2006 Chevrolet SSR Owners Manual

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Notice: Loading items that weigh more than 75 lbs (34 kg) in the cargo net could cause damage to the cargo net and/or your vehicle. Do not load heavy items in the cargo net. Be sure to load items in the cargo area according to the proper load limits. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29 for more information. The cargo net system can be removed by reversing the installation procedure. Windscreen Rear View of Seatback A. Windscreen B. Bevelled Notch in Carpeted Seatback Bumper C. Protective Cap on Carpeted Seatback Bumper The vehicle may have a windscreen (A) installed to the rear of each seat to lessen wind noise while the convertible roof is retracted. The convertible roof can be opened or closed with the windscreen installed. The vehicle must have the correct seatback bumpers to install the windscreen. 2-46 The correct seatback bumpers have a bevelled notch (B) above the seat’s inboard protective cap (C). The notch allows the bumper to ﬁt over the windscreen bracket which mounts to the inboard mounting studs. Install the windscreen by following these steps: 1. Before installing the windscreen, the convertible top must be fully retracted and the seats moved forward. 2. Remove the windscreen from its protective bag. 3. Locate the carpeted seatback bumper behind each seat. 4. Remove protective caps from the bumpers. 5. Loosen the four seatback bumper nuts from each seat. It is not necessary to remove the bumpers completely. 6. With the seatback bumpers loosened, slide the windscreen mounting brackets behind the seatback bumpers. The angled portion of the mounting brackets should rest tightly into the bevels of the seatback bumpers. 7. Tighten the bumper nuts and reinstall the protective molding caps. When not using the windscreen, store it in its protective bag. To remove the windscreen, reverse the steps listed previously. Lowering the Convertible Top Notice: If you operate the convertible top switch continuously while the ignition is in ACCESSORY, the battery will drain and you might not be able to start your vehicle. Do not use the convertible top switch for extended periods of time when the ignition is in ACCESSORY. The ignition must be in RUN or ACCESSORY, your foot must be on the brake, and the vehicle must be stopped in order to lower the convertible top. a (Top Open): Press and hold this symbol on the convertible top switch located on the center console switchbank to open the convertible top. The windows will lower automatically when the top begins to lower. Two chimes will sound when the convertible top is fully opened. A “Roof Cycle Timeout” message will display on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and the convertible top will stop moving when the programmed time limit is exceeded for the lowered position. See “Roof Cycle Timeout” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-45. If the convertible top cannot be lowered using the convertible top switch, the fuse may need to be replaced. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-86 for more information. If the convertible top still does not operate, contact your GM dealer. Notice: Leaving the convertible top down and exposing the interior of your vehicle to outdoor conditions may cause damage. Always close the convertible top if leaving your vehicle outdoors. Roof Tonneau Notice: Opening the cargo cover manually when the convertible top is not in the full-open or full-closed position could damage the tonneau cover and the convertible top. Always make sure the convertible top is in the full-closed or full-opened position before manually opening the cargo cover. The vehicle has a roof tonneau that is raised or lowered along with the convertible top using the convertible top switch. If roof tonneau does not raise or lower when using the convertible top switch, verify that the cargo cover is closed. The roof tonneau will not raise or lower if the cargo cover is open. See Cargo Cover on page 2-35 and for more information. There will also be a message displayed on the on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-45 for more information on possible DIC messages and how to clear them from the display. 2-47 If the cargo area is closed and the roof tonneau does not raise or lower, check to see if a fuse is blown. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-86 for more information. Contact your GM dealer if the roof tonneau still does not raise or lower after replacing the fuse. The roof tonneau can manually be raised or lowered in the event of a power loss. See Raising the Convertible Top on page 2-48 for instructions. Raising the Convertible Top Notice: If you operate the convertible top switch continuously while the ignition is in ACCESSORY, the battery will drain and you might not be able to start your vehicle. Do not use the convertible top switch for extended periods of time when the ignition is in ACCESSORY. The ignition must be in RUN or ACCESSORY, your foot must be on the brake, and the vehicle must be stopped in order to raise the convertible top. b (Top Closed): Press and hold this symbol on the convertible top switch located on the center console switchbank to close the convertible top. Two chimes will sound when the top is fully closed. A “Roof Cycle Timeout” message will display on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and the convertible top will stop moving when the programmed time limit is exceeded for the raised position. See “Roof Cycle Timeout” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-45. If the convertible top cannot be raised by using the convertible top switch, the fuse may need to be replaced. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-86 for more information. If the convertible top still cannot be lowered or raised, contact your GM dealer. The roof tonneau and convertible top can be raised in the event of a power loss. Two people are needed to lift the roof tonneau and convertible top when using the following procedure. 1. Turn the ignition to OFF. 2. Open both doors. 3. In the area behind the seats, locate the two sets of cables behind the carpet ﬂaps. The cables on the driver’s side are located behind the tire inﬂator kit. The tire inﬂator kit must be removed to access the cables. See Tire Inﬂator Kit on page 5-68 for instructions on how to remove the tire inﬂator kit. 2-48 6. Pull the cable with the release tool. 7. Repeat Steps 4 through 6 on the other side. 4. Locate the loops at the ends of the cables. One has a red band on it, and the other has a green band. The cable with the green band opens the tonneau latch, and the cable with the red band closes it. 5. Using the release tool for the convertible top, hook the tool into the green loop. The convertible top release tool may be stored in the glovebox for new vehicles purchased from your GM dealer. 2-49 8. For steps 8 and 9, more than one person is needed to do this. One person working on each side is best. Lift up on the roof tonneau and raise it to the upright position. 9. Grasp the front panel of the convertible top and pull up. 2-50 Driver’s side latches shown, passenger’s side similar 10. Insert the front panel into the roof latches. One person should hold the convertible top up from the rear in the closed position while another person performs the next steps. 11. Remove the plastic cap located between the sun visors by turning it one quarter turn. 12. Slide the tool side of the convertible release tool until the entire tool forms a right angle as shown. 2-51 13. Insert the convertible top release tool into the latch closing mechanism between the sun visors and turn it counterclockwise until the latches are secured and the convertible top is fully closed. 14. From the upright position, push down on the outer area of the boot cover panel where the hinges and hydraulic cylinders are located to separate it from the roof tonneau. Then, continue to push the boot cover panel down as far as it will go. 2-52 Vehicle Personalization In addition to the following features, your vehicle may also have features that can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-52 for more information. Memory Seat Boot cover panel down, roof tonneau up 15. Push down on the roof tonneau to close and latch it. 16. Using the release tool for the convertible top, hook the tool into the red loop, and pull, latching the tonneau cover. 17. Once the roof tonneau is closed and latched, adjust the cables located behind the seats. Pull the cable with the red band until both cables are the same length. Repeat this step on the other side. 18. Check the roof tonneau to make sure it is secure before driving. Your vehicle may have a memory driver’s seat. The controls for this feature are located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver’s seating positions. 2-53 If you use the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter your vehicle, the preset driver’s seat positions 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. The seat positions can also be recalled by placing the key in the ignition if programmed to do so through the Driver Information Center (DIC). To stop recall movement of the memory feature at any time, press one of the power seat controls or memory buttons. Further programming for automatic seat can be done through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-52 for more information. To program memory settings to each button, use the following steps: 1. Adjust the driver’s seat to the desired position. 2. Press the SET button. 3. Press and hold button 1 (for Driver 1) for three seconds. A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored. A second seating position can be programmed by repeating the procedure with a second driver and pressing button 2 for three seconds. To recall a memory position, do one of the following: • If you have an automatic transmission vehicle, 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 vehicle, press and release the desired button 1 or 2 while the vehicle is off. A single chime will sound and the memory position will be recalled. If the vehicle is not off, the memory position will not be recalled. 2-54 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 .................................................3-8 Windshield Wipers ..........................................3-9 Windshield Washer .........................................3-9 Cruise Control ..............................................3-10 Exterior Lamps .............................................3-13 Headlamps on Reminder ................................3-14 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .......................3-14 Automatic Headlamp System ..........................3-15 Fog Lamps ..................................................3-16 Interior Lamps ..............................................3-17 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-17 Theater Dimming ..........................................3-17 Exit Lighting .................................................3-17 Perimeter Lighting .........................................3-18 Parade Dimming ...........................................3-18 Map Lamps .................................................3-18 Battery Run-Down Protection ..........................3-18 Center Console Switchbank ............................3-19 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .............................3-19 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ......................3-20 Climate Controls ............................................3-21 Climate Control System .................................3-21 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-23 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-24 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-25 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-26 Trip Odometer ..............................................3-26 Tachometer .................................................3-26 Engine Speed Limiter ....................................3-27 Safety Belt Reminder Light .............................3-27 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-27 Airbag Off Light ............................................3-28 Charging System Light ..................................3-30 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-30 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .............3-31 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...........................................3-32 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-32 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-33 Oil Pressure Gage ........................................3-36 Change Engine Oil Light ................................3-37 Security Light ...............................................3-37 Cruise Control Light ......................................3-37 Reduced Engine Power Light .........................3-38 Highbeam On Light .......................................3-38 Check Gages Warning Light ...........................3-38 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-39 Auxiliary Gage Package .................................3-40 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-42 DIC Controls and Displays .............................3-42 DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-45 DIC Vehicle Personalization ............................3-52 Audio System(s) .............................................3-58 Setting the Time ...........................................3-60 Radio with CD ..............................................3-60 Radio with Six-Disc CD .................................3-72 Theft-Deterrent Feature ..................................3-84 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......................3-85 Radio Reception ...........................................3-85 Care of Your CDs .........................................3-86 Care of the CD Player ...................................3-86 Integrated Windshield Antenna ........................3-86 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview Vehicle with Automatic Transmission Shown, Manual Transmission Similar 3-4 A. Climate Control Vents. See Climate Control System on page 3-21. B. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-25. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. D. Exterior and Interior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-13 and Interior Lamps on page 3-17. E. Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-42. F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-85. G. Storage Tray. See Instrument Panel Storage Area on page 2-34. H. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-58. I. Climate Control System. See Climate Control System on page 3-21. J. Transmission Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-19 or Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-21. K. Auxiliary Gages (If Equipped). See Auxiliary Gage Package on page 3-40. L. Cupholder. See Cupholder(s) on page 2-34. M. Glovebox. See Glove Box on page 2-34. 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. 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 Horn To sound the horn, press the horn symbol on the steering wheel pad. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to allow more room for the driver to enter and exit the vehicle. The tilt lever is located on the driver’s side of the steering column, under the turn signal lever. To tilt, hold the steering wheel and pull the tilt lever toward you. Move the wheel to a comfortable level, then release the tilt lever to lock the wheel in place. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • G Turn and Lane Change Signals. Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-7. • 53 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. • Flash-to-Pass Feature. See Flash-to-Pass on page 3-8. • N Windshield Wipers. See Windshield Wipers on page 3-9. • L Windshield Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 3-9. • I Cruise Control. Cruise Control on page 3-10. For information on the exterior lamps, see Exterior Lamps on page 3-13 later in this section. Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. 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. 3-7 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. 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 do not go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse and for burned out bulbs. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-86. 