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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The

cord is attached to the underside of the diagonal brace, which is located above the engine air cleanedfilter assembly.

3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 IO-volt AC outlet.

‘lugging 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 11 0-volt AC outlet. If the cord won’t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.

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

store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. 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. Automatic Transaxle Operation

Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the cons& SeWeen the frmt seats.

The above graphic is displayed on your instrument panel cluster. Maximum engine speed is limited on automatic transaxle vehicles when you’re in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to protect driveline components from improper operation. There are several different positions for your shift lever.

PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It’s tne best position to use when you s‘rari your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.

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It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle i l e shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t 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 won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See “Shifting Into Park (P)” in the Index. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You must fully apply

your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) while the ignition is in ON. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down and the shift lever button pressed in. Release the shift lever button. Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P). See Shifting Out of Park (P) on page 2-27. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. 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.

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Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is “racing” (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. Don’t shift into a drive gear while your engine is racing.

Notice: Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting into a drive gear with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@ ): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re:

going less than 35 mph (55 km/h). push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator pedal all the way down.

You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power.

Notice: If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster, something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far that way, your vehicle can be damaged. So, if this happens, have your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you can use SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) for higher speeds. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, but it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@ ). Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE

(a):

When driving on hilly, winding roads. When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears. When going down a steep hill. When driving in non-highway scenarios (i.e. city streets, etc.).

SECOND (2): This position gives you more power than THIRD (3) but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) OR hills. It can help control you: speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on.

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Notice: Don’t drive in SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles (40 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h), or you can damage your transaxle. Use THIRD (3) or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) as much as possible. Don’t shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h) or you can damage your engine.

FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is in FIRST (1)’ the transaxle won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Nofice: If your front wheels won’t turn, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transaxle. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in position on a hill.

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Parking Brake

The parking brake is located to the left of the brake pedal, near the driver’s door.

To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. When you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position. A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set, the ignition is on and the shift lever is not in PARK (P).

Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer and parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-34. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. Shifting Into Park (P)

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 won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer’’ in the Index.

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2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this:

Press and hold in the shift lever button located on the left side of the shift lever. 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 ha.ndj your vehicle is in PARK (P)-

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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 lnto Park (P) on page 2-25. 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

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. Don’t leave your vehicle with the engine running.

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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 the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pulling it toward you (or, if you have the console shift lever, without first pushing the button). If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK (P).

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Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in ON. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-2 1. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P), being sure to press the shift lever button. 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 ACC. 2. Apply and hold the brake pedal until the end of

Step 4.

3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the engine and shift to the drive gear

you want.

5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.

Parking Over Things That Burn

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Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papersj !eavesj dry grass or other things that can burn.

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Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. Repairs weren’t done correctly. Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly.

If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle:

Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and Have your vehicle fixed immediately.

Engine Exhaust

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Engine exhaust can carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death . You might have exhaust coming in if:

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Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.

CAUTION:

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Running Your Engine While You Are Parked

It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.

Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust.” Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the 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 cprage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See “Winter Driving” in the Index.

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. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P).

Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-25. If you are parking on a hill and if you’re pulling a trailer, a13v ace I V V V I I ty 2i I lallGl V I I payc -r-0-r. A 0 4

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There are two map lamps located on the bottom of the mirror. Each lamp is turned on and off by pressing the button next to the lamp.

There are also three OnStaP buttons located at the bottom of the mirror face. See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStaP. See Onstat@ System on page 2-34 for more information about the services Onstar@ provides.

Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. To reduce glare from headlamps behind you, pull the lever at the bottom of the mirror toward you (to the night position). To return the mirror back to the day position, push the lever away from you. There are two lamps located on the bottom of the mirror. Each lamp is turned on and off by pressing the button next to the lamp. Manual Rearview Mirror with Onstar@ If your vehicle has this feature, this mirror has a lever located at the bottom of the mirror between the two lamps. It is used to change the mirror from day to night position. To reduce glare from headlamps behind you while driving at night, pull the lever toward you. To return the mirror to the day position, return the lever to its original position.

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

Your vehicle may be equipped with an automatic dimming rearview mirror. Push the button in the center of the mirror to turn this feature on. The mirror will darken gradually to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. This may take a few moments. The mirror will lighten whenever you shift to REVERSE (R). Thprp ere t \ m lg.mps lnmtyi n n the hnttnm nf the mirror. Each lamp is turned on and off by pressing the button next to the lamp.

One photocell on the front of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside. Another photocell, facing rearward, senses headlamps behind you. To turn the automatic dimming feature off, press the button in the center of the mirror again. To keep the photocells operating well, occasionally clean them with a cotton swab and glass cleaner. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar@

I Your vehicle may be equipped with an automatic dimming rearview mirror with the Onstar@ System. The automatic dimming feature is turned on or off by pressing the far left button, located on the lower part of the mirror, for up to three seconds. While turned on, this mirror functions exactly like the automatic dimming mirror described previously. There are two lamps located on the bottom of the I 1111 IUI . Law I la1 I -:-”-- I IGU VI I UI IU UII u y VI ~ Q Q I I button next to the lamp.

