1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owners Manual

A CAUTION:

If your vehicle is facing downward on a steep grade (15 percent or more), the door may not stay open and could slam shut, possibly injuring someone. To make sure the door does not slam shut, turn on the power sliding door feature. Then if the door closes, it will close under the control of the power door system.

To manually close the power sliding door when the override feature is disabled, pull the inside or outside handle or the edge of the door. Move the door about 4 inches (10 cm) toward the closed position and release. The door will close completely and latch for you. To manually close the power sliding door when the override feature is enabled, pull the inside or outside handle and slide the door all the way forward to the latched position.

Resetting the Power Sliding Door The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or not at all because of the following conditions:

6. Disable the power sliding door override feature. 7. Push either of the power door buttons to open the

power sliding door.

A low voltage or dead battery, Disconnecting the battery or If the IGN 1, B/U LAMP, RADIO or PWR SEATPSD fuse is removed or blown.

See “Fuse Panel” in the Index for more information about your fuse panel. If any of these conditions occur, the power sliding door will need to be reset. To do this, follow the directions listed here. It will be easier if you read through them once before beginning this procedure. 1. Check to be sure the power sliding door is unlocked

and securely closed.

2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. 3. Enable the power sliding door override feature. 4. Remove the RADIO fuse from the underhood fuse

and relay center. Leave it out for 30 seconds.

5. Reinstall the fuse and wait 10 seconds.

8. Wait five seconds and close the door by pushing

either power door button.

9. Wait five seconds and repeat Steps 7 and 8. If the door does not rest in the fully open position after repeating Step 7, repeat Steps 7 and 8 again. If the door still does not operate correctly, see your retailer for service. Sliding Door Security Lock Your vehicle is equipped with a sliding door security lock that helps prevent young children or other passengers from opening the sliding door by using the inside door handle. This lock is on both doors if your vehicle has the dual sliding doors. If you have the optional power sliding door, you can override the security lock by pressing either power door switch when the power sliding door override feature is disabled. See “Power Sliding Door” earlier in the section.

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The security lock lever is located on the inside of the sliding door, on the front edge of the door. To access the lever, open the sliding door. Use the security lock label on the edge of the door as a guide.

To use the security lock, move the security lock lever all the way up and close the door from the outside.

If you have the optional power sliding door, disable the power sliding door by pushing the override switch on the overhead console. The power sliding door cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use. If you want to open the sliding door when the security lock is on, unlock the sliding door and open the door from the outside.

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If you have the optional power sliding door, disable the power sliding door override feature. Press either power door switch. You should let adults and older children know how the security lock works, and how to cancel the lock. If you don’t, adults or older children who ride in the rear won’t be able to open the sliding door from the inside when the security lock feature is in use. Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock 1. Unlock the sliding door and open the door from

the outside.

2. Move the security lock lever all the way down. The sliding door lock will now work normally. Liftgate To unlock the liftgate from the outside, turn the key in the cylinder to the right. To lock the liftgate using the key, turn the key to the left. Open the liftgate using the handle above the license plate. Once slightly opened, the liftgate will rise by itself. Lamps in the rear of the vehicle will come on, illuminating the rear cargo area (see “Interior Lamps” in the Index).

NOTICE:

Be sure there are no overhead obstructions, such as a garage door, before you open the liftgate. You could slam the liftgate into something and break the glass.

To close the liftgate, pull down on the handle, then firmly shut the liftgate. Don’t drive with the liftgate open, even slightly. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.

A light on your instrument panel will warn you if the liftgate is not completely closed (see “Door Ajar Warning Light” in the Index).

It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the liftgate open or electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftgate: 0 Make sure all windows are shut.

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Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on bi-level (outside air button is pressed). That will force outside air into your vehicle. See “Comfort Controls” in the Index. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way.

See ‘(Engine Exhaust” in the Index.

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Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so don’t do it. When you park your Oldsmobile and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.

Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your key. But what if you have to leave your key? What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle? Put your valuables in a storage area, like your glove box. Lock all the doors except the driver’s.

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Content Theft-Deterrent (Option) 11 your vehicle has this option, it has a theft-deterrent alarm system.

A light located on top of your instrument panel (near the center of the vehicle, next to the windshield) will flash slowly to let you know that the system has been armed. While armed, the doors will not unlock with the power lock switch.

Once armed, the alarm will go off if someone tries to enter the vehicle (without using the remote lock control transmitter or a key), breaks a window, tries to damage the vehicle or turns the ignition on. The horn will sound and your vehicle’s parking lamps will flash for up to two minutes. The system will also cut off the fuel supply, preventing the vehicle from being driven. When the alarm is armed, the liftgate may be opened with the remote lock control transmitter or with a key. Arming with the Power Lock Switch Your alarm system will arm when you use either power lock switch to lock the doors while any door or the liftgate is open and the key is removed from the ignition (if you would like to turn off power lock switch arming, see “Locks and Lighting Choices” in the Index). The security light flashes quickly to let you know when the system is ready to arm with the power door lock switches. The security light will stop flashing and stay on, when you press the rear of the power lock switch, to let you know the system is arming. After all doors and the liftgate are closed and locked, the security light will begin flashing at a very slow rate to let you know the system is armed.

