Passive door locking will then remain disabled until a door lock switch is pressed or until the power mode transitions from the off power mode.

Press the OPTION button until PASSIVE DOOR LOCKING appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: (cid:127) OFF (default) (cid:127) SILENT (cid:127) HORN If you choose OFF, this option will turn off. If you choose SILENT, the doors will automatically lock eight seconds after you turn the ignition off, remove a keyless access transmitter from the interior of the vehicle, and close both doors.

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If you choose HORN, the doors will automatically lock and the horn will chirp eight seconds after you turn the ignition off, remove a keyless access transmitter from the interior of the vehicle, and close both doors. If you are parking in a quiet area and do not want the horn to sound when the doors lock, press the lock button on the keyless access transmitter immediately after removing it from the interior and closing the doors. This will lock the doors and cancel the passive locking for this ignition cycle. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option.

Passive Door Unlock: This option allows you to select which doors will automatically unlock when you approach and open the driver’s door with your keyless access transmitter. See Door Locks on page 2-10
for more information. Press the OPTION button until PASSIVE DOOR UNLOCK appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: (cid:127) DRIVER (default) (cid:127) BOTH

If you choose DRIVER, only the driver’s door will automatically unlock when you approach and open the driver’s door with your keyless access transmitter. If you choose BOTH, both doors will automatically unlock when you approach and open the driver’s door with your keyless access transmitter.

Auto Unlock: This option allows you to select whether the driver’s door, both doors or neither door automatically unlocks when the shift lever is moved into PARK (P) for automatic transmission vehicles or when the ignition is turned off or is in RAP for manual transmission vehicles.

Press the OPTION button until AUTO UNLOCK appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: (cid:127) OFF (cid:127) DRIVER (cid:127) BOTH (default) If you choose OFF, this option will turn off. If you choose DRIVER, on automatic transmission vehicles, the driver’s door will automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved into PARK (P). On manual transmission vehicles, the driver’s door will automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off or is in RAP.

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If you choose BOTH, on automatic transmission vehicles, both doors will automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved into PARK (P). On manual transmission vehicles, both doors will automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off or is in RAP. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option.

Language: This option allows you to select the language the DIC, the Head-Up Display (HUD), if equipped, and the radio uses to display messages. Each language mode will be displayed in its own language. For example, English will be displayed as ENGLISH, Spanish as ESPANOL, etc. If your vehicle has the navigation system, you will not have the Japanese language mode. Press the OPTION button until LANGUAGE appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: (cid:127) ENGLISH (default) (cid:127) GERMAN FRENCH ITALIAN (cid:127) SPANISH

JAPANESE

If you choose a language that you do not understand, press the OPTION and RESET buttons for five seconds. The DIC will begin displaying all of the various languages one by one for as long as the buttons are pressed. When the desired language is displayed, release the buttons and the DIC will set to this language. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option.

Personalize Name: This option allows you to type in a name or greeting that will appear on the DIC display whenever the corresponding keyless access transmitter (1 or 2) is used or one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) located on the driver’s door is pressed. Press the OPTION button until PERSONALIZE NAME appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: (cid:127) YES (cid:127) NO (default) If you choose YES, you can type in a name that will appear on the DIC display.

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(cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) To program a name, use the following procedure: 1. Enter the PERSONAL OPTIONS menu and select

the driver number (1 or 2) that you would like to program by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Options Menu”.

2. Press the OPTION button until the PERSONALIZE

NAME option appears on the display.

3. Select YES under PERSONALIZE NAME by

pressing the RESET button.

4. Press the OPTION button and a cursor will display

where you can insert a letter.

5. Press the OPTION button again until the letter you

want is displayed. To scroll through the letters faster and without a beeping noise, keep the OPTIONS button depressed. There is a complete alphabet and a blank space available.

6. Then press the RESET button to select the letter of

your choice and proceed on to the next space to the right.

If you make a mistake and would like to clear or replace a letter, perform the following steps:

6.1. Press the RESET button to reach the letter

you would like to change.

6.2. Press the OPTION button to scroll through

the letter choices.

6.3. Press the RESET button to select the letter

and proceed on to the next space to the right.

7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until the name or greeting you want is complete. After the name or greeting is complete, keep pressing the RESET button until the display turns blank and exits out of this option. You can program up to 20 characters.

If you choose NO, this option will turn off. If a customized name or greeting is not programmed, the DIC display will show Driver 1 or Driver 2 to correspond with either the number on the back of the keyless access transmitter (1 or 2) that is being used or to the memory button (1 or 2) that is pressed. PERSONALIZE NAME is the last option available to program in the PERSONAL OPTIONS menu. Pressing the OPTION button after this setting will exit you from the PERSONAL OPTIONS menu. The last item you were in prior to entering PERSONAL OPTIONS will then display on the DIC.

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Audio System(s) Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself with its features. Driving without distraction is a necessity for a safer driving experience. See Defensive Driving on page 4-2. By taking a few moments to read this manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s audio system, you can use it with less effort, as well as take advantage of its features. While your vehicle is parked, set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone and adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite stations using the presets and steering wheel controls (if equipped).

{CAUTION:

This system provides you with a far greater access to audio stations and song listings. Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be injured or killed. Always keep your eyes on the road and your mind on the drive — avoid engaging in extended searching while driving.

Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe driving. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 4-2.

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Here are some ways in which you can help avoid distraction while driving. While your vehicle is parked:

Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. Familiarize yourself with its operation.

(cid:127) Set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite radio stations using the presets and steering wheel controls (if equipped).

Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. If sound equipment can be added, it is very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio, or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added.

Notice: The chime signals related to safety belts, parking brake, and other functions of your vehicle operate through the GM radio/entertainment system. If that equipment is replaced or additional equipment is added to your vehicle, the chimes may not work. Make sure that replacement or additional equipment is compatible with your vehicle before installing it. See Accessories and Modifications on page 5-3. Your vehicle may have a feature called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-23
for more information.

Setting the Time With the ignition on and the radio off, press the H or the M button to enter clock mode. Press and hold H until the correct hour appears on the display. Press and hold M until the correct minute appears on the display. To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour, press either the H or the M button for two seconds to enter the clock mode. Press the tune knob to select between the 12 or 24 hour display format. The clock mode will automatically time out with the changed display format set as the current default setting.

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(cid:127) (cid:127) Radio with CD

Radio with CD shown, Radio with

Six-Disc CD similar

The radio has a blinking indicator light located on the upper left side of the radio. The indicator light is used to show that the theft-deterrent feature mode is set. The blinking indicator light will only flash when the ignition is in the off position. For more information, see Theft-Deterrent Feature on page 3-99
Your vehicle has seven Bose® amplified speakers. See your GM dealer for details.

Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: (cid:127) Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type

of programming

(cid:127) Receive announcements concerning local and

national emergencies

(cid:127) Display messages from radio stations (cid:127) Seek to stations with traffic announcements This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station. While the radio is tuned to an RDS station, the station name or call letters will appear on the display. RDS stations may also provide the time of day, a program type (PTY) for current programming, and the name of the program being broadcast.

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XM™ Satellite Radio Service If your vehicle has XM™, XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and in Canada (if available). XM™ offers over 100 coast-to-coast channels including music, news, sports, talk, and children’s programming. XM™ provides digital quality audio and text information that includes song title and artist name. A service fee is required in order to receive the XM™ service. For more information, contact XM™ at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). Playing the Radio Top Knob (Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. 4 (Information): For RDS, press this button to change what appears on the display while using RDS. The display options are station name, RDS station frequency, PTY, and the name of the program (if available).

For XM™ (if equipped), press the information button while in XM™ mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel: Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel Number/Channel Name.

To change the default on the display, press the information button until you see the display you want, then hold the button for two seconds. The radio will produce one beep and the selected display will now be the default. AUTO n (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, the audio system will adjust automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive, by increasing the volume as vehicle speed increases.

Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select AUTO VOLUME MIN, AUTO VOLUME MED, or AUTO VOLUME MAX. Each higher setting will provide more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. To turn automatic volume off, press this button until AUTO VOLUME OFF appears on the display.

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If your vehicle has the Bose® audio system, it includes Bose® AudioPilot® noise compensation technology. When turned on, AudioPilot® continuously adjusts the audio system to compensate for background noise, so that your music always sounds the same at the set volume level. This feature is most effective at lower radio volume settings where background noise can affect how well you hear the music being played through your vehicle’s audio system. At higher volume settings, where the music is much louder than the background noise, there may be little or no adjustments by AudioPilot®. To use AudioPilot®, set the radio volume to your desired level. Turn AudioPilot® on by pressing the automatic volume button until AVOL ON appears on the display. As you increase vehicle speed, the background noise in your vehicle will increase. AudioPilot® will adjust your audio system’s output for the background noise it hears. To turn AudioPilot® off, press the automatic volume button until AVOL OFF appears on the display. For additional information on AudioPilot®, please visit www.bose.com.

MUTE: Press this button to silence the system. Press this button again to turn the sound on.

This button is not available on the Radio with Six-Disc CD.

Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The display will show the selection. O / e(Tune): Turn this knob to select radio stations. t SEEK u: Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there.

The radio will only seek stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. t SCAN u: Press and hold either arrow for two seconds until FREQUENCY SCAN appears on the display. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press either arrow again to stop scanning.

To scan preset stations, press and hold either arrow for four seconds until PRESET SCAN appears on the display. The radio will go to the next preset station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press either scan arrow again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets.

The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band.

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Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1

or XM2.

3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization. 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered

pushbuttons until you hear a beep. Whenever that numbered pushbutton is pressed, the station that was set will return and the equalization that was selected will be stored for that pushbutton.

6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) e(Bass/Treble/Midrange): Press this knob to select BASS, MIDRANGE, or TREBLE. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease. If a station is weak or noisy, decrease the treble.

To adjust the bass, midrange, and treble to the middle position, press and hold this knob when the tone control is on the display. The level will change to the middle position.

To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position, press and hold this knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed. AUDIO SETTINGS CENTERED will appear on the display.

AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press this button to select customized equalization settings designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical. Selecting CUSTOM or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings.

The radio will save separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source. If the radio is equipped with the Bose® audio system, the equalization settings are EQ1 through EQ7
and CUSTOM.

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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) e(Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press this knob until BALANCE appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers.

To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, press this knob until FADE appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers.

To adjust the balance and fade to the middle position, press and hold this knob when the speaker control is on the display. The level will change to the middle position.

To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position, press and hold this knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed. AUDIO SETTINGS CENTERED will appear on the display.

Finding a Category Station (RDS and XM™) To select and find a desired category perform the following: 1. Press the CAT button. The last selected category

will appear on the display.

2. Turn the tune knob to select the category. 3. Once the desired category is displayed, press either

SEEK arrow to take you to a category’s station. SEEKING CATEGORY will appear on the display. 4. To go to another station within that category, press the CAT button to display the category, then press either SEEK arrow to go to another station.

If both category and traffic are on, the radio will search for stations with the selected category and traffic announcements. If the radio cannot find the desired category, NONE will appear on the display and the radio will return to the last station you were listening to.

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SCAN: Scan the stations within a category by performing the following: 1. Press the CAT button. The last selected category

will appear on the display.

2. Turn the tune knob to select the category. 3. Once the desired category is displayed, press and hold either SCAN arrow until you hear a beep and SCAN CATEGORY appears on the display. The radio will begin scanning the stations in the category.

4. Press either SCAN arrow to stop scanning. If both category and TRAF are on, the radio will scan for stations with the selected category and traffic announcements.

BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same category. To turn alternate frequency on, press and hold BAND for two seconds. AF ON will appear on the display. The radio may switch to stations with a stronger frequency.

To turn alternate frequency off, press and hold BAND again for two seconds. AF OFF will appear on the display. The radio will not switch to other stations.