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Outside Power Mirrors

The outside power mirror controls are located near the driver’s side window, on the armrest.

There are also three Onstat-@ buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to Onstar@. See OnStap System on page 2-34 for more information about the service Onstar@ provides.

Use the selector switch located above the four-way control panel to choose either the left or right outside mirror. Then press any of the four arrows located on the control pad to move each mirror in the desired direction. Adjust each mirror so you can see the side of your vehicle and the area beside and behind your vehicle.

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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.

Outside Heated Mirrors If your vehicle has this option, the surface of both outside mirrors will heat when you activate the rear window defogger. See “Rear Window Defogger’’ under Dual Climate Control System on page 3-21.

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.

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Onstar@ System Onstar@ is a vehicle communications system that offers a variety of services and provides a one-touch hands-free communication link between you and the Onstar@ Center. To receive Onstar@ services, a service subscription agreement is required and an additional fee may be required. Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information, call 1 -888-ONSTAR-7 (1 -888-667-8277)

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@ Onstar@ Services Button: Press this button once to contact an advisor who will be able to assist you with these services. If you are not quickly connected, the system will automatically reset and redial. This ensures connection to the center; there is no additional action required. Press the Communication button to cancel the automatic redial.

a Emergency Button: In an emergency situation,

press the emergency service button. Upon receiving the call, an advisor at the center will locate your vehicle and assess the situation. If necessary, the advisor will alert the nearest emergency service provider.

Communication Button: Press this button at the

end of a call. Also press this button to answer a call from the center, or cancel a call if one of the other buttons is accidentally pressed. This button is also used to access Onstar@ Personal Calling and Virtual Advisor services. See the Onstar@ owner package for more information.

Volume Control: You can control the volume of the Onstar@ System using either the volume knob on the radio or using the optional steering wheel volume control.

light will indicate the status of

0 Telltale Light: This the system. A solid green light will come on when you start the vehicle to let you know that the system is on and is ready to make or receive calls. If the light blinks green it means that an incoming or outgoing call is in progress. Press the Communication button if you notice the light blinking and you are not on a call. The light will be red in the event of an Onstar@ system malfunction. If this occurs press the Onstar@ Services button to attempt to contact an advisor. If the connection is made, the advisor will assist you with steps to take to make sure that the system is functioning properly. If you cannot contact the advisor, take your vehicle to your dealership as soon as possible for assistance. Cellular Antenna The cellular antenna on the outside of your vehicle is critical to effective communications using the OnStap system. Optimum cellular reception can be obtained when the mast is straight up and down.

Onstar@ Services The following services are available within Onstar@ service plans. Your vehicle comes with a specific one-year service plan that allows use of some or all of the following services. Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment: If an air bag deploys, a priority emergency signal is automatically sent to the center. An advisor will locate your vehicle’s position, try to contact you and assist you in the situation. If the center is unable to contact you, an emergency service provider will be contacted.

Stolen Vehicle Tracking: Call the center at 1 -888-4-ONSTAR (1 -888-466-7827) to report your vehicle stolen. The system can then attempt to locate and track your vehicle and the advisor will assist the proper authorities.

Roadside Assistance with Location: For vehicle breakdowns, press the Onstar@ Services button. An advisor will contact the appropriate help Remote Diagnostics: If an instrument panel light comes on, press the Onstat-@ Services button. An advisor can perform a check of the engine on-board computer, and recommend what action needs to be taken.

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Onstar@ MED-NET: Med-Net can store your personal medical history and provide it to emergency personnel if necessary. (Requires activation and additional fee).

Accident Assist: An advisor can provide step-by-step guidance following an accident.

Remote Door Unlock: To contact the center, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR. You will be required to provide your security information. An advisor will send a command to your vehicle to unlock itself. The advisor can delay unlocking your vehicle. Remote Door Unlock is disabled 48 hours after the vehicle is parked to maintain the battery charge.

Vehicle Locator Service: To contact the center, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR. You will be required to provide your security information. An advisor will send a command to your vehicle to sound the horn and/or flash the lamps.

Route Support: An advisor can provide directions or guidance to most places you want to go. In addition, they can help you locate gas stations, rest areas, ATMs, hospitals, hotels, stores, eateries and more.

Ride Assist: An advisor can locate transportation in the event that you are unable to drive.

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Onstar@ System Limitations Complete limitations can be found on the Subscriber Services Agreement. In order to provide you with excellent service, calls with the Onstar@ Center may be monitored or recorded. Onstar@ Service is:

available in the United States and Canada; available when the vehicle is within the operating range of a cellular provider; subject to limitations caused by atmospheric conditions, such as severe weather or topographical conditions, such as mountainous terrain; subject to cellular carrier equipment limitations.