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Arming with the Remote Lock Control Transmitter Your alarm system will arm when you use your remote lock control transmitter to lock the doors, if the key is not in the ignition. The security light will turn on to let you know the system is arming. After all doors and the liftgate are closed and locked, the security light will begin flashing at a very slow rate to let you know the system is armed. Arming with Your Key Your alarm system will arm when you use your key to lock the doors. The security light will turn on to let you know the system is arming. After all doors and the liftgate are closed and locked, the security light will begin flashing at a very slow rate to let you know the system is armed. If you would like your key not to arm the system, see “Locks and Lighting Choices” in the Index.

Arming Confirmation If remote unlock confirmation is on (see “Locks and Lighting Choices” in the Index), your parking lamps will flash briefly to let you know when your alarm system has armed. Disarming with the Remote Lock Control Transmitter Your alarm system will disarm when you use your remote lock control transmitter to unlock the doors. The security light will stop flashing to let you know the system is no longer armed. Disarming with Your Key Your alarm system will disarm when you use your key to unlock the doors. The security light will stop flashing to let you know the system is no longer armed. If you would like your key not to disarm the alarm system, see “Locks and Lighting Choices” in the Index.

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Nuisance Alarms If you experience nuisance alarms (alarms which are not caused by the opening of a door or the liftgate and are not desirable), you may need to reduce the damage detection sensitivity. Try programming the Content Theft-Deterrent to Mode 1. If you continue to experience nuisance alarms, you may want to try turning off damage detection by programming your Content Theft-Deterrent to Mode 2. If you are still having trouble with nuisance alarms, you can turn off the Content Theft-Deterrent system by programming your Content Theft-Deterrent to Mode 3. See “Locks and Lighting Choices” in the Index for more information. See your retailer or qualified technician for service.

New Vehicle “Break-In”

NOTICE:

Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the run if you follow these guidelines: 0 Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first 500 miles (805 km).

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Don’t make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings.

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

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

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OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but does not send electrical power to any accessories. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but never try to push-start your vehicle. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s door when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition. RUN (D): This is an on position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch. The switch stays in RUN when the engine is running. But even when the engine is not running, you can use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. START (E): This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to RUN for normal driving. Note that even if the engine is not running, the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are positions that allow you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio.

Ignition Positions With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five positions.

ACCESSORY (A): This is an on position in which you can operate your electrical power accessories. Press in the ignition switch as you turn the top of it toward you. LOCK (B): This is the only position in which you can remove the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle.

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NOTICE:

NOTICE:

If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But 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. 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.

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

1. Without pushing 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.

I 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.

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2.

3.

If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in START. If it doesn’t start in three seconds (or starts but then stops), push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way down for 12 more seconds, or until it starts. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try this: Wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down. Then push your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor. Hold it there. Then hold the key in START. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. When the engine starts, let go of the key and the accelerator pedal. If the engine still doesn’t start, wait another 15 seconds and repeat this step.

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 retailer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.

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Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)

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 retailer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The retailer can give you the best advice for that particular area.

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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. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.

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

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 wish. See “Shifting Out of PARK (P)” in this section.

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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. Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. As you step on the brake pedal, while in PARK (P), you may hear a click from the solenoid of the BTSI. This ensures that the BTSI is operating properly.

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.

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.

Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is cLracing” (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.

I 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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AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re:

Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down.

0 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, but 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): 0 When driving on hilly, winding roads. 0 When towing a trailer (so there is less shifting

between gears).

0 When going down a steep hill.

SECOND (2): This position gives you more power, but lower fuel economy. 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.

I NOTICE:

Don’t drive in SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles (40 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h), or you can damage your transaxle. Use THIRD (3) or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) as much as possible. Don’t shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h) or you can damage your engine.

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NOTICE:

If’ your vehicle seems to start up 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.

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 selector lever is put in FIRST (1), the transaxle won’t downshift into first gear until the vehicle is going slow enough.

NOTICE: If your front wheels can’t rotate, 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.

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Parking Brake

To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot.

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. (To release the tension on the parking brake cable, you will need to apply about the same amount of pressure to the parking brake pedal as you did when you set the parking brake.) When you remove your foot from the parking brake pedal, it will pop up to the released position.

If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See “Brake System Warning Light” in the Index.

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)

2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this:

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 with your left foot

0 Pull the lever toward you.

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Leaving Your Vehicle With the

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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 f d y 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) without first pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK (P).

0 Move the lever up as far as it will go.

3. Move 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).

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).

Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your vehicle has Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P), when the ignition is in RUN. As you step on the brake pedal, while in PARK (P), you may hear a click from the solenoid of the BTSI. This ensures that the BTSI is operating properly. See “Automatic Transaxle Operation” 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 this: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Turn the ignition key to OFF. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.

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Parking Over Things That Burn

Rngine Exhaust

in if:

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

Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. Repairs weren't done correctly. Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly.

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. 2-38

If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: 0 Drive it only with all the windows down to

blow out any CO; and

0 Have your vehicle fixed immediately.

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

Idling the engine with the air system control 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 this can happen is a garage. Exhaust -- with the fan switch is at the highest setting. One place 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.)

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’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

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Locks and Lighting Choices Your vehicle’s locks and lighting systems can be programmed with several different features. The features you can program depend on the options that came with your vehicle. The following chart shows the features that can be programmed. To determine which features your vehicle is equipped with, follow the steps listed for entering the programming mode.

