2003 Pontiac Grand PRIX Owners Manual

is disarmed.

Disarming with Your Key The alarm system will disarm when you use the key to unlock the doors. The red light will stop flashing when the system is disarmed. If you would like the key to disarm the alarm system, see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-43. PASS-Key@ 111 Your PASS-Key@ Ill system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. PASS-Key@ Ill uses a radio frequency transponder in the key that matches a decoder in your vehicle. PASS-Key@ 111 Operation Your vehicle is equipped with PASS-Key@ Ill (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key@ Ill is a passive theft-deterrent system. This means you don’t have to do anything special to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. When the PASS-Key@ Ill system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and fuel will stop being delivered to the engine. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes. When trying to start the vehicle if the engine does not start and the SECURITY light comes on, the key may have a damaged transponder. Turn the ignition off and try again.

If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-97. If the engine still does not start with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first key may be faulty. See your dealer who can service the PASS-Key@ Ill to have a new key made. In an emergency, contact Pontiac Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-5 for more information. It is possible for the PASS-Key@ Ill decoder to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up to 10 additional keys may be programmed for the vehicle. This procedure is for learning additional keys only. If all the currently programmed keys are lost or do not operate, you must see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key@ Ill to have keys made and programmed to the system. See your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key@ Ill to get a new key blank that is cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system.

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Canadian Owners: If you lose or damage your keys, only a GM dealer can service PASS-Key@ Ill to have new keys made. To program additional keys, you will need two current driver’s keys (black in color). You must add a step to the following procedure. After Step 2, repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the second current driver’s key (black in color). Then continue with Step 3. To program the new key do the following:

1. Verify that the new key has PK3 stamped on it. 2. Insert the master key in the ignition and start

the engine. If the engine will not start, see your dealer for service.

3. After the engine has started, turn the key to OFF,

and remove the key.

4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to RUN

within five seconds of removing the original key.

5. The SECURITY light will turn off once the key has been programmed. It may not be apparent that the SECURITY light went on due to how quickly the key is programmed.

6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 if additional keys are to

be programmed.

If you are ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key@ Ill system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key@ Ill system at this time. If you lose or damage your PASS-Key@ Ill key, see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key@ Ill to have a new key made.

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Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

New Vehicle Break-In

Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to five different positions. The ignition switch is located on the right side of the steering column.

Notice: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:

Don’t drive at any one speed - fast or slow - for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Don’t tow a trailer during break-in. See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index for more information.

A (ACCESSORY): This position lets you use things like the radio and windshield wipers while the engine is off. To use accessory, push in the key and turn it toward you. The steering wheel will stay locked.

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Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position - that’s a safety feature. To restart while you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Nofice: Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. Shift Lock Release This vehicle is equipped with an electric shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to do the following:

Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in PARK (P) with the shift lever button fully released. Prevent movement of the shift lever out of PARK (P) unless the ignition is in a position other than OFF or LOCK. The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of a dead or low voltage (less than 9 V) battery.

Notice: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? Turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of these works, then your vehicle needs service. B (LOCK): This position locks the ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s a theft-deterrent feature. It’s also the only position from which you can remove the key. C (OFF): This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like LOCK. Use OFF if you must have the vehicle pushed or towed. D (RUN): This position is where the key returns to after you start the vehicle. With the engine off, you can use RUN to display some of the warning and indicator lights. E (START): This position starts the engine. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s door while the ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY and the key is in the ignition. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) With Retained Accessory Power, (RAP), the power windows, audio system and sunroof will continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF and none of the doors are opened.

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If your vehicle has a dead battery or a battery with low voltage, there is an override access slot that will allow you to override the shift lock release.

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The override access slot is located on the upper right side of the console shift panel.

To use the slot, do the following:

1. Verify that the shift lever is in PARK (P) and that

the shift lever button is fully released.

2. Locate the override access slot on the upper right

side of the shift panel.

3. Remove the override access slot cap. 4. insert a key into the access slot, press in and hold. 5. Press the shift lever button in and hold. 6. Remove the key from the slot. 7. Pull the shift lever into the desired gear position. 8. Reinstall the override access slot cap. You will not be able to remove the key from the ignition unless the shift lever is in the PARK (P) position with the shift lever button fully released. Starting Your 3100 V6 Engine 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.

Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter.

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2. If your engine won’t start (or starts but then stops),

it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for not more than 15 seconds at a time. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.

Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly. Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn

your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.

Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter.

2. If it doesn’t start within 10 seconds, hold your key in

START for about 10 seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each try.

3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then

stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing. This time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds to clear the extra gasoline from the engine. After waiting about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure.

Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly.

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Engine Coolant Heater

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.

The cord is located below the engine air cleaner/filter near the coolant reservoir bottle. See Engine Comparfment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location.

3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 IO-volt AC outlet.

Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine coolant heater. In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (OOC), use of the coolant heater is not required.

Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord won’t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.

4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and

store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged.

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How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area.

Automatic Transaxle Operation

Maximum engine speed is limited when your vehicle is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to protect driveline components from improper operation. There are several different positions for the shift lever.

PARK (P): This position locks the front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start the engine because the vehicle can’t move easily.

