2004 Chevrolet Malibu Owners Manual

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the trunk latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle up to open the trunk from the inside. 2-14 Liftgate To open the liftgate on the MAXX from the outside, use the trunk button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or the remote trunk release button, located on the lower edge of the driver’s door. Unlocking all doors using the power door unlock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter unlock button will also unlock the liftgate. Locking all doors with the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter lock button will also lock the liftgate. You can also use the key in the driver’s door lock cylinder to unlock and open the liftgate. Turn the driver’s door lock cylinder toward the rear of the vehicle and back to the center twice to unlock the liftgate. Turn the driver’s door lock cylinder toward the rear of the vehicle and back to the center three times to open the liftgate. If the liftgate is unlocked, you can manually open it by pushing on the touch pad switch located on the underside of the liftgate trim panel, slightly to the right of center. If none of these ways of opening the liftgate works, there is a pull cable located under the body trim panel in the liftgate area which will open it. This should be used in case of emergency only, not for daily use. {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftgate: (cid:127) Make sure all other windows are shut. (cid:127) Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control System on page 3-21. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-33. To close the liftgate, pull down on the openings, then ﬁrmly shut the liftgate. Don’t drive with the liftgate open, even slightly. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-33. 2-15 (cid:127) Windows {CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. 2-16 Window Lockout The driver’s power window controls also include a lock out button. Press the lock out button to stop the rear passengers from using their window switches. The driver and front passenger can still operate all the windows with the lock on. When the red part of the switch is visible you have returned to normal window operation. Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also remove them from the center mount and swing them to the side, to block out glare from the side. The visors also have extenders that can be pulled out. Your vehicle may have lighted visor vanity mirrors located on the passenger and driver’s side visor. When you lift the cover, the light will turn on. Power Windows The power window switches are located on the armrest on the driver’s door. In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its own window. Express-Down Window The driver’s window also has an express-down feature. This switch is labeled AUTO. Press the front of the switch part way, and the driver’s window will open a small amount. If the front of the switch is pressed all the way down and released, the window will go all the way down automatically. To stop the window while it is lowering, pull the front of the switch momentarily. To raise the window, pull and hold the front of the switch. 2-17 Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent alarm system. Arming the System With the ignition off, you can initiate arming of the system by: (cid:127) Pressing the remote keyless entry transmitter lock button (cid:127) Pressing the power door lock switch and the driver’s door is open or (cid:127) With the doors closed, turning the driver’s door key lock cylinder toward the front of the vehicle. The system will arm thirty seconds after all the doors and the liftgate are closed. If the lock button on the transmitter is pressed again within ﬁve seconds, the system will arm immediately. The security light will turn on to indicate that arming has been initiated. Once the system is armed, the security light will ﬂash once every three seconds and remain ﬂashing. If the security light is ﬂashing twice per second, this means that a door or the liftgate is open. If you don’t want to arm the system, lock the car with the lock levers on the doors. 2-18 Disarming the System If the system is armed, you can disarm the system by: (cid:127) Pressing the unlock button on the transmitter Turning the ignition to ON or Turning the driver’s door key lock cylinder once toward the rear of the vehicle. Once the system is disarmed, the security light will stop ﬂashing. How the System Alarm is Activated If the system is armed, (cid:127) Opening the driver’s door will cause a ten second pre-alarm chirp followed by a thirty second full alarm of horn and lights. (cid:127) Opening any other door or the liftgate will immediately cause a full alarm for thirty seconds of horn and lights. If an alarm event has ﬁnished and all the doors and the liftgate are closed, the system will re-arm itself. How to Turn Off the System Alarm If the system alarm is active, it can be deactivated by: (cid:127) Pressing the lock button on the transmitter to turn off the alarm. The system will also re-arm itself. (cid:127) Pressing the unlock button on the transmitter to turn off the alarm and disarm the system (cid:127) Putting the key in the driver’s door key lock cylinder and turning it to the rear of the vehicle to turn off the alarm and disarm the system or (cid:127) Putting the key in the ignition and turning it to ON to turn off the alarm and disarm the system. How to Detect a Tamper Condition If you hear three chirps when you press the unlock and lock buttons on the transmitter, that means the content theft security system alarm was triggered while you were away. 2-19 (cid:127) (cid:127) PASS-Key® III+ Your PASS-Key® III + system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. PASS-Key® III + uses a radio frequency transponder in the key that matches a decoder in your vehicle. PASS-Key® III+ Operation Your vehicle is equipped with PASS-Key® III + (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key® III + is a passive theft-deterrent system. This means you don’t have to do anything special to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. When the PASS-Key® III + system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and fuel will stop ﬂowing to the engine. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes. When trying to start the vehicle if the engine does not start and the SECURITY light in the instrument panel cluster comes on, the key may have a damaged transponder. Turn the ignition off and try again. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse, see Fuses on page 5-88. If the engine still does not start with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the ﬁrst key may be faulty. See your dealer who can service the PASS-Key® III + to have a new key made. In an emergency, contact Chevrolet Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6 for more information. 