2010 Pontiac G3 Owners Manual

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As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows flash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers will not see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and then check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 6‑87 . Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer The headlamps must be on for this feature to work. Push the turn signal lever away from you to turn the high beams on.

This instrument panel cluster light 3 comes on while the high beams are on and the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. Pull the lever towards you to return to low beams. Flash-to-Pass This feature is used to signal to the vehicle ahead that you want to pass. Pull the turn signal/multifunction lever towards you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then release the lever to turn them off.

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Windshield Wipers

Sedan shown

Hatchback shown

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The lever is located on the right side of the steering column. The ignition must be turned to ON/RUN to operate the windshield wipers. Move the lever to one of the following positions: HI (High Speed) : Fast wipes. LO (Low Speed) : Slow wipes. INT (Intermittent) : Move to this position for a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the band on the windshield wiper toward FAST or SLOW for a shorter or longer delay between wipes. The wiper speed can only be adjusted when the lever is in the INT position. OFF : Turns the windshield wipers off. Misting Function Move the lever toward INT for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the windshield wipers start; then let go. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. If more wipes are needed, hold the band toward INT longer. Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 6‑49 . Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers. A circuit breaker stops them until the motor cools.

Windshield Washer To use this feature, the ignition must be turned to ON/RUN. Pull the windshield washer/wiper lever toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield. The spray continues until the lever is released. The wipers will run a few times and either stop or will resume at the speed being used previously. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6‑33 for information on filling the windshield washer fluid.

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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.

Rear Window Wiper/Washer

{ WARNING:

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

The vehicle may have a rear window wiper/washer. Turn the rear wiper/washer band to operate the rear window wiper/washer. OFF : Turns the rear window wiper/washer off. Z : Turns the rear wiper on for intermittent wipes. Y : Sprays washer fluid onto the rear window and the wiper operates continuously. The windshield washer reservoir is used for the windshield and rear window. Check the fluid level if either washer is not working. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6‑33.

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The cruise control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel.

I / O (On/Off) : Press to turn the cruise control on or off. RES+ (Resume/Accelerate) : Press to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed. SET− (Set/Coast) : Press to set the speed or make the vehicle decelerate.

Cruise Control For vehicles with cruise control, a speed of about 39 km/h (24 mph) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 39 km/h (24 mph). When the brakes are applied, or the clutch pedal if you have a manual transmission, the cruise control turns off.

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Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads.

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Setting Cruise Control

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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. Press I / O to turn cruise control on. 2. Accelerate to the speed desired. 3. Press the SET− button and release it. The cruise

control light comes on in the instrument panel cluster to show that the cruise control is on.

4. Take your foot off the accelerate pedal.

Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set to a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, or the clutch pedal if you have a manual transmission, the cruise control shuts off. But it does not need to be reset.

Once the vehicle is going about 39 km/h (24 mph) or more, briefly press the RES+ button. The vehicle returns to the previously set speed and stays there. If the RES+ button is held, the vehicle speed will continue to increase until the button is released or the brake pedal is applied. Do not hold in the RES+ button, unless you want the vehicle to go faster. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed.

. Use the accelerator pedal to get to a higher speed.

Press the SET− button, then release the button and the accelerator pedal.

. Press the RES+ button. Hold it there until the desired speed is reached, and then release it. To increase the vehicle speed in small amounts, briefly press the RES+ button and then release it. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) faster.

The accelerate feature only works after the cruise control is turned on by pressing the SET− button.

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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce the vehicle speed while using cruise control:

. Press the SET− button until the lower speed

desired is reached, then release it. To slow down in small amounts, briefly press the SET− button. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower.

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

Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle's speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle's speed down. When the brakes are applied the cruise control turns off. Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:

. Step lightly on the brake pedal, or press the clutch

pedal, if you have a manual transmission. . Press I / O on the cruise control pad. Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased when the cruise control or the ignition is turned off.

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Exterior Lamps

Uplevel shown, Base similar

The lever on the left side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp band has three positions: 3 (Headlamps) : Turns on the headlamps, together with the following:

Taillamps License Plate Lamp Instrument Panel Lights

. Parking Lamps

The headlamps automatically turn off when the ignition key is turned to LOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY.

; (Parking Lamps) : Turns on the parking lamps, together with the taillamps, license plate lamp, and instrument panel lights. OFF : Turns all the lamps off, except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. The DRL system makes the headlamps come on when the following conditions are met:

The ignition is on. The exterior lamp band is in OFF or in the parking lamp position. The parking brake is released.

An indicator light on instrument panel cluster comes on when the DRL system is on. When the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, parking lamps and instrument panel lights do not come on unless the exterior lamps control is turned to the parking lamp or headlamp position.

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The DRL system turns off when one of the following conditions are met:

The ignition is off. The parking brake is on. The high-beam headlamps are on. The low-beam headlamps are on. The flash-to-pass feature is used.

The regular headlamp system should be used when needed. Fog Lamps For vehicles with fog lamps, they are controlled by the # band located on the middle of the turn signal/ multifunction lever. To use the fog lamps, the ignition must be turned to ON/RUN and the low-beam headlamps or parking lamps must be on. Turn the band to # to turn the fog lamps on. The band automatically returns to its starting position when released. The fog lamp indicator light comes on in the instrument panel cluster. See Fog Lamp Light on page 4‑33 . To turn the fog lamps off, turn the band to # again. The fog lamp indicator light will go off.

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The fog lamps will also turn off when the high-beam headlamps are turned on. When the high-beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will turn on again. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights.

