2006 Chevrolet Uplander Owners Manual

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Do not use the Universal Home Remote 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 Universal Home Remote Transmitter. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in the programming steps. Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remote programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Universal Home Remote buttons should be erased for security purposes. See “Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons” later in this section or, for assistance, see Customer Assistance Offices on page 7-4. 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 signal. Programming Universal Home Remote Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside Universal Home Remote buttons, releasing only when the Universal Home Remote 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 hand-held transmitter to the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons. 2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the Universal Home Remote buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. 2-45 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired Universal Home Remote button 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 Universal Home Remote successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons. 5. Press and hold the newly-trained Universal Home Remote button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the Universal Home Remote button is pressed and released. To program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons, begin with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote.” Do not repeat Step 1 as this will erase all of the programmed channels. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling-code equipped device, most commonly, a garage door opener. 2-46 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 Universal Home Remote 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. The Universal Home Remote should now activate your rolling-code equipped device. To program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons, begin with Step 2 of “Programming Universal Home Remote.” You do not want to repeat Step 1, as this will erase all previous programming from the Universal Home Remote buttons. 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 Universal Home Remote 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 or garage door opener by using the “Programming Universal Home Remote” procedures, regardless of where you live, replace Step 3 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” with the following: Continue to press and hold the Universal Home Remote button while you press and release every two seconds (cycle) the hand-held transmitter button until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal Home Remote. The Universal Home Remote indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 4 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” to complete. Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons To erase programming from the three Universal Home Remote 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. The Universal Home Remote is now in the train (learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” shown earlier in this section. Individual buttons cannot be erased, but they can be reprogrammed. See “Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button” following this section. 2-47 Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button To program a device to Universal Home Remote using a Universal Home Remote button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired Universal Home Remote button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to ﬂash after 20 seconds. While still holding the Universal Home Remote button, proceed with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” shown earlier in this section. For additional information on Universal Home Remote, see Customer Assistance Offices on page 7-4. Storage Areas Your vehicle’s large carrying capacity can store many items. If the vehicle has an extended wheelbase, it can carry even larger items. The ﬂoor pins that are used to attach the seats, can be used to secure larger loads. There may be additional storage areas behind the seats. Pull the lid towards you to open the storage. 2-48 Glove Box If the glove box has a lock, put your key into the lock and turn the key counterclockwise. To open the glove box, pull the latch release. The glove box door has a detent to prevent the door from lowering too far. Open the glove box until the door is partway open, then pull the door down if you need it fully opened. To close the glove box, the door must be pushed up past the detent. To lock the glove box, put your key into the lock and turn the key clockwise. Cupholder(s) There are cupholders located below the center instrument panel switchbank. The cupholders have a rubber liner that can be removed, so that larger cups can ﬁt into the cupholders. You can also remove the liner to clean it. To use the cupholders, pull the tray out. Push the tray back when not in use. Your vehicle may be equipped with cupholders in the second row. Storage Bin Your vehicle may have a storage bin located on the overhead rail that you can use for storage. Overhead Console (With Rail) If your vehicle is equipped with an overhead console, it may contain the following: (cid:127) Reading lamps. See Front Reading Lamps on page 3-18 or Rear Reading Lamps on page 3-19. (cid:127) Switchbank. See Overhead Console Switchbank on page 3-20. (cid:127) OnStar® System buttons. See OnStar® System on page 2-42. (cid:127) Universal Home Remote buttons. See Universal Home Remote System on page 2-44. See your dealer to purchase additional items for the rail system. 1. Place the storage bin on to the rails in the desired location. 2. Push ﬁrmly upward on the bin while supporting it with one hand. 3. Push in on the latch and then rotate it 90 degrees. 2-49 Overhead Console (Without Rail) If your vehicle has an overhead console without the rail system, it has two reading lights, a courtesy light, and a switchbank. See Overhead Console Switchbank on page 3-20 for more information. Floor Console Storage Area If your vehicle has a storage compartment located on the front console below the front cupholders. Pull up and then forward on the handle to open the storage compartment. Folding Tray Your vehicle may be equipped with folding convenience trays located between seats. To use each tray lift up on the handle located on its front end, while pulling up on the tray to lock it into place. There are four cupholders on each tray. 4. Firmly press down making sure the latch is ﬂat with the ribs (A) on the storage bin. 5. Switch hands and repeat Steps 2 through 4 for the latch on the opposite side of the storage bin. 6. Reverse these steps in order to remove the storage bin. The contents of the bin should never weigh more than 1.5 lbs (0.7 kg). Always make sure to close and latch the bin before driving. 