Number of Chimes Sounded

Delayed lllumlna - tion/ Exit Lighting

Automatic Door Locks

Last Door Remote Driver’s Closed Door Locking/ Lockout Unlock Control Deterrent

Remote Lock/ Unlock Confirma - tion

Content Theft

Content Theft Arming/ Disarming

Feature

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Entering Programming Mode To program features, your vehicle must be in the programming mode. Follow these steps: 1.

The Content Theft-Deterrent system (if equipped) must be disarmed. See “Content Theft-Deterrent System” in this section. Remove the BCM PRGRM fuse from the instrument panel fuse block, located to the right of the glove box. (See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index.) Close the driver’s door. Turn the ignition switch towards you to ACCESSORY. Count the number of chimes you hear. You will hear two to four chimes depending on the features your vehicle is equipped with. Refer to the chart shown previously.

2.

3. 4.

5.

You can now program your choices. 10 exit the programming mode, follow the steps listed under “Exiting Programming Mode” later in this section.

Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting With Delayed Illumination, the interior lamps will stay on for about 25 seconds after all the doors and the liftgate are closed. With Exiting Lighting, the interior lamps will come on and stay on for about 25 seconds whenever you remove the key from the ignition. To customize these features to your preference, see “Programmable Modes” following.

Programmable Modes Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the following modes. Mode 1: Both Features Off (The interior lamps will turn on or off at the same instant that a door is opened or closed.) Mode 2: Delayed Illumination Only (The interior lamps will stay on for about 25 seconds after all the doors and liftgate are closed, or until you lock the doors.)

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Mode 3: Exit Lighting Only (The interior lamps will come on whenever you remove the key from the ignition and stay on for about 25 seconds, or until you lock the doors.) Mode 4: Both Features On (This combines Modes 2 and 3.) Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 4. To change the mode: 1. Follow the instructions for “Entering Programming

Mode” listed previously.

2. Turn the interior lamps dial all the way to the right

and then back slightly to the left.

3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is in. You can change the mode by turning the interior lamps dial all the way to the right and then back slightly to the left.

4. Repeat Step 2 until you hear the number of chimes

that matches the mode you want.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.

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Automatic Door Locks With Automatic Door Locks, all doors will automatically lock when you shift out of PARK (P) and automatically unlock when the ignition is turned to OFF. To customize these features to your preference, see “Programmable Modes” following.

Programmable Modes Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the following modes. Mode 1: Both Features Off (Automatic door locking and unlocking is disabled. You will always need to lock your doors manually before driving to increase occupant safety.) Mode 2: Automatic Door Locking Only 0 The automatic door unlock feature is turned off. Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the driver’s door closed; all doors will lock automatically.

Mode 3: Automatic Unlocking with the Ignition Off

Turn off the ignition with the transaxle in PARK (P); all doors will unlock automatically. Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the driver’s door closed; all doors will lock automatically.

Mode 4: Automatic Unlocking with Transaxle in PARK (P) 0 Shift into PARK (P) with the ignition on; all doors

will unlock automatically.

0 Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the

driver’s door closed; all doors will lock automatically.

Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 3. To change the mode: 1. Follow the instructions for “Entering Programming

Mode” listed previously.

2. Press LOCK on the power door lock switch. 3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is in. You can change the mode by pressing LOCK again. 4. Repeat Step 2 until you hear the number of chimes

that matches the mode you want.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.

Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout Prevention With the Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout Prevention features, your vehicle will do the following:

If you leave your key in the ignition and leave the driver’s door open, you won’t be able to lock the doors using the power door lock switch. When you press LOCK on the power door lock switch or remote lock control transmitter (if equipped) while any door or the liftgate is open, the doors will not lock. Instead you will hear three chimes which let you know that the Last Door Closed Locking feature is in operation. Five seconds after all the doors and the liftgate are closed, all the doors and the liftgate will automatically lock.

To customize these features to your preference, see “Programmable Modes” following.

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Programmable Modes Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the following modes. Mode 1: Both Features Off (Doors will always lock immediately when you press LOCK on the the power door lock switch or the remote lock control transmitter, if equipped.) Mode 2: Lockout Deterrent Only (If you leave your key in the ignition with the driver’s door open, you won’t be able to lock the doors with the power door locks). Mode 3: Last Door Closed Locking Only (If the power door lock switch or remote lock control transmitter (if equipped) is used to lock the vehicle while any door or the liftgate is open, you will hear three chimes. The doors will not lock. Five seconds after the last door is closed, all doors and liftgate will lock.) Mode 4: Both Features On (This combines Modes 2 and 3.) Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 4. To change the mode: 1. Follow the instructions for “Entering Programming

Mode” listed previously.

2. Press UNLOCK on the power door lock switch.

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3.

4.

Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is in. You can change the mode by pressing UNLOCK again. Repeat Step 2 until you hear the number of chimes that matches the mode you want.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. Remote Driver’s Unlock Control With the Remote Driver’s Unlock Control feature, you can program your vehicle to do the following:

When you press UNLOCK on your remote lock control transmitter, the driver’s door will unlock and, When you press UNLOCK on your remote lock control transmitter again within five seconds, all doors and the liftgate will unlock.

