2003 Chevrolet Silverado Owners Manual

the mirror control to slide the mirror heads away from the body of the vehicle. Press the right side of the mirror control to slide the mirror heads toward the body of the vehicle. Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors If your vehicle is equipped with outside power foldaway mirrors the mirrors can be folded in toward the body of the vehicle. To fold in the mirrors, move the upper selector switch, located above the mirror control, to the middle position. Press the right side of the mirror control to fold the mirrors toward the body of the vehicle. The mirror glass on one or both sides of the vehicle may automatically adjust before the mirror folds inward. When the mirror glass or mirror starts moving, you can release the mirror control.

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Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors If your vehicle has the optional memory package you may have this feature. The vehicle’s mirrors are capable of performing the curb view assist mirror function. This feature will cause the passenger’s and/or driver’s mirror to tilt to a preselected position when the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). This feature may be useful in allowing you to view the curb when you are parallel parking. When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R) and a short delay has occurred, the passenger’s and/or driver’s mirror will return to its original position. To change the preselected tilt position, adjust the mirrors to the desired position while the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R), this new position is saved in memory as the tilt position. You may be able to enabled/disable this feature through the Driver Information Center. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-50.

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.

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.

Outside Heated Mirrors The outside rearview mirrors with this option have a defrost mode. To turn on the defrost feature, press the rear window defogger button. See Rear Window Defogger under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-24 for further information.

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Onstar@ System

Onstar@ uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and state of the art call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information and convenience services. An Onstar@ subscription plan is included in the price of your vehicle. You can easily upgrade or extend your Onstar@ services to meet your personal needs. A complete Onstar@ user’s guide and the terms and conditions of the Onstat-@ Subscription Service Agreement are included in your Onstar@-equipped vehicle’s glove box literature. For more information, visit www.onstar.com, contact Onstar@ at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1 -888-466-7827), or press the blue Onstar@ button to speak to an Onstar@ advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Onstar@’ Services Onstar@ provides a number of service plans to closely meet your needs. Some of the sewices currently provided by Onstar@ are:

Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment Emergency Services Roadside Assistance Stolen Vehicle Tracking AccidentAssist Remote Door Unlock Remote Diagnostics OnStar@ MED-NET (Requires separate activation and annual fee on some plans) Online and Personal Concierge Services Route Support RideAssist Information and Convenience Services

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Onstar@ Steering Wheel Controls

: If your vehicle is

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equipped with the steering wheel control buttons you can use them to interact with the Onstar@ system.

See the Onstar@ manual provided with your vehicle for more information.

Onstar@ Personal Calling With Onstar@ Personal Calling, you have a safer way to stay connected while driving. It’s a hands-free wireless phone that’s integrated into your vehicle. You can place calls nationwide using voice-activated dialing with no contracts, no roaming charges and no access fees. To find out more about Onstar@ Personal Calling, refer to the Onstar@ owner’s guide in your vehicle’s glove box, or call Onstar@ at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1 -888-466-7827). Onstar@ Virtual Advisor With Onstar@ Virtual Advisor you can listen to your favorite news, entertainment and information topics, such as traffic and weather reports, stock quotes and sports scores. You listen to your e-mail through your vehicle’s speakers, and reply with your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required prior to delivery of Onstar@ services and prepaid calling minutes are also required for Onstar@ Personal Calling and Onstar@ Virtual Advisor use. Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www.onstar.com.

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Storage Areas Your vehicle includes a number of storage compartments for storage of often-used items. Some vehicles have storage areas in the instrument panel. Use these spaces for items such as gloves or small books. Some models have a storage pocket on each of the front doors. Some vehicles have a storage area behind the seat.

Glove Box

To open your glove box, pull the lever upward and pull the door downward.

Cupholder(s)

Your vehicle may have cupholders located in the front console.

Center Overhead Console

Your vehicle may have an overhead console. The long overhead console has three storage compartments inside it and the short overhead console has one compartment inside it.

Installing a Garage Door Opener If you have the long overhead console, a garage door opener can be installed in the front overhead compartment. 1. Po install the garage door opener, first open the compartment door by pressing the release button forward.

2. Peel the protective

backing from the hook and loop patch. Press it firmly to the back of your garage door opener, as close to the center of the opener as possible.

3. Center the garage door opener activation button

over the console door button, and press the opener firmly into place. The pegs inside the compartment door are used to make sure the button on the compartment door will contact the control button on the garage door opener.

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4. Add one peg at a time

until, with the compartment door closed, the PUSH button on the compartment door will operate the garage door opener.

5. Now, with the

compartment door closed, press the button marked PUSH again to make sure the garage door opener operates properly.

6. With the garage door opener positioned properly

and the right number of pegs in place, you should only have to press the PUSH button slightly to operate the opener.

7. Adjust the position of the garage door opener and add or remove pegs, as needed, until the opener operates properly.

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Sunglasses Storage Compartment If you have the long overhead console, the center overhead compartment can be used to store your sunglasses.

To open the center compartment, press the release button located at the rear of the compartment door. Place your sunglasses in the compartment door with the lenses facing out. To open the rear compartment, press the release button located at the rear of the compartment door. The rear compartment can be used to store a small item, like a book.