2-20 It is possible for the PASS-Key® III + decoder to “learn” the transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up to 10 additional keys may be programmed for the vehicle. The following procedure is for programming additional keys only. If all the currently programmed keys are lost or do not operate, you must see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key® III + to have keys made and programmed to the system. See your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key® III + to get a new key blank that is cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system. Canadian Owners: If you lose or damage your keys, only a GM dealer can service PASS-Key® III + to have new keys made. To program additional keys, you will need two current driver’s keys. You must add a step to the following procedure. After Step 2, repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the second current driver’s key. Then continue with Step 3. To program the new key do the following: 1. Verify that the new key has “+” stamped on it. 2. Insert the master key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start, see your dealer for service. 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to OFF, and remove the key. 4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to RUN within ﬁve seconds of removing the original key. 5. The SECURITY light turns off, once the key has been programmed. It may not be apparent that the SECURITY light went on due to how quickly the key is programmed. 6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 if additional keys are to be programmed. If you are ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key® III + system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key® III + system at this time. If you lose or damage your PASS-Key® III + key, see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key® III + to have a new key made. 2-21 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: (cid:127) Do not drive at any one speed — fast or slow — for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. (cid:127) Avoid making hard stops for the ﬁrst 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. (cid:127) Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-40 for more information. 2-22 Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to four different positions. Notice: If your key seems stuck in OFF and you can not turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? Turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. 9 (OFF): This is the only position from which you can remove the key. It also locks your ignition and transaxle. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s door while the ignition is off and the key is left in the ignition. ACC (ACCESSORY): This position lets you use things like the radio and windshield wipers while the engine is not running. To use ACC, turn the key clockwise to the ﬁrst position. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but never try to push-start your vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-31. R (ON): This position unlocks the ignition. It is also the position to where the key returns after you start the engine and release the switch. The switch will stay in this position while the engine is running. But even while the engine is not running, you can use ON to operate your electrical accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. / (START): This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to the ON position for normal driving. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle has a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which will allow some features to continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to off or until the driver’s door is opened. Your vehicle’s sunroof and heated seats, if equipped, and the power windows also work this way. They will turn off after 10 minutes or if any door is open. Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in any other position — that is a safety feature. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle moving could damage the transaxle. Shift into PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. 2-23 Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2. If your engine won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for not more than 15 seconds at a time. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you do not, your engine might not perform properly. Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal If your vehicle has this feature, you can change the position of the throttle and brake pedals. This feature is designed for shorter drivers, since the pedals cannot move farther away from the standard position, but can move rearward for better pedal reach. The vehicle must be in PARK (P) or have the ignition off for this feature to operate. If the system senses unusually high resistance while the pedals are being adjusted, such as a drivers foot pushing the brake pedal, it is designed to disable the switch. Simply remove the obstruction and try to adjust the pedals again. The switch used to adjust the pedals is located on the left side of the instrument panel. 2-24 Engine Coolant Heater To use your adjustable throttle and pedal feature, do the following: The adjustable pedal feature is meant to be used with the adjustable seat and adjustable steering wheel controls to reach a safe and comfortable position. 1. Adjust your seat to a comfortable position where you can comfortably reach other controls such as the radio and climate controls. 2. Adjust the throttle and brake pedals to reach a comfortable and safe operating position. 3. Adjust the steering wheel to a safe operating position. In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater, if your vehicle has this feature, can help. You’ll get easier starting and lower fuel usage during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use of the coolant heater is not required. 2-25 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before use, to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The engine coolant heater cord is located near the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. 3. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a ﬁre. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 2-26 Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the console between the seats. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. {CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-30. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-40. Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P). 2-27 If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever, then push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.) See Shifting Out of Park (P) on page 2-32 later in this section. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-30. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is ﬁrmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing may damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Be sure the engine is not racing when shifting your vehicle. DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: (cid:127) Going less than 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. (cid:127) Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power. 2-28 Notice: Driving your vehicle if you notice that it is moving slowly or not shifting gears as you increase speed may damage the transaxle. Have your vehicle serviced right away. You can drive in LOW (L2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) for higher speeds until then. LOW (L): This position gives you access to THIRD, SECOND and FIRST gears for more power but lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the electronic range select is put in LOW (L1), the transaxle won’t shift into lower gears until the vehicle is going slow enough. Electronic Range Select Mode This feature allows you to select lower driving gears. The button for this mode is located on the left side of the shift lever knob. The electronic range select mode only changes gear when the shift lever is in LOW (L). When the shift lever is ﬁrst moved into the LOW (L) position, the display in the instrument panel shows L3. Press the (−) end of the button on the shift lever once for L2 and once more for L1. Press the (+) end of the button to return to L2 and L3. The shift lever must be moved back to DRIVE (D) to turn off the electronic range select mode. Parking Brake To set the parking brake, push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-36. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down momentarily on the parking brake pedal with your left foot until you feel the pedal release. If the parking brake is not released when you begin to drive, the brake system warning light will be on and a chime will sound warning you that the parking brake is still on. A message will also appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC) to remind you to release the parking brake. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-50. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-40. 2-29 Shifting Into Park (P) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-40. 2-30 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: (cid:127) Hold in the button on the front of the shift lever. (cid:127) Push the shift lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To ﬁnd out how, see Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-30. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could be injured. Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without ﬁrst pushing the button. If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked in PARK (P). 2-31 Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in ON. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-27. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY. 2. Apply and hold the regular brake until the end of Step 5. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Turn the ignition key to START, to start the vehicle. 5. Shift to the drive gear you want. 6. Have the vehicle ﬁxed as soon as you can. 2-32 Parking Over Things That Burn {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: (cid:127) Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. (cid:127) Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. CAUTION: (Continued) (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. (cid:127) Repairs were not done correctly. (cid:127) Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modiﬁed improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: (cid:127) Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and (cid:127) Have your vehicle ﬁxed immediately. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-33 {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-30. If you are parking on a hill and if you are pulling a trailer, also see Towing a Trailer on page 4-40. Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier Caution under Engine Exhaust on page 2-33. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust — with CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See Winter Driving on page 4-26. 2-34 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Manual Rearview Mirror This mirror can be adjusted two ways. First, to adjust the angle of the mirror, move the mirror to a position that allows you to see out of the back window. To adjust the height of the mirror, adjust the arm that connects the mirror to the windshield. To reduce glare from lights behind you, move the lever toward you to the night position. Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® If your vehicle has this feature, this mirror has a knob located at the bottom of the mirror. It is used to change the mirror from day to night position. To reduce glare from headlamps behind you while driving at night, rotate the knob clockwise. For daytime driving rotate the knob counterclockwise. There are also three OnStar® buttons located at the bottom of the mirror face. See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar®. See OnStar® System on page 2-38 for more information about the services OnStar® provides. Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror. This feature enables the mirror to sense nighttime glare from vehicle headlamps from behind and automatically dim to reduce the glare to a safe level. The automatic dimming feature is automatically on or enabled each time the vehicle is started. If you need to turn off the feature, press the OFF button once and the green indicator light located to the left of the button will go out indicating the feature is off. To turn the feature back on, press and release the AUTO button and the green indicator light will come on. 2-35 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with the OnStar® System. The automatic dimming feature is automatically on or enabled each time the vehicle is started. If you need to turn off the feature, press the button located below the mirror, on the far left, once and the green indicator light will go out indicating the feature is off. To turn the feature back on, press and release the button again and the green indicator light will come on. While turned on, this mirror functions exactly like the automatic dimming mirror described previously. There are also three OnStar® buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar®. See OnStar® System on page 2-38 for more information about the service OnStar® provides. 2-36 Outside Power Mirrors The controls for the power mirrors, are located on the driver’s door armrest. Move the selector switch located below the four-way control pad to choose the right or left mirror. To adjust a mirror, use the arrows located on the four-way control pad to move the mirror in the direction that you want it to go. If you place the selector switch in the center position, no movement of the mirror will occur. Outside Power Heated Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature, when you operate the rear window defogger, the heated driver’s and passenger’s outside power mirrors are warmed to help clear them of ice and snow. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Climate Control System on page 3-21 for more information. Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. {CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. 2-37 A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required prior to delivery of OnStar® services and prepaid calling minutes are also required for OnStar® Personal Calling and OnStar® Virtual Advisor use. Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www.onstar.com. OnStar® Services One of the following plans is normally included for a speciﬁc duration with each vehicle equipped with OnStar®. You can upgrade or extend your OnStar® service plan to meet your needs. OnStar® System Your vehicle may have this feature. OnStar® uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and state of the art call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information and convenience services. A complete OnStar® user’s guide and the terms and conditions of the OnStar® Subscription Service Agreement are included with your vehicle’s glove box literature. For more information, visit www.onstar.com, contact OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or press the blue OnStar® button to speak to an OnStar® advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 2-38 Safe and Sound Plan (cid:127) Automatic Notiﬁcation of Air Bag Deployment (cid:127) Advanced Automatic Collision Notiﬁcation (cid:127) Emergency Services (cid:127) Roadside Assistance (cid:127) Stolen Vehicle Assistance (cid:127) AccidentAssist (cid:127) Remote Door Unlock (cid:127) Remote Diagnostics (cid:127) Online Concierge (cid:127) Hands-Free Voice Activated Calling Directions and Connections Plan (cid:127) All Safe and Sound Plan services (cid:127) Route Support (cid:127) RideAssist Information and Convenience Services Luxury and Leisure Plan (cid:127) All Directions and Connections Plan services (cid:127) Personal Concierge OnStar® Personal Calling As an OnStar® subscriber, the Personal Calling capability is there for you if your hand-held cell phone is lost, forgotten or has a low battery. It’s a hands-free wireless phone that’s integrated into your vehicle. You can place calls nationwide using simple voice commands with no additional contracts and no additional roaming charges. To ﬁnd out more about OnStar® Personal Calling, refer to the OnStar® user’s guide in your vehicle’s glove box, visit www.onstar.com or talk to an OnStar advisor by pressing the blue OnStar button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). OnStar® Virtual Advisor Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar® Personal Calling that uses minutes to access up-to-date weather and traffic reports for your area, news and sports updates, stock quotes, entertainment and more. You are also able to listen and reply to your e-mail through your vehicle’s speakers. See the OnStar® user’s guide for more information. 2-39 (cid:127) If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink® transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes and modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. HomeLink® Transmitter HomeLink, a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand−held transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems and home lighting. Additional HomeLink information can be found on the internet at www.homelink.com or by calling 1−800−355−3515. 2-40 Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter Do not use the HomeLink® Transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes, please be sure to follow steps 6 through 8 to complete the programming of your HomeLink® Transmitter. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the HomeLink® Transmitter. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in programming the transmitter. Keep the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future HomeLink® programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed HomeLink® buttons should be erased for security purposes. Refer to “Erasing HomeLink® Buttons” or, for assistance, contact HomeLink® on the internet at: www.homelink.com or by calling 1-800-355-3515. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming. When programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio frequency. Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons, releasing only when the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat this step to program a second and/or third transmitter to the remaining two HomeLink® buttons. 2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired button on HomeLink® and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure noted in “Gate Operator and Canadian Programming” later in this section. 2-41 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8. 8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button for two seconds, then release. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence a second time, and depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code device), repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming. HomeLink® should now activate your rolling-code equipped device. To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, begin with Step 2 of “Programming HomeLink®.” Do not repeat Step 1. 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly after HomeLink® successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons. 5. Press and hold the newly-trained HomeLink® button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink® button is pressed and released. To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, begin with Step 2 under “Programming HomeLink®.” Do not repeat Step 1 as this will erase all of the programmed channels. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling-code equipped device (most commonly, a garage door opener). 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 2-42 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “time out” or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for HomeLink® to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to “time out” in the same manner. If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator by using the “Programming HomeLink®” procedures (regardless of where you live), replace Step 3 under “Programming HomeLink®” with the following: Continue to press and hold the HomeLink® button while you press and release every two seconds (cycle) your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by HomeLink®. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 4 under “Programming HomeLink®” to complete. Using HomeLink® Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink® button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing HomeLink® Buttons To erase programming from the three buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer than 30 seconds. HomeLink® is now in the train (learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 under “Programming HomeLink®.” Individual buttons can not be erased, but they can be reprogrammed. See “Reprogramming a Single HomeLink® Button” next. 2-43 Storage Areas Glove Box To open, pull the handle down and pull the glove box door down until it stops and is fully open. Cupholder(s) The center console provides space for holding a cup or soft drink container. One cupholder is located at the rear of the shift lever and one is to the side of the shift lever. Pull down the door on the rear of the center console to use the rear seat cupholders. Reprogramming a Single HomeLink® Button To program a device to HomeLink® using a HomeLink® button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink® button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to ﬂash after 20 seconds. While still holding the HomeLink® button, proceed with Step 2 under “Programming HomeLink®.” Resetting Defaults To reset HomeLink® to default settings do the following: 1. Hold down the two outside buttons for about 20 seconds until the indicator light begins to ﬂash. 2. Continue to hold both buttons until the HomeLink® indicator light turns off. 3. Release both buttons. For questions or comments, contact HomeLink® at 1-800-355-3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com. 2-44 Center Console Storage Area There is a storage compartment in the center console area. To open the lower compartment, pull up on the release at the front edge of the armrest. There is also an accessory power outlet inside of the storage area. See Accessory Power Outlets on page 3-20 for more information. Map Pocket Your vehicle may have storage pockets located on the front edge of the seats, the door panels or the back of the front seats. Your vehicle may also have a console picture clip to hold photos located near the center of the instrument panel and a parking pass holder located near the driver’s side door trim. Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover Your vehicle may have an adjustable panel/cargo cover feature. The panel/cargo cover can be adjusted into four positions. 2-45 1. To use the panel in the upper position, insert the front corners of the panel into the top guides and slide the panel forward. Press down on the back of the panel to lock it in place. This can be used as a cargo cover for the rear area. The panel may be installed either carpet or plastic side up. On the rear edge of the panel are four grocery bag hooks for your convenience. {CAUTION: If you were to carry things on the adjustable panel when it is in the upper (cargo cover) position, then during a sudden vehicle movement or a crash those things could be thrown around in the vehicle. You or others could be injured. When it is in the upper position, always secure any cargo on the ﬂoor beneath the panel/cover. Upper Position 2-46 Make sure to place the table leg securely into the groove. The shelf can only be extended in the upper position. Notice: Driving with the panel extended into the table position could damage your vehicle. Always have the panel in the stored position while you are driving. Notice: Placing hot items on the surface of the table could damage it. Always be sure that the items that are placed on the surface of the table are of moderate temperature. Convenience Net The MAXX model has a rear compartment net to prevent items from rolling under the rear seat. 2. To use the panel in the center position, insert the front corners of the panel into the middle guides and slide the panel forward. Press down on the back of the panel to lock it in place. The panel can be used in this position when you have to place a ﬂat or spare tire on the ﬂoor of the rear cargo area. 3. The panel can be used in the lower position if you need additional space above the panel. Place the cargo on top of the panel in this position. The panel/cargo cover can also be used as a table. See “Table” following. Table The maximum load for the table is 100 lbs. (45 kg). To set up the table, do the following: 1. With the adjustable panel in the upper position extend the panel out, with the plastic side up. 2. Unsnap the leg from the plastic side of the table and turn leg outward. 3. Set the table leg into the groove on the trim of the rear edge of the vehicle. 2-47 Sunroof If your vehicle has this feature, the switch is located on the overhead console between the sun visors. The sunroof will only operate when the ignition is in ACC or ON or while in retained accessory power. The sunroof can be opened to a vent position or it can be express-opened all of the way. To open the sunroof to the vent position, you must ﬁrst open the sunshade by hand. Then push the back edge of the switch and release it. To fully open the sunroof, push the back edge of the switch again and release it. In both the vent and fully open positions, the air ﬂow can be adjusted for driving comfort by pushing and holding the forward edge of the switch until the sunroof moves to the desired position. To close the sunroof, push the forward edge of the switch and hold it until the sunroof is closed. The sunroof will stop if the switch is released during operation. Remember to close the sunshade by hand. The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if your vehicle has an electrical failure. Notice: sliding glass panel, damage will occur and the sunroof may not open or close properly. Always close the glass panel before closing the sunshade. If you force the sunshade forward of the 2-48 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Other Warning Devices ...................................3-7 Horn .............................................................3-7 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-8 Exterior Lamps .............................................3-14 Interior Lamps ..............................................3-19 Accessory Power Outlets ...............................3-20 Climate Controls ............................................3-21 Climate Control System .................................3-21 Automatic Climate Control System ...................3-25 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-30 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-31 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-32 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-33 Tachometer .................................................3-33 Safety Belt Reminder Light .............................3-34 Air Bag Readiness Light ................................3-34 Charging System Light ..................................3-35 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-36 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...........................................3-37 Enhanced Traction System Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ......3-38 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-39 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-39 Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-42 Security Light ...............................................3-43 Cruise Control Light ......................................3-43 Service Vehicle Soon Light ............................3-44 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-44 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-45 DIC Operation and Displays ...........................3-46 DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-50 Audio System(s) .............................................3-52 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ..................................3-52 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) .........................................3-53 Radio with CD (Base Level) ...........................3-53 Radio with CD (Up Level) ..............................3-58 Radio with Cassette and CD ..........................3-69 Radio with Six-Disc CD .................................3-82 Rear Seat Entertainment System ....................3-96 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Without Entertainment System) .................3-111 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Warning Light ...........................................3-37 Enhanced Traction System Active Light ............3-38 (With Entertainment System) .....................3-113 Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................3-115 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio Steering Wheel Controls ......................3-115 DVD Distortion ............................................3-116 Radio Reception .........................................3-116 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...............3-117 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ........................3-118 Care of Your CD and DVD Player .................3-118 Cleaning Your DVD Player ...........................3-118 Cleaning the Video Screen ...........................3-118 Fixed Mast Antenna (MAXX Only) .................3-118 Backglass Antenna (Sedan Only) ..................3-119 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............3-119 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Side Window Outlets. See Climate Control System on page 3-21. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8. C. Steering Wheel Controls and Cruise Controls. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-115 and “Cruise Control” under Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8. D. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-32. E. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See “Windshield Wipers” under Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8. F. Ignition Switch. See Ignition Positions on page 2-22. G. Hazard Warning Flasher. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. H. Center Air Outlets. See Climate Control System on page 3-21. I. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-52. J. Climate Control System. See Climate Control System on page 3-21. K. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-44. L. Side Air Outlets. See Climate Control System on page 3-21. M. Adjustable Pedal Buttons. See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 2-24. N. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See “Instrument Panel Brightness” under Interior Lamps on page 3-19. O. Storage Compartment P. Fog Lamps. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-14. Q. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-12. R. Parking Brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-29. S. Horn. See Horn on page 3-7. T. Accessory Power Outlet. See Accessory Power Outlets on page 3-20. U. Shift Lever. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-30. V. Center Console Storage Compartment. See Center Console Storage Area on page 2-45. W. Traction Control Button (If Equipped). See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-9. 3-5 Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂasher is located near the center of the instrument panel. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. Press the button again to turn the ﬂashers off. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, your turn signals won’t work. Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. 3-6 Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Horn You can sound the horn by pressing in the area of the horn symbol on your steering wheel. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise the steering wheel to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. The lever that allows you to tilt and telescope the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. To tilt and telescope the wheel, pull down the lever. Then move the wheel to a comfortable position, pull up the lever to lock the wheel in place. The wheel can be adjusted up and down as well as forward and backward. 3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down to the latched position. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. A warning chime signal will come on if you have left your turn signal on for more than 2/3 mile (1 km). As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows ﬂash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and then check the fuse. See Fuses on page 5-88. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: Turn and Lane-Change Signals (cid:127) Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass (cid:127) Exterior Light Control For information on the exterior light control, see Exterior Lamps on page 3-14 later in this section. Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. 3-8 (cid:127) (cid:127) Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal/multifunction lever away from you. Windshield Wipers When the high beams are on, a light on the instrument panel cluster also will be on if the ignition is in ON. To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam, pull the turn signal lever toward you. Headlamps On Reminder If you open the driver’s door and turn off the ignition while leaving the lamps on, you will hear a warning chime. Flash-to-Pass Feature This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps momentarily 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. Use this lever located on the right side of the steering wheel to operate the windshield wipers. 9(Off): Move the lever to this position to turn off the windshield wipers. & (Intermittent): Move the lever to this position to choose a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the intermittent adjust band down for a longer delay or up for a shorter delay. The wiper speed can only be manually adjusted when the lever is in this position. & (Speed Sensitive Wipers): Move the lever to this position for speed sensitive operation. When you select this position, the delay will change with your vehicle’s speed. The delay will decrease as you go faster and increase as you go slower. 3-9 6 (Low Speed): Move the lever up to the ﬁrst setting past intermittent, for steady wiping at low speed. 1 (High Speed): Move the lever up to the second setting past intermittent, for wiping at high speed. 8 (Mist): Move the lever all the way down to this position for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the windshield wipers start; then let go. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the lever down longer. Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. If the motor gets stuck turn the wipers off, clear away the snow or ice, and then turn the wipers back on. As an added safety feature, if the wipers are on for more than thirty seconds, the vehicle’s headlamps will turn on automatically. They will turn off when the wipers are turned off. 3-10 Windshield Washer To wash your windshield, push in the button at the end of the stalk 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 you release the button, the washers will stop, but the wipers will continue to wipe for about three cycles and will either stop or will resume the speed you were using before. Cruise Control If your vehicle has cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h). {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you can not drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. The cruise control buttons are located on the steering wheel for your convenience. J (On/Off): Press this button to turn the cruise control system on and off. +RES (Resume): Press this button to resume a set speed and to accelerate the speed. −SET (Set): Press this button to set a speed and to decrease the speed. 3-11 To set a speed do the following: 1. Press the On/Off button to turn cruise control on. The indicator light on the button will come on. 2. Get to the speed you want. 3. Press the −SET part of the control button and release it. The cruise symbol will display in the instrument panel cluster to show the system is engaged. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, disengages the cruise control. The cruise symbol in the instrument panel cluster will also go out indicating cruise is no longer engaged. To return to your previously set speed, you do not need to go through the set process again. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can press the +RES button brieﬂy. This will take you back up to your previously chosen speed and stay there. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. (cid:127) Disengage the cruise control but do not turn it off. If the cruise control system is already engaged, press the +RES button. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the button. To increase your speed in very small amounts, press the +RES button brieﬂy and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already engaged, (cid:127) Push and hold the −SET button until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, push the −SET button brieﬂy. Each time you do this, you’ll go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. 3-12 (cid:127) (cid:127) Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers ﬁnd this to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to disengage the cruise control: (cid:127) Step lightly on the brake pedal; when cruise control disengages, the cruise symbol in the instrument panel cluster will go out. (cid:127) Press the on/off button, this will turn off the cruise control system. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. 3-13 ; (Parking Lamps): This position turns on the parking lamps and taillamps only. AUTO (Automatic Headlamp System): This position 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 vehicle is in PARK (P). When operating in the AUTO position, a momentary turn of the switch to the Off/On position will turn off the Automatic Headlamp System. Rotating the switch to the Off/On position again will turn the Automatic Headlamp System back on. The Automatic Headlamp System is always turned on at the beginning of an ignition cycle. Exterior Lamps 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): This position turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps. 3-14 The following charts show the condition of the vehicle’s exterior lamps when the transmission is not in PARK (P) and the switch is moved to each position: Lamps Headlamp Parking Lamp DRL/Turn Signal Lamp Taillamp Lamps Headlamp Parking Lamp DRL/Turn Signal Lamp Taillamp United States Exterior Lamp Positions for Daytime OFF OFF OFF OFF AUTO OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON United States Exterior Lamp Positions for Nighttime OFF OFF OFF OFF AUTO ON ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON ON ON OFF ON ON ON OFF ON 3-15 Canadian Exterior Lamp Positions for Daytime OFF OFF ON OFF AUTO OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON ON Canadian Exterior Lamp Positions for Nighttime ON ON OFF ON AUTO ON ON OFF ON ON ON OFF ON ON ON OFF ON ON ON OFF ON Lamps Headlamp Parking Lamp DRL/Turn Signal Lamp Taillamp Lamps Headlamp Parking Lamp DRL/Turn Signal Lamp Taillamp 3-16 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. The DRL system will make both front turn signal lamps turn on when the following conditions are met: The ignition is on. The exterior lamp control is turned to AUTO. In addition, Canadian vehicles DRL will also turn on if you have turned on your parking lamps. The light sensor detects daytime light. The shift lever is not in PARK (P). While the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, and instrument panel lights will not be illuminated. The DRL system will be off any time your vehicle is in PARK (P). The DRL system on U.S. vehicles can also be turned off by using the Off/On switch for one ignition cycle. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, your automatic system will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps, instrument panel lights, and interior switch backlighting. Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on the top of the instrument panel that inputs to the ACC, so be sure it is not covered which will cause the system to be on whenever the ignition is on. The system may also be on when driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast weather or a tunnel. This is normal. 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 you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic lamp system will come on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take about one minute for the automatic lamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. 3-17 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) During that delay, your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure your instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position. See “Instrument Panel Brightness Control” under Interior Lamps on page 3-19. To idle your vehicle with the system off, turn the ignition on and rotate the exterior light switch to the Off/On position. For Canadian vehicles, the transmission must stay in PARK (P) for this function. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamps when you need them. Headlamps Off in Park (P) This feature works when the ignition is on and it is dark outside. To turn the headlamps off when it is dark outside but keep other exterior lights on, turn the exterior lamp control to the parking lamp position. In this position, the parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps and instrument panel lights will be on, but the headlamps will be off. To turn on the headlamps along with the other lamps when it is dark outside, turn the exterior lamp control to the AUTO or headlamp position. This feature will work for Canadian vehicles if the vehicle is in PARK (P). 3-18 Delayed Headlamps The delayed headlamps feature will continue to illuminate the headlamps for 20 seconds after the key is turned to OFF at night. Then the headlamps will automatically turn off. To override the 20 second delayed headlamp feature while it is active turn the switch at the end of the turn signal/multifunction lever to the Off/On position. Fog Lamps If your vehicle has this feature, the button for the fog lamps is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. If your vehicle has fog lamps, the ignition must be on. Push the button to turn the fog lamps on. An indicator light in the button will glow when the fog lamps are on. Push the button again to turn the fog lamps off. The fog lamps will turn off while the high-beam headlamps are turned on. Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness The control for this feature is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or counterclockwise to dim them. Dome Lamp The switch on this lamp has three positions. The on position will turn on the lamp anytime. The door position will turn on the lamp whenever a door is opened. The off position will shut off the lamp completely, even while a door is opened. Your dome lamp may be equipped with two rear reading lamps. See “Rear Reading Lamps” following. Entry/Exit Lighting When you open any door, the lamps inside of your vehicle will go on. These lamps will fade out 20 seconds after the last door is closed, or when the ignition is turned on after all doors have been closed. These lamps will also go on when you press the trunk release button, the unlock button or the panic button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. The lamps inside of your vehicle will turn on for about 10 seconds after your key is removed from the ignition to provide an illuminated exit. Front Reading Lamps Push the lens to turn the reading lamps on and off. The reading lamps will turn on when the door is open if the dome lamp is in the door position. The reading lamps will also turn on with the dome lamp switch in the on position. The lamps will not turn on if the door is open and the dome lamp is in the off position. Rear Reading Lamps The vehicle’s dome lamp may have two reading lamps. The reading lamps turn on and off by pushing on the lens. Trunk Lamp The trunk lamp comes on when you open your trunk. 3-19 Cargo Lamp If your vehicle is the MAXX model, it has a cargo lamp. The cargo lamp comes on when the liftgate is opened. If you want to leave the liftgate open you can turn off the cargo lamp by pushing on the lens. Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle has a battery run-down protection feature designed to protect your vehicle’s battery. When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, or visor vanity) is left on while the ignition is turned off, the battery run-down protection system will automatically shut the lamp(s) off after 20 minutes. This will avoid draining the battery. To reactivate the interior lamps, do one of the following: Turn on the ignition. Turn the exterior lamp control off and then on. (cid:127) Open a door. (cid:127) Press any remote keyless entry transmitter button (if equipped). (cid:127) Press the remote trunk release button. (cid:127) Press the power door lock switch. The battery run-down feature will also be activated when any door on the vehicle is left open and the ignition is in OFF. Accessory Power Outlets With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone. For vehicles with anti-lock brake system (ABS), the accessory power outlets are located on the front of the center console storage area and also inside the console storage compartment. Vehicles without ABS, both outlets are located on the front of the center console storage area. The compartment has notches that allow power cords to be routed outside of the console while the lid is closed. There is also an outlet in the rear cargo area of the MAXX. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery. Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating. 3-20 (cid:127) (cid:127) 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 for additional information on accessory power outlets. 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. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your 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. Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the climate control system will function as part of the remote start feature. The system will return to the last settings the vehicle was at when it was turned off. Operation 9 (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. The fan must be on to run the air-conditioning compressor. 3-21 ? (Recirculation): This mode keeps outside air from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on. When the button is pressed, an indicator light will come on to let you know that it is activated. The air-conditioning compressor comes on. The recirculation mode can be used with vent, bi-level, or ﬂoor modes, but it cannot be used with the defog or defrost modes. The recirculation indicator light will blink three times if you try to use recirculation in a mode that it can not be used in. Pressing this button will cancel the outside air mode. When you switch to the defog or defrost modes the system will automatically move from recirculation to outside air. When you move the mode knob back to another mode, the system will move back into recirculation. When the vehicle or fan is turned off and back on, the system will default to outside air automatically. Only use recirculation mode when it is needed for comfort, since window fogging may occur. To change the current settings, turn the right knob to select one of the following: H (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. Some air may be directed toward the side windows. 6 (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the side window outlets. The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost modes. Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section. : (Outside Air): Press the right side of this button to turn the outside air mode on. When this mode is on, outside air will circulate throughout your vehicle. When the button is pressed, an indicator light will come on to let you know that it is activated. The outside air mode can be used with all modes, but it cannot be used with the recirculation mode. Pressing this button will cancel the recirculation mode. 3-22 Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle. When it’s cold outside 0°F (−18°C) or lower, use the engine coolant heater, if equipped, to provide warmer air faster to your vehicle. An engine coolant heater warms the coolant that the engine uses to provide heat to warm the inside of your vehicle. For more information, see Engine Coolant Heater on page 2-25. # (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air conditioning system on or off. When the air conditioning button is pressed, an indicator light will come on to let you know that air conditioning is activated. 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. For quick cool down on hot days, do the following: 1. Select the vent mode. 2. Select the highest fan speed. 3. Select air conditioning. 4. Select the recirculation mode. 5. Select the coolest temperature. Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. 3-23 Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to choose from to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode. - (Defog): This mode splits the air between the windshield and the ﬂoor outlets with a small amount directed to the side windows. When you select this mode, the system turns off recirculation automatically and runs the air-conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. 1 (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield with some air directed to the ﬂoor vents. In this mode, the system will automatically force outside air into your vehicle and run the air-conditioning compressor. The air conditioning indicator light will blink three times if you try to turn off the compressor while in this mode. Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode. To help clear the windshield quickly, do the following: 1. Select the defrost mode. 2. Select the outside air mode. 3. Select the highest temperature. 4. Select the highest fan speed. 3-24 Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. < REAR: Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. If driving below 50 mph (80 kph), the rear window defogger will turn off about 15 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will only run for about seven minutes before turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine. If your vehicle’s speed is maintained above 50 mph (80 km/h), the rear window defogger will remain on once the button is pressed. Notice: Don’t use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid. Automatic Climate Control System If your vehicle has this system, you can automatically control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): Select AUTO on both the fan control and the mode control knobs to activate the automatic system. When automatic operation is active the system will control the inside temperature and air delivery. 3-25

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