2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owners Manual

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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. 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). 2-37 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. 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. 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. 2-38 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. 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. 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®.” 2-39 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 and a cassette tape storage area. 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. 2-40 Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it on the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery 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. 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 the sunroof will open. Open/Express: To activate the express-open feature, press 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. 2-41 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. (cid:127) Settings (Available for All) (cid:127) GM Oil Life System Reset (Available for All) Low Tire Pressure Reset (cid:127) Delayed Headlamp Illumination (Available for All) (cid:127) Automatic Door Lock and Unlock (Available for All) (cid:127) Remote Visual Veriﬁcation (Available with Remote Keyless Entry) (cid:127) Remote Audible Veriﬁcation (Available with Remote Keyless Entry) (cid:127) Content Theft Operation (Available with Content Theft System) Trunk Jamb (Available with Content Theft System) (cid:127) Horn Chirp On Timer (Available with Remote Keyless Entry) (cid:127) Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming (Available with Remote Keyless Entry) (cid:127) Return to Original Factory Settings (Available for All) (cid:127) Exit Vehicle Customization Mode Programming Mode To reset or customize the features, 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 DISP knob 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. The following information shows how to reset or customize features after entering the main menu. 2-42 (cid:127) (cid:127) 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 5-18. Be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE system at any time other than when the oil has been changed. 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 DISP knob 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 5-65. 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 DISP 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. 2-43 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, or for them to turn off immediately. Programmable Modes Mode 1: OFF Mode 2: 30 SEC Mode 3: 60 SEC Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 2. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: 1. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows, until LT DELAY 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 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), or to turn the feature off. Programmable Modes Mode 1: 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. 2-44 Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 4. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: 1. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows, until AUTOLOCK 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 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. 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, or to program no veriﬁcation. Programmable Modes Mode 1: OFF Mode 2: On – One ﬂash for each remote lock/two ﬂashes for each remote unlock. Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 2. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the 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. 2-45 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 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. 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. FOB HORN (Remote Audible Veriﬁcation) This feature allows the horn to chirp when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock or unlock the vehicle, or to program no veriﬁcation. Programmable Modes Mode 1: OFF Mode 2: PARTIAL – One chirp for each remote LOCK command/no chirp for remote UNLOCK command. Mode 3: FULL – One chirp for each remote LOCK command/two chirps for the ﬁrst remote UNLOCK command. Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 2. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the 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. 2-46 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 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. 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 Mode 2: ALRM 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. 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 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. 2-47 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 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. 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 Mode 2: LONG TRNKJAMB (Trunk Jamb) This feature allows the content theft system trunk lock sensor to be disabled or enabled. Programmable Modes Mode 1: TRNK OFF Mode 2: TRNK ON Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 2. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the 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. 2-48 Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 1. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the 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. 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 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. 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 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 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. 2-49 EXIT (Exit Feature Customization Mode) This feature allows you to exit the vehicle customization programming. To exit do the following: (cid:127) Scroll until EXIT appears on the display. (cid:127) Press the TUNE DISP button to exit programming. A chime will be heard to verify the exit. 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 DISP 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. 2-50 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-3 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-5 Other Warning Devices ...................................3-5 Horn .............................................................3-6 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-6 Cruise Control ..............................................3-10 Exterior Lamps .............................................3-13 Interior Lamps ..............................................3-15 Accessory Power Outlets ...............................3-18 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ........................3-19 Climate Controls ............................................3-20 Dual Climate Control System ..........................3-20 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-26 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators .............3-27 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-28 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-31 Tachometer .................................................3-32 Safety Belt Reminder Light .............................3-32 Air Bag Readiness Light ................................3-33 Voltmeter Gage ............................................3-34 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-34 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .............3-36 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-36 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-37 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-38 Oil Pressure Indicator Light ............................3-40 Cruise Control Light ......................................3-41 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-42 Message Center .............................................3-43 Service Traction System Warning Message ......3-43 Traction Active Message ................................3-43 Battery Warning Message ..............................3-44 Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message .....3-44 Low Oil Pressure Message ............................3-45 Low Engine Oil Level Message .......................3-45 Change Engine Oil Message ..........................3-46 Low Tire Message ........................................3-46 Door Ajar Warning Message ...........................3-47 Trunk Ajar Warning Message .........................3-47 Security Message .........................................3-48 Low Washer Fluid Warning Message ...............3-48 Low Fuel Warning Message ...........................3-49 Low Brake Fluid Warning Message .................3-49 Service Vehicle Soon Message .......................3-50 Highbeam Out Warning Message ....................3-50 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-51 Trip Computer ................................................3-53 Audio System(s) .............................................3-54 Setting the Time ...........................................3-54 Radio with Cassette ......................................3-55 Radio with CD ..............................................3-66 Radio with Cassette and CD ..........................3-77 Theft-Deterrent Feature ..................................3-90 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......................3-91 Understanding Radio Reception ......................3-92 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player .................3-92 Care of Your CDs .........................................3-93 Care of Your CD Player ................................3-94 Backglass Antenna .......................................3-94 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous US States) .........................3-95 Vehicle Customization Settings .......................3-95 Chime Level Adjustment ................................3-95 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 The main components of your instrument panel are listed here: A. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. See “Instrument Panel Fuse Block” under Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-104. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. C. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-92. D. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-29. E. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. F. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-55. G. Air Outlet. See “Outlet Adjustment” under Dual Climate Control System on page 3-21. H. Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-14. I. Remote Trunk Release. See “Remote Trunk Release” under Trunk on page 2-10. J. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever. See Tilt Wheel on page 3-7. K. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-10. L. Steering Wheel Cruise Contol (If Equipped). See Cruise Control on page 3-11. M. Ignition Switch. See “Ignition Positions” under New Vehicle Break-In on page 2-17. N. Automatic Transaxle Shift Lever. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-21. O. Climate Controls. See Dual Climate Control System on page 3-21. P. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-40. 3-5 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. 3-6 Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel 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. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever located on the left side of the steering column includes the following: Turn Signal and Lane-Change Signals (cid:127) Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass Feature (cid:127) Windshield Wipers (cid:127) Windshield Washer For information on the exterior lamps, see “Exterior Lamps” later in this section. 3-7 (cid:127) (cid:127) 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. 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 3/4 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. While 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 5-104. 3-8 This light works only while 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 windshield wipers will 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 before using them. If they’re frozen 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 blades or blade inserts. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-64 for more information. 3-9 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 page 5-48. {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. United States Canada 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. Be sure to check the ﬂuid level and reﬁll the tank right away. 3-10 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. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system (optional) begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10 Traction Control System (TCS). When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on. Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: {CAUTION: (cid:127) 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. (cid:127) Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 3-11 1. Push the CRUISE ON/OFF button located on the steering wheel to turn the cruise control on. 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. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 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. 3-12 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: (cid:127) Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press SET on the steering wheel, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. (cid:127) 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. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: (cid:127) 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: (cid:127) Step lightly on the brake pedal. (cid:127) 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. 3-13 (cid:127) Exterior Lamps The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. 3-14 It controls the following systems: (cid:127) Headlamps Taillamps (cid:127) Parking Lamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights The exterior lamps control has three positions: Off: Push the control all the way in to turn off the exterior lamps. Parking Lamps: Pull the control out halfway to turn on the parking lamps together with the following: Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Headlamps: Pulling the control all the way out turns on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and lights. See Interior Lamps on page 3-16 for 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. (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) 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 off and your DRL will come on. 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 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 3-96. 3-15 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness The knob for the instrument panel light 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. 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. 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. The ignition must be in ON and your parking lamps must be on for your fog lamps to work. The fog lamps will go off while you change to high-beam headlamps. 3-16 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. 3-17 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) 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: 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 and off while the doors are closed. 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. 3-18 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Battery Rundown Protection Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery in case you accidentally leave on the interior courtesy lamps, reading/map lamps, visor vanity lamps, trunk lamp or glove box lamps. If you leave any of these lamps on, they will automatically turn off after 10 minutes, if the ignition is off. The lamps won’t come back on again until you do the following: Turn the ignition on or 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 turning off automatically. 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. It is located at the rear of the console. Lift the cover to access the outlet. When not using the outlet, make sure the protective cover is in place. 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. 3-19 (cid:127) (cid:127) 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 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. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment, and never use anything that exceeds the amperage rating. Notice: 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. Improper use of the power outlet can cause If you put papers or other ﬂammable items Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Notice: in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never put ﬂammable items in the ashtray. 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. Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating. To activate the cigarette lighter, push it into the heating element. When the lighter is ready it will pop out. 3-20 Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling, defrost, defog 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: H (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): This mode allows for approximately a 50/50 split of air to the instrument panel outlets and to the ﬂoor outlets. 6 (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets, with some of the air directed to the windshield and side window outlets. In this mode, the system will automatically select Outside Air. The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost mode. For information on defogging and defrosting, see “Defogging and Defrosting” later in this section. By positioning the right knob between two modes, a combination of those two modes is selected. It should be noted, that the air conditioning compressor will be engaged unless the outside temperature is 40° F (4°C) or below. Recirculation cannot be selected when in Floor Mode. 3-21 Selecting the Fan Speed 9 (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob to OFF to turn off the fan. The fan must be turned on for the air conditioning compressor to operate. 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 3-27 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. Selecting Outside Air or Recirculation The outside air mode is used to bring outside air into your vehicle; also use this mode to remove excess moisture from the inside of the windows. The recirculation mode is used to recirculate the air inside of your vehicle; also use this mode to help prevent outside odors and/or dust from entering your vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside of your vehicle quickly. : (Outside Air): Press this button to turn the outside air mode on. When this button is pressed, an indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that it is activated. During daylight hours, you may have to adjust the instrument panel brightness control to the highest setting in order to see the indicator light. See Interior Lamps on page 3-16 for more information. When this mode is on, outside air will circulate throughout your vehicle. 3-22 ? (Recirculation): Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on. When this mode is on, inside air and a small percentage of outside air will recirculate throughout your vehicle. This selection will reduce the entry of outside air and odors from entering your vehicle, it may also help heat or cool your vehicle more quickly. When this button is pressed, an indicator light in the button will also come on to let you know that it is activated. During daylight hours, you may have to adjust the instrument panel brightness control to the highest setting in order to see the indicator light. See Interior Lamps on page 3-16 for more information. The recirculation mode can be used with vent and bi-level modes, but it cannot be used with ﬂoor, defog, defrost or outside air modes. This system will default back to the outside air setting, so you will have to re-select this setting every time that you start the vehicle. If the weather is cold and damp, the system may cause the windows to fog while using the recirculation mode. If the windows do start to fog, do the following: 1. Select the defog or defrost mode. 2. Select the temperature. 3. Select the highest fan speed. 4. Operate the system in the outside air mode, 4to help prevent a recurrence. Heating Adjust the air temperature by using the following levers: D (Driver): Slide this lever up or down to raise or lower the temperature on the driver’s side of the vehicle. P (Passenger): Slide this lever up or down to raise or lower the temperature on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. To warm your vehicle on cold days, do the following: 1. Select the ﬂoor mode. 2. Select the warmest temperature. 3. Select the fan speed. 4. Select outside air mode, after the air has warmed, to prevent it from becoming too stale. 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 2-20. Cooling On hot days, open the windows to let hot 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. #(Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air-conditioning system on or off. When the system is on, an indicator light will come on and the system will begin to cool and dehumidify the air inside of your vehicle. During daylight hours, you may have to adjust the instrument panel brightness control to the highest setting in order to see the indicator light. See Interior Lamps on page 3-16 for more information. You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again. This is normal. The system is designed to make adjustments to help with fuel economy while still maintaining the selected temperature. The Air Conditioning System removes moisture from the air, so you may notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle when idling or after turning off the engine. 3-23 For quicker cool down on hot days, do the following: 1. Select the vent mode. 2. Select A/C. 3. Select the recirculation mode. 4. Select the coolest temperature for both zones. 5. Select the highest fan speeds. Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this, after the air inside of your vehicle has cooled, switch to Outside Air. On cool, but sunny days, the sun may warm the upper part of your body, but the lower part may not be warm enough. To remedy this, do the following: 1. Select the bi-level mode. 2. Select A/C. 3. Select the temperature. 4. Select the fan speed. 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 Fog on the inside of your 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 fog or moisture from the windows and warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to quickly remove fog or frost from the windshield. Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select one of the following modes: / (Defog): This mode directs half of the air to the windshield and side window vents and half to the ﬂoor vents. In this mode, the system will automatically force outside air into your vehicle. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode. The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting, unless the outside temperature is below 40°F (4°C). Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. 