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Front Storage Area Your vehicle may have a center armrest storage compartment in the front bench seat. To open it, fold down the armrest and press the latch handle located at the front of the armrest. Then, let the lid pop up and swing open. The storage compartment has a cassettekompact disc holder. The holder will store up to six compact disc cases and five cassette tape cases or a total of 1 1 cassette tape cases. If not used to store cassette or compact disc cases, the storage area can be used to store a laptop computer. To use the writing table, pull the latch at the rear of the table and swing the writing table forward. Use it to hold a pad of paper and a pen.

Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle may be equipped with a console compartment between the bucket seats. To open it, press the button and swing the console lid open. The console has a place to store tissues, pens and a clip to hold business cards. Your console may have a cupholder that swings down for the rear seat passengers to use. The front cupholder pulls out and swivels 180" to provide clearance between tall beverage containers and the manual transmission shift lever (if equipped). Your vehicle may have a compact disc holder in the console.

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Vehicle Personalization

Memory Seat

If your vehicle has this feature, then the controls for the memory function are located on the driver’s door.

These buttons are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver’s seat, both the driver’s and passenger’s outside mirror, and the radio station presets. The settings for these features can be personalized for both driver 1 and driver 2. Driver 1 or driver 2 corresponds to the memory buttons labeled land 2 on the driver’s door.

To store your memory seat, mirrors and radio presets, do the following:

1. Adjust the driver’s seat (including the seatback

recliner, lumbar, and side wing area), both of the outside mirrors, and the radio station presets to your preference.

2. Press and hold the 1 or 2 (for driver l o r 2) button of the memory control for three seconds. A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored.

To repeat the procedure for a second driver, follow the preceding steps, but press the other numbered memory control button. Each time button 1 or 2 is pressed and released while the vehicle is in PARK (P), a single chime will sound and the memory position will be recalled. If you use the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter your vehicle, the preset driver’s seat, mirror positions and the radio station presets will be recalled if programmed to do so through the Driver Information Center (DIC). The numbers on the back of the transmitters, 1 or 2, correspond to the numbers on the memory controls.

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The seat and mirror positions can also be recalled when placing the key in the ignition if programmed to do so through the Driver Information Center (DIC). To stop recall movement of the memory seat feature at any time, press one of the memory buttons or power seat controls. Easy Exit Seat The controls for this memory function are located on the driver’s door. li)l) This button is used to program and recall the desired driver’s seat position when exiting/entering the vehicle. The seat position, can be personalized for both driver 1 and driver 2.

To store the seat exit position for driver 1 or 2, do the following:

1. Select the desired driver number by pressing and releasing the 1 or 2 button. The seat will move to the stored memory position.

2. Adjust the seat to the desired exit position. 3. Press and hold the exit button of the memory

control for three seconds. A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored for the identified driver (1 or 2).

To use the seat exit position, do one of the following:

Press the exit button on the memory control. Or, if this feature is enabled (active) in the DIC, then removing the key from the ignition will cause the seat to move to the exit position.

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Section 3 Instrument Panel

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Instrument Panel Overview ..............................

Hazard Warning Flashers ................................ 3.6 -3-6 Other Warning Devices .................................. Horn ............................................................ -3-6 Tilt Wheel ..................................................... 3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......................... 3-7 Exterior Lamps ............................................ -3-1 3 Interior Lamps .............................................. 3-17 Accessory Power Outlets .............................. -3-1 8 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ........................ 3-19 Climate Controls ............................................ 3-20 Dual Climate Control System ......................... -3-21 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ........... 3-24 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ............. 3-30 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................ 3-31 Speedometer and Odometer ........................... 3-32 Tachometer ................................................. 3-32 Safety Belt Reminder Light ............................ -3-32 Air Bag Readiness Light ................................ 3-33 Air Bag Off Light .......................................... 3-33 Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator ................. 3-36 Battery Warning Light .................................... 3-38 Voltmeter Gage ............................................ 3-39 Up-Shift Light ............................................... 3-39 Brake System Warning Light .......................... 3-40

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ............ -3-41 Traction Off Light .......................................... 3.45 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage .................. 3.42 Transmission Temperature Gage ..................... 3.43 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................. 3.44 Oil Pressure Gage ........................................ 3.47 Cruise Control Light ...................................... 3.48 Four-Wheel-Drive Light .................................. 3.48 Tow/Haul Mode Light .................................... 3.48 Overdrive Disable ......................................... 3.48 Fuel Gage ................................................... 3.49 Low Fuel Warning Light ................................. 3-49 Driver Information Center (DIC) ....................... 3.50 DIC Operation and Displays ........................... 3.50 DIC Warnings and Messages ......................... 3.60 3.68

Audio System(s) .............................................

Setting the Time for Radios without Radio

Data Systems (RDS) .................................. 3.68

Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data

Systems (RDS) ......................................... 3-68 AM-FM Radio ............................................... 3.69 ...... 3.71 Radio with CD ......................... Radio with Cassette and CD ...... 3.82 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................ ......... 3.96 Rear Seat Entertainment System ................ 3.111

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Instrument Panel

Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ................................ 3.120 Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................ 3.121 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ..................... -3-122 DVD Distortion ............................................ 3.123 Understanding Radio Reception .................... 3.123 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ............... 3-123 Care of Your CDs and DVDs .................... 3-124

Care of Your CD and DVD Player ................. 3-125 Cleaning the Video Screen ........................... 3.125 Fixed Mast Antenna .................................... 3.125 XMTM Satellite Radio Antenna System .......... -3-125 DAB Radio Antenna System ......................... 3.125 Chime Level Adjustment ............................... 3.125

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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:

A. B. C.

E, F. H.

Dome Lamp Button Exterior Lamp Controls Air Outlets Automatic Transfer Case/Electronic Transfer Casenraction Assist System (TAS) Multifunction Lever Instrument Panel Cluster Gearshift Lever (Automatic Transmission) Tow/Haul Selector and Overdrive Disable (Allison Transmission Only) Button (If Equipped)

I. Audio System J. Comfort Control System K. Instrument Panel Fuse Block

L. M. N. 0 , P. R. S. T. U. v.

Hood Release Steering Wheel Control Buttons (If Equipped) Center Instrument Panel Utility Block Parking Brake Release Tilt Wheel Lever Lighter and Accessory Power Outlet Storage Area or Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped) Ashtray Manual Selectable Ride Control (If Equipped) 4WS Switch (If Equipped) Passenger Air Bag Off Switch Glove Box

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Hazard Warning Flashers

Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn't in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press the button again to turn the flashers off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won't work. Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can use them to warn others. Set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (I00 m) behind your vehicle. Horn To sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering wheel.

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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Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter your vehicle.

The tilt steering wheel lever is located on the lower left side of the column.

Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever

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

09 Turn and Lane Change Signals ED Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer - -

To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

Flash-to-Pass Feature

Windshield Wipers

Windshield Washer

0 ‘0 Cruise Control (If Equipped) For information on the exterior lamps, see Exterior Lamps on page 3-13.

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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 or a blown fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5- 1 1 1. Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each flash of the turn signal. To turn off the chime, move the turn signal lever to the off position. Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low to high beam, push the lever toward the instrument panel. To return the low-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction lever toward you. Then release it.

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

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.

To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. If you move the lever all the way up or down, and the arrow flashes at twice the normal rate, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers may not see your turn signal.

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Flash-To-Pass Feature This feature allows you to use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are off. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you. If your headlamps are off or on low-beam, your high-beam headlamps will turn on. They’ll stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you and the high-beam indicator on the instrument panel will come on. Release the lever to turn the high-beam headlamps off. Windshield Wipers 0 : OFF Q : MIST You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to mist. Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band on mist longer. You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The closer to the top of the lever, the shorter the delay.

For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you to the first solid band past the delay settings. position. For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to the second solid band past the delay settings. To stop the wipers, move the band to off position. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Windshield Washer There is a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunction lever. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return ’ your preset speed.

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

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Cruise Control

This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). If you apply your brakes, or press the clutch pedal (if equipped), the cruise control will disengage.

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.

0 : off I : On t : Resume/Accelerate

With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator.

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Setting Cruise Control

If you leave your cruise control on when you’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. Move the cruise control switch to on. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press in the set button at the end of the lever and

release it.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

The cruise light on the instrument panel will illuminate when the cruise control is engaged. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake or press the clutch pedal (if equipped). This, of course, disengages the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from on to resume/accelerate briefly. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate briefly, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at resume/accelerate.

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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 the set button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. Move the cruise switch from on to resume/accelerate. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to resume/accelerate briefly. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.

Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control

Press and hold the set button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, press the set button briefly. Each time you do this, you’ll go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.

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Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may want 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 turn off the cruise control:

Step lightly on the brake pedal. Step lightly on the clutch pedal (if equipped). Move the cruise control switch to off.

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

Exterior Lamps

The switch on the driver’s side of your instrument panel operates the exterior lamps. Turn the control clockwise to operate the lamps. The exterior lamp switch has four positions:

0 (OFF): Turning the switch to this position turns off

the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamps. An indicator light will illuminate when the position is selected.

(Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this

AUTO (Automatic): Turning the control to this position puts the system into automatic headlamp mode. An indicator light will illuminate when this position is selected. too: position turns on the parking lamps, together with the following: 0 Sidemarker Lamps 0 Taillamps 0 License Plate Lamps

Instrument Panel Lights

0 Roof Marker Lamps (If Equipped)

a (Headlamps): Turning the switch to this position

turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. You can switch your headlamps from high to low-beam by pushing the turn signal/high-beam lever towards the instrument panel. A circuit breaker protects your headlamps. If you have an electrical overload, your headlamps will flicker on and off. Have your headlamp wiring checked right away if this happens.

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Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, your automatic headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and the instrument panel lights. The radio lights will also be dim. Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor located on the top of the instrument panel in the defroster grille. Be sure it is not covered, or the system will be on whenever the ignition is on. The system may also turn on your headlamps when driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast weather or a tunnel. This is normal. There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp systems so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system. The DRL and automatic headlamp system will only be affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than the delay. If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is bright enough outside. During that delay, your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure your instrument panel 3-1 4

brightness control is in the full bright position. See "Instrument Panel Brightness Control" under lnterior Lamps on page 3- 17. To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp system off, turn the control to the off position. You may be able to turn off your automatic headlamp system. See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) later in this section for more information. You may be able to turn off your Automatic Headlamp System. See "Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)" later in this section for more information. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need them. Lamps On Reminder A reminder chime will sound when your headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on and your ignition is off, in LOCK, ACCESSORY, or your door is open. To disable the chime, turn the light off then back on. Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada.

