2007 Chevrolet Uplander Owners Manual

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your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine warms up. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transaxle gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts. 152 Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects the electrical system. If the ignition key is turned to the START position, and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will continue cranking until the vehicle starts or until it exceeds the maximum cranking time allowed, approximately 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage. To prevent starter-motor gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is already running. The engine cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY or LOCK position. Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2. If the engine does not start in 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way down while you turn the key to START. Do this until the engine starts. As soon as it does, let go of the key. 3. If your engine still will not start, or starts but then stops, it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for a maximum of 15 seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If the engine still will not start, or starts brieﬂy but then stops again, repeat Step 1 or 2, depending on the temperature. When the engine starts, release the key and the accelerator pedal. Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you do not, your engine might not perform properly. Any resulting damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty. 153 Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater. In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use of the coolant heater is not required. Your vehicle may also have an internal thermostat in the plug end of the cord. This will prevent operation of the engine coolant heater when the temperature is at or above 0°F (−18°C) as noted on the cord. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The electrical cord is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 154 {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a ﬁre. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you do not, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you will be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. Automatic Transaxle Operation Maximum engine speed is limited when you are in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), to protect driveline components from improper operation. There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This gear position locks your front wheels. It is the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move easily. Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You must fully apply your regular brakes ﬁrst and then press the shift lever button before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and psh the shift lever all the way info PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear. See Shifting Out of Park (P) on page 161. {CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 160. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 412. 155 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 403. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is ﬁrmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while the engine is running at high speed may damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speeds when shifting your vehicle. 156 DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle. If you need more power for passing, and you are: (cid:127) Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. (cid:127) Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. The vehicle will shift down to the next gear and have more power. If your vehicle seems to start up Downshifting the transaxle in slippery road conditions could result in skidding, see Skidding under Loss of Control on page 387 Notice: rather slowly or not shift gears when you go faster, and you continue to drive your vehicle that way, you could damage the transaxle. Have your vehicle serviced right away. You can drive in SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and DRIVE (D) for higher speeds until then. Warm-Up Shift Your vehicle has a computer controlled transaxle designed to warm up the engine faster when the outside temperature is 35°F (2°C) or colder. You may notice that the transaxle will shift at a higher vehicle speed until the engine is warmed up. This is a normal condition designed to provide heat to the passenger compartment and defrost the windows more quickly. See Climate Control System on page 217 and Dual Climate Control System on page 220 for more information. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving. It reduces vehicle speed more than DRIVE (D) without using your brakes. You might choose THIRD (3) instead of DRIVE (D) when driving on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears and when going down a steep hill. 157 FIRST (1): This position reduces vehicle speed even more than SECOND (2) without using your brakes. You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (1) while the vehicle is moving forward, the transaxle will not shift into ﬁrst gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transaxle. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes, or parking brake to hold the vehicle in place. SECOND (2): This position reduces vehicle speed more than DRIVE (D) without using your brakes. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. Notice: Driving in SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles (40 km) or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h) may damage the transaxle. Also, shifting into SECOND (2) at speeds above 65 mph (105 km/h) can cause damage. Drive in THIRD (3) or DRIVE (D) instead of SECOND (2). Notice: rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster, something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far that way, your vehicle can be damaged. So, if this happens, have your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you can use SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and THIRD (3) for higher speeds. If your vehicle seems to start up 158 Parking Brake The parking brake is located under the instrument panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push down on the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 238. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot while you push down on the parking brake pedal with your left foot. When you lift your left foot from the parking brake pedal, it will pop up to the released position. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 412. 159 Shifting Into Park (P) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 412. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake with your left foot. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pulling the shift lever toward you and moving it up as far as it will go. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could be injured. Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running. 160 If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and the parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you move the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without ﬁrst pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P). Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your vehicle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called torque lock. To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To ﬁnd out how, see Shifting Into Park (P) on page 160. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in PARK (P) when the ignition is in the LOCK position. In addition, you must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 155. 161 Parking Over Things That Burn {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. 162 Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: (cid:127) Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. (cid:127) Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. CAUTION: (Continued) (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. (cid:127) Repairs were not done correctly. (cid:127) Your vehicle or exhaust system has been modiﬁed improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: (cid:127) Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and (cid:127) Have your vehicle ﬁxed immediately. CAUTION: (Continued) 163 Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on page 163. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust — with CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See Winter Driving on page 399. {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 160. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 412. 164 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror While sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. The day/night adjustment can lessen glare from the headlamps behind your vehicle. Pull the tab forward for daytime use; push it back for night use. Outside Power Mirrors Push the top control to the left or right to choose either the driver’s or passenger’s outside rearview mirror. Leave the control in the center position to prevent moving the mirrors once they are adjusted. Use the arrows on the bottom control to adjust the position of each mirror. Adjust each mirror so that you can see the side of your vehicle and the area behind it, while sitting in a comfortable driving position. Both outside mirrors can be folded forward or rearward to prevent damage when going through car washes or conﬁned spaces. The controls, located on the driver’s door, operate both outside rearview mirrors. 165 Outside Convex Mirror {CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. The passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver’s seat. It also makes things appear farther away than they really are. Outside Heated Mirrors If the vehicle has outside heated rearview mirrors, they are activated when the rear window defogger is turned on. See “Rear Window Defogger” in Climate Control System on page 217 or Dual Climate Control System on page 220. 166 OnStar® System OnStar® uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If your airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar® Emergency where we can request emergency services be sent to your location. If you lock your keys in the vehicle, call OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can send a signal to unlock your doors. If you need roadside assistance, press the OnStar® button and they can contact Roadside Service for you. A complete OnStar® Owner’s Guide and the Terms and Conditions of the OnStar® Subscription Service Agreement are included in the vehicle’s OnStar® Subscriber Information packet located in your vehicle. For more information, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, contact OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or press the OnStar® button to speak with an OnStar® advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. OnStar® Services For new vehicles equipped with OnStar®, the Safe & Sound Plan is included for one year from the date of purchase. You can extend this plan beyond the ﬁrst year, or upgrade to the Directions & Connections® Plan to meet your needs. For more information, press the OnStar® button to speak with an advisor. 167 Safe & Sound Plan (cid:127) Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment (cid:127) Emergency Services (cid:127) Roadside Assistance (cid:127) Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance (cid:127) AccidentAssist (cid:127) Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert (cid:127) OnStar® Vehicle Diagnostics (cid:127) OnStar® Hands-Free Calling (cid:127) OnStar® Virtual Advisor Directions & Connections® Plan (cid:127) All Safe & Sound Plan Services (cid:127) Driving Directions (cid:127) RideAssist (cid:127) Information and Convenience Services OnStar® Hands-Free Calling OnStar® Hands-Free Calling allows OnStar® subscribers to make and receive calls using voice commands at the touch of a button. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated into the vehicle, and may be used with Pre-Paid Minute Packages or linked to a cell phone through OnStar® Shared Minutes Plan. To ﬁnd out more, refer to the OnStar® Owner’s Guide in the vehicle’s glove box, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or speak with an OnStar® advisor by pressing the OnStar® button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). OnStar® Virtual Advisor Your vehicle may have Virtual Advisor. It is a feature of OnStar® Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes to access weather, local traffic reports, and stock quotes. By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands, you can browse through the various topics. Customize your information proﬁle at www.myonstar.com. See the OnStar® Owner’s Guide for more information. 168 OnStar® Steering Wheel Controls $: Your vehicle may be equipped with a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar®. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 367 for more information. When calling into voice mail systems or to dial directory numbers, press this button once, wait for the response, say the number(s) to be dialed, wait for the number(s) to be repeated and then say “dial.” See the OnStar® Owner’s Guide for more information. Universal Home Remote System Universal Home Remote System (With Three Round LED) The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand-held Radio-Frequency (RF) transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home lighting. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization Certiﬁcate number is KOBGTE05A. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. The Canadian Registration ID number is 3521A-GTE05A. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. 169 Universal Home Remote System (With One Triangular LED) The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand-held radio-frequency (RF) transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home lighting. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization Certiﬁcate number is CB2SAHL3. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. The Canadian Registration ID number is 2791021849A. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. 170 Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED) Your vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote System. If there are three round Light Emitting Diode (LED) above the Universal Home Remote System buttons, follow the instructions below. If there is one triangular LED above the Universal Home Remote System buttons, follow the instructions under Universal Home Remote System Operation (with one triangular LED). This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home lighting. Do not use the this system 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. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in programming the transmitter. Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles, as well as, for future programming. You only need the original remote control transmitter for ﬁxed code programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale or lease termination of the vehicle, the programmed buttons should be erased for security purposes. See “Erasing your Universal Home Remote Buttons” later in this section. 171 Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or security device you are programming. When programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. Programming Universal Home Remote — Fixed Code Fixed Code garage door openers are used for garage doors produced prior to 1996. Fixed code uses the same coded signal every time, which is manually programmed by setting DIP switches for a unique personal code. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Remove the battery cover of the hand-held transmitter. If you do not know if your garage door opener is a ﬁxed code or rolling code device, open your garage door opener’s remote control battery cover. Your garage door opener is a ﬁxed code device if there is a panel of switches. If not, your garage door opener is a rolling code device. 172 Example of Switch Settings Example 2. Write down the eight to 12 coding switch settings from left to right. When the switch is in the up position, write “on,” and when a switch is in the down position, write “off”. If a switch is set between the up and down position, write “middle”. 3. Enter these positions into the Universal Home Remote System as follows. Press and release all three buttons at the same time to put the device into programming mode. 4. The indicator light will blink slowly. In order from left to right, and within two and one-half minutes, enter each switch setting into the Universal Home Remote System. Push one button for each switch as follows: (cid:127) Left button = “on” switch position. (cid:127) Right button = “off” switch position. (cid:127) Middle button = “middle” switch position. 5. After entering the switch settings, press and release all three buttons at the same time. The indicator lights will turn on. 173 6. Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light above the selected button should slowly blink. You may need to hold the button from ﬁve to 55 seconds. 7. Immediately release the button when the garage door moves. The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete. 8. Press and release the button again. The garage door should move, conﬁrming that programming is successful and complete. To program another device such as an additional garage door opener, a security device, or home lighting, repeat Steps 1 through 8, choosing a different function button in Step 7 than what you used for the garage door opener. Programming Universal Home Remote — Rolling Code Rolling code garage door openers are used for garage doors produced after 1996 and are code protected. Rolling code means the coded signal is changed every time your remote control garage door opener is used. Programming a rolling code garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before you begin. If you do not follow these actions, the device will time out and you will have to repeat the procedure. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press the two outside buttons at the same time for one to two seconds, and immediately release them. 174 2. Go to the garage. Locate the garage door motor head and press and release the “learn” button. After pressing the “learn” button, you have 10 to 30 seconds to complete Step 4 depending on your garage control unit. If you cannot locate the “learn” button, refer to the owners guide for your garage door opener. 3. Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink. You may need to hold the button from ﬁve to 20 seconds. 4. Immediately release the button when the garage door moves. The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete. 5. Press and release the button again. The garage door should move, conﬁrming that programming is successful and complete. To program another device such as an additional garage door opener, a security device, or home lighting, repeat Steps 1 through 6, choosing a different function button in Step 4 than what you used for the garage door opener. Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. 175 Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons You can reprogram any of the three buttons by repeating the instructions. Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons You should erase the programmed buttons when you sell the vehicle or terminate your lease. To erase either rolling code or ﬁxed code on the Universal Home Remote device, do the following: 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons at the same time for approximately 20 seconds, until the indicator lights, located directly above the buttons, begin to blink rapidly. 2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink, release both buttons. The codes from all button will be erased. For additional information on Universal Home Remote, see Customer Assistance Offices on page 560. 176 Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED) Your vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote System. If there is one triangular Light Emitting Diode (LED) above the Universal Home Remote buttons, follow the instructions below. If your vehicle has three round LED above the Universal Home Remote buttons, follow the instructions under Universal Home Remote System Operation (with three round LED). 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 560. 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. 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. 177 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. 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. 5. Press and hold the newly-trained Universal Home Remote button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on continuously, 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 device, most commonly, a garage door opener. 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 the rolling-code device. To program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons, begin with Step 2 of “Programming Universal Home Remote.” Do not repeat Step 1, as this will erase all previous programming from the Universal Home Remote buttons. 178 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 training (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. 179 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 560. 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. 180 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. 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 211 for more information. 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 209 or Rear Reading Lamps on page 209. (cid:127) Switchbank. See Overhead Console Switchbank on page 211. (cid:127) OnStar® System buttons. See OnStar® System on page 167. (cid:127) Universal Home Remote buttons. See Universal Home Remote System (With Three Round LED) on page 169 or Universal Home Remote System (With One Triangular LED) on page 170. See your dealer to purchase additional items for the rail system. Storage Bin Your vehicle may have a storage bin located on the overhead rail that you can use for storage. If your bin is equipped with the ﬁnger size latches do the following: 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. 181 If your bin is equipped with the hand size latches do the following: 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. The bin will snap into place. 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. 182 4. To remove the bin, support the bin with one hand while pulling each latch up and away from the 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. 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 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. 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. 183 Replacing the Center Console Luggage Carrier {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 13. 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. 184 {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. 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 404. 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. 185 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. 186 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. 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 27 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. 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. 187 ✍ NOTES 188 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ........................ 192 Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 194 Other Warning Devices ............................. 194 Horn .......................................................... 194 Tilt Wheel .................................................. 195 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .................. 195 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ................. 196 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .......... 197 Flash-to-Pass ............................................ 197 Windshield Wipers ..................................... 197 Windshield Washer .................................... 198 Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...................... 199 Cruise Control ........................................... 200 Exterior Lamps .......................................... 204 Wiper Activated Headlamps ....................... 205 Headlamps on Reminder ........................... 205 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System .................................. 205 Instrument Panel Brightness ...................... 206 Interior Lamps Control ............................... 207 Dome Lamp .............................................. 207 Entry Lighting ............................................ 208 Delayed Lighting ........................................ 208 Exit Lighting .............................................. 209 Front Reading Lamps ................................ 209 Rear Reading Lamps ................................ 209 Cargo Lamp .............................................. 210 Electric Power Management ...................... 210 Battery Run-Down Protection ..................... 211 Overhead Console Switchbank .................. 211 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ...... 212 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ........................ 214 Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current .................................................. 215 Cigarette Lighter ........................................ 216 Climate Controls ......................................... 217 Climate Control System ............................. 217 Dual Climate Control System ..................... 220 Outlet Adjustment ...................................... 223 Rear Climate Control System (Option A, Uplevel) ................................ 224 Rear Climate Control System (Option B, Uplevel) ................................ 226 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ............. 228 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ..... 230 Instrument Panel Cluster ........................... 231 Speedometer and Odometer ...................... 232 Trip Odometer ........................................... 232 Tachometer ............................................... 232 189 Section 3 Instrument Panel Safety Belt Reminder Light ........................ 232 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light ....... 233 Airbag Readiness Light ............................. 234 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............. 235 Charging System Light .............................. 237 Brake System Warning Light ..................... 238 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...... 239 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ........................................ 240 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ............ 241 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ........................ 242 Oil Pressure Light ..................................... 246 Security Light ............................................ 247 Cruise Control Light .................................. 247 Highbeam On Light ................................... 247 Fuel Gage ................................................. 248 Low Fuel Warning Light ............................ 248 Driver Information Center (DIC) .................. 249 DIC Operation and Displays ...................... 249 DIC Compass (Uplevel Only) ..................... 254 DIC Warnings and Messages .................... 256 DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) ........................................ 275 190 Audio System(s) ......................................... 284 Setting the Time ........................................ 285 Radio with CD ........................................... 286 Using an MP3 ........................................... 301 XM Radio Messages ................................. 307 Navigation/Radio System ........................... 309 Rear Seat Entertainment System (Option A, Uplevel) ................................ 309 Rear Seat Entertainment System (Option B, Uplevel) ................................ 324 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Option A, Uplevel) ................................ 340 (Option B, Uplevel) ................................ 343 Mobile Digital Media System ..................... 345 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................. 367 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................. 367 Radio Reception ........................................ 368 Care of Your CDs and DVDs .................... 369 Care of the CD and DVD Player ............... 369 Fixed Mast Antenna .................................. 370 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ....... 370 Chime Level Adjustment ............................ 370 ✍ NOTES 191 Instrument Panel Overview 192 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 223. I. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 284. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 195. C. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 367. D. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 231. E. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls (If Equipped). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 249. F. Traction Control System Button (If Equipped). See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 379. G. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 194. H. Passenger Airbag Status And Passenger Seatbelt Reminder Indicator. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 235 and Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 233. J. Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 204. K. Interior Lamps Control. See Interior Lamps Control on page 207. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 206. L. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 437. M. Parking Brake. See Parking Brake on page 159. N. Horn. See Horn on page 194. O. Cruise Controls (If Equipped). See Cruise Control on page 200. P. Climate Controls. See Climate Control System on page 217. Dual Climate Controls. See Dual Climate Control System on page 220. Q. Heated Seat Controls (If Equipped). See Heated Seats on page 10. R. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 180. 193 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. 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. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key is not in the ignition switch. 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. 194 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. 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 196. (cid:127) 53 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 197. (cid:127) Flash-to-Pass. See Flash-to-Pass on page 197. (cid:127) N Windshield Wipers. See Windshield Wipers on page 197. 195 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 471 and Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 527. 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. (cid:127) L Windshield Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 198. (cid:127) Z Rear Window Wiper. See Windshield Washer on page 198. (cid:127) = Rear Window Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 198. For information on the headlamps, see Exterior Lamps on page 204. 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. 196 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. 197 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. 198 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. If your vehicle has the rear window washer/ wiper, the controls 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. The rear window washer uses the same ﬂuid bottle as the windshield washer. However, the rear window washer will run out of ﬂuid before the windshield washer. If you can wash your windshield but not your rear window, check the ﬂuid level. 199 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 excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. 200 If your vehicle has cruise control, the 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(CRUISE CONTROL) 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. 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 379. When road conditions allow, the cruise control can be used again. Setting Cruise Control {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. 4. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. 201 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 202 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. (cid:127) 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. 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. 203 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: (cid:127) Taillamps (cid:127) 5(Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. Instrument Panel Lights 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). 204 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. (cid:127) The exterior lamp control is in AUTO. (cid:127) The headlamps have not already been activated by automatic lighting. (cid:127) The automatic lighting feature has not been disabled using the exterior lamp control. See Exterior Lamps on page 204 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. 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: (cid:127) The ignition is on. (cid:127) The exterior lamps control is off. 205 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. 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 206. 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. 206 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 207. 207 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: (cid:127) Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY. (cid:127) Lock all doors using the remote keyless entry transmitter. (cid:127) 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 275. 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: (cid:127) 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. 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 208. To turn the entry lighting feature off or on, see DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 275. 208 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 208. To turn the exit lighting feature off or on, see DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 275. 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 207. 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. 209 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 207. Electric Power Management This vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM), an advanced control system. It estimates the battery’s temperature and state of charge and then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery’s state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge back in. When the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging. If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage, you may see the voltage move up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed. The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator) 210 may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power that is needed for very high electrical loads. A high electrical load occurs when several of the following loads are on: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power, whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories. Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver. If so, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message might be displayed, such as Battery Saver Active or Battery Voltage Low. If this message is displayed, it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible. 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: (cid:127) Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY (cid:127) Open a closed door, or close and reopen a door. (cid:127) Turn the interior lamps on if they are in the door or override position. (cid:127) 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. 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 134. (cid:127) Power Rear Quarter Windows. See Power Rear Quarter Windows on page 145. (cid:127) Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) Disable Switch. See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 212. If your vehicle does not have some of these options, there will be a blank.

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2007 Chevrolet Uplander Owners Manual