2-50 Second Row Center Console If your vehicle has the second row center console, use the following procedure to remove or install the console. Removing the Center Console 1. Locate the attachment lever in an opening on the rear of the console 2. Pull the attachment lever upward to release the attachment hook. 3. Lift the console up to remove it from the vehicle. Replacing the Center Console {CAUTION: A second row center console that is not locked into place properly can move around in a crash or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the console into place properly when installing it. 1. Position the second row center console above the forward ﬂoor attachments between the second row bucket seats. For information on installing the seats, see Rear Seat Operation on page 1-6. 2. Place the console’s front hooks onto the forward ﬂoor attachments. 3. Locate the attachment lever at the rear of the console and pull up. 4. Rock the rear attachment bracket onto the ﬂoor attachment and release the lever. 5. Pull up on the console to ensure the rear attachment hook is latched. 2-51 Luggage Carrier {CAUTION: If you try to carry something on top of your vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier — like paneling, plywood, a mattress and so forth — the wind can catch it as you drive along. This can cause you to lose control. What you are carrying could be violently torn off, and this could cause you or other drivers to have a collision, and of course damage your vehicle. You may be able to carry something like this inside. But, never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle. If you have the luggage carrier, you can load things on top of your vehicle. Crossrails are not standard on this vehicle and must be purchased at your dealer. Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 150 lbs (68 kg) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as far forward as possible and against the side rails, making sure to fasten it securely. 2-52 Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-30. To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you are driving, check now and then to make sure the cargo is still securely fastened. Convenience Net (With Rear Convenience Center) Your vehicle may have a convenience net. The convenience net is designed to help keep small loads, from falling out of the vehicle when the liftgate is opened. Install the convenience net at the rear of your vehicle, inside the liftgate. To use the convenience net, do the following: 1. Attach the upper loops to the posts on both sides of the liftgate opening. The label on the net should be in the upper left corner. 2. Attach the lower loops to the tabs at the rear edge of the rear convenience center. When not in use, it is recommended that you take down the convenience net to extend the life of the net and to help retain its elasticity, and to keep the rear exit clear. Convenience Net (Without Rear Convenience Center) Your vehicle may have a convenience net. The convenience net is designed to help keep small loads, like grocery bags, from falling over. Install the convenience net at the rear of your vehicle, inside the liftgate. To use the convenience net, do the following: 1. Attach the upper loops to the posts on both sides of the liftgate opening. The label on the net should be in the upper left corner. 2. Attach the lower hooks to the metal rings on the ﬂoor. 3. Once you have loaded items into the net, stretch the higher side of the net up and over the top of the load to hold it ﬁrmly in place. The convenience net has a maximum capacity of 100 lbs (45 kg). It is not designed to hold larger, heavier loads. Store such loads on the ﬂoor of your vehicle, as far forward as you can. When not in use, it is recommended that you take down the convenience net to extend the life of the net and to help retain its elasticity, and to keep the rear exit clear. Convenience Center {CAUTION: If any removable convenience item is not secured properly, it can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to secure any such item properly. Your vehicle may have a convenience center. It provides extra storage space for the rear of the vehicle. To open the convenience center, pull up on the door latch located on the front of the cover. The convenience center cover has two automatic prop rods to hold it up and in place. To close the convenience center cover, you must pull one of the prop rod linkages toward you while holding onto the door latch and lower the convenience center cover to close it. 2-53 4. Slide the convenience center in and align it to the rear seat. 5. Press down on the front of the convenience center so the center is aligned on the sill mounting bracket. 6. Turn the hand knob clockwise until it is tight. 7. Pull up on the convenience center to make sure it is locked into place. The cover of the convenience center can be left in its upright position while the vehicle is moving. The convenience center and the third row seat both have a maximum weight capacity of 400 lbs (181.6 kg). Notice: Overloading your vehicle may cause damage. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not overload your vehicle. Removing the Convenience Center 1. Make sure that all items are off the convenience center and that it is empty. 2. Turn the hand knob, located at the rear of the convenience center, counterclockwise until the knob is loose. 3. Lift up on the hand knob, then grip and pull up on the convenience center to remove it from the vehicle. Replacing the Convenience Center 1. Make sure the third row seat is properly installed in the vehicle. See Third Row Seat on page 1-18 for more information. If the third row seat is not in the vehicle with the convenience center, the convenience center will not be locked into the correct position in the vehicle. 2. Make sure that the convenience center is empty and closed. 3. Lift the convenience center up and into the rear of the vehicle. 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 ........................3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..................3-8 Flash-to-Pass .................................................3-9 Windshield Wipers ..........................................3-9 Windshield Washer .........................................3-9 Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...........................3-10 Cruise Control ..............................................3-10 Exterior Lamps .............................................3-14 Wiper Activated Headlamps ............................3-15 Headlamps on Reminder ................................3-15 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System .....................................3-15 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-16 Interior Lamps Control ...................................3-17 Dome Lamp .................................................3-17 Entry Lighting ...............................................3-17 Delayed Lighting ...........................................3-18 Exit Lighting .................................................3-18 Front Reading Lamps ....................................3-18 Rear Reading Lamps ....................................3-19 Cargo Lamp .................................................3-19 Battery Run-Down Protection ..........................3-19 Overhead Console Switchbank .......................3-20 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ............3-20 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .............................3-22 Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current ........3-23 Cigarette Lighter ...........................................3-24 Climate Controls ............................................3-24 Climate Control System .................................3-24 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-27 Rear Climate Control System .........................3-27 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-29 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 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light .............3-34 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-34 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...................3-35 Charging System Light ..................................3-38 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-38 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .............3-39 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-40 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-40 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-41 Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-44 Security Light ...............................................3-45 Cruise Control Light ......................................3-45 Highbeam On Light .......................................3-45 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-45 Low Fuel Warning Light .................................3-46 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-46 DIC Operation and Displays ...........................3-47 DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-53 DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) .......3-69 Audio System(s) .............................................3-77 Setting the Time ...........................................3-78 Radio with CD ..............................................3-79 Rear Seat Entertainment System ....................3-98 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ................................3-111 Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................3-113 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ......................3-114 Radio Reception .........................................3-115 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ........................3-115 Care of the CD and DVD Player ...................3-116 Fixed Mast Antenna ....................................3-116 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............3-116 Chime Level Adjustment ...............................3-116 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-27. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. C. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-114. D. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-32. E. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls (If Equipped). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-46. F. Traction Control System Button (If Equipped). See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8. G. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. H. Passenger Airbag Status And Passenger Seatbelt Reminder Indicator. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-35 and Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-34. I. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-77. J. Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-14. K. Interior Lamps Control. See Interior Lamps Control on page 3-17. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-16. L. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-11. M. Parking Brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-37. N. Horn. See Horn on page 3-6. O. Cruise Controls (If Equipped). See Cruise Control on page 3-10. P. Climate Controls. See Climate Control System on page 3-24. Q. Heated Seat Controls (If Equipped). See Heated Seats on page 1-3. R. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-48. 3-5 Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise the steering wheel to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. To tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and pull the lever. Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. 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 in the center of the instrument panel. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key is not in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. Press the button again to turn the ﬂashers off. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, your turn signals 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 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 3-8. (cid:127) 53 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 3-9. (cid:127) Z Rear Window Wiper. See Windshield Washer on page 3-9. (cid:127) = Rear Window Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 3-9. For information on the headlamps, see Exterior Lamps on page 3-14. 3-7 (cid:127) Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. 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 arrow ﬂashes faster than normal, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers will not 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 for burned-out bulbs and check the fuse. See Bulb Replacement on page 5-45 and Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-94. 3-8 If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps, the signal indicator will ﬂash at a normal rate even if a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly to make sure they are working. Turn Signal On Chime If either turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound to let the driver know to turn it off. If you need to leave the signal on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km), turn off the signal and then turn it back on. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal/multifunction lever away from you. When the high beams are on, this light will appear on the instrument panel cluster. To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you. Flash-to-Pass When the headlamps are off, pull the lever toward you to momentarily turn on the high beams. This will signal that you are going to pass. When you release the lever, they will turn off. 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. 9(Off): To stop the wipers, move the band to off. 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. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they are frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Windshield Washer LQ (Windshield Washer): Press and hold the windshield washer paddle with this symbol on it to wash your windshield. The washers and wipers will operate. When you release the paddle, the washers will stop, and the wipers will continue to operate for two cycles, unless your wipers had already been on. In that case, the wipers will resume the wiper speed you had selected earlier. {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. 3-9 Rear Window Wiper/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. The controls for the rear window washer/wiper are located on the end of the turn signal/multifunction lever. 9 (Off): Move the lever to this position to turn the rear washers/wipers off. Z (Rear Wiper): Move the lever to this position to turn the rear wipers on. = (Rear Washer/Wiper): Move the lever to this position to wash and wipe the rear window. Cruise Control Your vehicle may have cruise control. {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. 