3-24 0 (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and the side window vents, with only a little air directed to the ﬂoor vents. In this mode, the system will automatically force outside air into your vehicle. There is a 5 minute timer linked to this function. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defrost mode. The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting, unless the outside temperature is below 40°F (4°C). Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. To circulate outside air and clear the windshield quickly and bring outside air into your vehicle, do the following: 1. Select defrost mode. 2. Select the temperature. 3. Select the highest fan speed. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. <: Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated. During daylight hours, you may have to adjust the instrument panel brightness control to the highest setting in order to see the indicator light. See Interior Lamps on page 3-16 for more information. The rear window defogger will turn off approximately 20 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will run for the same amount of time. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine. If your vehicle has heated outside rearview mirrors, the Rear Window Defogger also warms the heated driver’s and passenger’s outside rearview mirrors to help clear them of ice, snow and condensation. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. Notice: Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window may damage the rear window defogger. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not clear the inside of the rear window with sharp objects. 3-25 Outlet Adjustment The ﬂow through ventilation system on your vehicle allows outside air to enter your vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter your vehicle when the air-conditioning compressor is running and even in small amounts when the recirculation mode is activated. Ventilation Tips (cid:127) Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets on the hood that may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle. This will help to remove fog or frost from the windows it will also improve heating. Use the control located below or to the side of the vent, to change the direction of the air ﬂowing through them or to shut them off. (cid:127) Select the ﬂoor mode and set the fan at the highest speed when ﬁrst starting your vehicle to help clear the air intake ducts of moisture or snow. This will also help to remove fog from the windows. (cid:127) Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively. For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed, do the following: 1. Select the vent mode. 2. Select outside air mode. 3. Select the temperature. 4. Select the fan speed. 3-26 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger compartment particulate 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 Climate Control System. Like your engine’s air cleaner/ﬁlter, it may need to be changed periodically to insure system performance. 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 vehicle hood. 3. Disconnect the windshield washer pump hose from the fender rail and air inlet grille. 4. Peel back the hood weatherstrip from the passenger’s side of the vehicle halfway to center. 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. 9. Reverse the steps to install the new air ﬁlter. For the type of ﬁlter to use, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-13. 3-27 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on brieﬂy when you start the engine just to let you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly – and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help. Your vehicle may also have a Driver Information Center (DIC) that works along with the warning lights and gages. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-52. 3-28 Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically. Uplevel 3400 V6 Engine Cluster: United States version with ABS and Traction Control shown, Canada similar 3-29 Uplevel 3800 V6 Engine Cluster: United States version with ABS and Traction Control shown, Canada similar 3-30 Uplevel 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine Cluster: United States version with ABS and Traction Control shown, Canada similar 3-31 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles (used in the United States) or in kilometers (used in Canada). Your vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer. If you see ERROR, you’ll know someone has probably tampered with it and the numbers may not be accurate. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer, then that will be done. But if it can’t, then it will be set at zero and a label must be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. Trip Odometer Your trip odometer tells how far you have driven since you last reset it. Your trip/select reset switch will go back and forth between the odometer and the trip odometer if the button is pressed and released within 1.5 seconds. If the button is pressed and held for longer than 1.5 seconds while in the trip odometer mode, it will be reset to zero. If the button is pressed and held for longer than 1.5 seconds while in the odometer mode, it will have no effect. Your trip odometer will work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. 3-32 Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON, a chime will come on for about several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. The 3800 V6 Engine Shown If you operate the engine with the Notice: tachometer in the shaded warning area, your vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by your warranty. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area. 3-33 {CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the air bag system may not be working properly. The air bags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. The air bag readiness light should ﬂash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see Air Bag Systems on page 1-48. This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. 3-34 Voltmeter Gage If your vehicle is equipped with the 3800 V6 engine it has a voltmeter gage that indicates battery voltage. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. The LOW BRAKE FLUID message in the message center will also appear when there is a brake problem. See Low Brake Fluid Warning Message on page 3-50. Have your brake system inspected right away. If the gage reads less than 12 volts or more than 16 volts while the engine is running, and it stays there, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. Also, when your gage reads less than 11 volts or more than 16 volts, your battery life indicator will be illuminated in the message center. For more information see Battery Warning Message on page 3-45. United States Canada 3-35 This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to ON. If it doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the ﬂoor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-35 and Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-31. {CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. 3-36 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light If your vehicle has ABS, the anti-lock brake system warning light will come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. If your vehicle has the traction control system, this warning light may come on for the following reasons: If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you’ve started your engine, turn the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on and stays on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, the anti-lock brake system needs service and you don’t have anti-lock brakes. The anti-lock brake system warning light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to ON. This is normal. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If you turn the system off by pressing the TRAC OFF button located on the center console, a chime will sound and the warning light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again. The warning light should go off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10 for more information. If there’s a brake system problem that is speciﬁcally related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on. If your brakes begin to overheat, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. 3-37 (cid:127) (cid:127) Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States-3400 V6 Engine Cluster United States-3800 V6 Engine Cluster This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is working. During the majority of the operation, the gage will read 210°F (100°C) or less. If you are pulling a load or going up hills, it is normal for the temperature to ﬂuctuate and approach the 250°F (122°C) mark. When the gage reads greater than 250°F (122°C), the HOT COOLANT TEMP light will be illuminated in the message center and a chime will sound continuously. If the gage reaches the 260°F (125°C) mark, it indicates that the cooling system is working beyond its capacity. See Engine Overheating on page 5-34. Canada-3400 V6 Engine Cluster Canada-3800 V6 Engine Cluster 3-38 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light United States Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics- Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing — A misﬁre condition has been detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. Light On Steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. 3-39 (cid:127) (cid:127) If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: (cid:127) Reducing vehicle speed. (cid:127) Avoiding hard accelerations. (cid:127) Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps, and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. If the Light Is on Steady You also may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling Your Tank on page 5-7. 3-40 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-4. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, your dealer can check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed. (cid:127) Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the Check Engine light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This may take several days of routine driving. If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, your GM dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. Oil Pressure Indicator Light The oil pressure indicator tells you if you have the correct oil pressure in your engine to operate your vehicle. 3800 V6 Engine Under normal conditions the indicator should read slightly above the half way point. If your oil pressure falls too low, the indicator will read at the low setting in the red zone. 3-41 Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. Cruise Control Light The CRUISE light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. See Cruise Control on page 3-11. United States Canada This message is displayed in the message center when the engine oil pressure is low. A chime will sound continuously, also. If this occurs, you should have your vehicle serviced immediately. {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. 3-42 Fuel Gage United States-3400 V6 Engine Cluster United States-3800 V6 Engine Cluster The fuel gage, when the ignition is on, tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank. The gage will ﬁrst indicate empty before you are out of fuel, and you should get more fuel as soon as possible. Here are four situations you may experience with your fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage. (cid:127) At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the fuel gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to ﬁll the tank. The gage goes back to empty when you turn off the ignition. The gage pointer may move while cornering, braking or accelerating. Canada-3400 V6 Engine Cluster Canada-3800 V6 Engine Cluster 3-43 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Message Center The message center is located below the tachometer gage on the instrument panel cluster. It gives you important safety and maintenance facts. Service Traction System Warning Message When the ignition is turned off, this message will be displayed again for three seconds to remind you that your traction control system is not working properly. Be sure to have your vehicle serviced right away. Traction Active Message United States Canada If your vehicle is equipped with the traction control system, this message will stay on a few seconds after the traction system stops limiting wheel spin. This message will appear when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin. United States Canada If your vehicle is equipped with the traction control system and this message appears when you are driving, there is a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle is in need of service. When this message is displayed, the system will not limit wheel spin. The message will stay on for 60 seconds. Four chimes will also be heard. Adjust your driving accordingly. 3-44 Battery Warning Message When the vehicle is started this message will be displayed for three seconds. Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message If the message is displayed when the engine is running, you may have a problem with your charging system. If there is a problem with the charging system, four chimes will sound when the message comes on. The battery display will also stay on while the key is in ON until the engine is started. If the message stays on after starting the engine it could indicate a problem with the generator drive belt, or some other charging system problem. Have it checked right away. Driving with this message on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with this message displayed, it helps to turn off all your accessories. United States Canada This message is displayed when the cooling system temperature gets hot. A chime will sound continuously, also. Check the coolant temperature gage and the coolant level. See Engine Coolant on page 5-31, Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-38 and Engine Overheating on page 5-34 for further information. 3-45 Low Oil Pressure Message Low Engine Oil Level Message United States Canada United States Canada This message is displayed when the engine oil pressure is low. A chime will sound continuously, also. See Oil Pressure Indicator Light on page 3-41. Your vehicle may be equipped with a low engine oil level message. This message is displayed for 60 seconds at the start of each ignition cycle when the engine oil level is low. Four chimes will also sound. When the ignition is turned off, this message will be displayed again for three seconds to remind you that your engine oil level is low. Be sure to have your vehicle serviced right away. See Engine Oil on page 5-18 on how to check the oil level and for what type of oil to add. 3-46 Change Engine Oil Message Low Tire Message United States Canada United States Canada This message is displayed when the engine oil needs to be changed. It will appear for 60 seconds. Once the engine oil has been changed, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message must be reset. Until it is reset, this message will be displayed for 60 seconds each time you start the engine. For more information on resetting the system, see “How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message” under Engine Oil on page 5-18. Your vehicle may be equipped with the tire pressure system which monitors the inﬂation pressure of the tires. After the system has “learned” the tire pressure with

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