The DRL system will come on when conditions are met:

the following

the ignition is on, the exterior lamps control is in AUTO, the automatic transmission is not in PARK (P), and

9 the light sensor determines it is daytime. When the DRL are on, only your DRL lamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. The instrument panel won’t be lit up either. When it begins to get dark, the automatic headlamp system will switch from DRL to the headlamps or the last chosen headlamp setting that was used. When you turn the headlamp switch off, the headlamps will go off, and your DRL lamps will illuminate, provided it is not dark outside. To idle an automatic transmission equipped vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake. Shifting the transmission into PARK (P) will also allow you to idle the vehicle with the DRL off. The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake or shift the transmission out of PARK (P). To idle a manual transmission equipped vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake. The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake.

Fog Lamps If your vehicle has fog lamps, use them for better vision in foggy or misty conditions.

The fog lamp button is located on the left side of your instrument panel.

Your parking lamps and/or low-beam headlamps must be on for your fog lamps to work. Press the button to turn the fog lamps on. Press the button again to turn them off. An indicator light will glow in the button when the fog lamps are on. Remember, fog lamps alone will not give off as much light as your headlamps. Never use the fog lamps in the dark without turning on the headlamps.

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The fog lamps will go off whenever the high-beam headlamps come on. When the high beams go off, the fog lamps will come on again. The fog lamps will be cancelled after the ignition is turned off. If you still want to use the fog lamps after you restart the vehicle, you will need to press the fog lamp button again Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch If your vehicle has this feature, this switch includes wiring provisions for a dealer or a qualified service center to install an auxiliary roof lamp.

If your vehicle has this switch, your vehicle may have the snow plow prep package. For further information see “Snow Plow Prep Package”. Cargo Lamp

The cargo lamp button is located on the left side of the instrument panel.

This switch is located on the center of the instrument panel near the comfort controls.

Press the button to turn the cargo lamp on. Press the button again to turn it off. An indicator light on the instrument panel will illuminate when the cargo lamp is turned on and the ignition key is turned to RUN.

When the switch wiring is connected to an auxiliary roof mounted lamp, pressing the switch will activate the lamp and illuminate an indicator light near the switch. Pressing the switch again will turn off the roof mounted lamp.

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Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control 6:: This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The thumbwheel for this feature is located next to the headlamp control. Turn the thumbwheel up to adjust the instrument panel lights. Turn the thumbwheel up to return the radio display to full brightness when the headlamps or parking lamps are on. To turn on the dome lamps, turn the thumbwheel all the way up. Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when you remove the key from the ignition. The lights will not come on if the dome override button is pressed in.

Entry Lighting Your vehicle is equipped with an illuminated entry feature. When a door is opened, the dome lamps will come on if the dome override button is in the out position. If the dome override button is pressed in, the lamps will not come on. Front Reading Lamps (If Equipped)

The reading lamps are located on the overhead console.

To turn on the reading lamps, press the button located next to each lamp. To turn them off, press the button again. The lamps can be adjusted to point in the direction you want them to go.

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Dome Lamps The dome lamps will come on when you open a door. You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning the thumbwheel, located next to the exterior lamps control, all the way up. In this position, the dome lamps will remain on whether the doors are opened or closed. %: You can use the dome override button, located below the exterior lamps control, to set the dome lamps to come on automatically when the doors are opened, or remain off. To turn the lamps off, press the button into the in position. With the button in this position, the dome lamps will remain off when the doors are open. To return the lamps to automatic operation, press the button again and return it to the out position. With the button in this position, the dome lamps will come on when you open a door. Battery Run-Down Protection This feature shuts off the dome, reading, glove box, and underhood lamps if they are left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is off. The cargo lamp will shut off after 20 minutes. This will keep your battery from running down.

Accessory Power Outlets With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. Your vehicle may have two accessory power outlets, or may have one accessory power outlet located near the cigarette lighter, if equipped. The cigarette lighter is designed to fit only in the receptacle to the right of the accessory power outlet. To use the outlet, lift the cover. When not using it, always close the cover. Certain power accessory plugs may not be compatible to 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.

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When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. 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. Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may be equipped with a front ashtray located near the center of the instrument panel. Pull on the door to open it. 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.

To remove the front ashtray, pull the ashtray toward you. To replace the ashtray, place the ashtray on the slides at the side of its location in the instrument panel. To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way, and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back out by itself. 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.

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Climate Controls

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Fan Knob The fan knob on the left side of the control panel adjusts the fan speed. To increase airflow, turn the knob clockwise. To decrease airflow, turn it counterclockwise. To turn the fan off, turn the knob to the off position.

0 (Off): If the fan is off, outside air will still enter the

vehicle, and will be directed based on the position of the mode knob. The temperature can also be adjusted using the temperature knob.

Temperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area. Turn the knob clockwise toward the red area for warmer air. Turn the knob counterclockwise toward the blue area for cooler air. Mode Knob The right knob on the control panel allows you to choose the direction of air delivery. f;' (Vent): This setting directs the air through the instrument panel outlets. +2 (Bi-Level): Air is delivered through the floor outlets

as well as the instrument panel outlets. The flow can be divided between vent and floor outlets depending upon where the knob is placed between the settings.

(Floor): This setting directs most of the air through

the floor outlets, and the rest of the air is divided between the windshield defroster outlets and the side window defroster outlets.

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9 (Defog): Airflow is delivered through the floor outlets, the windshield defroster outlets and the side window defroster outlets. The air flow can be divided between floor and defrost depending upon where the knob is placed between the settings.

(Defrost): This setting directs most air through the

windshield defroster outlets, side window defroster outlets and some through the floor outlets. Dual Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle.

