2006 Pontiac G6 Owners Manual

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hardtop button located on the headliner between the front reading lamps. The windows will automatically lower and the top will raise. A chime will sound when the top has raised completely. After the top is fully raised, release the retractable hardtop button. If you press the button again within ﬁve seconds, the windows will automatically close. If your radio is on, you may notice a brief mute in sound. This is normal and due to the audio system equalization re-loading for the vehicle with the top raised. Under certain conditions, the Driver Information Center (DIC) may display a message regarding the retractable hardtop. If this happens, see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-48 for more information. 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 .............................................................3-6 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ........................3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..................3-8 Flash-to-Pass .................................................3-8 Windshield Wipers ..........................................3-9 Windshield Washer .......................................3-10 Cruise Control ..............................................3-10 Headlamps ..................................................3-14 Headlamps on Reminder ................................3-14 Headlamps Off in PARK (P) ...........................3-14 Delayed Headlamps ......................................3-15 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .......................3-15 Automatic Headlamp System ..........................3-16 Fog Lamps ..................................................3-17 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-17 Courtesy Lamps ...........................................3-17 Dome Lamp .................................................3-18 Entry/Exit Lighting .........................................3-18 Overhead Console Reading Lamps .................3-18 Trunk Lamp .................................................3-18 Battery Run-Down Protection ..........................3-18 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .............................3-19 Climate Controls ............................................3-20 Climate Control System .................................3-20 Automatic Climate Control System ...................3-23 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-28 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-29 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-29 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-31 Trip Odometer ..............................................3-31 Tachometer .................................................3-31 Safety Belt Reminder Light .............................3-32 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light .............3-32 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-33 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...................3-34 Charging System Light ..................................3-36 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-36 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .............3-37 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...........................................3-38 Traction Control System Active Light ...............3-38 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light .........3-38 Enhanced Traction System Active Light ............3-39 StabiliTrak® Not Ready Light ..........................3-39 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ..............................3-39 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-40 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-40 Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-43 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Security Light ...............................................3-44 Cruise Control Light ......................................3-44 Highbeam On Light .......................................3-44 Service Vehicle Soon Light ............................3-44 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-45 Low Fuel Warning Light .................................3-45 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-45 DIC Operation and Displays ...........................3-46 DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-48 DIC Vehicle Personalization ............................3-52 Audio System(s) .............................................3-54 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ........................3-55 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ........................3-55 Radio with CD (Base Level) ...........................3-56 Radio with CD (Up Level) ..............................3-61 Radio with Six-Disc CD .................................3-71 Theft-Deterrent Feature ..................................3-86 Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Three Spoke) ...........................................3-86 Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Four Spoke) ............................................3-87 Radio Reception ...........................................3-87 Care of Your CDs and DVDs .........................3-88 Care of the CD and DVD Player .....................3-88 Fixed Mast Antenna (Retractable Hardtop) .................................3-88 Backglass Antenna .......................................3-89 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............3-89 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Side Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-28. M. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-17. B. Side Window Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-28. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. D. Cruise Controls (If Equipped). See Cruise Control on page 3-10. E. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-29. F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Three Spoke) on page 3-86 or Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Four Spoke) on page 3-87. G. Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever. See Windshield Wipers on page 3-9 and Windshield Washer on page 3-10. H. Ignition Switch. See Ignition Positions on page 2-23. I. Center Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-28. J. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. K. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-54. L. Adjustable Pedal Buttons (If Equipped). See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal (Automatic Transaxle) on page 2-26. N. Fog Lamps (If Equipped). See Fog Lamps on page 3-17. O. Hood Release Handle. See Hood Release on page 5-11. P. Horn. See Horn on page 3-6. Q. Climate Control System. See Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-23 or Climate Control System on page 3-20. R. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-28 or Manual Transaxle Operation on page 2-32. S. Accessory Power Outlet. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-19. T. Traction Control System Button (If Equipped), Enhanced Traction System Button (If Equipped), and/or StabiliTrak® (If Equipped). See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9 or Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-11 and/or StabiliTrak® System on page 4-12. U. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-34. V. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-45. 3-5 Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located in the center of the instrument panel. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel A tilt and telescope wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise the steering wheel to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key is not in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. Press the button again to turn the ﬂashers off. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, your turn signals will not work. 3-6 The lever that allows you to tilt and telescope the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever To tilt and telescope the wheel, pull down the lever. Then move the wheel to a comfortable position, pull up the lever to lock the wheel in place. The wheel can be adjusted up and down as well as forward and backward. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: (cid:127) G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-8. (cid:127) 3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. Flash-to-Pass. See Flash-to-Pass on page 3-8. (cid:127) 2 Exterior Light Control. See Headlamps on page 3-14. 3-7 (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. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal/multifunction lever away from you. When the high beams are on, a light on the instrument panel cluster also will be on if the ignition is in ON. To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam, pull the turn signal lever toward you. 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. To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then release the lever to turn them off. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows ﬂash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and then check the fuse. See Fuses on page 5-97. 3-8 Windshield Wipers Use this lever, located on the right side of the steering wheel, to operate the windshield wipers. 9(Off): Move the lever to this position to turn off the windshield wipers. & (Intermittent; Speed Sensitive Wipers): Move the lever to this position for intermittent or speed sensitive operation. When you select this position, the delay will vary depending on the vehicles speed, as well as, the manually selected delay. x (Delay): When the lever is in the intermittent position, turn the intermittent adjust band with this symbol on it up or down to set for a shorter or longer delay between wipes. To the left of the adjust band are bars, increasing in size from bottom to top, that indicate the frequency of the wipes. Smaller bars mean the wipers movement is less frequent. Larger bars mean the movement is more frequent. 6 (Low Speed): Move the lever up to the ﬁrst setting past intermittent, for steady wiping at low speed. 1 (High Speed): Move the lever up to the second setting past intermittent, for wiping at high speed. 8 (Mist): Move the lever all the way down to this position for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the windshield wipers start; then let go. The windshield wipers will stop after one wiping cycle. If you want additional wiping cycles, hold the lever down longer. 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 the wiper blades are frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. 3-9 Cruise Control If your vehicle is equipped 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. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h). {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. 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. If the motor gets stuck, turn the wipers off, clear away the snow or ice, and then turn the wipers back on. As an added safety feature, if the wipers are on for more than 15 seconds, the vehicle’s headlamps will turn on automatically. They will turn off 15 seconds after the wipers are turned off. Windshield Washer To wash your windshield, press the button at the end of the lever until the washers begin. {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. When you release the button, the washers will stop, but the wipers will continue to wipe for about three times or will resume the speed you were using before. 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. 3–Spoke Steering Wheel Cruise Controls The cruise control buttons are located on the steering wheel. J (On/Off): Press this symbol to turn the cruise control system on and off. RES+ (Resume): Press this symbol to resume a set speed and to accelerate the speed. SET− (Set): Press this symbol to set a speed and to decrease the speed. 4–Spoke Steering Wheel Cruise Controls 4–Spoke Steering Wheel Cruise Controls CANCEL (3–Spoke Wheel Only): Press this symbol to cancel cruise control. 3-11 To set a speed do the following: 1. Press the on/off symbol to turn cruise control on. The indicator light on the button will come on. 2. Get to the speed you want. 3. Press the SET− symbol and release it. The cruise symbol will display in the instrument panel cluster to show the system is engaged. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. When the brakes are applied, the cruise control shuts off. If the vehicle is in cruise control and the Traction Control System (TCS) or Enhanced Traction System (ETS) begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9 and Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-11. When road conditions allow, the cruise control can be used again. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brakes. This, of course, disengages the cruise control. The cruise symbol in the instrument panel cluster will also go out indicating cruise is no longer engaged. To return to your previously set speed, you do not need to go through the set process again. Once at a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can press the RES+ symbol brieﬂy. This will take you back up to your previously chosen speed and stay there. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. If the cruise control system is already engaged, press the RES+ symbol. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the button. To increase your speed in very small amounts, press the RES+ symbol brieﬂy and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. 3-12 (cid:127) (cid:127) Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already engaged, (cid:127) Push and hold the SET− symbol until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, push the SET− symbol 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 vehicle’s speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your vehicle’s speed down. Of course, applying the brakes ends 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 four ways to disengage the cruise control: (cid:127) Step lightly on the brake pedal; when cruise control disengages, the cruise symbol in the instrument panel cluster will go out. (cid:127) Press the on/off button, this will turn off the cruise control system. (cid:127) Press the cancel button (3–spoke wheel only). When cruise control disengages, the cruise symbol in the instrument panel cluster will go out. (cid:127) Step on the clutch pedal; when the cruise control disengages, the cruise symbol in the instrument panel cluster will go out. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. 3-13 (cid:127) Headlamps The lever on the left side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp switch has the following four positions: 2 (Headlamps): This position turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps. ; (Parking Lamps): This position turns on the parking lamps and taillamps only. AUTO (Automatic Headlamp System): This position automatically turns on the Daytime Running Lamps during daytime, and the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps at night. 3-14 P (Off/On): This position is the momentary Off/On switch for the Automatic Headlamp System. In Canada, this only works when a vehicle with an automatic transaxle is in PARK (P). When operating in AUTO, a momentary turn of the switch to off/on will turn off the Automatic Headlamp System. Rotating the switch to off/on again will turn the Automatic Headlamp System back on. The Automatic Headlamp System is always turned on at the beginning of an ignition cycle. Headlamps on Reminder If you open the driver’s door and turn off the ignition while leaving the lamps on, you will hear a warning chime. Headlamps Off in PARK (P) This feature works for vehicles with an automatic transaxle when the ignition is on and it is dark outside. To turn the headlamps off when it is dark outside but keep other exterior lights on, turn the exterior lamp control to the parking lamp position. In this position, the parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps and instrument panel lights will be on, but the headlamps will be off. To turn on the headlamps along with the other lamps when it is dark outside, turn the exterior lamp control to the AUTO or headlamp position. Delayed Headlamps The delayed headlamps feature will continue to illuminate the headlamps for 20 seconds after the key is turned to OFF, then the headlamps will automatically turn off. To override the 20 second delayed headlamp feature while it is active turn the turn signal/multifunction lever up one position and then back to AUTO. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. The vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered, or the head lamps will be on when not needed. The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: The ignition is on. The exterior lamps control is in AUTO. The exterior lamps control is in the parking lamps only position (this applies only to vehicles that are ﬁrst sold in Canada). The light sensor detects daytime light. The parking brake is released (manual transaxle) or the vehicle is not in PARK (automatic transaxle). When the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, parking lamps, and instrument panel lights will not be illuminated unless you have turned the exterior lamps control to the parking lamp position. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. 3-15 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, your automatic headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and the instrument panel lights. The radio lights will also be dim. Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on top of the middle part of the instrument panel, so be sure it is not covered which will cause the automatic headlamp system to be on whenever the ignition is on. The automatic headlamp system may also be on when driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast weather or a tunnel. This is normal. There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the DRL and the automatic headlamp systems so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system. The DRL and automatic headlamp systems will only be affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than this delay. If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure your instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position. See “Instrument Panel Brightness Control” under Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-17. To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp system off, turn the ignition on and set the exterior light switch to the off/on position. For Canadian vehicles, the transaxle must stay in PARK (P) (automatic transaxle) or the parking brake must be set (manual transaxle) for this function. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamps when you need them. 3-16 Fog Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness If equipped, the fog lamp button is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. The control for this feature is located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel. The ignition must be on to turn you fog lamps on. Push the button to turn the fog lamps on. An indicator light in the button will glow when the fog lamps are on. Push the button again to turn the fog lamps off. The parking lamps will automatically turn on and off when the fog lamps are turned on and off. The fog lamps will turn off while the high-beam headlamps are turned on. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or counterclockwise to dim them. Courtesy Lamps If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop, it will have courtesy lamps in the rear passenger area of the vehicle. These lamps come on to make it easier to see while entering and exiting the vehicle. These lamps will come on when any door is opened and will only turn off when all doors are closed. 3-17 Dome Lamp Your vehicle may have a dome lamp. Your vehicle may have a dome lamp without a switch. If your vehicle does have a dome lamp with a switch, the following are the settings. 9(Off): Move the lever to this position to turn the lamp off, even when a door is opened. 1 (Door): Move the lever to this position to turn the lamp on whenever a door is opened. + (On): Move the lever to this position to turn the dome lamp on. Entry/Exit Lighting The lamps inside your vehicle will go on when you open any door. These lamps will fade out after about 20 seconds after all of the doors have been closed or when the ignition is turned to ON. These lamps will also go on when you press the unlock symbol button or the horn symbol on the keyless entry system transmitter. The lamps inside your vehicle will stay on for about 20 seconds after your key is removed from the ignition to provide an illuminated exit. Overhead Console Reading Lamps The vehicle may have reading lamps on the overhead console. These lamps will turn on when the doors are opened if the lamp switch is not in the OFF position. When the doors are closed, press the side of each lamp to turn them on and off. The reading lamps will also turn on if the dome lamp switch is in the ON position. Trunk Lamp The trunk lamp comes on when you open your trunk. If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop, you can press the side of the trunk lamp to turn it off when the trunk is open. Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle has a battery run-down feature designed to protect your vehicle’s battery. When any interior lamp (trunk, reading lamps, or dome lamp) is left on when the ignition is turned off, the battery run-down protection system will automatically shut the lamp off after 20 minutes. This will avoid draining the battery. 3-18 To reactivate the interior lamps, do one of the following: (cid:127) Open any door. (cid:127) Press any remote keyless entry transmitter button. (cid:127) Press the power door lock switch. (cid:127) Press the remote trunk release. Turn the lamp that was left on to off and then to on again. Accessory Power Outlet(s) Accessory power outlets can be used to connect auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. The outlet can accept electrical equipment rated at a maximum of 20 Amps. There are two accessory power outlets. Both are located on the center console below the climate controls unless the vehicle is equipped with enhanced traction or traction control system. If the vehicle is equipped with a traction system, one accessory power outlet is in the center storage console and the other is located on the center console below the climate controls. To use an outlet, remove the protective cap. When not in use, always cover the outlet with the protective cap. The accessory power outlet is operational at all times. 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 for additional information on the accessory power outlet. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: damage not covered by your 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. Improper use of the power outlet can cause 3-19 (cid:127) To change the air delivery settings, turn the right knob to select one of the following: H (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. Some air may be directed toward the side windows. 6 (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the side window outlets. : (Outside Air): Press the right side of this button to turn the outside air mode on. When this mode is selected, air from outside the vehicle will circulate throughout your vehicle. When the button is pressed, an indicator light will come on to let you know that it is activated. The outside air mode can be used with all modes, but it cannot be used with the recirculation mode. Pressing this button will cancel the recirculation mode. Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the climate control system will function as part of the remote start feature. The system will return to the last settings the vehicle was at when it was turned off. Operation 9 (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. The fan must be on to run the air-conditioning compressor. 3-20 ? (Recirculation): Press the left side of the button to turn the recirculation mode on. When recirculation mode is selected, the air inside the vehicle will be recirculated through the climate control system and the vehicle, not from outside your vehicle. This mode is helpful when you are trying to limit odors from entering your vehicle and for maximum air conditioning performance in hot weather. When the button is pressed, an indicator light above the button will come on to let you know that it is activated. The recirculation indicator light will blink three times if you try to use recirculation in a mode that it can not be used in. Only use this mode when it is needed for comfort, since window fogging will rapidly occur if the air conditioning compressor is not engaged. Pressing this button will cancel the outside air mode. When you switch to the defog or defrost modes the system will automatically move from recirculation to outside air. When you move the mode knob back to another air delivery mode, the system will move back into recirculation. When the vehicle or fan is turned off and back on, the system will default to outside air automatically. Only use recirculation mode when it is needed for comfort, since window fogging may occur. Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle. When it’s cold outside 0°F (−18°C) or lower, use the engine coolant heater, if equipped, to provide warmer air faster to your vehicle. An engine coolant heater warms the coolant that the engine uses to provide heat to warm the inside of your vehicle. For more information, see Engine Coolant Heater on page 2-27. # (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air conditioning system on or off. When the air conditioning button is pressed, an indicator light will come on to let you know that air conditioning is activated. On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently. For quick cool down on hot days, do the following: 1. Select the vent mode. 2. Select the highest fan speed. 3. Select air conditioning. 4. Select the recirculation mode. 5. Select the coolest temperature. Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. 3-21 1 (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield with some air directed to the ﬂoor vents. In this mode, the system will automatically force outside air into your vehicle. The air-conditioning compressor will run unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. The air-conditioning compressor will operate although the indicator light will not be on. The air-conditioning indicator light will turn off when defrost is selected. If the air-conditioning button is pressed while in defrost mode, the indicator light will turn on. If the button is pressed again, the light will turn off. Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode. To help clear the windshield quickly, do the following: 1. Select the defrost mode. 2. Select the highest temperature. 3. Select the highest fan speed. Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to choose from to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode. - (Defog): This mode splits the air between the windshield and the ﬂoor outlets with a small amount directed to the side windows. When you select this mode, the system turns off recirculation automatically. The air-conditioning compressor will run unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. The air-conditioning compressor will operate although the indicator light will not be on. The air-conditioning indicator light will turn off when defog is selected. If the air-conditioning button is pressed while in defog mode, the indicator light will turn on. If the button is pressed again, the light will turn off. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. 3-22 Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. < REAR: Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. If driving below 50 mph (80 km/h), the rear window defogger will turn off about 15 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will only run for about seven minutes before turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine. If your vehicle’s speed is maintained above 50 mph (80 km/h), the rear window defogger will remain on once the button is pressed. If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the rear defogger will automatically be turned on if it is cold outside. The indicator light will be on. When the vehicle transitions out of the remote start mode, the rear defogger will turn 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 your warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid. Automatic Climate Control System If your vehicle has this system, you can automatically control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): Select AUTO on both the fan speed control and the air delivery mode control knobs to activate the automatic system. When automatic operation is active the system will control the inside temperature and air delivery. 3-23 Use the steps below to place the entire system in automatic mode: 1. Place the fan knob and the mode knob to AUTO. The display will now show the current set temperature. When auto is selected, the air conditioning operation and air inlet will be automatically controlled. The air conditioning compressor will run when the outside temperature is over about 40°F (4°C). The air inlet will normally be set to outside air. If it’s hot outside, the air inlet may automatically switch to recirculate inside air to help quickly cool down your vehicle. 2. Set the temperature. To ﬁnd your comfort setting, start with an initial temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate. Press the up or down arrow temperature buttons to adjust the temperature setting as necessary. If you choose the temperature setting of 60°F (15°C) the system will remain at the maximum cooling setting. If you choose the temperature setting of 90°F (32°C) the system will remain at the maximum heat setting. Choosing either maximum setting will not cause the vehicle to heat or cool any faster. Be careful not to cover the sensor located on the top of the instrument panel near the windshield. This sensor regulates air temperature based on sun load, and also turns on your headlamps. Also be careful not to cover the sensor grille on the lower right side of the climate control faceplate. This senses the inside vehicle temperature needed for proper regulation. To avoid blowing cold air at start-up in cold weather, the system will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available. The length of delay depends on the engine coolant temperature. Turning the fan knob will override this delay and change the fan to a selected speed. 3-24 If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the climate control display will initially show “AS” in place of the temperature to indicate the remote start has been activated. The system will automatically regulate the temperature according to the following: If inside air temperature is below 72°F (22°C), the system will automatically adjust to the following settings: highest fan speed, defrost mode, recirculation, and the full heat position. If inside air temperature is above 79°F (26°C) the system will automatically adjust to the following settings: highest fan speed, panel mode, recirculation, and full cold position. If inside air temperature is between 72°F (22°C) and 79°F (26°C), the system will adjust automatically to the following settings: medium fan speed, panel mode, recirculation, and the full cold position. The climate control will change back to manual operation by turning on the vehicle with the key. Manual Operation You may manually adjust the air delivery mode or fan speed. 9(Off): Select this position on the fan knob to turn off the entire climate control system. Outside air will still enter the vehicle, and will be directed to the ﬂoor. This direction can be changed by changing the mode position. The temperature can also be adjusted using either the up or down arrow temperature buttons. 9 (Fan): The knob with the fan symbol allows you to manually adjust the fan speed. H (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. 3-25 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) 6 (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the side window outlets. The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost modes. Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section. : (Outside Air): Press the right side of this button to turn the outside air mode on. When this mode is selected, air from outside the vehicle will circulate throughout your vehicle. When the button is pressed, an indicator light will come on to let you know that it is activated. The outside air mode can be used with all modes, but it cannot be used with the recirculation mode. Pressing this button will cancel the recirculation mode. ? (Recirculation): Press the left side of the button to turn the recirculation mode on. When recirculation mode is selected, the air inside the vehicle will be recirculated through the climate control system and the vehicle, not from outside your vehicle. This mode is helpful when you are trying to limit odors from entering your vehicle and for maximum air conditioning performance in hot weather. When the button is pressed, an indicator light above the button will come on to let you know that it is activated. The recirculation indicator light will blink three times if you try to use recirculation in a mode that it can not be used in. Only use this mode when it is needed for comfort, since window fogging will rapidly occur if the air conditioning compressor is not engaged. Pressing this button cancels the auto recirculation feature. Each time the vehicle is started, the system will revert to the auto recirculation function. If you select recirculation while in defrost, defog or ﬂoor, the light on the button will ﬂash three times and go out to let you know this is not allowed. This is to prevent window fogging. When the weather is cool or damp, operating the system in recirculation for extended periods of time may cause fogging of the vehicle’s windows. To clear the fog, select either defog or defrost. Make sure the air conditioning is on. You will want to allow the air conditioning to run automatically to help dehumidify the air. 3-26 Temperature Control: Press the up and down arrows to increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. #(Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air conditioning compressor on and off. A light above the button will illuminate when the air conditioning is on. When air conditioning is selected or in AUTO mode, the system will run the air conditioning automatically to cool and dehumidify the air entering the vehicle. On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best. On cool, but sunny days while using manual operation of the automatic system, use bi-level to deliver warm air to the ﬂoor and cooler air to the instrument panel outlets. To warm or cool the air delivered, press the temperature buttons to the desired setting. In AUTO mode the system will cool and dehumidify the air inside the vehicle. Also while in AUTO mode, the system will maximize its performance by using recirculation as necessary. Heating: On cold days when using manual operation of the automatic system, choose ﬂoor mode to deliver air to the ﬂoor outlets. To warm or cool the air delivered, push the temperature buttons to the desired setting. If you want to use the automatic mode, turn the knob to AUTO and adjust the temperature by pressing the temperature buttons. The heater works best if you keep the windows closed while using it. Defogging and Defrosting You can use either defog or front defrost to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture. Use the front defrost button to defrost the front windshield. -(Defog): Use this setting to clear the windows of fog or moisture. Turn the mode knob to this position to select this setting. This setting will deliver air to the ﬂoor and windshield outlets. 0 (Defrost): Turn the mode knob to this position to defrost the windshield. The system will automatically control the fan speed if you select defrost from AUTO mode. If the outside temperature is 40°F (4°C) or warmer, your air conditioning compressor will automatically run to help dehumidify the air and dry the windshield. The air conditioning indicator light will blink three times if you try to turn off the compressor while in this mode. 3-27 Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. <(Rear): Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light above the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated. If driving below 50 mph (80 km/h), the rear window defogger will turn off about 15 minutes after the button is pressed. If you need additional warming time, press the button again. If your vehicle’s speed is maintained above 50 mph (80 km/h), the rear window defogger will remain on once the button is pressed. If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the rear defogger will automatically be turned on if it is cold outside. The indicator light will not be on. When the vehicle transitions out of remote start mode the rear defogger will turn off. Notice: Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window may damage the rear window defogger. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not clear the inside of the rear window with sharp objects. 3-28 Outlet Adjustment Rotate the instrument panel outlets and move the louvers on the outlets to change the direction and amount of airﬂow in your vehicle. Operation Tips (cid:127) 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 your vehicle. (cid:127) Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. (cid:127) Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively. (cid:127) When an objectionable odor outside the vehicle is encountered, use the recirculation mode, with the temperature knob at a comfortable setting to prevent the odor from entering the vehicle through the ventilation system. This can be helpful when driving through a long tunnel with poor ventilation. However, extended usage of this mode in cold or cool weather can cause window fogging. Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on brieﬂy when you start the engine just to let you know they are working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly — and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They are a big help. Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you have, and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically. 3-29 Your vehicle has this cluster or one very similar to it. It includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. Be sure to read about them. United States shown, Canada similar 3-30 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). When in manual shift mode, the odometer will change from the vehicle’s mileage to the letter M, for manual mode, and a number indicating the requested gear range when moving the shift lever forward or rearward. For more information see Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-28. Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer. Repair or replacement of your instrument panel cluster should only be performed by a qualiﬁed GM service center. Trip Odometer The trip odometer can display how far you have driven since you last reset it. For more information see DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-46. Tachometer The tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). If you operate the engine with the Notice: tachometer in the shaded warning area, your vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by your warranty. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area. 3-31 Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to on or start, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. This chime and light will be repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the key is turned to on or start, a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This would only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-65 for more information. The passenger safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. This chime and light will be repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the passenger’s safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. 3-32 Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensors, the airbag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-56. This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. The airbags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. The airbag readiness light should ﬂash for a few seconds when you turn the vehicle on. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If there is a problem with the airbag system in your vehicle, the Service airbag message will appear on the DIC display. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-48 for more information. 3-33 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator – United States Passenger Airbag Status Indicator – Canada When the ignition key is turned to ON or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. If you use remote start to start your vehicle, if equipped, you may not see the system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger’s frontal airbag. 3-34 If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled (may inﬂate). {CAUTION: If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger’s seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat if the airbag is turned on. Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. {CAUTION: Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is failsafe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. We recommend that rear-facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-65 for more on this, including important safety information. If, after several seconds, all 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 for service. {CAUTION: If the off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on together, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-33. 3-35 Charging System Light The charging system light will come on for a few seconds when you turn on the ignition as a check to show you it is working. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving and you hear a chime, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. United States Canada This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to ON. If it doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. 3-36 When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the ﬂoor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-38. {CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light If your vehicle has the anti-lock brake system, the light will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. Or, if the light comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-36. The anti-lock brake system warning light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to ON. This is normal. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 3-37 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light If the traction control warning light comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the traction control system. Slippery road conditions may exist if this light appears, so adjust your driving accordingly. The light will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9 for more information. Enhanced Traction System Warning Light If the enhanced traction control warning light comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the enhanced traction control system. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-11 for more information. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9 for more information. Traction Control System Active Light This light will appear when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. 3-38 Enhanced Traction System Active Light This light will appear when the enhanced traction control system is limiting wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. Slippery road conditions may exist if this light appears, so adjust your driving accordingly. The light will stay on for a few seconds after the enhanced traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-11 for more information. StabiliTrak® Not Ready Light If your vehicle has the StabiliTrak® system, this light will come on if there is a problem detected with the StabiliTrak® system. For more information, see StabiliTrak® System on page 4-12. StabiliTrak® Indicator Light If your vehicle has the StabiliTrak® system, this light will come on when the StabiliTrak® system is activated. For more information, see StabiliTrak® System on page 4-12. 3-39 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, the light comes on and you hear a chime, your engine is too hot! It means that your engine coolant has overheated. See Engine Overheating on page 5-30. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. 3-40 If the Light is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: (cid:127) Reducing vehicle speed (cid:127) Avoiding hard accelerations (cid:127) Avoiding steep uphill grades If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps, and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. If you keep driving your vehicle with this Notice: light on, after awhile, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good, and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing — A misﬁre condition has been detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. Light On Steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. 3-41 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, your dealer can check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on or not working properly. If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling the Tank on page 5-8. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. 3-42 Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This may take several days of routine driving. If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, your GM dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. Oil Pressure Light If you have low engine oil pressure, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on and you will hear a chime when you are driving. This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it ﬁxed immediately. This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition as a check to show you it is working. If it does not come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with the bulb. Have it ﬁxed right away. {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. 3-43 Security Light Highbeam On Light For information regarding this light, see Theft-Deterrent Systems on page 2-19. This light will come on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. Service Vehicle Soon Light This light will come on and a chime will sound if it detects a problem on the vehicle. The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 3-10 for more information. The Driver Information Center (DIC) may display a message such as Low Coolant, Power Steering, Engine Reduced Power, etc. These messages may help you determine why the service vehicle soon indicator is on. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-48. If this happens, see your GM dealer for necessary repairs to maintain top vehicle performance. 3-44 Fuel Gage Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) provides the following: (cid:127) A way to personalize your vehicle Trip information (cid:127) Warning messages United States Canada Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left, when the ignition is on. See Low Fuel Warning Light on page 3-45 for more information. Low Fuel Warning Light This light, on the fuel gage, comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. To turn if off, add fuel to the fuel tank. United States Canada The buttons used to activate the DIC are located on the left side of the vehicle’s audio system. INFO/4 (Information): Press this button to scroll through the vehicle information mode displays. MENU: Press this button to enter and scroll through the menu mode. 3-45 (cid:127) ENTER/r (Enter): Press this button to select a menu option or to acknowledge a warning message. The DIC messages will be read through your audio system display. DIC Operation and Displays The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. If your vehicle has the uplevel audio system, the time and outside temperature will be shown on the ﬁrst line of the display and the DIC information will be shown on the second line of the display. The DIC has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons. The button functions are detailed in the following. Information Mode INFO/4 (Information): Press this button to scroll through the vehicle information mode displays in the following order: TRIP A TRIP B FUEL RANGE (Fuel Range Until Empty) (cid:127) ECON (Average Fuel Economy) (cid:127) AV SPEED (Average Vehicle Speed) (cid:127) OIL LIFE (Engine Oil Life System) 3-46 TRIP A or TRIP B: Press the information button until TRIP A or TRIP B is displayed. This shows the current distance traveled since the last reset for each trip odometer in either miles or kilometers. Both odometers can be used at the same time. Each trip odometer can be reset to zero separately by pressing and holding the enter button for a few seconds while the desired trip odometer is displayed. FUEL RANGE: Press the information button until FUEL RANGE is displayed. This shows the remaining distance you can drive without refueling. It is based on fuel economy and the fuel remaining in the tank. The fuel economy data used to determine fuel range is an average of recent driving conditions. As your driving conditions change, this data is gradually updated. Fuel range cannot be reset. ECON (Economy): Press the information button until ECON is displayed. Average fuel economy is how many miles per gallon or liters per 100 kilometers your vehicle is getting based on current and past driving conditions. Press and hold the enter button while ECON is displayed to reset the average fuel economy. Average fuel economy will then be calculated starting from that point. If the average fuel economy is not reset, it will be continually updated each time you drive. (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) AV (Average) SPEED: Press the information button until AV SPEED is displayed. This shows the vehicle’s average speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour. Press and hold the enter button while AV SPEED is displayed to reset the average vehicle speed. OIL LIFE: Press the information button until OIL LIFE is displayed. The engine oil life system shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. It will show 100% when the system is reset after an oil change. It will alert you to change your oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil change. See “OIL LIFE RESET” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-52 and Engine Oil Life System on page 5-20. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 and Engine Oil on page 5-17. Personalization MENU: Press this button while the vehicle is in ON to scroll through each of the personalization options in the following order. If the vehicle is moving faster than 2 mph (3 km/h), the personalization menu options are not available, except for the UNITS option. All of the personalization options may not be available on your vehicle. Only the options available will be displayed on your DIC. (cid:127) Units Selection (English/Metric) (cid:127) Oil Life Reset (cid:127) Remote Start Capability (cid:127) Horn Chirp During Remote Keyless Entry Locking (cid:127) Horn Chirp During Remote Keyless Entry Unlocking (cid:127) Exterior Light Flash During Remote Keyless Entry Locking or Unlocking (cid:127) Delayed Locking (cid:127) Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: Speciﬁc Doors (cid:127) Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: When Key is Off or When Shift To Park (cid:127) Exterior Perimeter Lighting During Remote Keyless (cid:127) Select Language: (English, French, Spanish or Entry Unlock German) 3-47 When the desired option is reached, press the enter button to toggle between the modes of that option. To make a selection, press the MENU button again. If no selection is made within 10 seconds, the display will revert back to the previous information displayed. The MENU mode is exited when the information button is pressed, a 10 second time period has elapsed, the ignition is turned to OFF, or the end of the MENU list is reached. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-52 for more information on the personalization options. Enter ENTER/r (Enter): Press this button to reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC display. This button also toggles through the options available in each personalization menu. DIC Warnings and Messages These messages will appear if there is a problem detected in one of your vehicle’s systems. Any message will clear when the vehicle’s condition is no longer present. To acknowledge a message and clear it from the display, press any of the three DIC buttons. The warning message will come back on the next time the vehicle is turned off and back on if the condition is still present. With most messages, a warning chime will sound when the message is displayed. Your vehicle may have other warning messages. AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS OFF: This message will display if the automatic headlamp system is disabled with the headlamp switch. AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS ON: This message will display if the automatic headlamp system is enabled with the headlamp switch. BRAKE FLUID: This message will display to inform the driver that the brake ﬂuid level is low while the ignition is in ON. Have the brake system serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible. 3-48 CHANGE OIL SOON: This message will display when the life of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed. ENGINE DISABLED: This message will display if the starting of the engine is disabled. Have your vehicle serviced immediately by your GM dealer. When you acknowledge the Change Engine Oil message by clearing it from the display, you still must reset the engine oil life system separately. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-20, Engine Oil on page 5-17, and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. CHECK CARGO TOP: If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop, this message will display if the cargo divider is not in place when operating the retractable hardtop. Open the trunk and make sure the cargo divider is secure and no objects are on the divider. See Trunk on page 2-14, Lowering the Retractable Hardtop on page 2-49, and Raising the Retractable Hardtop on page 2-51 for more information. CHECK GAS CAP: This message will display if the gas cap has not been fully tightened. You should recheck your gas cap to ensure that it is on properly. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the message off. DOOR AJAR: This message will display if one or more of the vehicle’s doors are not closed properly. When this message displays, you should make sure that the door is closed completely. ENG (Engine) PWR (Power) REDUCED: This message will display to inform you that the vehicle has reduced engine power to avoid damaging the engine. ICE POSSIBLE: This message will display when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. KEY FOB BATT (Battery) LOW: This message will display if the remote keyless entry transmitter battery is low. You should replace the battery in the transmitter. See “Battery Replacement” under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-5. LOW COOLANT: This message will display when there is a low level of engine coolant. Have the cooling system serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible. LOW FUEL: This message will display when your vehicle is low on fuel. You should reﬁll the fuel tank as soon as possible. You will also see a low fuel warning light on the instrument panel cluster. See Low Fuel Warning Light on page 3-45, Fuel on page 5-5, and Filling the Tank on page 5-8. 3-49 LOW OIL LEVEL: This message may display on some vehicles. For correct operation of the low oil sensing system, your vehicle should be on a level surface. A false LOW OIL LEVEL message may appear if the vehicle is parked on a grade. The oil level sensing system does not check for actual oil level if the engine has been off for a short period of time, and the oil level is never checked while the engine is running. If the LOW OIL LEVEL message appears, and your vehicle has been parked on level ground with the engine off for at least 30 minutes, the oil level should be checked by observing the oil dipstick. Prior to checking the oil level, be sure the engine has been off for a few minutes and your vehicle is on a level surface. Then check the dipstick and add oil if necessary. See Engine Oil on page 5-17. LOW WASHER FLUID: This message will display when your vehicle is low on windshield washer ﬂuid. You should reﬁll the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir as soon as possible. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-38. PARKING BRAKE: This message will display if the parking brake is left engaged and you try to drive away. See Parking Brake on page 2-33 for more information. POWER STEERING: This message will display if a problem has been detected with the electric power steering, if equipped. Have your vehicle serviced immediately by your GM dealer. 3-50 SERVICE AIR BAG: There is a problem with the airbag system when this message appears. Have your vehicle serviced immediately by your GM dealer. STABIL (StabiliTrak®) NOT READY: When you ﬁrst start your vehicle and drive away, especially during cold winter weather, this message may display. This is normal. The StabiliTrak® performance is affected until this message automatically clears from the DIC display. If you acknowledge and clear this message by pressing one of the DIC buttons, the StabiliTrak® system will not be ready. The system will only be ready when this message clears from the DIC display on its own. See StabiliTrak® System on page 4-12 for more information. TOP FAILED: If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop, this message will display after ﬁve unsuccessful attempts at retractable hardtop operation. See your GM dealer for service. See Lowering the Retractable Hardtop on page 2-49 and Raising the Retractable Hardtop on page 2-51 for more information. Top Inop (Inoperative) – Trunk: If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop, this message will display if the trunk lid is not completely closed when operating the retractable hardtop. Make sure that the trunk lid is closed when operating the retractable hardtop. See Trunk on page 2-14, Lowering the Retractable Hardtop on page 2-49, and Raising the Retractable Hardtop on page 2-51 for more information. TOP MOVE COMPLT (Complete): If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop, this message will display when the retractable hardtop has lowered or raised completely. See Lowering the Retractable Hardtop on page 2-49 and Raising the Retractable Hardtop on page 2-51 for more information. Top Not Allowed: If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop with an automatic transaxle, this message will display if the retractable hardtop button is pressed while the vehicle is not in PARK (P). Make sure that the vehicle is in PARK (P) when operating the retractable hardtop. See Lowering the Retractable Hardtop on page 2-49 and Raising the Retractable Hardtop on page 2-51 for more information. If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop with a manual transaxle, this message will display if the retractable hardtop button is pressed while the parking brake is not set and/or the vehicle’s speed is greater than 2 mph (3 km/h). Make sure that the parking brake is set and the vehicle’s speed is lowered or the vehicle is stopped when operating the retractable hardtop. See Lowering the Retractable Hardtop on page 2-49 and Raising the Retractable Hardtop on page 2-51 for more information. TOP NOT SECURE: If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop, this message will display when the retractable hardtop button is released before the top open or close operation is complete. Press and hold the retractable hardtop button to fully open or close the top. See Lowering the Retractable Hardtop on page 2-49 and Raising the Retractable Hardtop on page 2-51 for more information. TOP OVER TEMP (Temperature): If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop, this message will display when the retractable hardtop button is pressed and the hardtop pump motor temperature is too hot. Wait for the hardtop pump motor to cool down before using the retractable hardtop. See Lowering the Retractable Hardtop on page 2-49 and Raising the Retractable Hardtop on page 2-51 for more information. TOP TOO COLD: If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop, this message will display when the retractable hardtop button is pressed and the hardtop pump motor temperature is too cold. Wait for the hardtop pump motor to warm up before using the retractable hardtop. See Lowering the Retractable Hardtop on page 2-49 and Raising the Retractable Hardtop on page 2-51 for more information. TRUNK AJAR: This message will display when the trunk lid of your vehicle is not closed completely. You should make sure that the trunk lid is closed completely. See Trunk on page 2-14 for more information. 3-51 DIC Vehicle Personalization The following personalization options may appear on your vehicle’s audio display by pressing the MENU button: UNITS: When UNITS appears on the display, press the enter button to move between METRIC or ENGLISH. When you have made your choice, press the MENU button to record your selection. The initial setting from the factory is English for the United States and metric for Canada. If you choose English, all information will be displayed in English units. For example, distance in miles and fuel economy in miles per gallon is displayed. If you choose metric, all information will be displayed in metric units. For example, distance in kilometers and fuel economy in liters per 100 kilometers is displayed. The unit measurement will also change the trip odometer, temperature, and average fuel economy displays. OIL LIFE RESET: When this option is displayed, you can reset the engine oil life system. To reset the system, see Engine Oil Life System on page 5-20. REMOTE START: The remote start option, if equipped, can be enabled or disabled. When REMOTE START appears on the display, press the enter button to move between OFF and ON. When you have made your choice, press the MENU button to record your selection. The initial setting from the factory is ON. LOCK HORN: If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, this option which allows the vehicle’s horn to chirp every time the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or disabled. When LOCK HORN appears on the display, press the enter button to move between ON and OFF. When you have made your choice, press the MENU button to record your selection. The initial setting from the factory is OFF. UNLOCK HORN: If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, this option which allows the vehicle’s horn to chirp every time the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or disabled. When UNLOCK HORN appears on the display, press the enter button to move between ON and OFF. When you have made your choice, press the MENU button to record your selection. The initial setting from the factory is OFF. 3-52 LIGHT FLASH: If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, this option which allows the vehicle’s exterior perimeter lighting to ﬂash every time the lock or unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or disabled. When LIGHT FLASH appears on the display, press the enter button to move between OFF and ON. When you have made your choice, press the MENU button to record your selection. The initial setting from the factory is ON. DELAY LOCK: The delayed locking option, which delays the actual locking of the vehicle, can be enabled or disabled. When DELAY LOCK appears on the display, press the enter button to move between OFF and ON. When you have made your choice, press the MENU button to record your selection. The initial setting from the factory is ON. AUTO UNLK (Unlock): The automatic door unlocking option, which allows the vehicle to automatically unlock certain doors can be enabled or disabled. When AUTO UNLK appears on the display, press the enter button to move between ALL, DRIVER or NONE. When you have made your choice, press and the MENU button to record your selection. The initial setting from the factory is ALL. If you have a manual transaxle vehicle, the door(s) will automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off. If you have an automatic transaxle vehicle, you can select when the automatic unlocking will occur. See “UNLK (Unlock) (Automatic Transaxle Only)” following. See Programmable Automatic Door Unlock on page 2-13 for more information. UNLK (Unlock) (Automatic Transaxle Only): This screen displays only if your vehicle has an automatic transaxle and DRIVER or ALL is selected for the AUTO UNLK option. This option determines when the automatic door unlocking will occur, when either the key is turned to OFF or the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P). When UNLK appears on the display, press the enter button to move between KEY OFF and SHIFT TO P (Park). When you have made your choice, press the MENU button to record your selection. The initial setting from the factory is SHIFT TO P (Park). See Programmable Automatic Door Unlock on page 2-13 for more information. 3-53 EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS: If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, this option which allows the vehicle’s exterior perimeter lighting to turn on each time the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or disabled. When EXT LIGHTS appears on the display, press the enter button to move between ON and OFF. When you have made your choice, press the MENU button to record your selection. The initial setting from the factory is ON. LANGUAGE: To select your choice of language, press the enter button to move between the optional languages. The languages are ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH, and GERMAN. Choosing a language will display all of the information on the DIC in the desired language. When you have made your choice, press the MENU button for at least one second to record your selection. The initial setting from the factory is ENGLISH. Audio System(s) Driving without distraction is a necessity for a safer driving experience. See Defensive Driving on page 4-2. By taking a few moments to read this manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s audio system, you can use it with less effort, as well as take advantage of its features. While your vehicle is parked, program your favorite radio stations and XM™ channels (if equipped). Set the tone and balance the way you like them. Then when driving conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite stations using the presets and steering wheel controls (if equipped). Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. If sound equipment can be added, it is very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio, or other systems, and even damage them. Your

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