2005 Chevrolet Silverado Owners Manual

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shift lever. Up-Shift Light If you have a manual transmission, you may have a shift light. This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions allow. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on. While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator. If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and is equipped with a manual transmission, disregard the SHIFT light when the transfer case is in 4-Wheel Low. Ignore the SHIFT light when you downshift. Four-Wheel Drive If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To get the most satisfaction out of four-wheel drive, you must be familiar with its operation. Read the part that follows before using four-wheel drive. See the appropriate text for the transfer case in your vehicle. Notice: Driving on clean, dry pavement in four-wheel drive for an extended period of time may cause premature wear on your vehicle’s powertrain. Do not drive on clean, dry pavement in four-wheel drive on pavement for extended periods of time. Front Axle Locking Feature The front axle locks and unlocks automatically when you shift the transfer case. Some delay for the axle to lock or unlock is normal. Manual Transfer Case The transfer case shift lever is on the ﬂoor to the right of the driver. Use this lever to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. 2-37 A 4WD indicator light will illuminate when you shift into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. See Four-Wheel-Drive Light on page 3-48. Some delay between shifting and the indicator’s lighting is normal. Recommended Transfer Case Settings Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions 4LO 4HI 2HI Normal Severe Extreme YES YES YES Vehicle in Tow* YES *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-63 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-62 for further information. 2-38 An indicator light near the lever shows you the transfer case settings: 2-Wheel High (2HI): This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations. Your front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive. This setting also provides the best fuel economy. 4-Wheel High (4HI): Use 4HI when you need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. This setting also engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle. This is the best setting to use when plowing snow. {CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P), or if you have a manual transmission, even if you are in gear. You or someone else could be seriously injured. Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL. See Parking Brake on page 2-49. NEUTRAL (N): Shift to this setting only when your vehicle needs to be towed. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-63 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-62. 4-Wheel Low (4LO): This setting also engages your front axle and delivers extra torque. You may never need 4LO. It sends maximum power to all four wheels. You might choose 4LO if you are driving off-road in deep sand, deep mud, deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills. When operating in 4LO, the gear ratio is extra deep when compared to 4HI. The transmission gear shift feel will be exaggerated. You can shift from 2-Wheel High (2HI) to 4-Wheel High (4HI) or from 4-Wheel High (4HI) to 2-Wheel High (2HI) while the vehicle is moving. Your front axle will engage faster if you take your foot off of the accelerator for a couple of seconds after you shift. In extremely cold weather, it may be necessary to stop or slow the vehicle to shift into 4-Wheel High (4HI). When Using the Manual Transfer Case (cid:127) All shifts should be made using quick motions. Slow shifts may make it harder to shift. (cid:127) You may notice that it is harder to shift when the vehicle is cold. When the vehicle warms up the shifting will return to normal. (cid:127) While in 4-Wheel High (4HI) or 4-Wheel Low (4LO) you may experience reduced fuel economy. (cid:127) Avoid driving in 4-Wheel Drive on clean, dry pavement. It may cause your tires to wear faster, and make your transfer case harder to shift and run noisier. 2-39 Shifting from 2HI to 4HI (cid:127) Shifts between 2HI and 4HI can be made at any vehicle speed. It is easiest to shift the transfer case when maintaining a constant speed or a slight acceleration. If possible, avoid shifting while slowing down, as it will may make it harder to shift. (cid:127) Shift your transfer case lever in one continuous motion into either the 4HI or 2HI position. In extremely cold weather, it may be necessary to slow or stop the vehicle to shift into 4HI until your vehicle has warmed up. (cid:127) While in 4HI, your vehicle can be driven at any posted legal speed limit. Shifting In or Out of 4LO Notice: Shifting the transfer case into 4LO while moving at speeds faster than 3 mph (5 km/h) may cause premature wear to the transfer case, and may cause the gears to grind. To avoid causing premature wear, and grinding the gears, do not shift the transfer case into 4LO while the vehicle is moving faster than 3 mph (5 km/h). Shifts into 4LO can be made with the vehicle at a stop, or while slowly rolling about 1 to 3 mph (2 to 5 km/h). (cid:127) Shift the automatic transmission into NEUTRAL (N), or with a manual transmission, press the clutch pedal, or shift into NEUTRAL. (cid:127) Shift the transfer case shift lever in one continuous motion into the 4LO position. (cid:127) When in 4LO do not drive faster than 45 mph. This will reduce wear and extend the life of your transfer case. 2-40 (cid:127) (cid:127) Shifting In or Out of NEUTRAL 1. With the vehicle running and the engine at an idle set the parking brake. 2. Place the transmission into NEUTRAL (N). Shift the transfer case in one continuous motion into or out of the NEUTRAL (N) position. Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case buttons are located to the left of the instrument panel cluster. Use these switches to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. Recommended Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal Variable Severe Extreme Vehicle in Tow* Transfer Case Settings 2HI YES AUTO 4WD YES 4HI 4LO YES YES YES *See “Recreational Vehicle Towing” in the Index for further information. You can choose among four driving settings: AUTO 4WD: This setting is ideal for use when road conditions are variable. When driving your vehicle in AUTO 4WD, the front axle is engaged, but the vehicle’s power is sent to the rear wheels. When the vehicle senses a loss of traction, the system will automatically engage four-wheel drive. Driving in this mode results in slightly lower fuel economy than 2HI. 2-41 h (2HI): This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations. Your front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive. This setting also provides the best fuel economy. G (4HI): Use 4HI when you need extra traction, such a on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. This setting also engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle. This is the best setting to use when plowing snow. g (4LO): This setting also engages your front axle and delivers extra torque. You may never need 4LO. It sends maximum power to all four wheels. You might choose 4LO if you are driving off-road in deep sand, deep mud, deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills. When operating in 4LO, the gear ratio is extra deep when compared to 4HI. The transmission gear shift feel will be exaggerated. {CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P). You or someone else could be seriously injured. Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL. See Parking Brake on page 2-49. NEUTRAL: Shift the vehicle’s transfer case to NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-63 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-62 for more information. Indicator lights in the switches show which setting your transfer case is in. The indicator lights will come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition and one will stay on. If the lights do not come on, you should take your vehicle to your dealer for service. An indicator light will ﬂash while the transfer case is being shifted. It will remain illuminated when the shift is complete. If for some reason the transfer case cannot make a requested shift, it will return to the last chosen setting. 2-42 If the SERVICE 4WD message stays on, you should take your vehicle to your dealer for service. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-54 for further information. Shifting into 4HI or AUTO 4WD Press and release the 4HI or AUTO 4WD switch. This can be done at any speed (except when shifting from 4LO), and the indicator light will ﬂash while shifting. It will remain illuminated when the shift is completed. Shifting into 2HI Press and release the 2HI switch. This can be done at any speed (except when shifting from 4LO). Shifting into 4LO To shift to 4LO, the ignition must be in RUN and the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). The preferred method for shifting into 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Press and release the 4LO switch. You must wait for the 4LO indicator light to stop ﬂashing and remain illuminated before shifting your transmission in gear. Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before the 4LO indicator light has stopped ﬂashing could damage the transfer case. To help avoid damaging your vehicle, always wait for the 4LO indicator light to stop ﬂashing before shifting the transmission into gear. It is typical for your vehicle to exhibit signiﬁcant engagement noise and bump when shifting between 4LO and 4HI ranges or from NEUTRAL with the engine running. If the 4LO switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the 4LO indicator light will ﬂash for 30 seconds and not complete the shift unless your vehicle is moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) and the transmission is in NEUTRAL (N). After 30 seconds the transfer case will shift to 4HI mode. 2-43 Shifting Out of 4LO To shift from 4LO to 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 2HI your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N) and the ignition in RUN. The preferred method for shifting out of 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Press and release the 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 2HI switch. You must wait for the 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 2HI indicator light to stop ﬂashing and remain illuminated before shifting your transmission into gear. Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before the 4LO indicator light has stopped ﬂashing could damage the transfer case. To help avoid damaging your vehicle, always wait for the 4LO indicator light to stop ﬂashing before shifting the transmission into gear. It is typical for your vehicle to exhibit signiﬁcant engagement noise and bump when shifting between 4LO and 4HI ranges or from NEUTRAL with the engine running. If the 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 2HI switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 2HI indicator light will ﬂash for 30 seconds but will not complete the shift unless your vehicle is moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) and the transmission is in NEUTRAL (N). 2-44 Shifting into NEUTRAL To shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL do the following: 1. Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to RUN. 2. Put the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). 3. Shift the transfer case to 2HI. 4. Simultaneously press and hold the 2HI and 4LO buttons for 10 seconds. The red NEUTRAL light will come on when the transfer case shift to NEUTRAL is complete. 5. Shift the transmission to REVERSE (R) for one second, then shift the transmission to DRIVE (D) for one second, or FIRST (1) for vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. 6. Turn the ignition to LOCK. Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To shift out of NEUTRAL: 1. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N) and turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off. 2. Press the button for the desired transfer case shift position (2HI, 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 4LO). 3. After the transfer case has shifted out of NEUTRAL the red light will go out. Excessively shifting the transfer case into or out of the different modes may cause the transfer case to enter the shift protection mode. This will protect the transfer case from possible damage and will only allow the transfer case to respond to one shift per 10 seconds. The transfer case may stay in this mode for up to three minutes. Electronic Transfer Case If your four-wheel-drive vehicle has the electronic transfer case, the transfer case switches are located to the left of the instrument panel cluster. Use these switches to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. You can choose among three driving settings: Recommended Transfer Case Settings Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions 4LO 4HI 2HI Normal Severe Extreme YES YES YES Vehicle in Tow* YES *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-63 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-62 for further information. h (2HI): This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations. Your front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive. G (4HI): This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle. Use 4HI when you need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads, or in most off-road situations. 2-45 g (4LO): This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra traction. You may never need 4LO. It sends the maximum power to all four wheels. You might choose 4LO if you were driving off-road in sand, mud or deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills. When operating in 4LO, the gear ratio is extra deep when compared to 4HI. The transmission gear shift feel will be exaggerated. Indicator lights in the switches show you which setting you are in. The indicator lights will come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition and the last chosen setting will stay on. If the lights do not come on, you should take your vehicle in for service. An indicator light will ﬂash while shifting. It will remain illuminated when the shift is completed. If for some reason the transfer cannot make a requested shift, it will return to the last chosen setting. {CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P). You or someone else could be seriously injured. Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL. See Parking Brake on page 2-49. NEUTRAL: Shift the vehicle’s transfer case to NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-63 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-62 for more information. Shifting from 2HI to 4HI Press and release the 4HI switch. This can be done at any speed, and the front axle will lock automatically with some delay. 2-46 Shifting from 4HI to 2HI Press and release the 2HI switch. This can be done at any speed, and the front axle will unlock automatically with some delay. Shifting from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO To shift from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO, the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). The preferred method for shifting into 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Press and release the 4LO switch. You must wait for the 4LO indicator light to stop ﬂashing and remain illuminated before shifting your transmission into gear. Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before the 4LO indicator light has stopped ﬂashing could damage the transfer case. To help avoid damaging your vehicle, always wait for the 4LO indicator light to stop ﬂashing before shifting the transmission into gear. If the 4LO switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the 4LO indicator light will ﬂash for 30 seconds and not complete the shift unless your vehicle is moving slower than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) and the transmission is in NEUTRAL (N). The transfer case will shift to 4HI while waiting to complete the shift. Shifting from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI To shift from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI, your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). The preferred method for shifting out of 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Press and release the 4HI switch. You must wait for the 4HI indicator light to stop ﬂashing and remain illuminated before shifting your transmission into gear. If the 4HI switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the 4HI indicator light will ﬂash for 30 seconds but will not complete the shift unless the vehicle is moving slower than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) and the transmission is in NEUTRAL (N). 2-47 Shifting into NEUTRAL To shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL, ﬁrst make sure the vehicle is parked so that it will not roll: 1. Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to RUN. 2. Put the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). 3. Shift the transfer case to 2HI. 4. Simultaneously press and hold the 2HI and 4LO buttons for 10 seconds. The red NEUTRAL light will come on when the transfer case shift to NEUTRAL is complete. 5. Shift the transmission to REVERSE (R) for one second, then shift the transmission to DRIVE (D) for one second, for FIRST (1) for vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. 6. Turn the ignition to LOCK. Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To shift out of NEUTRAL: 1. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N) and turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off. 2. Press the button for the desired transfer case shift position (2HI, 4HI, or 4LO). 3. After the transfer case has shifted out of NEUTRAL the red light will go out. Excessively shifting the transfer case into or out of the different modes may cause the transfer case to enter the shift protection mode. This will protect the transfer case from possible damage and will only allow the transfer case to respond to one shift per 10 seconds. The transfer case may stay in this mode for up to three minutes. All-Wheel Drive If your vehicle has the SS package, it may be equipped with all-wheel drive. With this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheels all the time. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no separate lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions. 2-48 Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. A chime will activate and the warning light will ﬂash when the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is moving at least 3 mph (5 km/h) for at least three seconds. If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released, the brake system warning light will go off. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-69. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the bottom edge of the lever, located above the parking brake pedal, with the parking brake symbol, to release the parking brake. 2-49 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position by pulling the shift lever toward you and moving it up as far as it will go. 3. If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear – not in NEUTRAL (N). 4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. With four-wheel drive, if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL, your vehicle will be free to roll, even if your shift lever is in PARK (P). So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear — not in NEUTRAL. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-69. 2-50 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL, your vehicle will be free to roll, even if your shift lever is in PARK (P). So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear — not in NEUTRAL. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could be injured. Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and the parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you move the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without ﬁrst pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P). Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To ﬁnd out how, see “Shifting Into PARK (P)” listed earlier in this section. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). 2-51 Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in PARK (P) when the ignition is in the LOCK position. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-26. If your vehicle has an Allison Transmission®, the transmission is equipped with a park pawl designed to hold the higher weight of commercial medium duty trucks. Therefore, the Allison Transmission® uses larger parts than other automatic transmissions. These larger parts may sometimes make a clunk noise when the selector lever is moved from DRIVE (D) or REVERSE (R) to PARK (P). This is normal and there is no damage occurring during these shifts. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way up into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then, move the shift lever into the gear you want. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to ACCESSORY. There is no shift interlock in this key position. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the gear you want. 5. Have the system ﬁxed as soon as you can. 2-52 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) {CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the manual transmission is in gear. Your or someone else could be seriously injured. Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL. See Parking Brake on page 2-49 for more information. Before you get out of your vehicle, move the shift lever into REVERSE (R), and ﬁrmly apply the parking brake. Once the shift lever has been placed into REVERSE (R) with the clutch pedal pressed in, you can turn the ignition key to LOCK, press the key release button, remove the key and release the clutch. If you are parking on a hill, or if you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-69. Parking Over Things That Burn {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-53 Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: (cid:127) Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. (cid:127) Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. (cid:127) Repairs were not done correctly. (cid:127) Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modiﬁed improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: (cid:127) Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and (cid:127) Have your vehicle ﬁxed immediately. 2-54 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on page 2-54. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust — with CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See Winter Driving on page 4-44. {CAUTION: {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the automatic transmission shift lever to PARK (P), or the manual transmission shift lever to NEUTRAL. Four-wheel drive vehicles with the transfer case in NEUTRAL will allow the vehicle to roll, even if your automatic transmission shift lever is in PARK (P). So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear — not in NEUTRAL. Always set your parking brake. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-50. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-69. 2-55 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Pull or push the tab under the mirror to adjust it to the night or daytime setting. In the nightime setting, the glare from headlamps behind the vehicle will be less intense. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display Your vehicle may have this feature. When on, an automatic dimming mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark. The mirror also includes a dual display in the upper right corner of the mirror face. The compass reading and the outside temperature will both appear in the display at the same time. P (On/Off): This is the on/off button. Temperature and Compass Display Press the on/off button, located to the far left, brieﬂy to turn the compass/temperature display on or off. If the display reads CAL, you will need to calibrate the compass. For more information on calibration, see below. To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius do the following: 1. Press and hold the on/off button for approximately four seconds until either a ﬂashing F or C appears. 2. Press the button again to change the display to the desired unit of measurement. After approximately four seconds of inactivity, the new unit will be locked in and the compass/temperature display will return. If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed for an extended period of time, please consult your dealer. Under certain circumstances, a delay in updating the temperature is normal. 2-56 Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on automatically each time the ignition is started. To operate the automatic dimming mirror, do the following: 1. Make sure the green indicator light, located to the left of the on/off button, is lit. If it’s not, press and hold the on/off button for approximately six seconds until the green light comes on, indicating that the mirror is in automatic dimming mode. 2. Turn off the automatic dimming mirror function by pressing and holding the on/off button for approximately six seconds, until the green indicator light turns off. Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside of zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance. Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If not adjusted to account for compass variance, your compass could give false readings. To adjust for compass variance do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map. 2. Press and hold the on/off button until a Z and a zone number appear in the display. The compass is now in zone mode. 3. Keep pressing the on/off button until the desired zone number appears in the display. Release the button. After approximately four seconds of inactivity, the new zone number will be locked in and the compass/temperature display will return. 4. Calibrate the compass as described below. 2-57 Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration if one of the following occurs: (cid:127) After approximately ﬁve seconds, the display does not show a compass heading (N for North, for example), there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item. The compass does not display the correct heading and the compass zone variance is set correctly. In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed, push the on/off button for approximately 12 seconds or until CAL is displayed. The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction. Passenger Airbag Indicator The vehicle may be equipped with a passenger airbag indicator, on the mirror glass, just above the buttons. If the vehicle has this feature, the mirror will display the word ON, or an airbag symbol in Canada, when the passenger airbag is enabled. For more information, see Passenger Sensing System on page 1-72. 2-58 Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic mirror, it will, when on, automatically dim to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark. The mirror also includes a display in the upper right corner of the mirror face. The compass reading and the outside temperature will both appear in the display at the same time. The dual display can be turned on or off by brieﬂy pressing either the TEMP or the COMP button. Temperature Display The temperature can be displayed by pressing the TEMP button. Pressing the TEMP button once brieﬂy, will toggle the temperature reading on and off. To alternate the temperature reading between Fahrenheit and Celsius, press and hold the TEMP button for approximately four seconds until the display blinks F and C. (cid:127) Press and release the TEMP button to toggle between the Fahrenheit and Celsius readings. After approximately four seconds of inactivity, the display will stop blinking and display the last selection made. If an abnormal reading is displayed, for an extended period of time, please consult your dealer. Under certain circumstances, a delay in updating the temperature is normal. Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation The time period you need to press and hold the TEMP button to turn the automatic dimming feature on or off is approximately eight seconds. The indicator light to the left of the TEMP button will still turn on or off to show you when the automatic dimming feature is activated. Once the mirror is turned off, it will remain off until it is turned back on, or until the vehicle is restarted. Compass Operation Press the COMP button once brieﬂy to turn the compass on or off. When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the compass will show two character boxes for approximately two seconds. After two seconds, the mirror will display the compass heading. Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration if one of the following occurs: If CAL is displayed while driving in the vehicle. (cid:127) After approximately ﬁve seconds, the display does not show a compass heading (N for North, for example), there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item. The compass does not display the correct heading and the compass zone variance is set correctly. In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed, push in the COMP button for approximately eight seconds or until CAL is displayed. The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction. 2-59 (cid:127) (cid:127) Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance. Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If not adjusted to account for compass variance, your compass could give false readings. To adjust for compass variance: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map. 2. Press and hold the COMP button for ﬁve seconds until a zone number appears in the display. 2-60 3. Press the COMP button on the bottom of the mirror until the new zone number appears in the display. After you stop pressing the button, the display will show a compass direction within a few seconds. Passenger Air Bag Indicator The mirror may be equipped with a passenger airbag indicator on the mirror glass, just above the buttons. If the vehicle has this feature the mirror will display the word ON, or an airbag symbol in Canada, when the passenger airbag is enabled. For more information see Passenger Sensing System on page 1-72 Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Outside Manual Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle and have a clear view of objects behind you. The mirrors can be folded in to enter narrow areas. The use of hood-mounted air deﬂectors and add-on convex mirror attachments may adversely affect mirror performance. Outside Camper-Type Mirrors If your vehicle is equipped with camper-type mirrors, they can be adjusted so you can have a clear view of the objects behind you. Pull out the mirror head to extend it for better visibility when towing a trailer. 