2009 Chevrolet HHR Owners Manual

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2-53 Roof Rack System Your vehicle may be equipped with a roof rack system. { CAUTION: If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier — like paneling, plywood, or a mattress — the wind can catch it while the vehicle is being driven. This can cause a driver to lose control. The item being carried could be violently torn off, and this could cause a collision, and damage the vehicle. Items may be carried inside. Never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of the vehicle. Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 150 lbs (68 kg) or hangs over the rear sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as far forward as possible and against the side rails making sure to fasten it securely. Notice: Loading cargo directly on the roof of the vehicle may cause damage to the vehicle and would not be covered under warranty. Do not place cargo on the roof the vehicle. Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Loading the Vehicle on page 4-25. To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you are driving, check frequently to ensure your cargo is securely fastened. The roof rack system has siderails that are attached to the roof. All cargo must be loaded on the luggage carrier crossrails only. Use GM accessory racks that are compatible with your roof rack system, these are available at your GM dealer. Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net. The metal rings in the cargo area can be used to attach the convenience net for several uses. The net can be used to attach items secured to the ﬂoor, to the rear liftgate or liftgate glass. The net is not for larger, heavier loads. 2-54 Hideaway Rear Storage Bins Your vehicle may have two storage bins located in the rear of the vehicle. Pull up on the handles to open and lift the lid. Use the key to lock/unlock the bins. There is a rod that hooks into place to prop open the lid. Push the rod towards the lid to unhook it and lower the lid. 2-55 Sunroof The vehicle may have a power sunroof. The switches that operate the sunroof are located in the headliner. To open or close the sunroof, the ignition must be in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-25. Express Open: To express open the power sunroof, fully press the driver’s side switch rearward once. To stop the sunroof glass in a desired position other than to the express-open position, press the switch again, in either direction, to stop the movement. If the sunshade is in the closed position, it will open with the sunroof, or it can be opened manually. 2-56 Vent Open: To open to the vent position from the closed position, press and hold the passenger’s side sunroof switch forward. The rear of the sunroof panel will tilt upward to the full vent position. The sunshade must be opened manually. Express Close: To express close the power sunroof, fully press the driver’s side switch forward once. To stop the sunroof glass in a desired position other than closed, press the switch again in either direction. The sunshade must be closed manually. Close: To close the power sunroof, operate the controls according to one of the following: From the open position, press and hold the driver’s side sunroof switch forward. The sunshade must be closed manually. From the vent position, press and hold the passenger’s side sunroof switch rearward. Anti-Pinch: If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof from closing at the point of the obstruction. The sunroof will then return to the full-open or vent position. To close the sunroof once it has re-opened, refer to the two options previously described under the “Close” feature instructions. (cid:129) (cid:129) Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Horn .............................................................3-6 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ........................3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..................3-8 Flash-to-Pass .................................................3-8 Windshield Wipers ..........................................3-8 Windshield Washer .........................................3-9 Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...........................3-10 Cruise Control ..............................................3-10 Headlamps ..................................................3-14 Wiper Activated Headlamps ............................3-15 Headlamps on Reminder ................................3-15 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .......................3-15 Automatic Headlamp System ..........................3-16 Fog Lamps ..................................................3-16 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-17 Dome Lamp .................................................3-17 Entry/Exit Lighting .........................................3-17 Mirror Reading Lamps ...................................3-17 Rear Reading Lamps ....................................3-17 Electric Power Management ...........................3-18 Battery Run-Down Protection ..........................3-18 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .............................3-19 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ......................3-21 Climate Controls ............................................3-21 Climate Control System .................................3-21 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-24 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-24 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-26 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-27 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-28 Tachometer .................................................3-28 Safety Belt Reminders ...................................3-29 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-30 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...................3-31 Charging System Light ..................................3-32 Up-Shift Light ...............................................3-32 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-33 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light .....3-34 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Indicator/Warning Light ...............................3-34 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/ Warning Light ............................................3-35 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ......3-36 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-36 Tire Pressure Light .......................................3-37 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-37 Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-40 Security Light ...............................................3-41 Fog Lamp Light ............................................3-41 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Highbeam On Light .......................................3-41 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-42 Boost Gage .................................................3-42 Reconﬁgurable Performance Display (RPD) ......3-43 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-48 DIC Operation and Displays ...........................3-48 DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-50 DIC Vehicle Personalization ............................3-56 Audio System(s) .............................................3-61 Setting the Clock ..........................................3-62 Radio(s) ......................................................3-63 Using an MP3 ..............................................3-74 XM Radio Messages .....................................3-81 Bluetooth® ...................................................3-82 Theft-Deterrent Feature ..................................3-94 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......................3-94 Radio Reception ...........................................3-95 Fixed Mast Antenna ......................................3-96 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...............3-96 Chime Level Adjustment ................................3-96 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Outlet Adjustment on page 3-24. B. Cruise Control on page 3-10 (If Equipped). C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-27. E. Windshield Wipers on page 3-8 and Windshield Washer on page 3-9. F. Instrument Panel Storage on page 2-51. G. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10 (If Equipped). Electronic Stability Control (ESC). See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-7. H. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-31. I. Rear Side Cargo Door (HHR Panel Only) on page 2-12 (If Equipped). J. Hood Release on page 5-13. K. Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-48. L. Horn on page 3-6. M. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-94 (If Equipped). N. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-17. O. Audio System(s) on page 3-61. P. Climate Control System on page 3-21. Q. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 3-10. R. Shift Lever (Manual Shown). See Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-30 and Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-28. S. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-19 (If Equipped) and Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-21. T. Fog Lamps on page 3-16 (If Equipped). U. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. V. Glove Box on page 2-51. 3-5 Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel lets the steering wheel be adjusted before driving. Hazard Warning Flashers | (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press this button located on the instrument panel, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press | again to turn the ﬂashers off. Horn To sound the horn, press the horn symbols located on the steering wheel. The tilt lever is located on the left side of the steering column. To tilt the wheel, pull the lever down. Then, move the wheel to a comfortable position and raise the lever to lock the wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. 3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster ﬂashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: G : Turn and Lane-Change Signals 5 3: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer O : Exterior Lamp Control Flash-to-Pass. Information for these features is on the pages following. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is complete. The lever returns to its starting position when it is released. If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows ﬂash rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-109. 3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal lever away from you. Windshield Wipers This indicator light appears on the instrument panel cluster when the high beams are on. To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam, pull the turn signal lever toward you. Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then release the lever to turn them off. The windshield wiper lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel. Move the lever to one of the following positions: 1 (High Speed): For steady wiping at high speed. 6 (Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed. & (Delay): Use to set a delay between wipes. 3-8 6 (Delay/Intermittent Speed Sensitive): When the lever is in the delay position, move the intermittent adjust band to set for shorter or longer delay cycles. To the left of the adjust band are bars that indicate the frequency of the wipes. Smaller bars mean the wiper movement is less frequent. Larger bars mean the wiper movement is more frequent. During intermittent wiping mode, the delay cycle time is sensitive to vehicle speed. As the vehicle speed increases the delay cycle time will decrease and wiper movement occurs more frequently. 9 (Off): Turns off the windshield wipers. 8 (Mist): Move the lever to mist, for a single wiping cycle and then release it. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe and the lever returns to its original position. Hold the band on mist longer for continuous wipes. As an added safety feature, if the wipers are on for more than 15 seconds, the vehicle’s headlamps will turn on automatically. They will turn off 15 seconds after the wipers are turned off. Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades before using them. If the blades are frozen to the windshield, gently loosen or thaw them. If they become damaged, install new blades or blade inserts. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-52. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down. Windshield Washer To wash the windshield, press the button at the end of the lever until the washers begin. { CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. When the button is released, the washers will stop, but the wipers will continue to wipe for about three times or will resume the speed being used before. 3-9 Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear window washer/wiper button is located on the instrument panel below the climate controls. { CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. 5 (Delay): Press to turn on the intermittent wiping setting that has a longer delay. Y (Washer Fluid): Press to wash and wipe the window. The rear window washer uses the same ﬂuid bottle as the windshield washer. However, the rear window washer will run out of ﬂuid before the windshield washer. If the windshield can be washed, but not the rear windows, check the ﬂuid level. Z (Rear Wiper): Press to turn on an intermittent setting that has a shorter delay. To turn either of the intermittent wiper settings off, press the opposite side of the button to turn it to the off position. Pressing the button all the way down on either side will activate an intermittent wiper setting. Cruise Control With cruise control, a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h). The brake must be applied at least one time, after the vehicle has been started, before cruise control will function. 3-10 The cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. J (On/Off): Press to turn the cruise control system on and off. The indicator light on the button comes on when the cruise control is on and goes off when the cruise control is turned off. RES+ (Resume): Press to resume a set speed and to accelerate the speed. { CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. Setting Cruise Control { CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 3-11 SET− (Set): Press to set a speed and to decrease the speed. To set a speed do the following: 1. Press I to turn cruise control on. The indicator light on the button will come on. 2. Get to the desired speed. 3. Press the SET− control button and release it. The CRUISE ENGAGED message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) to show the system is engaged. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. When you apply the brakes or operate the clutch pedal, the cruise control will shut off. If the vehicle is in cruise control and the Traction Control System (TCS) begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10 and Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-12. When road conditions allow, the cruise control can be used again. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brake is applied. This disengages the cruise control. To return to the previously set speed, you do not need to go through the set process again. Once the vehicle is going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, press the RES+ part of the button brieﬂy. The vehicle goes back to the previously set speed. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. 1. Disengage the cruise control by applying the brake pedal, but do not turn it off. Accelerate to a higher speed and reset the cruise control. 2. If the cruise control system is already engaged, press the RES+ button. Hold it there until the desired speed is reached, and then release the button. To increase the vehicle speed in small amounts, press the RES+ button brieﬂy and then release it. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. 3-12 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already engaged, (cid:129) Push and hold the SET− button until the lower speed desired is reached, then release it. To slow down in small amounts, push the SET− button brieﬂy. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle slows down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle speed down. When the brakes are applied the cruise control turns off. Ending Cruise Control To end cruise control, step lightly on the brake pedal or the clutch pedal if the vehicle has a manual transmission. Stepping on the brake pedal or clutch pedal will only end the current cruise control session. Press I to turn the system completely off. Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased when the cruise control or the ignition is turned off. 3-13 (cid:129) AUTO (Automatic Headlamp System): Automatically turns on the Daytime Running Lamps during daytime, and the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps at night. P (Off/On): This position is the momentary Off/On switch for the Automatic Headlamp System. In Canada, this only works when the vehicles with an automatic transmission are in P (Park) and vehicles with a manual transmission have the parking brake set and the vehicle is not moving. When operating in AUTO, a momentary turn of the switch to off/on will turn off the Automatic Headlamp System. An AUTO LIGHTS OFF message displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and a chime will sound. Turning the switch to off/on again will turn the Automatic Headlamp System back on. An AUTO LIGHTS ON message displays on the DIC. The Automatic Headlamp System is always turned on at the beginning of an ignition cycle for vehicles with manual transmission. Headlamps The lever on the left side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp switch has the following four positions: 2 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps. ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps and taillamps only. 3-14 Wiper Activated Headlamps The headlamps and parking lamps are activated 15 seconds after the windshield wipers are turned on. For this feature to work, automatic lighting must be enabled. See Headlamps on page 3-14 for additional information. When the ignition is turned off, the wiper-activated headlamps will immediately turn off. They also turn off 15 seconds after the windshield wiper control is turned off. Headlamps on Reminder If the drivers door is opened with the ignition off and the lamps on, a warning chime will sound. This indicates that the headlamps are still on. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. The vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Do not cover this sensor or the headlamps will come on when they are not needed. The DRL system will make the headlamps come on at reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: The ignition is on. The exterior lamp control is turned to AUTO. The light sensor detects daytime light. The shift lever is not in P (Park). While the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, and instrument panel lights will not be on. For vehicles with an Automatic Transmission, the DRL system is off any time the vehicle is in P (Park). For vehicles with a Manual Transmission, the DRL system will be off when the vehicle is ﬁrst started, the park brake is applied, and the vehicle has not moved. The DRL system on U.S. vehicles can also be turned off by using the off/on switch for one ignition cycle. The regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed. 3-15 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, the automatic system turns on the headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps, instrument panel lights, and interior switch backlighting. Do not cover the light sensor, located on top of the instrument panel. If the sensor is covered the headlamps may remain on when they are not needed. If the vehicle is driven through a parking garage, overcast weather or a tunnel, the automatic headlamp system may turn on. There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the automatic lamp control system so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system. The automatic lamp control system will only be affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than this delay. If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic lamp system turns on immediately. Once the vehicle exits the garage, it will take about 20 seconds for the automatic lamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, the instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-17. 3-16 To idle the vehicle with the system off, turn the ignition on and turn the exterior light switch to the off/on position. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, the transmission must stay in P (Park) for this function or the parking brake must be set for vehicles with manual transmissions. Turn on the regular headlamps when they are needed. Fog Lamps For vehicles with fog lamps, the button is located on the instrument panel, to the right of the steering wheel. The ignition must be on to use the fog lamps. # : Press to turn the fog lamps on and off. An indicator light on the button comes on when the fog lamps are on. The parking lamps automatically turn on and off when the fog lamps are turned on and off. The fog lamps will turn off while the high-beam headlamps are turned on. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. Instrument Panel Brightness The control for this feature is located to the right of the steering wheel and above the radio. Move the thumbwheel to the left to dim the lights or to the right to brighten the lights. The dome lamps will turn on when the thumbwheel is moved completely to the right. Dome Lamp Move the lever to the following positions: 9 (Off): Turns the lamp off, even when a door is opened. 1 (Door): Turns the lamp on whenever a door is opened. The dome lamp and mirror reading lamps will turn on if the lever is in the door position and the instrument panel brightness control is turned to the brightest setting. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-17. + (On): Turns on the dome lamp. Entry/Exit Lighting The lamps inside the vehicle turn on when any door is opened. These lamps will fade out after about 20 seconds after all of the doors have been closed or when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. These lamps will also turn on when pressing the unlock symbol button or the horn symbol on the keyless entry system transmitter. The lamps inside the vehicle will stay on for about 20 seconds after the key is removed from the ignition to provide an illuminated exit. Mirror Reading Lamps The vehicle may have reading lamps on the rearview mirror. Push the button to turn the reading lamps on and off. The reading lamps will automatically come on when a door is open. Rear Reading Lamps Push the lens to turn the reading lamps on and off. 3-17 EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power, whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories. Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver. Battery Run-Down Protection The vehicle has a battery saver feature designed to protect the vehicle’s battery. When any interior lamp is left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after 20 minutes. This prevents draining of the battery. Electric Power Management This vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM), an advanced control system. It estimates the battery’s temperature and state of charge and then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery’s state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge back in. When the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging. If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage or voltage display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you may see the voltage move up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed. The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator) may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power that is needed for very high electrical loads. A high electrical load occurs when several of the following loads are on: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. 3-18 Accessory Power Outlet(s) Accessory power outlets can be used to connect electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone. The accessory power outlets are located on the instrument panel below the climate controls and at the rear of the center console. There may be an outlet in the rear cargo area on the passenger side. To use the outlet, remove the cover. While not in use, always cover the outlet with the protective cap. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will drain the battery. Power is always supplied to the outlets. Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 20 ampere rating. Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer/retailer for additional information on the accessory power outlet. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to the vehicle can damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes. Check with your dealer/retailer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: damage not covered by the warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only. Improper use of the power outlet can cause 3-19 Rear Power Plug for Converters The vehicle may have a power plug connector located in the rear cargo area on the passenger side behind the service panel. The power connector wiring can be accessed by removing the service panel to begin installation. 3-20 This plug can be used to supply power to commercial converters and contains four different circuits. The functions of these circuits are as follows; a 40 Amp battery service, a 10 Amp Accessory or Run service, a 15 Amp Delayed Accessory service and a Ground circuit. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 40 amperes. Check with your dealer/retailer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: damage not covered by the warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will drain the battery. Power is always supplied to the outlets. Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 40 ampere rating. Improper use of the power outlet can cause Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. For vehicles with remote start, the climate control system comes on and uses the prior temperature settings selected before you exited the vehicle. Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter The vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter. To use the lighter, located on the instrument panel below the climate controls, push it in all the way and let go. When it is ready, it will pop back out by itself. Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 15 amperes. To clean the center console ashtray, remove the entire ashtray and empty it. Notice: put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage the vehicle. Never put ﬂammable items in the ashtray. If papers, pins, or other ﬂammable items are A. Temperature Control B. Fan Control C. Air Delivery Mode E. Outside Air F. Recirculation G. Rear Window Control D. Air Conditioning Defogger 3-21 9 (Off): Turn the fan control to this position to turn the fan off. Temperature Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature. 