Global positioning locating capabilities will not be available if satellite signals are obstructed. Onstar@ will not function if the vehicle’s battery is discharged or disconnected. It may also be inoperative if the vehicle is in an accident and the Onstar@ or vehicle electrical system components are damaged. Onstar@ is the communication link between you and existing governmental emergency and roadside service providers. Onstar@ will receive your call and use reasonable effort to contact an appropriate provider. Onstat-@ cannot promise that the providers will respond in a timely manner or at all.

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 1-800-355-351 5. If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink@ Transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Gperaiion is subjeci io ine ioiiowirlg iwo 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. 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. 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 HOmeLlnkE buttons should be erasea for security purposes. Refer to “Erasing HomeLink@ Buttons” or, for assistance, contact HomeLink@ on the internet at: www.home1ink.com or by calling 1-800-355-351 5.

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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.

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3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired

button on HomeLink@ and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure noted in “Gate Operator and Canadian Programming” later in this section.

4. The indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly after HomeLink@ successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons.

5. Press and hold the newly-trained HomeLink@ button

and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink@ button is pressed and released. To program the remaining two HomeLink@ buttons, begin with Step 2 under “Programming HomeLink@.” Do not repeat Step 1 as this will erase all of the programmed channels. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling-code equipped device (most commonly, a garage door opener).

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At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 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. 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 roiling 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 =

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@’ tc Ccmnlntn

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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.

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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.

Storage Areas

Glove Box Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open, lift the latch. Center Console Storage Area The console has cupholders, a cassette tape storage area and a coinholder. To open the console’s storage area, press the latch located toward the front of the console lid on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Rear Storage Area To access the rear cupholders, pull down on the cloth strap located toward the top of the center back seat cushion. You will then have access to the dual cupholders.

Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it on the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads: like grocerv bags. behind or inside the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store those in the trunk as far forward as you can. You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you’re not using it.

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Sunroof Your vehicle may have an express-open sunroof. It includes a sliding and tilting glass panel and a sunshade. The switch is located on the overhead console if the vehicle is equipped with a Driver Information Center (DIC). If the vehicle is not equipped with a DIC, the sunroof switch is located on the roof panel headliner.

To open the power sunroof, press the switch to the rear twice and

Open/Express: To activate the express-open feature, push the switch rearward. You can stop the sunroof before it is completely open by pushing the switch forward.

Vent: Your sunroof also has a vent feature. It can be activated from the closed sunroof position by pressing the switch once rearward. To close, push and hold the sunroof switch forward. When using this feature, the sunshade should be fully opened in the rear position. The sunshade can be opened manually by sliding it rearward, or automatically, by opening the power sunroof. You will need to close the sunshade manually by sliding it forward.

Close: To close the sunroof, push the switch forward and hold until the sunroof motor stops, or release the switch when the desired position has been reached.

DIC Version Shown

The switch works only when the ignition is in ACC, ON or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.

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Vehicle Personalization Some of the convenience features can be reset or customized to perform according to your preference. The features you can program depend upon the options that came with your vehicle. The following list shows features that can be reset or customized along with those options.

Settings (Available for All) GM Oil Life System Reset (Available for All) Low Tire Pressure Reset Delayed Headlamp Illumination (Available for All) Automatic Door Lock and Unlock (Available for All) Remote Visual Verification (Available with Remote Keyless Entry) Remote Audible Verification (Available with Remote Keyless Entry) Content Theft Operation (Available with Content Theft System) Trunk Jamb (Available with Content Theft System) Horn Chirp On Timer (Available with Remote Keyless Entry)

Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming (Available with Remote Keyless Entry) Return to Original Factory Settings (Available for All) Exit Vehicle Customization Mode

Programming Mode To reset or customize the features, you must first enter the vehicle customization main menu. To enter the main menu, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition to ACC or ON. The radio must

be off.

2. Press and hold the TUNE DlSP button on the radio

for at least five seconds until SETTINGS is displayed.

3. Press the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows to

scroll through each available feature on your main menu.

4 Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT buttons to scroll

through the lower menu. An asterisk (*) will appear next to the item that is the current setting.

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The following information shows how to reset or customize features after entering the main menu: SETTINGS (Display Current Settings) This displays all current settings. OIL LIFE (GM Oil Life System Reset) This feature allows you to reset the GM Oil Life System Monitor after an oil change. See Engine Oil on page 5-15. Be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE system accidentally at any time other than when the oil has been changed. It can’t be reset accurately until the next oil change. To clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL light from the instrument panel cluster and reset the oil life system, do the following: 1. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows,

until OIL LIFE appears on the display.

2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the

submenu. RESET will then be displayed.

3. Press the TUNE DlSP button to reset. A chime will

be heard to verify the new setting and DONE will be displayed for one second.