The thumbwheel for this feature is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. Turn the thumbwheel to brighten or dim the lights.

Dome Lamp The vehicle has a dome lamp located in the overhead console. Move the switch to the following positions: ON : The light comes on and stays on. O (Door) : The light comes on when a door is opened. The light turns off when all the doors are closed. OFF : The light remains off even when a door is opened. Be sure all doors and trunk lid or hatch are completely closed or the battery may drain. Inadvertent Power Battery Saver This feature is designed to protect the vehicle's battery against drainage. If the exterior lamps control is left in the ; or 2 position, the key is removed and the driver door is opened, the lights will turn off automatically. If the key is removed and the driver door is opened while the dome lamp is on, the dome lamp will not turn off automatically.

Accessory Power Outlet(s) Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone. The accessory power outlet is located next to the parking brake on the center console. To use the accessory power outlet, remove the protective cap. When not in use, always cover the outlet with the protective cap. The accessory power outlet is operational when the ignition is turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery. Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating. Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer/retailer for additional information on accessory power outlets.

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Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to the vehicle can damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes. Check with your dealer/retailer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only.

Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter The ashtray is located at the lower part of the center instrument panel. To remove the front ashtray for cleaning, open the ashtray fully, press in the retaining tab and pull the bin out. Notice: If papers, pins, or other flammable items are put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage the vehicle. Never put flammable items in the ashtray. The cigarette lighter is located to the right of the front ashtray. To use it, turn the ignition to ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, push the cigarette lighter in all the way and let go. When it is ready, it will pop back out. Electrical accessories may not be compatible with the cigarette lighter and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information. Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating.

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Clock There is a digital clock located in the center of the instrument panel, above the center air outlets. When the ignition is turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, the time is displayed in the digital clock. There are three buttons for adjusting the digital clock: H (Hour): Press once to go forward one hour. To go forward more than one hour, press and hold the button until the correct hour is reached. M (Minute): Press once to go forward one minute. To go forward more than one minute, press and hold the button until the correct minute is reached. S (Set): Press to reset the time to the nearest hour. For example, if the set button is pressed while the time is between 8:00 and 8:29, the display is set to 8:00. If this button is pressed while the time is between 8:30 and 8:59, the display is set to 9:00. After disconnecting the battery or replacing the fuse, reset the clock.

Climate Controls

Climate Control System For vehicles with these climate control systems, the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled for the vehicle.

Climate Control System with Heater and

Air Conditioning

A. Temperature Control B. Fan Control C. Air Delivery Mode

D. Air Conditioning (A/C) E. Recirculation F. Rear Window Defogger

Control

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Air Delivery Mode Control : Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the current airflow mode. Select from the following air delivery modes: Y (Vent) : Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. \ (Bi-Level) : Air is divided between the instrument panel and floor outlets. [ (Floor) : Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some air directed to the rear outlets. Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow the flow of air to the rear compartment. É (Defog) : This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, floor, and side window outlets. When this mode is selected, the system automatically runs the air-conditioning. To defog the windows faster, turn the temperature control to the warmest setting. 1 (Defrost) : This mode quickly clears the windshield of fog or frost. Air is directed to the windshield and side window outlets. When this mode is selected, the system automatically runs the air-conditioning. To defrost the windows faster, turn the temperature control to the warmest setting. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.

Climate Control System with Heater Only

A. Temperature Control B. Fan Control C. Air Delivery Mode

Control

D. Rear Window Defogger E. Outside Air/Recirculation

OFF : Turns the fan off. Temperature Control : Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature of the air flowing from the system. 9 (Fan Control) : Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. The fan must be turned on to run the air conditioning compressor.

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A/C (Air Conditioning) : For vehicles with air conditioning, follow these steps to use the system. Turn 9 to the desired speed. The air conditioning does not operate when the fan control knob is in the off position. Press A/C to turn the air conditioning on and off. When A/C is pressed, an indicator light comes on to show that the air conditioning is on. For quick cool down on hot days, do the following:

1. Open the windows to let hot air escape. 2. Press ? . 3. Press A/C. 4. Select the coolest temperature. 5. Select the highest 9 speed. Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of the vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in the vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal.

? (Recirculation) : This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle. For vehicles with a recirculation button, press the button to turn the recirculation mode on. An indicator light comes on to show that the recirculation is on. Press the button again to return to outside air mode. For vehicles with a lever, move the lever to choose the recirculation mode. Using the recirculation mode for extended periods may cause the windows to fog. If this happens, select the defrost mode. : (Outside Air) : This mode brings outside air into the vehicle. For vehicles with a recirculation button, press the button until the recirculation mode is turned off. The vehicle then returns to the outside air mode. For vehicles with a lever, move the lever to choose the outside air mode.

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Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger For vehicles with a rear window and outside mirror defogger, they only work when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. < (Rear Window Defogger) : Press to turn the rear window and outside mirror defogger on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the feature is on. If the vehicle does not have air conditioning, the rear window defogger may turn off about 10 minutes after the button is pressed. If it remains on, it can be turned off by pressing < again or by turning off the engine. If the vehicle has air conditioning, the rear window defogger turns off about 10 minutes after the button is pressed. The defogger can also be turned off by turning the engine off. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid.

Outlet Adjustment To open an outlet, press on its cover. Turn the cover to change the direction of the airflow. Operation Tips . Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air

inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into the vehicle.

. Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may

adversely affect the performance of the system.

. Keep the path under the front seats clear of

objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively.