9 (Fan): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. In any setting other than off, the fan runs continuously with the ignition on. The fan must be turned on to run the air conditioning (AC) compressor. Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the direction of the airﬂow inside the vehicle. To change the current mode, select one of the following: H (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and the ﬂoor outlets. 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the ﬂoor outlets, with some air directed to the windshield and side windows. - (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, side window, and ﬂoor outlets. In this mode, the system runs the air conditioning compressor. To defog the windows faster, turn the temperature control knob clockwise to the warmest setting. 0 (Defrost): This mode removes fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield, with some air directed to the side window and ﬂoor outlets. In this mode, the system runs the air conditioning compressor. To defrost the windows faster, turn the temperature control knob clockwise to the warmest setting. # (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning system on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the air conditioning is on. On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently. 3-22 For quick cool down on hot days: 1. Select H . 2. Select @ . 3. Select # . 4. Select the coolest temperature. 5. Select the highest fan speed. Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of the vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in the vehicle has cooled, turn off the recirculation by pressing the outside air button. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. The air conditioning compressor cannot be turned on when the fan is off. @ (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation mode on. An indicator light comes on to show that recirculation is on. This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle. It can be used to help prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle. The air conditioning compressor also comes on. Recirculation is not available in ﬂoor, defog and defrost modes. If the recirculation button is pressed, the indicator light ﬂashes ﬁve times and outside air will be delivered. Operation in this mode during periods of high humidity and cool outside temperatures may result in increased window fogging. If window fogging is experienced, select the defrost mode. ; (Outside Air): Press to allow outside air to circulate through the vehicle. An indicator light comes on to show that outside air is on. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. The rear window defogger only works when the ignition is in ON/RUN. < (Rear): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. An indicator light comes on to show that the rear window defogger is on. The rear window defogger turns off approximately 15 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger only runs for approximately seven minutes before turning off. 3-23 If the vehicle speed is greater than 50 mph (80 km/h) and the rear defogger is on, it remains on as long as the speed is greater than 50 mph (80 km/h). The defogger can also be turned off by turning off the engine. For vehicles with the remote start feature, the rear defogger automatically turns on if it is cold outside. When the vehicle transitions out of the remote start mode, the rear defogger turns off. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4 Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid. Outlet Adjustment Turn the outlets and move the outlet vanes to change the direction of the airﬂow and to open and close the outlets. Operation Tips (cid:129) Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into the vehicle. (cid:129) Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. (cid:129) Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively. Passenger Compartment Air Filter The ﬁlter removes dust and pollen from the air which is drawn into the vehicle. Airﬂow reduction is an indication that the ﬁlter needs to be replaced. The ﬁlter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for replacement intervals. To ﬁnd out what type of ﬁlter to use, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-16. 3-24 To access the passenger compartment air ﬁlter: 1. Open and empty the glove box. 2. Press both glove box stops outward to let the glove box drop open completely. 3. Pull the three tabs of the ﬁlter access door down and open the access door downward. 3-25 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Some warning lights come on brieﬂy when the engine is started to indicate they are working. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous. 4. Pull the ﬁlter out toward you, keeping it facing upwards. Install the new air ﬁlter with the AIR FLOW arrow pointing downward. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reassemble. 3-26 Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to show how the vehicle is running. It shows how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel is left in the fuel tank, and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. United States Manual Transmission Cluster shown, Automatic, SS and Canada similar 3-27 Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The vehicle’s odometer works together with the Driver Information Center (DIC). Trip A and Trip B can be set on the odometer. See “Trip Information” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-48. The vehicle does not have to be running to check the odometer mileage. Simply open the driver’s door and the mileage brieﬂy displays. If the vehicle ever needs a new odometer installed, the new one will be set to the correct total mileage of the old odometer. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). If the engine is operated with the Notice: tachometer in the red warning area, the vehicle could be damaged and the damages would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red warning area. 3-28 Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt, unless the driver safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light comes on and stays on for several seconds, then ﬂashes for several more. This chime and light are repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver safety belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This only occurs if the passenger airbag is enabled. See Passenger Sensing System (Without Turbo/With Turbo and RPO AS5) on page 1-66 or Passenger Sensing System (With Turbo and RPO AR9 or AE4) on page 1-72 for more information. The passenger safety belt light, located on the instrument panel, comes on and stays on for several seconds and then ﬂashes for several more. This chime and light are repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic device. To turn off the warning light and or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt. 3-29 Airbag Readiness Light The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for possible malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicates there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-58. The airbag readiness light ﬂashes for a few seconds when the engine is started. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed immediately. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away. If there is a problem with the airbag system, an airbag Driver Information Center (DIC) message can also come on. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-50 for more information. 3-30 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System (Without Turbo/With Turbo and RPO AS5) on page 1-66 or Passenger Sensing System (With Turbo and RPO AR9 or AE4) on page 1-72 for important safety information. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. United States Canada When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. If you are using remote start to start the vehicle from a distance, if equipped, you may not see the system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag is enabled (may inﬂate). If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer/retailer for service. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-30 for more information, including important safety information. 3-31 Charging System Light Up-Shift Light This light comes on brieﬂy when the ignition key is turned on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. The vehicle may have an up-shift light. It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the charging system or it could indicate that there are problems with a generator drive belt, or that there is an electrical problem. Have it checked right away. If the vehicle must be driven a short distance with the light on, to turn off the accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. When this light comes on, shift to the next higher gear if weather, road, and traffic conditions allow. See Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-30 for more information. 3-32 Brake System Warning Light The vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop the vehicle. For good braking both parts need to be working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away. United States Canada This light should come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If it does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light also comes on when the parking brake is set. The light stays on if the parking brake does not fully release. If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released, it means the vehicle has a brake problem. If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. Make sure the parking brake is fully released. The pedal might be harder to push or, the pedal could go closer to the ﬂoor. It can take longer to stop. Try turning off and restarting the vehicle one or two times, if the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-31. { CAUTION: The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. 3-33 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Indicator/Warning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started. For vehicles with the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), this light serves as an indicator and warning light. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the ABS light stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-33. For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-50 for all brake related DIC messages. This light comes on brieﬂy while the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/ retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the indicator/warning light is on and not ﬂashing, the ETS system could have been disabled. Check all related Driver Information Center (DIC) messages to determine whether the system has been turned off or if the system is not working properly and the vehicle requires service. If the ETS has been disabled, wheel spin is not limited. If the indicator/warning light is on and ﬂashing, the ETS is actively working. The LOW TRACTION DIC message also appears when the system is actively limiting wheel spin. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-12 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-50 for more information. 3-34 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system or the Traction Control System (TCS) indicator/ warning light comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off. This light, along with the appropriate Driver Information Center (DIC) messages, indicates when the ESC system and the TCS are working or are disabled. If the light comes on and stays on, the TCS and potentially the ESC system have been disabled. Check the DIC messaging to determine which system is turned off, or not working. If the system is not working, the vehicle needs service. See your dealer/retailer. When the TCS is disabled, wheel spin is not limited. When the ESC system is disabled, the system does not aid in maintaining vehicle directional control. If the light comes on and ﬂashes, the TCS or the ESC system is actively working. When the LOW TRACTION message appears, the system is limiting wheel spin. When the ESC ACTIVE message appears, the system is aiding in maintaining vehicle directional control. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-7 and Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10 for more information. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-50 for more information on the messages associated with this light. 3-35 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light comes on brieﬂy while starting the vehicle. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage The vehicle has an engine coolant temperature gage. With the ignition turned to ON/RUN, this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, the engine is too hot because the engine coolant has overheated. If the vehicle is operating under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-32. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off. Notice: Driving with the engine coolant temperature warning light on could cause the vehicle to overheat. See Engine Overheating on page 5-32. The vehicle’s engine could be damaged, and it might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never drive with the engine coolant temperature warning light on. The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on when the engine has overheated. If this happens pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-32 for more information. 3-36 Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system, this light comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires is signiﬁcantly underinﬂated. A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center (DIC), can accompany the light. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-50 for more information. Stop and check the tires as soon as it is safe to do so. If a tire is underinﬂated, inﬂate to the proper pressure. See Tires on page 5-53 for more information. When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that there could be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light ﬂashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-62 for more information. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It ensures that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. 3-37 This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the check engine light comes on and stays on, while the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle’s fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. If the vehicle is continually driven with this Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle’s emission controls and can cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 5-3. This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing: A misﬁre condition has been detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: (cid:129) Reduce vehicle speed. (cid:129) Avoid hard accelerations. (cid:129) Avoid steep uphill grades. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. 3-38 (cid:129) If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park the vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps and see your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. An emission system malfunction might be corrected by doing the following: (cid:129) Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling the Tank on page 5-9. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. If the vehicle has been driven through a deep puddle of water, the vehicle’s electrical system might be wet. The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. (cid:129) Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and can cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. If one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. If none of the above have made the light turn off, your dealer/retailer can check the vehicle. The dealer/retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. 3-39 (cid:129) Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the vehicle pass an inspection: The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on with the engine running, or if the key is in ON/RUN and the light is not on. The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD II (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if the battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II system readiness, your dealer/retailer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. 3-40 Oil Pressure Light { CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. (cid:129) (cid:129) This light comes on brieﬂy while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/ retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not ﬂowing through the engine properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and it might have some other system problem. Security Light Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use. For information regarding this light and the vehicle’s security system, see Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-19. The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 3-16 for more information. Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8 for more information. 3-41 Fuel Gage The fuel gage indicates about how much fuel is left in the fuel tank. The gage moves a little when the vehicle turns a corner or speeds up. The gage does not go back to empty when the ignition is turned off. For the fuel tank capacity, see Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-114. Boost Gage An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gage: (cid:129) At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the fuel tank’s capacity to ﬁll it. 3-42 United States Canada For vehicles with this gage, it indicates vacuum during light to moderate throttle and boost under heavier throttle. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) This gage displays the air pressure level in the intake manifold before it enters the engine’s combustion chamber. It is automatically centered at zero every time the engine is started. Actual vacuum or boost is displayed from this zero point. Changes in ambient pressure, such as driving in mountains and changing weather, will slightly change the zero reading. Reconﬁgurable Performance Display (RPD) For vehicles with the RPD, the screen displays information that can be used to monitor vehicle performance. The RPD knob located next to the screen is used to conﬁgure the display and select information to be viewed. A short video plays whenever the ignition key is turned on. Press the RPD knob to stop the video and go directly to RPD displays. RPD Screen Example US Version Shown, Canada Similar (French Display Currently Not Available) The RPD screen displays two divided areas (A, B) of information called Regions. Advance through Region A screens to show various gages and speedometer displays. Advance through Region B screens to show digital readouts and indicator information. The position of these regions can be reversed. See the SETUP MENU for more information. When the ignition is turned off and then back on, the RPD shows the last screen displayed. 3-43 Region A Gage and Speedometer Displays Change the information displayed in Region A by turning the knob either clockwise or counterclockwise. The available gages are: BOOST: Displays positive boost pressure as determined by the manifold air pressure (MAP) sensor. AIR/FUEL RATIO: Displays the mass ratio of air to fuel. CAM PHASER ANGLES: Displays orientation of the intake and exhaust cam shafts relative to their park positions as commanded by the engine control module. OVERLAP represents the total distance the intake and exhaust cam shafts have phased. SPARK ADVANCE/ KNOCK RETARD: The spark advance gage displays ignition timing. Knock retard indicates the amount of ignition delay to reduce spark knock. ENGINE POWER & TORQUE: Displayed engine power and torque are engine ﬂywheel output values calculated by the engine control module. These values are approximate and may change with the air conditioning load, generator output, air temperature, air pressure, and fuel octane. 3-44 SPEEDOMETER & G FORCE: The G FORCE meter displays lateral acceleration. While turning right, G forces are felt on the left, and vice versa. PEAK values are stored indeﬁnitely, and can be reset with a press and hold of the RPD knob while viewing the G FORCE meter. SETUP MENU: Press the RPD knob to enter this menu. The vehicle should be stopped while conﬁguring the setup menu selections. SCREEN OFF: Turns the screen off. Region B Readout Displays Press the RPD knob to highlight Region B. The information displayed can be changed by turning the RPD knob either clockwise or counterclockwise. Press the RPD knob again, to store the selection. The selection will also be stored after a few seconds of no activity. Available modes are: Readouts #1 SHIFT LIGHTS/GEAR INDICATION: The shift lights provide visual identiﬁcation of engine speed for a transmission gear. Shift light minimum and maximum RPM settings can be viewed and conﬁgured in the SETUP screen. INDICATORS The indicators come on when the corresponding function is actively working to stabilize or control the vehicle. Each indicator light on the RPD display can be turned on and off using the SETUP MENU. These indicators work independently of the telltales on the instrument panel cluster. Turning the indicator on the RPD display on or off does not enable or disable the functions on the vehicle. This indicator comes on whenever the vehicle StabiliTrak® is actively working. Readouts #2 TIRE PRESSURES: Displays the last gage tire pressures recorded from each of the wheel mounted tire pressure sensors. Readouts #3 BAROMETER: Displays ambient air pressure as measured by the engine’s ambient pressure sensor. OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE: Displays ambient temperature as measured by an outside air temperature sensor. BATTERY VOLTAGE: Displays the vehicle’s battery voltage. Readouts #4 COOLANT TEMPERATURE: Displays engine coolant temperature as measured by a coolant temperature sensor. INLET AIR TEMPERATURE: Displays the instantaneous temperature of the air at the inlet to the induction system. FUEL PRESSURE: Displays fuel pressure as measured by a sensor on the output of the high-pressure fuel pump. 3-45 SETUP MENU The SETUP MENU allows for the appearance of each display screen to be customized. Turn the knob to scroll through the screens to reach the SETUP MENU. Press and release the knob to activate the SETUP MENU. This indicator comes on when Competitive Driving Mode (A) has been set using the traction control switch. This telltale comes on whenever conditions are right for the Launch Mode (B) to activate. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-7 for more information on Competitive Driving Mode and Launch Control. This indicator comes on whenever the vehicle Traction Control system is actively working. 3-46 Selecting a SETUP MENU Option 1. Under SETUP MENU there are six menu options to choose. Turn the RPD knob to highlight an option. 2. Press and release the RPD knob to select the highlighted menu option. SETUP MENU Options GAUGE APPEARANCE: While the gage is highlighted, press the RPD knob. Then turn the knob to choose the background color for a gage. Press the knob again when gage color is chosen. SHIFT LIGHT SETUP: This screen establishes a RPM range where the shift light comes on for each gear. Turn the RPD knob to highlight a shift light setting. Press the knob to allow adjustment of the highlighted setting. Turn the knob to adjust the value up or down, then press the knob again to allow the selection of another item. The number above each gear shows the highest RPM the light comes on for a gear range. The number below each gear indicates the lowest RPM the light comes on for a gear range. INDICATORS ON/OFF: Select on or off for each indicator by turning the RPD knob to highlight ON or OFF. Press and Release the RPD knob to apply the choice. The actual Traction Control, StabiliTrak®, Competitive Mode, Launch Control functions and instrument panel cluster telltales are not enabled or disabled by these indicators. SCREEN ORDER: While the screen order is highlighted, press the knob to allow adjustment. Turn the knob to reverse the displayed order of Region A and Region B. Press the knob again once the screen is chosen. CONTRAST: While the contrast slider is highlighted, press the knob to allow adjustment. Turn the knob to adjust the contrast of the screen. Press the knob again when the desired contrast is reached. RESTORE DEFAULTS: Restores the original factory screen defaults. Applying a SETUP MENU Option After each screen is customized, use this procedure to apply the change and return to the SETUP MENU. SET: Applies the changes to the display. 1. Turn until SET is highlighted. 2. Press and release while SET is highlighted to lock in the setting and return to the previous screen. RETURN /RET: Returns the display to the previous screen without saving changes. 1. Turn to highlight the RETURN/RET option. 2. Press and release knob to return to the previous menu. 3-47 Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC display gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s systems. The DIC is also used to display driver personalization menu modes and warning/status messages. All messages will appear in the DIC display, located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster. The DIC buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. INFO (Information): Press this button to scroll through the vehicle information mode displays. r (Reset): Press this button to reset some vehicle information mode displays, select a personalization menu mode setting, or acknowledge a warning message. 3-48 Press and hold the information and reset buttons at the same time for one second, then release the buttons to enter the personalization menu. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-56 for more information. DIC Operation and Displays The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. The DIC has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons. The button functions are detailed in the following. Information Modes INFO (Information): Press this button to scroll through the following vehicle information modes: Outside Air Temperature and Odometer Press the information button until the outside air temperature and the odometer display. This mode shows the temperature outside of the vehicle in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Celsius (°C) and the total distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). The outside air temperature appears on the left side of the DIC display and the odometer appears on the right side of the display. To change the DIC display to English or metric units, see “UNITS” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-56. TRIP A or TRIP B Press the information button until TRIP A or TRIP B display. These modes show the current distance traveled since the last reset for each trip odometer in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). Both odometers can be used at the same time. To reset the trip odometer to zero, press and hold the reset button for a few seconds while the desired trip odometer is displayed. FUEL RANGE Press the information button until FUEL RANGE displays. This mode shows the remaining distance you can drive without refueling in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). It is based on fuel economy and the fuel remaining in the tank. When the fuel level is low, FUEL RANGE LOW displays. The fuel economy data used to determine fuel range is an average of recent driving conditions. As your driving conditions change, this data is gradually updated. The FUEL RANGE mode cannot be reset. MPG (L/100 KM) AVG (Average) Press the information button until MPG (L/100 KM) AVG displays. This mode shows how many miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) your vehicle is getting based on current and past driving conditions. To reset the average fuel economy, press and hold the reset button while MPG (L/100 KM) AVG is displayed. Average fuel economy is then calculated starting from that point. If the average fuel economy is not reset, it is continually updated each time you drive. MPG (L/100 KM) INST (Instantaneous) Press the information button until MPG (L/100 KM) INST displays. This mode shows the current fuel economy at a particular moment and changes frequently as driving conditions change. This mode shows the instantaneous fuel economy in miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). Unlike average fuel economy, this screen cannot be reset. AV (Average) SPEED Press the information button until AV SPEED displays. This mode shows the vehicle’s average speed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). To reset the average vehicle speed, press and hold the reset button while AV SPEED is displayed. 3-49 OIL LIFE Press the information button until OIL LIFE displays. The engine oil life system shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. It shows 100% when the system is reset after an oil change. It alerts you to change the oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Engine Oil on page 5-17 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil change. See “How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System” under Engine Oil Life System on page 5-21. COOLANT Press the information button until COOLANT displays. This mode shows the temperature of the engine coolant in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Celsius (°C). Tire Pressure If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), the pressure for each tire can be viewed in the DIC. The tire pressure is shown in either pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). Press the information button until LF ## PSI (kPa) ## RF displays for the front tires. Press the information button again until LR ## PSI (kPa) ## RR displays for the rear tires. 3-50 If a low tire pressure condition is detected by the system while driving, a message advising you to check the tire pressure appears in the display. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-61 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-50 for more information. DIC Warnings and Messages These messages appear if there is a problem detected in one of your vehicle’s systems. A message clears when the vehicle’s condition is no longer present. To acknowledge a message and clear it from the display, press and hold any of the DIC buttons. If the condition is still present, the warning message comes back on the next time the vehicle is turned off and back on. With most messages, a warning chime sounds when the message displays. Your vehicle may have other warning messages. AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS OFF This message displays if the automatic headlamp system is disabled with the headlamp switch. See Automatic Headlamp System on page 3-16 for more information. AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS ON This message displays if the automatic headlamp system is enabled with the headlamp switch. See Automatic Headlamp System on page 3-16 for more information. BRAKE FLUID This message displays, while the ignition is on, when the brake ﬂuid level is low. The brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster also comes on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-33 for more information. Have the brake system serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. CHANGE OIL SOON This message displays when the life of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed. When this message is acknowledged and cleared from the display, the engine oil life system must still be reset separately. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-21 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. CHECK GAS CAP This message displays if the fuel cap has not been fully tightened. Recheck the fuel cap to make sure that it is on properly. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the message off. CHECK TIRE PRESS (Pressure) If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle’s tires needs to be checked. 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 the Tire Loading Information label. See Tires on page 5-53, Loading the Vehicle on page 4-25, and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-61. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-48. If the tire pressure is low, the low tire pressure warning light comes on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 3-37. COMPETITIVE MODE If your vehicle has this feature, this message displays when the Competitive Driving mode is selected. The Traction Control System (TCS) will not be operating while in the Competitive Driving mode and the ESC/TCS light on the instrument panel cluster will be on solid. Adjust your driving accordingly. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-7, and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 3-35 for more information. 3-51 COOLING MODE ON This message may display on some vehicles. Under severe conditions, hot ambient temperatures, steep grades, and towing, your vehicle may experience more transmission shifting. This is temporary and normal under these conditions. This does not require engine or transmission service. CRUISE ENGAGED This message displays when the cruise control system is active. See Cruise Control on page 3-10 for more information. DOOR AJAR This message displays if one or more of the vehicle’s doors are open. Make sure that the door(s) are closed completely. ENGINE DISABLED This message displays if the starting of the engine is disabled. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/ retailer immediately. ENG (Engine) PWR (Power) REDUCED This message displays to inform you that the vehicle has reduced engine power to avoid damaging the engine. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle’s ability to accelerate. If this message is on, 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 this message is on, but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. ESC (Electronic Stability Control) ACTIVE If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), this message displays and the ESC/TCS light on the instrument panel cluster ﬂashes when ESC is assisting you with directional control of the vehicle. You may feel or hear the system working and see this message displayed in the DIC. Slippery road conditions may exist when this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. This message may stay on for a few seconds after ESC stops assisting you with directional control of the vehicle. This is normal when the system is operating. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-7 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 3-35 for more information. 3-52 ESC (Electronic Stability Control) NOT READY If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), this message may display brieﬂy after starting the vehicle if the system’s sensors are not yet calibrated. The system is not functional until the message stops displaying. Adjust your driving accordingly. When the message is no longer displayed, the system is functional. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-7 for more information. ESC (Electronic Stability Control) OFF If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), this message displays and the ESC/TCS light on the instrument panel cluster comes on solid when ESC is turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-7 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 3-35 for more information. GATE AJAR This message displays when the liftgate is open. Make sure that the liftgate is closed completely. See Liftgate on page 2-12 for more information. ICE POSSIBLE This message displays when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. Adjust your driving accordingly. KEY FOB BATT (Battery) LOW This message displays if the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter battery is low. Replace the battery in the transmitter. See “Battery Replacement” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4. LAUNCH CONTROL If your vehicle has this feature, this message displays after the COMPETITIVE MODE message when the vehicle is stopped. Launch control is a form of traction control to control wheel spin while launching the vehicle during closed track events and competitive driving venues. The system will exit to COMPETITIVE MODE after the vehicle is launched. See “COMPETITIVE MODE” earlier in this section. See “Launch Control” under Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-7 for more information. 3-53 LOW FUEL This message displays when your vehicle is low on fuel. Reﬁll the fuel tank as soon as possible. See Fuel Gage on page 3-42, Fuel on page 5-5, and Filling the Tank on page 5-9 for more information. LOW TRACTION If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System (ETS) or Traction Control System (TCS), this message displays and the ETS light or the ESC/TCS light on the instrument panel cluster ﬂashes when the system is actively limiting wheel spin. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. This message stays on for a few seconds after the system stops limiting wheel spin. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-12 or Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10 and Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 3-34 or Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 3-35 for more information. PARKING BRAKE This message displays if the parking brake is left engaged. See Parking Brake on page 2-33 for more information. 3-54 POWER STEERING This message displays if a problem has been detected with the electric power steering. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately. SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays when there is a problem with the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately. SERVICE ESC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), this message displays and a chime sounds if there has been a problem detected with ESC. The ESC/TCS light also appears on the instrument panel cluster. This light stays on solid as long as the detected problem remains present. When this message displays, the system is not working. Adjust your driving accordingly. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-7 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 3-35 for more information. If this message turns on while you are driving, pull off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully. Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off and then back on. If this message still stays on or turns back on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. Have the ESC inspected by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. SERVICE TRACTION If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System (ETS) or Traction Control System (TCS), this message displays and a chime sounds when the system is not functioning properly. The ETS light or the ESC/TCS light also appears on the instrument panel cluster. This light stays on solid as long as the detected problem remains present. When this message displays, the system is not working. Adjust your driving accordingly. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-12 or Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10 and Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 3-34 or Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 3-35 for more information. Have the system serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. SVC (Service) BRAKE SYSTEM This message may display if you have a turbocharged vehicle with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and if the hydraulic brake boost is not working or is working improperly. Have the brake system serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. SVC (Service) TIRE MONITOR If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays if a part on the TPMS is not working properly. The tire pressure light also ﬂashes and then remains on during the same ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Light on page 3-37. Several conditions may cause this message to appear. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5-64 for more information. If the warning comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. See your dealer/retailer. TRACTION OFF If your vehicle has the Enhanced Traction System (ETS) or Traction Control System (TCS), this message displays and the ETS light or the ESC/TCS light on the instrument panel cluster comes on solid when the system is turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-12 or Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10 and Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 3-34 or Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 3-35 for more information. 3-55 DIC Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle has personalization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to a preferred setting. All of the features listed may not be available on your vehicle. Only the features available will be displayed on the DIC. The default settings for the features were set when your vehicle left the factory, but may have been changed from their default state since that time. To change feature settings, use the following procedure: Entering Personalization Menu 1. Turn the ignition on while the vehicle is stopped. To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off. 2. Press and hold the information and reset buttons at the same time for one second, then release to enter the personalization menu. If the vehicle speed is greater than 2 mph (3 km/h), only the UNITS menu will be accessible. 3. Press the information button to scroll through the available personalization menu modes. Press the reset button to scroll through the available settings for each mode. If you do not make a selection within ten seconds, the display will go back to the previous information displayed. Personalization Menu Modes OIL LIFE RESET When this feature is displayed, you can reset the engine oil life system. To reset the system, see Engine Oil Life System on page 5-21. See “OIL LIFE” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-48 for more information. 3-56 UNITS This feature allows you to select the units of measurement in which the DIC will display the vehicle information. When UNITS appears on the display, press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the available settings: ENGLISH (default in United States): All information will be displayed in English units. METRIC (default in Canada): All information will be displayed in metric units. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press the information button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. REMOTE START If your vehicle has remote start, this feature allows remote start to be turned off or on. Remote start allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. When REMOTE START appears on the display, press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the available settings: OFF: The remote start feature will be disabled. ON (default): The remote start feature will be enabled. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-7 for more information. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press the information button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. LOCK HORN This feature, which allows the vehicle’s horn to chirp every time the lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or disabled. When LOCK HORN appears on the display, press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the available settings: OFF (default): The horn will not chirp on the ﬁrst press of the lock button on the RKE transmitter. The horn will still chirp on the second press. ON: The horn will chirp on the ﬁrst press of the lock button on the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press the information button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. 3-57 UNLOCK HORN This feature, which allows the vehicle’s horn to chirp on the ﬁrst press of the unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, can be enabled or disabled. When UNLOCK HORN appears on the display, press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the available settings: OFF (default): The horn will not chirp when the unlock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed. ON: The horn will chirp on the ﬁrst press of the unlock button on the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press the information button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. LIGHT FLASH This feature, which allows the vehicle’s exterior hazard/turn signal lighting to ﬂash every time the lock or unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or disabled. When LIGHT FLASH appears on the display, press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the available settings: OFF: The exterior hazard/turn signal lighting will not ﬂash when the lock or unlock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed. ON (default): The exterior hazard/turn signal lighting will ﬂash when the lock or unlock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press the information button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. DELAY LOCK This feature, which delays the actual locking of the vehicle, can be enabled or disabled. When DELAY LOCK appears on the display, press and hold the reset button for at least one second to scroll through the available settings: ON (default): The doors will not lock until ﬁve seconds after the last door is closed. You can temporarily override

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