To customize this feature to your preference, see “Programmable Modes” following.

Programmable Modes Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the following modes. Mode 1: Remote All Doors Unlock (When you press UNLOCK on your remote lock control transmitter, all doors and the liftgate will unlock.) Mode 2: Remote Driver’s Door Unlock Only (When you press UNLOCK on your remote lock control transmitter once, the driver’s door will unlock. When you press UNLOCK on your remote lock control transmitter again, within five seconds, all doors and the liftgate will unlock.) Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 2. To change the mode: 1. Follow the instructions for “Entering Programming

Mode” listed previously.

2. Press UNLOCK on the remote lock

control transmitter.

3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The

number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is in. You can change the mode by pressing UNLOCK again.

4. Repeat Step 2 until you hear the number of chimes

that matches the mode you want.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation With the Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation feature, your vehicle can do the following:

When you use the remote lock control transmitter to lock your vehicle, your parlung lamps will flash briefly to let you know the command has been received. If you press LOCK on the remote lock control transmitter again, the horn will sound briefly and the parking lamps will flash briefly to let you know your vehicle is locked and, When you use the remote lock control transmitter to unlock your vehicle or operate your power sliding door (if equipped), your parking lamps will flash briefly.

To customize these features to your preference, see “Programmable Modes” following.

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Programmable Modes Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the following modes. Mode 1: Both Features Off (Remote lock and unlock confirmation are disabled.) Mode 2: Exterior Lamps Flash Only 0 When you use the remote lock control transmitter to

lock your vehicle, your parking lamps will flash briefly to let you know the command has been received. W e n you use the remote lock control transmitter to unlock your vehicle or operate your power sliding door (if equipped), your parking lamps will flash briefly to let you know the command has been received.

Mode 3: Exterior Lamps Flash and Horn Sound

When you use the remote lock control transmitter to lock your vehicle, the horn will sound briefly and your parking lamps will flash briefly to let you know the command has been received. When you use the remote lock control transmitter to unlock your vehicle or operate your power sliding door (if equipped), your parking lamps will flash briefly to let you know the command has been received.

Mode 4: Exterior Lamps Flash and Horn Sound (on Second LOCK Press)

When you use the remote lock control transmitter to lock your vehicle, your parking lamps will flash briefly to let you know the command has been received. The horn will sound briefly and your parking lamps will flash briefly if you press the LOCK button again within five seconds. When you use the remote lock control transmitter to unlock your vehicle or operate your power sliding door (if equipped), your parking lamps will flash briefly to let you know the command has been received.

Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 4. To change the mode: 1. Follow the instructions for “Entering Programming

Mode” listed previously.

2. Press the LOCK button on the remote lock

control transmitter.

3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is in. You can change the mode by pressing the LOCK button again.

4. Repeat Step 2 until you hear the number of chimes

that matches the mode you want.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. Content Theft-Deterrent System With the Content Theft-Deterrent System, if anyone damages or enters your vehicle while the system is armed, an alarm will sound and your parking lamps will flash for two minutes. To customize this feature to your preference, see “Programmable Modes” following.

Programmable Modes Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the following modes. Mode 1: Damage Detection with Reduced Sensitivity (If anyone seriously damages your vehicle or opens a door or the liftgate while your Content Theft-Deterrent system is armed, an alarm will sound and your parking lamps will flash for up to two minutes.) Mode 2: Damage Detection Off (If anyone opens a door or the liftgate while your Content Theft-Deterrent system is armed, an alarm will sound and your parking lamps will flash for up to two minutes.)

Mode 3: Feature Off (Your Content Theft-Deterrent system is always disarmed.) Mode 4: Darnage Detection with Normal Sensitivity (If anyone damages or enters your vehicle while your Content Theft-Deterrent system is armed, an alarm will sound and your parking lamps will flash for up to two minutes.) Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 4. To change the mode: 1. Follow the instructions for “Entering Programming

Mode” listed previously.

2. Turn the parking lamps on, then off. 3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is in. You can change the mode by turning the parking lamps on, then off again.

4. Repeat Step 2 until you hear the number of chimes

that matches the mode you want.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.

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Arming and Disarming the Content Theft-Deterrent System To arm and disarm the Content Theft-Deterrent system, the system must be turned on by using Modes 1 , 2 or 4 listed previously in this section under “Content Theft-Deterrent System.” With the Arming and Disarming feature, you can program the vehicle to do the following:

Arm the system when you lock the doors using either power door lock switch while any door or the liftgate is open and the key is removed from the ignition.

0 Arm the system when you lock the doors with your key or remote lock control transmitter and the key is removed from the ignition.

0 Disarm the system when you unlock the doors with

your key or remote lock control transmitter. To customize this feature to your preference, see “Programmable Modes” following.

Programmable Modes Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the following modes. Mode 1: Power Door Lock Switch Arming Off 0 The system will arm when you lock the doors with your key or remote lock control transmitter. The key must be removed from the ignition when you lock the doors or the Content Theft-Deterrent system will not arm. The system will disarm when you unlock the doors with your key or remote lock control transmitter.

Mode 2: Remote Lock Control Transmitter ArdDisarm Only

The system will arm when you lock the doors with your remote lock control transmitter. The key must be removed from the ignition when you lock the doors or the Content Theft-Deterrent system will not arm. The system will disarm when you unlock the doors with your remote lock control transmitter.

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NOTE: While this mode provides increased security, it can be a problem if your remote lock control transmitter is damaged, lost or if it fails to operate for any reason while the Content Theft-Deterrent system is armed. The Content Theft-Deterrent system must be disarmed for the engine to run while in Mode 2; your key can no longer disarm the system. If your vehicle is equipped with the optional dealer installed Onstar@ system, OnStar will not be able to remotely unlock your vehicle if it has been programmed to Mode 2. Mode 3: Standard Arming and Disarming

The system will arm when you lock the doors using either power door lock switch while any door or the liftgate is open and the key is removed from the ignition. The system will arm when you lock the doors with your key or remote lock control transmitter and the key is removed from the ignition. The system will disarm when you unlock the doors with your key or remote lock control transmitter.

Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 1.

To change the mode: 1.

2.

3.

4.

5 .

Follow the instructions for “Entering Programming Mode” listed previously. Insert your second key fully into any door key cylinder and turn it to the unlock position. This step is inconvenient, but necessary to prevent accidental programming of this feature to Mode 2. Do not program this feature to Mode 2 without first reading the special note contained in the description for that mode. The door key cylinder must remain in the unlock position during Steps 2 through 4. Press the horn symbol on the remote lock control transmitter. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is in. You can change the mode by pressing the horn symbol on the remote lock control transmitter again. Repeat Step 3 until you hear the number of chimes that matches the mode you want. Remove your key from the door key cylinder.

6. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.

Exiting Programming Mode To exit programming mode, just turn the key from ACCESSORY to OFF and put the BCM PRGRM fuse back into the instrument panel fuse block. NOTE: After programming a feature, you can exit the programming mode at anytime. Windows Power Windows

The switches on the driver’s door armrest control the front windows (when the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY). The left switch controls the driver’s window. The right switch controls the passenger’s window. The driver’s power window switch has two down positions. Push the switch to the first position to lower the window normally. To activate the auto-down feature, push the switch all the way down, then release. The window will lower completely. To stop the window from lowering all the way, pull up the front of the switch. To raise the window, pull up the front of the switch.

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Side Window Latches The rear of each side window swings open.

To open, push the latch forward to release it, then swing the window outward. Press the center of the latch to secure the window in the open position.

Power Rear Quarter Windows

This button, located in the overhead console switchbank, is used for opening and closing the rear quarter windows.

To close, pull the center of the latch forward and then close the latch. Press the center of the latch to secure the window in the closed position.

Press the top ribbed side of the button to open the windows; both windows will open. The windows can be opened fully or only a portion depending on how long the button is pushed. Press the bottom symbol side of the button to close both windows. Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbols on your steering wheel.

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Tilt Wheel A tilt steering 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.

To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable

Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever

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The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your:

Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator

0 Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer

Windshield Wiper and Washer Control

0 Cruise Control

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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

retwn automatically.

An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.

To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrow flashes faster than normal, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index).

If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps, the signal indicator will flash at a normal rate even if a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly to make sure they are working.

Turn Signal On Chime If either turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound to let the driver know to turn it off. If the 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 HigWLow Beam Changer To change the headlamps from high to low beam, or low to high, simply pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you. Then release it.

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

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Windshield Washer To wash your windshield, press and hold the windshield washer paddle. 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 earl+.

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.

Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band marked WIPER. 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 cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the band on mist longer. For delayed wiping cycles, 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 LOW, the shorter the delay time. For steady wiping cycles, at low speed, turn the band away from you to the LOW position. For high-speed wiping, turn the band further to HIGH. To stop the wipers, move the band to OFF. 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 fiom the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefidly loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. 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. 2-54

Rear Window Washermiper

The rear window wiper switch is located in the instrument panel switchbank.

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To wash the rear window when the rear wiper is already on, push on the top of the button with the wash symbol on it. Push in the bottom of the button to continue the intermittent wiper cycle after the washing cycle is completed. Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 k d h ) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes, the cruise control disengages.

Push the wiper symbol on the bottom of the button to turn on the intermittent wiper. To turn off the wiper, gently push the top of the button. To wash and wipe the rear window, push in the washer symbol on the top of the button. Washer fluid will spray as long as the button is held in. When the button is released, the wiper will continue to cycle three more times.

top of the

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Setting Cruise Control

-\ CAUTION:

If you leave your crulse 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 it.

1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. 2. Get up to the speed you want.

A CAUTION:

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. 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.

If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional 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.

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3. Push in the SET button at the end of the lever and

release it .

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to RESUME/ACCEL @/A) for about half a second. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you hold the switch at R/A longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at WA.

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Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: 0 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.

Push the SET button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. Move the cruise switch from ON to WA. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch. (To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to WA for less than half a second and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 krn/h) faster.)

The accelerate feature will work whether or not you have set an initial cruise control speed.

Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce speed while using cruise control: 0 Push in the button at the end of the lever until you

reach the lower speed you want, then release it. 0 To slow down in very small amounts, push the

button for less than half a second. Each time you do this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.

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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.

Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:

Step lightly on the brake pedal; or Move the cruise switch to OFF. Erasing Cruise Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased.

Exterior Lamps

500: Turning the dial to this setting turns on: 0 Parking Lamps

Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights

@ Turning the dial to this setting turns on the headlamps, together with:

Parking L m p s Sidemarker Lamps

0 Taillamps 0 Instrument Panel Lights 0 Turning the dial to this setting turns off all the lamps and lights. Lamps On Reminder If the driver’s door is opened and you turn the ignition to OFF or LOCK while leaving the lamps on, you will hear a warning chime. Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. D l U can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset.

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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 front parking and turn signal lamps come on in daylight when:

Fog Lamps

The fog lamps switch is located in the instrument panel switchbank. Push the fog lamp symbol on the rocker button to turn on the lamps.

The ignition is on, the headlamp switch is off and the parking brake is released.

When the DRL are on, only your front parking and turn signal lamps will be on. Your instrument panel won’t be lit up. When it’s dark enough outside, the exterior lamps will come on automatically. When it’s bright enough outside, the exterior lamps will go out and the DRL will turn on. Of course, you may still turn on the headlamps any time you need to. To idle your vehicle with the DRL or exterior lamps off, set the parking brake while the ignition is in OFF or LOCK. Then start the vehicle. The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it.

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The green indicator light will glow. Push the ribbed part of the switch to turn them off. The indicator light will go off. Your parking lamps or headlamps must be on for your fog lamps to go on. When your DRL are on, the headlamps switch must first be turned from the off position before the fog lamps can be turned on. At night, when DRL automatically turns on your headlamps, the fog lamps can be turned on when the headlamps switch is in any position. Your fog lamps will go off when you switch to high beams. Using your high beams in fog is not recommended.

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Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Control Turn the control, located below the headlamps switch, to the right to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights, and to the left to decrease the brightness. Turn the control all the way to the left to turn them off. Interior Lamps Control Turn the dial all the way to the right to turn on the interior lamps, if the interior lamps override switch is off. Turn the dial to the left to turn the lamps off. Interior Lamps Override Switch

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I This switch is located in the overhead console switchbank. Press the symbol on the bottom of the rocker switch to override control of the interior lamps and turn off power to the courtesy lamps, reading lamps and glove box lamp.

Press the top of the interior lamps override rocker switch to turn power back on to the interior lamps. This will allow the lamps to stay on when any door is open. Illuminated Entry With illuminated entry, the interior of your vehicle is illuminated so you can see inside before you enter your vehicle. The lamps will come on for 40 seconds if you unlock your door using your key or the remote lock control transmitter (if equipped) and the ignition is in LOCK or OFF. After 40 seconds have passed, the interior lamps will slowly fade out. The lamps will turn off before the 40 seconds if you:

lock all the doors using the key, press LOCK on the power door lock switch or

0 press LOCK on the remote lock control transmmer

(if equipped).

When any door is opened, illuminated entry 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 Illumination’’ later in this section.

Delayed Illumination The delayed illumination feature will continue to illuminate the interior for 25 seconds after all doors have been closed so that you can find your ignition and buckle your safety belt at night. Delayed illumination will not occur while the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY. After 25 seconds have passed, the interior lamps will slowly fade out. The lights will fade out before the 25 seconds have passed if you: 0 turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY, lock all doors using the remote lock control transmitter (if equipped) or

0 lock all the doors using the power door lock switch

or the key.

To turn the Delayed Illumination feature off or on, see “Locks and Lighting Choices’’ in the Index.

Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on for about 25 seconds whenever you remove the key from the ignition switch. If you turn the ignition switch 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 lock control transmitter (if equipped). When any door is opened, exit lighting is cancelled. The interior lamps will stay on while any door or 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 Illumination” earlier in this section. To turn the Exit Lighting feature off or on, see “Locks and Lighting Choices” in the Index.

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Front Reading Lamps

There are two reading lamps in the overhead console. To turn on either reading lamp, press the lens of the lamp. To turn off the lamp, press the lens again.

Rear Reading Lamps There are two reading lamps in the third row headliner, above the outboard seating positions. To turn on or off either reading lamp, press the lamp lens. Dome Lamp This lamp is located in the center of your vehicle and has no switch of its own. It will go on each time you open the doors, unless you enable the interior lamps override. Cargo Lamp This lamp is located in the rear of your vehicle, above the liftgate opening, and has no switch of its own. It will go on each time you open the doors, unless you enable the interior lights override.

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Battery Saver Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery, in case you accidentally leave the interior or underhood lamps on. If you leave any of these lamps on while the ignition is in LOCK or OFF, they will automatically turn off after 10 minutes. The lamps won’t come back on again until you:

turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY, turn the interior lamps dial all the way to the right, then slightly back to the left; or open (or close and reopen) a door that is closed.

Note that 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. Mirrors Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lights behind you, pull the lever toward you (to the night position). To return the mirror to the day position, push the lever away from you.

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Power Remote Control Mirrors

The control on the driver’s door controls both outside rearview mirrors.

Turn the control to the left to select the driver’s side rearview mirror, or to the right to select the passenger’s side rearview mirror. Then use the control to adjust each mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. If you are not adjusting either mirror, leave the control in the center off position. This prevents moving the mirrors accidentally once you have them adjusted.

Both outside mirrors can be folded forward or rearward. In the rearward position, they will fold almost flush with the vehicle. This feature is particularly useful in automatic car washes. Your mirrors have a blue tint to reduce glare while driving at night. 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.

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.

Storage Compartments Your vehicle’s large carrying capacity can store many items. If you have the extended wheelbase version, you can carry things as large as a 4‘ x 8’ piece of plywood. You can also use the floor pins that are used to attach the seats, to secure larger loads. This section also describes storage areas for specific items like sunglasses and cups. Glove Box Your vehicle has a glove box below the instrument panel. To open the glove box, lift the latch release. Use the key to lock or unlock the glove box. 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 open. To close the glove box, the door must be pushed up past the detent. In the door of the glove box, you will find a tissue pack holder and clip for a pen or pencil.

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Compact Overhead Console

Overhead Console (If Equipped)

The front overhead console includes two reading lamps, a storage compartment and a switchbank. To turn either reading lamp on or off, press the lamp lens. The switchbank has switches for the optional Power Sliding Door, Power Sliding Door Enable, Interior Lights Override and the Power Rear Quarter Windows.

The optional front overhead console has reading lamps, a switchbank, storage compartments, including one for your garage door opener and another one for your sunglasses, and a Driver Information Center (DIC). The features of the optional overhead console are explained on the following pages.

Reading Lamps To turn either reading lamp on or off, press the lamp lens.

Garage Door Opener Compartment You can store your garage door opener in the rear compartment of your overhead console, and operate it from this position. To install your garage door opener, follow these instructions: 1. Open the compartment by pressing the latch forward.

Remove the piece of self-sticking Velcro@. 2. Peel the protective backing from the Velcro

and press it firmly to the back of your garage door opener.

3. Line up the button of the garage door opener with one of the four buttons on the compartment door. Make sure the garage door opener button is facing down and press the opener firmly into place.

4. Once the opener is installed, use the black pegs

inside the compartment door to make sure the lined area on the compartment door will contact the control button on your garage door opener when pressed.

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Sunglasses Storage Compartment

5. Add one peg at a time until your garage door opener

operates with the compartment door closed when you press the button.

To open the sunglasses storage compartment in the overhead console, press the release button. Then pull the compartment down to the full open position.

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Cupholders There are cupholders on the inboard side of the front passenger’s seat and the right side of the second row bench seat. To use the cupholders, simply pull down the tray. Keep the trays up when not in use. Your vehicle has storage compartments and cupholders on either side of the vehicle, next to the third row seats. The seatbacks have cupholders that can be used when the seatbacks are folded down.

Storage Bin At the base of the center instrument panel console, there is a storage bin. To open the bin, lift the latch release and the door will fold down. Inside the bin, you will find a tray that slides out. Slide the tray all the way toward the rear of the vehicle until the tray locks onto the plastic tabs at the end of the guide rails. The tray holds CDs or cassettes in the center area. You can also store cassettes in the left side area. The right side area can hold either the coinholder, which lifts out, or another cassette. The tray can be removed for cleaning or when you want to replace the selection of CDs or cassettes. Slide the tray back into the storage bin before closing the bin door. The tray can also be placed in the glove box for locked storage if desired.

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Removing and Replacing the Tray

To remove the tray, slide it almost all the way out. Don’t let the tray lock over the plastic tabs at the end of the guide rails (A). Lift the tray out of the guide rails. The rubber mat under the tray also lifts out for cleaning. When the rubber mat is replaced, be sure the tabs at the back of the mat are seated in the slots at the back of the storage bin. The dividers in the tray can be removed by squeezing the plastic tabs on the bottom of the dividers, while pulling up. Replace the dividers by sliding them down until the tabs click into place. To replace the tray, line up the guides on the bottom of the tray with the guide rails in the storage bin door. Slide the tray back in.

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Front Seat Storage Bin The storage bin is located under the manual front passenger’s seat. To open the bin, lift the handle and slide the drawer out. Front Seat Storage Net

There is a storage net that stretches between the front seats. Pull the hooks toward the passenger’s seat and insert them into the holes next to the cupholder. To store the net, lift the hooks up and out of the holes. The net does not detach from the driver’s seat. When not in use, it is recommend that you unhook the net to extend its life and retain its elasticity. Rear Storage Compartments and Cupholders Your vehicle has a storage compartment and cupholder on either side of the vehicle, next to the third row seat(s).

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Convenience Net (Option) The optional convenience net is designed to help keep small loads, like grocery bags, from falling over during sharp turns or quick stops and starts. Install the convenience net at the rear of your vehicle, just inside the liftgate.

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Attach the upper loops to the posts on either side of the liftgate opening (the label on the net should be in the upper left-hand corner). Attach the lower hooks to the metal rings on the floor.

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The side of the convenience net closest to the front of the vehicle is higher than the side closest to the liftgate. Once you've 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 recommend that you take down the convenience net to extend its life and retain its elasticity, and to keep the rear exit clear. Store the net in the pouch behind either front seat. Side Convenience Nets The side convenience nets are designed to hold smaller items (about 8 lbs. (4 kg)) than the large convenience net. Attach the loops to the posts on the rear side panels, near the jack storage area.

When not in use, it is recommend that you take down the convenience nets to extend their life and retain their elasticity.

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Luggage Carrier (Option)

A CAUTION:

If you try to carry something on top of your carrier -- like paneling, plywood, a mattress, and vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage 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 But, never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle.

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If you have the optional luggage carrier, you can load things on top of your vehicle. The luggage carrier has slats and side rails attached to the roof, as well as sliding crossrails and places to use for tying things down. These let you load some things on top of your vehicle, as long as they are not wider or longer than the luggage carrier.

Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index. To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving, check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened.

NOTICE:

Loading cargo that weighs more than 150 lbs. (68 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle. When you carry cargo on the luggage carrier of a proper size and weight, put it on the slats, as far forward as you can. Then slide the crossrail up against the rear of the load, to help keep it from moving. You can then tie it down.

Turn the release knobs to the left to unlock the crossrails. Slide the crossrails forward or back, as needed, to accommodate loads of various sizes.

After repositioning the crossrails, be sure to tighten the release knobs by turning them to the right. This will lock the crossrails in place.

If you wish to attach the luggage tie-downs or other compatible bicycle or ski accessory racks to the crossrail, use the adjustable tapped plates under the

Use the adjustable tie-down loops in the side rails to help secure large loads.

Reposition the tie-downs by turning them to the left, then slide them along the side rail. Turn the tie-downs to the right to tighten them in place. Bumper strips on the luggage carrier crossrails help to ensure a quieter ride.

Lift the end of the bumper strip with a flathead screw driver and cut off enough of the strip to access the tapped plates.

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After removing the tie-downs or other equipment, be sure to reinstall the piece of bumper strip that was cut.

Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter The ashtray and cigarette lighter are located in the middle section of the instrument panel, below the switchbank. Pull out the drawer to use the ashtray. To remove the ashtray for cleaning, grasp the edge of the ashtray with your fingertips and pull up and out, in a rocking motion. To use the lighter, push it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself. I 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.

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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.

Side Ashtrays To open the ashtray, press the left side and turn it open. To remove the ashtray for cleaning, press the snuffer as you lift up the bottom of the ashtray. 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.

Visor Vanity Mirrors Pull down the sun visor. Flip up the cover to expose the vanity mirror. Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors (If Equipped) Pull down the sun visor. Flip up the cover to expose the vanity mirror. The lamps will come on when you open the cover. Accessory Inflator System (Option) Your vehicle may be equipped with an air inflator. With it, you can inflate things like air mattresses and basketballs, and you can also use it to bring your tires up to the proper pressure. The air inflator is located in the rear compartment on the driver’s side. To remove the cover, pull the tab on the cover and pull it off.

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The air inflator kit is stored in the glove box. It includes a 20-foot (6 m) hose with an air pressure gage and nozzle adapters.

Inflating something too much can make it explode, and you or others could be injured. Be sure to read the inflator instructions, and inflate any object only to its recommended pressure.

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If the air inflator system does not turn on, the fuse may be blown or installed incorrectly. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index or see your retailer for service. Your air inflator will automatically shut off after about 10 minutes. To reset, press the ON switch again. Don’t run your air inflator for longer than 30 minutes at one time. If you do, you may damage the system. After 30 minutes, wait at least 10 minutes before restarting the air inflator. To turn off the inflator, press OFF and detach the hose, first from the inflated object, then from the outlet. Replace the protective cap. Place the inflator kit tools in the pouch, and store in the glove box. To replace the cover, line up the tabs at the back of the cover and put it in place. Push down the tab to secure the cover.

To use your air inflator system, attach the appropriate nozzle adapter, if required, to the end of the hose that has the pressure gage. Then attach that end of the hose to the object you wish to inflate. Remove the protective cap covering the outlet. Attach the other end of the hose to the outlet. Press the ON switch. The ON switch will work even with the ignition off.

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Accessory Power Outlet

The power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone, CB radio, etc. Follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install. When not in use, always cover the rear outlet with the protective cap. To replace the cover on the rear outlet, line up the tabs at the back of the cover and put the cover in place. Push down the tab to secure the cover.

The rear power outlet is located in the rear compartment on the driver’s side. To remove the cover, pull the tab on the cover and pull it off. The front power outlet is located next to the ashtray and lighter. Pull the cover down to use the power outlet.

NOTICE:

When using the accessory power outlet:

Maximum load of any electrical equipment should not exceed 20 amps. Be sure to turn off any electrical equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods can drain your battery.

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Instrument Panel

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Your 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. Refer to the accompanying diagram of your instrument panel to locate the components listed below. A. Side Vents B. Front Vent C. Turn SignalMultifunction Lever D. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch E. Instrument Cluster F. Center Vents G. Audio System H. Side Vents I. Lamps Switch J. Hood Release K. Steering Wheel Touch Controls (Option) L. Horn

M. Ignition Switch N. Steering Wheel Touch Controls (Option) 0. Climate Controls P. Rear Fan Controls (Option) Q. Accessory Power Outlet R. Storage Bin S . Remote CD Player (Option) T. Instrument Panel Switchbank U. LightedAshtray V. Glove Box W. Front Vents X, Fuse Panel

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Instrument Panel Cluster

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SERVICE ENGINE SOON

Your cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages.

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Speedometer and Tamper Resistant Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer. If you see silver lines between the numbers, you’ll know that someone has probably tried to turn it back, so the numbers may not be true. 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 that will be done. 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.

The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set it to zero. To set it to zero,