Passenger Compartment Air Filter For vehicles with a passenger compartment air filter, it is located behind the glove box. It can be accessed after removing the glove box from its housing. Pollen and dust are removed by the filter. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. For a replacement filter see your dealer/ retailer. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7‑3 for replacement intervals.

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To change the passenger compartment air filter, use the following steps:

1. Open the glove box halfway down. 2. Grip the glove box by both the upper and lower

sides and pull it out of its housing.

3. Remove the filter cover by pressing in on the

bottom retaining tab and pulling the cover down.

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Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there might be or there is a problem with one of the vehicle's functions. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working. Gages can indicate when there might be or there is a problem with one of the vehicle's functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gages shows there could be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous.

4. Replace the air conditioner filter. 5. View the air flow arrows on the filter before

installing to ensure the filter is installed correctly.

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Instrument Panel Cluster

United States Manual Transmission Shown, Canada and Automatic Transmission Similar

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Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers (used in Canada) or miles (used in the United States). Trip Odometer The trip odometer can record the number of miles, used in the United States, or kilometers, used in Canada, traveled for up to two trips. Cycle between the odometer and trip odometers A and B by pressing the reset button located in the lower right area of the speedometer. Press the reset button to tell how many miles or kilometers have been recorded on either Trip A or Trip B since the trip odometer was last set back to zero. To reset each trip odometer to zero, press and hold the reset button. The reset button resets only the trip odometer that is being displayed. Each trip odometer must be reset individually.

Tachometer

The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).

Notice: If the engine is operated above 6,500 rpm, the vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer above 6,500 rpm.

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Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt, unless the driver safety belt is already buckled.

The safety belt light comes on and stays on for several seconds, then flashes for several more.

This chime and light are repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver safety belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light For vehicles equipped with the passenger safety belt reminder light, several seconds after the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. The passenger safety belt light, located on the instrument panel, comes on and stays on for several seconds and then flashes for several more.

This chime and light are repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion.

If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic device. To turn off the warning light and or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt. Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag's electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 2‑57.

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This light comes on when the vehicle is started, and it will flash for a few seconds. When the light goes out this indicates the system is functioning properly.

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑65 for important safety information. The vehicle has a passenger airbag status indicator near the clock, located in the center of the instrument panel.

If the airbag readiness light stays on or comes on while driving, the airbag system may not work properly. Have the vehicle serviced right away.

{ WARNING:

If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away.

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United States

Canada

When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light PASSENGER AIRBAG ON and PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either PASSENGER AIRBAG ON or PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF, or either the on or off symbol, to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped).

If the words PASSENGER AIRBAG ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) is enabled (may inflate). If the words PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped). If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer/retailer for service.

{ WARNING:

If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4‑23
for more information, including important safety information.

Charging System Light

This light will come on briefly when the ignition is turned on, and the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. It should go out when the engine is started. If it stays on, or comes on while driving, there may have a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your dealer/retailer. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery. If a short distance must be driven with the light on, turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner to help reduce the drain on the battery.

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Up-Shift Light

The vehicle may have an up-shift light.

When this light comes on, shift to the next higher gear if weather, road, and traffic conditions allow. See Manual Transmission Operation on page 3‑26 for more information. Brake System Warning Light The vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop the vehicle. For good braking, both parts need to work. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away.

United States

Canada

{ WARNING:

The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service.

This light should come on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem.

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When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when the parking brake is set. The light will stay on if the parking brake does not fully release. If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released, it means there is a brake problem. If the light comes on while driving, carefully pull off the road and stop. The pedal may be harder to push or may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 5‑25. Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

while driving, the vehicle needs service. See your dealer/retailer. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the brakes will still work, but the antilock brakes will not work. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the antilock brakes will not work and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 4‑26. The ABS warning light will come on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. This is normal. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. Hold Mode Light

For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started.

If the vehicle has this feature, this light comes on when the hold mode is active.

If the light stays on, turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF or if the light comes on, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again

If the HOLD mode light flashes, have the vehicle checked. See “Hold Mode” under Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3‑22 for more information.

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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

Tire Pressure Light

For vehicles with the tire pressure monitoring system, this light comes on briefly when the engine is started.

United States

Canada

The vehicle may have an engine coolant temperature gage. With the ignition turned to ON/RUN, this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, the engine is too hot. It means that the engine coolant has overheated. If the vehicle has been operating under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 6‑30.

It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated. Stop and check the tires as soon as it is safe to do, and inflate them to the proper pressure. See Tires on page 6‑50 for more information.

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When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light flashes for about a minute and then stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence will repeat with every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 6‑58 for more information. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It makes sure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.

This light comes on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer.

If the check engine light comes on and stays on, while the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Heeding the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: If the vehicle is continually driven with this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle's fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can cause this light to come on. Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modifications on page 6‑3.

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This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing : A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. The following can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle:

. Reduce vehicle speed. . Avoid hard accelerations. . Avoid steep uphill grades.

If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park the vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps and see your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. Light On Steady : An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. An emission system malfunction might be corrected by doing the following:

. Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling

the Tank on page 6‑8 . The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or

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improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. If the vehicle has been driven through a deep puddle of water, the vehicle's electrical system might be wet. The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off.

. Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel.

Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and may cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. If one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. See Gasoline Octane on page 6‑6.

If none of the above have made the light turn off, have your dealer/retailer check the vehicle. The dealer/ retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed.

Oil Pressure Light

If the vehicle has low engine oil pressure, this light will stay on after the engine has been started, or come on while driving.

This indicates that the engine is not receiving enough oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it fixed immediately by your dealer/retailer.

Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the vehicle pass an inspection:

The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on with the engine running, or if the key is in the ON/RUN and the light is not on. The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD II (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if the battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II system readiness, your dealer/retailer can prepare the vehicle for inspection.

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Change Engine Oil Light

The vehicle may have an engine oil life system that indicates when the oil needs to be changed. When the change engine oil light comes on, it means that the engine oil needs to be changed. Once the engine oil has been changed, the engine oil life system must be reset. After reset, the change engine oil light goes out. See Engine Oil Life System on page 6‑18 , Scheduled Maintenance on page 7‑3 and Engine Oil on page 6‑15 for more information.

The oil light could also come on in three other situations:

. When the ignition is on but the engine is not

running, the light will come on as a test to show it is working. It goes out when the ignition is turned on. If it does not come on with the ignition on, there may be a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it fixed right away. If the vehicle comes to a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. This is normal.

{ WARNING:

Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced.

Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil.

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Fog Lamp Light

Highbeam On Light

If the vehicle has this feature, the fog lamps light will come on when the fog lamps are in use.

This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use.

The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 4‑12 for more information. Cruise Control Light

If the vehicle has cruise control, this light comes on whenever the cruise control is set

See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 4‑5
for more information. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light

This light turns on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps are on.

The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 4‑8 for more information.

See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4‑11 for more information.

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Door Ajar Light

Fuel Gage

This light comes on and stays on until all doors, trunk and liftgate are closed and completely latched.

If the key is in the ignition while the driver's door is open, a warning chime sounds.

United States

Canada

The fuel gage tells about how much fuel is left when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. When the fuel tank is near empty, the low fuel warning light comes on. There is still a little fuel left, but the vehicle's fuel tank should be filled soon.

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Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gage:

. At the service station, the gas pump shuts off

before the vehicle's fuel gage reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the fuel tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank. The indicator moves a little when the vehicle turns a corner or accelerates. The fuel gage indicator goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off.

Low Fuel Warning Light

This light comes on when the vehicle is low on fuel.

The low fuel warning light comes on when there is approximately 1.7 gallons (6.0 liters) of fuel remaining in the tank. To turn the light off, add fuel to the fuel tank. See Filling the Tank on page 6‑8.

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Audio System(s) Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to become familiar with its features.

{ WARNING:

Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others. Do not give extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving.

This system provides access to many audio and non audio listings.

To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked:

. Become familiar with the operation and controls of

the audio system.

. Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset

radio stations.

For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 5‑2 . Notice: Contact your dealer/retailer before adding any equipment. Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the vehicle's engine, radio, or other systems, and could damage them. Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone equipment.

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AM-FM Radio

Playing the Radio O (Power/Volume) : Press and release to turn the system on. Press and hold this knob for more than two seconds to turn the system off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. When the system is on, press and release O to mute the system. Press and release O again to turn the sound back on.

Finding a Station BAND : Press to choose FM, AM, or XM™ (if equipped). The display will show the selection. u SEEK: Press to seek the next radio station with a strong signal in the selected band. t SEEK: Press to seek the previous radio station with a strong signal in the selected band. [ TUNE: Press to go to the next station manually. r TUNE: Press to go to the previous station manually. SCAN : Press to scan radio stations. The radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next station. Press this button again to stop scanning. The radio only scans stations with a strong signal in the selected band. AST (Automatic Store) : Twelve preset stations with the strongest reception in the area can be automatically stored. The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected AM or FM band. If the Automatic Store function is started in the FM band, only FM stations are stored in preset pages A1 and A2. If the Automatic Store function is started in the AM band, only AM stations are stored in A1 and A2. A combination of AM, FM and XM (if equipped) stations can be stored manually into the other four favorite pages.

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To use Automatic Store:

1. Press and hold AST to use Auto Store mode. 2. Press the pushbutton below the ON tab on the

radio display.

3. Automatic Store searches for radio stations with a strong signal and automatically set presets A1 and A2 with new stations.

4. After all stations are set, press the pushbutton

below the arrow tab on the radio display to return to the main radio screen

To reset the automatically stored radio stations, press and hold AST. Then press the pushbutton below the RESE tab on the radio display. If no stations are stored on preset pages A1 and A2, the RESE option does not appear in the radio display. When the Automatic Store function is used, any stations that were previously set will be deleted and replaced with new stations. Storing a Radio Station Drivers are encouraged to set up radio station favorites while the vehicle is in P (Park). Tune to favorite stations using the pushbuttons, favorites button, and steering wheel controls. See Defensive Driving on page 5‑2. A maximum of 36 stations can be programmed as favorites using the six pushbuttons positioned below the radio station frequency labels and by using the radio favorites page button (FAV button). Press the FAV

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button to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. If Automatic Store is used, then four pages of favorites are available. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM™ (if equipped) stations. To store a station as a favorite:

1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press and release the FAV button to display the

page where the station is to be stored.

3. Press and hold one of the six numbered

pushbuttons until a beep sounds. When the pushbutton is pressed and released, the station that was set will return.

4. Repeat the Steps 1 through 3 for each radio

station to be stored as a favorite.

To setup the number of favorites pages:

1. Press and hold FAV until the radio setup menu

displays.

2. Select the desired number of favorites pages by

pressing the pushbutton located below the displayed page numbers.

3. Press FAV to return to the original main radio

screen showing the radio station frequency tabs and to begin the process of programming favorites for the chosen amount of numbered pages.

Setting the Tone (Bass/Mid/Treble) SOUND (Bass/Mid/Treble) : Press to adjust the bass, midrange, or treble. Adjusting the Bass To adjust the bass: 1. Press SOUND. 2. Press the pushbutton below the Bass tab on the

display.

3. Turn O to adjust the setting. 4. The settings are saved after five seconds.

Adjusting the Midrange To adjust the midrange:

1. Press SOUND. 2. Press the pushbutton below the Mid tab on the

display.

3. Turn O to adjust the setting. 4. The settings are saved after five seconds.

Adjusting the Treble To adjust the treble: 1. Press SOUND. 2. Press the pushbutton below the Treb tab on the

display.

3. Turn O to adjust the setting. 4. The settings are saved after five seconds. Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) SOUND (Balance/Fade) : Press to adjust the balance or fade. Adjusting the Balance To adjust the balance:

1. Press SOUND. 2. Press the pushbutton below the Bal tab on the

display.

3. Turn O to adjust the setting. 4. The settings are saved after five seconds.

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Adjusting the Fade To adjust the fade:

1. Press SOUND. 2. Press the pushbutton below the Fad tab on the

display.

3. Turn O to adjust the setting. 4. The settings are saved after five seconds. Setting the EQ SOUND (Equalization) : Press to select an equalization setting. Setting the EQ To set the EQ:

1. Press SOUND. 2. Press the pushbutton below the P.EQ tab on the

display. The Pop, Rock, Ctry, Voice, Jazz, Clas tabs appear on the display.

3. Press the pushbutton below the desired selection

to set the EQ. Pressing the same pushbutton again cancels the EQ setting.

XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. A service fee is required to receive the XM service. For more information, contact XM at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. Radio Messages for XM Only See XM Radio Messages on page 4‑51 later in this section for further detail. Using the Auxiliary Input Jack The radio system has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side of the faceplate. This is not an audio output; do not plug headphones into the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack. An external audio device such as an iPod®, laptop computer, MP3 player, CD changer, etc. can be connected to the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack for use as another audio source.

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Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in P (Park). See Defensive Driving on page 5‑2 for more information on driver distraction. To use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the radio's 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack. When a device is connected, press the radio AUX button to begin playing audio from the device over the vehicle speakers. O (Power/Volume) : Turn to adjust the volume. Additional volume adjustments may have to be made from the portable device if the volume is too quiet or too loud. AUX (Auxiliary) : Press to listen to the radio while a portable audio device is playing. Press again and the system begins playing audio from the connected portable audio player. If a portable audio player is not connected, No Aux Input Device Found may display.

Radio with CD

Playing the Radio O (Power/Volume) : Press and release to turn the system on. Press and hold this knob for more than two seconds to turn the system off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. When the system is on, press and release O to mute the system. Press and release O again to turn the sound back on.

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Finding a Station BAND : Press to choose FM, AM, or XM™ (if equipped). The display will show the selection. u SEEK: Press to seek the next radio station with a strong signal in the selected band. t SEEK: Press to seek the previous radio station with a strong signal in the selected band. [ TUNE: Press to go to the next station manually. r TUNE: Press to go to the previous station manually. SCAN/AST : Press to scan radio stations. The radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next station. The radio only scans stations with a strong signal in the selected band. Press SCAN/AST again to stop scanning. Press and hold SCAN/AST to use Auto Store. The radio only scans stations with a strong signal in the selected band. AST (Automatic Store) : Twelve preset stations with the strongest reception in the area can be automatically stored. The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected AM or FM band. If the Automatic Store function is started in the FM band, only FM stations are stored in preset pages A1 and A2. If the

Automatic Store function is started in the AM band, only AM stations are stored in A1 and A2. A combination of AM, FM and XM (if equipped) stations can be stored manually into the other four favorite pages. To use Automatic Store:

1. Press and hold SCAN/AST to use Auto

Store mode.

2. Press the pushbutton below the ON tab on the

radio display.

3. Automatic Store searches for radio stations with a strong signal and automatically set presets A1 and A2 with new stations.

4. After all stations are set, press the pushbutton

below the arrow tab on the radio display to return to the main radio screen

To reset the automatically stored radio stations, press and hold SCAN/AST. Then press the pushbutton below the RESE tab on the radio display. If no stations are stored on preset pages A1 and A2, the RESE option does not appear in the radio display. When the Automatic Store function is used, any stations that were previously set will be deleted and replaced with new stations.

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Storing a Radio Station Drivers are encouraged to set up radio station favorites while the vehicle is in P (Park). Tune to favorite stations using the pushbuttons, favorites button, and steering wheel controls. See Defensive Driving on page 5‑2. A maximum of 36 stations can be programmed as favorites using the six pushbuttons positioned below the radio station frequency labels and by using the radio favorites page button (FAV button). Press the FAV button to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. If Automatic Store is used, then four pages of favorites are available. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM™ (if equipped) stations. To store a station as a favorite:

1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press and release the FAV button to display the

page where the station is to be stored.

3. Press and hold one of the six numbered

pushbuttons until a beep sounds. When the pushbutton is pressed and released, the station that was set will return.

4. Repeat the Steps 1 through 3 for each radio

station to be stored as a favorite.

To setup the number of favorites pages:

1. Press and hold FAV until the radio setup menu

displays.

2. Select the desired number of favorites pages by

pressing the pushbutton located below the displayed page numbers.

3. Press FAV to return to the original main radio

screen showing the radio station frequency tabs and to begin the process of programming favorites for the chosen amount of numbered pages. Setting the Tone (Bass/Mid/Treble) SOUND (Bass/Mid/Treble) : Press to adjust the bass, midrange, or treble. Adjusting the Bass To adjust the bass: 1. Press SOUND. 2. Press the pushbutton below the Bass tab on the

display.

3. Turn O to adjust the setting. 4. The settings are saved after five seconds.

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Adjusting the Midrange To adjust the midrange:

1. Press SOUND. 2. Press the pushbutton below the Mid tab on the

display.

3. Turn O to adjust the setting. 4. The settings are saved after five seconds.

Adjusting the Treble To adjust the treble: 1. Press SOUND. 2. Press the pushbutton below the Treb tab on the

display.

3. Turn O to adjust the setting. 4. The settings are saved after five seconds.

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) SOUND (Balance/Fade) : Press to adjust the balance or fade. Adjusting the Balance To adjust the balance:

1. Press SOUND. 2. Press the pushbutton below the Bal tab on the

display.

3. Turn O to adjust the setting. 4. The settings are saved after five seconds.

Adjusting the Fade To adjust the fade:

1. Press SOUND. 2. Press the pushbutton below the Fad tab on the

display.

3. Turn O to adjust the setting. 4. The settings are saved after five seconds.

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Setting the EQ SOUND (Equalization) : Press to select an equalization setting. Setting the EQ To set the EQ:

1. Press SOUND. 2. Press the pushbutton below the P.EQ tab on the

display. The Pop, Rock, Ctry, Voice, Jazz, Clas tabs appear on the display.

3. Press the pushbutton below the desired selection

to set the EQ. Pressing the same pushbutton again cancels the EQ setting.

XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. A service fee is required to receive the XM service. For more information, contact XM at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 in Canada.

Radio Messages for XM Only See XM Radio Messages on page 4‑51 later in this section for further detail. Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the CD begins playing. A CD can be loaded while the ignition is in the OFF position. When the CD is inserted, CDP appears on the display. As the CD is loading, LOADING appears on the display. As each new track starts to play, the track number displays. If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When a CD is in the player and the ignition is in the ON/RUN position, the radio must be turned on before the CD will start playing. When the ignition and radio are turned on, the CD will start playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm (3 in) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. [ TUNE (Next Track): Press [ TUNE to go to the next track. The track number will appear on the display. The player will continue moving forward through the CD with each press of [ TUNE.

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r TUNE (Previous Track): Press to go to the start of the current track. The track number will appear on the display. The player will continue moving backward through the CD with each press of r TUNE. BAND : Press to listen to the radio while a CD is playing. The CD remains inside the radio for future listening. CD/AUX : Press to play a CD when listening to the radio. CDP appears on the display when the CD player has been selected. The CD symbol will appear on the display when a CD is loaded. Press CD/AUX while a CD is playing to pause the CD. PAUSE flashes on the display. Press CD/AUX again to start playing the CD. Press CD/AUX to play a CD when listening to the audio contents from other device (AUX mode). CDP appears on the display when the CD player has been selected. The CD symbol will appear on the display when a CD is loaded. EJECT : Press to eject a CD. The CD can be ejected when the ignition or the radio is turned off. INFO/DISP (Information/Display): : Press to display additional text information related to the current MP3/ WMA song. A choice of additional information such as: Song Title , Album Title, Artist, Bit rate may appear.

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RPT (Repeat) : Press the pushbutton under the RPT tab on the display to repeat the current track, RPT appears on the display. Press the pushbutton again to stop repeat. RDM (Random) : Press the pushbutton below the RDM tab on the display to play tracks in random, rather than sequential order, RDM appears on the display. Press the pushbutton again to stop random play. INT (Scan) : Press the pushbutton below the INT tab on the display to listen to the first few seconds of each track on the CD, INTRO appears on the display. Press the pushbutton again to stop scanning and the current track begins to play. Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R Disc The radio has the MP3/WMA CD-R disc capability. For more information, see Using an MP3 on page 4‑48
later in this section. CD Messages CHECK CD : comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons:

If this message displays and/or the CD

It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. The road is very rough. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play. The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down.

.

The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. The format of the CD might not be compatible. See Using an MP3 on page 4‑48 later in this section. There could have been a problem while burning the CD. The label could be caught in the CD player.

If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer. If the radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your dealer/retailer when reporting the problem. Care of CDs If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R or CD-RW has been handled. Handle them carefully. Store CD-R(s) in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD does not play

properly or not at all. Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while handling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. If the surface of a CD is soiled, clean it with a soft, lint free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution mixed with water. Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge. Care of the CD Player Do not add labels to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player. Use a marking pen to write on the top of the CD if a description is needed. Do not use CD lens cleaners, they could damage the CD player. Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or more than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an attempt is made to play scratched or damaged CDs, the CD player could be damaged. While using the CD player, use only CDs in good condition without any label, load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris. If an error displays, see “CD Messages” earlier in this section.

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Using the Auxiliary Input Jack The radio system has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side of the faceplate. This is not an audio output; do not plug the headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack. An external audio device such as an iPod, laptop computer, MP3 player, CD changer, etc. can be connected to the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack for use as another audio source. Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in P (Park). See Defensive Driving on page 5‑2 for more information on driver distraction. To use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the radio's front auxiliary input jack. When a device is connected, press the radio CD/AUX button to begin playing audio from the device over the vehicle speakers. O (Power/Volume) : Turn to adjust the volume. Additional volume adjustments may have to be made from the portable device if the volume is too quiet or too loud. CD/AUX (Auxiliary) : Press to play a CD while a portable audio device is playing. Press CD/AUX a second time for the system to begin playing audio from the connected portable audio player. The portable audio device continues playing until it is turned off.

Using an MP3
MP3/WMA CD-R Disc MP3 Format If you burn your own MP3/WMA disc on a personal computer:

. Make sure the MP3/WMA files are recorded on a

CD-R disc.

. Do not mix standard audio and MP3/WMA files on

one disc.

. Make sure each MP3/WMA file has a .m3u or

.wma extension, other file extensions might not work. Files can be recorded with a variety of fixed or variable bit rates. Song title, artist name, and album are available for display by the radio when recorded using ID3 tags version 1 and 2.

. Make sure to finalize the disc when burning an

MP3/WMA disc, using multiple sessions. It is usually better to burn the disc all at once.

The player is able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders, five sessions, and 999 files. Long file names and folder names can use more disc memory space than necessary. To conserve space on the disc, minimize the length of the file and folder names.

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An MP3/WMA CD that was recorded using no file folders can also be played. The system can support up to eight folders in depth, though, keep the depth of the folders to a minimum in order to keep down the complexity and confusion in trying to locate a particular folder during playback. If a CD contains more than the maximum of 50 folders, five sessions, and 999 files, the player lets you access and navigate up to the maximum, but all items over the maximum are ignored. Root Directory The root directory is treated as a folder. If the root directory has compressed audio files, the directory is displayed as ROOT. All files contained directly under the root directory are accessed prior to any other directory. Empty Directory or Folder If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the file structure that contains only folders/subfolders and no compressed files directly beneath them, the player advances to the next folder in the file structure that contains compressed audio files. The empty folder does not display.

No Folder When a CD contains only compressed files, the files are located under the root folder. The next and previous folder function does not function on a CD that was recorded without folders or playlists. When displaying the name of the folder the radio displays ROOT. When a CD contains only compressed audio files, but no folders, all files are located under the root folder. When the radio displays the name of the folder, the radio displays ROOT. Order of Play The player play will begin from the first track under the root directory. When all tracks from the root directory have been played, play will continue from files according to their numerical listing. After playing the last track from the last folder, the player will begin playing again at the first track of the first folder or root directory. File System and Naming The song name in the ID3 tag is displayed. If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the file name without the extension (such as MP3/WMA) instead. Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are shortened. Parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the filename does not display.

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Playing an MP3/WMA With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls the disc in. The CD should begin playing. As each new track starts to play, the track number, and the song name will appear on the display. If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When a CD is in the player and the ignition is turned on, the radio must be turned on before the CD will start playback. When the ignition and radio are turned on, the CD will start playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm (3 in) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. Sound quality may be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R has been handled. DIR (Directory) : Press to repeat the tracks in the current directory. DIR displays. Press DIR again to repeat the tracks in all of the directories. ALL displays. Press DIR again to turn off repeat play.

u SEEK t (Next/Previous Folder) (in MP3/WMA Mode): Press to change the folder. If CD-R does not have any folders, “ROOT” flashes on the display for a short time. [ TUNE (Next Track): Press the up TUNE arrow to go to the next track. The track number displays. The player continues moving forward through the CD each time TUNE is pressed. r TUNE (Previous Track): Press the down TUNE arrow to go to the start of the current track. The track number displays. The player continues moving backward through the CD each time TUNE is pressed. INFO/DISP (Information/Display) : Press to display additional text information related to the current MP3/WMA song. A choice of additional information such as: Song Title, Album Title, and Artist. Bit rate might also display. When information is not available, No Info displays. Press this button for longer than two seconds to change display mode. SCROLL (MP3/WMA Mode Only) : Press the SOUND button for longer than two seconds. The song title or other available information of a song scrolls on/off. The offset is scroll on. The scroll mode can be changed only when the SOUND button is pressed for longer than two seconds.

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XM Radio Messages UPDATING : The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds. NO SIGNAL : The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM™ signal. When the vehicle is moved into an open area, the signal should return. LOADING : The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is needed. This message should disappear shortly. OFF AIR : This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to another channel. CH UNAVAILABLE : This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this station was one of the presets, choose another station for that preset button. RADIO ID : alternates with the XM™ Radio 8 digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. CHECK XM TUNER : If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer/retailer.

If tuned to channel 0, this message

Audio Steering Wheel Controls

Front View of the Steering

Wheel Controls

Side View of the Volume

Control

If the vehicle has this feature, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. PWR (Power) : Press and release to turn the system on and off. When the system is on, press and release for a short time to mute the system. Press and release again to turn the sound back on. + VOLUME − : Press the toggle bar located below the + VOLUME − to adjust the volume. Press the left side of the toggle bar, below the + (plus) sign to increase the volume. Press the right side of the toggle bar, below the − (minus) sign to decrease the volume.

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MODE : Press and release this button multiple times to cycle through the audio playback options that are available on the vehicle. Options may include FM, AM, XM, CD, and AUX. SEEK : Press and release to go to the next preset station. Press and hold for a long time to go to the next AM, FM, or XM station. The radio seeks stations only with a strong signal that are in the selected band. When playing a CD, press and release to go to the next track. Press and hold to fast forward through the tracks. Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet.

AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. For better radio reception, most AM radio stations boost the power levels during the day, and then reduce these levels during the night. Static can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception. When this happens, try reducing the treble on the radio. FM Stereo FM signals only reach about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Although the radio has a built-in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference, some static can occur, especially around tall buildings or hills, causing the sound to fade in and out. XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. In addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels may cause loss of the XM signal for a period of time.

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Cellular Phone Usage Cellular phone usage may cause interference with the vehicle's radio. This interference may occur when making or receiving phone calls, charging the phone's battery, or simply having the phone on. This interference causes an increased level of static while listening to the radio. If static is received while listening to the radio, unplug the cellular phone and turn it off. Fixed Mast Antenna (Hatchback) Vehicles without OnStar® have a fixed mast antenna that can withstand most car washes without being damaged. If the mast should ever become slightly bent, straighten it out by hand. If the mast is badly bent, replace it. Check occasionally to make sure the mast is still tightened to the antenna base located on the roof of the vehicle. If tightening is required, tighten by hand.

Backglass Antenna (Sedan) Vehicles without OnStar® have the AM-FM antenna integrated with the rear window defogger, located in the rear window. Make sure that the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged. If the inside surface is damaged, it could interfere with radio reception. Also, for proper radio reception, the antenna connector at the top-center of the rear window needs to be properly attached to the post on the glass. Notice: Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window can damage the rear window antenna and/or the rear window defogger. Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not clear the inside rear window with sharp objects. Notice: Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting with metallic film. The metallic film in some tinting materials will interfere with or distort the incoming radio reception. Any damage caused to your backglass antenna due to metallic tinting materials will not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Because this antenna is built into the rear window, there is a reduced risk of damage caused by car washes and vandals.

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If static is heard on the radio, when the rear window defogger is turned on, it could mean that a defogger grid line has been damaged. If this is true, the grid line must be repaired. If adding a cellular telephone to the vehicle, and the antenna needs to be attached to the glass, make sure that the grid lines for the AM-FM antenna are not damaged. There is enough space between the grid lines to attach a cellular telephone antenna without interfering with radio reception.

Multi-Band Antenna Vehicles with OnStar® have a multi-band antenna that is located on the roof of the vehicle. The antenna is used for the AM/FM radio, OnStar® and the XM™ Satellite Radio Service System. Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for clear reception. If the vehicle has a sunroof, the performance of the AM/FM radio, OnStar®, and the XM system may be affected if the sunroof is open.

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Section 5 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Braking in Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Driving at Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Before Leaving on a Long Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice,

or Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Loading the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Towing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

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Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle

Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2‑15.

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Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready. In addition: . Allow enough following distance between

you and the driver in front of you. Focus on the task of driving.

Driver distraction can cause collisions resulting in injury or possible death. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life.

Drunk Driving

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Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a group, designate a driver who will not drink.

Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: judgment, muscular coordination, vision, and attentiveness. Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, more than 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with about 250,000 people injured.

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For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person's system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord, or heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking — driver or passenger — is in a crash, that person's chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking. Control of a Vehicle The following three systems help to control the vehicle while driving — brakes, steering, and accelerator. At times, as when driving on snow or ice, it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. Meaning, you can lose control of the vehicle. Adding non‐dealer/non‐retailer accessories can affect vehicle performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 6‑3.

Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 4‑26. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three‐fourths of a second. But that is only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs, and frustration. But even in three‐fourths of a second, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m (66 feet). That could be a lot of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between the vehicle and others is important. And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road, whether it is pavement or gravel; the condition of the road, whether it is wet, dry, or icy; tire tread; the condition of the brakes; the weight of the vehicle; and the amount of brake force applied. Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts, heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking, rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake.

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The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops. The brakes will wear out much faster with a lot of heavy braking. Keeping pace with the traffic and allowing realistic following distances eliminates a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. If the brakes are pumped, the pedal could get harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will still be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push. Adding non‐dealer/non‐retailer accessories can affect vehicle performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 6‑3. Antilock Brake System (ABS) The vehicle might have the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid.

If the vehicle has ABS, this warning light comes on briefly when the vehicle is started.

The warning light is on the instrument panel cluster. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on page 4‑27 . Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: A computer senses that the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel. ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel, as required, faster than any driver could. This can help the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As the brakes are applied, the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.

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Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS. Using ABS Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let antilock work. A slight brake pedal pulsation might be felt or some noise might be heard, but this is normal. Braking in Emergencies At some time, nearly every driver gets into a situation that requires hard braking. If the vehicle has ABS, it allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time. However, if the vehicle does not have ABS, the first reaction — to hit the brake pedal hard and hold it down — might be the wrong thing to do. The wheels can stop rolling. Once they do, the vehicle cannot respond to the driver's steering. Momentum will carry it in whatever direction it was headed when the wheels stopped rolling. That could be off the road, into the very thing the driver was trying to avoid, or into traffic.

If the vehicle does not have ABS, use a “squeeze” braking technique. This gives maximum braking while maintaining steering control. Do this by pushing on the brake pedal with steadily increasing pressure. In an emergency, you will probably want to squeeze the brakes hard without locking the wheels. If you hear or feel the wheels sliding, ease off the brake pedal. This helps retain steering control. With ABS, it is different. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) on page 5‑4. In many emergencies, steering can help more than even the very best braking. Steering Power Steering If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, the vehicle can be steered but it will take more effort. Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. Traction in a curve depends on the condition of the tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and vehicle speed. While in a curve, speed is the one factor that can be controlled.

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If there is a need to reduce speed, do it before entering the curve, while the front wheels are straight. Try to adjust the speed so you can drive through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. These problems can be avoided by braking — if you can stop in time. But sometimes you cannot stop in time because there is no room. That is the time for evasive action — steering around the problem. The vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply the brakes — but, unless the vehicle has antilock brakes, not enough to lock the wheels. See Braking on page 5‑3 . It is better to remove as much speed as possible from a collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or right depending on the space available.

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An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, it can be turned a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object. The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly.