2004 Pontiac Bonneville Owners Manual

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twice when this button is pressed. Press this button again within ﬁve seconds to unlock all of the doors and illuminate the interior lamps. See “Entry Lighting” under Interior Lamps on page 3-18 and “Security Feedback” later in this section. Q (Lock): Press this button to lock all of the doors. The exterior lamps may also ﬂash once and the horn may chirp. See “Security Feedback” later in this section. Pressing this button may also turn off the interior lamps if illuminated. V (Trunk): Press this button to unlock the trunk when the ignition is in OFF. It will also work when the ignition is on, but only while the transaxle is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). L (Remote Alarm): Press this button to make the horn sound and the headlamps and taillamps ﬂash for up to 30 seconds. This can be turned off by pressing the remote alarm button again or by turning the ignition to ON. If your vehicle has the Universal Theft-Deterrent feature, you may also turn off the remote alarm by unlocking the vehicle with a key. See Universal Theft-Deterrent on page 2-21. 2-6 Personalization Features The following features, if available on your vehicle, can be programmed to each driver’s preference. (cid:127) Programmable Automatic Door Locks (cid:127) Security Feedback (cid:127) Delayed Locking (cid:127) Perimeter Lighting (cid:127) Seat and Mirror Recall If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you must program these features through the DIC. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-64. Security Feedback This feature provides feedback to the driver when the vehicle receives a command from the remote keyless entry transmitter. Feedback is only provided if all doors are closed, the ignition is off and the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is inactive. If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you must program this feature through the DIC. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-64. The following modes may be selected: Mode 1: No feedback when locking or unlocking vehicle. Mode 2: Parking lamps and the daytime running lamps will ﬂash twice when unlocking the vehicle and will ﬂash once when locking the vehicle. Mode 3: Horn will chirp when all doors are unlocked (second unlock button press) and when locking the vehicle. Mode 4: Parking lamps and the daytime running lamps will ﬂash twice each time the button with the unlock symbol is pressed; the horn will chirp when all doors are unlocked. Parking lamps and the exterior lamps will ﬂash once and the horn will chirp when locking the vehicle. 2-7 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it. See your dealer to match additional transmitters to your vehicle. Each remote keyless entry transmitter can be programmed to a different mode according to the user’s preference. To change to another mode, do the following: 1. Keep all doors closed, the vehicle in PARK (P) and the ignition on throughout this procedure. 2. Press and hold the driver’s power door lock switch in LOCK through Step 4. 3. Press the button with the trunk symbol on the transmitter. The transmitter will remain in its current mode and the horn will chirp as feedback. 4. Press the button with the trunk symbol again. Each time the transmitter’s trunk button is pressed, the mode will advance by one, going from Mode 2 to 3 to 4, etc. and the horn will chirp as feedback. 5. Release the power door lock switch. The security feedback will remain in the most recent mode selected. To verify the mode selected, remove the key from the ignition and close all of the doors after you have exited the vehicle. Press the lock button on the transmitter to be veriﬁed and conﬁrm the appropriate feedback. Repeat with the unlock button. 2-8 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is probably time to change the battery. Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. To replace the battery, do the following: 1. Insert a thin coin, or similar object, into the notch near the key ring. Turn it counterclockwise to separate the two halves of the transmitter. 2. Once the transmitter is separated, use a pencil eraser to remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Remove and replace the battery. Replace it as the instructions inside the cover indicate. Use one Duracell® battery, type DL-2032, or a similar type. 4. Snap the transmitter back together tightly to be sure no moisture can enter. 5. Check the operation of the transmitter. 2-9 CAUTION: (Continued) (cid:127) Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system and it is activated, unlock the doors only with the key or remote keyless entry system. This will avoid setting off the alarm. See Universal Theft-Deterrent on page 2-21 for more information. To unlock the door from the outside, use your door key or remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). Turning the door key toward the rear of the vehicle will unlock the door. Turning the door key toward the front of the vehicle will lock it. Doors and Locks Door Locks {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. (cid:127) Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive. (cid:127) Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-10 To lock the door from the inside, push the manual door lock forward. To unlock the door, push the manual door lock rearward. Central Door Unlocking System If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system, all doors will unlock if the key is held in the outside key cylinder unlock position for more than two seconds. The doors will also unlock if the key is turned to the unlock position twice in three seconds. Power Door Locks With power door locks, you can lock or unlock all the doors on your vehicle using the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock switch. 2-11 Delayed Locking This feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of the vehicle. When the driver’s power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter lock button is pressed, with the key removed from the ignition and the driver’s door open, a chime will sound three times to signal that the delayed locking system is active. When all doors have been closed, the doors will lock automatically after ﬁve seconds. If any door is opened before this, the ﬁve-second timer will reset itself once all the doors have been closed again. Pressing a power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter lock button again will override this feature. Personalization Programming The delayed locking feature can be turned on or off. If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you must program this feature through the DIC. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-64. If your vehicle is not equipped with remote keyless entry, the delayed locking feature can be turned on or off by using the following procedure: 1. Keep all doors closed, the vehicle in PARK (P) and the ignition on throughout this procedure. 2. Press and hold the driver’s power door lock switch in LOCK through Step 4. 3. Cycle the parking lamp switch from off to on six times. On the sixth cycle, the doors will unlock to conﬁrm that the feature has been turned on. Your doors will remain locked if delayed locking is off. If the doors unlock, delayed locking is on. 4. To change modes, cycle the parking lamp switch once more. A locking action will conﬁrm the new mode. 5. Release the power door lock switch. To turn the feature off, repeat the previous procedure. 2-12 If your vehicle is equipped with remote keyless entry, your vehicle can be programmed to each driver’s preference for each of the transmitters. Use the following procedure to turn the feature off using the corresponding transmitter: 1. Keep all doors closed, the vehicle in PARK (P) and the ignition on throughout this procedure. 2. Press and hold the power door lock switch in LOCK throughout this procedure. All the doors will lock. 3. Press the button with the unlock symbol on the transmitter. The lock delay is still on and all the doors will unlock. 4. Press the button with the unlock symbol on the transmitter again. Lock delay is now off and all the doors will lock. 5. Release the power door lock switch. To turn this feature on, repeat the previous procedure. This procedure changes the mode for only the transmitter used to change this setting. The procedure will need to be repeated for the second transmitter. Programmable Automatic Door Locks Close the doors and turn on the ignition. Every time you move the shift lever out of PARK (P), all of the doors will lock. And, every time you stop and move the shift lever into PARK (P), the doors will unlock. If someone needs to get out while you are not in PARK (P), have that person use the manual door lock or the power door lock switch. When the door is closed again, it will not lock automatically. Use the manual door lock or the power door lock switch to lock the door again. Personalization Programming You can program the automatic door lock feature to change to the following modes: Mode 0: No automatic door lock or unlock. Mode 1: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). No automatic door unlock. Mode 2: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). Only the driver’s door automatically unlocks when shifted into PARK (P). 2-13 Mode 3: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). All doors automatically unlock when shifted into PARK (P). 4. Release the power door lock switch. The automatic door locks will remain in the most recent mode selected. Mode 4: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). Only the driver’s door automatically unlocks when the key is turned to OFF (DIC equipped vehicles only). Mode 5: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). All doors automatically unlock when the key is turned to OFF (DIC equipped vehicles only). If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you must program this feature through the DIC. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-64. If your vehicle is not equipped with remote keyless entry, use the following procedure to change modes: 1. Keep all doors closed, the vehicle in PARK (P) and the ignition on throughout this procedure. 2. Press and hold the driver’s power door lock switch in LOCK through Step 3. 3. Cycle the shift lever, starting in PARK (P), out of PARK (P) and then back into PARK (P), to advance by one mode for each cycle. After the ﬁrst cycle, you will hear a door locking action, which identiﬁes the current mode. If your vehicle is equipped with remote keyless entry, use the following procedure to change modes: 1. Keep all doors closed, the vehicle in PARK (P) and the ignition on throughout this procedure. 2. Press and hold the driver’s power door lock switch in LOCK through Step 4. 3. Press the button with the lock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter. The automatic door locks will remain in the current mode. 4. Press the button with the lock symbol on the transmitter again. Each time the transmitter’s lock button is pressed, the mode will advance by one, going from 3 to 0 to 1, etc. The door locks will cycle according to the mode entered. Mode “0” has no feedback. 5. Release the power door lock switch. The automatic door locks will remain in the most recent mode selected. This procedure changes the mode for only the transmitter used to change this setting. The procedure will need to be repeated for the second transmitter. 2-14 The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use. To open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door. 2. Then open the door from the outside. If you do not cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who ride in the rear seat will not be able to open the rear door from the inside. You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work, and how to cancel the locks. To cancel the rear door lock, do the following: 1. Unlock and open the door from the outside. 2. Move the lever all the way to the unlock symbol. 3. Do the same for the other rear door. The rear door locks will now work normally. Overriding Lock Delay If you need to lock your doors before shifting out of PARK (P), just use the manual door lock or the power door lock switch to lock the doors. Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside. To use one of these locks, do the following: 1. Open the rear door you want to lock. 2. Move the lever located on the inside door edge, all the way to the lock symbol. 3. Close the door. 4. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock. 2-15 Lockout Protection The power door locks will not work if the key is in the ignition and any door is open. You can override this feature by holding the driver’s power door lock switch for more than three seconds. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your door and set the locks from the inside. Then get out and close the door. You may also use the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter after shutting the doors. If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system, see Universal Theft-Deterrent on page 2-21. Trunk {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: (cid:127) Make sure all other windows are shut. (cid:127) Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control System in the Index. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-37. 2-16 (cid:127) Trunk Lock Release To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the master key and turn it. Remote Trunk Release If your vehicle has this feature, press the trunk release button located in the glove box to open the trunk lid. Remote Trunk Release Lockout If your vehicle has this feature, in order to secure items in the trunk, lock the glove box with the master key and take your key and remote keyless entry transmitter with you. The valet key (if equipped) cannot open the trunk or the glovebox. Trunk Security Override If your vehicle has this feature, pressing the trunk symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter opens the trunk even if the glove box is locked. The key does not have to be in the ignition for the remote trunk button to work. The transaxle must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). The system also works with the remote keyless entry system (if equipped). 2-17 Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Using the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk may damage it. Use the emergency trunk release handle only to help you open the trunk lid. There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located in the trunk near the trunk latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle up to the open the trunk from the inside. 2-18 Windows {CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. 2-19 Power Windows Switches on the driver’s door panel operate each of the windows when the ignition is on or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its own window. 