2-61 Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors If your vehicle is equipped with the west coast-type mirrors, they can be adjusted so you can have a clear view of objects behind you. A. Outer Mirror Frame B. Mirror Head C. Nut Outside Power Mirrors If your vehicle is equipped with power outside mirrors, the controls are located on the driver’s door armrest. The mirrors can be adjusted by turning the mirror head (B) and moving the outer mirror frame (A) backward or forward. You can also loosen the nut (C) on the top and bottom of the outer mirror frame to tilt the mirror head. Move the selector switch located above the control pad to the left or right to choose the mirror you want to adjust, then press the dots located on the four-way control pad to adjust the mirror. Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror If your vehicle is equipped with outside power camper-type mirrors, they can be adjusted so you can have a clear view of objects behind you. 2-62 To extend the mirrors move the selector switch, located above the mirror control, to the middle position. The mirror control will illuminate. Press the left side of 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 this feature, the controls are located on the driver’s door armrest. The mirrors may also include a memory function which works together with the memory seats. See “Memory Seats” under Memory Seat on page 2-76 for more information. To fold or unfold the mirrors, move the selector switch, located above the mirror control, to the middle position. The mirror control will illuminate. Press the right or left side of the mirror control to fold or unfold the mirrors. You may notice the mirror glass adjust as the mirrors fold in; this is normal. The mirror glass will reposition itself once the mirrors are unfolded. If the mirrors are accidentally folded/unfolded manually, they may shake or ﬂutter at normal driving speeds and may not stay in the unfolded position. If this happens, you will need to reset the mirrors. See “Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors” next. Move the upper selector switch to the left or right to choose the mirror you want to adjust; then press the dots located on the four-way control pad to adjust the mirror. 2-63 Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors You will need to reset the power foldaway mirrors if the following occurs: They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position. The mirrors shake and ﬂutter at normal driving speeds. To reset the power foldaway mirrors, fold and unfold them at least three times using the mirror controls. This will reset them to their normal position. Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, the driver’s outside mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the on and off settings found on the electrochromic mirror. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display on page 2-58. Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors If the vehicle has the memory package, the outside mirrors are able to perform 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 the driver to view the curb when 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. This feature can be turned on or off through the Driver Information Center (DIC). 2-64 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. {CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. Outside Heated Mirrors The vehicle may have outside heated mirrors which helps clear them of condensation, snow, and ice. There is a heated mirror symbol on the driver’s side mirror that indicates the feature. When the rear window defogger button is pressed, the heated mirrors are turned on. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-25 for further information. 2-65 Safe and Sound Plan (cid:127) Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment (cid:127) Emergency Services (cid:127) Roadside Assistance (cid:127) Stolen Vehicle Tracking (cid:127) AccidentAssist (cid:127) Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert (cid:127) Remote Diagnostics (cid:127) Online Concierge Directions and Connections Plan (cid:127) All Safe and Sound Plan Services (cid:127) Driving Directions (cid:127) RideAssist Information and Convenience Services 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. A complete OnStar® user’s guide and the terms and conditions of the OnStar® Subscription Service Agreement are included in the OnStar®-equipped vehicle’s glove box literature. For more information, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstarcanada.com. Contact OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or press the OnStar® button to speak to an OnStar® advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www.onstar.com or www.onstarcanada.com. OnStar® Services For new vehicles equipped with OnStar®, the Safe and Sound Plan is included for the ﬁrst year. You can extend this plan beyond the ﬁrst year, or upgrade to the Directions and Connections Plan to meet your needs. For more information, press the OnStar® button to speak with an advisor. 2-66 (cid:127) OnStar® Personal Calling As an OnStar® subscriber, the Personal Calling capability is a hands-free wireless phone that is integrated into the vehicle. Calls can be made nationwide using simple voice commands with no additional contracts and no additional roaming charges. To ﬁnd out more about OnStar® Personal Calling, refer to the OnStar® user’s guide in the vehicle’s glove box, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstarcanada.com; or speak with an OnStar® advisor by pressing the OnStar® button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). OnStar® Virtual Advisor Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar® Personal Calling that uses minutes to access up-to-date weather and traffic reports for your area, news and sports updates, stock quotes, entertainment, and more. You are also able to listen and reply to E-mail through the vehicle’s audio system. Customize your information proﬁle at www.myonstar.com. See the OnStar® user’s guide for more information. OnStar® Steering Wheel Controls A steering wheel control can be used to interact with the OnStar® personal calling feature. Press the control with this symbol on the steering wheel to make a phone call. When calling into voice mail systems, or to dial directory numbers, press the control, say the number(s), then say “dial”. See the OnStar® user’s guide for more information. 2-67 HomeLink® Transmitter HomeLink® a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems and home lighting. Additional HomeLink® information can be found on the Internet at www.homelink.com or by calling 1-800-355-3515. If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink® Transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2-68 This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes and modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter Do not use the HomeLink® Transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes, please be sure to follow Steps 6 through 8 to complete the programming of your HomeLink® Transmitter. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the HomeLink® Transmitter. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in programming the transmitter. Keep the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future HomeLink® programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed HomeLink® buttons should be erased for security purposes. Refer to “Erasing HomeLink® Buttons” or, for assistance, contact HomeLink® on the Internet at: www.homelink.com or by calling 1-800-355-3515. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming. When programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio frequency. Programming HomeLink® 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. 2-69 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. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling-code equipped device (most commonly, a garage door opener). 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 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®.” You do not want to repeat Step 1, as this will erase all previous programming. 2-70 Using HomeLink® Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink® button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing HomeLink® Buttons To erase programming from the three buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold the two outside buttons for longer than 30 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. HomeLink® is now in the train (learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 under “Programming HomeLink®” shown earlier in this section. Individual buttons cannot be erased, but they can be reprogrammed. See “Reprogramming a Single HomeLink® Button” following this section. 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®” shown earlier in this section. Resetting Defaults To reset HomeLink® to default settings do the following: 1. Hold down the two outside buttons for about 20 seconds until the indicator light begins to ﬂash. 2. Continue to hold both buttons until the HomeLink® indicator light turns off. 3. Release both buttons. For questions or comments, contact HomeLink® at 1-800-355-3515, or on the Internet at www.homelink.com. 2-71 Storage Areas Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the handle upward. Cupholder(s) Your vehicle may have cupholders located in the front console, or in the fold-down armrest. Coinholder(s) Your vehicle may have a coin holder inside the center console storage area. 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 may have a cassette/compact disc holder. Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle may be equipped with a console compartment between the bucket seats. To open it, press the button located on the right side of the front of the lid and swing the lid open. Your vehicle may have a compact disc holder in the console. 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). 2-72 Tonneau Cover If your vehicle is equipped with a tonneau cover, follow the directions below to remove the cover. 1. To remove, unsnap the cover. Roll it up and stow it using the buckle and the strap located at the front of the box. A. Back rail B. Side rail C. Rear bow 2. Remove the tonneau cover from the notch in the D. Center bow E. Front bow F. Front rail front rail on the driver’s side of the vehicle. 2-73 4. To add cargo to the box, remove all bows and the back rail and stow them safely. 3. Remove the three bows by gently pushing them against the spring-loaded end. The three bows are labeled front, center, rear to remind you of the order in which to reinstall them. To clean the tonneau cover, use mild soap and water. If necessary, use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt trapped in the grain of the material. 2-74 Sunroof The vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding sunroof. To open or close your sunroof, the ignition must be on or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-23 for more information. Press the rear side of the sunroof control, located on the overhead console, to open the sunroof. To close the sunroof, press and hold the front of the control. The control must be held until the glass stops moving, so that the sunroof will be fully seated. With the sunroof closed, press the rear of the control to open the sunroof to the vent position. The sunroof is also has a roller sunscreen that can be used to block the rays of the sun. The roller sunscreen can be manually operated with the sunroof in an open or close position. To open the sunscreen, press up to unlatch it and roll it back. To close, pull it forward and latch it to the close position. Do not leave the sunroof open for long periods of time as debris can collect in the tracks. 2-75 Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat If your vehicle has this feature, 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 and both the driver’s and passenger’s outside mirrors. The settings for these features can be saved for up to two drivers. To store the memory settings, do the following: 1. If you have an automatic transmission, place the vehicle in PARK (P). If you have a manual transmission, set the parking brake. 2-76 2. Adjust the driver’s seat, including the seatback recliner, lumbar, and side wing area, and both outside mirrors to your preference. 3. Press and hold the 1 or 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. To recall a memory position, do one of the following: If you have an automatic transmission, press and release the desired button 1 or 2 while the vehicle is in PARK (P). A single chime will sound and the memory position will be recalled. If the vehicle is not in PARK (P), the memory position will not be recalled. If you have a manual transmission, press and release the desired button 1 or 2 while the parking brake is set. A single chime will sound and the memory position will be recalled. If the parking brake is not set, the memory position will not be recalled. To stop recall movement of the memory seat feature at any time, press one of the memory buttons or power seat controls. (cid:127) (cid:127) To use the seat exit position, do one of the following: If you have an automatic transmission, press and release the exit button on the memory control while the vehicle is in PARK (P). If you have a manual transmission, press and release the exit button on the memory control while the parking brake is set. (cid:127) Or, if this feature is activated in the DIC, removing the key from the ignition will move the seat to the exit position. See “Easy Exit Seat” under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-63 for more information on activating this feature in the DIC. Easy Exit Seat The controls for this memory function are located on the driver’s door. B (Easy Exit Seat): This button is used to program and recall the desired driver’s seat position when exiting/entering the vehicle. The seat position can be saved for up to two drivers. To store the seat exit position, do the following: 1. If you have an automatic transmission, place the vehicle in PARK (P). If you have a manual transmission, set the parking brake. 2. Press and release the 1 or 2 button. The seat will move to the stored memory position. 3. Adjust the seat to the desired exit position. 4. 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 selected button 1 or 2. To repeat the procedure for a second driver, follow the preceding steps, but press the other numbered memory control button. 