The CHANGE ENGINE OIL light is now reset. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. TIRE MON (Tire Inflation Monitor Reset) This feature allows you to reset the tire pressure monitor after checking all tire pressures. See Tires on page 5-59. To clear the LOW TIRE PRESSURE light from the instrument panel cluster and reset the low tire pressure monitor, do the following:

1. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows,

until TIRE MON appears on the display.

2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the

submenu. RESET will be displayed.

3. Press the TUNE DlSP button to reset. A chime will be heard to verify the new setting and DONE will be displayed for one second.

The low tire pressure monitor is now reset. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.

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LT DELAY (Delayed Headlamp Illumination) This feature allows the vehicle’s headlamps and parking lamps to stay on for a fixed amount of time after you exit the vehicle. Programmable Modes Mode 1: OFF - Turns feature off. Mode 2: 30 SEC - 30 seconds. Mode 3: 60 SEC - 60 seconds. Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which your vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following: 1. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows,

lrntil I T nF1 AY appears on the display.

2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the

submenu. The current selection will have an asterisk (*) next to it. If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the directions later in this section or program the next ieature available on your vehicle.

3.

4.

Scroll, using the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT buttons, through the modes to change the current mode. With your preference displayed, press the TUNE DISP button to select. A chime will be heard to verify the new setting. The new selection will be displayed with an asterisk (*) for one second.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. AUTOLOCK (Automatic Door Lock and Unlock) With the ignition in ON and the vehicle’s doors closed, this feature allows for the vehicle doors to automatically lock and unlock when the driver shifts the vehicle’s transaxle into and out of PARK (P). Programmable Modes nnnrle 1 : OFF - Turt?s fe?!!l.!re off Mode 2: LCK ONLY - Automatic door lock on/automatic door unlock off. Mode 3: DRVR UNL - Automatic door lock on/automatic door unlock on (driver’s door only).

Mode 4: ALL UNL - Automatic door lock on/automatic door unlock on.

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Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 4. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following: 1.

2.

3.

4.

Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows until AUTOLOCK appears on the display. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the submenu. The current selection will have an asterisk (*) next to it. If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the directions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. Scroll, using the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT buttons, through the modes to change the current mode. With your preference displayed, press the TUNE DlSP button to select. A chime will be heard to verify the new setting. The new selection will be displayed with an asterisk (*) for one second.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.

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FOB LIGHT (Remote Visual Verification) This feature allows the exterior lights to flash when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock or unlock the vehicle. Programmable Modes Mode 1 : OFF - Turns feature off. Mode 2: On - One flash for each remote lock/two flashes for each remote unlock. Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following:

1. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows,

until FOB LIGHT appears on the display.

2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the

submenu. The current selection will have an asterisk (*) next to it. If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the directions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.

3. Scroll, using the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT buttons,

through the modes to change the current mode. 4. With your preference displayed, press the TUNE

DlSP button to select. A chime will be heard to verify the new setting. The new selection will be displayed with an asterisk (*) for one second. If your vehicle has the optional content theft-deterrent system, the first time a remote UNLOCK command is received, three flashes will be seen and three horn chirps heard to indicate an alarm condition has occurred since last arming. See Content Theft-Deferrent on page 2- 15. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. FOB HORN (Remote Audible Verification) This featllt-e allows the horn to chirp when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock or unlock the vehicle. Programmable Modes

Mode 3: FULL - One chirp for each remote LOCK command/two chirps for the first remote UNLOCK command. Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following:

1. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows,

until FOB HORN appears on the display.

2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the

submenu. The current selection will have an asterisk (*) next to it. If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the directions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.

3. Scroll, using the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT buttons,

through the modes to change the current mode. 4. With your preference displayed, press the TUNE

DlSP button to select. A chime will be heard to verify the new setting. The new selection will be displayed with an asterisk (*) for one second.

Mode 1 : OFF - Turns feature off. Mode 2: PARTIAL - One chirp for each remote LOCK commandho chirp for remote UNLOCK command.

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If your vehicle has the optional content theft-deterrent system, the first time a remote UNLOCK command is received, three flashes will be seen and three horn chirps heard to indicate an alarm condition has occurred since last arming. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2- 15. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. ALARM (Content Theft Operation) This feature allows the content theft-deterrent system to be turned on or off. Programmable Modes

Mode 1 : ALRM OFF - Turns feature oft. Mode 2: ALRM ON - Turns feature on. Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which your vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following:

1. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows,

until ALARM appears on the display.

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2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the

submenu. The current selection will have an asterisk (*) next to it. If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the directions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.

3. Scroll, using the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT buttons,

through the modes to change the current mode. 4. With your preference displayed, press the TUNE DlSP button to select. A chime will be heard to verify the new setting. The new selection will be displayed with an asterisk (*) for one second.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. TRNKJAMB (Trunk Jamb) This feature allows the content theft system trunk lock sensor to be disabled or enabled. Programmable Modes Mode 1: TRNK OFF - Turns feature off. Mode 2: TRNK ON - Turns feature on.

Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which your vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following: 1. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows,

until TRNKJAMB appears on the display.

2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the

submenu. The current selection will have an asterisk (*) next to it. If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the directions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.

3. Scroll, using the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT buttons,

through the modes to change the current mode. 4. With your preference displayed, press the TUNE

DlSP button to select. A chime will be heard to verify the new setting. The new selection will be displayed with an asterisk (*) for one second.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.

CHIRP (Horn Chirp Timer)

This feature allows you to choose between short or long horn chirp sounds when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used. Programmable Modes

Mode 1: SHORT - Short Chirp Mode 2: LONG - Long Chirp Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 1. The mode to which your vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following:

1. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows,

until CHIRP appears on the display.

2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the

submenu. Tne current seieciion wiii nave arl asterisk (*) next to it. If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the directions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.

3. Scroll, using the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT buttons,

through the modes to change the current mode.

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4. With your preference displayed, press the TUNE

DlSP button to select. A chime will be heard to verify the new setting. The new selection will be displayed with an asterisk (*) for one second.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. ORIG. SET (Return to the Original Settings) This feature allows you to return all customization feature settings back to their original factory settings. To reset do the following: 1. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows,

until ORIG. SET appears on the display.

2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the

submenu. SET ALL will appear.

3. With your preference displayed, press the TUNE

DlSP button to select. A chime will be heard to verify the new setting. The new selection will be displayed with an asterisk (*) for one second. The original factory settings are now reset. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.

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FOB PROG (Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming) This feature allows you to match the remote keyless entry transmitter to your vehicle. To match the transmitter do the following:

1. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows,

until FOB PROG appears on the display.

2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the

submenu. BEGIN will be displayed.

3. Press the TUNE DlSP button to start programming. When the message PUSH FOB flashes, press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the first transmitter at the same time for 15 seconds. A chime will be heard to verify the transmitter is learned. 4. Repeat Step 3 for each additional transmitter. The transmitter is programmed now. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. EXIT (Exit Feature Customization Mode) This feature allows you to exit the vehicle customization programming. To exit do the following:

Scroll until EXIT appears on the display. Press the TUNE DlSP button to exit programming. A chime will be heard to verify the exit.

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Instrument Panel

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Instrument Panel Overview ............................... 3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... -3-6 Other Warning Devices ................ 3-6 Horn ............................................................. 3-7 Tilt Wheel ..................................................... 3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......................... 3.7 Exterior Lamps ............................................. 3-14 Interior Lamps .............................................. 3-16 Accessory Power Outlets ............................... 3-18 Auxiliary Power Connection

Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter .......................

(Power Drop) ............................................ 3-19 3-20 Climate Controls ............................................ 3-21 Dual Climate Control System .......................... 3-21 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ -3-24 Passenger Compartment Air Filter .................. -3-25 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ............. 3-26 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................ 3-27 Speedometer and Odometer ........................... 3.29 Tachometer ................................................. 3-29 Safety Belt Reminder Light ............................. 3-29 ................................ 3-30 Air Bag Readiness Light Voltmeter Gage ............................................ 3-31 Brake System Warning Light .......................... 3-31

Anti-Lock Brake System

Warning Light ........................................... 3.32 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ... 3-33 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage .................. 3.33 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................. 3.34 Oil Pressure Indicator Light ............................ 3.37 Cruise Control Light ...................................... 3.38 Fuel Gage ................................................... 3.39 Message Center ............................................. 3.40

..... -3-40 Service Traction System Warning Message Traction Active Message ................................ 3.40 Battery Warning Message .............................. 3.41 Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message ..... 3.41 Low Oil Pressure Message ............................ 3-42 Low Engine Oil Level Message ....................... 3.42 Change Engine Oil Message .......................... 3-43 Low Tire Message ........................................ 3.43 Door Ajar Warning Message ........................... 3.44 .- Q-44 T. ..-I. I I UI In nJal v v u 1 I I I I IY I Security Message ......................................... 3.45 Low Washer Fluid Warning Message ............... 3-45 Low Fuel Warning Message ........................... 3-46 Low Brake Fluid Warning Message ................. 3-46 Sewice Vehicle Soon Message ....................... 3.47 Highbeam Out 'Narning Fvlessage r ) A 7 3.41

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Driver Information Center (DIC) ....................... 3.48 Trip Computer ................................................ 3.51 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3.52 Setting the Time ........................................... 3-52 Radio with CD .............................................. 3-53 Radio with Cassette and CD .......................... 3.62 Theft-Deterrent Feature

(RDS Radios) ........................................... 3.75 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ....................... 3.75

Understanding Radio Reception ...................... 3.76 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ................. 3.77 Care of Your CDs ......................................... 3-78 ................................ 3-78 Care of Your CD Player Backglass Antenna ....................................... 3-78 ............. 3-79 XMTM Satellite Radio Antenna System DAB Radio Antenna System ........................... 3-79 Vehicle Customization Settings ....................... 3-79 Chime Level Adjustment ................................ 3-79

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A. Instrument Panel Fuse Block B. Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever (behind steering

wheel)

C. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If €quipped) D. Instrument Panel Cluster E. Hazard Warning Flasher Button F. Audio System G. Air Outlet H. Exterior Lamps Control

I. Remote Trunk Release J. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever K. Hood Release L. Cruising Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) M. Ignition Switch N. Automatic Transaxle Shift Lever 0. Climate Controls P. Glove Box

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Hazard Warning Flashers

The hazard warning flasher button is located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel.