2-20 Express-Down Window When the driver’s or front passenger’s window switch, marked AUTO, is pushed all the way rearward, the window will lower completely. The window can be opened in smaller amounts by pressing the switch rearward slightly, to the ﬁrst stop. To stop the window while it is lowering in the express mode, press the switch again, then release it. To raise the window, hold the switch forward. Window Lock Out Press the LOCK button on the driver’s door armrest to disable all of the passenger window switches. If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC), you can also set this feature to only lock out the rear window switches. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-58. All driver’s window switches will still be operable. Press the LOCK button again to allow passengers to use their window switches. An indicator light in the button will glow when the window lock out feature is active. 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 Mirror Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror. If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors, the lamps come on when you open the cover. Theft-Deterrent Systems 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. Universal Theft-Deterrent If your vehicle has this feature, it has a theft-deterrent alarm system. With this system, the SECURITY light will ﬂash as you open the door if your ignition is in OFF. This light on the instrument panel cluster reminds you to activate the theft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle. To activate the system, do the following: 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch while the door is open, or use the remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). The SECURITY light should come on and stay on. 3. Close all doors. The SECURITY light should go off after about 30 seconds and the system will then be armed. If the SECURITY light comes on for one minute and then shuts off while the ignition is on, the security system has detected a problem. See your dealer for service. If a door is opened without the key or remote keyless entry transmitter, or if the door key cylinders are damaged, the alarm will go off. The exterior lamps will ﬂash and the horn will sound for 30 seconds, then will go off in order to save battery power. 2-21 Remember, the theft-deterrent system will not activate if you lock the doors with a key or manual door lock. It activates only if you use a power door lock switch while the door is open, or the remote keyless entry transmitter. Avoid setting off the alarm by accident. Always unlock a door with a key, or use the remote keyless entry transmitter. Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm. If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock the driver’s door with your key. You can also turn off the alarm by pressing the button with the unlock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter. The alarm will not stop if you try to unlock a door any other way. Testing the Alarm 1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window. 2. Activate the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is open, or with the remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). 3. Get out of the vehicle, close the door and wait for the SECURITY light to go out. 4. Then, reach in through the window, unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door. This should set off the alarm. 2-22 If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-101. If the alarm does not sound, or the exterior lamps do not ﬂash, see your dealer. Content Theft-Deterrent If your vehicle has this option, it has a content theft-deterrent alarm system. A light located in your Twilight Sentinel® cluster, above the fog lamp button, will begin to ﬂash 30 seconds after the vehicle ignition is turned off to let you know the system has been armed. While armed, the doors will not unlock with the power door lock switch. Once armed, the alarm will go off if someone tries to enter the vehicle without using the remote keyless entry transmitter or a key, breaks a window, tries to damage the vehicle or turns the ignition to ON. If any of these do occur, the horn will sound and the parking lamps will ﬂash for up to two minutes. PASS-Key® III Your PASS-Key® III system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. 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 received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. PASS-Key® III uses a radio frequency transponder in the key that matches a decoder in your vehicle. PASS-Key® III Operation Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key® III (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key® III is a passive theft-deterrent system. This means you do not have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. When the PASS-Key® III system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and fuel will stop being delivered to the engine. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes. 2-23 When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the SECURITY light comes on, the key may have a damaged transponder. Turn the ignition off and try again. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-101. If the engine still does not start with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the ﬁrst key may be faulty. See your dealer who can service the PASS-Key® III to have a new key made. It is possible for the PASS-Key® III decoder to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up to 10 keys may be programmed for the vehicle. This procedure is for programming additional keys only. Canadian Owners: If you lose or damage your keys, only a GM dealer can service PASS-Key® III to have new keys made. To program additional keys you will require two current driver’s keys. You must add a step to the following procedure. After Step 2 repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the second current driver’s key. Then continue with Step 3. To program the new key, do the following: 1. Verify that the new key has PK3 stamped on it. 2. Insert the current driver’s key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start, see your dealer for service. 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to OFF, and remove the key. 4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to ON within 10 seconds of removing the previous key. 2-24 5. The SECURITY telltale light will turn off once the key has been programmed. It may not be apparent that the SECURITY light went on due to how quickly the key is programmed. 6. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are to be programmed. If you are ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key® III system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key® III system at this time. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key® III key, see your dealer to have a new key made. Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: (cid:127) Do not drive at any one speed — fast or slow — for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. (cid:127) Avoid making hard stops for the ﬁrst 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings are not 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. (cid:127) Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-39 for more information. 2-25 Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition, you can turn to four different positions. If your key seems stuck in OFF and you Notice: 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. Turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of these works, then your vehicle needs service. 2-26 OFF: This is the only position from which you can remove the key. This position locks your ignition and transaxle. It is a theft-deterrent feature. ACC (Accessory): In this position you can operate your electrical accessories such as power windows, sunroof (if equipped), audio system and windshield wipers. ON: This is the position the switch returns to after you start your engine and release the switch. Even when the engine is not running, you can use ON to operate your electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel cluster warning lights. This is the position for driving your vehicle. START: This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to ON for normal driving. Even if the engine is not running, ACC and ON are positions that allow you to operate your electrical accessories. Key Reminder Warning If you leave your key in OFF you will hear a warning tone when you open the driver’s door. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) After you turn the ignition off and remove the key, you will still have power to such accessories as the radio, sunroof (if equipped) and power windows for up to 10 minutes. Power is turned off if you open a door. Always leave your key in OFF. If you leave your key in any position other than OFF, your battery will discharge prematurely. Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in any other position — that is a safety feature. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle moving could damage the transaxle. Shift into 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. 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 does not 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. 3. If your engine still will not start, or starts but then stops, it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for 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: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you do not, your engine might not perform properly. 2-27 Engine Coolant Heater If your vehicle has this feature, in very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use of the coolant heater is not required. 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. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a ﬁre. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you do not, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you will be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. 2-28 Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle may have a shift lever located on the console between the seats or on the steering column. There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It is the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can not 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. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-33. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-39. 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. 2-29 If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button on console shift models as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you want. Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever on console shift models. See Shifting Out of Park (P) on page 2-36. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-30. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is ﬁrmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing may damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Be sure the engine is not racing when shifting your vehicle. 2-30 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you are: (cid:127) Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. (cid:127) Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You will 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): (cid:127) When driving on hilly, winding roads. (cid:127) When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears. (cid:127) When going down a steep hill. SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy than 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. Notice: Driving in SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles (40 km) or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h) may damage the transaxle. Also, shifting into SECOND (2) at speeds above 65 mph (105 km/h) can cause damage. Drive in THIRD (3) or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) instead of SECOND (2). 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 will not shift into ﬁrst gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transaxle. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place. 2-31 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 and four chimes will be heard. If you start to drive with the parking brake set, a chime will sound after the vehicle has traveled approximately 40 feet (12 m). 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. When you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the release position. If you try to drive 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 overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-39. That section shows what to do ﬁrst to keep the trailer from moving. 2-32 Steering Column Shift Lever 1. If your vehicle has the steering column shift lever, hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: Shifting Into Park (P) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-39. (cid:127) Pull the lever toward you. 2-33 Console Shift Lever 1. If your vehicle has the console shift lever, hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: (cid:127) Move the lever up as far as it will go. 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). 2-34 (cid:127) Hold in the button on the lever. (cid:127) Push the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 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 do not 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) on page 2-33. 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. Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running. 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 have 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. Or, if you have the console shift lever, without ﬁrst pushing the button. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P). 2-35 Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in PARK (P) when the ignition is in the OFF position. In addition, you have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in ON. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-29. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and 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 have the console shift lever, press the button ﬁrst. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still cannot shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to OFF. (There is no shift interlock in this key position.) 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift the transaxle to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the gear you want. 5. Have the system ﬁxed as soon as you can. 2-36 Parking Over Things That Burn {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: (cid:127) Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. (cid:127) Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. CAUTION: (Continued) (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. (cid:127) Repairs were not done correctly. (cid:127) Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modiﬁed improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: (cid:127) Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and (cid:127) Have your vehicle ﬁxed immediately. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-37 {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-33. If you are parking on a hill and if you are pulling a trailer, also see Towing a Trailer on page 4-39. Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier Caution under Engine Exhaust on page 2-37. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust — with CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See Winter Driving on page 4-26. 2-38 Mirror Operation AUTO: Press this button to turn on the automatic dimming feature. OFF: Press this button to turn off the automatic dimming feature. O (On/Off): For mirrors equipped with OnStar® controls, press this button to turn on the automatic dimming feature. To turn off automatic dimming, press this button again. The indicator light will be illuminated when this feature is active. Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. The day/night adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from any headlamps behind you. Push the tab away from you for daytime use; pull it toward you for night use. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror. Your vehicle’s mirror may also contain OnStar® controls. See OnStar® System on page 2-42 for more information. At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare. This change may take a few seconds. The mirror will return to its clear daytime state when the glare is reduced. 2-39 Outside Power Mirrors 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 on page 2-50. The controls for the outside power 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. 2-40 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror If you have the memory seat and mirrors feature, the passenger’s outside power 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 personalization programming menu. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-64 for programming instructions. Outside Convex 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. Outside Heated Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature, when you operate the rear window defogger, the heated driver’s and passenger’s outside power mirrors are warmed to help clear them of ice and snow. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Climate Control System on page 3-27 or Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-29 for more information. 2-41 OnStar® System Your vehicle may have this feature. OnStar® uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and state of the art call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information and convenience services. A complete OnStar® user’s guide and the terms and conditions of the OnStar® Subscription Service Agreement are included in your OnStar®-equipped vehicle’s glove box literature. For more information, visit www.onstar.com, contact OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or press the blue OnStar® button to speak to an OnStar® advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required prior to delivery of OnStar® services and prepaid calling minutes are also required for OnStar® Personal Calling and OnStar® Virtual Advisor use. Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www.onstar.com. OnStar® Services One of the following plans is normally included for a speciﬁc duration with each vehicle equipped with OnStar®. You can upgrade or extend your OnStar® service plan to meet your needs. 2-42 Safe and Sound Plan (cid:127) Automatic Notiﬁcation of Air Bag Deployment (cid:127) Emergency Services (cid:127) Roadside Assistance (cid:127) Stolen Vehicle Assistance (cid:127) AccidentAssist (cid:127) Remote Door Unlock (cid:127) Remote Diagnostics (cid:127) Online Concierge Directions and Connections Plan (cid:127) All Safe and Sound Plan services (cid:127) Route Support (cid:127) RideAssist Information and Convenience Services Luxury and Leisure Plan (cid:127) All Directions and Connections Plan services (cid:127) Personal Concierge OnStar® Personal Calling With OnStar® Personal Calling, you have a safer way to stay connected while driving. It’s a hands-free wireless phone that’s integrated into your vehicle. You can place calls nationwide using voice-activated dialing with no contracts and no additional roaming charges. To ﬁnd out more about OnStar® Personal Calling, refer to the OnStar® owner’s guide in your vehicle’s glove box, or call OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). OnStar® Virtual Advisor With OnStar® Virtual Advisor you can listen to your favorite news, entertainment and information topics, such as traffic and weather reports, stock quotes and sports scores. You listen to your e-mail through your vehicle’s speakers, and reply with your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. 2-43 (cid:127) If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink® Transmitter, it 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. HomeLink® Transmitter HomeLink®, a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems and home lighting. Additional HomeLink® information can be found on the internet at www.homelink.com or by calling 1-800-355-3515. 2-44 Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter Do not use the HomeLink® Transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes, please be sure to follow steps 6 through 8 to complete the programming of your HomeLink® Transmitter. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the HomeLink® Transmitter. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in programming the transmitter. Keep the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future HomeLink® programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed HomeLink® buttons should be erased for security purposes. Refer to “Erasing HomeLink® Buttons” or, for assistance, contact HomeLink® on the internet at: www.homelink.com or by calling 1-800-355-3515. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming. When programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio frequency. Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons, releasing only when the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat this step to program a second and/or third transmitter to the remaining two HomeLink® buttons. 2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired button on HomeLink® and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure noted in “Gate Operator and Canadian Programming” later in this section. 2-45 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly after HomeLink® successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons. 5. Press and hold the newly-trained HomeLink® button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink® button is pressed and released. To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, begin with Step 2 under “Programming HomeLink®.” Do not repeat Step 1 as this will erase all of the programmed channels. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling-code equipped device (most commonly, a garage door opener). 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8. 8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button for two seconds, then release. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence a second time, and depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code device), repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming. HomeLink® should now activate your rolling-code equipped device. To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, begin with Step 2 of “Programming HomeLink®.” Do not repeat Step 1. 2-46 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “time out” or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for HomeLink® to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to “time out” in the same manner. If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator by using the “Programming HomeLink®” procedures (regardless of where you live), replace Step 3 under “Programming HomeLink®” with the following: Continue to press and hold the HomeLink® button while you press and release every two seconds (cycle) your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by HomeLink®. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 4 under “Programming HomeLink®” to complete. Using HomeLink® Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink® button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing HomeLink® Buttons To erase programming from the three buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer than 30 seconds. HomeLink® is now in the train (learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 under “Programming HomeLink®.” Individual buttons can not be erased, but they can be reprogrammed. See “Reprogramming a Single HomeLink® Button” next. 2-47 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink® Button To program a device to HomeLink® using a HomeLink® button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink® button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to ﬂash after 20 seconds. While still holding the HomeLink® button, proceed with Step 2 under “Programming HomeLink®.” Resetting Defaults To reset HomeLink® to default settings do the following: 1. Hold down the two outside buttons for about 20 seconds until the indicator light begins to ﬂash. 2. Continue to hold both buttons until the HomeLink® indicator light turns off. 3. Release both buttons. For questions or comments, contact HomeLink® at 1-800-355-3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com. Storage Areas Glove Box Use the master key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open it, lift the latch release on the left side of the glove box door. The VALET key (if equipped) will not work in the glove box door lock. Front Storage Area Press the buttons on either side of the armrest to open the front storage area. Center Console Storage Area If your vehicle has this feature, press the button at the front edge of the armrest to open the center console storage area. 2-48 Rear Seat Pass Through Your vehicle has a rear seat armrest with cupholders and a pass-through feature. Pull down the interior door to access the trunk. Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You will see it just inside the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. For 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 are not using it. Sunroof Your vehicle may be equipped with a sunroof. The sunroof has both manual and express features for opening the glass panel and sunshade. The switch for the sunroof is located on the headliner between the sun visors. The sunroof switch has a number of positions that control the sunroof movement. The switch will work only when the ignition is on or when the RAP is active. See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” under Ignition Positions on page 2-26. Open: Press and hold the switch rearward to the ﬁrst position to open the glass panel and sunshade. The sunshade can also be opened manually. Comfort Stop: Press and release the 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 passengers more comfortable. 2-49 Express Open: When the glass panel is express opening, pressing the switch in any direction will stop it in a partially-opened position. The glass panel may be fully opened by pressing the switch rearward again. If you press and hold the 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. Close: To close the glass panel, press and hold the switch forward. As the glass panel reaches the closed position, it will open slightly toward the vent position and then drop down to the closed position to provide a better seal. The sunshade must be closed manually. Vent: Once the sunroof is closed, it can be opened to the vent position by pushing the switch upward. To close the glass panel, pull the switch downward. The sunshade must be opened and closed manually for vent operation. Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat and Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature, the controls are located on the driver’s door panel, and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver’s seating, outside mirror positions and climate controls. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-64 for more information. To save your seat and mirror positions into memory, use the following procedure: 1. First identify the DRIVER # on the Driver Information Center (DIC) by pressing MEMORY button 1 or 2 or by pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-58. 2-50 2. Adjust the driver’s seat and lumbar position to a safe and comfortable driving position. Adjust both outside mirrors to suit you. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-64. 3. Press and hold the MEMORY button corresponding with your DRIVER # displayed on the DIC for longer than three seconds. You will hear two beeps conﬁrming that the seat and mirror positions have been entered into memory. To set the seat and mirror positions for a second driver, follow the previous steps, but start by pressing the unlock button on the transmitter that displays the other DRIVER # on the DIC. Be sure to use the MEMORY button which corresponds to the DRIVER # identiﬁed by the second transmitter. To recall your memory positions, your vehicle must be in PARK (P). Push and release the MEMORY button corresponding to the desired driving position. The seat and mirrors will move to the position previously stored for the identiﬁed driver. You will hear one beep. To store the exit position for an easy exit, use the following procedure: 1. First identify the DRIVER # by pressing MEMORY button 1 or 2 or by pressing the unlock button on the transmitter. 2. Adjust the driver’s seat to the desired exit position. 3. Press and hold the EXIT button for longer than three seconds. You will hear two beeps conﬁrming that the seat exit position has been entered into memory. To set the exit position for a second driver, follow the previous steps, but start by pressing the unlock button on the transmitter that displays the other DRIVER # on the DIC. Be sure to use the MEMORY button which corresponds to the DRIVER # identiﬁed by the other transmitter. To recall the exit position, your vehicle must be in PARK (P). Push and release the EXIT button and the seat will move to the exit position previously stored for the current identiﬁed driver. You will hear one beep. If an exit position has not been stored for the current identiﬁed driver, the seat will move all the way back. To stop recall movement of the seat at any time, press the driver’s power seat control located on the outboard side of the front seat. Mirrors and lumbar positions will not be stored or recalled for the exit position. If you would like your stored driving or exit position to be recalled when unlocking your vehicle with the transmitter, see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-64. 2-51 ✍ NOTES 2-52 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Other Warning Devices ...................................3-6 Horn .............................................................3-7 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-7 Windshield Wiper Lever .................................3-13 Exterior Lamps .............................................3-14 Interior Lamps ..............................................3-18 Head-Up Display (HUD) .................................3-22 Accessory Power Outlets ...............................3-25 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ........................3-26 Climate Controls ............................................3-27 Climate Control System .................................3-27 Automatic Climate Control System ...................3-29 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-34 Climate Controls Personalization .....................3-35 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-36 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-37 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-39 Tachometer .................................................3-40 Safety Belt Reminder Light .............................3-40 Air Bag Readiness Light ................................3-41 Voltmeter Gage ............................................3-42 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-42 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .............3-44 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ......3-45 Low Traction Active Light ...............................3-46 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-47 Tire Pressure Light .......................................3-48 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-48 Oil Pressure Gage ........................................3-52 Check Oil Level Light ....................................3-53 Security Light ...............................................3-53 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light .....................3-53 Check Gages Warning Light ...........................3-54 Door Ajar Light .............................................3-54 Trunk Ajar Light ............................................3-55 Service Vehicle Soon Light ............................3-55 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-56 Systems Monitor ............................................3-57 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-58 DIC Controls and Displays .............................3-58 DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-61 Driver Identiﬁer DIC Display ...........................3-63 DIC Vehicle Personalization ............................3-64 Secondary Information Center (SIC) .................3-70 Electronic Compass ......................................3-70 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio System(s) .............................................3-73 Setting the Time ...........................................3-73 Radio with CD ..............................................3-74 Radio with Cassette and CD ..........................3-86 Trunk-Mounted CD Changer .........................3-101 Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................3-105 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ......................3-105 Radio Reception .........................................3-106 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...............3-107 Care of Your CDs .......................................3-108 Care of Your CD Player ...............................3-108 Diversity Antenna System .............................3-108 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............3-109 Chime Level Adjustment ...............................3-109 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See “Air Outlets” under Outlet Adjustment on page 3-34. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. C. Audio System Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-105. D. Windshield Wiper Lever. See “Windshield Wipers” under Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. E. Steering Column Shift Lever (If Equipped). See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-29. F. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls (If Equipped). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-58. H. Hazard Warning Flashers Control. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. I. Twilight Sentinel® Controls and Fog Lamps Button. See “Twilight Sentinel” and “Fog Lamps” under Exterior Lamps on page 3-14. J. Ignition Switch. See Ignition Positions on page 2-26. K. Climate Control System. See Climate Control System on page 3-27 and Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-29. L. Heated Seat Switches (If Equipped). See Heated Seats on page 1-5. M. Traction Control Button (If Equipped). See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9. N. Cigarette Lighter. See Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-26. G. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-73. O. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-48. 3-5 Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on the instrument panel, between the audio system and the glove box. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. To turn off the ﬂashers, push the button again. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, your turn signals won’t work. Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. 3-6 Horn Press 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 steering wheel to a comfortable level and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: Turn and Lane-Change Signals (cid:127) Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-To-Pass (cid:127) Cruise Control For information on the exterior lamps, see Exterior Lamps on page 3-14. 3-7 (cid:127) (cid:127) Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. If the arrows ﬂash very fast as you signal a turn or a lane change, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers will not see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. See Bulb Replacement on page 5-52. If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-101. Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each ﬂash of the turn signal. To turn off the chime, move the turn signal lever to the off position. 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. 3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the lever forward. To change from high beam to low beam, pull the turn signal lever toward you, then release it. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. Headlamps On Reminder If you open the driver’s door while leaving the headlamps or parking lamps on and the key is in OFF, you will hear a warning chime. Flash-To-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are off. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you. If your headlamps are off or on low beam, your high-beam headlamps will turn on. They will stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you and the high-beam indicator on the instrument panel cluster will come on. Release the lever to turn the high-beam headlamps off. 3-9 Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. The cruise control switch is located on the lever on the left side of the steering column. {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you can not drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. 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 (TCS) on page 4-9. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on. 3-10 Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press the SET button. 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 do not need to reset it. Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise lever to R/A (resume/accelerate) brieﬂy. You will go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. Remember that if you hold the lever at R/A, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, do not hold the lever at R/A. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. (cid:127) Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the SET button and then release it as well as the accelerator pedal. You will now cruise at the higher speed. (cid:127) Move the cruise switch to R/A. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release it. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to R/A 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 pressing the SET button. 3-11 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: (cid:127) Press and hold the SET button until you get to the speed you want, and then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, press and release the SET button brieﬂy. Each time you do this, you will 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 do not use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to turn off the cruise control: (cid:127) Step lightly on the brake pedal. (cid:127) Move the cruise switch to OFF. (cid:127) Pull the multifunction lever toward the driver. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. 3-12 (cid:127) Windshield Wiper Lever Windshield Wipers The windshield wipers are controlled by the lever on the right of your steering column. 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” under Exterior Lamps on page 3-14. OFF: Lower the lever to its original position to turn the wipers OFF. INT (Intermittent): Push the lever up to the INT position and turn the INT ADJ band to adjust the delay time. The further you turn the band, the shorter the delay between wiping cycles. LO (Low Speed): Push the lever up to LO for steady wiping at a slow speed. HI (High Speed): Push the lever up to HI for steady wiping at a high speed. MIST: For a single wiping cycle, push the lever down to the MIST position and let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the lever down. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. Keep in mind 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 your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-57. 3-13 Exterior Lamps The lever on the left side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. O: Turn the outside part of the lever with the symbol on it, to operate the lamps. The exterior lamp switch has three positions. OFF: Turn the switch to this position to turn off all lamps and lights, except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Windshield Washer At the end of the wiper lever, there is a button. To spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield, push the button until you have enough ﬂuid to clean the windshield. The wipers will clear the window and either stop or return to your preset speed. {CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. A WASHER FLUID warning light will indicate if the ﬂuid level in the windshield washer reservoir is low. See Low Washer Fluid Warning Light on page 3-53. 3-14 ; (Parking Lamps): Turn the switch to this position to turn on the parking lamps, together with the following: (cid:127) Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights 3 (Headlamps): Turn the switch to this position to turn on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. Wiper-Activated Headlamps This feature turns on the low-beam headlamps, instrument panel cluster backlighting and taillamps when the Twilight Sentinel® is in day mode and after the windshield wipers have been in use for about six seconds. To operate the wiper-activated headlamps, the Twilight Sentinel® must be on. If the wiper-activated headlamps are on and the ignition switch is turned to ON, the wiper-activated headlamps will continue. 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 off the Twilight Sentinel® or the windshield wipers. Daytime Running Lamps 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 monitors the exterior light level for the operation of DRL and Twilight Sentinel®, so be sure it is not covered. The DRL system will make your high-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: The ignition is on. The exterior lamp control is off. The transaxle is not in PARK (P). When the DRL are on, only your high-beam headlamps will be on at reduced intensity. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps will not be on. Your instrument panel will not be lit either. 3-15 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) When it is dark enough outside, your regular intensity headlamps will come on at full brightness and the DRL lighting will turn off. The parking lamps that normally come on with your headlamps will also come on. When it is bright enough outside, the regular intensity headlamps and parking lamps will turn back off, and the reduced brightness DRL lighting will turn back on. To idle your vehicle during the day with the DRL off, shift the transaxle into PARK (P). The DRL will stay off until you shift out of PARK (P). At night, you can turn off all exterior lamps when you are in PARK (P) by turning the Twilight Sentinel® knob all the way to OFF. If the knob was already in OFF, it must be cycled to ON and back to OFF. Turn the knob clockwise to turn the exterior lighting back on. The lamps will come back on automatically when you put the transaxle in gear. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. Fog Lamps The fog lamps button is located below the twilight knobs, to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. An indicator light in the button will glow when the fog lamps are on. Your parking lamps will also come on automatically while the fog lamps are active. If your fog lamps are on when you use your high beams or ﬂash-to-pass feature, the fog lamps will be disabled while the feature is being used. 3-16 Twilight Sentinel® The Twilight Sentinel® will keep your headlamps on for up to three minutes, to light your way when you leave your vehicle. To operate the Twilight Sentinel®, turn the DELAY knob located to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel fully clockwise for the three-minute delay. Turn it counterclockwise to reduce the delay. Turn the knob to OFF to turn the Twilight Sentinel® off. At night, you can turn off all exterior lamps when you are in PARK (P) by turning the Twilight Sentinel® knob all the way to OFF. If the knob was already in OFF, it must be cycled to ON then back to OFF, to turn the exterior lighting off. The lamps will come back on when you turn the knob clockwise. If the Twilight Sentinel® lighting is active, it can be disabled by turning on the manual parking lamps. This lighting will be disabled until the key is turned from ON or until the manual parking lamps are turned off. Also, it is 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 lamp control. Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the exterior lamp control has been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF and a 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 lamp control to turn the lamps back on after turning the ignition to OFF and opening a door. To delay the lamps from turning off, see “Twilight Sentinel®,” listed previously. 3-17 Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness When it is dark outside, you can brighten or dim your instrument panel cluster lights using the DIM knob, located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the instrument panel cluster lights and displays. Turn the knob clockwise all the way to turn on the interior courtesy lamps. Turn the knob counterclockwise to dim the instrument panel cluster lights and displays and to turn off the courtesy lamps. Courtesy Lamps If it is dark enough outside, when any door is opened,

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