It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See “Shifting Into Park (P)” in the Index. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

The automatic transaxle has a shift lever on the console between the seats. There is also a display of the gear positions on the instrument panel cluster near the speedometer and tachometer.

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Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You must fully apply the regular brakes and press the shift control button located on the front of the shift lever, before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. Release the shift lever button. Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P), being sure to press the shift lever button. See Shifting Out of Park (P) on page 2-30. REVERSE (R): Use this gear Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging the transaxle, see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, ice or Snow on page 4-32.

to back up.

NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when the vehicle is being towed.

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your enc_ e is “racing” (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don’t shift into a drive gear while your engine is racing.

Notice: Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting into a drive gear with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty.

(a):

AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re:

This position is for

Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator pedal all the way down.

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You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power. Notice: If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster, something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far that way, your vehicle can be damaged. So, if this happens, have your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you can use SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) for higher speeds. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, but it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@ ). Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE

(a):

When driving on hilly, winding roads.

When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears. When going down a steep hill.

When driving in non-highway scenarios (i.e. city streets, etc.).

SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. Notice: Don’t drive in SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles (40 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h), or you can damage your transaxle. Use THIRD (3) or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) as much as possible. Don’t shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h) or you can damage your engine.

FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is in FIRST (I), the transaxle won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Notice: If your front wheels won’t turn, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transaxle. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in position on a hill.

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Parking Brake

A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set, the ignition is on and the shift lever is not in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-37. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.

The parking brake is located to the left of the brake pedai near the driver’s door. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with the right foot. Push down on the parking brake pedal, with the left foot.

To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with the right foot and push the parking brake pedal with the left foot. When you lift the left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position.

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Shifting Into Park (P)

2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this:

It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and

set the parking brake.

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Press in and hold the shift lever button, located on the front of the shift lever. Push the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle.

3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).

Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock”. To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-28. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Runqing

It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with the engine running.

If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure the vehicle is in PARK (P) and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) (without first pushing the shift lever button). If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK (P).

into PARK (P), hold the

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Parking Over Things That Burn

Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) while the ignition is in RUN. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-24. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal down. Release the shift lever button. Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P), being sure to press the shift lever button.

1 ngL -.iat can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn.

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Engine Exhaust

Engine exhaust can A . It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if:

Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.

0 Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. e Your vehicle was damaged when driving

over high points on the road or over road debris.

CAUTION:

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Repairs weren’t done correctly. Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly.

If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle:

Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and

* Have your vehicle fixed immediately.

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Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever ha.-- to, here are som- ‘hings to know.

Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust.” Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust - with CO - can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See “Winter Driving” in the Index.

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It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P).

Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-28. If you are parking on a hill and if you’re pulling a trailer, also see Towing a Trailer on page 4-37.

Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lamps behind you, pull the lever located in the center of the bottom of the mirror toward you to the night position. To return the mirror back to the day position, push the lever away from you. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar@, Compass and Temperature Display

Your vehicle may have an automatic-dimming rearview mirror with a compass and temperature display and the Onstar@ system.

The mirror also has an eight-point compass and temperature display in the upper right corner on the mirror face and a three-button Onstar@ system. When the automatic dimming feature is turned on, the mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. A photocell on the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside. Another photocell built into the mirror face senses when headlamps are behind you. At night, when the glare is too bright, the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare. This change may take a few seconds. The mirror will return to its clear, daytime state when the glare is reduced. Mirror Operation

(On/Off): The button with this symbol is the on/off

button for the mirror functions such as automatic dimming and temperature display. It is the far left button located on the lower part of the mirror face. A light on the mirror will be lit while the feature is turned on.

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Temperature Display Press the on/off button to change the temperature display. You can select OF, "C, or turn the display off. Compass Operation There is a compass display in the window in the upper right corner of the mirror face. The compass displays a maximum of two characters. For example, NE is displayed for north-east. The compass may need to be calibrated. See "Compass Calibration" under Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display on page 2-34 for more information. The other three buttons are for the Onstar@ system. See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to Onstar@. See Onstar@ System on page 2-38 for more information about the services Onstar@ provides.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display

Your vehicle may have an automatic-dimming rearview mirror with a compass and temperature display. When turned on, this mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from headlamps behind you after dark. The mirror has an eight-point compass and temperature display in the upper right corner of the mirror face. The display shows the current outside temperature and the vehicle's current direction.

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Mirror Operation The automatic dimming feature is turned on or off by briefly pressing the COMP button located on the bottom of the mirror face. A light on the mirror w i l l be lit while the feature is turned on. It will go out while the feature is turned off. Temperature Display The TEMP button located on the bottom of the mirror face changes the temperature display. You can select OF, "C, or turn the display off. Compass Variance Press the COMP button once briefly to turn the compass on or off. When on, the display will show the compass direction, with a maximum of two characters. For example, NE is displayed for north-east. Compass Calibration Press and hold the COMP button down for six seconds to activate the compass calibration mode. If your vehicle has the optional mirror with the compass, temperature display and OnStar system, press the on/off button for nine seconds.

CAL will be displayed in the compass/temperature window on the mirror. The mirror can be calibrated in one of two ways: Drive the vehicle ir! circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until CAL is no longer displayed in the compass window.

0 Drive the vehicle on your everyday routine. (This method may take longer to calibrate).

Compass Variation Compass variance is the difference between earth's magnetic north and true geographic north. If not adjusted to account for compass variance, your compass could give false readings. The mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, such as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.

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To adjust for compass variance, do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone

number on the map.

2. Press and hold the COMP button for three seconds.

If your vehicle has the optional mirror with the compass, temperature display and Onstar@ system, press the on/off button for six seconds. Release the button when ZONE is displayed. The number shown is the current zone number.

3. Scroll through the zone numbers that appear in the

compass/temperature window on the mirror by pressing the COMP button or the on/off button. Once you find your zone number, release the button. After about four seconds, the mirror will return to the compass and temperature display, and the new zone number will be set.

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Outside Power Mirrors

The power mirror control is located near the driver’s window, on the armrest.

Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat.

A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

Turn the control counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror or clockwise to adjust the right mirror. Then move the control in the direction you want the mirror to go.

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Onstar@ System

Onstar@ uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and state of the art call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information and convenience services. An Onstar@ subscription plan is included in the price of your vehicle. You can easily upgrade or extend your Onstar@ services to meet your personal needs. A complete Onstar@ user's guide and the terms and conditions of the Onstar@ Subscription Service Agreement are included in your Onstar@-equipped vehicle's glove box literature. For more information, visit www.onstar.com, contact Onstar@ at 1 -888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or press the blue Onstar@ button to speak to an Onstar@ advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Onstar@' Services Onstar@ provides a number of service plans to closely meet your needs. Some of the services currently provided by Onstar@ are:

Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment

Emergency Services

Roadside Assistance Stolen Vehicle Tracking

AccidentAssist Remote Door Unlock

Remote Diagnostics

Onstar@ MED-NET (Requires separate activation and annual fee on some plans)

0 Online and Personal Concierge Services

Route Support

RideAssist Information and Convenience Services

Onstar@ Personal Calling With Onstar@ Personal Calling, you have a safer way to stay connected while driving. It’s a hands-free wireless phone that’s integrated into your vehicle. You can place calls nationwide using voice-activated dialing with no contracts, no roaming charges and no access fees. i o find out more about Onstar@ Personal Calling, refer to the Onstar@ owner’s guide in your vehicle’s glove box, or call Onstar@ at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1 -888-466-7827).

Onstar@ Virtual Advisor With Onstar@ Virtual Advisor you can listen to your favorite news, entertainment and information topics, such as traffic and weather reports, stock quotes and sports scores. You listen to your e-mail through your vehicle’s speakers, and reply with your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required prior to delivery of Onstar@ services and prepaid calling minutes are also required for Onstat-@ Personal Calling and Onstar@ Virtual Advisor use. Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www.onstar.com.

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Storage Areas

Glove Box Use your key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open, lift the right side of the latch. Overhead Console The overhead console has reading lamps and storage compartments including one for your garage door opener and one for sunglasses. Garage Door Opener Compartment You can store your garage door opener in the rear compartment of the overhead console, and operate it from this position. To install your garage door opener, follow these instructions:

1. Open the compartment by pressing the latch

forward. Remove the hook and loop patch.

2. Peel the protective backing from the hook and loop patch and press it firmly to the back of your garage door opener.

3. Be sure that the button on your garage door opener is centered above the area with raised lines on the compartment door. Make sure the button is facing down and press the opener firmly into place. 4. Add one peg at a time until your garage door opener

operates with the compartment door closed while pressing the button.

Sunglasses Storage Compartment The sunglasses storage compartment is the second compartment from the rear on the overhead console. To open the sunglasses storage compartment, press the release latch forward and pull the compartment down to the full open position. Center Console Storage Area To open the armrest storage area, pull up on the front edge of the latch. The console has cassette and CD storage. The center console also contains two cupholders. Below the center ashtray is an open storage compartment. In front of this, you may have a smaller compartment.

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Assist Handles An assist handle with a reading lamp is located over each rear side window. The handle can be used to help you get in or out of the vehicle. Press the reading lamp to turn it on. Press it again to turn it off. Purse or Litter Bag Holder On the front of the center console, to the right of the accessory power outlet, there is a hook that can be used to hold a purse or litter bag. Rear Storage Area If you have a trunk access panel, you will also have a pull down armrest that contains an open storage bin and two cupholders. Convenience Net The vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it on the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops.

The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads, which should be stored in the trunk as far forward as possible. You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you’re not using it. Trunk Access Panel If the vehicle has rear seat armrests, you will also have a trunk access panel.

This feature allows access to the trunk from the rear seat area. To use the trunk access panel, pull the rear armrest down, unlock the access panel with the ignition key and pull it down.

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Your vehicle may be equipped with a sunroof. The sunroof includes a sliding glass panel and a one-piece sunshade. The switch to control the sunroof is located in the headliner on the roof panel. The switch works only while the ignition is on or RAP is active. See Ignition Positions on page 2- 19. Vent: Push the rear of the switch once and the sunroof will open to the vent position only. You will need to open the sunshade by hand. Open/Express-Open: Push the rear of the switch a second time and the sunroof will open the remainder of the way. This is the express-open feature. Close: Push and hold the front of the switch until the sunroof motor stops. The sunshade must be closed by hand.

