2005 Pontiac Grand PRIX Owners Manual

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2-35 Outside Convex Mirror {CAUTION: 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. The passenger’s outside rearview mirror is convex. The surface is curved so more area can be seen from the driver’s seat. It also make things look farther away than they really are. OnStar® System OnStar® uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. A complete OnStar® user’s guide and the terms and conditions of the OnStar® Subscription Service Agreement are included in the vehicle’s glove box literature. For more information, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstarcanada.com. Contact OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or press the OnStar® button to speak to an OnStar® advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www.onstar.com or www.onstarcanada.com. OnStar® Services For new vehicles equipped with OnStar®, the Safe and Sound Plan is included for the ﬁrst year. You can extend this plan beyond the ﬁrst year, or upgrade to the Directions and Connections Plan to meet your needs. For more information, press the OnStar® button to speak with an advisor. 2-36 Safe and Sound Plan (cid:127) Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment (cid:127) Emergency Services (cid:127) Roadside Assistance (cid:127) Stolen Vehicle Tracking (cid:127) AccidentAssist (cid:127) Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert (cid:127) Remote Diagnostics (cid:127) Online Concierge Directions and Connections Plan (cid:127) All Safe and Sound Plan Services (cid:127) Driving Directions (cid:127) RideAssist Information and Convenience Services OnStar® Personal Calling As an OnStar® subscriber, the Personal Calling capability is available if your hand-held cell phone is lost, forgotten, or has a low battery. It is a hands-free wireless phone that is integrated into the vehicle. Calls can be placed nationwide using simple voice commands with no additional contracts and no additional roaming charges. To ﬁnd out more about OnStar® Personal Calling, refer to the OnStar® user’s guide in the vehicle’s glove box or visit www.onstar.com or www.onstarcanada.com; or speak with an OnStar® advisor by pressing the OnStar® button or by calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). OnStar® Virtual Advisor Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar® Personal Calling that uses minutes to access up-to-date weather and traffic reports for your area, news and sports updates, stock quotes, entertainment and more. You are also able to listen and reply to your E-mail through your vehicle’s audio system. Customize your information proﬁle at www.myonstar.com. See the OnStar® user’s guide for more information. 2-37 (cid:127) Storage Areas Cupholder Installation Glove Box Open the glove box by lifting up on the lever. Close the glove box with a ﬁrm push. Cupholder(s) There are two cupholders in the front of the center console. Your vehicle may also have a rear cupholder that you can install using the following process: Align the rear cupholder to the console and snap into place. 2-38 Cupholder Removal Overhead Console The overhead console has two reading lamps. Press the sides of each lens to turn the reading lamps on or off. You can remove the cupholder by unsnapping the rear cupholder from the console. If the vehicle does not have an overhead console, it will have a dome light located in the front of the headliner. Sunglasses Storage Compartment Your vehicle may have a storage compartment located to 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. 2-39 Front Seat Storage Net Assist Handles If the vehicle has a fold-ﬂat front passenger seat, a storage net is attached to the seatback. It cannot be removed from the seat. The vehicle has lighted assist handles located above the rear doors. They can be used to help passengers enter and exit the vehicle. The lamps on the handles will come on automatically when a door is opened, and turn off when the door is closed. If the lamps have grooves on each lens, they can manually be turned on or off by pressing the sides. Your vehicle may have a rear coat hook available under the rear assist handle on each side of the vehicle. Convenience Net The vehicle may have a convenience net located on the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over. Center Console Storage Area To open the armrest storage area, pull up on the latch located on the front drivers side of the storage area. The storage area may have a cassette/compact disc holder. In front of the ashtray is an open storage compartment. 2-40 The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store those in the trunk as far forward as possible. Unhook the net so that it will lie ﬂat when not in use. Sunroof Uplevel Version Shown If the vehicle has a sunroof, it includes a sliding glass panel and a sunshade. The switch to control the sunroof is located in the headliner. The switch works only while the ignition is on or in ACC, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is on. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-22. Vent: Open the sunshade by hand. Push the switch toward the rear of the vehicle once and the sunroof will open to the vent position. Push the switch forward to close. Open/Express-Open: Push the switch toward the rear of the vehicle a second time and the sunroof will open the remainder of the way. The sunshade will open with the sunroof if the switch is pushed toward the rear of the vehicle twice. Close: Push and hold the front of the switch until the sunroof motor stops. The sunshade must be closed by hand. 2-41 ✍ NOTES 2-42 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-5 Other Warning Devices ...................................3-6 Horn .............................................................3-6 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-6 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ........................3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..................3-8 Flash-to-Pass .................................................3-8 Windshield Wiper Lever ...................................3-9 Cruise Control ..............................................3-10 Exterior Lamps .............................................3-14 Headlamps on Reminder ................................3-15 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .......................3-15 Fog Lamps ..................................................3-16 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ........................3-17 Interior Lamps ..............................................3-17 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-17 Courtesy Lamps ...........................................3-18 Entry Lighting ...............................................3-18 Delayed Entry Lighting ...................................3-18 Delayed Exit Lighting .....................................3-19 Front Reading Lamps ....................................3-19 Overhead Console Reading Lamps .................3-19 Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps ................3-19 Battery Run-Down Protection ..........................3-20 Head-Up Display (HUD) .................................3-20 Accessory Power Outlets ...............................3-24 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ........................3-25 Climate Controls ............................................3-26 Climate Control System .................................3-26 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...........3-29 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-33 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-33 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-35 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-36 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-37 Tachometer .................................................3-37 Safety Belt Reminder Light .............................3-38 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-38 Up-Shift Light ...............................................3-39 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-40 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .............3-41 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ......3-42 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light .........3-42 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ......3-43 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-43 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-44 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-47 Fog Lamp Light ............................................3-47 Cruise Control Light ......................................3-48 Highbeam On Light .......................................3-48 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-48 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-49 DIC Controls and Displays DIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) .......................................3-49 (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) ................3-57 DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-69 Audio System(s) .............................................3-92 Setting the Time ...........................................3-93 Radio with CD (Base Level) ...........................3-93 Radio with CD (MP3) ..................................3-104 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................3-118 Navigation/Radio System ..............................3-132 Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................3-132 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ......................3-133 Radio Reception .........................................3-134 Care of Your CDs .......................................3-134 Care of Your CD Player ...............................3-134 Backglass Antenna ......................................3-134 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............3-135 Chime Level Adjustment ...............................3-135 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Side Window Defogger Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-33. B. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-33. C. Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-14. D. TAP-Shift™ Control (If Equipped). See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-25. E. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-5. F. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-36. G. Windshield Wiper Lever. See Windshield Wiper Lever on page 3-9. H. Ignition. See Ignition Positions on page 2-22. I. Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-49. J. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-92. K. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-133. L. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-10. M. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever, on Steering Column. See Tilt Wheel on page 3-6. N. Interior Lamps Brightness Control. See Interior Lamps on page 3-17. O. Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on page 3-10. P. Climate Controls. See Climate Control System on page 3-26. Q. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-38. R. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-104. Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on top of the steering column. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key is not in the ignition. 3-5 Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel enables the position of the steering wheel to be adjusted. The lever that lets the steering wheel tilt is located on the outboard side of the steering column. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. Press the button again to turn the ﬂashers off. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, your turn signals will not work. Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Horn Press the vehicle’s steering wheel pad to sound the horn. To tilt the steering wheel, hold it and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable driving position and release the lever to lock it into place. Tilt the steering wheel to the highest position to give more room when exiting and entering the vehicle. 3-6 Turn and Lane-Change Signals To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. The lever returns automatically when the turn is complete. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. If the vehicle is equipped with the Head-Up-Display (HUD), the turn signals will appear in the HUD area when making turns or lane changes. See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-20 for more information. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is complete. The lever returns to its original position when it is released. Arrows that ﬂash rapidly when signaling for a turn or lane change may be caused by a burned-out signal bulb. Other driver’s will not see the signal. Replace burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible accidents. See Replacement Bulbs on page 5-56, Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps on page 5-53, and Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps on page 5-54. Also, check the fuse for burned-out bulbs if a turn signal arrow fails to work when signaling a turn. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-103 for location information. Turn Signal On Chime If the turn signal is left on for approximately one mile (1.61 km), a warning chime will sound and the TURN SIGNAL ON warning message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. See “Turn Signal On” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-69. 3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Push forward on the exterior lamps control lever to change the headlamps from low to high-beam. Pull the lever back and then release it to change from high to low-beam. This symbol appears on the instrument panel cluster when the high-beam lamps are on. When the high-beam headlamps are on, the fog lamps will not be on. If the vehicle is equipped with the Head-Up-Display (HUD) an arrow will appear in the HUD area indicating that the high-beams are on. See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-20 for more information. Flash-to-Pass This feature allows the use of the high-beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass. Pull and hold the exterior lamps control lever to use this feature. When this is done, the following will occur: The high-beam headlamps will turn on, while the headlamps are off, in low-beam, or in Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) mode. They will stay on as long as the lever is held in this position. Release the lever to turn them off. The headlamps will switch to low beam if the headlamps had been in the high-beam mode. To return to high-beam, push the lever. If the vehicle is equipped with the Head-Up Display (HUD), an arrow will appear on the display to indicate that the high beams are on. 3-8 (cid:127) (cid:127) Windshield Wiper Lever N(Windshield Wipers): The lever with this symbol, located on the right side of the steering column, operates the windshield wipers. 9 (Off): Lower the lever to its original position to turn the wipers off. & (Delay): Push the lever up once to this position to set a delay between wiping cycles. Turn the delay adjustment band to set the length of the delay. x (Delay Adjustment): Turn the band, located on the left of the windshield wiper lever, to set the length of the delay between wiper cycles when using the delay feature. There are ﬁve delay adjustment settings. Turn the band up to make the delays shorter in between wiper cycles. Turn the band down to make the delays longer between wiper cycles. The windshield wiper lever must be in delay for this feature to work. 6 (Low Speed): Push the lever up to the second position for steady wiping cycles at a slow speed. 1 (High Speed): Push the lever up to the third position for steady wiping cycles at a high speed. 7 (Mist): For a single wiping cycle, push the lever down once and let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. For additional cycles, hold the lever down. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they are frozen to the windshield, gently loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades may not clear the windshield well, making it harder to see and drive safely. If the blades do become damaged, install new blades or blade inserts. For more information, see Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-57. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. 3-9 About 30 seconds after the wipers are on, the headlamps, taillamps, and instrument panel lighting will come on, and the Driver Information Center (DIC) back lighting will decrease to the night time mode. About ten seconds after the wipers are turned off, all the lamps will go back to the AUTO (Automatic) mode. Windshield Washer {CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. The windshield washer button is located at the end of the windshield wiper lever. K (Washer Fluid): Press this button to activate the washer ﬂuid to spray onto the windshield. The wipers will run for a few cycles to clear the windshield. For more wash cycles, press and hold the button. If the vehicle is low on washer ﬂuid, the LOW WASHER FLUID message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. See “LOW WASHER FLUID” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-69 for more information. Cruise Control {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. 3-10 The cruise control lever is located below the windshield wiper control on the right side of the steering wheel. J ON/OFF q: Press the button on the end of the lever to turn the cruise control on. Press it again to turn cruise control off. A CRUISE SYSTEM ON message will brieﬂy appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the cruise control system is turned on. A CRUISE SYSTEM OFF message will brieﬂy appear on the DIC when the cruise control system is turned off. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-69. Q RES + (Resume/Accelerate): Push the lever up to resume the cruise control speed, or to accelerate when passing another vehicle. R SET — (Set/Coast/Decelerate): Push the lever down to set the cruise speed. If the cruise speed is already set this position can be used to coast or decelerate from a higher speed. CANCEL R: Pull the lever to cancel the cruise control speed. Cruise control allows a speed of approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more to be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This is helpful on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When the brakes are applied, the cruise control shuts off. If the vehicle is in cruise control and either the Traction Control System (TCS) or the Enhanced Traction System (ETS) begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9 and Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-10. When road conditions allow, the cruise control can be used again. 3-11 Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 1. Push the button at the end of the cruise control lever to turn the cruise control on. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Push down on the cruise control lever and release it. This will set the speed in cruise control. 4. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. This symbol, along with the CRUISE SET message, will brieﬂy appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the cruise control is set. The CRUISE SET message will also appear brieﬂy on the Head-Up Display (HUD), if equipped, when the cruise control lever is pushed to the minus (set/coast/decelerate) or the plus (resume/accelerate) positions. A cruise control light will also appear on the instrument panel cluster when the cruise control is on. This message will disappear when the brakes are applied or the cruise control is cancelled. It will reappear when the set cruise speed is resumed. The message will go out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control Light on page 3-48. 3-12 Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control shuts off. But the cruise control does not need to be reset. Once the vehicle is traveling approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, the cruise control lever can be pushed upward toward the plus (resume/accelerate) position to return to the preset cruise speed. The vehicle will return to and stay at the preset cruise speed. If the cruise control lever is pushed up and held toward the plus (resume/accelerate) position, the vehicle speed will increase until the lever is released or the brakes are applied. Do not continue to hold the lever in the plus (resume/accelerate) position, unless a faster speed is desired. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: (cid:127) Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Push up on the cruise control lever toward the plus (resume/accelerate) position, then release the lever and take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will now cruise at the higher speed. (cid:127) Push up and hold the cruise control lever toward the plus (resume/accelerate) position until the vehicle reaches the desired speed. Then release the cruise control lever. To increase the vehicle’s speed in very small amounts, push up brieﬂy on the cruise control lever and release it. Each time this is done, the vehicle will speed up approximately one mph (1.6 km/h). The acceleration feature will only work after the cruise control speed has been set by pushing the cruise control lever down to the set position. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce the vehicle’s speed while using cruise control: (cid:127) Push the cruise control lever downward toward the minus (set/coast/decelerate) position until a lower speed is reached, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, push the cruise control lever downward toward the minus (set/coast/decelerate) position brieﬂy. Each time this is done, the vehicle will slow down approximately one mph (1.6 km/h). 3-13 (cid:127) Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle’s 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 will work on hills depends upon the vehicle’s speed, its load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, the accelerator pedal might have to be used in order to maintain the vehicle’s speed. When going downhill, the brakes might have to be applied, or the transaxle might have to be shifted to a lower gear to keep the vehicle’s speed down. Doing either of these things will take the vehicle out of cruise. It may be better not to use the cruise control if the brakes constantly have to be applied, or the vehicle continuously needs to be shifted to a lower gear. Cancelling Cruise Control To cancel a cruise control session, pull the cruise control lever forward, or step lightly on the brake pedal. Doing either of these things will only end the current cruise control session, but the set speed will be retained in memory. Push the button at the end of the cruise control lever to turn the system off. 3-14 Erasing Speed Memory When the cruise control or the ignition is turned off, the cruise control set speed memory is erased. Exterior Lamps The lever on the left side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. P (Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the outside band on the lever with this symbol to operate the exterior lamps, except for the fog lamps. O (Off): Turn the outside band to this position to turn the headlamps off. AUTO (Automatic): Turn the outside band to this position to set the headlamps so that they will automatically come on when it is dark outside. The headlamps, taillamps, and instrument panel lighting will also come on when the windshield wipers are activated. See Windshield Wiper Lever on page 3-9 for more information. ;(Parking Lamps): Turn the outside band to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with the following: (cid:127) Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lamps 2 (Headlamps): Turn the outside band to this position to turn on the headlamps, together with the lamps listed previously. Headlamps on Reminder A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position and the driver’s door is opened with the ignition off. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of the vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. The DRL system will make the turn signal lamps come on when the following conditions are met: It is still daylight and the ignition is in RUN or START. The exterior lamp control is in off or AUTO with the headlamps off. The transaxle is not in PARK (P) and the parking brake is released. When the DRL are on, no exterior lamps, except for the front turn signal/parking lamps will be on. The instrument panel will not be lit up either. 3-15 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) When the exterior lamp control is in AUTO and it is dark enough outside, the DRL will turn off and the low-beam headlamps at full brightness will turn on. When it is bright enough outside, the front turn signal lamps will go off, and the DRL will turn back on. If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once the vehicle leaves the garage, it will take approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, the instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is at the highest setting. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-17. Vehicle’s sold in the U.S. can turn the DRL off. To do this, turn the band on the exterior lamp control to off. Turn the band to this position again to turn the DRL on. As with any vehicle, the regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed. Light Sensor The light sensor for the DRL and AUTO headlamps feature is located on top of the instrument panel. If the sensor is covered, it will register that it is dark outside and the headlamps will turn on to full brightness. Fog Lamps Fog lamps provide brighter roadway lighting for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. - (Fog Lamps): Turn the second band on the exterior lamps control lever to this position to turn the fog lamps on. The band will return to its original position. 3-16 This symbol appears on the instrument panel cluster when the fog lamps are on. To turn the fog lamps off, turn the band up to the fog lamp symbol and release it. The band will return to its original position. If the high-beam headlamps are on, the fog lamps will turn off. The fog lamps will go on again when the low-beam headlamps are turned back on. The parking lamps must be on for the fog lamps to work. Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the parking lamps or headlamps have been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off approximately 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF. This protects the battery from being drained. The battery saver does not work if the headlamps are turned on after the ignition is turned to OFF. If the lamps need to be left on for more than 10 minutes, use the exterior lamp control to turn the lamps back on. Interior Lamps The interior lamps can be controlled, or automatically turn on or off under certain conditions. They are explained in the following text. Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The interior lamps control is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. Turn the control to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights. 3-17 Delayed Entry Lighting The delayed lighting feature will continue to light the interior of the vehicle for 25 seconds after all the doors have been closed. Delayed lighting will not occur while the ignition is in RUN or ACC. After 25 seconds have elapsed, the interior lamps will slowly fade out. The lamps will fade out before the 25 seconds have elapsed if one of the following is done: The ignition is turned to RUN or ACC. The doors are locked using the remote keyless entry transmitter. The doors are locked using the power door lock switch. To turn the delayed lighting feature off or on, see “Personal Programming Modes” under DIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on page 3-49 or DIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on page 3-57 DIC Controls and Displays. Courtesy Lamps When a door is opened, the courtesy lamps will automatically come on. These lamps will also come on when the interior lamps control is fully turned clockwise. Entry Lighting The entry lighting feature turns the interior lights on before anyone enters the vehicle. The interior lamps will come on for 40 seconds when the doors are unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter and the ignition is in OFF. After 40 seconds have elapsed, the interior lamps will slowly fade out. The lamps will fade out before 40 seconds have elapsed if one of the following is done: Lock all doors using the remote keyless entry transmitter. Lock the doors using the power door lock switch. When any door is opened, entry lighting is cancelled. 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. 3-18 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Delayed Exit Lighting For exiting the vehicle at night, the vehicle is equipped with the delayed exit lighting feature. The interior lamps will light for up to 25 seconds when the key is removed from the ignition. After 25 seconds have elapsed, the interior lamps will slowly fade. The lamps will fade before the 25 seconds have elapsed if any of the following are done: The ignition is turned to RUN or ACC. The doors are locked using the remote keyless entry transmitter. The doors are locked using the power door lock switch. When any door is opened, delayed exit lighting is cancelled. 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. To turn the delayed exit lighting feature off or on, see “Personal Programming Mode Screen” under DIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on page 3-49 or DIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on page 3-57. Front Reading Lamps If the vehicle has a sunroof, there are reading lamps in front of the sunroof switch located on the headliner. These lamps will come on when the doors are opened. Press the side of each reading lamp to turn them on and off when the doors are closed. Overhead Console Reading Lamps The vehicle may have reading lamps on the overhead console. These lamps will turn on when the doors are opened. When the doors are closed, press the side of each lamp to turn them on and off. Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps If the vehicle has reading lamps on each rear assist handle, press the side of each lamp to turn it on or off. 3-19 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Battery Run-Down Protection The vehicle has a feature to help prevent the battery from draining in case the interior, trunk, or underhood lamps are accidentally left on. If any of these lamps are left on while the ignition is in OFF, they will automatically turn off after 10 minutes. The lamps will not come back on again until any of the following are done: The ignition is turned to RUN or ACC. The interior lamps control is turned completely to the right, then back slightly to the left. (cid:127) 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. Head-Up Display (HUD) {CAUTION: If the HUD image is too bright or too high in your ﬁeld of view, it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside. Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your ﬁeld of view. If the vehicle has the Head-Up Display (HUD), some information concerning the operation of the vehicle is projected onto the windshield. This includes the speedometer reading, transaxle positions, compass direction, outside air temperature, the tap shift gear and the upshift symbol if active, and a brief display of the current radio station, including XM information or CD track. It will also display turn-by-turn navigation information if the vehicle is equipped with a navigation radio. The images are projected by the HUD lens located on the driver’s side of the instrument panel. The tap shift gear and the upshift symbol will also appear on the HUD if tap shift is active. 3-20 (cid:127) (cid:127) The HUD information can be displayed in one of three languages, English, French, or Spanish. The speedometer reading and other numerical values can be displayed in either English or metric units. The language selection and the units of measurement are changed through the trip computer in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “Options” under DIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on page 3-49 or DIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on page 3-57. The HUD information appears as an image focused out toward the front of the vehicle. When the ignition key is turned to run, the HUD will display an introductory message for a short time, until the HUD has warmed up. The following indicator lights come on the instrument panel when activated and will also appear on the HUD: Turn Signal Indicators (cid:127) High-Beam Indicator Symbol The HUD will temporarily display CHECK TRIP COMPUTER when there are messages on the DIC trip computer. The HUD will also display the following messages when these systems, if equipped, are active: TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVE (cid:127) STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE The HUD will temporarily display the TRACTION CONTROL OFF message when the traction control system is turned off. The HUD will temporarily display the CRUISE SET message when cruise control is activated or cruise speed is increased. Notice: If you try to use the HUD image as a parking aid, you may misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle. Do not use the HUD image as a parking aid. 3-21 (cid:127) (cid:127) When the HUD is on, the speedometer reading will continually be displayed. The current radio station or CD track number will only be displayed for six seconds after the radio or CD track status changes. This will happen whenever one of the radio controls is pressed. The speedometer size will be reduced when radio, CD information, warnings, or turn-by-turn navigation information are displayed on the HUD. The HUD control is located on the console. To adjust the HUD image so that items are properly displayed, do the following: 1. Adjust the driver’s seat to a comfortable position. 2. Start the engine. 3. Adjust the HUD controls. 3-22 Use the following settings to adjust the HUD. 9 (Off): Rotate the outer ring on the HUD control to this position to turn the HUD off. I II III IIII (Brightness): Turn the outer ring on the HUD control clockwise to dim the display and counterclockwise to brighten it. w (Up): Press this portion of the switch on the HUD control to move the image up. x (Down): Press this portion of the switch on the HUD control to move the image down. Move the image as low as possible on the windshield, keeping it in full view. ? (Page): Press this button to select the display formats. Release the page button when the format number with the desired display is shown on the HUD. Format One: This display gives the speedometer reading (in English or metric units), transaxle positions, compass direction, and the outside air temperature. Format Two: This display includes the information in Format One without the compass direction and the outside air temperature. (cid:127) (cid:127) Format Three: This display includes all the information in Format One, but turns the instrument cluster lighting off. Format Three will also show the turn-by turn navigation information. It will display the next turn, direction, street name, and distance to the selected destination. When you near your destination, the HUD will display a distance bar that will ﬁll in the closer you get to your destination. All navigation information is provided to the HUD by the navigation radio. The warning indicators still appear on the instrument panel when required. The HUD will display Stealth Mode On. Format Three is only available at night. The HUD will store the last display format selected. If the last format displayed was Format One or Format Three, then Format One will be displayed when the vehicle is started. If the last format was Format Two, then Format Two will be displayed. The HUD image displayed on the windshield will automatically dim and brighten to compensate for outside lighting. The HUD image can temporarily light up depending on the angle and position of the sunlight on the HUD display. This is normal and will change when the angle of the sunlight on the HUD display changes. Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see. Care of the HUD Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove any dirt or ﬁlm that could reduce the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image. To clean the HUD lens, use a soft, clean cloth that has household glass cleaner sprayed on it. Wipe the HUD lens gently, then dry it. Do not spray cleaner directly on the lens because the cleaner could leak into the unit. 3-23 (cid:127) If You Cannot See the HUD Image When the Ignition Is On Is anything covering the HUD lens? Is the HUD dimmer setting bright enough? Is the HUD image adjusted to the proper height? (cid:127) Are you wearing polarized sunglasses? (cid:127) Still no HUD image? Check the fuse in the instrument panel fuse block. See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-104. If the HUD Image Is Not Clear Is the HUD image too bright? (cid:127) Are the windshield and HUD lens clean? If the HUD image is not correct, contact your dealer. The windshield is part of the HUD system. If the vehicle ever needs a new windshield, be sure to get one designed for the HUD. If this is not done, the HUD image may look blurred and out of focus. Accessory Power Outlets The vehicle has two 12-volt outlets which can be used to plug in electrical equipment. One accessory power outlet is located on the center console, below the front edge of the storage console. The other is located inside the console. Remove the tethered cap to use the outlet. When not using the outlet, be sure to cover it with the protective cap. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery. Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating. 3-24 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Improper use of the power outlet can cause Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. See your dealer for additional information on accessory power outlets. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with it. Notice: damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only. Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Ashtray Notice: in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never put ﬂammable items in the ashtray. If you put papers or other ﬂammable items The ashtray is located to the right of the transaxle shift lever on the center console. To open it, push and release the rear of the cover. To empty the ashtray, lift the side tab and pull up to remove the ashtray from the center console. To reinstall, push the tray back into place. Cigarette Lighter Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating. Do not use anything other than the cigarette lighter in the heating element. If the vehicle has a cigarette lighter, it is located on the center console. Push the lighter to activate the heating element. Once the heating element is hot, it will pop out. 3-25 Climate Controls Climate Control System The climate control system allows manual control of the heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle. Fan 9(Fan): Turn the knob by this symbol, located on the left side of the climate control panel, clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. During the highest fan speed selections, the fan speed will be temporarily reduced between the transition to a new mode. The fan will resume the original speed when the transition to the new mode is complete. 3-26 9(Off): Turn the knob to this position to turn the fan off. Mode Turn the middle knob to select the following modes: H(Vent) Outside Air: This mode directs outside air to the instrument panel outlets. If driving in city traffic, and the vehicle is stopped and idling, or the weather is hot, switch from this mode to the recirculation mode. To prevent the air inside the vehicle from becoming stale, be sure to return to the vent mode periodically. )(Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. Some air may be directed toward the windshield. Slightly cooler air is directed to the instrument panel outlets and warmer air is directed to the ﬂoor outlets. 6(Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed toward the side window outlets and a little air directed to the windshield. In this mode, the system will automatically use outside air. The air conditioning compressor will be engaged unless the outside temperature is 40°F (4°C) or below. Recirculation cannot be selected when in this mode. The middle knob on the climate control panel can also be used to select the defog or defrost mode. Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of the vehicle is a result of high humidity causing moisture to condense on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear frost or fog from the windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of condensation and to warm the vehicle’s occupants. Use the defrost mode to remove frost or condensation from the windshield quickly. Recirculation cannot be selected when in these modes. See “Rear Window Defogger” later in this section for information on clearing the rear window of fog or ice. .(Floor/Defog): Use the ﬂoor/defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. This mode directs the air equally between the windshield and the ﬂoor outlets, along with some directed to the side window outlets. This mode will automatically use outside air. The air conditioning compressor will be engaged unless the outside temperature is 40°F (4°C) or below. 1 (Defrost): Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets, with some air directed to the ﬂoor outlets. This mode has a timer and will shut off after ﬁve minutes. This mode will automatically use outside air. The air conditioning compressor will be engaged unless the outside temperature is 40°F (4°C) or below. Temperature The knob on the right of the climate control panel is the temperature adjustment that can be used with any of the climate control modes. Turn the knob clockwise for warmer settings and counterclockwise for colder settings. 3-27 Air Conditioning #(Air Conditioner): Press this button on the climate control panel to turn the air conditioning compressor on or off. An indicator light to the right of the button will come on to show that the air conditioning is on. This button has no control over the air conditioning compressor when in the other modes. The instrument panel brightness control may have to be adjusted to the highest setting in order to see the indicator. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-17 for additional information. On hot days during the vehicle’s initial start-up, 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 quicker cool down on hot days, do the following: 1. Select the vent/outside air mode. 2. Select the recirculation mode. 3. Select the air conditioner. 4. Select the coolest temperature. 5. Select the highest fan speed. Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside the vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, select the vent mode once the interior of the vehicle is cooled. 3-28 The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so sometimes there may be a small amount of water dripping underneath the vehicle while it is idling or after the engine is turned off. This is normal. Recirculation h(Recirculation): Press this button on the climate control panel to activate the recirculation mode. With this selection, inside air is recirculated into the vehicle along with some outside air. This mode reduces outside air and odors from entering the vehicle. It may also help to heat or cool the air inside the vehicle more quickly. An indicator light to the right of the button will come on to show that the recirculation mode is on. The instrument panel brightness control may have to be adjusted to the highest setting to see the indicator. The recirculation mode has a timer. After ﬁve minutes, the system’s air inlet door will move slightly to allow for ten percent fresh outside air to maintain interior air quality. The only way to reset the system to full recirculation is to restart the ﬁve minute timer by selecting vent/outside air and recirculation again. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. Notice: Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window may damage the rear window defogger. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not clear the inside of the rear window with sharp objects. =(Rear Window Defogger): Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light to the right of the button will come on to show that the rear window defogger is on. The instrument panel brightness control may have to be adjusted to the highest setting during the daytime in order to see the indicator light. The rear window defogger will turn off approximately 20 minutes after the button is pressed. If the button is pressed again, it will run another 20 minutes. The defogger can be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine. Do not drive the vehicle until all windows are clear. Dual Automatic Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): Turn both the fan and mode knob to AUTO for automatic control of the inside temperature, the air delivery mode and the fan speed. You may notice a delay of two to three minutes before the fan comes on when the automatic operation is used in cold weather. For the automatic system to function, the temperature must be set between 60°F (15°C) and 90°F (32°C). 1. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting. 3-29 2. Press the PASS. button to turn the passenger climate control system on and off. When the passenger system is off, the driver’s temperature setting is also used for the passenger and the passenger display is off. In cold weather, the system will start at reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air into your vehicle until warmer air is available. The system will start out blowing air at the ﬂoor but may change modes automatically as the vehicle warms up to maintain the chosen temperature setting. The length of time needed for warm up will depend on the outside temperature and the length of time that has elapsed since your vehicle was last driven. 3. Wait for the system to regulate. This may take from 10 to 30 minutes. Then adjust the temperature, if necessary. Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of the instrument panel, near the windshield. For more information on the solar sensor, see “Sensors” later in this section. 3-30 Manual Operation x w (Temperature): To manually adjust the temperature inside the vehicle, press the up arrow on the temperature control to raise the temperature and press the down arrow to lower the temperature. The display will show your selection. When one temperature is displayed, the driver temperature is set. When both temperatures are displayed, the temperature for both the driver and passenger are set. Pressing PASS. will turn the passenger temperature setting on and off. If only the driver temperature is set, the driver temperature is used for the passenger and the passenger display is off. 9(Fan): Turn the fan knob clockwise to increase the fan speed and counterclockwise to decrease the fan speed. Turning the fan knob cancels the automatic fan operation and places the system in manual. Turn the knob to AUTO to return to automatic fan operation. If the airﬂow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, if equipped, may need to be replaced. See Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-33 for additional information. 9 (Off): Turning the fan knob off will turn the controller completely off. Only the rear defog and heated seats will function when the fan knob is off. Air Flow: This control has several settings to control the direction of airﬂow. To change the current mode, select one of the following: AUTO: This mode is automatically set depending on the temperature in the vehicle and solar sensor information. H (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. % (Bi-Level): This mode directs airﬂow to the instrument panel outlets and to the ﬂoor outlets. A small amount of air is also directed to the windshield and the side window outlets. 6 (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the side window outlets, and a little air directed to the windshield. # (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air conditioning compressor on or off. The indicator light on the button will come on when the air conditioning is on. ? (Recirculation): Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off. This mode keeps outside air from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or to help cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. Recirculation is not available in defrost or ﬂoor/defog mode. Using recirculation for long periods of time may cause the air inside your vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off. z (Heated Seats): Press this button to turn the heated seats on and off. The button on the left controls the driver’s seat and the button on the right controls the passenger’s seat. See Heated Seats on page 1-4 for additional information. Sensors The solar sensor on your vehicle monitors the solar radiation and the air inside of your vehicle, then uses the information to maintain the selected temperature by initiating needed adjustments to the temperature, the fan speed and the air delivery system. The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun. The recirculation mode will also be activated, as necessary. Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of the instrument panel, near the windshield, or the system will not work properly. 3-31 Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the ﬂoor/defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use defrost to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. - (Floor/Defog): This mode directs the air between the windshield, ﬂoor outlets and side windows. When you select this mode, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air-conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is near or below freezing. Pressing the recirculation button, while in this mode, will have no effect other than turning on the tell-tale light. 1 (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield, with some air directed to the side windows. IN this mode, the system will automatically turn off the recirculation and run the air conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is near or below freezing. Pressing the recirculation button, while in this mode, will have not effect other than turning on the tell-tale light. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. The rear window defogger will only work when the engine is running. = (Rear Window Defogger): Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on and off. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. The rear window defogger will turn off approximately 20 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will only run for approximately 20 minutes before turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. Notice: Don’t use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid. 3-32 Outlet Adjustment Rotate and turn the air outlets, located in the middle and at each outboard side of the instrument panel, to adjust the direction of the airﬂow. Operation Tips (cid:127) Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into the vehicle. (cid:127) Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. (cid:127) Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively. If the airﬂow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air ﬁlter may need to be replaced. See “Passenger Compartment Air Filter” following, for more information on this ﬁlter. Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air ﬁlter is located near the passenger’s side windshield wiper arm, underneath the inlet grille. The ﬁlter traps most of the pollen from entering the climate control system. Similar to the engine’s air ﬁlter, it may need to be changed periodically to insure system performance. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. To change the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition to ACC and the windshield wipers on. 2. Turn the ignition to off when the windshield wipers are in the upright position. 3. Raise the hood. 4. Disconnect the windshield washer pump hose from the fender rail and the air inlet grille. 5. Remove the hood weather-strip from the passenger’s side of the vehicle, peeling it back halfway. 3-33 (cid:127) 6. Remove the two air inlet grille retainers using a ﬂat tool to ﬁrst pry up on the center post and then the remainder of the fastener can be pulled out. 7. Remove the air inlet grille by sliding it down to disengage the two tabs that hold it to the bottom of the windshield glass. Place the grille on the windshield while you remove the ﬁlter. Do not try to remove the grille from the vehicle because it is still attached on the right side by a fastener. 8. Remove the passenger compartment air ﬁlter by pulling on the tab. 9. Install a new passenger compartment air ﬁlter. Make sure it slides under the compartment retainers. Be sure the long rubber water deﬂector above the ﬁlter stays in place. 10. Reverse steps 1 through 7. 3-34 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on the vehicle. The pictures help to locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. As the details show on the next few pages, some warning lights come on brieﬂy when the engine is started just to indicate they are working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to indicate when there is a problem with the vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while the vehicle is being driven, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly – and even dangerous. So please get to know the vehicle’s warning lights and gages. They can be a big help. The vehicle also has a Driver Information Center (DIC) that works along with the warning lights and gages. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-49 for more information. 3-35 Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to show at a glance how the vehicle is running. It will show how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel is in the fuel tank, and many other things needed to drive the vehicle safely and economically. The vehicle is equipped with this cluster or one very similar to it. It has indicator warning lights that are explained on the following pages. Be sure to read about them. United States version shown, Canada similar 3-36 Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the vehicle’s speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer, located on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display, shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either miles or kilometers. See DIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on page 3-49 or DIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on page 3-57 for more information. If the vehicle has the Head-Up Display (HUD) the speed will also be displayed on the HUD screen. If a vehicle has to have a new odometer installed, a new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer, if that can be done. If it cannot, than it will be set at zero and a label must be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. Trip Odometer The trip odometer, located in the Driver Information Center (DIC), tells how far the vehicle has driven since it was last reset. The miles (kilometers) for two different trips can be viewed. See DIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on page 3-49 or DIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on page 3-57 for more information on setting the trip odometer. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). 3-37 Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind occupants to fasten their safety belts. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light indicates if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensors, the airbag modules, the wiring, and the diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-48. This light will come on when the vehicle is started, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is functioning properly. If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started, or comes on as the vehicle is being driven, the airbag system may not work properly. Have the vehicle serviced right away. 3-38 {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. The airbags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. The airbag readiness light should ﬂash for a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to RUN. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Up-Shift Light This symbol can appear on the instrument panel if the vehicle has a supercharged engine and the shift lever is in the MANUAL (M) transaxle position. It will appear as a prompt to up-shift to the next gear using one of the Tap-Shift™ paddles located on the steering wheel. If equipped, this symbol will appear on the Head Up Display (HUD) only. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-25 and Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-20 for more information. 3-39 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, though, both parts should be working well. United States Canada This light should come on brieﬂy when the ignition key is turned to RUN. If it does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when the parking brake is set. The light will stay on if the parking brake does not release fully. If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released, it means the vehicle has a brake problem. The PARKING BRAKE ON message will also appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the parking brake is set and the vehicle is going faster than 5 mph. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-69 for more information. The brake warning light may also come on when the brake ﬂuid is low. If this occurs, the LOW BRAKE FLUID message will also appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-69 for more information. If the brake warning light comes on while the vehicle is being driven, pull off the road and stop carefully. The brake pedal may be harder to push, or it may go closer to the ﬂoor. It may also take the vehicle longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-38. 3-40 {CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light If the vehicle has the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), this light will come on when the engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. That is normal. If the ABS warning light comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the anti-lock portion of the brake system. If the brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has brakes, but it does not have anti-lock brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-40. If the light stays on, the vehicle needs service. If the light comes on while the vehicle is being driven, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the vehicle again to reset the system. If the light still 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 it does not have anti-lock brakes. If the brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-40. If both the brake system warning light and the anti-lock brake system light is on, pull off the road and have the vehicle towed for service. The anti-lock brake system warning light will come on brieﬂy when the ignition key is turned to RUN. This is normal. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 3-41 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, the vehicle needs service. Enhanced Traction System Warning Light If the vehicle has a 3800 supercharged V6 engine and the Traction Control System (TCS), one of these lights may come on for the following reasons: The Traction Control button, located on the center console, is pressed, turning the system off. The light will stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again and the warning light should go out. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9 for more information. If there is a brake system problem that is speciﬁcally related to traction control, the TCS will turn off and the warning light will come on. If the brakes begin to overheat, the TCS will turn off and the warning light will come on until the brakes cool down. 3-42 If the vehicle has the 3800 V6 engine and the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), one of these lights may come on for the following reasons. If the Traction Control button located on the center console is pressed, turning the system off. This light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again and the warning light should turn off. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-10. If the system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on. (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) If the light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, the vehicle needs service. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage The vehicle has a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature. This light indicates that the engine coolant has overheated or the radiator cooling fan is not working. If the vehicle has been operating under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Cooling System on page 5-30 for more information. If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot. That reading means the engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating the vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Cooling System on page 5-30 for more information. 3-43 If you keep driving your vehicle with this Notice: light on, after awhile, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good, and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. 3-44 This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing — A misﬁre condition has been detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. Light On Steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. If the Light is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: (cid:127) Reducing vehicle speed (cid:127) Avoiding hard accelerations (cid:127) Avoiding steep uphill grades If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps, and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling Your Tank on page 5-7. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. 3-45 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, your dealer can check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This may take several days of routine driving. If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, your GM dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. 3-46 Oil Pressure Light If there is a problem with the vehicle’s oil pressure, this light may stay on when the engine is started, or it may come on while the vehicle is being driven. {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. This indicates that oil is not going through the engine quickly enough to keep it lubricated. The engine could be low on oil or could have some other oil problem. Have it ﬁxed right away. The oil light could also come on in two other situations: (cid:127) When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test to indicate it is working. The light will go out when the ignition is turned to RUN. If it does not come on while the ignition is in the on position, there may be a problem with the fuse or bulb. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-103. If the brakes are applied quickly and the vehicle makes a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. This is normal. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. Fog Lamp Light This light will come on when the fog lamps are in use. The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 3-16 for more information. 3-47 (cid:127) Cruise Control Light Fuel Gage This light, if equipped, comes on whenever you set your cruise control. The fuel gage shows about how much fuel is left in the fuel tank when the ignition is on. The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 3-10 for more information. Highbeam On Light This light comes on whenever the high-beam headlamps are on. See “Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer” under Exterior Lamps on page 3-14 for additional information. 3-48 When the indicator nears empty, there is still a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. Here are four things owners usually ask about the fuel gage. All these situations are normal and do not indicate a problem with the fuel gage: (cid:127) At the gas station the pump shuts off before the gage reads full. It takes more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the gage indicates. For example, the gage reads half full, but it took more or less than half the tank’s capacity to ﬁll it. The gage pointer may move while cornering, braking or speeding up. The gage may not indicate full when the ignition is turned off. (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) gives important safety and maintenance facts. When the vehicle’s ignition is turned on, all of the DIC lights illuminate for a few seconds and an introductory message will appear. After this, the DIC will begin working. DIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) control buttons and the message display screen are located above the radio. The DIC gives important safety and maintenance facts concerning the vehicle. The status of many of the vehicle’s systems along with driver personal programming mode menus and warning messages about the vehicle’s systems may display on the DIC screen. The vehicle’s transaxle position will also appear. The buttons on the base level are trip odometer, set/reset, and options. Trip Odometer 3 (Trip Odometer): Press this button to access the odometer and trip distance modes. The ﬁrst menu on the DIC screen will be the odometer reading, or cumulative mileage of the vehicle. The odometer cannot be reset. 3-49 Press the trip odometer button to advance to the next menu. Trip Distances: This menu shows the distances that the vehicle has driven between speciﬁc points. The trip odometer will record the number of miles up to 9,999.9 miles or 9 999.9 km travelled for up to two trips. When 9,999.9 miles or 9 999.9 km is reached for either trip, the odometer for that trip will go back to zero. Press the trip odometer button again to access TRIP A. Press the trip odometer button again to access TRIP B. To reset the trip odometer(s) back to zero miles or kilometers, access the trip to reset and press the set/reset button. The trip odometer has a feature called the retro-active reset. This can be used to set the trip odometer to the number of miles or kilometers driven since the ignition was last turned on. This can be used if the trip odometer was not reset at the beginning of the trip. To use the retro-active reset feature, press and hold the set/reset button for at least three seconds. The trip odometer will display the number of miles or kilometers driven since the ignition was last turned on and the vehicle began moving. Once the vehicle has begun moving, the trip odometer will accumulate mileage. For example, if the vehicle was driven 5.0 miles (8.0 km) before the vehicle is started again, and then the retro-active reset feature is activated, the display will show 5.0 miles (8.0 km). As the vehicle begins moving, the display will increase to 5.1 miles (8.2 km), 5.2 miles (8.4 km), etc. If the retro-active reset feature is activated after the vehicle is started, but before it begins moving, the display will show the number of miles or kilometers that were driven during the last ignition cycle. Press the trip odometer button again to access the odometer. Set/Reset r (Set/Reset): Press this button to set or reset a menu item when using the trip odometer or options buttons. 3-50 Options 4 (Options): Press this button to access the Date, Language, Display Units, Daytime Display Enhancements, Engine Oil Monitor System, Tire Inﬂation Monitor System, and Personal Programming modes. Date: This menu sets the date. The time is set through the radio. See Setting the Time on page 3-93 for more information. To set the date, use the following procedure: 1. Press the options button until the date is displayed on the DIC. 2. Press the set/reset button to access the RESET YEAR screen. The second position in the year will be selected. Press and hold the set/reset button to scroll through the available digits. Release the button when the correct digit appears. 3. Press the options button to advance to the ﬁrst position in the year. Press and hold the set/reset button to scroll through the available digits. Release the button when the correct digit appears. 4. Press the options button to advance to the months of the year. 5. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the months of the year, releasing the button when the correct month appears. 6. Press the options button to advance to the days of the month. 7. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the days of the month, releasing the button when the correct day appears. 8. Press the options button again to advance to the main date screen. The screen will now display the new date. Language: This menu allows the selection of the language in which the DIC messages will appear. The DIC can be programmed to one of three languages: English, French or Spanish. The message on the HUD, if equipped, will also appear in the language selected. To change the language, use the following procedure: 1. Press the options button to enter the language screen. 2. Press the set/reset button to scroll through and set the language choice. 3. Press the options button again to advance to the next screen. 3-51 Display Units: This menu allows selection of measurements to be displayed in English or metric units. The messages on the HUD, if equipped, and the instrument panel cluster will also appear with the type of measurement selected. To set the measurement when Display Units is shown, use the following procedure: 1. Press the set/reset button to select ENGLISH or METRIC. 2. Press the options button again to advance to the next screen. DAYTIME DISPLAY ENHANCEMENTS: This menu allows selection of the color of the display message. When ON is selected for the daytime enhancement, the messages will appear black on a red screen. This combination makes it easier to see the DIC messages during the daytime. When OFF is selected, or when the headlamps are on, the messages will appear red on a black background. To set the daytime display enhancements, use the following procedure: 1. Press the set/reset button to select OFF or ON. 2. Press the options button again to advance to the next screen. ENGINE OIL MONITOR SYSTEM: This menu allows the engine oil monitor system to be reset. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-18. To reset the engine oil monitor system, use the following procedure: 1. Press the set/reset button after an oil change to reset the engine oil monitor system. The conﬁrmation, ENGINE OIL MONITOR SYSTEM HAS BEEN RESET, will appear on the screen and a chime will sound. 2. Press the options button again to advance to the next screen. Tire Inﬂation Monitor System: If the vehicle has ABS, this menu sets the tire inﬂation monitor system. See “Tire Inﬂation Monitor System” under Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-64 for more information. To set or reset the tire inﬂation monitor system, use the following procedure: 1. Press the set/reset button to reset the tire inﬂation monitor system. The message, TIRE INFLATION HAS BEEN SET, will appear on the screen if the Check Tire Pressure message, indicating an irregularity in the pressure of one of the tires, had previously appeared on the DIC. 3-52 If the Check Tire Pressure message did not appear and the set/reset button is pressed, the system will reset, but no acknowledgement message will appear on the screen. 2. Press the options button again to advance to the next screen. Select the set/reset button to return to the main (date) screen. PERSONAL PROGRAMMING MODE: This menu allows you to customize several features on your vehicle. These adjustments can only be made while the vehicle is in PARK (P). Press the set/reset button to display the ﬁrst screen. Personal Programming Mode Screens Press the options button to access these modes: EXTERIOR LIGHTING DELAY: This screen allows this feature to be turned off or allows the selection of the number of seconds the headlamps, sidelamps, taillamps, fog lamps, and back-up lamps are turned on after the key is removed from the ignition, or the vehicle is unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter. If OFF is selected, the exterior lamps will not turn on. If a time delay is chosen, the lamps will turn on for the selected time. The time delay will be cancelled and the exterior lamps will turn on automatically when the key is removed from the ignition, or the vehicle is unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter. To program this mode, use the following procedure: 1. Press and release the set/reset button to scroll to the selection to be programmed. Choose from OFF, 15, 30, 60, or 90 seconds. 2. Press the options button again to advance to the next screen. INTERIOR LIGHTS WHEN DOOR CLOSED: This screen allows this feature to be turned OFF or ON. If OFF is selected, the interior lamps will turn off

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