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 a message will display on the DIC. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-45 for additional information. To turn off the chime, move the turn signal lever to the off position. 3-8 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. 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 Windshield Washer {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. LQ (Windshield Washer): To spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield, press the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed. N (Windshield Wipers): To use the windshield wipers, turn 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. Delayed Wipers: 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 one of the dashed marks on the lever 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. 1 (High Speed): For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to the second solid band past the delay settings. 9(Off): Turn the band to this symbol to turn off your windshield wipers. 3-9 Cruise Control 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). If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off. {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 excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. Setting Cruise Control Your cruise control is located at the end of your turn signal/ multifunction lever. 3-10 R (On): Move the switch to this position to turn the cruise control system on. S (Resume/Accelerate): Move the switch to this position to resume a set speed or to accelerate. T (Set): Press this button, located at the end of the lever, to set a speed. 9 (Off): This position turns the cruise control system off and cancels memory of a set speed. 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 accelerator pedal will not go down. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then apply your brakes or the clutch, if equipped. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you do not need to reset it. Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch brieﬂy from on to resume/accelerate. You will 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, do not hold the switch at resume/accelerate. The cruise light on the instrument panel cluster will illuminate when the cruise control is engaged. 3-11 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 button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You will 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 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 There are two ways to reduce your speed: • Press and hold 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 and release the set button. Each time you do this, you will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. 3-12 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 your brakes or the clutch, if equipped, takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers ﬁnd this to be too much trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to turn off the cruise control: • Step lightly on the brake pedal or clutch, if equipped. • Move the cruise switch to off, or • Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N). Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. Exterior Lamps O(Exterior and Interior Lamps Controls): These controls (B) are located to the left of the steering wheel and are used to operate the exterior and interior lamps. D (Interior Lamps Control): The interior lamp control (A) is used to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights. For more information on interior lamps, see Interior Lamps on page 3-17. The exterior lamps control operates the following systems: • Headlamps • Taillamps • Parking Lamps • License Lamps • Sidemarker Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights • Interior Courtesy Lamps O (Fog Lamp Indicator Light): This light illuminates when the fog lamps are turned on. See Fog Lamps on page 3-16 for more information. AUTO (Automatic Headlamp System): Turning the exterior lamps control to this position activates the automatic headlamp system. See Automatic Headlamp System on page 3-15 for more information. ;(Parking Lamps): Turning the exterior lamps control to this position turns on the parking lamps, license plate lamps, the sidemarker lamps and the instrument panel lights. 2(Headlamps): Turning the exterior lamps control to this position turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. 3-13 Headlamps on Reminder A reminder chime will sound when your headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on, the driver’s door is open and your ignition is in OFF or ACCESSORY. To turn the chime off, turn the knob all the way counterclockwise. In the automatic mode, the headlamps turn off once the ignition key is in OFF. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. The DRL system will make your headlamps come on at reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: • Ignition is on. • Exterior lamps knob is in AUTO. • Light sensor detects daytime light. • Automatic transmission is not in PARK (P). • The parking brake is not set. When the DRL are on, only your headlamps 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 headlamps will automatically switch from DRL to the regular headlamps. 3-14 To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake when the ignition is off and then start your vehicle. The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake. In DRL mode further cycling of the park brake will do the following if your vehicle was made in the United States: • If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, pulling up the parking brake and then releasing it will turn on the DRL. If you repeat this, the DRL will turn off and stay off. This applies to the automatic headlamps as well. • If your vehicle has a manual transmission, pulling the parking brake up will turn off the DRLs. If the parking brake is released, the DRLs will turn on. After the ﬁrst cycle of the park brake, the automatic headlamps will stay on and the system does not respond to further cycling of the park brake until the next time you turn on your vehicle. 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 when the exterior lamps knob is turned to AUTO. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-13 for more information. The radio lights will also be on. Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on the top of the instrument panel. Be sure it is not covered or the system will be on whenever the ignition is on. The system may also turn on your lights 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. See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 3-14 for more information. 3-15 To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp system off, set the parking brake while the ignition is off. Then start your vehicle. The automatic headlamp system will stay off until you release the parking brake, or until you shift out of PARK (P). You may be able to turn off your automatic headlamp system. See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 3-14 for more information. 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 light 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 for more information. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. Fog Lamps Use your fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your ignition must be in RUN for your fog lamps to work. -(Fog Lamps): Press this button located on the exterior lamps control to turn the fog lamps on or off. The fog lamps will go off whenever you turn on the high-beam headlamps. When the high beams are turned off, the fog lamps will come on again. O (Fog Lamp Indicator Light): This light located on the exterior lamps control illuminates when the fog lamps are turned on. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. 3-16 Interior Lamps O(Exterior and Interior Lamp Controls): These controls (B) are used to operate the exterior and interior lamps. Information on the interior lamps follows. For more information on the exterior lamps, see Exterior Lamps on page 3-13. D (Interior Lamp Control): The interior lamp control (A) is located to the left of the steering wheel and is used to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Instrument Panel Brightness To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights, press lightly on the interior lamp control and release. The control will extend outward. Turn the control counterclockwise to brighten and clockwise to dim the instrument panel lights. Press on the control to return it to the stored position. Parade Dimming This feature prohibits the dimming of your instrument panel displays during daylight while your headlamps are on. When the light sensor reads darkness outside, you will be able to dim your instrument panel displays once again. Theater Dimming This feature allows for a three to ﬁve-second fade out of the courtesy lamps instead of immediate turn off. Exit Lighting With the exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when you remove the key from the ignition to help you see while exiting the vehicle. 3-17 Perimeter Lighting When the button with the unlock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, the DRL, parking lamps and back-up lamps will come on if it is dark enough outside. This feature can be personalized for up to two drivers. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-52 for more information. Parade Dimming This feature prohibits dimming of the instrument panel displays and backlighting during daylight hours when the key is in the ignition and the headlamps are on. This feature operates with the light sensor and is fully automatic. When the light sensor reads darkness outside and the parking lamps are active, the instrument panel displays can be adjusted by turning the instrument panel brightness knob. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-17. Map Lamps If your vehicle has front map lamps, they are located on the inside rearview mirror. They will automatically come on for approximately 40 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the remote keyless entry transmitter or until the ignition key is turned to RUN or ACCESSORY. The lamps will also stay on for approximately 40 seconds after you exit the vehicle unless you lock the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter. You can also turn the lamps on and off by pressing the button near each lamp. If your vehicle has self-dimming mirrors, the halo lighting feature will remain on at all times. Battery Run-Down Protection This feature shuts off all lamps that are left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is off. This will keep your battery from running down. 3-18 Center Console Switchbank The following controls are located on your center console switchbank: Automatic Transmission shown, Manual Transmission similar A. Driver Power Window. See Power Windows on page 2-12. B. Traction Control System (TCS) (Automatic Transmission Only). See Traction Control System (TCS) (Automatic Transmission) on page 4-9. C. Convertible Top. See Convertible Top on page 2-45. D. Power Door Locks. See Power Door Locks on page 2-9. E. Passenger Power Window. See Power Windows on page 2-12. Accessory Power Outlet(s) With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. There is an accessory power outlet located on either side of the ashtray on the instrument panel, and there is an outlet in the rear cargo area. A small cap must be removed to access an accessory power outlet. When not using an outlet be sure to cover it with the protective cap. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery. Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating. 3-19 Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on accessory power outlets. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only. Improper use of the power outlet can cause Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle has an ashtray and cigarette lighter. To access, push the upper edge of the center instrument panel door until it clicks and then release. The door will open to expose the ashtray and cigarette lighter. Press the lighter all the way in and release it. It will pop back out by itself once the element has heated for use. Notice: items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never put ﬂammable items in the ashtray. Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating. If you put papers, pins, or other ﬂammable 3-20 Climate Controls Climate Control System A. Temperature Knob B. Fan Knob C. Mode Knob With this system you can control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle. Temperature Knob The left knob on the control panel is used to adjust the temperature of the air in the vehicle. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature. #(Air Conditioning): Press this button located on the temperature knob to turn the air-conditioning system on or off. An indicator light on the button will come on to let you know the air conditioning is activated. When the system is on, this setting cools and dehumidiﬁes the air entering your vehicle and directs it through the ﬂoor ducts as well as the instrument panel outlets. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. The air conditioning will not function if the fan is turned off. 3-21 Fan Knob The center knob on the control panel is used to control the fan speed. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. ? (Recirculation): This mode keeps outside air from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. Press this button on the fan knob to turn the recirculation mode on or off. An indicator light on the button will come on to let you know the recirculation mode is activated. Recirculation is only available in the bi-level and vent modes. If you push the recirculation button while the system is in any other mode, the light on the button will ﬂash to indicate that recirculation is not available. Mode Knob The right knob on the control panel is used to direct the airﬂow inside your vehicle. Turn the knob to select one of the following modes: H (Vent): Select this mode to direct air to the instrument panel outlets. )(Bi-Level): Select this mode to direct approximately half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets and the defroster and side window outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the ﬂoor outlets. 6 (Floor): Select this mode to direct air to the ﬂoor outlets. Recirculation does not work in this mode. Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield and side windows. 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. For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. W (Floor/Defog): This mode directs half of the air to the windshield and the other half to the ﬂoor outlets. When you select this mode, the system runs the air-conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. Recirculation is not available in this mode. 3-22 0 (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield. When you select this mode, the system runs the air-conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. Recirculation is not available in this mode. 1 (Maximum Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield. The rear window defogger and heated outside mirrors will turn on, and the fan speed will be at the highest setting (5). The temperature will be at the hottest setting also. Recirculation is not available in this mode. If this mode was selected when you turn your vehicle off, the warmest temperature and highest fan speed will be restored when the vehicle is started, regardless of the temperature and fan setting. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. The rear window defogger will only work when the ignition is on. = (Rear): Press this button on the mode knob to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light on the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated. When the rear defogger button is pressed, the outside heated mirrors will warm to help clear any fog or frost from the surface of the mirrors. Notice: Do not use a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window. Do not adhere anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass. These actions may damage the rear defogger. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Outlet Adjustment Use the levers located in the center of each outlet to change the direction of the airﬂow. Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively. 3-23 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 Center (DIC) that works along with the warning lights and gages. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-42 for more information. 3-24 Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you’ve used, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. United States Automatic Transmission shown, Canada and Manual Transmission similar 3-25 Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. Turn the ignition to RUN and press the trip information button located on the steering wheel. See DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-42 for more information. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer, then it must be. But if it can’t, then it’s set at zero, and a label must be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero. Your trip odometer is part of your Driver Information Center (DIC). The trip information button toggles to display your trip odometer, Trip A, and Trip B functions. See “Trip Odometer” under DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-42 for more information. If you operate the engine with the Tachometer Notice: tachometer in the shaded warning area, your vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by your warranty. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area. The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). 3-26 Engine Speed Limiter Fuel will shut off at about 6500 rpm. It will turn back on again once the vehicle rpm drops below 6500. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will be provided for several seconds to remind people to buckle their safety belts. The driver safety belt light will also be provided and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. You should buckle your seat belt. This chime and light will be repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensors, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-40. This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. If the driver’s belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will be provided. 3-27 If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. The airbags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. The airbag readiness light should ﬂash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Airbag Off Light When you turn the passenger’s frontal airbag off, the airbag off light, located on the roof panel above the rearview mirror, will come on and stay on to remind you that the airbag has been turned off. This light will go off when you turn the passenger’s frontal airbag back on again. See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-48 for more on this, including important safety information. United States Canada 3-28 {CAUTION: {CAUTION: If the passenger’s frontal airbag is turned off for a person who is not in a risk group identiﬁed by the national government, that person will not have the extra protection of a frontal airbag. In a crash, the airbag would not be able to inﬂate and help protect the person sitting there. Do not turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag unless the person sitting there is in a risk group. See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-48 for more on this, including important safety information. If the airbag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. The passenger’s frontal airbag could inﬂate even though the switch is off. If this ever happens, do not let anyone whom the national government has identiﬁed as a member of a passenger airbag risk group sit in the passenger’s position (for example, do not secure a rear-facing child restraint in your vehicle) until you have your vehicle serviced. See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-48. 3-29 Charging System Light The charging system light will come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the charging system. It could indicate that you have problems with a generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on when you set your parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-23 for more information. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. United States 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. 3-30 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 4-35. {CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning 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 stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs service. 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. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-30. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 3-31 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage If the TC (traction control) warning light comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the traction control system. The TC (traction control) warning light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition to RUN. If it does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the Traction Control System (TCS) is on and you drive faster than 100 mph (161 km/h), the system will turn off and the TC warning light will come on. The TCS will turn back on and the TC warning light will go out once the vehicle speed falls below 90 mph (145 km/h). If the TC (traction control) warning light stays on or comes on while you are driving, pull off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully. Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off then back on. If the light still stays on or comes back on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. Have the traction control system inspected as soon as possible. 3-32 United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer is near 260 °F (125 °C), the engine is too hot. It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-27 for more information. 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: light on, after awhile, 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. If you keep driving your vehicle with this 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. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 5-3. This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: • Light Flashing — A misﬁre condition has been detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. • Light On Steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. 3-33 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 see your dealer for service as soon as possible. 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 the Tank on page 5-8. 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. 3-34 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. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, your dealer can check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This may take several days of routine driving. If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, your GM dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. 3-35 Oil Pressure Gage United States Canada 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). 3-36 {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. 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 low oil level or other oil-related problems. See your dealer for service immediately. Change Engine Oil Light Security Light This light is displayed when the engine oil needs to be changed. For information regarding this light, see Theft-Deterrent Systems on page 2-13. Once the engine oil has been changed, the light must be reset. Until it is reset, the light will be displayed when the engine is on. For more information on resetting the system, see Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16. See also Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 3-10 for more information. 3-37 Reduced Engine Power Light Check Gages Warning Light This light is displayed when a noticeable reduction in the vehicle’s performance may occur. The Check Gages light will come on brieﬂy when you are starting the engine. If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the warning zones. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-32 and Oil Pressure Gage on page 3-36. When the fuel level is low in your vehicle, the check gages light will come on and a chime will sound. You will also see a FUEL LEVEL LOW message on the DIC. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-45 for more information. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed when the reduced engine power light is on but acceleration and speed may be reduced. The performance may be reduced until the next time you drive your vehicle. If this light stays on, see your dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair. This light may also come on if there is a problem with the Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) system. If this happens, take the vehicle in for service as soon as possible. Highbeam On Light This light comes on whenever the high-beam headlamps are on. 3-38 Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: • At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the 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 moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. • The gage doesn’t go back to empty when you turn off the ignition. Fuel Gage United States Canada When the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have remaining. A chime will sound and the check gages warning light will come on when your fuel level is low. FUEL LEVEL LOW will appear on the DIC display. See Check Gages Warning Light on page 3-38, “Fuel Range” under DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-42, and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-45 for more information. 3-39 Auxiliary Gage Package Volt Gage This gage (A) is located on the left side of the gage package. United States shown, Canada similar A. Volt Gage B. Delivered Torque Gage C. Outside Temperature Gage Your vehicle may have an auxiliary gage package located at the front of the center console. 3-40 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 ignition is on and 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 while the gage is in the warning zone, 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. Delivered Torque Gage Outside Temperature Gage United States Canada This gage (B) is located in the center of the gage package. This gage displays the delivered engine torque in pounds per square foot (U.S.) and Newton-meters (Canada). United States Canada This gage (C) is located on the right side of the gage package. This gage displays the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) and Celsius (Canada). A short delay in temperature reading may occur under certain conditions, this is normal. 3-41 Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s systems. It is also used to display driver personalization features and warning/status messages. The DIC display is located on the instrument panel cluster. The DIC buttons are located on the steering wheel. 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. Be sure to take any message that appears on the display seriously and remember that clearing the message will only make the message disappear, not correct the problem. DIC Controls and Displays The DIC has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the four buttons located on the steering wheel. The button functions are listed in the following pages. 3-42 A. 3 (Trip Information): Press this button to display the odometer, trip odometer, timer, and outside air temperature. B. r (Fuel Information): Press this button to display the current fuel and engine oil information. C. q (Personalization): Press this button to access the vehicle personalization menu and customize the personalization settings on your vehicle. D. r (Select): Press this button to reset certain DIC functions, acknowledge DIC warning messages and clear them from the DIC, and set your personalization settings. Trip Information 3 (Trip Information): Press this button to scroll through the odometer, TRIP A, TRIP B, TIMER, and OUTSIDE TEMP. (temperature). Odometer Press the trip information button until the odometer appears on the display. This shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles or kilometers. Trip Odometer Press the trip information button until TRIP A or TRIP B is displayed. This shows the current distance traveled since the last reset for each trip odometer in either miles or kilometers. Both odometers can be used at the same time. Each trip odometer can be reset to zero separately by pressing and holding the select button while the desired trip odometer is displayed. Timer The DIC can be used as a stopwatch. Press the trip information button until TIMER is displayed. Press the select button to start the timer. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset, not including time the ignition is off. Time will continue to be counted as long as the ignition is on, even if another display is being shown on the DIC. The timer will record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after which the display will return to zero. To stop the counting of time, press the select button brieﬂy while TIMER is displayed. To reset the timer to zero, press and hold the select button while TIMER is displayed until the timer returns to zero. Outside Air Temperature Press the trip information button until OUTSIDE TEMP. is displayed. This display shows the outside air temperature in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Celsius (°C). If there is a problem with the system that controls the temperature display, the numbers will be replaced with dashes. If this occurs, have the vehicle serviced by your GM dealer. Under certain conditions, a delay in updating the temperature is normal. 3-43 Fuel Information r (Fuel Information): Press this button to scroll through the range, average fuel economy, instant fuel economy, and engine oil life. Fuel Range Press the fuel information button until RANGE appears to display the remaining distance you can drive without refueling. It is based on fuel economy and the fuel remaining in the tank. The display will show FUEL LEVEL LOW and a chime will sound if the fuel level is low. The check gages warning light on the instrument panel cluster will also be illuminated. See Check Gages Warning Light on page 3-38 for more information. The fuel economy data used to determine fuel range is an average of recent driving conditions. As your driving conditions change, this data is gradually updated. Fuel range cannot be reset. Average Fuel Economy Press the fuel information button until AVG. ECON appears in the display. Average fuel economy is how many miles per gallon (MPG), kilometers per liter (km/L), or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) your vehicle is getting based on current and past driving conditions. Press and hold the select button while AVG. ECON is displayed to reset the average fuel economy. Average fuel economy will then be calculated starting from that point. If the average fuel economy is not reset, it will be continually updated each time you drive. Instant Fuel Economy Press the fuel information button until INST. ECON appears in the display. Instant fuel economy is how many miles per gallon (MPG), kilometers per liter (km/L), or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) your vehicle is at the particular moment in time. The instant fuel economy cannot be reset. 3-44 Engine Oil Life Press the fuel information button until ENGINE OIL LIFE appears in the display. The engine oil life system shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. It will show 100% when the system is reset after an oil change. It will alert you to change your oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. Always reset the engine oil life after an oil change. To reset the engine oil life system, see Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16. The engine oil life reading in the DIC does not replace the need to maintain your vehicle as recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Engine Oil on page 5-13, Change Engine Oil Light on page 3-37, and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. Personalization q (Personalization): Press this button to access the vehicle personalization menu and customize the personalization settings on your vehicle. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-52 for more information. Select r (Select): Press this button to reset certain DIC functions, acknowledge DIC warning messages and clear them from the DIC, and set your personalization settings. DIC Warnings and Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another. Some messages may not require immediate action but you should press the select button to acknowledge that you received the message and clear it from the display. Some messages cannot be cleared from the display because they are more urgent. These messages require action before they can be removed from the DIC display. The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them. 3-45 Cargo Cover Ajar This message will be displayed when trying to open or close the convertible top while the cargo cover is open. Make sure the cargo cover is fully closed before trying to open or close the convertible top. This message will clear itself from the DIC once the cargo cover is closed. Change Trans (Transmission) Fluid (Automatic Transmission Only) If the transmission ﬂuid needs to be changed, this message will appear on the DIC. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-20 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. Check Oil Level If the oil level in the vehicle is low, this message will appear on the DIC. Check the oil level and add oil as necessary. See Engine Oil on page 5-13 for more information. Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display. Battery Not Charging If the battery is not charging during operation, this message will appear on the DIC. The charging system light may also be displayed on the instrument panel cluster. See Charging System Light on page 3-30 for more information. Driving your vehicle when the battery is not charging properly can drain the battery. Have the electrical system checked by your GM dealer as soon as possible. Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display. Battery Voltage Too High This message will be displayed when the battery voltage is higher than normal and you try to raise or lower the convertible top. The charging system light may also be displayed on the instrument panel cluster. See Charging System Light on page 3-30 for more information. Press the select button to acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display. Battery Voltage Too Low This message will be displayed when the battery voltage is lower than normal and you try to raise or lower the convertible top. The charging system light may also be displayed on the instrument panel cluster. See Charging System Light on page 3-30 for more information. Press the select button to acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display. 3-46 Depress Brake This message will be displayed on the DIC when you try to raise or lower the convertible top without ﬁrst pressing the brake pedal. The brake pedal must be pressed in order to operate the convertible top. See Convertible Top on page 2-45 for more information. Pressing the brake pedal will clear the message, or you can press the select button to acknowledge and clear the message from the DIC display. Driver Door Ajar This message will be displayed on the DIC and a chime will sound when the driver’s door is not closed completely. Stop the vehicle, check the door for obstacles, and close the door again. Fully closing the driver’s door will clear this message from the display, or you can press the select button to acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display. Engine Coolant Hot Idle Engine Notice: keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. If the cooling system temperature becomes too hot, this message will appear in the DIC and you will hear a chime. Stop the vehicle and let the engine idle in If your engine catches ﬁre because you If your engine catches ﬁre because you PARK (P) to allow the coolant to reach a safe temperature. You may need to add more coolant to your vehicle before driving again. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 and Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-32 for more information. This message will clear from the DIC display when the coolant temperature drops to a safe operating temperature. Engine Overheated Stop Engine Notice: keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. If your engine is overheated, this message will be displayed on the DIC. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and do not drive it until the engine cools down. You may need to add more coolant to your vehicle before driving again. See Engine Overheating on page 5-27 and Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-32 for more information. This message will clear from the DIC display when the coolant temperature drops to a safe operating temperature. Flip Hall Switch Fault This message will be displayed on the DIC when trying to raise or lower the convertible top and there is a fault with this switch. If the message persists, see your GM dealer for service. 3-47 Fuel Level Low If the fuel level is low in the vehicle’s gas tank, this message will appear on the DIC and you will hear a chime. You will also see the check gages warning light on the instrument panel cluster. See Check Gages Warning Light on page 3-38 for more information. Refuel as soon as possible. See Filling the Tank on page 5-8 and Fuel Gage on page 3-39 for more information. Press the select button to acknowledge and clear the message from the display. Hdr (Header) Latch Switch Fault This message will be displayed on the DIC when trying to raise or lower the convertible top and there is a fault with this switch. If the message persists, see your GM dealer for service. Manually Open Tonneau This message will be displayed on the DIC when trying to raise or lower the convertible top while the convertible top and roof tonneau are where the system cannot verify their position. The roof system may need to be restored manually to a stable position by fully opening the roof tonneau and boot cover panel. See Convertible Top on page 2-45 for more information. Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. If the oil pressure is low in your vehicle, this message will be displayed on the DIC. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and do not drive it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer. See Engine Oil on page 5-13 and Oil Pressure Gage on page 3-36 for more information. 3-48 Passenger Door Ajar If the passenger’s door is not fully closed, this message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime. Stop the vehicle, check the door for obstacles, and close the door again. Fully closing the passenger’s door will clear this message from the display, or you can press the select button to acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display. Reduce Speed This message will be displayed on the DIC when trying to raise or lower the convertible top while the vehicle is in motion. Stop the vehicle and continue pressing the brake pedal before trying to raise or lower the top again. See Convertible Top on page 2-45 for more information. The message will clear from the display once the vehicle is stopped, or you can press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display. Rfa X Battery Low If a remote keyless entry transmitter battery is low, this message will appear on the DIC. The battery needs to be replaced in the transmitter. Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display. See “Battery Replacement” under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-6 for battery replacement instructions. Roof Ajar This message will be displayed on the DIC when trying to release the cargo cover and the convertible top is not fully open or closed. Make sure your convertible top is in the full-closed or full-open position before trying to release your cargo cover. See Convertible Top on page 2-45 and Cargo Cover on page 2-35 for more information. This message will clear once the convertible top is open or closed, or you can press the select button to acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display. If this message repeatedly occurs while not trying to release the cargo cover, see your GM dealer for service. Roof Cycle Timeout This message will be displayed on the DIC when the convertible top has not completed its movement from one position to another within the programmed time limit. When this message appears, the convertible top will stop moving. Release the convertible top switch and make sure there is nothing blocking the path of the top. If the path is clear, press the convertible top switch again. See Convertible Top on page 2-45 for more information. 3-49 When operating the top in low temperatures, such as below 32°F (0°C), the time needed to cycle the top will increase. This may cause the top movement to stop and the Roof Cycle Timeout message to appear on the DIC display. If this occurs, you may release the convertible top switch and press it again to continue the cycle. Make sure nothing is blocking the path of the top before pressing the switch again. It may be necessary to do this several times to complete the cycle, depending on the outside temperature. See Convertible Top on page 2-45 for more information. If you operate the convertible top switch Notice: continuously while the ignition is in ACCESSORY, the battery will drain and you might not be able to start your vehicle. Do not use the convertible top switch for extended periods of time when the ignition is in ACCESSORY. Roof Hall Switch Fault This message will be displayed on the DIC when trying to raise or lower the convertible top and there is a fault with this switch. If the message persists, see your GM dealer for service. Service Air Bag If there is a problem with the airbag system, this message will be displayed on the DIC. The airbag readiness light may also be displayed on the instrument panel cluster. See your GM dealer for service. Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the display. See Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-51 and Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-27 for more information. Service Brake System If a problem occurs with the brake system, this message will appear on the DIC. The brake system warning light and the anti-lock brake system warning light may also be displayed on the instrument panel cluster. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-30 and Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3-31 for more information. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message is still displayed, or appears again when you begin driving, the brake system needs service. See your GM dealer. See Brakes on page 5-32 for more information. Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the display. 3-50 Stop Vehicle This message will be displayed when attempting to release the cargo cover while the vehicle is in motion. The vehicle must be stopped to release the cargo cover. See Cargo Cover on page 2-35 for more information. Tlat (Tonneau Latch) Hall Switch Fault This message will be displayed when trying to raise or lower the convertible top and there is a problem with this switch. If the message persists, see your GM dealer for service. Tonn (Tonneau) Hall Switch Fault This message will be displayed when trying to raise or lower the convertible top and there is a fault with this switch. If the message persists, see your GM dealer for service. Tonn (Tonneau) Latd (Latched) Switch Fault This message will be displayed when trying to raise or lower the convertible top and there is a fault with this switch. If the message persists, see your GM dealer for service. Traction Active (Automatic Transmission Only) This message, along with the Traction Control System (TCS) warning light on the instrument panel cluster, will be displayed when the TCS system is active. Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display. See Traction Control System (TCS) (Automatic Transmission) on page 4-9 and Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 3-32 for more information. Trans (Transmission) Hot Idle (Automatic Transmission Only) If the transmission ﬂuid in the vehicle becomes too hot, this message will appear on the DIC. Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission ﬂuid to cool. This message will clear when the ﬂuid temperature reaches a safe level. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-20 for more information. 3-51 The following is a list of available programmable options: • AUTOMATIC LOCKING (Automatic Transmission only) • AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING • REMOTE LOCK FEEDBACK • REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK • HEADLAMPS ON AT EXIT • PERIMETER LIGHTING • SEAT POSITION RECALL, if equipped • ALARM WARNING TYPE • DISPLAY LANGUAGE • DISPLAY UNITS – U.S./MET q (Personalization): Press this button located on the steering wheel to access the vehicle personalization menu and customize the personalization settings on your vehicle. Turn Signal On If a turn signal is left on for 3/4 mile (1.2 km), this message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime. Move the turn signal/multifunction lever to the off position. Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the display. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7 for more information. Unknown Speed This message will be displayed when trying to raise or lower the convertible top and the roof controller cannot communicate with the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). See your GM dealer for service. DIC Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle has a personalization feature that allows you to program certain features to a preferred setting for up to two drivers. The number of programmable features varies depending upon which model of the vehicle you purchased. Once the features are programmed, the saved settings are recalled by pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, 1 or 2, or by pressing the appropriate memory button, 1 or 2, located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. See Memory Seat on page 2-53 for more information. 3-52 Automatic Locking (Automatic Transmission only) This feature allows you to choose how the vehicle’s doors are locked on your automatic transmission vehicle. Press the personalization button until AUTOMATIC LOCKING appears in the display. To access the modes for AUTOMATIC LOCKING, press the select button. Once AUTOMATIC LOCKING is selected, press the select button to scroll through the following modes: Mode 1: LOCK DOORS OUT OF PARK Mode 2: LOCK DOORS WITH SPEED If you choose Mode 1, the doors will lock when the vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P). If you choose Mode 2, the doors will lock when the vehicle speed is above 8 mph (13 km/h) for three seconds. Scroll through the list of modes. When the mode you want is displayed on the DIC, press the personalization button to set your choice, return to the personalization menu, and advance to the next programmable feature. For more information on automatic door locks, see Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2-10. Automatic Unlocking This feature allows you to choose how the vehicle’s doors are unlocked. Press the personalization button until AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING appears in the display. To access the modes for AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING, press the select button. Once AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING is selected, press the select button to scroll through the following modes: Mode 1: UNLOCK ALL IN PARK (Automatic Transmission only) Mode 2: UNLOCK ALL AT KEY OUT Mode 3: UNLOCK DRIVER IN PARK (Automatic Transmission only) Mode 4: UNLOCK DOORS MANUALLY If you choose Mode 1, all of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P). If you choose Mode 2, all of the doors will unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition. If you choose Mode 3, the driver’s door will be unlocked when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P). If you choose Mode 4, the doors will not be unlocked automatically. 3-53 Scroll through the list of modes. When the mode you want is displayed on the DIC, press the personalization button to set your choice, return to the personalization menu, and advance to the next programmable feature. For more information on automatic door locks, see Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2-10. Remote Lock Feedback This feature allows you to choose whether or not the horn chirps and the parking lamps ﬂash when you lock the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter. Press the personalization button until REMOTE LOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display. To access the modes for REMOTE LOCK FEEDBACK, press the select button. Once REMOTE LOCK FEEDBACK is selected, press the select button to scroll through the following modes:

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