2007 Pontiac G6 Owners Manual

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0 (Closed Position): Turn the control to this position to close the panoramic sunroof. 1 (Vent Position): Turn the control to this position to vent the panoramic sunroof. The front glass panel of the sunroof will tilt forward and the sunshade will automatically retract to the vent position. 152 Sunshade The automatic sunshade control is located on the headliner, between the map lamp controls. The sunshade can be independently opened or closed while the panoramic sunroof is closed. To express-open or express-close the sunshade, press and release the control rearward or forward. The sunshade will retract to the full-open or closed position. To stop the movement of the sunshade, press the control a second time. To close the sunshade to a particular position, continue to press the control and release it when the desired position is reached. Neither the panoramic sunroof nor the sunshade can be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure. Retractable Hardtop The following procedures explain the proper operation of the retractable hardtop. The retractable hardtop will not operate if the trunk cargo cover is not in place. If the retractable hardtop is lowered or raised multiple times, the engine should be running while doing so to prevent drain on the vehicle’s battery. {CAUTION: When the retractable hardtop is opened or closed, people can be injured by the parts that move: the hardtop and its mechanism, the trunk lid, and the side windows. Keep people away from these parts when you are lowering or raising the top. 153 Lowering the Retractable Hardtop Notice: Leaving the retractable hardtop down and exposing the interior of your vehicle to outdoor conditions may cause damage. Always close the retractable hardtop if leaving your vehicle outdoors. Notice: Lowering the top if it is damp, wet, or dirty can cause stains, mildew, and damage to the inside of your vehicle. Dry off the top before lowering it. Notice: cold weather (0°F/−18°C or lower), you may damage top components. Do not lower the retractable hardtop in cold weather. 1. Park on a level surface and apply the parking If you lower the retractable hardtop in brake. Shift the automatic transaxle into PARK (P). The vehicle must be in PARK (P), and the engine must be running, or the ignition turned to the ON position, to operate the retractable hardtop. 154 2. The trunk cargo cover must be fully closed, and the trunk must be closed before lowering the hardtop. 3. Make sure that nothing or no one is on or around the hardtop. Make sure there is nothing on top or in front of the cargo cover. {CAUTION: When the retractable hardtop is opened or closed, people can be injured by the parts that move: the hardtop and its mechanism, the trunk lid, and the side windows. Keep people away from these parts when you are lowering or raising the top. CAUTION: (Continued) turned to OFF during the opening or closing of the retractable hardtop. Always completely open or close the retractable hardtop and do not shut off the ignition during the opening or closing of the retractable hardtop. {CAUTION: If the retractable hardtop is not completely opened or closed, the system will cause the retractable hardtop to slowly descend after 3 minutes. You or others could be injured. The retractable hardtop will descend immediately if the ignition is CAUTION: (Continued) 4. The hardtop switch is located on the headliner between the front reading lamps. Press and hold the switch rearward to lower the hardtop. The switch must be pressed until the cycle is complete. 155 After the hardtop has lowered completely, release the switch. If you continue to press the switch for about two seconds after the hardtop has completely lowered, the windows will automatically close. If pressure is released from the switch before the hardtop cycle is complete, the cycle will stop and the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display the TOP NOT SECURE message. Always press and hold the switch until a chime sounds, if the engine is on, and the Driver Information Center (DIC) displays the TOP MOVE COMPLT to signal the procedure is complete. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 212 for more information. As the switch is being pressed the windows and trunk lid will open. The hardtop will automatically lower into the trunk, and the trunk lid will close and latch. If the engine is on, a chime will sound when the hardtop has lowered completely. The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display TOP MOVE COMPLT to signal the procedure is complete. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 212 for more information. 156 The hardtop will not operate if the vehicle has an electrical failure. If an electrical failure occurs, see your dealer for service. If your vehicle has an electrical failure while operating the hardtop, and must be towed to a dealer for service, your vehicle should be towed by ﬂatbed with the vehicle facing backwards. Consult your dealer or professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 456. Raising the Retractable Hardtop 1. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake. Shift the automatic transaxle into PARK (P). The vehicle must be in PARK (P), and the engine must be running, or the ignition turned to the ON position, to operate the retractable hardtop. 2. The trunk cargo cover must be fully closed, and the trunk must be closed before raising the hardtop. 157 3. Make sure nothing or no one is on or around the hardtop. Make sure there is no cargo on top of or in front of the trunk cargo cover. {CAUTION: {CAUTION: When the retractable hardtop is opened or closed, people can be injured by the parts that move: the hardtop and its mechanism, the trunk lid, and the side windows. Keep people away from these parts when you are lowering or raising the top. If the retractable hardtop is not completely opened or closed, the system will cause the retractable hardtop to slowly descend after 3 minutes. You or others could be injured. The retractable hardtop will descend immediately if the ignition is turned to OFF during the opening or closing of the retractable hardtop. Always completely open or close the retractable hardtop and do not shut off the ignition during the opening or closing of the retractable hardtop. 158 4. The hardtop switch is located on the headliner between the front reading lamps. Press and hold the switch forward to raise the hardtop. The switch must be pressed until the cycle is complete. As the switch is being pressed the hardtop will raise from the trunk and move into place. The hardtop and trunk lid will close and latch. If the engine is on, a chime will sound when the hardtop has raised completely. The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display the TOP MOVE COMPLT message to signal the procedure is complete. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 212 for more information. 159 After the hardtop has raised completely, release the switch. If you continue to press the switch for about two seconds after the hardtop has raised completely, the windows will automatically close. If pressure is released from the switch before the hardtop cycle is complete, the cycle will stop and the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display the TOP NOT SECURE message. Always press and hold the switch until a chime sounds, if the engine is on, and the Driver Information Center (DIC) displays the TOP MOVE COMPLT to signal the procedure is complete. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 212 for more information. The hardtop will not operate if the vehicle has an electrical failure. If an electrical failure occurs, see your dealer for service. If your vehicle has an electrical failure while operating the hardtop, and must be towed to a dealer for service, your vehicle should be towed by ﬂatbed with the vehicle facing backwards. Consult your dealer or professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 456. 160 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ........................ 164 Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 166 Other Warning Devices ............................. 166 Horn .......................................................... 167 Tilt Wheel .................................................. 167 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .................. 168 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ................. 168 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .......... 169 Flash-to-Pass ............................................ 169 Windshield Wipers ..................................... 169 Windshield Washer .................................... 171 Cruise Control ........................................... 171 Headlamps ................................................ 174 Headlamps on Reminder ........................... 175 Headlamps Off in PARK (P) ...................... 175 Delayed Headlamps .................................. 176 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ................. 176 Automatic Headlamp System ..................... 177 Fog Lamps ................................................ 178 Instrument Panel Brightness ...................... 178 Courtesy Lamps ........................................ 178 Dome Lamp .............................................. 179 Entry/Exit Lighting ...................................... 179 Parade Dimming ........................................ 180 Overhead Console Reading Lamps ........... 180 Trunk Lamp ............................................... 180 Battery Run-Down Protection ..................... 181 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ........................ 181 Climate Controls ......................................... 182 Climate Control System ............................. 182 Automatic Climate Control System ............. 187 Outlet Adjustment ...................................... 191 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ..... 192 Instrument Panel Cluster ........................... 193 Speedometer and Odometer ...................... 194 Trip Odometer ........................................... 194 Tachometer ............................................... 194 Safety Belt Reminder Light ........................ 195 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light ....... 195 Airbag Readiness Light ............................. 196 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............. 197 Charging System Light .............................. 199 Brake System Warning Light ..................... 199 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...... 200 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ........................................ 201 Traction Control System Active Light ......... 201 161 Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio System(s) ......................................... 219 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) .............................. 220 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) .............................. 221 Radio with CD ........................................... 221 Radio with Six-Disc CD ............................. 231 XM Radio Messages ................................. 246 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................. 248 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................. 248 Radio Reception ........................................ 249 Care of Your CDs ..................................... 250 Care of the CD Player .............................. 250 Fixed Mast Antenna .................................. 250 Backglass Antenna .................................... 250 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ....... 251 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...................................................... 202 Enhanced Traction System Active Light ..... 202 StabiliTrak® Not Ready Light ...................... 203 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ......................... 203 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ............ 203 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ........................ 204 Oil Pressure Light ..................................... 207 Security Light ............................................ 207 Cruise Control Light .................................. 208 Highbeam On Light ................................... 208 Fuel Gage ................................................. 208 Low Fuel Warning Light ............................ 208 Driver Information Center (DIC) .................. 209 DIC Operation and Displays ...................... 209 DIC Warnings and Messages .................... 212 DIC Vehicle Personalization ....................... 216 162 ✍ NOTES 163 Instrument Panel Overview 164 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Side Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 191. B. Side Window Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 191. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 168. D. Cruise Controls (If Equipped). See Cruise Control on page 171. E. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 193. F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 248. J. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 166. K. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 219. L. Adjustable Pedal Buttons (If Equipped). See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal (Automatic Transaxle) on page 127. M. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 178. N. Fog Lamps (If Equipped). See Fog Lamps on page 178. O. Hood Release Handle. See Hood Release on page 317. G. Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever. See Windshield Wipers on page 169 and Windshield Washer on page 171. H. Ignition Switch. See Ignition Positions on page 122. I. Center Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 191. P. Horn. See Horn on page 167. Q. Climate Control System. See Automatic Climate Control System on page 187 or Climate Control System on page 182. R. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 129 or Manual Transaxle Operation on page 134. 165 S. Accessory Power Outlet. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 181. 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 262 or Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 263 and/or StabiliTrak® System on page 265. U. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 197. V. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 150. 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. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located in the center of the instrument panel. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key is not in the ignition switch. 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. 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. 166 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. The lever that allows you to tilt and telescope the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. 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. 167 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever 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 168. (cid:127) 23 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 169. (cid:127) Flash-to-Pass. See Flash-to-Pass on (cid:127) O Exterior Lamp Control. See Headlamps on page 169. page 174. 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. 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. 168 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 415. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal/multifunction lever away from 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. Windshield Wipers When the high beams are on, a light on the instrument panel cluster also will be on if the ignition is on. To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam, pull the turn signal lever toward you. Use this lever, located on the right side of the steering wheel, to operate the windshield wipers. 169 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. 170 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. 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. Cruise Control If your vehicle has 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 excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. 171 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. The cruise control buttons are located on the steering wheel. J (On/Off): Press this button to turn the cruise control system on and off. RES+ (Resume): Press this button to resume a set speed and to accelerate the speed. SET− (Set): Press this button to set a speed and to decrease the speed. CANCEL [: Press this button to cancel cruise control. 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. 172 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 262 and Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 263. 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 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. (cid:127) 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. (cid:127) 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. 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. (cid:127) 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. 173 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 three 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. 174 (cid:127) Press the on/off button, this will turn off the cruise control system. (cid:127) Press the cancel button. When 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. 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. P(Off/On): This position turns on the Automatic Headlamp System. In Canada, this only works when a vehicle with an automatic transaxle is in PARK (P). To turn on the Automatic Headlamp System, turn the switch to off/on. To turn them off, turn the switch to off/on again. This is a momentary control switch that will spring back when released. The Automatic Headlamp System is always turned on at the beginning of an ignition cycle. Headlamps on Reminder A reminder tone will sound when your headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on, if the driver’s door is open and your ignition is in the OFF or ACC position. To turn the tone off, turn the knob all the way counterclockwise. In the automatic mode, the headlamps turn off once the ignition key is in the OFF position. Headlamps Off in PARK (P) This feature works 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. This feature will not work for Canadian vehicles. 175 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: (cid:127) The ignition is on. (cid:127) The exterior lamps control is in AUTO. (cid:127) The exterior lamps control is in the parking lamps only position (this applies only to vehicles that are ﬁrst sold in Canada). (cid:127) The light sensor detects daytime light. (cid:127) 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. 176 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 instrument panel, make sure it is not covered or the automatic headlamp system will be on when it is not needed. 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 178. 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) for this function. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamps when you need them. 177 Fog Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness If your vehicle has fog lamps, 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 for the fog lamps to work. 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. 178 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. 179 Parade Dimming The instrument panel has an added feature called parade mode. This feature prohibits the dimming of your instrument panel displays during the daylight while the headlamps are on so that you will still be able to see the displays. 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 the trunk is open and the lamp turns off when the trunk is closed. 180 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. 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. (cid:127) 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: into a power outlet, the battery may drain causing your vehicle not to start or damage to the battery. This would not be covered by the warranty. Always unplug all electrical devices when turning off your vehicle. If electrical devices are left plugged 181 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 of 20 amperes. 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: Improper use of the power outlet can cause 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. 182 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 functions as part of the remote start feature. See Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 101. 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. To change the air delivery settings, turn the right knob to select one of the following: H(Vent): Turn the knob to this mode to direct air to the instrument panel outlets. )(Bi-Level): Turn the knob to this mode to direct 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): Turn the knob to this mode to direct most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the side window outlets and windshield. :(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 circulates throughout your vehicle. An indicator light will comes 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. Press this button again to cancel the recirculation mode. ?