3-10 CANCEL R: Pull the lever to cancel the cruise control speed. Cruise control allows a speed of approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more to be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This is helpful on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When the brakes are applied, the cruise control shuts off. If the vehicle is in cruise control and the Traction Control System (TCS) begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8. When road conditions allow, the cruise control can be used again. The cruise control lever is located below the windshield wiper control on the right side of the steering wheel. Q RES + (Resume/Accelerate): Push the lever up to resume the cruise control speed, or to accelerate when passing another vehicle. J ON/OFF q: Press the button on the end of the lever to turn the cruise control on. Press it again to turn cruise control off. R SET — (Set/Coast/Decelerate): Push the lever down to set the cruise speed. If the cruise speed is already set this position can be used to coast or decelerate from a higher speed. 3-11 Setting Cruise Control 4. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. {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. 1. Push the button at the end of the cruise control lever to turn the cruise control on. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Push down on the cruise control lever and release it. This will set the speed in cruise control. 3-12 This symbol will appear on the instrument panel cluster when the cruise control is set. This symbol will disappear when the brakes are applied or the cruise control is cancelled. It will reappear when the set cruise speed is resumed. Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control shuts off. But the cruise control does not need to be reset. Once the vehicle is traveling approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, the cruise control lever can be pushed upward toward the plus (resume/accelerate) position to return to the preset cruise speed. The vehicle will return to and stay at the preset cruise speed. If the cruise control lever is pushed up and held toward the plus (resume/accelerate) position, the vehicle speed will increase until the lever is released or the brakes are applied. Do not continue to hold the lever in the plus (resume/accelerate) position, unless a faster speed is desired. 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. Push up on the cruise control lever toward the plus (resume/accelerate) position, then release the lever and take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will now cruise at the higher speed. (cid:127) Push up and hold the cruise control lever toward the plus (resume/accelerate) position until the vehicle reaches the desired speed. Then release the cruise control lever. To increase the vehicle’s speed in very small amounts, push up brieﬂy on the cruise control lever and release it. Each time this is done, the vehicle will speed up approximately one mph (1.6 km/h). The acceleration feature will only work after the cruise control speed has been set by pushing the cruise control lever down to the set position. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce the vehicle’s speed while using cruise control: (cid:127) Push the cruise control lever downward toward the minus (set/coast/decelerate) position until a lower speed is reached, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, push the cruise control lever downward toward the minus (set/coast/decelerate) position brieﬂy. Each time this is done, the vehicle will slow down approximately one mph (1.6 km/h). Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle’s speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed set earlier. 3-13 (cid:127) Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle’s speed, its load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, the accelerator pedal might have to be used in order to maintain the vehicle’s speed. When going downhill, the brakes might have to be applied, or the transaxle might have to be shifted to a lower gear to keep the vehicle’s speed down. Doing either of these things will take the vehicle out of cruise. It may be better not to use the cruise control if the brakes constantly have to be applied, or the vehicle continuously needs to be shifted to a lower gear. Cancelling Cruise Control To cancel a cruise control session, pull the cruise control lever forward, or step lightly on the brake pedal. Doing either of these things will only end the current cruise control session, but the set speed will be retained in memory. Push the button at the end of the cruise control lever to turn the system off. Erasing Speed Memory When the cruise control or the ignition is turned off, the cruise control set speed memory is erased. 3-14 Exterior Lamps The control to the left of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. 9 (Off): Turn the control to this position to toggle off all lamps. This is a momentary control that will spring back to AUTO when released. This momentary control will turn the automatic headlamps and/or the Daytime Running Lamps on and off for U.S. vehicles. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, this is only true when the transaxle is in PARK (P). AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this position to set your headlamps in automatic mode. AUTO mode, if enabled, will turn the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending on how much light is available outside the vehicle. Due to the momentary switch design, your automatic lights may be disabled even if the control is in the AUTO position. ; (Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with the following: Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights 5 (Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature, if equipped, will automatically activate the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for about 30 seconds and when all of the following conditions are met. The exterior lamp control is in AUTO. The headlamps have not already been activated by automatic lighting. The automatic lighting feature has not been disabled using the exterior lamp control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-14 for additional information. If the wipers are activated for over 30 seconds and the exterior lamp control is in the parking lamps position, or the automatic lighting feature has been disabled using the exterior lamp control, a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will appear on the Driver Information Center, if equipped. Headlamps on Reminder If you turn the ignition to LOCK while leaving the lamps on, you will hear a warning chime once the driver’s door is opened. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional Daytime Running Lamps are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. 3-15 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) To idle your vehicle with the DRL and automatic headlamps off, toggle the exterior lamp control to off after starting the vehicle. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. Instrument Panel Brightness The knob to adjust the instrument panel brightness is located in the center of the interior lamp controls. Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the lights and counterclockwise to dim them. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it is not covered. The DRL system will make front parking and turn signal lamps come on in daylight when the following conditions are met: The ignition is on. The exterior lamps control is off. When the DRL are on, only your front turn signal lamps will be on. Your instrument panel will not be lit up. When it is dark enough outside, the exterior lamps will come on automatically. When it is bright enough outside, the exterior lamps will turn off and the DRL will turn on. Of course, you may still turn on the headlamps any time you need to. 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 30 seconds 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 3-16. 3-16 (cid:127) (cid:127) Interior Lamps Control The interior lamp control is located to the right of the exterior lamp controls on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. R (Interior Lamp Override): Turn the outer knob to this position to have your interior lamps remain off while any door is open. 1 (Door): Turn the outer knob to this position to turn the interior lamps on while any door is open and when the ignition key is removed from the ignition. + (Interior Lamps): Turn the outer knob to this position to turn the interior lamps on. Turn the inner knob to adjust the instrument panel brightness, described earlier in this section. Dome Lamp The dome lamp is located in the headliner and has two buttons to manually turn it on or off. The dome lamp will come on each time you open a door, unless you turn on the interior lamps override feature. See Interior Lamps Control on page 3-17. Entry Lighting With entry lighting, the interior of your vehicle is illuminated so that you can see inside before you enter your vehicle. The lamps will come on for 20 seconds if you unlock your door using your key or the remote keyless entry transmitter and the ignition is in LOCK. After 20 seconds have passed, the interior lamps will slowly fade out. The lamps will turn off before the 20 seconds if you do one of the following: Lock all the doors using the key. (cid:127) Press lock on the power door lock switch. (cid:127) Press lock on the remote keyless entry transmitter. When any door is opened, entry lighting is cancelled. The interior lamps will stay on while any door or the liftgate is open, and slowly fade out when all doors and the liftgate are closed. 3-17 (cid:127) The interior lamps may stay on for up to 25 seconds after all doors have been closed if they have not been locked. See Delayed Lighting on page 3-18. To turn the entry lighting feature off or on, see DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-69. Delayed Lighting The delayed lighting feature will continue to illuminate the interior for 20 seconds after all doors have been closed, so that you can ﬁnd your ignition and buckle your safety belt at night. Delayed lighting will not occur while the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY. After 20 seconds have passed, the interior lamps will slowly fade out. The lamps will fade out before the 20 seconds have passed if you do one of the following: Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY. Lock all doors using the remote keyless entry transmitter. Lock all doors using the power door lock switch or the key. To turn the delayed lighting feature off or on, see DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-69. Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on for about 25 seconds whenever you remove the key from the ignition. If you turn the ignition key to RUN or ACCESSORY, the lamps will fade out. The lamps will also fade out if you lock the doors with the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter. When any door is opened, exit lighting is cancelled. The interior lamps will stay on while any door or the liftgate is open, and slowly fade out when all doors and the liftgate are closed. The interior lamps may stay on for up to 20 seconds after all doors have been closed if they have not been locked. See Delayed Lighting on page 3-18. To turn the exit lighting feature off or on, see DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-69. Front Reading Lamps There are two reading lamps and one courtesy lamp in the overhead console. To turn either reading lamp on or off, press the lens of the lamp. The courtesy lamp will come on each time you open a door, unless you turn on the interior lamps override feature. See Interior Lamps Control on page 3-17. 3-18 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Rear Reading Lamps There are two reading lamps in the third row headliner. To turn either reading lamp on or off, press the lens of the lamp. There may also be a reading lamp in the second row, integrated with the dome lamp. To turn the second row reading lamp on or off, press the button next to the lamp lens. Cargo Lamp The cargo lamp is located in the rear of your vehicle, above the liftgate opening, and does not have a switch. The cargo lamp will come on each time you open a door, unless you turn on the interior lamps override. See Interior Lamps Control on page 3-17. Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery, in case you accidentally leave the interior lamps on. If you leave any interior lamps on while the ignition is in lock or off, they will automatically turn off after 10 minutes. The lamps will not come back on again until you do one of the following: Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY (cid:127) Open a closed door, or close and reopen a door. Turn the interior lamps on if they are in the door or override position. Turn the interior lamps to the door or override position and then to on again if the interior lamp control is in the on position. If your vehicle has less than 15 miles (25 km) on the odometer, the battery saver will turn off the lamps after only three minutes. 3-19 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) If your vehicle is equipped with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, it is designed to help you park, while the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). It operates only at very low speeds, less than 3 mph (5 km/h). URPA can help make parking easier and to help you avoid colliding with objects such as parked vehicles. The URPA system can detect objects up to 5 feet (1.5 m) behind the vehicle, and tell you how close these objects are from your rear bumper. Your vehicle’s URPA operates when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R) and the vehicle speed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h). Four ultrasonic sensors located at the rear bumper are used to detect the distance to the object. The URPA display is located inside the vehicle, near the rear window. It has three color-coded lights used to provide distance and system information to the driver. Overhead Console Switchbank The overhead console switchbank is located in the overhead console. This switchbank may include the following: (cid:127) Power Sliding Door(s)/Override Switch(es). See Power Sliding Door (PSD) on page 2-16. (cid:127) Power Rear Quarter Windows. See Power Rear Quarter Windows on page 2-26. (cid:127) Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) Disable Switch. See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 3-20. If your vehicle does not have some of these options, there will be a blank. 3-20 {CAUTION: Even with the Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist system, the driver must check carefully before backing up. The system does not operate above typical backing speeds of 3 mph (5 km/h) while parking. And, the system does not detect objects that are more than 5 feet (1.5 meters) behind the vehicle. So, unless you check carefully behind you before and when you back up, you could strike children, pedestrians, bicyclists or pets behind you, and they could be injured or killed. Whether or not you are using rear park assist, always check carefully behind your vehicle before you back up and then watch closely as you do. URPA can be turned off by pressing the rear park aid disable switch located in the overhead console switchbank. While the system is disabled, an indicator light will be lit on the switch. You will not see any lights on the rear display if the switch is in the off position. How the System Works Unless disabled, the URPA will turn on automatically when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R). When the system turns on, the three lights on the display will illuminate for one and a half seconds to let you know that the system is working. If your vehicle is moving in REVERSE (R) at a speed greater than 3 mph (5 km/h), the red light will ﬂash to remind you that the system does not work at speed greater than 3 mph (5 km/h). 3-21 If an object is detected at a REVERSE (R) speed of less than 3 mph (5 km/h), one of the following will occur: Description amber light amber/amber lights amber/amber/red lights & continuous chime amber/amber/red lights ﬂashing & continuous chime English 5 ft 40 in 20 in 1 ft Metric 1.5 m 1.0 m 0.5 m 0.3 m A chime will sound the ﬁrst time an object is detected between 20 inches (0.5 m) and 5 feet (1.5 m) away. URPA cannot detect objects that are above liftgate level. In order for the rear sensors to recognize an object, it must be within detection range behind the vehicle. When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The light may ﬂash red when the vehicle is in REVERSE (R) if the ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean. So be sure to keep your rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush. Other conditions that may affect system performance include things like the vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck. If after cleaning the rear bumper and then driving forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h), the display continues to ﬂash red, see your dealer. 3-22 If a trailer was attached to your vehicle, or a bicycle or an object was on the back of, or hanging out of your liftgate during your last drive cycle, the light may also ﬂash red. The light will continue to ﬂash whenever in REVERSE (R) until your vehicle is driven forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h) without any obstructions behind the vehicle. Accessory Power Outlet(s) Your vehicle may be equipped with a front accessory power outlet located below the climate controls on the instrument panel. It can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. Pull the cover down to use the accessory power outlet. When not in use, keep the cover on. The rear accessory power outlet is located on the rear compartment on the driver’s side. To remove the cover, pull the tab on the cover and pull it off. To put the cover back on, line up the tabs at the back of the cover and put the cover in place. Push down the tab to secure the cover. When not in use, always cover the rear accessory power outlet 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. 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 Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current Your vehicle may have a power outlet that can be used to plug in auxiliary electrical equipment with a maximum limit of 150 watts. If you try to use equipment that requires more than the limit, a protection circuit will cut the power supply. To reset the outlet, unplug the item and plug it back in or turn the ignition to OFF or ACCESSORY and then back on. The power will automatically restart when equipment that operates within the limit is plugged in. The power outlet is located behind the third row seats on the passenger’s side rear quarter trim panel. 3-23 The power outlet is not designed for the following electrical equipment and may not work properly if these items are plugged into the power outlet: (cid:127) Equipment with high initial peak wattage such as: compressor-driven refrigerators and electric power tools. (cid:127) Other equipment requiring an extremely stable power supply such as: microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc. Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have a cigarette lighter. To use the lighter, located on the instrument panel below the climate controls, push it in all the way and let go. When it is ready, it will pop back out by itself. 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. 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. If you put papers, pins, or other ﬂammable 3-24 Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Operation Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airﬂow inside of your vehicle. To change the current mode, select one of the following: H (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, then directs the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the ﬂoor outlets. 6 (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets. Use this mode to send air to the rear of the vehicle. Keep the area under the front seats free of objects that could obstruct airﬂow to the rear of the vehicle. The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost mode. For more information, see “Defogging and Defrosting” later in this section. Outside Air: This mode will be automatically selected when your vehicle is in any mode except maximum air conditioning. A (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob to 0 to turn off the fan. The fan must be turned on for the air conditioning compressor to operate. Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the air temperature inside your vehicle. # (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air-conditioning system on or off. When it is pressed, an indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that air conditioning is activated. You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again. This is normal. The system is designed to make adjustments to help with fuel economy while still maintaining the selected temperature. On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently. 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. # MAX (Maximum Air Conditioning): Turn the right knob to this position for maximum air conditioning. This will select air conditioning and recirculation for maximum cooling of your vehicle. This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. 3-25 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. This mode will automatically be selected when you select maximum air conditioning. ( (Heated Seats): Press this button to turn on the heated seats. The button on the left controls the driver’s seat and the button on the right controls the passenger’s seat. See Heated Seats on page 1-3 for additional information. Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity, or 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. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode. - (Defog): This mode directs air to the windshield and the ﬂoor outlets. When you select this mode, the system runs the air-conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode. 3-26 0 (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets, with some air directed to the ﬂoor outlets. In this mode, the system will automatically run the air-conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode. 