8f? (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob to the off position to turn off the fan. If the knob is in off outside air will still enter the vehicle, and will be directed based on the position of the mode knob. The temperature can also be adjusted using the temperature levers. 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: ;i’ (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel vents. +2 (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel vents; then directs most of the remaining air to the floor vents. A little air is directed toward the windshield and the side window vents. Cooler air is directed to the upper vents and warmer air to the floor vents.

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

floor vents with a little air directed to the windshield and the side window vents.

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e (Recirculation): The recirculation mode is used to

recirculate the air inside of your vehicle. Use this mode to help prevent outside odors and/or dust from entering your vehicle or to help cool the air inside of your vehicle more quickly. Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off. The light on the recirculation button will illuminate. Recirculation cannot be used in floor, blend or defrost modes. An indicator on the button will light up, flash three times and turn off when recirculation is selected in these modes.The air-conditioning compressor will also come on when this mode is activated. While in recirculation mode the windows may fog when the weather is cold and damp. To clear the fog, select either the blend or defrost mode and increase fan speed. Temperature Control Driver’s Side: The lever on the left side of the climate control panel is used to raise or lower the temperature on the driver’s side of the vehicle. This lever also adjusts the temperature to the center console outlets (if equipped). Passenger’s Side: The lever on the right side of the climate control panel is used to raise or lower the temperature on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.

a (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the

air-conditioning system on or off. When the button is pressed, an indicator light will come on and the system will begin to cool and dehumidify the air inside of your vehicle. You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again. This is normal.

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Defogging and Defrosting There are two modes to choose from to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select one of the following modes: +3 (Defog): This mode directs the air to the floor outlets, windshield and the side window vents. The air conditioning compressor will run automatically to dehumidify the air to prevent window fogging. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode.

9 (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. The air conditioning compressor will run automatically to dehumidify the air to prevent window fogging. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in defrost mode.

Rear Window Defogger The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass. The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. @ (Rear): 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. The rear window defogger will automatically turn off several minutes after the button is pressed. Pressing the button while the defogger is running can also turn off the defogger. If your vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors this button will activate them. 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 air outlets located in the center and on the side of your instrument panel to direct the airflow. Your vehicle has air outlets that allow you to adjust the direction and amount of airflow inside the vehicle. Move the louvers up or down. Use the thumbwheel next to or underneath the outlet to close the louvers. For the most efficient airflow and temperature control, keep the outlet in the fully opened position. Rear seat outlets can be used to adjust airflow toward either seating area, the floor or upward. Move the center louvers up or down to direct the airflow.

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Dual Automatic Climate Control System Your vehicle may have the optional dual automatic climate control system. With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle.

Operation Tips

Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle. Adding outside equipment to the front of your vehicle, such as hood-air deflectors, etc., may affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system. Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle.

If your vehicle is equipped with the dual automatic climate control system, memory seats, and memory mirrors, you can store and recall the climate control settings for temperature, air delivery mode, and fan speed for two different drivers. The personal choice settings recalled are determined by the transmitter used to enter the vehicle. After the button with the unlock symbol on a remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, the climate control will adjust to the last settings of the identified driver. The settings can also be

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changed by pressing one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) located on the driver’s door. When adjustments are made, the new settings are automatically saved

for that driver. v (Fan): Press this button to increase or 0 (Off): Press this button to turn off the entire climate

decrease the fan speed.

control system. Outside air will still enter the vehicle, and will be directed to the floor. This direction can be changed by pressing the mode button. The temperature can also be adjusted using either temperature knob. Press the up or down arrows on the fan switch, the defrost button, the AUTO button, or the air conditioning button to turn the system on when it is off.

% *# (Mode): Press this button to manually select the air delivery mode to the floor, panel, or windshield outlets. This system will stay in the selected mode until the mode button is pressed again, or the AUTO button, defrost button, or the off button is pressed. Air delivery mode can be adjusted while the system is off. A five second status display will indicate the current mode. Display: In the full AUTO mode, the automatic dual climate control system display will show the driver set temperature and an arrow pointing to the driver’s side. An arrow pointing to the passenger’s side will display if both sides are set to the same temperature. If the temperature settings are not the same, the opposite side temperature

setting will be displayed for an additional five seconds. During the five second status display the current mode and blower speed will be displayed. Driver’s Side Temperature Knob: Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to manually raise or lower the temperature on the driver’s side of the vehicle. The display will show the temperature setting decreasing or increasing and an arrow pointing to the driver. The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off. If the passenger’s set temperature has not been adjusted this knob controls both the driver’s and passenger’s air temperature. The temperature to the rear seat area is controlled by using this knob. Passenger’s Side Temperature Knob: Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to manually raise or lower the temperature on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The display will show the temperature setting decreasing or increasing and an arrow pointing to the passenger. The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off. Once this knob is used, the passenger’s temperature will remain independent of the driver’s until the AUTO button is pressed and held for approximately four seconds.

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2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature.

To find your comfort setting, start with a 74°F (23°C) temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate. Turn the driver’s or passenger’s side temperature knob to adjust the temperature setting as necessary. If you choose the temperature setting of 60°F (1 5°C) the system will remain at the maximum cooling setting. If you choose the temperature setting of 90°F (32°C) the system will remain at the maximum heat setting. Choosing either maximum setting will not cause the vehicle to heat or cool any faster. Be careful not to cover the sensor located on the top of the instrument panel near the windshield. This sensor regulates air temperature based on sun load, and ais0 turns on your headlamps. To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available. The length of delay depends on the engine coolant temperature. Pressing the fan switch will override this delay and change the fan to a selected speed.

Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation is active the system will control the inside temperature, the air delivery, and the fan speed. Use the steps below to place the entire system in automatic mode: 1. Press the AUTO button.

When AUTO is selected, the display will change to show the current driver’s set temperature, delivery mode and fan speed. Press the AUTO button again within five seconds to display the passenger’s set temperature. If the driver and passenger’s temperature settings are not the same, the opposite side temperature setting will be displayed for an additional five seconds. To make the passenger’s temperature the same as the driver’s press and hold the AUTO button for approximately four seconds. When auto is selected, the air conditioning operation and air inlet will be automatically controlled. The air conditioning compressor will run when the outside temperature is over approximately 40°F (4°C). The air inlet will normally be set to outside air. If it’s hot outside, the air inlet may automatically switch to recirculate inside air to help quickly cool down your vehicle. The light on the button will illuminate in recirculation.

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Manual Operation To change the current setting, select one of the

following: v (Fan): This button allows you to manually

(Mode): Press this button to manually change the

adjust the fan speed. Press the up arrow to increase fan speed and the down arrow to decrease fan speed. @* 4# direction of the airflow in your vehicle; keep pressing the button until the desired mode appears on the display. If you press the mode button to select an air delivery mode, the display will change to show you the selected air mode delivery. The display will then show the current status of the system. When the system is turned off, the display will go blank after displaying the current status of the system. ;f’ (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel vents. +2 (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel vents, then directs the remaining air to the floor vents. A little air is directed toward the windshield and the side window vents. Cooler air is directed to the upper vents and warmer air to the floor vents.

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

floor vents. Some air also comes out of the defroster and side window vents. Use this mode to send air to the rear of the vehicle. Keep the area under the front seats free of objects that could obstruct airflow to the rear of the vehicle. The recirculation button cannot be selected in the floor mode.

(Recirculation): Press

this button to turn the

recirculation mode on or off. The recirculation mode is used to limit the amount of outside air entering your vehicle. This is helpful when you are trying to prevent outside odors and/or dust from entering your vehicle, or to help cool the air inside of your vehicle more quickly. When this mode is on, inside air will recirculate throughout your vehicle. When this button is pressed, an indicator light in the button will also come on to let you know that it is activated. If you select recirculation while in defrost, defog, or floor, the light on the button will flash and go out to let you know this is not allowed. This is to prevent windshield fogging. 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, select defog or front defrost mode.

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.#t AJC (Air Conditioning): Press this button to manually turn the air-conditioning system on or off. When the system is selected, or in AUTO mode the system will automatically begin to cool and dehumidify the air inside of your vehicle. If you select air conditioning off while in front defrost, GI defog mode the air conditioning off symbol will flash to let you know this is not allowed. You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again. This is normal. &$ (Air Conditioning Off): When you turn the air conditioning off, this symbol will appear on the display. When the air conditioning is selected or in AUTO mode, the system will run the air conditioning automatically. Defogging and Defrosting You can use either defog or front defrost to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture. Use the front defrost button to defrost the front windshield. +3 (Defog): Use this setting to clear the windows of fog or moisture. Press the mode button to select this setting. This setting will deliver air to the floor and windshield outlets. 3-28

front defrost button to

@ (Front Defrost): Press the defrost the windshield. The system will automatically control the fan speed if you select defrost from AUTO mode. If the outside temperature is 40°F (4°C) or warmer, your air conditioning compressor will automatically run to help dehumidify the air and dry the windshield. Rear Window Defogger The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass. The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window.

(Rear): 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. The rear window defogger will turn off approximately 10 minutes after the button is pressed. If you need additional warming time, press the button again. If you vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors this button will activate them. Nofice: Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the defogger and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid.

Outlet Adjustment

Operation Tips

Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle. Adding outside equipment to the front of your vehicle, such as hood-air deflectors, etc., may affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system. Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle.

dse the air outlets located in the center and on the side of your instrument panel to direct the airflow. Your vehicle has air outlets that allow you to adjust the direction and amount of airflow inside the vehicle. Move the louvers up or down. Use the thumbwheel next to or underneath the outlet to close the louvers. For the most efficient airflow and temperature control, keep the outlet in the fully opened position. If your vehicle is equipped with rear seat outlets they can be used to adjust airflow toward either seating area, the floor, or upward. Move the center louver up or down to direct the airflow.

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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 also has a driver information system that works along with the warning lights and gages. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-50.

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Instrument Panel Cluster

United States Heavy Duty Automatic Transmission version shown. Canada, Light Duty Automatic and Manual

Transmission Clusters similar.

Your instrument 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 you have and many other things YOU’II need to know to drive safely and economically.

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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 kilometers (used in Canada). Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero. Press the reset button to toggle between the trip odometer and the regular odometer. Holding the reset button for two seconds while the trip odometer is displayed will reset it. To display the odometer reading with the ignition off, press the reset button. Engine Hour Meter Display The odometer can also display the number of hours the engine has run. To display the hour meter, turn the ignition off, press and hold the reset button for at least four seconds. The hour meter will be displayed for up to 30 seconds, or until the ignition is turned on. Tachometer Your tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). 3-32

Notice: On vehicles with a manual transmission, if you operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning areas, your vehicle’s engine or other parts of your vehicle could be damaged. Damage to your engine or vehicle caused by operating the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning areas isn’t covered by your vehicle warranty. Don’t operate the tachometer in the shaded warning areas. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for 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.

If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on.

Air Bag Readiness Light

Air Bag Off Light

When you turn the right front passenger’s air bag off, this light will be lit and stay lit to remind you that the air bag has been turned off. This light will go off when you turn the air bag back on again. See Air Bag Off Switch on page 1-68 for more on this, including important safety information. The AIR BAG OFF light will look like one of the following illustrations.

There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, 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 passenger sensing system (if equipped), the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see Air Bag Systems on page 1-61.

1 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.

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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.

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Canada without Passenger Sensing System

If the right front passenger’s air bag is turned off for a person who isn’t in a risk group identified by the national government, that person won’t have the extra protection of an air bag. In a crash, the air bag wouldn’t be able to inflate and help protect the person sitting there. Don’t turn off the passenger’s air bag unless the person sitting there is in a risk group. See ”Air Bag Off Switch” in the Index for more on this, including important safety information.

If the air bag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the air bag, it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system. The right front passenger’s air bag could inflate even though the switch is off.

CAUTION:

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Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system your rearview mirror will have a passenger air bag status indicator.

PASSENGER AIR BAG

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Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator - United States

If your vehicle is a regular cab pickup and this ever happens, don’t let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of a passenger air bag risk group sit in the right front passenger’s position (for example, don’t secure a rear-facing child restraint in your vehicle) until you have your vehicle serviced. If your vehicle is an extended cab pickup and this ever happens, don’t let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of the passenger air bag risk group sit in the right front passenger’s position (for example, don’t secure a rear-facing child restraint in your vehicle) until you have your vehicle serviced.

Passenger Air Bag Indicator - Canada

Status

When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, the passenger air bag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds

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as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger’s frontal air bag. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger air bag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal air bag is enabl (may inflate).

If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger air bag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system or the air bag off switch has turned off the right front passenger’s air bag. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-74 or Air Bag Off Switch on page 1-68 for more on this, including important safety information.

If the ON indicator comes on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger’s seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger’s frontal air bag. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. Don’t use a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat unless the air bag has been turned off.

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If the right front passenger’s air bag is 1 off for a person who isn’t in a risk group identified by the national government, that person won’t have the extra protection of an air bag. In a crash, the air bag wouldn’t be able to inflate and help protect the person sitting there. Don’t turn off the passenger’s air bag unless the person sitting there is in a risk group. See ”Air Bag Off Switch” in the Index for more on this, including important safety information.

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If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service.

Battery Warning Light

If this light is displayed when the engine is running, you may have a problem with your charging system.

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ldicatc and the air bag

readiness light ever come on together, it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger seat may not have the protection of the air bag. See ”Air Bag Readiness Light” in the Index.

The battery display will also stay on while the key is in RUN until the engine is started. If the light 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 light displayed could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with this light displayed, it helps to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and the air conditioner.

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Voltmeter Gage

When your engine is not running, but the ignition is in RUN, this gage shows your battery’s state of charge in DC volts. When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system. Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range. Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an extended period. This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle. As engine speeds are increased, this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power.

You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Up-Shift Light

This light is used on some models with manual transmissions.

The shift indicator light will help you get the best fuel economy.

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Brake System Warning Light With the ignition on, the brake system warning light will flash when you set the parking brake. The light will flash if the parking brake doesn’t release fully. If you try to drive with the parking brake engaged, a chime will sound when the vehicle speed is qreater than 3 mph (5 km/h). 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 and a chime sounds there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.

BRAKE

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Canada

This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a 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 Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-53.

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’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.

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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

Traction Off Light

With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s 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 the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs service. You will also hear a chime sound when the light is on steady. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes. In addition to both lights, you will also hear a chime sound on the first occurrence of a problem and each time the car is shut off and then restarted. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-40 earlier in this section.

If you have the Traction Assist System, this light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition to RUN.

If the light doesn’t come on then, the system may require service; have it fixed so it will be there to warp you if the system is turned off. If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, there may be a problem with your Traction Assist System and your vehicle may need service. When this light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.

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The traction off light may come on for the following reasons:

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

If you turn the system off by pressing the TAS on/off button located to the left of the steering wheel, the light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again; the light should go off. If you move the shift lever to FIRST (I), the light will come on and stay on to indicate that the traction system is off. This is normal operation. To turn the system back on, move the shift lever back to a position other than FIRST (1); the light should go off. See Traction Assist System (TAS) on page 4-9. The light will come on and stay on if the TAS automatic engagement feature has been turned off. To turn the system on, press the TAS off/on button; the light should go off. To turn the automatic engagement feature back on, see Traction Assist System (TAS) on page 4-9. If the Traction Assist System is affected by an anti-lock brake system, TAS or engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the light will come on. Have your vehicle serviced. If the vehicle is driven over an extremely rough road, the system will turn off and the light will come on. The light will go off a few seconds after the rough road conditions go away or when the vehicle comes to a complete stop. This is normal operation.

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Canada

I'his gage shows the engine coolant temperature. It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is working. During a majority of the operation, the gage will read 21 0°F (lOO°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. 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 5-36.

Transmission Temperature Gage

United States

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Your vehicle may be equipped with a transmission temperature gage. When your ignition is on, the gage shows the temperature of the transmission fluid. The normal operating range is from 100°F (38°C) to about 265°F (1 30°C).

At approximately 265°F (13O"C), the driver information center will display a TRANSMISSION HOT message and the transmission will enter a transmission protection mode. When the transmission enters the protection mode, you may notice a change in the transmission shifting patterns. The transmission will return to normal shifting patterns when the transmission fluid temperature falls below 260°F (1 27°C). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-50 for further information. If your vehicle has an Allison transmission, and the fluid reaches temperatures of approximately 275°F (1 35°C) or greater, the driver information center will display a TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE warning message and a chime will sound until the temperature falls below 265°F (129°C) degrees. Pull the vehicle off the roadway when it is safe to do so. Set the parking brake, place the transmission in PARK (P) and allow the engine to idle until the transmission temperature falls below 265°F (129°C). If the transmission continues to operate above 265°F (13O"C), contact your nearest dealer or the GM Roadside Assistance Center. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6. Notices If you keep driving your vehicle with the transmission temperature gage above the normal operating range, you can damage the transmission. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered under your warranty.

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The following situations can cause the transmission to operate at higher temperatures:

Towing a trailer Hot outside air temperatures Hauling a large or heavy load Low transmission fluid level High transmission fluid level Restricted air flow to the radiator and the auxiliary transmission oil cooler (if equipped).

A temporary solution to hotter transmission operating temperatures may be to let the transmission cool down. If the transmission is operated at higher temperatures on a frequent basis, see Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-5 for the proper transmission maintenance intervals.

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light

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, transmission, 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 doesn’t 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. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required. Light On Steady - An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required.

If the Light is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle:

Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accelerations. 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 drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service.

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If the Light Is On Steady You 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. 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 5-5. 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. 3-46

Maintenance

If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed. Emissions Inspection and 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, see your dealer or qualified service center to prepare the vehicle for inspection.

Oil Pressure Gage

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The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range.

A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon as possible. See Oil Pressure Low under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3- and h g i n e Oil on page 5- 17.

Don’t 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.

Notice: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty.

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Cruise Control Light

Tow/HauI Mode Light

The cruise light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. See “Cruise Control” under Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever on page 3-7.

This light is displayed when the tow/haul mode has been activated.

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For more information, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-66. Overdrive Disable

This light will illuminate when the overdrive disable feature is activated. The overdrive disable feature will prevent your vehicle from shifting into fifth (5) gear.

Four-Wheel-Drive Light

The four-wheel drive indicator will light up when you shift a manual transfer case into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages.

Some delay between shifting and the indicator’s lighting is normal. See Four-wheel Drive on page 2-35 for more information.

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Fuel Gage

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When the ignition is on, the fuel gage 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. When the fuel tank is low the Low Fuel message will appear. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-50.

Here are some situations you may experience with your fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage.

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.

If you have a diesel engine, see Fuel Gage in the Diesel Engine Supplement. Low Fuel Warning Light The light next to the fuel gage will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. This light comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. To turn it off, add fuel to the fuel tank. See Fuel on page 5-5.

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Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is located on the instrument panel cluster above the steering wheel. The DIC can display information such as the trip odometer, fuel economy and personalization features.

A (Trip Information): This button will display the odometer, personal trip odometer, business trip odometer, hourmeter, annual log and the timer.

B (Fuel Information): This button will display the current range, average fuel economy, instant fuel economy and engine oil life.

C (Personalization): This button will change personal options available on your vehicle.

D (Select): This button resets certain functions and

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turns off or acknowledges messages on the DIC. If your vehicle is not equipped with the DIC steering wheel buttons you will not have all of the features listed above, and you will turn off, or acknowledge DIC messages by using the trip odometer reset stem located on the instrument panel cluster. DIC Operation and Displays The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short delay the DIC will display the current driver and the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. If a problem is detected, a warning message will appear on the display. Pressing the select button will acknowledge any current warning or service messages. The DIC has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the four buttons on the DIC. These buttons are trip information, fuel information, personalization and select. The button functions are detailed in the following. If your vehicle is not equipped with the DIC steering wheel buttons not all of the features listed will be available on your vehicle.

Trip Information Button Use the trip information button to scroll through the SEASON ODOMETER, PERSONAL TRIP ON/OFF, BUSINESS TRIP ONDFF, HOURMETER, ANNUAL LOG and TIMER. If the personal trip and/or the business trip are set to ON, you will also be able to scroll through more messages. See Personal Trip and Business Trip next for more information. If your vehicle is not equipped with the DIC steering wheel buttons you can select the trip information by pressing the trip odometer reset stem on the instrument panel cluster. Personal Trip If the PERSONAL TRIP is on (turn it on or off by pressing the select button) you will also be able to scroll through the following: 0 PERSONAL: XX MI - This shows the current

distance traveled since the last reset for the personal trip odometer in either miles or kilometers. 0 PERSONAL: XX.X MPG - This shows the amount

of fuel used for the personal trip. PERSONAL: AVG ECONOMY - This shows how many miles per gallon of fuel your vehicle is getting for the personal trip based on current and past driving conditions.

PERSONAL: AVG MPH - This shows the vehicle’s average speed for the personal trip. PERSONAL: % ANNUAL - This shows the ratio of personal trip miles to annual miles as a percent. You can reset the personal trip odometer by pressing and holding the trip odometer reset stem. Business Trip If the BUSINESS TRIP is on (turn it on or off by pressing the select button) you will also be able to scroll through the following:

BUSINESS: XX MI - This shows the current distance traveled since the last reset for the business trip odometer in either miles or kilometers. BUSINESS: XX.X MPG - This shows the amount of fuel used for the business trip.