(Recirculation): Press the left side of the button to turn the recirculation mode on. The air inside the vehicle is recirculated through the climate control system and throughout the vehicle, not from outside. This mode is helpful when you are trying to limit odors from entering your vehicle and for maximum air conditioning performance in hot weather. An indicator light above the button will come on to let you know that it is activated. The 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. Press this button to cancel the outside air mode. When you switch to the defog or defrost modes the system automatically moves from recirculation to outside air. When the vehicle or fan is turned off and back on, the system defaults to outside air automatically. Only use recirculation mode when it is needed for comfort, since window fogging may occur. 183 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 the vehicle has one, to warm air faster in your vehicle. An engine coolant heater warms the engine coolant that is used to warm the inside of your vehicle. For more information, see Engine Coolant Heater on page 128. #(Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air conditioning system on or off. When the air conditioning button is pressed, an indicator light comes on to indicate that the air conditioning is activated. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so sometimes a small amount of water drips underneath the vehicle while it is idling or after the engine is turned off. This is normal. Maximum Air Conditioning 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. 184 For quick cool down on hot days, do the following: 1. Select the C 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 can 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. If your vehicle has the remote start feature, it will turn on using the last settings selected on the climate control before the vehicle was turned off. The fan and air delivery knobs can be used during remote start. The buttons will not work until the ignition is turned on by the key. The climate control system changes back to manual operation when the vehicle key is turned to ON. 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): Turn the knob to this setting to direct the air between the windshield and the ﬂoor outlets with a small amount directed to the side windows. This mode automatically turns off recirculation. The air conditioning compressor runs unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. The air conditioning compressor operates although the indicator light is not on. The air conditioning indicator light turns off when defog is selected. If the air conditioning button is pressed while in defog mode, the indicator light turns on. If the button is pressed again, the light turns off. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. 1(Defrost): Turn the knob to this setting to direct most of the air to the windshield with some air directed to the ﬂoor vents. In this mode, the system automatically forces outside air into the vehicle. The air conditioning compressor runs unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. The air conditioning compressor operates although the indicator light is not on. The air conditioning indicator light turns off when defrost is selected. If the air conditioning button is pressed while in defrost mode, the indicator light turns on. If the button is pressed again, the light turns 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. 185 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 comes on to indicate that the rear window defogger is on. Be sure to clear as much snow as possible from the rear window. If driving below 50 mph (80 km/h), the rear window defogger turns off about 15 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger only runs for about seven and one-half 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 remains on once the button is pressed. If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the rear defogger automatically turns on if it is cold outside. When the vehicle transitions out of the remote start mode, the rear defogger turns off. See Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 101. 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. 186 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. Automatic operation controls the inside temperature and air delivery. Use the steps below to place the climate control system in automatic mode: 1. Turn the fan knob and the mode knob to AUTO. The display shows the current set temperature. When auto is selected, the air conditioning operation and air inlet is automatically controlled. The air conditioning compressor runs when the outside temperature is over about 40°F (4°C). The air inlet is normally set to outside air. If it is hot outside, the air inlet can 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 remains at the maximum cooling setting. If you choose the temperature setting of 90°F (32°C) the system remains at the maximum heat setting. Choosing either maximum setting will not cause the vehicle to heat or cool faster. 187 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 delays turning on the fan until warm air is available. The length of delay depends on the engine coolant temperature. Turning the fan knob overrides this delay and change the fan to a selected speed. If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the climate control display initially shows “AS” in place of the temperature to indicate the remote start has been activated. The remote start system turns on using the last temperature selected before the vehicle was last turned off. For best performance, turn the fan and mode knobs to the AUTO position. The fan speed and air delivery modes will change to achieve the best comfort. If the outside air temperature is below 45°F and the air delivery mode knob is set to AUTO, the automatic climate control system starts in the defrost mode to clear the window. The automatic climate control changes back to manual operation by turning the vehicle on with the key. Manual Operation You can 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 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): Turn the knob with the fan symbol to manually adjust the fan speed. 188 H(Vent): Turn the knob to this position to direct air to the instrument panel outlets. )(Bi-Level): Turn the knob to this position to direct half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. 6(Floor): Turn the knob to this position to direct most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the side window outlets and windshield. The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost modes. See Defogging and Defrosting later in this section. :(Outside Air): Press the right side of this button to turn the outside air mode on. Air from outside the vehicle circulates throughout your vehicle. 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. The air inside the vehicle is recirculated through the climate control system and throughout the vehicle, not from outside. This mode is helpful when you are trying to limit odors from entering your vehicle and for maximum air conditioning performance in hot weather. An indicator light above the button will come on to let you know that it is activated. It blinks 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. Press this button to cancel the auto recirculation feature. Each time the vehicle is started, the system reverts to the auto recirculation function. If recirculation is selected 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 can cause fogging of the vehicle’s windows. To clear the fog, select either defog or defrost. Make sure the air conditioning is on. 189 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 come on while the air conditioning is on. When air conditioning is selected or in AUTO mode, the system runs 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 the 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, 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. 190 Defogging and Defrosting You can use either defog or front defrost to clear fog or frost from the windshield. -(Defog): Use to clear the windows of fog or moisture. Turn the mode knob to this position to select this setting. This setting delivers air to the ﬂoor and windshield outlets. 0(Defrost): Turn the mode knob to this position to defrost the windshield. The system automatically controls the fan speed if AUTO mode is selected. If the outside temperature is 40°F (4°C) or warmer, the air conditioning compressor automatically runs to help dehumidify the air and dry the windshield. The air conditioning indicator light blinks three times if you try to turn off the compressor while in this mode. 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 comes on to indicate 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 turned on again, the defogger will only run for about seven and one-half minutes before turning off. If your vehicle’s speed is maintained above 50 mph (80 km/h), the rear window defogger remains on once the button is pressed. If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the rear defogger automatically turns on if it is cold outside, but the indicator light does not come on. When the vehicle transitions out of remote start mode the rear defogger turns off. Notice: Do not use a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window. Do not adhere anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass. These actions may damage the rear defogger. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 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. 191 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. 192 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 could be or there 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 could be or there 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. Follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly — and even dangerous. 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. 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 2.4L and 3.6L Engine shown, Canada 3.5L and 3.9L Engine similar 193 Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The 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 129. Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer. Repair or replacement of your instrument panel cluster should only be performed by your dealer. 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 209. 194 Tachometer The tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). 2.4L and 3.6L Engine shown, 3.5L and 3.9L Engine similar 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. 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. 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 87 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 is 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. This chime and light is 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. 195 {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. If there is a problem with the airbag system in your vehicle, the SERVICE AIR BAG message will appear on the DIC display. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 212 for more information. 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 76. 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. 196 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. 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). United States 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 you have this feature, 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. {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. 197 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 87 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 196. 198 Charging System Light The charging system light will come on for a few seconds when you turn on the ignition as a check to indicate it is working. If the light stays on, or comes on while you are driving and you hear a chime, there could be a problem with the electrical charging system. This could indicate that there is a loose generator drive belt or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery and result in the engine and headlights suddenly shutting off. If you must drive a short distance with this light on, turn off accessories, such as the radio, air conditioner and heater fan. Brake System Warning Light Your 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, 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. United States Canada This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to ON. If it does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 199 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 does not 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. Make sure the parking brake is fully released. 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 293. {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. 200 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light If your vehicle has the anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), this light will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. That is normal. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. Or, if the light comes on when you are 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 are driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but you do not have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you do not have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with your regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 199. The ABS warning light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to ON. This is normal. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light Traction Control System Active Light If the traction control warning light comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the traction control system. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 262 for more information. 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. 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 262 for more information. 201 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light Enhanced Traction System Active Light If the enhanced traction control warning light comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the enhanced traction control system. 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. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 263 for more information. 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 263 for more information. 202 StabiliTrak® Not Ready Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage If your vehicle has the StabiliTrak® system, this light will come on if there is a problem detected with the StabiliTrak® system. This light will also come on when the StabiliTrak® system has been turned off. For more information, see StabiliTrak® System on page 265. 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 265. 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, the engine is too hot! It means that your engine coolant has overheated. See Engine Overheating on page 342. 203 If you keep driving your vehicle with Notice: this 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. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 308. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle has a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. 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. 204 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: (cid:127) 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. (cid:127) Light On Steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. 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 (cid:127) 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 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 313. 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. 205 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 310. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, 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. 206 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. 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 dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. Oil Pressure Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving. This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil. {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. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it ﬁxed immediately. The oil light could also come on in three other situations: (cid:127) When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test to show you it is working, but the light will go out when you turn the ignition to START. If it doesn’t come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it ﬁxed right away. If the vehicle is idling at a stop sign, the light may blink on and then off. If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. This is normal. (cid:127) (cid:127) 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. Security Light For information regarding this light, see Theft-Deterrent Systems on page 118. 207 Cruise Control Light Fuel Gage This light comes on whenever you set the cruise control. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 171 for more information. Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 169. 208 United States Canada The fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left, when the ignition is on. See Low Fuel Warning Light on page 208 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. Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) provides the following: (cid:127) A way to personalize your vehicle (cid:127) Trip information (cid:127) Warning messages 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 is shown on the ﬁrst line of the display and the DIC information is 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 section. 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. 209 Information Mode INFO/4(Information): Press this button to scroll through the vehicle information mode displays in the following order: (cid:127) TRIP A (cid:127) TRIP B (cid:127) 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) 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 (mi) or kilometers (km). 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. When the fuel level is low, FUEL RANGE LOW displays. 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 (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) 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. 210 AV (Average) SPEED: Press the information button until AV SPEED is displayed. This shows the vehicle’s average speed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). 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 shows 100% when the system is reset after an oil change. It will alert you to change the oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil change. See Engine Oil Life System on page 328. 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 431 and Engine Oil on page 325. Personalization MENU: Press this button while the ignition is ON to scroll through each of the personalization options in the following order. To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off. 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 display on the DIC. (cid:127) Oil Life Reset (cid:127) Units Selection (English/Metric) (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 211 (cid:127) Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: When Key is Off or When Shift To Park (cid:127) Exterior Perimeter Lighting During Remote Keyless Entry Unlock (cid:127) Select Language: (English, French, Spanish or German) 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 reverts 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 216 for more information on the personalization options. 212 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 appear if there is a problem detected in one of your vehicle’s systems. A message will clear when that condition is no longer present on the vehicle. To acknowledge a message and clear it from the display, press any of the three DIC buttons. If the condition is still present, the warning message will come back on the next time the vehicle is turned off and back on. With most messages, a warning chime sounds when the message displays. Your vehicle may have other warning messages. AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS OFF: This message displays if the automatic headlamp system is disabled with the headlamp switch. AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS ON: This message displays if the automatic headlamp system is enabled with the headlamp switch. BRAKE FLUID: This message displays to inform the driver that the brake ﬂuid level is low while the ignition is in ON. The brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster also comes on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 199 for more information. Have the brake system serviced by your dealer as soon as possible. CHANGE OIL SOON: This message displays when the life of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed.

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