Sunroof

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Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle’s locks and lighting systems can be programmed with several different features. The features you can program depend on the options that came with your vehicle. The following chart shows the features that can be programmed. To determine which features your vehicle is equipped with, follow the steps listed for eatering the programming mode.

of

Sounded

Delayed

Illumination/ Number

Exit Chimes

Automatic Door Locks

Lighting

Feature

Last Door

Closed Locking/ Lockout Deterrent

Content

Theft

Arming/

Content Theft

Disarming fi

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Entering Programming Mode To program features, your vehicle must be in this programming mode. Follow these steps: 1. Turn the ignition key to LOCK or OFF. 2. Remove the MALL PGM fuse from the instrument panel fuse block. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-97.

3. Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY. 4. Count the number of chimes you

hear. You will

hear up to four chimes, depending on vehicle content. See “Vehicle Personalization’’ listed previously.

YOU can now program your choices. After programming a feature, you can exit the programming mode at any time. Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting With delayed illumination, the interior lamps will stay on for about 25 seconds after all doors are closed. With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on and stay on for about 25 seconds whenever you remove the key from the ignition.

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Programmable Modes

Mode 1: Both Features Off - The interior lamps will turn on or off at the same instant that a door is opened or closed. Mode 2: Delayed Illurnination Only -The interior lamps will stay on for about 25 seconds after all the doors are closed, or until you lock the doors. Mode 3: Exit Lighting Only -The interior lamps will come on whenever you remove the key from the ignition and stay on for about 25 seconds, or until you lock the doors.

Mode 4: Both Features On -This combines Modes 2 and 3. Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 4. The mode to which your vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following:

1. Follow the instructions for Entering Programming

Mode on page 2-44.

2. Turn the interior lamps thumbwheel all the way to

the right and then back slightly to the left.

3.

4.

5.

Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for. If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. Turn the interior lamps thumbwheel all the way to the right and then back slightly to the left again to change the current mode. Repeat Step 4 until you hear the number of chimes that matches the number of the mode you want.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. See Exiting Programming Mode on page 2-53. Automatic Door Locks With automatic door locks, all doors will automatically lock when you shift out of PARK (P) and automatically unlock when the ignition is turned to OFF.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: Both Features Off - Automatic door locking and unlocking are disabled. You will always need to lock your doors manually before driving to increase occupant safety.

All doors will lock when you press the power door lock switch rearward or when you press the LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). All doors will unlock when you press the power door lock switch forward or when you press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped).

Mode 2: Automatic Door Locking Only

Automatic Door Unlocking: The automatic door unlock feature is turned off. Automatic Door Locking: Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the driver’s door closed, all doors will lock automatically.

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To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following: 1. Follow the instructions for Entering Programming

Mode on page 2-44.

2. Press LOCK on the power door lock switch. 3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number

of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for. If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 4. Press LOCK on the power door lock switch again to

change the current mode.

5. Repeat Step 4 until you hear the number of chimes

that matches the mode you want.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. See Exiting Programming Mode on page 2-53.

Mode 3: Automatic Unlocking with the Ignition Off

Automatic Door Unlocking: Turn off the ignition with the transaxle in PARK (P) and all doors will unlock automatically. Automatic Door Locking: Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the driver’s door closed and all doors will lock automatically.

Mode 4: Automatic Unlocking and Locking with Transaxle in PARK (P)

Automatic Door Unlocking: Shift into PARK (P) with the ignition on and all doors will unlock automatically.

4 Automatic Door Locking: Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the driver’s door closed and all doors will lock automatically.

Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 3. The mode to which your vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory.

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Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout Protection With the last door closed locking and lockout prevention features, your vehicle will do the following:

If you leave your key in the ignition and leave the driver’s door open, you won’t be able to use the power door lock switches to lock the doors.

9 The doors will not lock when you press LOCK on

the driver’s door arm rest or the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped) while any door is open. Instead, you will hear three chimes which let you know that the last door closed locking feature is in operation. Five seconds after all the doors are closed, all the doors will automatically lock.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: Both Features Off - Doors will always lock immediately when you press LOCK on the driver’s door armrest or the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped.

Mode 2: Lockout Prevention Only - If you leave your key in the ignition with the driver’s door open, you will not be able to lock the doors using your power locks. Mode 3: Last Door Closed Locking Only - If the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped, is used to lock the vehicle while any door is open and the key is out of the ignition, you will hear three chimes. The doors will not lock. Five seconds after the last door is closed, all doors will lock. Mode 4: Both Features On - This combines Modes 2 and 3. Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 4. The mode to which your vehicle was programmed may have changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following:

1. Follow the instructions for Entering Programming

Mode on page 2-44.

2. Press UNLOCK on the driver’s door armrest or the

unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter.

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3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number

of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for. If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 4. Press UNLOCK again to change the current mode. 5. Repeat Step 4 until you hear the number of

chimes that matches the mode you want.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. See Exiting Programming Mode on page 2-53. Remote Driver Unlock Control With the remote driver’s unlock control feature, if equipped, you can program your vehicle to do the following:

When you press UNLOCK on your remote keyless entry transmitter, the driver’s door will unlock, and when you press UNLOCK on your remote keyless entry transmitter again within five seconds, all doors will unlock.

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Programmable Modes Mode 1: Remote All Doors Unlock - When you press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter once, all doors will unlock Mode 2: Remote Driver’s Door and All Doors Unlock - When you press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter once, the driver’s door will unlock. If you press UNLOCK again within five seconds, all doors will unlock. Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which your vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following:

1. Follow the instructions for Entering Programming

Mode on page 2-44.

2. Press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry

transmitter.

3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number

of chimes tells you which mode the vehicle is set for. If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.

4. Press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter again to change the current mode.

5. Repeat Step 4 until you hear the number of chimes

that matches the mode you want.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. See Exiting Programming Mode on page 2-53. Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation With the remote lock and unlock confirmation feature, if equipped, you can program your vehicle to do the following:

When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock your vehicle, your headlamps will flash to let you know the command has been received. If you press LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter again within five seconds, the horn will sound briefly and the headlamps will flash to let you know your vehicle is locked. When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock your vehicle, your headlamps will flash to let you know the command has been received.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: Both Features Off - Remote lock and unlock confirmation are disabled. Mode 2: Exterior Lamps Flash Only 0 Remote Lock Confirmation: When you use the

remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the vehicle, the headlamps will flash to let you know the command is received. Remote Unlock Confirmation: When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the vehicle or open the trunk, the headlamps will flash to let you know when the command is received.

Mode 3: Exterior Lamps Flash and Horn Sound

the

Remote Lock Confirmation: When you use remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the vehicle, the horn will sound briefly and the headlamps will flash to let you know the command is received. Remote Unlock Confirmation: When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the vehicle or open the trunk, the headlamps will flash to let you know the command is received.

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Mode 4: Exterior Lamps and Horn Sound - on second LOCK press only.

Remote Lock Confirmation: When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the vehicle, the headlamps will flash to let you know the command is received. The horn will sound briefly and the headlamps will flash if you press the LOCK button again within five seconds. Remote Unlock Confirmation: When you use remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the vehicle or open the trunk, the headlamps will flash to let you know the command is received.

the

Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 4. The mode to which your vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following:

1. Follow the instructions for Entering Programming

Mode on page 2-44.

2. Press the LOCK button on the remote keyless entry

transmitter.

3.

4.

5.

Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes tells you which mode the vehicle is set for. If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. Press LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter again to change the current mode. Repeat Step 4 until you hear the number of chimes that matches the number of the mode you want.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. See Exiting Programming Mode on page 2-53.

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Content Theft-Deterrent System ‘lour vehicle is equipped with a content theft-deterrent alarm system. Once armed, the system will go off if someone tries to enter the vehicle without using the remote keyless entry transmitter or the correct key, or when someone turns the ignition on with an incorrect key. The horn will sound, and your vehicle’s headlamps will flash for about two minutes. Programmable Modes

Mode 1: Not Used Mode 2: Content Theft On - If anyone tampers with the trunk lock or opens a door while the content theft-deterrent system is armed, an alarm will sound and the headlamps will flash for up to two minutes. Mode 3: Content Theft Off - The content theft-deterrent system is always disarmed.

Mode 4: Not Used Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which your vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory.

To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following: 1. Follow the instructions for Entering Programming

MOdC

page 2-44.

2. Turn the parking lamps on, then off. 3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number

of chimes tells you which mode the vehicle is set for. If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 4. Turn the parking lamps on, then off again to change

the current mode.

5. Repeat Step 4 until you hear the number of chimes

that matches the number of the mode you want.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. See Exiting Programming Mode on page 2-53.

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Arming and Disarming the Content Theft-Deterrent System To arm and disarm the content theft-deterrent system, if equipped, the system must be turned on by using Mode 2 listed previously in this section under Content Theft-Deterrent System on page 2-51. With the arming and disarming feature, you can do the following:

lock the doors using

Arm the system when you either power door lock switch while any door is open and the key is removed from the ignition. Arm the system when you lock the doors with your remote keyless entry transmitter and the key is removed form the ignition.

0 Disarm the system when you unlock the doors with

your key or remote keyless entry transmitter.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: Power Door Lock Switch Arming Off

The content theft-deterrent system will arm when you lock the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter, The key must be removed from the ignition when you lock the doors or the content theft-deterrent system will not arm.

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The content theft-deterrent system will disarm when you unlock the doors with the keys or the remote keyless entry transmitter.

Mode 2: Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Arm/Disarm Only

The content theft-deterrent system will arm when you lock the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter. The key must be removed from the ignition when you lock the doors or the content theft-deterrent system will not arm. The content theft-deterrent system will disarm when you unlock the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter.

While this mode provides increased security, it can be a problem if the remote keyless entry transmitter is damaged, lost or if it fails to operate for any reason while the content theft-deterrent system is armed. The content theft-deterrent system must be disarmed for the engine to run and while in Mode 2, the key can no longer disarm the system. If your vehicle is equipped with the Onstar@ system, Onstar@ will not be able to remotely unlock your vehicle if it has been programmed to Mode 2.

Mode 3: Standard Arming and Disarming

The content theft-deterrent system will arm when you lock the doors using either power door lock switch while any door is open and the key is removed from the ignition. The content theft-deterrent system will arm when you lock the doors with your remote keyless entry transmitter. The key must be removed from the ignition when you lock the doors or the content theft-deterrent system will not arm. The content theft-deterrent system will disarm when you unlock the doors with the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter.

Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 1. The mode to which your vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following:

1. Follow the instructions for Entering Programming

Mode on page 2-44.

2. Insert a second

ignition key fully into any door key

cylinder and turn it to the unlock position. This step is necessary to prevent accidental programming of this feature to Mode 2.

Do not program this feature to Mode 2 without first reading the note contained in the description for that mode. The door key lock cylinder must remain in the unlock position during Steps 2 through 4. Press the horn symb~l on the remote keyless entry transmitter. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes tells you which mode the vehicle is set for. If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. Press the horn symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter again to change the current mode. Repeat Step 5 until you hear the number of chimes that matches the mode you want. Remove the key from the door key cylinder.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7 , The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions at the end of this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. See “Exit Programming Mode” following. Exiting Programming Mode To exit programming mode, turn the key from ACCESSORY to OFF and put the MALL PGM fuse back into the instrument panel fuse block.

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& NOTES

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Section 3

Instrument Panel

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-3-2 -3-3

Flashers

Instrument Panel Overview .......................... ...............................

Warning Hazard ................................... 3.4 Other Warning Devices Horn ............................................................. 3.4 Tilt Wheel ..................................................... 3.4 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......................... 3.5 Exterior Lamps ............................................. 3.10 Interior Lamps .............................................. 3.12 Head-Up Display (HUD) ................................. 3-15 Accessory Power Outlets ............................... 3.18 Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop) ......... 3.19 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ........................ 3-19 Climate Controls ............................................ 3.20 Dual Climate Control System .......................... 3.20 Outlet Adjustment ......................................... 3.22 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ............. 3.23 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................ 3.24 Speedometer and Odometer ........................... 3.25 Tachometer ................................................. 3.25 Safety Belt Reminder Light ............................. 3.26 ................................ 3-26 Air Bag Readiness Light Charging System Light .................................. 3.27 Brake System Warning Light ......................... -3-28 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ............. 3.29 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...... 3.29 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ........ -3-30

Low Traction Light ....................................... -3-30 Engine Coolant Temperature 'Warning Light ...... 3.31 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage .................. 3-31 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................ -3-32 Oil Pressure Light ........................................ -3-35 Low Oil Level Light ....................................... 3-36 Security Light ............................................... 3-36 Fuel Gage ................................................... 3-37 Low Fuel Warning Light ................................. 3-37 Driver Information Center (DE) ....................... 3-38 ..... 3-40 Trip Computer ................................... Control Buttons ............................................ 3-42 Functions .................................................... 3-42 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-44 Setting the Time ........................................... 3-44 Radio with Cassette ...................................... 3-45 Radio with CD (Base Level) ........................... 3-48 Radio with CD (Up Level) .............................. 3-51 Theft-Deterrent Feature .................................. 3-54 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ....................... 3-56 Understanding Radio Reception ...................... 3-57 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ................. 3-58 Care of Your CDs ......................................... 3-59 Care of Your CD Player ................................ 3-59 Backglass Antenna ....................................... 3-59

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Instrument Panel Overview

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The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Side Window Defogger Outlets B. Fog Lamps Switch C. Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever D. Instrument Panel Cluster E. Hazard Warning Button F. Horn G. Trip Computer (If Equipped) and/or Driver

Information Center (DIC) H. Instrument Panel Outlets I. Interior Lamps Control J. Exterior Lamps Control K. Tilt Steering Wheel Control L. Audio Steering Controls (If Equipped) M. Head Up Display (HUD) Controls (Option) N. Climate Controls 0. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter P. Audio System Q. Glove Box R. Instrument Panel Fuse Block

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 signa! !amps will flash or! and off.

The hazard warning flasher button is located on top of the steering column.

The hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Press the button to make your 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 and brake lamps won’t work.

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Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (I00 m) behind your vehicle. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle, or you can lower it so that you’re more comfortable while driving.

The lever to adjust it is located on the left side of the steering column, below the turn signaVmultifunction lever.

To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

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Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever

The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following:

Turn and Lane Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass Feature

0 Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control

For information on the exterior lamps, see Exterior Lamps on page 3-10. 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 to its original position 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 to its original position when you release it.

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As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrow flashes faster than normal, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and then check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-97. A chime will sound if you leave the turn signal on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km). Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low-beam to high-beam, or high to low, pull the multifunction lever all the way toward you. Then release it.

When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster will appear. While the high-beam headlamps are on, the fog lamps will not illuminate.

If your vehicle is equipped with the Head-Up-Display (HUD), an arrow will appear in the display area to indicate that the high beams are on. See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-75 for more information. Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are in the automatic or off position. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, then release it. If the headlamps are in the automatic position or on low-beam, the high-beam headlamps will turn on and the high-beam indicator on the instrument panel cluster will come on. They will stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you. Release the lever to return to the initial position. If your vehicle is equipped with the Head-Up-Display (HUD), an arrow will appear in the display area to indicate that the high beams are on.

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Windshield Wipers To operate the windshield wipers, turn the band marked WIPER located on the multifunction lever, upward or downward.

MIST: Turn the band to MIST for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the windshield wipers start, then let it go. The windshield wipers will stop after one cycle. For more cycles, hold the band on MIST longer.

OFF: Turn the band to OFF to turn the windshield wipers off. DELAY (Delayed Wiping): Turn the band upward to choose one of the five delay settings. For longer periods of time between wiper blade cycles, select a low setting. For shorter periods of time between wiper blade cycles, select a higher setting. The further the band is turned upward, the longer the delay between wiper cycles. LOW: Turn the band to LOW for steady wiping at a low speed. HIGH: Turn the band to HIGH for steady wiping at a high speed.

Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If the blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overioad the wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. Windshield Washer 0 PUSH: Press the paddle with the word PUSH and the washer symbol on it, located on top of the multifunction lever, to spray washer fluid on the windshield. The wipers will clear the windshield ana then either stop or return to the se’ -peed.

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

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Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply the brakes, the cruise control shuts off.

Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use you’r cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t use cruise control on slippery roads.

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If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system on the 3800 Supercharged V6 engine or the enhanced traction system on the 3100 V6 and 3800 V6 engine begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4- 10 or Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-1 1. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on. Setting Cruise Control

If you leave your cruise control on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control.

1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Push in the SET button at the end of the

multifunction lever and release it.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set the cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more again, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) briefly. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed:

Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Push in the §ET button, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to R/A briefly and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. The accelerate feature will only work after you set the cruise control speed by pushing the SET button.

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

Push in the SET button until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, push the SET button briefly. Each time you do this, you’ll go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.

Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills.

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Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:

Step lightly on the brake pedal, or move the cruise switch to OFF.

Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, or shift into PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), the cruise control set speed memory is erased. Exterior Lamps

The exterior lamp has three positions. OFF: Turning the control to this position, turns off all lamps, except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). pf (Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps, together with the following:

Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamp Instrument Panel Lights

The exterior lamp control is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel.

4 20 (Headlamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s door when you turn the ignition switch to LOCK or ACCESSORY with the lamps on.

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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) / Automatic Headlamp System Daytime Running Lamps (BRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of y ~ u r vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it isn’t covered. The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met:

The ignition is on, the exterior lamps control is off, the transaxle is not in PARK (P) and the parking brake is released.

When the DRL are on, only your low-beam headlamps, at a reduced brightness, will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t be lit up either. When it’s dark enough outside, your headlamps will change to full brightness. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on. When it’s bright enough outside, the headlamps will go out, and your low-beam headlamps will change to the reduced brightness of DRL. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake while the ignition is in OFF or LOCK. Then start your vehicle. The DRL will stay off until you shift out of PARK (P) and release the parking brake. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamps system when you need it.

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Fog Lamps

The fog lamps switch is located on the upper corner of the instrument panel, to the left of the instrument panel cluster. For this feature to work the exterior lamps control must be on. To turn the fog lamps on, press the right side of the fog lamp switch. A light will glow in the switch to let you know that they are on. Press the left side of the switch to turn the fog lamps off.

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Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights.

The thumbwheel for this feature is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel.

Turn the thumbwheel to the right to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights and to the left to decrease the brightness.

Courtesy Lamps When a door is open, the courtesy lamps will automatically come on. You can also turn these lamps on by manually turning the interior lamps thumbwheel all the way to the right. Entry Lighting The entry lighting feature illuminates the interior of the vehicle before you enter. The interior lamps will come on for 40 seconds when you unlock the doors using the remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped) and the ignition is in LOCK or OFF. After 40 seconds have elapsed, the interior lamps will slowly fade out. The lamps will fade out before 40 seconds have elapsed if you do the following:

Lock all doors using the remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). Lock the doors using the power door lock switch. When any door is opened, entry lighting is canceled. The interior lamps will stay on while any door is opened and slowly fade out when all doors are closed.

The interior lamps may stay on for up to 25 seconds after all doors have been closed if they have not been locked. See Delayed lllumination and Exit Lighting on page 2-44. Delayed Lighting The delayed lighting feature will continue to illuminate the interior of the vehicle for 25 seconds after all the doors have been closed so that you can find the ignition and buckle the seat belt at night. Delayed lighting will not occur while the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY. After 25 seconds have elapsed, the interior lamps will slowly fade out. The lamps will fade out before the 25 seconds have elapsed if you do any of the following:

Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY. Lock all doors using the remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). Lock the doors using the power door lock switch. To turn delayed lighting feature off or on, see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-43.