The 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. 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.

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.

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Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn.

Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever

A tilt steering 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 exit and enter. The lever to adjust it is located on the left side of the steering column.

To adjust the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel into place.

The lever located on the left side of the steering column includes the following:

Turn Signal and Lane-Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass Feature

0 Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer

For information on the exterior lamps, see “Exterior Lamps” later in this section.

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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. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.

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An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.

Turn Signal On Chime If you leave either one of your turn signals on and drive more than 314 mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound to alert you. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change your headlamps from low beams to high beams, or from high to low, pull the multifunction lever all the way toward you. Then release it.

When the high beams are on, this light will appear on the instrument panel cluster.

To signal a lane change, 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. If the arrow flashes faster than normal as you signal a turn or a lane change, 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 and Circuit Breakers on page 5-90. 3-8

This light works only when the key is in ON. The fog lamps (if equipped) are not illuminated when the high beams are on.

Flash-to-Pass Feature With the turn signal lever in the low-beam position, pull the lever toward you momentarily to switch to high-beam, (to signal you are going to pass). If the headlamps are on, they will return to low-beam when the lever is released. This feature operates even if the headlamps are off. Windshield Wipers

The windshieid wipers wiii operate when the ignition is in ACC or ON.

WIPER: To operate the windshield wipers, turn the band labeled WIPER, located on the multifunction lever, upward or downward. OFF: To stop the wipers, turn the band to OFF. The five marks between OFF and LO are delay settings. For a longer delay between wiping cycles, turn the band downward. For a shorter delay between wiping cycles turn the band upward. LO (Low Speed): Turn the band upward to LO for steady wiping at a low speed. HI (High Speed): Turn the band upward to HI for steady wiping at high speed. MIST: Turn the band downward to MIST for a single wiping cycle. Hold the band at this setting until the windshield wipers start, then release it. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. If additional cycles are needed, hold the band on MIST longer. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades hefore ~Isipg them If they’re frn7en to the windshield; carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. If your blades become damaged, get new biaaes or biade inserts. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-58 for more information.

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Windshield Washer At the top of the multifunction lever, there’s a paddle with the windshield washer symbol and the word PUSH on it. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will run for several sweeps and then either stop or return to your preset speed. The ignition key must be in ACC or ON for this to work. See Windshield Washer Fluid on paae 5-42.

In freezing weather, don’t use your was1 until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

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When you are low on washer fluid, the LOW WASHER FLUID message will be illuminated in the message center for 60 seconds. When the ignition is turned off, this message will appear again for three seconds as a reminder that the fluid level is low. Until the fluid tank is refilled, every time you start your vehicle, the LOW WASHER FLUID message will be illuminated in the message center for 60 seconds and then go out. Be sure to check the fluid level and refill the tank right away. Cruise Control If your vehicle is equipped with cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).

When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off.

Setting Cruise Control

Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t 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. Don’t use cruise control on slippery roads.

If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system (optional) begins to limit wheel spin, the

If you leave your cruise control on when Iu’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control.

1. Push the CRUISE

ON/OFF button located on the steering wheel to turn the cruise control on.

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Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on.

2. Get up to the speed you want.

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3. Press SET located on your steering wheel and

release it.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator. The CRUISE light on the instrument panel cluster will come on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it.

Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, press RES (Resume) on your steering wheel. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there.

Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed:

Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press SET on the steering wheel, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. Press ACC (Accelerate) on the steering wheel. 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 ACC briefly and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.

The accelerate feature will only work after you set the cruise control speed by pressing SET on the steering wheel.

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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control:

Press COAST on the steering wheel until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, press COAST on the steering wheel briefly. Each time you do this, you’ll go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.

Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise 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 cancel the cruise control:

Step lightly on the brake pedal. Press CRUISE ON/OFF on the steering wheel.

Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased.

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Exterior Lamps

The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. It controls the following systems:

Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights

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The exterior lamps control has three positions:

OFF: Pushing the control all the way in turns off the exterior lamps. Parking Lamps: Pulling the control out halfway will turn on the parking lamps together with the following:

Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights

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Headlamps: Pulling the control all the way out turns the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and lights. See lnterior Lamps on page 3-16 fo lr information on the instrument panel brightness control and on the dome lamps. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s door when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp System 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.

A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it isn’t covered. The DRL system’s automatic headlamp control will make your high-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met:

The ignition is on, the exterior lamps control is off and the gearshift is not in PARK (P).

