2010 Pontiac G6 Owners Manual

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brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). Follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) on page 3-30. If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 5-27. 3-33 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have a manual inside rearview mirror with the OnStar® system. Vehicles with OnStar have three additional control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer/retailer for more information on the OnStar system and how to subscribe to OnStar. Also, see the OnStar® owners guide for more information about the services OnStar provides. Adjust the mirror to see clearly behind your vehicle. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind your vehicle. Move the lever to the right for nighttime use and to the left for daytime use. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with a compass display and/or OnStar® controls. For more information about OnStar, see the OnStar® owners guide. Vehicles with OnStar have three additional control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer/retailer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar. See the OnStar® owners guide for more information about the service OnStar provides. For vehicles with OnStar: O (On/Off): Press to turn the dimming feature on or off. For vehicles without OnStar: AUTO/OFF: Press AUTO/OFF to turn the dimming feature on or off. Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights from behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. 3-34 Compass Compass Operation Press O or depending on the vehicle, press AUTO/OFF to turn the compass on or off. When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the compass displays the current compass direction after a few seconds. Compass Calibration If after a few seconds the display does not show a compass direction, (N for North for example), there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass. Interference can be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, note pad holder, or similar object. If the letter C appears in the compass window, the compass may need to be reset or calibrated. The mirror can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 8 km (5 mph) or less until the display reads a direction. Compass Variance The mirror is set to zone eight. If you do not live in zone eight or drive out of the area, the compass variance needs to be changed to the appropriate zone. To adjust for compass variance: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map that follows. 2. Press and hold the on/off button until a zone number displays. 3. Once the zone number displays, press O repeatedly until you reach the correct zone number. If C appears in the compass window, the compass may need calibration. See “Compass Calibration” listed previously. 3-35 Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to its original position. Outside Convex Mirror { WARNING: A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat. Outside Power Mirrors Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door. To adjust the mirrors: 1. Move the selector switch located below the four-way control pad to the left or right to choose either the driver side or passenger side mirror. 2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror to the desired direction. 3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen. Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror. 3-36 Storage Areas Sunroof Glove Box Lift up on the glove box lever to open it. Cupholders There are two cupholders in the front center console of the vehicle and two in the rear of the center console. Pull down the door on the rear of the center console to use the rear seat cupholders. Center Console Storage The center console has a separate storage area. Pull up the release handle on the front of the cover to open the compartment. In the ﬂoor console is a power accessory outlet. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4-15 for more information. Convenience Net For vehicles with a convenience net, it is located in the rear of the vehicle. Use the convenience net to store small loads as far forward as possible. The net should not be used to store heavy loads. The vehicle may have a power sliding sunroof. The ignition must be on or in the accessory position, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 3-21. The switch used to operate the sunroof is located in the overhead console. To open or close the sunroof, press and hold the front or rear of the switch. Sunshade Operation The sunshade will open automatically when opening the sunroof. However, it can manually be pulled shut after the sunroof is closed. To adjust the sunshade, push it backward or pull it forward to the desired position. The sunshade cannot be adjusted further than the current closed position of the sunroof. 3-37 Notice: Forcing the sunshade forward of the sliding glass panel may cause damage and the sunroof may not operate properly. Always close the glass panel before closing the sunshade. Do not leave the sunroof open for long periods of time. Debris can collect in the tracks and possibly damage the sunroof operation and plug the water draining system. 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. Lowering the Retractable Hardtop Notice: Leaving the retractable hardtop down and exposing the interior of the vehicle to outdoor conditions may cause damage. Always close the retractable hardtop if leaving the 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. 3-38 If you lower the retractable hardtop in cold Notice: weather (32°F/0°C or lower), you may damage top components. Do not lower the retractable hardtop in cold weather. 1. Park on a level surface, and shift the transmission into P (Park). The vehicle must be in P (Park), and the engine must be running, or the ignition turned to the ON/RUN position, to operate the retractable hardtop. 2. The trunk cargo cover must be fully closed, and the trunk must be closed before lowering the hardtop. 3. There should be nothing on top, in front of or around the hardtop or cargo cover. { WARNING: 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. { WARNING: 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 LOCK/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. 4. The hardtop switch is located on the headliner. To lower the hardtop, press and hold the switch until the cycle is complete. 3-39 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 4-42 for more information. When the retractable hardtop is down and stowed in the trunk, the trunk open function will be disabled. When the ignition is on, the TRUNK NOT ALLOW message will be displayed on the DIC when attempting to open the trunk with the retractable hardtop stowed inside. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-42 for more information. The windows and trunk lid will open. The hardtop will automatically lower, 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. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-42 for more information. 3-40 Raising the Retractable Hardtop 1. Park on a level surface, and shift the transmission into P (Park). The vehicle must be in P (Park), and the engine must be running, or the ignition turned to the ON/RUN 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. 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. { WARNING: 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. { WARNING: 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 LOCK/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. 3-41 4. The hardtop switch is located on the headliner. To raise the hardtop, pull and hold the switch until the cycle is complete. As the switch is being pulled 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 4-42 for more information. 3-42 After the hardtop has raised completely, release the switch. If you continue to pull the switch for about two seconds after the hardtop has raised completely, the windows will automatically close. If the switch is released before the hardtop cycle is complete, the cycle stops and the Driver Information Center (DIC) displays the TOP NOT SECURE message. Always pull 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 4-42 for more information. The hardtop will not operate if the vehicle has an electrical failure. If an electrical failure occurs, see your dealer/retailer for service. If your vehicle must be towed to a dealer/retailer for service, your vehicle should be towed by ﬂatbed with the vehicle facing backwards. Consult your dealer/retailer or professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 8-7. 3-43 ✍ NOTES 3-44 Section 4 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................4-3 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................4-3 Horn .............................................................4-3 Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel ...................4-3 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................4-4 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ........................4-4 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..................4-5 Flash-to-Pass .................................................4-5 Windshield Wipers ..........................................4-5 Windshield Washer .........................................4-6 Cruise Control ................................................4-7 Headlamps ..................................................4-10 Headlamps on Reminder ................................4-10 Headlamps Off in Park ..................................4-11 Delayed Headlamps ......................................4-11 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .......................4-11 Automatic Headlamp System ..........................4-12 Fog Lamps ..................................................4-12 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................4-13 Courtesy Lamps ...........................................4-13 Dome Lamps ...............................................4-13 Entry/Exit Lighting .........................................4-13 Parade Dimming ...........................................4-14 Reading Lamps ............................................4-14 Trunk Lamp .................................................4-14 Electric Power Management ...........................4-14 Battery Run-Down Protection ..........................4-15 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .............................4-15 Climate Controls ............................................4-16 Climate Control System .................................4-16 Automatic Climate Control System ...................4-20 Outlet Adjustment .........................................4-24 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............4-24 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................4-25 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................4-26 Trip Odometer ..............................................4-26 Tachometer .................................................4-26 Safety Belt Reminders ...................................4-27 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................4-28 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...................4-29 Charging System Light ..................................4-30 Brake System Warning Light ..........................4-30 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light .....4-31 Traction Off Light ..........................................4-32 Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light .........4-32 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ......4-33 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................4-33 4-1 Section 4 Instrument Panel Tire Pressure Light .......................................4-33 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................4-34 Oil Pressure Light .........................................4-37 Security Light ...............................................4-37 Cruise Control Light ......................................4-38 Highbeam On Light .......................................4-38 Fuel Gage ...................................................4-38 Low Fuel Warning Light .................................4-39 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................4-39 DIC Operation and Displays ...........................4-40 DIC Warnings and Messages .........................4-42 DIC Vehicle Personalization ............................4-47 Audio System(s) .............................................4-53 Setting the Clock ..........................................4-53 Radio(s) ......................................................4-54 Using an MP3 ..............................................4-63 XM Radio Messages .....................................4-70 Bluetooth® ...................................................4-71 Theft-Deterrent Feature ..................................4-81 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......................4-82 Radio Reception ...........................................4-83 Fixed Mast Antenna (Retractable Hardtop) ........4-84 Backglass Antenna (Coupe and Sedan) ...........4-84 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............4-84 4-2 Instrument Panel Overview Hazard Warning Flashers | (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press this button located on the instrument panel, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press | again to turn the ﬂashers off. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel A tilt and telescope wheel lets the steering wheel be adjusted. The lever is located on the left side of the steering wheel column. To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down or backward or forward into a comfortable position. 3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. 4-3 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster ﬂashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. The lever on the left side of the steering column operates the following: G : Turn and Lane-Change Signals 5 3: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer O : Exterior Lamp Control Flash-to-Pass. Information for these features is on the pages following. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until lane change is complete. The lever returns to its starting position when it is released. If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrows ﬂash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb could be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses on page 6-116. 4-4 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal/multifunction lever away from you. This instrument panel cluster light 3 comes on if the high beam lamps are turned on while the ignition is in ON/RUN. To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam, pull the turn signal lever toward you. Flash-to-Pass This feature lets the high-beam headlamps be used to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. 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 The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the steering wheel. Move the lever to control the windshield wipers. 9 (Off): Turns the windshield wipers off. & (Intermittent; Speed Sensitive Wipers): For intermittent or speed sensitive operation. The amount of delay time varies between wiping cycles due to the delay setting selected or the speed of the vehicle. As vehicle speed is increased or decreased, the wiper interval also increases or decreases. 4-5 Windshield Washer Press the button at the end of the windshield wiper lever until the washers begin. { WARNING: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. When the button is released, the washers stop, but the wipers continue to wipe about three times or resume the previous speed. x (Delay): Move the lever to the & position, then turn the x band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. 6 (Low Speed): Slow wipes. 1 (High Speed): Fast wipes. 8 (Mist): Single wipe, move the lever down, then release it. Several wipes, hold the lever down. Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker stops the motor until it cools. 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 turn on automatically. They turn off 15 seconds after the wipers are turned off. 4-6 Cruise Control If your vehicle has cruise control, a speed of about 40 km/h) (25 mph) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 40 km/h) (25 mph). { WARNING: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. Setting Cruise Control { WARNING: 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. 4-7 SET− (Set): Press this button to set a speed and to decrease the speed. To set a speed do the following: 1. Press the on/off symbol to turn cruise control on. The indicator light on the button comes on. 2. Get to the speed you want. 3. Press the SET− symbol and release it. The cruise symbol displays 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 automatically disengages. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-6. When road conditions allow, the cruise control can be used again. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose the cruise control is set at a desired speed and the brakes are applied. This disengages the cruise control. The cruise symbol in the instrument panel cluster also goes out, indicating cruise is no longer engaged. To return to the previously set speed, you do not need to go through the set process again. Once at a speed of about 40 km/h) (25 mph) or more, press the RES+ symbol brieﬂy. This takes the vehicle back up and maintains the previously chosen speed. 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 the speed desired is reached and then release the button. • To increase the vehicle speed in very small amounts, press the RES+ symbol brieﬂy and then release it. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) faster. 4-8 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already engaged, • Push and hold the SET− symbol until the lower speed desired is reached, then release it. • To slow down in very small amounts, push the SET− symbol brieﬂy. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your vehicle’s speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your vehicle’s speed down. Applying the brakes does turn off the 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 two ways to disengage the cruise control: • Step lightly on the brake pedal. • Press the on/off button. The cruise symbol in the instrument panel cluster turns off when the system is disengaged. Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased when the cruise control or the ignition is turned off. 4-9 Headlamps The band on the lever on the outboard side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp control has the following four positions: 2 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps. ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps and taillamps only. 4-10 AUTO (Automatic Headlamp System): Automatically turns on the Daytime Running Lamps during daytime, and the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps at night. P (Off/On): Turn the band to this position to turn on the Automatic Headlamp System. In Canada, this position only works when a vehicle is in the P (Park) position. 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 springs back when released. The Automatic Headlamp System always turns on at the beginning of an ignition cycle. Headlamps on Reminder A reminder tone sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on, if the driver’s door is open and the ignition is in the LOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY 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 LOCK/OFF position. Headlamps Off in Park This feature works when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position 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. 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 function does not work for vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. Delayed Headlamps The delayed headlamps feature keeps the headlamps on for 20 seconds after the key is turned to LOCK/OFF, then the headlamps 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. Fully functional DRL are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. The vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument panel that controls the DRL. Do not cover this sensor or the head lamps will be on when they are not needed. The DRL system makes the 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 or the vehicle is not in P (Park). When the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, parking lamps, and instrument panel lights are not on unless you turn the exterior lamps control to the parking lamp position. The regular headlamp system should be turned on when they are needed. 4-11 Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, the automatic headlamp system turns on the 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. The vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument panel that controls the automatic headlamp system. Do not cover the sensor or the automatic headlamp system will turn 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 vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately. Once the vehicle leaves the garage, it takes about one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, the instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-13. 4-12 To idle the vehicle with the automatic headlamp system off, turn the ignition on and set the exterior light switch to the off/on position. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, the transmission must stay in P (Park) for this function. The regular headlamps should be used when needed. Fog Lamps For vehicles with fog lamps, the button for this feature is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. The ignition must be on for the fog lamps to work. # : Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. An indicator light comes on when the fog lamps are on. The parking lamps automatically turn on and off when the fog lamps are turned on and off. The fog lamps 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. Instrument Panel Brightness The knob with this symbol is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or dim the lights. Turn the knob completely clockwise to turn on the interior lamps. Courtesy Lamps If the vehicle has a retractable hardtop, it has courtesy lamps in the rear passenger area of the vehicle. These lamps make it easier to see while entering and exiting the vehicle. These lamps come on when any door is opened and only turn off when all the doors are closed. Dome Lamps The dome lamps come on when any door is opened. They turn off after all the doors are closed. The dome lamps can also be turned on by turning the instrument panel brightness knob, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column, clockwise to the farthest position. In this position, the dome lamps remain on whether a door is opened or closed. Entry/Exit Lighting The lamps inside the vehicle come on when any door is opened. These lamps fade out about 20 seconds after all of the doors have been closed or when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. They also come on when the unlock symbol button or the horn symbol is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system transmitter. The lamps inside the vehicle stay on for about 20 seconds after the key is removed from the ignition to provide light as you exit. 4-13 Parade Dimming Parade mode automatically prohibits the dimming of the instrument panel displays during the daylight while the headlamps are on so that the displays are still able to be seen. Reading Lamps For vehicles with front and rear reading lamps, press the lens to turn the lamp on and off, while the doors are closed. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. Trunk Lamp The trunk lamp comes on when the trunk is opened and turns off when the trunk is closed. Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery’s temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery’s state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up. When the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging. If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage or a voltage display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you may see the voltage move up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed. The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator) may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power that is needed for very high electrical loads. A high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on, such as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power, whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories. 4-14 Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver. If so, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message might be displayed, such as BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW, or LOW BATTERY. If this message is displayed, it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-42. Battery Run-Down Protection The battery run-down feature is designed to protect the 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 automatically shuts the lamp off after 20 minutes. This prevents draining of the battery. To reactivate the interior lamps, do one of the following: • Open any door. • Press any Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter button. • Press the power door lock switch. • 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. There are two accessory power outlets, located on the center console below the climate controls. If the vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS), one accessory power outlet is in the center storage console and the other is 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: power outlet, the battery may drain causing the vehicle not to start or damage to the battery. This would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always unplug all electrical devices when turning off the vehicle. If electrical devices are left plugged into a 4-15 Certain electrical accessories are not compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer/retailer for additional information on the accessory power outlet. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to the vehicle can damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes. Check with your dealer/retailer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only. Improper use of the power outlet can cause 4-16 Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. For vehicles with the remote start feature, the climate control system functions as part of the remote start feature. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3-3. A. Fan Control B. Recirculation C. Temperature Control D. Outside Air E. Air Delivery Mode Control F. Air Conditioning G. Rear Window Defogger 9 (Fan Control): Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. The fan must be on to run the air conditioning compressor. Temperature Control: Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. When it is cold outside −18°C (0°F) or lower, use the engine coolant heater, if the vehicle has one, to quickly provide warmer air. An engine coolant heater warms coolant that the engine uses to warm the inside of the vehicle. For more information, see Engine Coolant Heater on page 3-23. Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to change the air delivery settings. Select from the following modes: H (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the air to the instrument panel and ﬂoor outlets. Some air may be directed toward the side windows. 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the side window outlets and windshield. - (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield and ﬂoor outlets, with some air directed to the side windows. When this mode is selected, the system automatically turns off recirculation and tuns the air conditioning compressor 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): This mode clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed 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. 4-17 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. : (Outside Air): Press the right side of the button to turn the outside air mode on. An indicator light comes on to show that it is on. Air from outside the vehicle circulates throughout the vehicle. The outside air mode can be used with all modes, except the recirculation mode. Press : again to cancel the recirculation mode. ? (Recirculation): Press the left side of the button to turn the recirculation mode on. An indicator light comes on to show that it is on. The air inside the vehicle is recirculated through the climate control system and throughout the vehicle, not from outside. This helps to limit the odors entering the vehicle and maximize air conditioning performance. The indicator light ﬂashes three times if you try to use recirculation in a mode that it can not be used in. Use this mode only when it is needed for comfort, since window fogging occurs if the air conditioning compressor is not engaged. Press ? 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 automatically defaults to outside air. 4-18 # (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning system on or off. An indicator light comes on to indicate that the air conditioning is on. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so sometimes a small amount of water drips under 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 the 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 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 the vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in the vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. < REAR: Press 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 80 km/h (50 mph), 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 turning off the engine. If the vehicle’s speed is maintained above 80 km/h (50 mph), the rear window defogger remains on once the button is pressed. If the 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 (RKE) System Operation on page 3-3. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid. Remote Vehicle Start If the 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/RUN. 4-19 Automatic Climate Control System If the vehicle has this system, the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be automatically controlled in the vehicle. A. Fan Control B. Air Conditioning C. Recirculation D. Outside Air E. Rear Window Defogger Automatic Operation F. Air Delivery Mode Control G. Display H. Temperature Control 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. 4-20 Use the steps below to place the climate control system in automatic mode: 1. Turn the fan knob and the air delivery 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 4°C (40°F). 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 the 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 w and x to adjust the temperature setting as necessary. If the temperature setting of 15°C (60°F) is chosen the system remains at the maximum cooling setting. If the temperature setting of 32°C (90°F) is chosen the system remains at the maximum heat setting. Choosing either maximum setting will not cause the vehicle to heat or cool 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 the 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 the vehicle has the remote start feature, the climate control display initially shows “RS” 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 7°C (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 The air delivery mode or fan speed can be manually adjusted. 