This function does not apply for XM™ Satellite Radio Service.

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RDS Messages

ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display. You will hear the announcement, even if the volume is low or a CD is playing. If a CD is playing, play will stop during the announcement. Alert announcements cannot be turned off.

ALERT! will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system. This feature is not supported by all RDS stations.

4 (Information): If the current station has a message, INFO will appear on the display. Press this button to see the message. The message may display the artist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc.

If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. To scroll through the message, press and release this button. A new group of words will appear on the display after every press of the button. Once the complete message has been displayed, INFO will disappear from the display until another new message is received. The last message can be displayed by pressing this button. You can view the last message until a new message is received or a different station is tuned to.

When a message is not available from a station, NO INFO will appear on the display.

Radio Messages

CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL ERR appears on the display, it means that the radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to your GM dealer for service.

LOCKED: This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up. Take the vehicle to your GM dealer for service. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your GM dealer. If the radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem.

TRAF (Traffic): If TA appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it.

If the station does not broadcast traffic announcements, press the TRAF button and the radio will seek to a station that does. When a station that broadcasts traffic announcements is found, the radio will stop seeking and TA will appear on the display. If no station is found that broadcasts traffic announcements, NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display.

If TA is on the display, press the TRAF button to turn off the traffic announcements.

The radio will play the traffic announcement even if the volume is low. The radio will interrupt the play of a CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements.

This function does not apply to XM™ Satellite Radio Service.

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XM™ Radio Messages

Condition

Action Required

Radio Display

Message

XL (Explicit Language Channels)

Updating

XL on the radio display, after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. Updating encryption code

No Signal

Loss of signal

Loading XM

Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay)

CH Off Air

Channel not in service

CH Unavail

No Info

No Info

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Channel no longer available

Artist Name/Feature not available Song/Program Title not available

These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).

The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds. The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM™ signal. When you move into an open area, the signal should return. The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is needed. This message should disappear shortly. This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another channel. This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this station was one of the presets, choose another station for that preset button. No artist information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No song title information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly.

Radio Display

Message

XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d)

Condition

Action Required

No Info

No Info

Not Found

XM Locked

Radio ID

Unknown

Chk XMRcvr

Category Name not available No Text/Informational message available No channel available for the chosen category Theft lock active

Radio ID label (channel 0)

Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) Hardware failure

No category information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. There are no channels available for the selected category. The system is working properly. The XM™ receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM™ receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced, check with your GM dealer. If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate with the XM™ Radio eight digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there may be a receiver fault. Consult with your GM dealer.

If this message does not clear within a short period of time, your receiver may have a fault. Consult with your GM dealer.

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Playing a CD (Single CD Player) Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD will start playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. When a CD is inserted, CD and the CD symbol will appear on the display. As each new track starts to play the track number will appear on the display. The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. If playing a CD-R, the sound quality may be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R has been handled. There may be an increase in skipping, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD will not play properly. If the surface of the CD is soiled, see Care of Your CDs on page 3-100 for more information. If there is no apparent damage, try a known good CD.

If you add any label to a CD, insert more

Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen instead. Notice: than one CD into the slot at a time, or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs, you could damage the CD player. When using the CD player, use only CDs in good condition without any label, load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris. If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages” later in this section. O / e (Tune): Turn this knob to go to the next or previous track. { (Reverse): Press and hold this button to reverse the current track. | (Fast Forward): Press and hold this button to fast forward through the current track.

RDM (Random): Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RANDOM DISC will appear on the display. Press this button again to turn off random play.

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RPT (Repeat): Press this button to hear a track over again. REPEAT will appear on the display. Press this button again to turn off repeat play. MUTE: Press this button to silence the system. Press this button again to turn the sound on. t SEEK u: Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. Press the right arrow to go to the start of the next track. If either arrow is held or pressed more than once, the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD. BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The inactive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio. CD will appear on the display when a CD is in the player. If the system has a remote playback device, pressing this button a second time will allow the remote device to play. AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization setting while playing a CD. The equalization will be stored whenever a CD is played. For more information on AUTO EQ, see “AUTO EQ” listed previously in this section. X (Eject): Press this button to eject the CD. EJECT may be activated with either the ignition or radio off.