When the DRL are on, only your high-beam headlamps, at a reduced level of brightness, will be on. The headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel and cluster won’t be lit up either. When it’s dark enough outside, your high-beam headlamps will turn off and the headlamps and parking lamps will turn on. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on. When it’s bright enough outside, your headlamps will go Qff 2nd \’eL!r nRL \A!!!! CnmP en. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamps system when you need it.

Delayed Headlamps The delayed headlamps feature provides a period of exterior lighting as you leave the area around your vehicle. The feature is activated when the headlamps are on due to the automatic headlamps control feature later described in this section, and when the ignition is turned off. Your headlamps will then remain on until the exterior lamps control is moved from OFF to the parking lamps position or until either a 30 second or 60 second lighting period has ended. If you turn off the ignition with the headlamps switch in the parking lamps or headlamps position, the delayed headlamps cycle will not occur. To disable the delayed headlamps feature or change the time of delay, see Vehicle Customization Settings on page 3-79.

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Fog Lamps

If your vehicle has this feature, the fog lamps button is located on the instrument panel next to the exterior lamps control wheel to the left of the steering column.

Your ignition must be in ON for the fog lamps to illuminate. To turn the fog lamps on, press the FOG button. A light will glow in the button to let you know that the fog lamps are on. Press the FOG button again to turn the fog lamps off. Your parking lamps must be on or your fog lamps won’t come on. The fog lamps will go off whenever you change to high-beam headlamps. When you return to low beams, the fog lamps will come on again.

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Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the intensity of the instrument panel lights. The knob for this feature is located on the exterior lamps control. Pull the knob out halfway and then turn the knob clockwise to brighten or counterclockwise to dim the lights. Courtesy Lamps When a door is opened, the courtesy lamps automatically come on. They make it easy for you to enter and leave your vehicle. You can also manually turn these lamps on by turning the exterior lamps control clockwise all the way to DOME. The reading lamps, located on the rearview mirror, can be turned on or off independent of the automatic courtesy lamps, when the doors are closed. Entry Lighting Your vehicle may have the entry lighting feature. Your courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for a set time whenever you press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter. If you open a door, the lamps will stay on while it’s open and then turn off automatically about 25 seconds after you close it. If you press UNLOCK and don’t open a door, the lamps will turn off after about 40 seconds.

Illuminated entry includes a feature called theater dimming. With theater dimming, the lamps don’t just turn off at the end of the delay time. Instead, they slowly dim after the delay time until they go out. The delay time is canceled if you turn the ignition key to ON or press the power door lock switch. When the ignition is on, illuminated entry is inactive, which means the courtesy lamps won’t come on unless a door is opened. Delayed Entry Lighting Delayed entry lighting illuminates the interior for a period of time after all the doors have been closed. The ignition must be off for delayed entry lighting to work. Immediately after both doors have been closed, the delayed entry lighting feature will continue to work until one of the following occurs: The ignition is moved to ON, the doors are locked or an illumination period of 25 seconds has elapsed.

If during the illumination period a door is opened, the timed illumination period will be canceled and the interior lamps will remain on. Delayed Exit Lighting This feature illuminates the interior for a period of time after the key is removed from the ignition.

The vehicle’s ignition must be off for delayed exit lighting to work. When the key is removed, interior illumination will activate and remain on until one of the following occurs:

e The ignition is moved to ON,

the power door locks are activated or an illumination period of 25 seconds has elapsed.

If during the illumination period a door is opened, the timed illumination period will be canceled and the interior lamps will remain on. Parade Dimming The instrument panel has an added feature called parade dimming. This feature prohibits the dimming of your instrument panel displays during the daylight while the headlamps are on so that you’ll still be able to see the displays. Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located on the rearview mirror. These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps come on when any door is opened. Press the button to turn them on when the doors are ciosed. Press it again to turn them off.

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Dome Lamp The dome lamp will come on when you open a door. You can also turn this lamp on by turning the exterior lamp control clockwise to DOME.

Accessory Power Outlets

Your vehicle has a 12-volt outlet which can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone, a compact disc player, etc.

turn the exterior lamps control off, then on again.

If your vehicle has less than 15 miles (25 km) on the odometer, the battery saver will turn off the lamps after only three minutes. Battery rundown protection will also work if the headlamps are left on. After having been left on for 10 minutes, the headlamps and the parking lamps will flash three times. They will remain on for one more minute before being turned off automatically.

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Lift the cover to access the outlet. When not using the outlet, make sure the protective cover is in place. The accessory power outlet will only operate while the ignition is ON and for a few minutes after turning the ignition OFF. If you would like to operate an accessory for an extended period of time, see your dealer for more information.

Notice: When using an accessory power outlet, maximum electrical load must not exceed amperage rating. Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain your battery. Certain accessory power plugs 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 the accessory power plugs.