9 (Off): Turns off the entire climate control system. Outside air still enters the vehicle, and is directed to the ﬂoor. This direction can be changed by adjusting the air delivery mode position. 9 (Fan Control): Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. x w Temperature Control: Press the up and down arrows to increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to change the air delivery settings. Select from the following modes: H (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel and ﬂoor outlets. 4-21 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the side window outlets and windshield. - (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air directed to the ﬂoor and windshield outlets. 0 (Defrost): This modes clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly. The system automatically controls the fan speed if AUTO mode is selected. If the outside temperature is 4°C (40°F) 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. : (Outside Air): Press the right side of the button to turn the outside air mode on. An indicator light comes on to show that it is on. Air from outside the vehicle circulates throughout the vehicle. The outside air mode can be used with all modes, except the recirculation mode. Press : again to cancel the recirculation mode. ? (Recirculation): Press the left side of the button to turn the recirculation mode on. An indicator light above the button comes on to show that it is on. The air inside the vehicle is recirculated through the climate control system and throughout the vehicle, not from outside. This helps to limit the odors entering the vehicle and maximize air conditioning performance. The recirculation mode cannot be used while in defrost, defog, or ﬂoor mode. If recirculation is selected while in these modes, the indicator light ﬂashes three times to let you know that it is not allowed. Use this mode only when it is needed for comfort, since window fogging occurs if the air conditioning compressor is not engaged. Press ? to cancel the auto recirculation feature. Each time the vehicle is started, the system reverts to the auto recirculation function. 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. 4-22 # (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning on or off. A light above the button comes 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 the 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 x or w to the desired temperature setting. In AUTO mode the system cools and dehumidiﬁes the air inside the vehicle. Also, the system maximizes 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, adjust the temperature to the desired setting. To use the automatic mode, turn the knob to AUTO and adjust the temperature by pressing x or w . Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. < (Rear): Press 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 on. If driving below 80 km/h (50 mph), 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. If the vehicle’s speed is maintained above 50 mph (80 km/h), the rear window defogger remains on once the button is pressed. If the 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. 4-23 Outlet Adjustment Rotate the instrument panel outlets and move the louvers on the outlets to change the direction and amount of airﬂow inside the vehicle. Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that can block the ﬂow of air into the vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors can adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively. • 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 Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there might be or there is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Some warning lights come on brieﬂy when the engine is started to indicate they are working. Gages can indicate when there might be or there is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gages shows there could be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous. 4-24 Instrument Panel Cluster United States Uplevel Version Shown, Canada similar 4-25 Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). 2.4L and 3.6L Engine shown, 3.5L and 3.9L Engine similar If the engine is operated with the Notice: tachometer in the shaded warning area, the vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area. Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far the 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 Transmission Operation on page 3-24. This vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer. Repair or replacement of the instrument panel cluster should only be performed by your dealer/retailer. Trip Odometer The trip odometer can display how far the vehicle has been driven since it was last reset. For more information see DIC Operation and Displays on page 4-40. 4-26 Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt, unless the driver safety belt is already buckled. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. The passenger safety belt light, located on the instrument panel, comes on and stays on for several seconds and then ﬂashes for several more. The safety belt light comes on and stays on for several seconds, then ﬂashes for several more. This chime and light are repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. This chime and light are repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver safety belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic device. To turn off the warning light and or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt. 4-27 Airbag Readiness Light The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for possible malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicates there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 2-59. The airbag readiness light ﬂashes for a few seconds when the engine is started. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed immediately. { WARNING: If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away. If there is a problem with the airbag system, an airbag Driver Information Center (DIC) message can also come on. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-42 for more information. 4-28 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 2-67 for important safety information. The 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 frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag are enabled (may inﬂate). If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbag. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer/retailer for service. United States Canada When the vehicle is started, 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 are using remote start to start the vehicle from a distance, 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 frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbags. { WARNING: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4-28 for more information, including important safety information. 4-29 Charging System Light This light comes on brieﬂy when the ignition key is turned to start, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. Brake System Warning Light The vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop the vehicle. For good braking both parts need to be working. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. The light should go out once the engine starts. If it stays on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the charging system. This light could indicate that there are problems with a generator drive belt, or that there is an electrical problem. Have it checked right away. If the vehicle must be driven a short distance with the light on, turn off accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. United States Canada This light should come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If it does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. 4-30 When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light also comes on when the parking brake is set. The light will stay on if the parking brake does not fully release. If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released, it means there is a brake problem. { WARNING: The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. The pedal can be harder to push, or the pedal could go closer to the ﬂoor. It could take longer to stop. Try turning off and restarting the vehicle one or two times, if the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 5-23. Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light The Antilock Brake System (ABS) light comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the ABS light stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 4-30. For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-42 for all brake related DIC messages. 4-31 Traction Off Light The light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS/ESC button. Electronic Stability Control Indicator/Warning OFF Light The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator/Warning OFF light comes on when ESC system is turned off. This light also comes on along with a DIC message, if there is a problem with the traction control system. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-6 for more information. See DIC for more information. Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator light comes on while the system is controlling the vehicle. For more information, see Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 5-5. 4-32 The system can be turned off by pressing and holding the Traction/ESC control button. This light, along with the appropriate Driver Information Center (DIC) messages, indicates when the ESC system is turned off. The ESC OFF light also comes on when there is a problem with the ESC system and the vehicle needs service. Check the DIC messages to determine if the light is ON because ESC is switched OFF, or if there is a fault with the ESC system. For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4-39. For more information, see Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 5-5. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This light comes on brieﬂy while starting the vehicle. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off. Notice: Driving with the engine coolant temperature warning light on could cause the vehicle to overheat. See Engine Overheating on page 6-35. The vehicle’s engine could be damaged, and it might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never drive with the engine coolant temperature warning light on. The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on when the engine has overheated. If this happens pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 6-35 for more information. United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, the light comes on and a chime sounds, the engine is too hot. It means that the engine coolant has overheated. See Engine Overheating on page 6-35. Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system, this light comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. 4-33 When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires is signiﬁcantly underinﬂated. A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center (DIC), can accompany the light. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-42 for more information. Stop and check the tires as soon as it is safe to do so. If a tire is underinﬂated, inﬂate to the proper pressure. See Tires on page 6-56 for more information. When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that there could be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light ﬂashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 6-66 for more information. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It ensures that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the check engine light comes on and stays on, while the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. 4-34 If the vehicle is continually driven with this Notice: light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle’s fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle’s emission controls and can cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 6-4. This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing: A misﬁre condition has been detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: • Reduce vehicle speed. • Avoid hard accelerations. • Avoid steep uphill grades. • If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park the vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps and see your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. An emission system malfunction might be corrected by doing the following: • Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling the Tank on page 6-11. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. 4-35 • If the vehicle has been driven through a deep puddle of water, the vehicle’s electrical system might be wet. The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. • Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and can cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. If one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. See Gasoline Octane on page 6-7. If none of the above have made the light turn off, your dealer/retailer can check the vehicle. The dealer/retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the vehicle pass an inspection: • The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on with the engine running, or if the key is in ON/RUN and the light is not on. • The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD II (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if the battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II system readiness, your dealer/retailer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. 4-36 This light comes on brieﬂy while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not ﬂowing through the engine properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and it might have some other system problem. Security Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle’s security system, see Content Theft-Deterrent on page 3-16. Oil Pressure Light { WARNING: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. 4-37 Cruise Control Light Fuel Gage The cruise control light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 4-7 for more information. Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. United States Canada The fuel gage shows how much fuel the vehicle has left, when the ignition is on. See Low Fuel Warning Light on page 4-39 for more information. An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 4-5 for more information. 4-38 Low Fuel Warning Light The DIC buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. This light, on the fuel gage, comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. To turn it off, add fuel to the fuel tank. Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC display gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s systems. The DIC is also used to display driver personalization menu modes and warning/status messages. All messages will appear in the DIC display, located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster. INFO (Information): Press this button to scroll through the vehicle information mode displays. r (Reset): Press this button to reset some vehicle information mode displays, select a personalization menu mode setting, or acknowledge a warning message. Press and hold the information and reset buttons at the same time for one second, then release the buttons to enter the personalization menu. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 4-47 for more information. 4-39 DIC Operation and Displays The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. The DIC has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons. The button functions are detailed in the following. Information Modes INFO (Information): Press this button to scroll through the following vehicle information modes: Outside Air Temperature The outside air temperature will be displayed at the same time as the Odometer and the Trip Odometer. The temperature outside of the vehicle will be displayed in either degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F). The outside air temperature appears on the left side of the DIC display and the odometer, or trip odometer, appears on the right side of the display. Odometer Press the information button until the outside air temperature and the odometer displays. This mode shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi). To change the DIC display to English or metric units, see “UNITS” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 4-47. 4-40 Trip Odometer Press the information button until the outside air temperature along with A or B displays. These modes show the current distance traveled since the last reset for each trip odometer in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi). Both odometers can be used at the same time. To reset the trip odometer to zero, press and hold the reset button for a few seconds while the desired trip odometer is displayed. FUEL RANGE Press the information button until FUEL RANGE displays. This mode shows the remaining distance you can drive without refueling in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi). 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. The FUEL RANGE mode cannot be reset. MPG (L/100 KM) AVG (Average) Press the information button until MPG (L/100 KM) AVG displays. This mode shows how many liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg) your vehicle is getting based on current and past driving conditions. To reset the average fuel economy, press and hold the reset button while MPG (L/100 KM) AVG is displayed. Average fuel economy is then calculated starting from that point. If the average fuel economy is not reset, it is continually updated each time you drive. MPG (L/100 KM) INST (Instantaneous) Press the information button until MPG (L/100 KM) INST displays. This mode shows the current fuel economy at a particular moment and changes frequently as driving conditions change. This mode shows the instantaneous fuel economy in liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). Unlike average fuel economy, this screen cannot be reset. AV (Average) SPEED Press the information button until AV SPEED displays. This mode shows the vehicle’s average speed in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). To reset the average vehicle speed, press and hold the reset button while AV SPEED is displayed. OIL LIFE Press the information button until OIL LIFE displays. 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 alerts you to change the oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Engine Oil on page 6-21 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 7-3. Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil change. See “How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System” under Engine Oil Life System on page 6-24. Tire Pressure On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), the pressure for each tire can be viewed in the DIC. The tire pressure is shown in either kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per square inch (psi). Press the information button until LF ## PSI (kPa) ## RF displays for the front tires. Press the information button again until LR ## PSI (kPa) ## RR displays for the rear tires. If a low tire pressure condition is detected by the system while driving, a message advising you to add air will appear in the display. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 6-64 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-42 for more information. 4-41 DIC Warnings and Messages These messages appear if there is a problem detected in one of your vehicle’s systems. A message clears when the vehicle’s condition is no longer present. To acknowledge a message and clear it from the display, press and hold any of the DIC buttons. If the condition is still present, the warning message comes 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, while the ignition is on, when the brake ﬂuid level is low. The brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster also comes on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 4-30 for more information. Have the brake system serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. 4-42 CHANGE OIL SOON This message displays when the life of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed. When this message is acknowledged and cleared from the display, the engine oil life system must still be reset separately. See Engine Oil Life System on page 6-24, Engine Oil on page 6-21, and Scheduled Maintenance on page 7-3 for more information. CHECK CARGO TOP If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop, this message displays if the cargo cover is not in place when operating the retractable hardtop. Open the trunk and make sure the cargo cover is secure and no objects are in contact with the cargo cover. See Trunk on page 3-11, Lowering the Retractable Hardtop on page 3-38, and Raising the Retractable Hardtop on page 3-41 for more information. CHECK GAS CAP This message displays if the fuel cap has not been fully tightened. Recheck the fuel cap to make sure that it is on properly. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the message off. CRUISE ENGAGED This message displays when the cruise control system is active. See Cruise Control on page 4-7 for more information. DOOR AJAR This message displays if one or more of the vehicle’s doors are not closed properly. Make sure that the door(s) are closed completely. ENGINE DISABLED This message displays if the starting of the engine is disabled. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately. ENG (Engine) PWR (Power) REDUCED This message displays to inform you that the vehicle has reduced engine power to avoid damaging the engine. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle’s ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on, but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. ESC (Electronic Stability Control) ACTIVE If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), this message displays and the ESC light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when ESC is assisting you with directional control of the vehicle. You may feel or hear the system working and see this message displayed in the DIC. Slippery road conditions may exist when this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. This message may stay on for a few seconds after ESC stops assisting you with directional control of the vehicle. This is normal when the system is operating. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 5-5 and Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light on page 4-32 for more information. ESC (Electronic Stability Control) OFF If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), this message displays and the ESC OFF light on the instrument panel cluster comes on solid when ESC is turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 5-5 and Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light on page 4-32 for more information. ICE POSSIBLE This message displays when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. Adjust your driving accordingly. 4-43 LOW WASHER FLUID This message displays when the vehicle’s windshield washer ﬂuid is low. Fill the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir to the proper level as soon as possible. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6-38. PARKING BRAKE This message displays if the parking brake is left engaged and you try to drive away. See Parking Brake on page 3-29 for more information. POWER STEERING This message displays if a problem has been detected with the electric power steering, if your vehicle has this feature. Have your vehicle serviced immediately by your dealer/retailer. SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays when there is a problem with the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately. KEY FOB BATT (Battery) LOW This message displays if the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter battery is low. Replace the battery in the transmitter. See “Battery Replacement” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3-3. LEARN COMPLETE On vehicles without the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system, this message displays when the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) has completed the tire learning process. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 6-66 for more information. LOW FUEL This message displays along with a low fuel warning light on the instrument panel cluster when your vehicle is low on fuel. Reﬁll the fuel tank as soon as possible. See Low Fuel Warning Light on page 4-39, Fuel on page 6-6, and Filling the Tank on page 6-11. LOW TRACTION If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS), this message displays when the system is actively limiting wheel spin. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. This message stays on for a few seconds after the system stops limiting wheel spin. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-6 for more information. 4-44 SERVICE ESC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) If your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), this message displays and a chime sounds if there has been a problem detected with ESC. The ESC light also appears on the instrument panel cluster. When this message displays, the system is not working. Adjust your driving accordingly. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 5-5 and Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light on page 4-32 for more information. If this message turns on while you are driving, pull off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully. Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off and then back on. If this message still stays on or turns back on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. Have the ESC inspected by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. SERVICE TRACTION If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS), this message displays and a chime sounds when the system is not functioning properly. The TCS light may also appears on the instrument panel cluster. When this message displays, the system is not working. Adjust your driving accordingly. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-6 and Traction Off Light on page 4-32 for more information. Have the system serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. SVC (Service) TIRE MONITOR On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays if a part on the TPMS is not working properly. The tire pressure light also ﬂashes and then remains on during the same ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Light on page 4-33. Several conditions may cause this message to appear. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6-67 for more information. If the warning comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. See your dealer/retailer. TIRE LEARN ON On vehicles without the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system, this message displays when the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is re-learning the tire positions on your vehicle. The tire positions must be re-learned after rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6-73, Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 6-66, and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 6-64 for more information. 4-45 TIRE LOW ADD AIR On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle’s tires is low on air. The low tire pressure warning light also comes on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 4-33. If this message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on the Tire Loading Information label. See Tires on page 6-56, Loading the Vehicle on page 5-18, and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 6-64. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See DIC Operation and Displays on page 4-40. TOP INOP (Inoperative) – TRUNK If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop, this message displays 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 3-11, Lowering the Retractable Hardtop on page 3-38, and Raising the Retractable Hardtop on page 3-41 for more information. TOP MOVE COMPLT (Complete) If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop, this message displays when the retractable hardtop has lowered or raised completely. See Lowering the Retractable Hardtop on page 3-38 and Raising the Retractable Hardtop on page 3-41 for more information. 4-46 TOP NOT ALLOWED If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop, this message displays if the retractable hardtop button is pressed while the vehicle is not in P (Park). Make sure that the vehicle is in P (Park) when operating the retractable hardtop. See Lowering the Retractable Hardtop on page 3-38 and Raising the Retractable Hardtop on page 3-41 for more information. TOP NOT SECURE If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop, this message displays 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 3-38 and Raising the Retractable Hardtop on page 3-41 for more information. TOP OVER TEMP (Temperature) If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop, this message displays 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 3-38 and Raising the Retractable Hardtop on page 3-41 for more information. TOP TOO COLD If your vehicle has a retractable hardtop, this message displays 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 3-38 and Raising the Retractable Hardtop on page 3-41 for more information. TRACTION OFF If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS), this message displays and the TCS light on the instrument panel cluster comes on solid when the system is turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-6 and Traction Off Light on page 4-32 for more information. Have the system serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. TRUNK AJAR This message displays when the trunk is not closed completely. Make sure that the trunk is closed completely. See Trunk on page 3-11 for more information. TRUNK NOT ALLOW This message will appear when attempting to open the trunk with the ignition on while the retractable hard top is down and stowed in the trunk. This is to protect the hardtop against any possible damage. The trunk can be opened once the hardtop is raised and secured. See Trunk on page 3-11, Lowering the Retractable Hardtop on page 3-38, and Raising the Retractable Hardtop on page 3-41 for more information. DIC Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle has personalization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to a preferred setting. All of the features listed may not be available on your vehicle. Only the features available will be displayed on the DIC. The default settings for the features were set when your vehicle left the factory, but may have been changed from their default state since that time. 4-47 To change feature settings, use the following procedure: Entering Personalization Menu

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