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Delayed Exit Lighting For exiting the vehicle at night, the vehicle is equipped with the delayed exit lighting feature. The interior lamps will illuminate for up to 25 seconds when you remove the key from the ignition. After 25 seconds have elapsed, the interior lamps will slowly fade out. The lamps will fade out before the 25 seconds have elapsed if you do any of the following:

Insert the key and turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY. Lock all doors using the remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). Lock the doors using the power door lock switch.

When any door is opened, delayed exit lighting is canceled. The interior lamps will stay on while any door is opened and will slowly fade out when all the doors are closed. The interior lamps may stay on for up to 25 seconds after all the doors have been closed if they have not been locked. See Delayed Illumination and Exit lighting on page 2-44. To turn the delayed exit lighting feature off or on, see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-43.

Overhead Console Reading Lamps Your vehicle may have reading lamps on the overhead console. These lamps will turn on when you open the doors. When the doors are closed, push the button next to each lamp to turn them on and off. The overhead console also contains an open storage bin. Front Reading Lamps If the vehicle has the optional sunroof, you will have reading lamps in front of the sunroof switch located on the headliner. These lamps will come on when you open the doors. The lamps can be turned on and off manually by pressing the button behind each reading lamp when the doors are closed. Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps Your vehicle may have reading lamps on each rear assist handle. Press the reading lamp to turn it on. Press it again to turn it off.

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Battery Run-Down Protection

Head-Up Display (HUD)

Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery in case you accidentally leave the interior, trunk or underhood lamps on. If you leave any of these lamps on while the ignition is in LOCK or OFF, they will automatically turn off after 10 minutes. The lamps won’t come back on again until you do one of the following:

Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY. Turn the interior lamps thumbwheel completely to the right, then back slightly to the left. Open (or close and reopen) a door that

is closed.

If the vehicle has less than 15 miles (25 km) on the odometer, the battery saver will turn off the lamps after only three minutes.

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.. :he HUD imag- .s too bri, your field of view, it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it’s dark outside. Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your field of view.

If your vehicle is equipped with the Head-Up Display (HUD), you can see the speedometer reading (in English or metric units) and a brief display of the current radio station or CD track, displayed “through” the windshield.

When you sit up straight in your seat, the HUD image will appear straight ahead near the front bumper.

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The HUD also shows the following lights when they are lit on the instrument panel cluster:

To adjust the HUD so you can see it properly do the following:

Turn Signal Indicators High-Beam Indicator Symbol Low Fuel Symbol

The HUD will display CHECK GAGES when the following items are lit on the instrument panel cluster:

Oil Warning Symbol Coolant Temperature Symbol Charging System Symbol

When the ignition key is turned to RUN, the entire HUD image will come on. Then the Head-Up Display will operate normally. Notice: Although the HUD image appears to be near the front of the vehicle, do not use it as a parking aid. The HUD was not designed for that purpose. If you try to use it as such, you may misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle. When the HUD is on, the speedometer reading will be displayed continually. The current radio station or CD track number will only be displayed for three seconds after the radio or CD track status changes. This will happen whenever one of the radio controls is pressed, either on the radio itself or on the optional steering wheel controls.

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1. Adjust your seat, if necessary, to a comfortable

position.

2. Start the engine and adjust the HUD controls located on the instrument panel, to the right of the steering wheel. Move the DIM thumbwheel up or down to adjust brightness.

Care of the HUD

3. Press the top of the UP/DN switch until the HUD image stops moving. Then press the bottom of the switch until the image is as low as possible but in full view. 4. Move the DIM thumbwheel down ur;til the HUD image is no brighter than necessary. To turn the HUD off, move the DIM thumbwheel all the way down.

If the sun comes out, it becomes cloudy, or if you turn on your headlamps, you may need to adjust the HUD brightness again. The HUD will automatically dim when the headlamps change from the DRL mode to full intensity. Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see.

Push the ENG/MET button on the trip calculator, located above the audio controls on the trip computer (if equipped) on the instrument panel, to switch the HUD display between English to metric.

Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove any dirt or film that reduces the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image. To clean the HUD, spray household glass cleaner on a soft, clean cloth. Wipe the HUD lens gently, then dry it. Do not spray cleaner directly on the lens because the cleaner could leak into the unit.

If your vehicle is not equipped with the trip calculator, you cannot change the display.

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If You Can’t See the HUD Image When the Ignition Is On

Is anything covering the HUD unit? Is the HUD dimmer setting bright enough? Is the HUD image adjusted to the proper height? Still no HUD image? Check the fuse in the instrument panel fuse block. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-97.

If the HUD Image Is Not Clear

Is the HUD image too bright? Are the windshield and HUD lens clean?

The windshield is part of the HUD system. If you ever need a new windshield, be sure to get one designed for HUD. If you don’t, the HUD image may look blurred and out of focus. Accessory Power Outlets Your vehicle has a 12-volt outlet which can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone, a compact disc player, etc. It is located on the passenger’s side, near the floor.

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Remove the tethered cap to use the outlet. When not using the outlet, be sure to cover it with the protective cap.

The accessory power outlet will only operate while the ignition is on and for a few minutes after turning the ignition off. If you would like to operate an accessory an extended period of time, see your dealer for more information.

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