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. < REAR: Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated. The rear window defogger will turn off about 10 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will only run for about ﬁve minutes before turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid. Outlet Adjustment k (Open): Turn the thumbwheel to this position to open the air outlets. l (Closed): Turn the thumbwheel to this position to close the air outlets. Use the louvers located on the air outlets to change the direction of the airﬂow. Operation Tips (cid:127) Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the vehicle that may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle. (cid:127) Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. (cid:127) Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively. Rear Climate Control System Your vehicle may have a rear climate control system that allows the driver to adjust the fan speed for the rear seating area. This system works with the main climate control system in your vehicle. This thumbwheel is located below the main climate control system on the instrument panel. Use this thumbwheel to adjust the fan speed for the rear seat passengers. A (Fan): Slide the thumbwheel to 1, 2, or 3 to increase or decrease airﬂow to the rear seating area. Slide the fan knob to 0 to turn the fan off. AUX: Slide the thumbwheel to AUX to allow the rear passengers to adjust the temperature and airﬂow to the rear seating area. 3-27 Your vehicle may also have a rear climate control system that allows the rear passengers to adjust the temperature and fan speed for the rear seating area. When the front climate control is in AUX and the rear climate control fan or temperature button is pressed, the display will show the same airﬂow modes as the front climate control system. See Climate Control System on page 3-24 t r (Decrease Setting): Press this button to decrease the fan or temperature setting when arrows are active in the display. [ u (Increase Setting): Press this button to increase the fan or temperature setting when arrows are active in display. 9 (Fan): Press this button to increase or decrease fan speed. After pressing this button, arrows and a fan will appear in the display. The arrows indicate that to increase or decrease fan speed, you need to press either the left or right arrow button. The displayed arrows and fan will disappear after a few seconds. b (Temperature): Press this button to increase or decrease temperature. After pressing this button, arrows and a temperature scale will appear in the display. The arrows indicate that to increase or decrease temperature, you need to press either the left or right arrow button. The displayed arrows and temperature scale will disappear after a few seconds. The front control must be in AUX position to enable adjustment of the temperature and fan speed on the rear control system. If it is not in AUX, pressing the fan or temperature button on the rear climate control will show a DISABLED message on the rear seat entertainment system display. 3-28 Rear Air Outlets The outlet behind the left rear seat is the cold air return outlet. Be sure to keep it free from obstructions. Also, keep the area around the base of the center instrument panel console, between and under the front seats, free of objects that could also obstruct airﬂow to the rear seating area. For more information on how to use the main climate control system, see Climate Control System on page 3-24. For information on ventilation, see Outlet Adjustment on page 3-27. Passenger Compartment Air Filter Passenger compartment air, both outside and recirculated air, is routed through a passenger compartment ﬁlter. The ﬁlter removes most particles from the air, including dust particles. Reductions in airﬂow, which may occur more quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the ﬁlter needs to be replaced early. For how often to change the air ﬁlter, see Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. The access panel for the passenger compartment air ﬁlter is located in the back of the glove box. To replace the ﬁlter, do the following: 1. Pull the tab located on the outer access panel up and out. 3-29 4. Replace the ﬁlters by reversing Step 3. Make sure the ﬁlters are inserted so that the sealing foam is angled in the same direction on both ﬁlters. For the type of ﬁlter to use, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14. 5. Close the inner access door, while squeezing the tab. Be sure it is tightly closed. 6. Snap the outer access panel into the back of the glove box. 2. Then push the tab, located on the left of the inner access panel, to the right. 3. The ﬁrst air ﬁlter will pull straight out. To remove the second, reach in and slide it toward the opening. Pull the second ﬁlter out. 3-30 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. 3-31 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, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. The indicator warning lights and gages are explained on the following pages. United States version shown, Canada similar 3-32 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. The new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer. Trip Odometer The trip odometer can display how far you have driven since you last reset it. For more information see DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-47. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. 3-33 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will be provided for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This would only occur if a passenger is detected by the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-82 for more information. The passenger safety belt light will also be provided and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. You should have the passenger buckle their safety belt. This chime and light will be repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the passenger’s safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will be provided. Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light comes on if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the airbag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-74. 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 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. 3-34 {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. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. United States Canada When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped). 3-35 If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger passenger’s airbag or airbags are enabled (may inﬂate). {CAUTION: Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped) if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. We recommend that rear-facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, never put a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat the unless passenger airbag status indicator shows off. Never put a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the airbag is off. {CAUTION: If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger’s seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped). A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat if the airbag is turned on. If your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, there is a label on your sun visor that says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great if the airbag deploys. 