2002 Oldsmobile Aurora Owners Manual

Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings.

D Don’t tow a trailer during break-in.

See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index for more information.

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NOTICE:

If your key seems stuck in OFF and you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? Turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service.

ACC (Accessory): This position lets you use your electrical accessories such as power windows, power sunroof (option), radio and the windshield wipers. ON: This is the position the switch returns to after you start your engine and release the switch. This is the position for normal driving. Even when the engine is not running, you can use ON to operate your electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights. START: This position starts your engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to ON for normal driving.

Key Reminder Warning If you leave your key in the OFF ignition position, you will hear a warning chime when you open the driver’s door. Always leave your key in OFF. If you leave it in any other position, you will drain the battery power. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) After you turn the ignition off and remove the key, you will still have power to accessories such as the power windows, audio steering wheel controls, clock, sunroof (option), accessory power outlet and the radio for up to 10 minutes. The instrument panel cluster lights will stay on for a few seconds, then go out. Once you open a door, the power will shut off.

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Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.

NOTICE:

Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.

1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.

3.

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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 it doesn’t start within 10 seconds, hold your key

in START for about 10 seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each try. If your engine still won’t 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 about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing. This time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds to clear the extra gasoline from the engine. After waiting about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure.

NOTICE:

CAUTION:

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 don’t, your engine might not perform properly.

Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll 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. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The engine coolant heater cord is located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle, above the headlamp assembly.

3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet.

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 won’t 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 don’t, 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’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area.

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Automatic Transaxle Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever.

PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.

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. Don’t 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 won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

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Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in ON. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.

NOTICE:

Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. 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 “Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.

CAUTION:

Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is “racing” (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. Don’t shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing.

NOTICE:

Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty.

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FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (1), the transaxle won’t shift into FIRST (1) until the vehicle is going slowly enough.

NOTICE:

If your front wheels can’t turn, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transaxle. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes or shift into PARK (P) to hold your vehicle in position on a hill.

AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: D Going less than approximately 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. D Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the

accelerator all the way down.

You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): D When driving on hilly, winding roads, D when towing a trailer, so there is less shifting

between gears, or

D when going down a steep hill. SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) or THIRD (3). 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.

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Parking Brake

Your vehicle has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot.

If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on while the parking brake is set and a single chime will be heard.

To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. This will release the parking brake pedal. When you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the release position. If you try to drive approximately 20 feet (6.1 m) with the parking brake on, the brake light stays on and a chime sounds until you release the parking brake.

NOTICE:

Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle.

If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.

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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 won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake by pushing down the parking brake pedal with your left foot.

2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pushing the

lever all the way forward.

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3. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 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).

Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle 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)” in the Index. 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).

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. Don’t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to.

If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you’ve moved 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). If you can, it means the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK (P).

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Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in ON. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you want. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try the following: 1. Turn the key to the OFF ignition position. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear

you want.

5. Take your vehicle to an authorized service center as

soon as you can.

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Parking Over Things That Burn

CAUTION:

Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn.

Engine Exhaust

CAUTION:

Running Your Engine While You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.

Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: D Your exhaust system sounds strange

or different.

D Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. D Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. D Your vehicle was damaged when driving over

high points on the road or over road debris.

D Repairs weren’t done correctly. D Your vehicle or exhaust system had been

modified improperly.

If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: D Drive it only with all the windows down

to blow out any CO; and

D Have your vehicle fixed immediately.

CAUTION:

Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust.” Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the 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 “Blizzard” in the Index.

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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. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re 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 won’t move. See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If you are parking on a hill and if you’re pulling a trailer, also see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

Horn Press on the center area of the steering wheel to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter 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 toward you. Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever

The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: D Turn and Lane-Change Signals D Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer D Flash-To-Pass Feature For information on exterior lamps, see “Exterior Lamps” later in this section.

Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal either 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.

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As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows flash very fast, a bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index) and check for burned-out bulbs.

Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 0.8 miles (1.3 km), a chime will sound at each flash of the turn signal and the DIC will display the TURN SIGNAL ON? reminder message. To turn off the chime and message, move the turn signal lever to the off position. To turn off the DIC message while the turn signal is still active, press any button on the DIC. See “Driver Information Center (DIC)” in the Index for more information.

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high, push the lever away from you until you hear a click. Then release it.

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

If the fog lamps are on when you turn on the high-beam headlamps, the fog lamps will turn off. The fog lamps will turn back on when you turn off the high-beam headlamps.

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Windshield Wipers

Flash-to-Pass Feature This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are off. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you. Your high-beam headlamps will turn on. They’ll stay on as long as you hold the lever there. Release the lever to turn them off. If your headlamps are on, and on high beam, your headlamps will switch to low beam when the lever is released. To get back to high beam, push the lever away from you.

The lever on the right side of your steering column operates your windshield wipers. If your windshield wipers are on for more than six seconds while you are driving, the low-beam headlamps, instrument panel cluster backlighting and the taillamps will turn on. For more information see “Wiper-Activated Headlamps” in the Index.

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For a single wiping cycle, move the lever down to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then release it. The wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the lever to MIST longer. For steady wiping at low speed, move the lever up to the LO position. For high-speed wiping, move the lever up further, to HI. To stop the wipers, move the lever to OFF. You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wiper cycles. Move the lever up to the first detent, INT (Intermittent). Turn the band labeled INT ADJ (Intermittent Adjustment) down toward the shorter lines for fewer wiper passes per minute. As you turn the band toward the longer lines, the wiper cycles per minute will increase. Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. See “Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement” in the Index. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.

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Rainsenset II Wipers (If Equipped) The moisture sensor is mounted on the interior side of the windshield below the rearview mirror and is used to automatically operate the windshield wipers. This system operates by monitoring the amount of moisture build-up on the windshield. Wipes occur as needed to clear the windshield depending on the driving conditions and sensitivity setting. In light rain or snow, fewer wipes will occur. In heavy rain or snow, wipes will occur more frequently. The system will operate in the delay, low speed and high speed modes. If the system is left on for long periods of time, occasional wipes may occur without any moisture on the windshield. This is normal and indicates that the Rainsense system is activated. The Rainsense system is activated by moving the wiper lever up to the INT position and turning the INT ADJ band to one of the five sensitivity levels within the delay area. The bottom INT ADJ position is the lowest sensitivity setting, level one. This allows more rain or snow to collect on the windshield between wipes. You can increase the sensitivity of the system and the frequency of wipes by turning the INT ADJ band away from you to the higher sensitivity levels. The top position is the highest sensitivity setting, level five. A single wipe will occur each time you turn the INT ADJ band to a higher sensitivity level to indicate that the sensitivity level has been increased.

NOTICE:

The wipers must be turned off when going through a car wash to avoid damage.

The MIST and wash cycles operate as normal and are not affected by the Rainsense function. The system can be overridden at any time by manually changing the wiper control to LO or HI speed.

NOTICE:

Do not place stickers or other items on the exterior glass surface directly in front of the rainsensor. Doing this could cause the rainsensor to malfunction.

Windshield Washer The lever on the right side of your steering column also controls your windshield washer. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the button on the end of the lever. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed. For more washer cycles, push and hold the button.

CAUTION:

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

Ice build up can block washer nozzles. Remove ice for proper operation. If the fluid level in the windshield washer bottle is low, the message LOW WASHER FLUID will appear on the DIC. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index.

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If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See “Traction Control System” in the Index. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on.

Setting Cruise Control

CAUTION:

If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control.

Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This is helpful on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off.

CAUTION:

D Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic.

D Cruise control can be dangerous on

slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t use cruise control on slippery roads.

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Resuming a Set Speed Setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then applying the brake will end the cruise control function. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can briefly push the cruise control lever up to RES-ACC (Resume-Accelerate) to reset. This returns you to the desired preset speed. Remember, if you hold the lever up at RES-ACC, the vehicle will accelerate until you release the lever or apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the lever at RES-ACC.

Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are three ways to go to a higher speed: D Use the accelerator pedal to go to a higher speed. Push the lever down, then release the lever and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.

D Move the cruise lever up to RES-ACC. Hold it there until

you reach a desired speed and then release the lever.

D To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the lever up to RES-ACC briefly and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.

The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the cruise control speed by pushing the lever down to SET-CST.

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1. Push the cruise control switch, located on the right side of the steering column at the end of the lever, in to ON.

2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Push the lever down to SET-CST (Coast) and release it. The CRUISE light on the instrument panel cluster will come on.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

Ending Cruise Control Without Erasing the Set Speed There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: D Step lightly on the brake pedal, or D pull the cruise lever towards you to cancel cruise. To resume the set speed see “Resuming a Set Speed” earlier in this section.

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

Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: D Push the lever down until you reach a desired lower

speed then release it.

D To slow down in very small amounts, push the lever down briefly. Each time you do this, you’ll go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.

Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.

Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills.

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Exterior Lamps

The lever on the left side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps.

: Turn the outside part of the lever with this symbol

on it, to operate the lamps. The exterior lamp switch has three positions: OFF: Turning the switch to this position turns off all lamps and lights, except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).

(Parking Lamps): Turning the switch to

this position turns on the parking lamps, together with the following: D Sidemarker Lamps D Taillamps D License Plate Lamps D Instrument Panel Lights

(Headlamps): Turning the switch to this position

turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. Turning the exterior lamps control to AUTO will turn the headlamps, taillamps and parking lamps on and off, while the ignition is on, by sensing how dark it is outside. See “Automatic Headlamps” in the Index for more information.

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Wiper-Activated Headlamps This feature turns on the low-beam headlamps, instrument panel cluster backlighting and taillamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for approximately six seconds. To operate, the exterior lamps control must be in AUTO and it must be dark enough outside. When the exterior lamps control is in OFF or the parking lamp position and the windshield wiper control is on (LO, HI or INT), the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will appear on the DIC. When you turn the key to OFF, the wiper-activated headlamps will immediately turn off. The wiper-activated headlamps will also turn off if you turn the exterior lamps control to OFF or turn off the windshield wipers. Lamps on Reminder If the exterior lamps control is left on, you’ll hear a warning chime when you turn the ignition off, remove the key from the ignition and open the driver’s door.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it isn’t covered. The DRL system will make your high-beam headlamps come on at reduced brightness in daylight when the following conditions are met: D The ignition is on, D the exterior lamps control is off, and D the transaxle is not in PARK (P). When the DRL are on, only your high-beam headlamps will be on. The parking lamps, taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on.

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With your headlamp control in AUTO when it is dark enough outside, your low-beam headlamps will automatically come on. The other lamps that turn on with your headlamps will also turn on. When it is bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go off, and your high-beam headlamps change to the reduced brightness of DRL. To turn off all exterior lighting at night when you are parked, turn the exterior lamps control all the way toward OFF. The DRL will turn on automatically and the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will be displayed on the DIC when you move the transaxle out of PARK (P). If the exterior lamps control is in the parking lamps position at night, only the parking lamps will be on. If the transaxle is out of PARK (P), only the parking lamps will be active and the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will be displayed on the DIC. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it.

Automatic Headlamps The automatic headlamps will keep your headlamps on when it is dark outside and the ignition is in ON. It’s possible that your headlamps may go out if you drive from a dark area into a bright area like a lighted parking lot. If this happens, turn on your headlamps with the exterior lamps control.

Light Sensor Your automatic headlamps and DRL work with the light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Don’t cover it up. If you do it will read “dark” and the automatic headlamp lighting will turn on.

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Fog Lamps

To turn on only the front fog lamps, turn the fog lamp band to the single fog lamp symbol. To turn on both the front and rear fog lamps, turn the fog lamp band to the double fog lamp symbol.

Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the exterior lamps control has been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off approximately 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF and any door has been opened. This protects against draining the battery in case you have accidentally left the headlamps or parking lamps on. If you need to leave the lamps on for more than 10 minutes, use the exterior lamps control to turn the lamps back on after the ignition has been turned to OFF and any door has been opened.

Turning on the front fog lamps only will automatically activate the parking lamps. Turning on the front and rear fog lamps will automatically activate the parking lamps and headlamps. To turn off the fog lamps, turn the band to OFF. The front fog lamps will also turn off when you turn on your high-beam headlamps, but will turn on again when you switch to low beams.

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Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Knob This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights.

The knob for this feature is located on the driver’s side of the instrument panel.

Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the instrument panel cluster lights and displays. Turn the knob counterclockwise to dim the instrument panel cluster lights and displays. If it is day and your parking lamps are on, the instrument panel cluster lights and displays will come on at full intensity and will not be adjustable. If it is dark enough outside and your parking lamps are on, the instrument panel cluster lights and displays and the backlighting for the door switches will come on, and can also be adjusted.

Courtesy Lamps If it is dark enough outside and the front reading lamp slider lever, located on the overhead console, is in the AUTO position, when any door is opened all of the vehicles courtesy lamps will come on. See “Reading Lamps” in the Index. They make it easier for you to enter and leave the vehicle. The courtesy lamps will remain on for about 25 seconds after all doors have been closed. They will then theater dim to off. Move the front reading lamp slider lever to ON to turn on the interior courtesy lamps. When the control is moved back to either OFF or AUTO, the courtesy lamps will immediately turn off. If the control is OFF when the doors are opened, only the lower instrument panel courtesy lamps will come on. Also, if the control is OFF when illuminated entry or delayed exit lighting are active, only the lower instrument panel courtesy lamps will be on. If a door is left ajar, your interior lamps will turn off after 10 minutes to save your battery.

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Illuminated Entry If it is dark enough outside and you press the unlock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter while all doors are closed, the interior courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for approximately 40 seconds. When the 40 seconds are up, the lights will automatically fade until they turn off. The lamps will turn off immediately by pressing the lock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter, by turning the ignition key to ON or by activating the power door locks. Delayed Entry Lighting When you open the door to enter your vehicle, the interior lamps will come on if it is dark enough outside. When you close the door with the ignition off, the interior lamps will stay on for 25 seconds. When the 25 seconds are up the lights will automatically fade until they turn off. Locking the doors with the power door lock switch or with the lock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter, will override the delayed entry lighting and the lamps will turn off immediately.

Theater Dimming This feature allows for a three to five-second fade out of the overhead courtesy lamps instead of immediate turn off after you remove the key from the ignition. They will not fade if the interior lamps are manually turned on. The lower instrument panel courtesy lamps will not fade out. Delayed Exit Lighting This feature will turn on the interior lamps for 25 seconds after you remove the key from the ignition while the doors are closed and it is night. This will give you time to find the door handle or lock switches as you exit the vehicle. When the 25 seconds are up, or if the key is reinserted into the ignition, the lights will be turned off by the theater dimming system. The lamps will turn off immediately by pressing the lock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter, by turning the ignition key to ON or by activating the power door locks.

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Parade Dimming To activate the instrument panel backlighting during the day, turn the exterior lamps control to the parking lamp position. Dimming of the instrument panel display is not possible during daylight hours. The instrument panel display can only be adjusted when the parking lamps are on and it is dark outside. Perimeter Lighting When the unlock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, the DRL headlamps, parking lamps and back-up lamps will turn on for approximately 25 seconds if it is dark enough outside. This feature can be programmed to be on or off for each transmitter. You can also program how long the exterior lamps will stay on after unlocking the vehicle. You must program this feature through the DIC. See “DIC Personalization Programming” in the Index.

Front Reading Lamps

These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will come on when you open a door. They will turn off when you turn on the ignition. If a door is left open, they will turn off after about 10 minutes. To turn on the reading lamps when the doors are closed, press the button under the lamp you want on. Press it again to turn the lamp off. These lamps work even when the ignition is off. To avoid draining your vehicle’s battery, be sure to turn off all front and rear reading lamps when leaving your vehicle.

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Battery Load Management The battery load management feature is designed to monitor the vehicle’s electrical load and determine when the battery is in a heavy discharge condition. During times of high electrical loading, the engine may idle at a higher rpm setting than normal to make sure the battery charges. High electrical loads may occur when several of the following are on: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, blower fan, heated seats and engine cooling fans. If your vehicle’s battery remains in a heavy discharge condition for a long period of time, the fan, rear defogger, heated seats and heated mirrors will be disabled and the DIC will display BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE. This can happen either under long periods of idling or low speed driving with high electrical loading, or in the event of a charging system fault.

Rear Reading Lamps

These lamps will come on when you open the doors. You can also turn them on by pressing the button on the side of the lamp. Press it again to turn them off. Inadvertent Power Battery Saver This feature is designed to protect your vehicle’s battery against drainage from the interior lamps, trunk lamp, glove box lamp or cigarette lighters. When the ignition is turned off, the power to these features will automatically turn off after 10 minutes. Power will be restored for an additional 10 minutes if any door is opened, the trunk is opened or the courtesy lamp control is turned on. To restore power to the cigarette lighters, the ignition must be turned back to ON.

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Mirrors Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass Your vehicle has an electrochromic inside rearview mirror with a compass. Your vehicle’s mirror may also contain OnStarR controls.

(On/Off): This is the on/off button for mirrors

equipped with OnStar controls. Pressing the MIRROR button (or the on/off button for mirrors equipped with OnStar controls) located at the bottom of the mirror, turns the automatic dimming feature on or off. The mirror also includes an eight-point compass display in the upper right corner of the mirror face. When on, the compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven. When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.

Mirror Operation To turn on the automatic dimming feature, press MIRROR (or press and hold the on/off button for about three seconds for mirrors equipped with OnStar controls). To turn off automatic dimming, press MIRROR (or press and hold the on/off button for about three seconds for mirrors equipped with OnStar controls) again. The green indicator light will be illuminated when this feature is active. The automatic dimming feature will be active each time the vehicle is started.

Compass Operation Press COMPASS (or the on/off button for mirrors equipped with OnStar controls) once to turn the compass on or off. When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the compass will show two character boxes for approximately two seconds. After two seconds, the mirror will display the compass heading.

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Compass Calibration If after two seconds, the display does not show a compass heading (N for North, for example), there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item. If the letter C should ever appear in the compass window, the compass may need calibration. The mirror can be calibrated in one of two ways: D Drive the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less

until the display reads a direction, or

D drive the vehicle on your everyday routine. Mirrors equipped with OnStar controls can be placed in calibration mode by pressing and holding the on off button until a C is shown in the compass display.

Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight before leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance. Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If not adjusted to account for compass variance, your compass could give false readings. To adjust for compass variance, do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number

on the following zone map.

2. Press and hold COMPASS (or the on/off button for mirrors equipped with OnStar controls) until a zone number appears in the display.

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Power Remote Control Rearview Mirrors

3. Once the zone number appears in the display, press

the COMPASS (or the on/off button for mirrors equipped with OnStar controls) button quickly until the correct zone number appears in the display. Stop pressing the button and the mirror will return to normal operation. If C appears in the compass window, the compass may need calibration. See “Compass Calibration” explained previously.

The controls for the power remote rearview mirrors are located on the driver’s door armrest. Press the left or right side of the L/R selector switch located beneath the control pad to choose the left or right mirror.

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To adjust the mirror, use one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror in the direction you want it to go. When finished adjusting the mirrors, leave the L/R selector switch in the center position, to prevent unwanted mirror movement in case the control pad is accidentally bumped while driving. Adjust each outside mirror so that you can see a little of your vehicle, and the area behind your vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with the memory function, the mirrors and driver’s seat position, can be stored into memory. See “Memory Seat and Mirrors” in the Index. Parallel Park Assist Mirror (If Equipped) If you have the memory seat and mirrors feature, the passenger’s outside rearview mirror also includes a tilt-down feature that operates when the shift lever is in REVERSE (R). When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R), the passenger’s mirror will return to its original position after a five-second delay. This delay prevents movement of the mirror if multiple gear transitions (REVERSE (R) to DRIVE (D) to REVERSE (R)) occur during a parallel parking maneuver. This feature can be programmed on or off through the DIC. See “Driver Information Center” or “Personalization Features” in the Index for programming instructions. Vehicles are delivered with this feature off. 2-54

Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat.

CAUTION:

A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (If Equipped) When you operate the rear window defogger, the heated driver’s and passenger’s outside rearview mirrors also warm up to help clear them of ice and snow. See “Rear Window Defogger” in the Index.

Storage Compartments Glove Box Use the master key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open, lift the latch release on the left side of the glove box door. The VALET key will not work in the glove box door lock. Front Storage Armrest The front armrest opens into a storage area. To open it, push the latch at the front center of the armrest. When the latch disengages, pull up on the armrest to open it. Inside you will find storage for cassettes, compact discs and coins. In front of the storage area is a cupholder. Press and release the cupholder cover to open. Do not try to pull it out. Press the cupholder back to its recessed position when not in use.

Rear Armrest Your vehicle has a rear armrest with cupholders and a pass-through feature. Rear Storage Compartment (Option) Your vehicle may have a rear storage armrest with cupholders and a pass-through feature. Lift the front of the cover on the armrest to reveal the storage space. Pull down the interior door to access the trunk. Convenience Net Your vehicle has a convenience net just inside the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can. You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you’re not using it.

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Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Push and release the cover to reveal the front ashtray and cigarette lighter.

NOTICE:

Don’t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire, causing damage.

To clean an ashtray, make sure the cover is open fully, then lift out the ashtray by pulling on the snuffer. To use a lighter, push the center all the way in and let it go. When it’s ready, the center will pop back out by itself. Pull out the entire unit to use it.

NOTICE:

Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’s ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element.

The cigarette lighter will only operate when the ignition is in ON and for 10 minutes after turning the ignition off. If you would like the lighter to operate regardless of the ignition position, and for extended periods of time, see “Engine Compartment Fuse Block” in the Index or see your dealer. Leaving an accessory on for a long period of time can drain the vehicle’s battery.

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Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also remove them from the center mount and swing them to the side, while the auxiliary visor remains to block glare from the front. To extend the visor at the sides, pull out the extension. Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors When you open the cover to the driver’s or passenger’s side visor vanity mirror, the lamps will come on. Accessory Power Outlet With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. The accessory power outlet (12-volt) is located on the front passenger’s side of the vehicle, near the floor on the console. Your vehicle may have a small cap that must be pulled down to access the accessory power outlet. If it does, when not using the outlet be sure to cover it with the protective cap.

The accessory power outlet will only operate when the ignition is in ON and for 10 minutes after turning the ignition off. If you would like the accessory power outlet to operate regardless of ignition position, and for extended periods of time, see “Engine Compartment Fuse Block” in the Index or contact your dealer.

NOTICE:

When using accessory power outlets: D Maximum load of any electrical equipment

should not exceed 15 amps.

D Be sure to turn off any electrical equipment

when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods can drain the battery.

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.

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NOTICE:

Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working as they should. This wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment, and never use anything that exceeds the amperage rating.

When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment.

NOTICE:

Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.

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OnStarR System (If Equipped) OnStar is a vehicle communications system that offers a variety of services and provides a one-touch hands-free communication link between you and the OnStar Center. To receive OnStar services, a service subscription agreement is required and an additional fee may be required. Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information, call 1-888-ONSTAR-7 (1-888-667-8277).

OnStar Services Button: Press this button once to contact an advisor who will be able to assist you with these services. If you are not quickly connected, the system will automatically reset and redial. This ensures connection to the center; there is no additional action required. Press the Communication button to cancel the automatic redial.

 Emergency Button: In an emergency situation,

press the emergency service button. Upon receiving the call, an advisor at the center will locate your vehicle and assess the situation. If necessary, the advisor will alert the nearest emergency service provider.

Communication Button: Press this button at

the end of a call. Also press this button to answer a call from the center, or cancel a call if one of the other buttons is accidentally pressed. This button is also used to access OnStar Personal Calling and Virtual Advisor services. See the OnStar owner package for more information. Volume Control: You can control the volume of the OnStar System using either the volume knob on the radio or using the steering wheel volume control.

Telltale Light: This light will indicate the status of the system. A solid green light will come on when you start the vehicle to let you know that the system is on and is ready to make or receive calls. If the light blinks green it means that an incoming or outgoing call is in progress. Press the Communication button if you notice the light blinking and you are not on a call.

The light will be red in the event of an OnStar system malfunction. If this occurs press the OnStar Services button to attempt to contact an advisor. If the connection is made, the advisor will assist you with steps to take to make sure that the system is functioning properly. If you cannot contact the advisor, take your vehicle to your dealership as soon as possible for assistance. Cellular Antenna The cellular antenna on the outside of your vehicle is critical to effective communications using the OnStar system. Optimum cellular reception can be obtained when the mast is straight up and down. OnStar Services The following services are available with OnStar service plans. Your vehicle comes with a specific one-year service plan that allows use of some or all of the following services. Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment: If an air bag deploys, a priority emergency signal is automatically sent to the center. An advisor will locate your vehicle’s position, try to contact you and assist you in the situation. If the center is unable to contact you, an emergency service provider will be contacted.

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Stolen Vehicle Tracking: Call the center at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) to report your vehicle stolen. The system can then attempt to locate and track your vehicle and the advisor will assist the proper authorities. Roadside Assistance with Location: For vehicle breakdowns, press the OnStar button. An advisor will contact the appropriate help. Remote Diagnostics: If an instrument panel light comes on, press the OnStar Services button. An advisor can perform a check of the engine on-board computer, and recommend what action needs to be taken. OnStar MED-NET: Med-Net can store your personal medical history and provide it to emergency personnel if necessary. (Requires activation and additional fee.) Accident Assist: An advisor can provide step-by-step guidance following an accident.

Remote Door Unlock: To contact the center, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR. You will be required to provide your security information. An advisor will send a command to your vehicle to unlock itself. The advisor can delay unlocking your vehicle. Remote Door Unlock is disabled 48 hours after the vehicle is parked to maintain the battery charge. Vehicle Locator Service: To contact the center, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR. You will be required to provide your security information. An advisor will send a command to your vehicle to sound the horn and/or flash the lamps. Route Support: An advisor can provide directions or guidance to most places you want to go. In addition, they can help you locate gas stations, rest areas, ATMs, hospitals, hotels, stores, eateries and more. Ride Assist: An advisor can locate transportation in the event that you are unable to drive. Concierge Services: The concierge advisor can obtain tickets, reservations, or help with vacation/trip planning and other unique items and services.

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OnStar System Limitations Complete limitations can be found on the Subscriber Services Agreement. In order to provide you with excellent service, calls with the OnStar Center may be monitored or recorded. OnStar Service is: D Available in the 48 contiguous United States, Alaska,

Hawaii and Canada;

D available when the vehicle is within the operating

range of a cellular provider;

D subject to limitations caused by atmospheric

conditions, such as severe weather or topographical conditions, such as mountainous terrain;

D subject to cellular carrier equipment limitations. Global positioning locating capabilities will not be available if satellite signals are obstructed. OnStar will not function if the vehicle’s battery is discharged or disconnected. It may also be inoperative if the vehicle is in an accident and the OnStar or vehicle electrical system components are damaged.

OnStar is the communication link between you and existing governmental emergency and roadside service providers. OnStar will receive your call and use reasonable effort to contact an appropriate provider. OnStar cannot promise that the providers will respond in a timely manner or at all. Assist Handles A handle above each rear door and the front passenger’s door can be used to help you get in or out of your vehicle. Floor Mats Your vehicle is equipped with floor mats. The driver’s side floor mat is held in place by a locator hook. To remove the driver’s side floor mat, slide the floor mat towards the driver’s seat to unhook it. Then pick up the floor mat to remove it. To reinstall the floor mat, line up the opening in the floor mat over the locator hook and push it down into place.

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Sunroof (Option)

If your vehicle has this option, the switches are located on the headliner between the sun visors.

There are two switches that operate the sunroof. The switches will only work when the ignition is on or when RAP is active. See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” in the Index. The OPEN/CLOSE switch has positions for open or close and express open. The TILT/CLOSE switch has positions for tilt or close. Open: Press and hold the OPEN/CLOSE switch to the first position to open the glass panel and sunshade. The sunshade can also be opened by hand.

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Comfort Stop: Press and release the OPEN/CLOSE switch rearward to the second position to express open the glass panel to the comfort stop position. The comfort stop position is designed to help reduce noise and make the passengers more comfortable. Express Open: The glass panel may be fully opened by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE switch rearward again. When the glass panel is express opening, pressing either switch in any direction will stop it. If you press and hold the OPEN/CLOSE switch in the express open position for more than one and a half seconds, the express open operation will be overridden and the sunroof will operate manually. Tilt: To tilt open the glass panel, press and hold the TILT/CLOSE switch. The sunshade must be opened by hand. Close: To close the glass panel, press and hold the OPEN/CLOSE or TILT/CLOSE switch in the close position. As the glass panel reaches the closed position, it will open slightly towards the tilt position and then drop down to the closed position to provide a better seal.

HomeLinkR Transmitter (If Equipped)

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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Changes and modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Programming the HomeLink Transmitter Do not use the HomeLink Transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” safety feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door you are programming. It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio frequency. Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Decide which one of the three channels (one of the

three HomeLink buttons) you want to program. 2. Press and hold the desired button on HomeLink

through Step 3.

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3. When the HomeLink indicator light begins to blink

slowly (this may take up to 30 seconds), hold the hand-held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) from HomeLink and then press and hold the transmit button on the hand-held transmitter. Continue to hold both buttons until the indicator light on HomeLink begins to flash rapidly (this may take up to 90 seconds).

If you have trouble programming HomeLink, make sure that you have followed the directions exactly as described and that the battery in the hand-held transmitter is not weak. If you still cannot program it, move the hand-held transmitter to the left or right or forward or backward or flip it upside down. HomeLink may not work with older garage door openers that do not meet current Federal Consumer Safety Standards. If you cannot program the transmitter after repeated attempts, refer to “Training a Garage Door Opener with Rolling Codes” later in this section or contact the manufacturer of HomeLink at 1-800-355-3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com. Be sure to keep the original hand-held transmitter in case you need to erase and reprogram HomeLink.

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Training a Garage Opener with a “Rolling Code” Feature (If Equipped) If you have not previously programmed the hand-held transmitter to HomeLink, see “Programming the HomeLink Transmitter” listed previously. If you have completed this programming already, you now need to train the garage door opener motor head unit to recognize HomeLink. 1. Find the “Learn” or “Smart” button on the

garage door opener motor head unit. The exact location and color will vary by garage door opener brand. If you have difficulty finding the Learn or Smart button, refer to your garage door opener owner’s manual or contact the manufacturer of HomeLink at 1-800-355-3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person assist in programming the transmitter.

2. Press the Learn or Smart button on the garage

door opener motor head unit. An indicator light will begin to flash when the motor head unit enters the training mode. Following this step, you have 30 seconds to start Step 3.

3. Return to HomeLink in your vehicle and firmly

press and release the programmed HomeLink button three times.

The rolling-code garage door opener should now recognize HomeLink. You may either use HomeLink or the hand-held transmitter to open the garage door. If after following these instructions, you still have problems training the garage door opener, contact the manufacturer of HomeLink at 1-800-355-3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com. Canadian Programming Canadian Owners: During programming, the hand-held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting after two seconds. In this case, you should press and hold the HomeLink button (see Steps 2 and 3
under “Programming the HomeLink Transmitter”) while you press and repress (cycle) your hand-held transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink is trained.

Operating the HomeLink Transmitter Press and hold the appropriate button on HomeLink for at least a half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. The trunk release lockout switch must be OFF. Erasing Channels To erase all three programmed channels, hold down the two outside buttons on HomeLink until the indicator light begins to flash (approximately 20 seconds). Release both buttons. Resetting Defaults To reset HomeLink to default settings, hold down the two outside buttons on HomeLink until the indicator light begins to flash (approximately 20 seconds). Continue to hold the buttons until the HomeLink indicator light turns off and then release both buttons. Accessories Accessories for HomeLink are available. If you would like additional information, please contact the manufacturer of HomeLink at 1-800-355-3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com.

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The Instrument Panel - Your Information System

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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:

A. Air Outlet B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control System D. Steering Wheel Controls for Audio System E. Windshield Wiper/Washer Control F. Driver Information Center (DIC) G. Hazard Warning Flasher Button H. Climate Control System I.

Instrument Panel Brightness Knob

J. Trip Odometer Buttons K. Hood Release L. Parking Brake M. Cruise Control Lever N. Ignition Switch O. Audio System P. Accessory Power Outlet Q. Glove Box (Trunk Release Lockout Switch inside)

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Instrument Panel Cluster Your vehicle is equipped with this instrument panel cluster, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. The instrument panel 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.

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United States version shown, Canada similar

Trip Odometer Your trip odometer tells you how far you have driven since you last reset it. Your vehicle is equipped with two trip odometers, A and B. The buttons for this feature are located to the left of the steering column. The trip odometer displays are located in the center of the instrument panel cluster. Press the TRIP A/B button to change which trip odometer is displayed.

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). The speedometer shows a top speed of 140 mph (220 km/h). This is not intended to be the vehicle’s top speed. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer, then it must be. But if it can’t, then it’s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed.

Press and hold the TRIP RESET button to reset the trip odometer that is currently being displayed.

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Tachometer

The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). If your engine speed equals or exceeds the safe limit for operation, the message HOT...REDUCE ENG RPM is displayed on the DIC.

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NOTICE:

Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded area, or when the message HOT...REDUCE ENG RPM is displayed. Engine damage may occur.

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens.

Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help. Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center that works along with the warning lights and gages. See “Driver Information Center (DIC)” in the Index.

Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts.

The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 20 seconds, then flash for about 55 seconds.

If the driver’s belt is already buckled, the chime will not sound and the light will go off after five seconds.

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Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see “Air Bag” in the Index.

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 air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.

CAUTION:

If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the air bag system may not be working properly. The air bags 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 air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle.

The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. On the DIC an AIR BAG PROBLEM message will be displayed when there is a problem with the air bag system. See “DIC Warnings and Messages” in the Index for more information.

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Battery Warning Light

This light will come on briefly when you start the vehicle, as a check to show you it is working; then it should go out.

Brake System Warning Light 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 is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.

If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery, and result in a vehicle that may stall. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and climate control system. On the DIC a CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM message will be displayed and a warning chime will sound. See “DIC Warnings and Messages” in the Index for more information.

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This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.

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

When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If you try to drive off with the parking brake set, a chime will also come on until you release the parking brake. If the light stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. A PARK BRAKE SET message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) while the parking brake is set and the vehicle is moving. The message will not come on if the transaxle is in PARK (P).

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal.

If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. Or, if the light comes 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, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this section. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.

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Traction Control System Warning Light (If Equipped)

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This warning light should come on briefly when the engine is started. If the warning light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If it stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, there may be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may need service. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.

The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: D If you turn the system off by pressing the TC button located on the center console, the warning light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again. The warning light should go off. See “Traction Control System” in the Index for more information.

D 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.

D If the traction control system is affected by an

engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on.

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.

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Traction Control System Active Light (If Equipped)

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

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When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin, this light will come on. Slippery road conditions may exist if the traction control system active light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly. The light will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin.

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This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the shaded warning zone, your engine is hot. To prevent engine overheating, the air conditioning compressor will turn off automatically, a fast-pulsed chime will sound, and the message ENGINE HOT...A/C OFF will appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC). As the engine cools down, the air conditioning compressor will automatically turn back on.

If the coolant temperature is over 262_F (128_C), the message HOT...IDLE ENGINE will appear. It means you should reduce the engine load and speed to prevent the engine from overheating. If the coolant temperature is over 268_F (131_C), the message HOT...STOP ENGINE will appear. It means that your engine coolant has overheated. You should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. Your vehicle is equipped with an Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index for more information. If your coolant level is low, the message LOW ENGINE COOLANT will appear on the Driver Information Center. Check your coolant level as soon as possible. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)

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Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems.

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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 the CHECK ENGINE light to come on. Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test.

This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.

NOTICE:

If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty.

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This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: D Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been

detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required.

D Light On Steady -- An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required.

If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: D Reducing vehicle speed. D Avoiding hard accelerations. D Avoiding steep uphill grades. D If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of

cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.

If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service.

If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See “Filling Your Tank” in the Index. 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.

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Are you low on fuel? As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this condition. Make sure to install the fuel cap properly. See “Filling Your Tank” in the Index. It will take a few driving trips to turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See “Fuel” in the Index. 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, have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed.

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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 in order to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the CHECK ENGINE light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This may take several days of routine driving. If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, see your dealer or qualified service center to prepare the vehicle for inspection.

Oil Pressure Light

If you have a problem with your oil, this light may stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving.

CAUTION:

Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.

A warning chime and the DIC message LOW OIL PRESSURE may also come on. These indicate that oil is not going through your engine quickly enough to keep it cool. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it fixed right away. The oil light could also come on briefly 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, but the light will go out about five seconds after you turn the ignition to START. If it doesn’t come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it fixed right away.

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

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Cruise Light

Fuel Gage

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The CRUISE light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. See “Cruise Control” in the Index. This light will come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON to let you know it is working.

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When the ignition is on, your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left. When you have less than 3.5 gallons (13.2 L) of fuel remaining, the DIC message LOW FUEL will be displayed and a chime will sound. You need to get more fuel right away.

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Driver Information Center (DIC)

Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: D At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before

the gage reads full.

D It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to fill the tank.

D The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or

speed up.

D The tank is not necessarily empty when the gage

reads empty. There is a reserve of about 1.5 gallons (5.6 L) in the tank. You should still get more fuel as soon as possible.

The DIC has different display modes which can be accessed by pressing the four buttons on the DIC. These buttons are labeled ON/OFF, SELECT right arrow, SELECT down arrow and RESET. The button functions are detailed in the following. Turn the system on or off by pressing the ON/OFF button once. When you turn on the ignition, the DIC will be in the mode last displayed when the engine was turned off.

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Date To set the date, press and hold the RESET button for about three seconds while the date is being displayed on the DIC. When the date set mode is entered the display will show the following: YEAR?_____ MM/DD/00
The year will be flashing. To increase the item that is flashing press SELECT right arrow. To decrease the item that is flashing press SELECT down arrow. When you reach the current year press the RESET button. The DIC will ask for the month. The month will flash the same as the year. Use the SELECT buttons to reach the current month and press RESET. The DIC will then ask for the day. The day will flash the same as the year. Use the SELECT buttons to reach the current day. Press the RESET button again and the set display will stop flashing and go back to the normal operation mode.

To turn off messages on the DIC (except LOW OIL PRESSURE, LOW BRAKE FLUID, PARK BRAKE SET, STARTING DISABLED and the HOT...STOP ENGINE warning), press the RESET button. Pressing the SELECT right arrow button will allow you to access the following modes, DATE/ET, FUEL, ECON, OIL and GAGE. While in any of these modes, warning messages can interrupt and take over the display until you acknowledge the message, or the condition causing the problem goes away. English/Metric The DIC can display information in either English or metric. To change the display, press and hold the ON/OFF button for about three seconds. This will also change the digital screen for the climate control system between English and metric. Date/Elapsed Time Pressing the SELECT down arrow while in DATE/ET mode will allow you to choose between the date and the elapsed time menus.

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Elapsed Time (ET) When the ignition is on, the DIC can be used as a stopwatch. The display will show hours and minutes. The elapsed time indicator will record up to 100 hours, then it will reset to zero and continue counting. Press SELECT down arrow while in the DATE/ET mode, and the display will show the amount of time that has elapsed since the elapsed time indicator was last reset (not including time the ignition is off), such as: 01:08 ELAPSED TIME To start or stop the counting of time, press the RESET button briefly. If the colon (:) in the time is flashing, time is being counted. Time is displayed in hours and minutes. Seconds are not displayed. Time will continue to be counted as long as the ignition is on, even if another display is being shown on the DIC. To reset elapsed time to zero, press the RESET button for three seconds while the elapsed time is displayed. Fuel Press the SELECT down arrow while in the FUEL mode to see how much fuel has been used and the fuel range functions.

Fuel Used While in the FUEL USED function the display will show a reading such as: FUEL USED: 10.4 GAL or FUEL USED: 39.4 L To learn how much fuel will be used from a specific starting point, first enter the FUEL USED mode to display FUEL USED, then press and hold the RESET button for three seconds. Don’t confuse fuel used with the amount of fuel in your tank.

Fuel Range The FUEL RANGE mode calculates the remaining distance you can drive without refueling. It’s based on fuel economy and the fuel remaining in the tank. The display will show a reading such as: FUEL RANGE: 235 MI or FUEL RANGE: 378 KM If the range is less than 50 miles (80 km), the display will read LOW FUEL RANGE. The fuel economy data used to determine fuel range is an average of recent driving conditions. As your driving conditions change, this data is gradually updated. Fuel range cannot be reset.

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Fuel Economy Pressing the SELECT down arrow while in the ECON mode displays average fuel economy and instantaneous fuel economy calculated for your specific driving conditions. Average fuel economy will be shown in a reading such as: 25.2 AVG MI/GAL or 9.3 AVG L/100 KM Instantaneous fuel economy will be shown in a reading such as: 28 INST MI/GAL or 8.4 INST L/100 KM The average fuel economy is viewed as a long-term approximation of your overall driving conditions. If you press and hold RESET for three seconds in this mode while you’re driving, the system will begin figuring average fuel economy from that point in time. Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset.

Oil Life The GM Oil Life Systemt is the only function accessible in the OIL mode. Engine oil life is displayed in a reading such as the following: OIL LIFE 30% This is an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. It will show 100% when the system is reset after an oil change. It will alert you to change your oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. When the remaining oil life is low, the system will alert you with this message: CHANGE OIL SOON Always reset the OIL LIFE reminder after an oil change. To reset the oil life system, see “Oil Life System” in