Playing a CD(s) (Six-Disc CD Player) If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD will start playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol will appear on the CD. As each new track starts to play, the track number will appear on the display. The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. If playing a CD-R, the sound quality may be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R has been handled. There may be an increase in skipping, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD will not play properly. If the surface of the CD is soiled, see Care of Your CDs on page 3-100 for more information. If there is no apparent damage, try a known good CD.

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To insert multiple CDs, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Press and hold the load button for two seconds.

You will hear a beep and LOAD ALL DISC will appear on the display.

3. When INSERT CD # appears on the display, load a

CD. Insert the CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull the CD in. Once the CD is loaded, wait for INSERT CD # to appear on the display, then load the next CD. The CD player takes up to six CDs. Do not try to load more than six.

To load more than one CD but less than six, complete Steps 1 through 3. When finished loading CDs, press the load button to cancel the loading function. The radio will begin to play the last CD loaded. If more than one CD has been loaded, a number for each CD will appear on the display.

If you add any label to a CD, insert more

Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen instead. Notice: than one CD into the slot at a time, or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs, you could damage the CD player. When using the CD player, use only CDs in good condition without any label, load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris. If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages” later in this section.

M (Load): Press this button to load CDs into the CD player. This CD player will hold up to six CDs. To insert one CD, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Press and release the load button. 3. When INSET CD # appears on the display, load a CD. Insert the CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull the CD in.

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Playing a Specific Loaded CD For every CD loaded, a number will appear on the display. To play a specific CD press the numbered pushbutton that corresponds to the CD. If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages” later in this section. X (Eject): Press this button to eject CD(s). To eject the CD that is currently playing, press and release this button. To eject multiple CDs, do the following: 1. Press and hold the eject button for two seconds. You will hear a beep and EJECT ALL DISCS will appear on the display.

2. When REMOVE DISC appears on the display,

the CD will eject and can be removed. To stop ejecting the CDs, press the load or the eject button.

If the CD is not removed, after 25 seconds, the CD will be automatically pulled back into the player. If CD is pushed back into the player, before the 25 second time period is complete, the player will sense an error and will try to eject the CD several times before stopping.

Do not repeatedly press the eject button to eject a CD after you have tried to push it in manually. The player’s 25-second eject timer will reset at each press of eject, causing the player to not eject the CD until the 25-second time period has elapsed. O / e (Tune): Turn this knob to go to the next or previous track. { (Reverse): Press and hold this button to reverse within the current track. | (Fast Forward): Press and hold this button to fast forward through the current track.

RDM (Random): Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential order, on one CD or all of the loaded CDs. To use random, do one of the following:

To play the tracks on the CD you are listening to in random order, press and release this button until RANDOM DISC PLAY appears on the display. To play the tracks on all of the CDs that are loaded in random order, press and release this button until RANDOM ALL DISCS appears on the display.

To turn off random play, press and release the RDM button until RANDOM OFF appears on the display.

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(cid:127) (cid:127) To scan all loaded CDs, press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than four seconds until CD SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep. Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of the first track of each loaded CD. Press either SCAN arrow again, to stop scanning.

BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The inactive CD(s) will remain safely inside the radio for future listening.

CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio. CD will appear on the display when a CD is in the player. If your system is equipped with a remote playback device, pressing this button a second time will allow the remote device to play.

AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization setting while playing a CD. The equalization will be stored whenever a CD is played. For more information on AUTO EQ, see “AUTO EQ” listed previously in this section.

RPT (Repeat): Press this button to hear a track or an entire CD over again.

To use repeat, do one of the following:

To repeat a track, press and release this button until REPEAT appears on the display. To repeat an entire CD, press and release this button until REPEAT ONE DISC appears on the display.