2-77 (cid:127) (cid:127) ✍ NOTES 2-78 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Other Warning Devices ...................................3-6 Horn .............................................................3-6 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ........................3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..................3-8 Flash-to-Pass .................................................3-9 Windshield Wipers ..........................................3-9 Windshield Washer .......................................3-10 Cruise Control ..............................................3-10 Headlamps ..................................................3-13 Headlamps on Reminder ................................3-14 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .......................3-14 Automatic Headlamp System ..........................3-15 Fog Lamps ..................................................3-16 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp .........................3-17 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-17 Dome Lamps ...............................................3-17 Dome Lamp Override ....................................3-18 Entry Lighting ...............................................3-18 Exit Lighting .................................................3-18 Front Reading Lamps ....................................3-18 Cargo Lamp .................................................3-19 Accessory Power Outlets ...............................3-19 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ........................3-20 Climate Controls ............................................3-21 Climate Control System .................................3-21 Dual Climate Control System ..........................3-22 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...........3-25 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-30 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-31 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-32 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-33 Trip Odometer ..............................................3-33 Tachometer .................................................3-33 Safety Belt Reminder Light .............................3-33 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-34 Airbag Off Light ............................................3-34 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...................3-36 Battery Warning Light ....................................3-38 Voltmeter Gage ............................................3-38 Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission) ...............3-39 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-40 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio System(s) .............................................3-69 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ........................3-69 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ..................................3-70 AM-FM Radio ...............................................3-70 Radio with CD ..............................................3-73 Radio with Cassette and CD ..........................3-83 Radio with Six-Disc CD .................................3-97 Rear Seat Entertainment System ...................3-110 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ................................3-121 Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................3-123 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ......................3-123 Radio Reception .........................................3-124 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...............3-125 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ........................3-126 Care of Your CD and DVD Player .................3-126 Fixed Mast Antenna ....................................3-126 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............3-126 Chime Level Adjustment ...............................3-126 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .............3-41 Traction Off Light ..........................................3-41 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-42 Transmission Temperature Gage .....................3-43 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-44 Oil Pressure Gage ........................................3-47 Security Light ...............................................3-48 Cruise Control Light ......................................3-48 Highbeam On Light .......................................3-48 Four-Wheel-Drive Light ..................................3-48 Tow/Haul Mode Light ....................................3-49 Overdrive Disable (Allison Transmission® Only) ........................3-49 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-49 Low Fuel Warning Light .................................3-50 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-50 DIC Operation and Displays ...........................3-51 DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-54 DIC Vehicle Customization .............................3-63 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Dome Lamp Button. See Dome Lamps on page 3-17. B. Headlamp Controls. See Headlamps on page 3-13. C. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-30. D. Automatic Transfer Case/Electronic Transfer Case/Traction Assist System (TAS). See Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-37. E. Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. F. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-32. G. Gearshift Lever (Automatic Transmission). See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-26. H. Tow/Haul Selector and Overdrive Disable (Allison Transmission® Only) Button (If Equipped). See Tow/Haul Mode on page 2-30. I. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-69. J. Climate Control System. See Climate Control System on page 3-21, Dual Climate Control System on page 3-22 and Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-25. K. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-128. L. Cargo Lamp Button. See Cargo Lamp on page 3-19. M. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-13. N. Steering Wheel Control Buttons (If Equipped). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-50. O. Center Instrument Panel Block. See Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-130. P. Parking Brake Release. See Parking Brake on page 2-49. Q. Tilt Wheel Lever. See Tilt Wheel on page 3-6. R. Lighter and Accessory Power Outlet. See Accessory Power Outlets on page 3-19, and Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-20. S. Storage Area. See Front Storage Area on page 2-72. T. Ashtray. See Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-20. U. Manual Selectable Ride Control (If Equipped). See Manual Selectable Ride on page 4-11. V. 4-Wheel Steer Button (If Equipped). See QUADRASTEER™ on page 4-14. W. Passenger Airbag Off Switch (If Equipped). See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-69. X. Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Button (If Equipped). See Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp on page 3-17. Y. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-72. 3-5 Hazard Warning Flashers 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. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on top of the steering column. Horn To sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering wheel. Tilt Wheel If your vehicle is equipped with a tilt wheel, it will allow 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. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key is not in the ignition. 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 will not work. Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. 3-6 The tilt steering wheel lever is located on the lower left side of the column. 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. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: (cid:127) G Turn and Lane Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-7. (cid:127) 3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. Flash-to-Pass. See Flash-to-Pass on page 3-9. (cid:127) N Windshield Wipers. See Windshield Wipers on page 3-9. (cid:127) L Windshield Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 3-10. (cid:127) I Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on page 3-10. For information on the headlamps, see Headlamps on page 3-13. 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. 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. 3-7 (cid:127) An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows ﬂash more quickly than normal, 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 a blown fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-128. 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 and the message TURN SIGNAL ON will also appear in the DIC. To turn the chime and message off, move the turn signal lever to the off position. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 53(Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer): To change the headlamps from low to high beam, push the lever toward the instrument panel. To return to low-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction lever toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. 3-8 Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are in the automatic position. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, then release it. If your headlamps are in the automatic position or on low beam, your high-beam headlamps will turn on. They’ll stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you. The high-beam indicator on the instrument panel cluster will come on. Release the lever to return to normal operation. Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. 8(Mist): 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. N(Delay): 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. 6 (Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you to the ﬁrst solid band past the delay settings. 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. 1 (High Speed): For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to the second solid band past the delay settings. 9(Off): To stop the wipers, move the band to off. 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. 3-9 Windshield Washer Cruise Control LQ (Washer Fluid): 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 to your preset speed. {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. 9(Off): This position turns the system off. R(On): This position activates the system. + (Resume/Accelerate): Push the lever to this symbol to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed. T(Set): Press this button to set the speed. 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). 3-10 If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off. Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. 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. 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 symbol on the instrument panel will illuminate when the cruise control is engaged. 3-11 (cid:127) 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 brieﬂy to resume/accelerate. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control (cid:127) Press in the 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, brieﬂy press the set button. 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 control speed you set earlier. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, disengages the cruise control. 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 brieﬂy from on to resume/accelerate. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate 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. 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 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. If the accelerator pedal is held longer than 60 seconds, cruise control will turn off. 3-12 (cid:127) 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 four ways to turn off the cruise control: (cid:127) Step lightly on the brake pedal, (cid:127) move the cruise control switch to off, or shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N). If your vehicle has the StabiliTrak® feature, cruise control will turn off if road conditions cause StabiliTrak® to activate. If the accelerator pedal is held for 60 seconds or longer, cruise control will turn off. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. Headlamps The control on the driver’s side of your instrument panel operates the headlamps. Turn the control clockwise to operate the lamps. The headlamp control has four positions: 9 (Off): Turning the control to this position turns off the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamps. 3-13 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) AUTO (Automatic): Turning the control to this position puts the system into automatic headlamp mode. ; (Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps, together with the following: (cid:127) Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights (cid:127) Roof Marker Lamps (If Equipped) 5 (Headlamps): Turning the control 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. Headlamps 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 (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. The DRL system will come on when the following conditions are met: The ignition is on The exterior lamps control is AUTO The automatic transmission is not in PARK (P) The light sensor determines it is daytime 3-14 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) 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. When you turn the headlamp switch off, the headlamps will go off, and your DRL lamps will illuminate, provided it is not dark outside. Shifting the transmission into PARK (P) will allow you to idle the vehicle with the DRL off. The DRL will stay off until you shift the transmission out of PARK (P). This procedure applies only to vehicles ﬁrst sold in the United States. 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. To turn off the automatic headlamp system, turn the exterior lamps switch to the off position and then release. Turning off the automatic headlamp system with the headlamp switch is not available for vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, you can turn off the automatic headlamp system when parked at night by applying the parking brake before starting your vehicle. The headlamps will remain off once the vehicle is started for as long as you are parked. If you release the parking brake, the lights will turn on. If the parking brake is not released before you begin to drive, the exterior lamps will turn on above 2 mph (3.2 km/h). 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. 3-15 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 brightness control is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Brightness 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. Your headlamps will also stay on after you exit the vehicle. You can program this feature using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-50. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need them. 3-16 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 the 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 your fog lamps in the dark without turning on your headlamps. The fog lamps will go off whenever your 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 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. This switch is located on the center of the instrument panel near the climate controls. 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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