Notice: Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working as they should. This wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment, and never use anything that exceeds the amperage rating. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment, and never use anything that exceeds the amperage rating.

Notice; Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.

Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop)

Your vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary power connection. This feature provides power, ground and accessory wires which can be accessed to add aftermarket electrical equipment to your vehicle.

It is located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle, under the glove box, and is labeled with a wire function and fuse rating.

hiice; Addirly Y W I I I ~ eiecirkai equipmerli i w your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working as they should. This wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment, and never use anything that exceeds the amperage rating.

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For information on accessing the connection and electrical hookup, please refer to your service manual. To order a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-9. Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter

Notice: Don’t put papers or other flammable items into your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them, causing a damaging fire. Your vehicle may have a cigarette lighter and ashtray located on the console. The ashtray is removable and has a cupholder and liner underneath. To remove the ashtray, lift it up with the liner and pull it out.

The rear ashtray is located behind a small door at the rear of the console. Push on the right side of the door. The ashtray will then turn to the right for usage. You can only access the ashtray by pushing on the door’s right side. To remove the ashtray, push down on the snuffer located in the middle of the ashtray and lift it out. Notice: Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’s ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element. To activate the cigarette lighter, push it into the heating element. When the lighter is ready it will pop out.

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Climate Controls

Dual Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle.

Manual Operation Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airflow inside of your vehicle. To change the current mode, select one of the following: fi’ (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets.

15;’ (Bi-Level): This mode directs approximately half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, then directs most of the remaining air to the floor outlets. Some air may be directed to the windshield.

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(Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the

floor outlets with some air directed to the outboard outlets (for the side windows) and some air is directed to the windshield. The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost mode. For more information, see “Defogging and Defrosting” later in this section. @ (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. If the airflow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air filter, if equipped, may need to be replaced. For more information, see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-25 and Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4.

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a (Outside Air): Press 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 in the button will come on to let you know that it is activated. You may have to set the instrument panel brightness control to the highest setting during the day, in order to see the indicator light. The outside air mode can be used with all modes, but it cannot be used with the recirculation mode. If you are in city traffic, your vehicle is stopped and idling, or the weather is hot, the system may switch from the outside air mode to the recirculation mode. To prevent the air inside of your vehicle from becoming too stale, be sure to return to the outside air mode periodically.

(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 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. You may have to set the instrument panel brightness control to the highest setting during the day, in order to see the indicator light. The air-conditioning compressor also comes on. The recirculation mode cannot be used with outside air modes.

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D or P (Temperature Control): Slide the levers marked D (Driver) or P (Passenger) to increase or decrease the temperature on the driver’s side or the passenger’s side of the vehicle. 0 A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air-conditioning system on or off. When N C is pressed, an indicator light will come on to let you know that air conditioning is activated. You may have to set the instrument panel brightness control to the highest setting during the day, in order to see the indicator light. 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 recirculation mode. 3. Select N C . 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 your vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air inside of 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. Defogging and Defrosting There are two modes 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 clockwise to select the defog or defrost mode. +3 (Defog): This mode directs air equally to the . - 1 - 1 . 1 - 1 - 1 WIIIusIIleIu allu LIIe IlUUl UULIels. V V I IC1 I yuu 3CICLl 11 1 1 3 mode, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air-conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is below 40°F (4°C). The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode.

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@ (Defrost): Pressing this button directs most of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets, with some air directed to the floor outlets. In this mode, the system will automatically turn off recirculation and run the air-conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature 40°F (4°C). Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. @ REAR: The rear defogger will turn off approximately 15 minutes after the button is pressed. An indicator light on the button will light when the system is on. You may have to set the instrument panel brightness control to the highest setting during the day, in order to see the indicator light. If turned on again, the defogger will only run for approximately seven and one half minutes before turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine.

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If your vehicle has heated outside rearview mirrors, the mirrors will heat to help clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror when the rear window defog 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. Outlet Adjustment

Use the knob located below or to the side of the outlet, to change the direction of the air flow.

Operation Tips

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 your vehicle. Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside your vehicle more effectively. If the airflow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air filter, if equipped, may need to replaced. For more information, see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-25 and Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4.

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Passenger Compartment Air Filter Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger compartment air filter. It is located underneath the hood just below the windshield wiper arm on the passenger’s side of the vehicle, underneath the air inlet grille. The filter traps most of the pollen from air entering the module. Like your engine’s air cleaner/filter, it may need to be changed periodically. For information on how often to change the passenger compartment air filter, see Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. To change the passenger compartment air filter, use the following steps:

1. Turn off the ignition when the windshield wipers are

in the up position.

2. Raise the hood. 3. Disconnect the windshield washer pump hose from

the fender rail and air inlet grille.

4. Peel back the hood weatherstrip from the

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5. Remove the air inlet grille retainers. 6. Remove the air inlet grille. 7. Remove the air deflector grille in the compartment. 8. Remove the old passenger compartment air

filter.