3-36 Here is why: {CAUTION: If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service. Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped) if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. We recommend that rear-facing child restraints be transported in vehicles with a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, whenever possible. {CAUTION: If the off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on together, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger seat may not have the protection of the airbags. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-34. If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s airbag or airbags. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-82 for more on this, including important safety information. 3-37 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. 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. 3-38 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 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3-39 and 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 Your vehicle has an anti-lock brake system warning light. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you’ve started your engine, turn the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on and stays on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, the anti-lock brake system needs service and you do not have anti-lock brakes. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 3-39 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light Your vehicle is equipped with a traction control system warning light. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: If you turn the system off by pressing the traction control button. To turn the system back on, press the button again. The warning light should go off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8 for more information. If there’s a brake system problem that is speciﬁcally related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on. If your brakes begin to overheat, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down. If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on. 3-40 United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the red gage lamp turns on, your 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 5-26. (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) 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, transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. 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. 3-41 (cid:127) (cid:127) If the Light is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: (cid:127) Reducing vehicle speed (cid:127) Avoiding hard accelerations (cid:127) Avoiding steep uphill grades If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps, and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. If the Light Is On Steady You 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. 3-42 (cid:127) 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. 3-43 Oil Pressure Light If you have low engine oil pressure, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving. This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it ﬁxed immediately by your GM dealer. The oil light could also come on in three other situations: (cid:127) When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test to show you it is working. The light will go out when you turn the ignition on. If it does not come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it ﬁxed right away. If you are idling at a stop sign, the light may blink on and then off. If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. This is normal. {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. 3-44 (cid:127) (cid:127) Security Light Highbeam On Light For information regarding this light, see Theft-Deterrent Systems on page 2-26. This light will come on when the high-beam headlamps or the Flash-to-Pass feature is in use. Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. Fuel Gage The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 3-10 for more information. United States Canada When the indicator nears empty, you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. 3-45 Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on. Here are four things some owners ask about. All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage. (cid:127) 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 reads. For example, the gage read half full, but it took more (or less) than half of the tank’s capacity to ﬁll it. The gage pointer may move while cornering, braking or speeding up. The gage may not indicate empty when the ignition is turned off. Low Fuel Warning Light The light next to the fuel gage will come on brieﬂy when you are starting the engine. This light comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. To turn it off, add fuel to the fuel tank. Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). All messages will appear in the DIC display located in the instrument panel cluster, below the tachometer. The DIC buttons are located on the center of the instrument panel, below the center outlets. The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short delay, the DIC will display WELCOME DRIVER (1 or 2) if a personalized key 1 or 2 is used, and then the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. The DIC displays the odometer, trip odometers, fuel economy, trip computer, vehicle system information, and compass display, if equipped. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. In addition, the DIC displays phone numbers that are called using the OnStar® system, if equipped. See OnStar® System on page 2-42. 3-46 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) If equipped, the outside air temperature automatically appears in the bottom right corner of the DIC display when viewing all of the information screens, except for the oil life screens. If the outside air temperature is at or below 37°F (3°C), the temperature reading will toggle between displaying the outside temperature and the word ICE for two minutes. If there is a problem with the system that controls the temperature display, the letters OC (open circuit) or SC (short circuit) will appear on the display. If this occurs, have the vehicle serviced by your GM dealer. The DIC also allows some features to be customized or personalized, if equipped. See DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-69 for more information. DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the center of the instrument panel. The buttons are the information, set/reset, and menu buttons. The button functions are detailed in the following pages. DIC Buttons Q4R (Information): Press this button to display the odometer, trip distance, time elapsed, average speed, fuel economy, battery voltage, oil life, and to turn off the DIC. r (Set/Reset): Press this button to set or reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC. q (Menu): Press this button to display the units, language, personalization, if equipped, compass zone and compass calibration, if equipped. See DIC

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2006 Chevrolet Uplander Owners Manual