To turn off repeated play, press and release the RPT button until REPEAT OFF appears on the display

t SEEK u: Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track, if more than ten seconds have played. Press the right arrow to go to the next track. If either arrow is held or pressed more than once, the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD.

t SCAN u: To scan one CD, press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep. The radio will go to the next track, play for 10 seconds, then go on to the next track. Press either SCAN arrow again, to stop scanning.

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(cid:127) (cid:127) Using an MP3 CD MP3 Format If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer: (cid:127) Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on a

CD-R disc.

(cid:127) Make sure to finalize the disc when burning an MP3

disc, using multiple sessions. It is usually better to burn the disc all at once. Files can be recorded with a variety of fixed or variable bit rates. Song title, artist name, and album will be available for display by the radio when recorded using ID3 tags version 1 and 2.

(cid:127) Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files on

one disc.

(cid:127) Make sure playlists have a.pls, or.m3u, or.rmp extension, other file extensions may not work.

The player will be able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, 10 sessions, and 255 files. Long file names, folder names, or playlist names may use more disc memory space than necessary. To conserve space on the disc, minimize the length of the file, folder or playlist names. You can also play an MP3 CD that was recorded using no file folders.

The system can support up to 11 folders in depth, though, keep the depth of the folders to a minimum in order to keep down the complexity and confusion in trying to locate a particular folder during playback. If a CD contains more than the maximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, 10 sessions, and 255 files the player will let you access and navigate up to the maximum, but all items over the maximum will be ignored. Root Directory The root directory will be treated as a folder. If the root directory has compressed audio files, the directory will be displayed as F1 ROOT. All files contained directly under the root directory will be accessed prior to any root directory folders. However, playlists (Px) will always be accessed before root folders or files. Empty Directory or Folder If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the file structure that contains only folders/subfolders and no compressed files directly beneath them, the player will advance to the next folder in the file structure that contains compressed audio files and the empty folder will not be displayed or numbered.

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(cid:127) No Folder When the CD contains only compressed files, the files will be located under the root folder. The next and previous folder functions will have no function on a CD that was recorded without folders or playlists. When displaying the name of the folder the radio will display ROOT. When the CD contains only playlists and compressed audio files, but no folders, all files will be located under the root folder. The folder down and the folder up buttons will search playlists (Px) first and then go to the root folder. When the radio displays the name of the folder the radio will display ROOT. Order of Play Tracks will be played in the following order: (cid:127) Play will begin from the first track in the first playlist

and will continue sequentially through all tracks in each playlist. When the last track of the last playlist has been played, play will continue from the first track of the first playlist. If the CD does not contain any playlists, then play will begin from the first track under the root directory. When all tracks from the root directory have been played, play will continue from files according to their numerical listing. After playing the last track from the last folder, play will begin again at the first track of the first folder or root directory.

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When play enters a new folder, the display will not automatically show the new folder name unless you have chosen the folder mode as the default display. See the information button later in this section for more information. The new track name will appear on the display. File System and Naming The song name that will be displayed will be the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio will display the file name without the extension (such as .mp3) as the track name. Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages will be shortened. The display will not show parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the filename will not be displayed. Preprogrammed Playlists You can access preprogrammed playlists which were created by WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™ software, however, you will not have editing capability. These playlists will be treated as special folders containing compressed audio song files.

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Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in, and READING will appear on the display. The CD should begin playing and the CD symbol will appear on the display. If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player it will stay in the player. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD will start to play where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. As each new track starts to play, the track number will appear on the display. The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. If playing a CD-R, the sound quality may be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R has been handled. There may be an increase in skipping, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD will not play properly. If the surface of the CD is soiled, see Care of Your CDs on page 3-100 for more information. If there is no apparent damage, try a known good CD.

If you add any label to a CD, insert more

Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen instead. Notice: than one CD into the slot at a time, or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs, you could damage the CD player. When using the CD player, use only CDs in good condition without any label, load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris. If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages” later in this section. O / e (Tune): Turn this knob to go to the next or previous track. { (Previous Folder): Press this button to go to the first track in the previous folder. Press and hold this button to reverse through the current track. | (Next Folder): Press this pushbutton to go to the first track in the next folder. Press and hold this button to fast forward the current track.

RDM (Random): Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential order, on one CD, one folder, or all of the loaded CDs.

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To use random, do one of the following:

To play the tracks on the CD you are listening to in random order, press and release this button until RANDOM DISC appears on the display. To play the tracks in the folder you are listening to in random order, press and release this button until RANDOM FOLDER appears on the display. To play the tracks on all of the CDs that are loaded in random order, press and release this button until RANDOM ALL appears on the display.

To turn off random play, press and release the RDM button until RANDOM OFF appears on the display

RPT (Repeat): Press this button to hear a track, CD, or a folder over again.

To use repeat, do one of the following:

To repeat a track, press and release this button until REPEAT TRACK appears on the display. To repeat a CD, press and release this button until REPEAT DISC appears on the display. To repeat a folder, press and release this button until REPEAT FOLDER appears on the display. To turn off repeated play, press and release the RPT button until REPEAT OFF appears on the display.

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MUTE: Press this button to silence the system. Press this button again to turn the sound on.

This button is not available on the Radio with Six-Disc CD.

t SEEK u: Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track, if more than 10 seconds have played. Press the right arrow to go to the next track. If either arrow is held or pressed more than once, the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD.

4 (Information): Press this button to display the artist name and album contained in the ID3 tag.

BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The inactive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening.

CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio. The CD symbol will appear on the display when a CD is loaded. Y (Eject): Press this button to eject a CD. Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off.

(cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Using R (Song List) Mode (Single CD, MP3, and Six-Disc CD) This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections. To save tracks into the song list feature, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the CD player on and load it with at least

one CD.

2. Check to see that the CD player is not in song list

mode. S-LIST should not appear on the display. If S-LIST is present, press the song list button to turn it off.

3. Select the desired CD by pressing the numbered pushbutton and then use the SEEK right arrow or turn the tune knob to locate the track to be saved. The track will begin to play.

4. Press and hold the song list button to save the track into memory. When song list is pressed, one beep will be heard immediately. ADDED SONG will appear on the display.

5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for saving other selections. SONGLIST FULL will appear on the display if you try to save more than 20 selections.

To play the song list, press the song list button. The recorded tracks will begin to play in the order they were saved. Seek through the song list by using the SEEK arrows. Seeking past the last saved track will return to the first saved track. To delete tracks from the song list, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the CD player on. 2. Press the song list button to turn song list on.

S-LIST will appear on the display.

3. Press either SEEK arrow or turn the tune knob to

select the desired track to be deleted.

4. Press and hold the song list button for two seconds.

Release the button when SONG REMOVED appears on the display.

After a track has been deleted, the remaining tracks are moved up the list. When another track is added to the song list, the track will be added to the end of the list.

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To delete the entire song list, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the CD player on. 2. Press the song list button to turn song list on.

S-LIST will appear on the display.

3. Press and hold the song list button for more than four seconds. One beep will be heard. SONGLIST EMPTY will appear on the display indicating the song list has been deleted.

If a CD is ejected, and the song list contains saved tracks from that CD, those tracks are automatically deleted from the song list. Any tracks saved to the song list again are added to the bottom of the list. To end song list mode, press the song list button. One beep will be heard and S-LIST will be removed from the display.

CD Messages

CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons:

It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play.

(cid:127) You are driving on a very rough road. When the

road becomes smoother, the CD should play. The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. There may have been a problem while burning the CD. The label may be caught in the CD player.

If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your GM dealer. If the radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem.

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(cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Navigation/Radio System Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system. The navigation system has built-in features intended to minimize driver distraction. Technology alone, no matter how advanced, can never replace your own judgment. See the navigation system manual for some tips to help you reduce distractions while driving.

Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK® is designed to discourage theft of your vehicle’s radio. The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it will not operate and LOCKED will appear on the display. With THEFTLOCK® activated, the radio will not operate if stolen. Your radio has a blinking indicator light located on the upper left side of the radio. The indicator light is used to show that the theft-deterrent feature mode is set. The blinking indicator light will only flash when the ignition is in the off position.

Radio Reception You may experience frequency interference and static during normal radio reception if items such as cellphone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet. AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. For better radio reception, most AM radio stations will boost the power levels during the day, and then reduce these levels during the night. Static can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception. When this happens, try reducing the treble on your radio.

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FM Stereo FM stereo will give the best sound, but FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States, and in Canada (if available). Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. In addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels may cause loss of the XM™ signal for a period of time. The radio may display NO SIGNAL to indicate interference.

Care of Your CDs Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD will not play properly or not at all. If the surface of a CD is soiled, take a soft, lint free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it. Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge. Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while handling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge.

Care of the CD Player The use of CD lens cleaners for CD players is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the internal lens of the CD optics with lubricants.

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Diversity Antenna System The AM-FM antenna is a hidden self tuning system. It optimizes the AM and FM signals relative to the vehicle’s position and radio station source. No maintenance or adjustments are needed.

XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (Roof or Trunk Mounted) The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof or on the trunk lid of your vehicle. Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception.

XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (Diversity System) Your vehicle may have the XM™ Satellite Radio antennas that are located in the outside rear view mirrors. These antennas are hidden from view and are not accessible.

Chime Level Adjustment The radio is used to adjust the vehicle’s chime level. To change the volume level of the chime, press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio power off. The volume level will change from the normal level to loud, and LOUD will appear on the radio display. To change back to the default or normal setting, press and hold pushbutton 6 again. The volume level will change from the loud level to normal, and NORMAL will appear on the radio display. Only one chime will be heard when changing from the normal to the loud setting. Each time the chime volume is changed, three chimes will sound as an example of the new volume selected. Removing the radio and not replacing it with a factory radio or chime module will disable vehicle chimes.

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Section 4

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........4-2
Defensive Driving ...........................................4-2
Drunken Driving .............................................4-3
Control of a Vehicle ........................................4-6
Braking .........................................................4-6
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .........................4-7
Braking in Emergencies ...................................4-9
Traction Control System (TCS) .........................4-9
Active Handling System .................................4-10
Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...................................4-12
Selective Ride Control ...................................4-12
Steering ......................................................4-13
Off-Road Recovery .......................................4-15
Passing .......................................................4-15
Loss of Control .............................................4-17
Racing or Other Competitive Driving ................4-18
Driving at Night ............................................4-18

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ..................4-20
City Driving ..................................................4-22
Freeway Driving ...........................................4-23
Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......................4-24
Highway Hypnosis ........................................4-25
Hill and Mountain Roads ................................4-26
Winter Driving ..............................................4-28
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud,

Ice or Snow ..............................................4-32
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out .................4-33
Loading Your Vehicle ....................................4-33
Towing ..........................................................4-38
Towing Your Vehicle .....................................4-38
Recreational Vehicle Towing ...........................4-38
Towing a Trailer ...........................................4-38

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Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-7.

{CAUTION:

Defensive driving really means “Be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, or expressways, it means “Always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready. Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough following distance. Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task. Anything that distracts from the driving task makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision, with resulting injury. Ask a passenger to help do these things, or pull off the road in a safe place to do them. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life.

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Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle:

Judgment

(cid:127) Muscular Coordination (cid:127) Vision (cid:127) Attentiveness Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, more than 16,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with more than 300,000 people injured.

Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But what if people do? How much is “too much” if someone plans to drive? It is a lot less than many might think. Although it depends on each person and situation, here is some general information on the problem. The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someone who is drinking depends upon four things:

The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker’s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol

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(cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of liquors like whiskey, gin, or vodka.

It is the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s

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BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level. There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks. The law in most U.S. states, and throughout Canada, sets the legal limit at 0.08 percent. In some other countries, the limit is even lower. For example, it is 0.05 percent in both France and Germany. The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0.04 percent. The BAC will be over 0.10 percent after three to six drinks (in one hour). Of course, as we have seen, it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks, and how quickly the person drinks them. But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent.