2006 Pontiac Solstice Owners Manual

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higher speeds until then. FOURTH (4): This position is also used for normal driving. However, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Here are examples for using FOURTH (4) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). (cid:127) When driving on hilly, winding roads. (cid:127) When going down a steep hill. 2-22 Manual Transmission Operation This is your shift pattern. Here is how to operate your manual transmission: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST (1) when you are going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you have come to a complete stop and it is hard to shift into FIRST (1), put the shift lever in NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1). SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to NEUTRAL. NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idle your engine. REVERSE (R): To back up, press the clutch pedal. After the vehicle stops, shift into REVERSE (R). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. If it is hard to shift, let the shift lever return to NEUTRAL and release the clutch pedal. Then press the clutch again and shift into REVERSE (R). Do not attempt to shift into the ﬁfth gear position prior to shifting into REVERSE (R). Your transmission has a lock out feature which prevent a ﬁfth gear to reverse gear shift. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for parking your vehicle. 2-23 To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button. Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down. If you forget to release your parking brake, a chime will sound and a warning light will ﬂash when the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is moving faster than 5 mph (8 kph). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-38. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located between the front seats. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-27. 2-24 Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running {CAUTION: {CAUTION: 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 will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by holding the button on the shift lever and pushing 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). 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. Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without ﬁrst pushing the button. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P). 2-25 Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. 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) (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-25. 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 transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: (cid:127) Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in PARK (P) with the shift lever button fully released, and prevent movement of the shift lever out of PARK (P) unless the ignition is in a position other than LOCK. The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of a discharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery. If your vehicle has a discharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery. See Jump Starting on page 5-35 for more information. If you still cannot move the shift lever from PARK (P), consult your dealer or a professional towing service. 2-26 (cid:127) Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) If your vehicle has a manual transmission. Before leaving your vehicle, fully press the clutch pedal in, move the shift lever in either FIRST (1) gear or REVERSE (R), and ﬁrmly apply the parking brake. See Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-23. Parking Over Things That Burn {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-27 Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on page 2-28. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control 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 on page 4-24. Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: (cid:127) Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. (cid:127) Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. (cid:127) Repairs were not done correctly. (cid:127) Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modiﬁed improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: (cid:127) Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and (cid:127) Have your vehicle ﬁxed immediately. 2-28 {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not 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 will not move, even when it is on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the automatic transmission shift lever to PARK (P), or the manual transmission shift lever to NEUTRAL. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-25 and Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) on page 2-27. Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. The day/night adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the lamps behind you. Move the lever to the right for nighttime use and to the left for daytime use. Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® If the vehicle has this mirror, while sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind the vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center and move it up and down or side to side. The day/night control, located at the bottom of the mirror, allows adjustment to lessen glare from the lamps behind you. Flip the lever right for nighttime use; ﬂip the lever left for daytime use. There are three OnStar® buttons located at the bottom of the mirror face. For more information about OnStar® and the services it provides, see OnStar® System on page 2-30. 2-29 Outside Manual Mirror Adjust the outside rearview mirror so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle, and the area beside your vehicle from a comfortable driving position. Some mirrors can be folded in to enter narrow passageways. Outside Power Mirrors Both mirrors can be manually folded by pulling them toward the vehicle. This feature may be useful when going through a car wash or a conﬁned space. Push the mirrors away from the vehicle to the normal position before driving. OnStar® System The controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver’s door. OnStar® uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and live advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If your airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar® Emergency where we can request emergency services be sent to your location. If you lock your keys in the car, call OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can send a signal to unlock your doors. If you need roadside assistance, press the OnStar® button and they will get you the help you need. Move the selector switch located next to the four-way control pad to the left or right to choose either the driver’s side or passenger’s side mirror. To adjust a mirror, use the arrows located on the four-way control pad to move the mirror in the desired direction. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen while sitting in a comfortable driving position. 2-30 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.onstar.ca. 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.onstar.ca. OnStar® Services For new vehicles equipped with OnStar®, the Safe and Sound Plan is included for one year from the date of purchase. 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 to an advisor. Safe and Sound Plan (cid:127) Advanced Automatic Collision Notiﬁcation (cid:127) Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment (cid:127) Emergency Services (cid:127) Roadside Assistance (cid:127) Stolen Vehicle Tracking (cid:127) Accident Assist (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) Ride Assist Information and Convenience Services 2-31 (cid:127) OnStar® Personal Calling As an OnStar® subscriber, the Personal Calling capability allows you to make hands-free calls using a wireless system 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, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or speak to an OnStar® advisor by pressing the OnStar® button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). OnStar® Virtual Advisor Your vehicle may have Virtual Advisor. It is a feature of OnStar® Personal Calling that uses minutes to access weather, local traffic reports, and stock quotes. By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands, you can browse through the various topics. Customize your information proﬁle at www.myonstar.com. See the OnStar® User’s Guide for more information. OnStar® Steering Wheel Controls Your vehicle may be equipped with a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar®. See the Audio Steering Wheel Control section for your speciﬁc vehicle operation. When calling into voice mail systems, or to dial directory numbers, press this button once, wait for the response, say the number(s) to be dialed, wait for the number(s) to be repeated and then say “dial”. See the OnStar® User’s Guide for more information. 2-32 Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Use key to lock and unlock. Cupholder(s) Center Console Storage Area There is also an upright center console storage area between the seatbacks. To open the storage area, press and release the button near the top so it extends out. Then, turn the button in either direction to unlatch the lid and pull the console lid down. After you close the lid, press the release button back in. Convertible Top For care and cleaning of the convertible top, see Convertible Top on page 5-74 under “Service and Appearance Care”. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. The following procedures explain the proper operation of the manual convertible top. Your vehicle has a cupholder on the passenger side of the center console. To access it, press and release the forward section of the cupholder and pull out. 2-33 The parts of the manual convertible top that are used when lowering and raising it are: A. Front Edge B. Side Edge C. Rear Buttresses D. Trunk Notice: Leaving the convertible top down and exposing the interior of your vehicle to outdoor conditions may cause damage. Always close the convertible top if leaving your vehicle outdoors. Notice: Lowering the convertible top when there are objects in the storage area could damage it or break the glass rear window. Always verify that no objects are in the storage area before lowering the convertible top. 2-34 If you lower the top on your vehicle in cold Notice: Lowering the top if it is damp, wet, or dirty can cause stains, mildew, and damage to the inside of your vehicle. Dry off the top before lowering it. Notice: weather (0°F/-18°C or lower), you may damage top components. Do not lower the top in cold weather. Notice: while the vehicle is in motion, you could damage the top or the top mechanism. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R), turn the ignition off and engage the parking brake before raising or lowering the convertible top. If you raise or lower the convertible top {CAUTION: Moving parts of the convertible top can be dangerous. People can be injured by the convertible top and its mechanism. Keep people away from your vehicle when you are lowering or raising the top. Lowering the Manual Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake. Shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission into FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R). 2. Make sure the ignition is turned off. 3. Push the trunk release button located in the glove box, or on the remote keyless entry, if equipped. 4. Lift the trunk. 6. Pull rearward on the side edge (B) of the convertible top and pull it off of the windshield frame. 7. Push the convertible top down into the trunk (D). 5. The convertible top front latch, located above the inside rearview mirror, must be unlatched. Pull the latch down and turn it counterclockwise to unlatch it. Leave the latch open and rotated to prevent damage. 8. After the top is stored, apply one even push, as shown, on the convertible top to ensure that the top is fully retracted and securely stored. 9. Close the trunk (D) by pressing down on it with a swift, ﬁrm motion. 2-35 6. Close the trunk (D) by pushing it down with a swift, ﬁrm motion. Raising the Manual Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake ﬁrmly and shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission into FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R). 2. Make sure the ignition is turned off, and lower the windows. 3. Push the trunk release button located in the glove box, or on the remote keyless entry, if equipped. 4. Lift the trunk. 7. At the rear edge of the convertible top, press down on the two buttresses (C) to latch them into the top of the trunk. 8. Pull the front edge (A) of the convertible top forward from the outside of the vehicle, or push the front edge (A) of the convertible top forward from the inside of the vehicle. 9. Turn the top front latch handle clockwise to latch the convertible top. 5. Pull the convertible top forward by ﬁrmly gripping the side edge (B) and applying a brisk upward and forward motion to get the top in the pull-up position. 2-36 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Other Warning Devices ...................................3-6 Horn .............................................................3-6 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ........................3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..................3-8 Flash-to-Pass .................................................3-8 Windshield Wipers ..........................................3-9 Windshield Washer .......................................3-10 Cruise Control ..............................................3-10 Headlamps ..................................................3-13 Headlamps on Reminder ................................3-14 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .......................3-14 Fog Lamps ..................................................3-14 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-15 Entry/Exit Lighting .........................................3-15 Mirror Reading Lamps ...................................3-15 Battery Run-Down Protection ..........................3-15 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .............................3-15 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ......................3-16 Climate Controls ............................................3-17 Climate Control System .................................3-17 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-20 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-20 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-21 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-22 Tachometer .................................................3-22 Safety Belt Reminder Light .............................3-23 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light .............3-23 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-24 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...................3-25 Charging System Light ..................................3-27 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-27 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .............3-28 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ......3-29 Low Coolant Warning Light ............................3-29 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-30 Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-32 Security Light ...............................................3-33 Reduced Engine Power Light .........................3-34 Highbeam On Light .......................................3-34 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Service Vehicle Soon Light ............................3-34 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-35 Low Fuel Warning Light .................................3-35 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-36 DIC Operation and Displays ...........................3-36 DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-38 DIC Vehicle Personalization ............................3-40 Audio System(s) .............................................3-45 Setting the Time (Without Date Display) ...........3-47 Setting the Time (With Date Display) ...............3-47 Radio with CD (Base) ...................................3-48 Radio with CD (MP3) ....................................3-53 Theft-Deterrent Feature ..................................3-68 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......................3-69 Radio Reception ...........................................3-70 Care of Your CDs .........................................3-71 Care of the CD Player ...................................3-71 Fixed Mast Antenna ......................................3-71 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (Trunk Mounted) ........................................3-71 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Side Window Outlets. See Climate Control System on page 3-17. B. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-20. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. D. Cruise Control Buttons (If Equipped). See Cruise Control on page 3-10. E. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-21. F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-69. G. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-15. H. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-25. I. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. J. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped). See Fog Lamps on page 3-14. K. Drive Information Center (DIC) Controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-36. L. Horn. See Horn on page 3-6. M. Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls. See Windshield Wipers on page 3-9 and Windshield Washer on page 3-10. N. Climate Controls. See Climate Control System on page 3-17. O. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). Accessory Power Outlet (If Equipped). See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-16 and Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-15. P. Shift Lever. See Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-23. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-20 (if equipped with automatic transmission). Q. Parking Brake Lever. See Parking Brake on page 2-24. R. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-45. S. Cupholder. See Cupholder(s) on page 2-33. T. Trunk Release. See Trunk on page 2-9. U. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-33. 3-5 Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located in the center of the instrument panel. Horn To sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering wheel. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise the steering wheel to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key is not in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. Press the button again to turn the ﬂashers off. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, your turn signals will not work. 3-6 The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever To tilt the wheel, pull down the lever. Then move the wheel to a comfortable position, pull up the lever to lock the wheel in place. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: (cid:127) G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-8. (cid:127) 3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. Flash-to-Pass. See Flash-to-Pass on page 3-8. (cid:127) 2 Exterior Light Control. See Headlamps on page 3-13. 3-7 (cid:127) Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal lever away from you. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows ﬂash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers will not see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-78. 3-8 To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam, pull the turn signal lever toward you. Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then release the lever to turn them off. Windshield Wipers Use this lever, located on the right side of the steering wheel, to operate the windshield wipers. 9(Off): Move the lever to this position to turn off the windshield wipers. & (Intermittent): Move the lever to this position for intermittent operation. When you select this position, the delay will vary depending on the manually selected delay. x (Delay): When the lever is in the intermittent position, turn the intermittent adjust band with this symbol on it up or down to set for a shorter or longer delay between wipes. To the left of the adjust band are bars, increasing in size from bottom to top, that indicate the frequency of the wipes. Smaller bars mean the wipers movement is less frequent. Larger bars mean the movement is more frequent. 6 (Low Speed): Move the lever up to the ﬁrst setting past intermittent, for steady wiping at low speed. 1 (High Speed): Move the lever up to the second setting past intermittent, for wiping at high speed. 8 (Mist): Move the lever all the way down to this position for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the windshield wipers start; then let go. The windshield wipers will stop after one wiping cycle. If you want additional wiping cycles, hold the lever down longer. Damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If the wiper blades are frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. 3-9 Cruise Control If equipped with cruise control, your vehicle can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h). {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. If the motor gets stuck, turn the wipers off, clear away the snow or ice, and then turn the wipers back on. As an added safety feature, if the wipers are on for more than 15 seconds, the vehicle’s headlamps will turn on automatically. They will turn off 15 seconds after the wipers are turned off. Windshield Washer To wash your windshield, press the button at the end of the lever until the washers begin. {CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. When you release the button, the washers will stop, but the wipers will continue to wipe for about three times or will resume the speed you were using before. 3-10 Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. The cruise control buttons are located on the steering wheel. J (On/Off): Press this button to turn the cruise control system on and off. RES+ (Resume): Press this button to resume a set speed and to accelerate the speed. SET− (Set): Press this button to set a speed and to decrease the speed. To set a speed do the following: 1. Press the on/off button to turn cruise control on. The indicator light on the button will come on. 2. Get to the speed you want. 3. Press the SET− control button and release it. The CRUISE ENGAGED message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) to show the system is engaged. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. When you apply the brakes or clutch, the cruise control will shut off. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, disengages the cruise control. To return to your previously set speed, you do not need to go through the set process again. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can press the RES+ button brieﬂy. This will take you back up to your previously chosen speed and stay there. 3-11 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to increase speed. 1. Disengage the cruise control by applying the brake pedal but do not turn it off. Accelerate to a higher speed and reset the cruise control. 2. If the cruise control system is already engaged, press the RES+ button. Press it until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the button. To increase your speed in very small amounts, press the RES+ button brieﬂy and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already engaged, (cid:127) Push and hold the SET− part of the button until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, push the SET− part of the button brieﬂy. Each time you do this, you will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your 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. Ending Cruise Control To end cruise control, step lightly on the brake pedal or the clutch if your vehicle has a manual transmission. Stepping on the brake pedal or clutch will only end the current cruise control session. Press the cruise control on/off button to turn the system completely off. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. 3-12 (cid:127) Headlamps The lever on the left side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp switch has the following four positions: 2 (Headlamps): This position turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps. ; (Parking Lamps): This position turns on the parking lamps and taillamps only. AUTO (Automatic Headlamp System): This position automatically turns on the Daytime Running Lamps during daytime, and the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps at night. P (Off/On): This position is an Off/On switch for the Automatic Headlamp System. In Canada, this applies to vehicles with an automatic transmission set to PARK (P) and manual transmission vehicles with the parking brake engaged. When operating in AUTO, a momentary turn of the switch to off/on will turn off the Automatic Headlamp System. An AUTO LIGHTS OFF message will display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), if equipped, and a chime will sound. Rotating the switch to off/on again will turn the Automatic Headlamp System back on. An AUTO LIGHTS ON message will display on the Driver Information Center (DIC). The Automatic Headlamp System is always turned on at the beginning of an ignition cycle for vehicles with manual transmission. When the parking brake is engaged, the automatic headlamps will turn off. For vehicles with an automatic transmission, when the shift lever is shifted out of PARK (P), the Automatic Headlamp System will turn on. Shifting the lever back to PARK (P) will turn off the automatic headlamp system for vehicles with an automatic transmission. 3-13 Headlamps on Reminder If you open the driver’s door with the ignition off and the lamps on, you will hear a warning chime. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. Your vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered or the headlamps will come on when you do not need them. The DRL system will make both front turn signal lamps turn on when the following conditions are met: The ignition is on. The exterior lamp control is turned to AUTO. The light sensor detects daytime light. The shift lever is not in PARK (P). While the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, and instrument panel lights will not be illuminated. 3-14 The DRL system will be off any time your vehicle is in PARK (P). The DRL system on U.S. vehicles can also be turned off by using the off/on switch for one ignition cycle. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. The DRL system will turn off whenever the park brake is engaged or if vehicle speed is less than 5 mph after the vehicle is started. Fog Lamps If your vehicle is equipped with a fog lamp button, it is located on the instrument panel, to the right of the steering wheel. The ignition must be on to turn your fog lamps on. Push the button to turn the fog lamps on. An indicator light on the switch will come on when the fog lamps are on. Push the button again to turn the fog lamps off. The parking lamps will automatically turn on and off when the fog lamps are turned on and off. (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) The fog lamps will turn off while the high-beam headlamps are turned on. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. Mirror Reading Lamps Your vehicle has reading lamps on the rearview mirror. Push the button to turn the reading lamps on and off. Instrument Panel Brightness D Instrument Panel Brightness: The control for this feature is located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel. Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or counterclockwise to dim them. Entry/Exit Lighting The lamps inside your vehicle will go on when you open any door. These lamps will fade out after about 20 seconds after all of the doors have been closed or when the ignition is turned on. These lamps will also go on when you press the trunk release, unlock symbol button or the horn symbol on the keyless entry system transmitter. The lamps inside your vehicle will stay on for about 20 seconds after your key is removed from the ignition to provide an illuminated exit. Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle is equipped with a battery saver feature designed to protect your vehicle’s battery. When any interior lamp is left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system will automatically turn the lamp off after 20 minutes. This will avoid draining the battery. Accessory Power Outlet(s) The accessory power outlet can be used to connect electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or CB radio. The outlet can accept electrical equipment rated at a maximum of 20 amps. The accessory power outlet is located on the instrument panel, under the radio. To use the outlet, remove the cover. When not in use, always cover the outlet 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. 3-15 Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power outlet. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: cause damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only. Improper use of the power outlet can Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter. To use the lighter, located on the instrument panel below the radio, push it in all the way and let go. When it is ready, it will pop back out by itself. 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. To clean the center console ashtray, remove the entire ashtray and empty it. Notice: items 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, pins, or other ﬂammable 3-16 Climate Controls Climate Control System Climate Control System with Air Conditioning shown, Climate Control System without Air Conditioning similar With this system you can control the heating and ventilation of your vehicle. You may also be able to control the cooling of your vehicle, if equipped. The in-between mode will be a combination of the two modes that the control is selected between. Temperature: Turn the left knob on the control panel to adjust the temperature of the air in the vehicle. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature. #(Air Conditioning) (If Equipped): Press the left knob on the control panel to turn the air conditioning system on or off. An indicator light on the button will come on to let you know the air conditioning is activated. When the system is on, this setting cools and dehumidiﬁes the air entering your vehicle. The air conditioning will not function if the fan is turned off. If air conditioning is selected with fan off, the LED light will ﬂash three times and then turn off. You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air conditioning compressor turns off and turns on again. This is normal. The system is designed to make adjustments to help with fuel economy while still maintaining the selected temperature. Air conditioning does not operate at temperature below 40°F (4°C). In temperatures above 40°F (4°C), the air conditioning cannot be turned off in defrost and ﬂoor/defog modes because it helps to remove moisture from the vehicle. It also helps to keep the windows clear. On hot days, open the windows to let the hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps reduce the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently. 3-17 For quick cool down on hot days, do the following: 1. Select the vent mode. 2. Select recirculation mode. 3. Select the air conditioning to on. 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 of your vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off. 9 (Fan): Turn the center knob on the control panel to control the fan speed. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. 9 (Off): Turn the center knob to this position to turn the fan off. ? (Recirculation): Press the center knob on the control panel to recirculate air inside the vehicle and prevent outside air from coming in. It can be used to prevent outside odors from entering your vehicle and cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off. An indicator light on the button will come on to let you know the recirculation mode is activated. 3-18 Recirculation is available in the bi-level and vent modes. If recirculation is selected in either ﬂoor/heat, ﬂoor/defog, or defrost mode, the LED light will ﬂash three times indicating it is not available in that mode. The right knob on the control panel is used to direct the airﬂow inside your vehicle. Turn the knob to select one of the following modes: H (Vent): Turn the right knob on the control panel to this mode to direct air to the instrument panel outlets. \(Bi-Level): Turn the right knob on the control panel to this mode to direct air to the instrument panel outlets, and the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets and the defroster and side window outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the ﬂoor outlets. [ (Floor): Turn the right knob on the control panel to this mode to direct most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets. The remaining air is directed to the side window and defroster outlets. Recirculation is not available in this mode. If low or no airﬂow is on the passenger side, ensure that the carpet covering is tucked under ﬂoor outlets. 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 and side windows. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. To prevent fogging on the inside of the windows in modes other than ﬂoor/defog and defrost, make sure the air conditioning compressor, if equipped, is on and recirculation mode is off /(Floor/Defog): Turn the right knob on the control panel to this mode to direct the air to the windshield, the side window outlets, and to the ﬂoor outlets. When you select this mode, the system runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is near freezing or below. Recirculation is not available in this mode. 0 (Defrost): Turn the right knob on the control panel to this mode to direct most of the air to the windshield, and the side window outlets. When you select this mode, the system runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is near or below freezing. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. 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. An indicator light on the knob will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated. The rear window defogger will turn off about ﬁfteen minutes after the knob is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will run for approximately seven and one-half minutes before turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the knob again or by turning off the engine. Do not operate rear defogger when convertible top is down. = (Rear Defogger): Press the right knob on the control panel to turn the rear window defogger on or off. Do not use rear defogger when the top is stowed. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid. 3-19 Outlet Adjustment Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of your instrument panel to direct the airﬂow. Your vehicle has air outlets that allow you to adjust the direction and amount of airﬂow inside the vehicle. Move the louvers up or down to change 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 your vehicle. (cid:127) Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. (cid:127) Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively. 3-20 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on brieﬂy when you start the engine just to let you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on as you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly — and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help. Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel is left in the tank, and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically. United States Cluster shown, Canada similar 3-21 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your vehicle’s odometer works together with the driver information center. If equipped, you can set a Trip A and Trip B odometer. See “Trip Information” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-36. The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. Simply open the driver’s door and the mileage will be displayed brieﬂy. If your vehicle ever needs a new odometer installed, the new one will be set to the correct mileage total of the old odometer. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). If you operate the engine with the Notice: tachometer in the shaded warning area, your vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by your warranty. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area. 3-22 Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This would only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-37 for more information. The passenger safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. This chime and light will be repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. This chime and light will be repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the passenger’s safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. 3-23 Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-30. This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. The airbags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. The airbag readiness light should ﬂash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key 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. 3-24 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator – United States Passenger Airbag Status Indicator – Canada The indicator next to the passenger airbag status indicator lights is the passenger safety belt reminder light. See Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-23 for more information on that indicator. When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger’s frontal airbag. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled (may inﬂate). {CAUTION: If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger’s seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat if the airbag is turned on. 3-25 {CAUTION: Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag under certain conditions, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. General Motors recommends that rear-facing child restraints be transported in vehicles with a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, whenever possible. If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-37 for more on this, including important safety information. If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service. {CAUTION: If the off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on together, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-24. 3-26 Charging System Light The charging system light will come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition, and when the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. Then it should go out when the engine is started. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your GM dealer. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. United States Canada This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to 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 you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. 3-27 If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. Make sure the parking brake is fully released. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or, the pedal may go closer to the ﬂoor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-34. {CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light If your vehicle is equipped with the anti-lock brake system, the light will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. That is normal. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. Or, if the light comes on when you are driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on after driving at a speed of at least 13 mph (20 kph), or comes on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but you do not have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you do not have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with your regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-27. The anti-lock brake system warning light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key 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. 3-28 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light The engine coolant temperature warning light will come on when the engine has overheated. Low Coolant Warning Light This light comes on brieﬂy when you turn your ignition on. If this happens you should pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-23 for more information. Notice: Driving with the engine coolant temperature warning light on could cause your vehicle to overheat. See Engine Overheating on page 5-23. Your vehicle could be damaged, and it might not be covered by your warranty. Never drive with the engine coolant temperature warning light on. This light will also come on when starting your vehicle. If it doesn’t, have your vehicle serviced. If this light comes on and stays on, the coolant level in your vehicle is low. If the light is on along with an overheat warning, you may have a serious overheating problem. Notice: Driving with the low coolant warning light on could cause your vehicle to overheat. See “Engine Overheating” under Engine Coolant on page 5-19. Your vehicle could be damaged and the damages might not be covered by your warranty. See Engine Coolant on page 5-19 for information on what to do. Your vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible. 3-29 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. 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. If you keep driving your vehicle with this 3-30 Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 5-3. 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. (cid:127) (cid:127) 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 the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps, and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling the Tank on page 5-8. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. 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. 3-31 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. Oil Pressure Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving. This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it ﬁxed immediately. 3-32 Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. Security Light This light ﬂashes when the vehicle security system is activated. The oil light could also come on in three other situations: (cid:127) When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test to show you it is working, but the light will go out when you turn the ignition to START. If it does not come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it ﬁxed right away. If you are idling at a stop sign, the light may blink on and then off. If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. This is normal. {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. 3-33 (cid:127) (cid:127) Reduced Engine Power Light Highbeam On Light This light will come on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned on. This light will come on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. If the reduced engine power light is on, a chime will sound and a noticeable reduction in the vehicle’s performance may occur. If the reduced engine power light is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while the reduced engine power light is on, but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime the reduced engine power light stays on, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized GM dealer as soon as possible for service. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. Service Vehicle Soon Light This light will come on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned on. This light will come on if you have problems that may require the vehicle to be taken in for service. If the light comes on, take your vehicle to a GM dealer for service as soon as possible. 3-34 Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: (cid:127) At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to ﬁll the tank. The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. The gage doesn’t go back to empty when you turn off the ignition. For your fuel tank capacity, see Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-82. Low Fuel Warning Light This light will come on brieﬂy when you are starting the engine. This light also comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. When you add fuel the light should go off. If it does not, have your vehicle serviced. 3-35 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle may have a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC display gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s systems. The DIC is also used to display driver personalization menu modes and warning/status messages. All messages will appear in the DIC display, located at the bottom of the tachometer on the instrument panel cluster. The DIC buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. q (Information): Press this button to scroll through the vehicle information mode displays. r (Reset): Press this button to reset some vehicle information mode displays, select a personalization menu mode setting, or acknowledge a warning message. 3-36 Press and hold the information and reset buttons at the same time for several seconds, then release the buttons to enter the personalization menu. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-40 for more information. DIC Operation and Displays The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. The DIC has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons. The button functions are detailed in the following. Information Modes q (Information): Press this button to scroll through the following vehicle information modes: Odometer Press the information button until the odometer is displayed. This mode shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). To change the DIC display to English or metric units, see “UNITS” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-40. TRIP A or TRIP B Press the information button until TRIP A or TRIP B is displayed. These modes show the current distance traveled since the last reset for each trip odometer in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). Both odometers can be used at the same time. Each trip odometer can be reset to zero separately by pressing and holding the reset button for a few seconds while the desired trip odometer is displayed. FUEL RANGE Press the information button until FUEL RANGE is displayed. This mode shows the remaining distance you can drive without refueling in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). It is based on fuel economy and the fuel remaining in the tank. When the fuel level is low, FUEL RANGE LOW will display. The fuel economy data used to determine fuel range is an average of recent driving conditions. As your driving conditions change, this data is gradually updated. The FUEL RANGE mode cannot be reset. ECON (Economy) Press the information button until ECON is displayed. This mode shows how many miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) your vehicle is getting based on current and past driving conditions. Press and hold the reset button while ECON is displayed to reset the average fuel economy. Average fuel economy will then be calculated starting from that point. If the average fuel economy is not reset, it will be continually updated each time you drive. AV (Average) SPEED Press the information button until AV SPEED is displayed. This mode shows the vehicle’s average speed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). Press and hold the reset button while AV SPEED is displayed to reset the average vehicle speed. 3-37 OIL LIFE Press the information button until OIL LIFE is displayed. The engine oil life system shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. It will show 100% when the system is reset after an oil change. It will alert you to change your oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Engine Oil on page 5-13 and Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4. Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil change. See “How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System” under Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16 and “OIL–LIFE RESET” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-40. COOLANT Press the information button until COOLANT is displayed. This mode shows the temperature of the engine coolant in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Celsius (°C). DIC Warnings and Messages These warning messages will appear in the DIC display if there is a problem detected in one of your vehicle’s systems. With most messages, a warning chime will sound when the message is displayed. The messages will clear from the display when the condition no longer exists. You can also acknowledge and clear some messages from the display by pressing and holding either the reset or information buttons. The message will come back on the next time the vehicle is turned off and back on if the condition still exists. Your vehicle may have other warning messages. AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS OFF This message will display if the automatic headlamp system is disabled with the headlamp switch. AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS ON This message will display if the automatic headlamp system is enabled with the headlamp switch. 3-38 BRAKE FLUID This message will display if the ignition is on to inform the driver that the brake ﬂuid level is low. Have the brake system serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible. CHANGE OIL SOON This message will display when the life of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed. When you acknowledge the CHANGE OIL SOON message by clearing it from the display, you still must reset the engine oil life system separately. See “OIL-LIFE RESET” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-40, Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16, and Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4 for more information. CHECK GAS CAP This message will display if the gas cap has not been fully tightened. You should recheck your gas cap to ensure that it is on properly. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the message off. CRUISE ENGAGED This message will display when the cruise control system is active. See Cruise Control on page 3-10 for more information. DOOR AJAR This message will display if one or more of the vehicle’s doors are not closed properly. When this message appears, you should make sure that the door(s) are closed completely. ENGINE DISABLED This message will display if the starting of the engine is disabled. Have your vehicle serviced immediately by your GM dealer. KEY FOB BATT (Battery) LOW This message will display if the remote keyless entry transmitter battery is low. You should replace the battery in the transmitter. See “Battery Replacement” under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-4. 3-39 LOW COOLANT This message will display when there is a low level of engine coolant. Have the cooling system serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible. See Engine Coolant on page 5-19 for more information. PARKING BRAKE This message will display if the parking brake is left engaged. See Parking Brake on page 2-24. SERVICE AIR BAG This message will display when there is a problem with the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer immediately. TRUNK AJAR This message will display when the trunk lid of your vehicle is not closed completely. You should make sure that the trunk lid is closed completely. See Trunk on page 2-9. 3-40 DIC Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle has personalization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to a preferred setting. All of the features listed may not be available on your vehicle. Only the features available will be displayed on your DIC. The default settings for the features were set when your vehicle left the factory, but may have been changed from their default state since that time. To change feature settings, use the following procedure: Entering Personalization Menu 1. Turn the ignition on while the vehicle is stopped. 2. Press and hold the information and reset buttons at the same time for several seconds, then release to enter the personalization menu. If the vehicle speed is greater than 2 mph (3 km/h), only the UNITS menu will be accessible. 3. Press the information button to scroll through the available personalization menu modes. Press the reset button to scroll through the available settings for each mode. If you do not make a selection within ten seconds, the display will go back to the previous information displayed. Personalization Menu Modes UNITS This feature allows you to select the units of measurement in which the DIC will display the vehicle information. When UNITS appears on the display, press the reset button to scroll through the available settings: ENGLISH (default in United States): All information will be displayed in English units. For example, distance will be shown in miles (mi) and fuel economy in miles per gallon (mpg). METRIC (default in Canada): All information will be displayed in metric units. For example, distance will be shown in kilometers (km) and fuel economy in liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). Choose one of the available settings and press the information button to select it and move on to the next feature. OIL-LIFE RESET When this feature is displayed, you can reset the engine oil life system. To reset the system, see Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16. See “OIL LIFE” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-36 for more information. LOCK HORN If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, this feature, which allows the vehicle’s horn to chirp every time the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or disabled. When LOCK HORN appears on the display, press the reset button to scroll through the available settings: OFF (default): The horn will not chirp on the ﬁrst press of the remote keyless entry transmitter lock button. The horn will still chirp on the second press. ON: The horn will chirp on the ﬁrst press of the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. Choose one of the available settings and press the information button to select it and move on to the next feature. 3-41 UNLOCK HORN If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, this feature, which allows the vehicle’s horn to chirp on the ﬁrst press of the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, can be enabled or disabled. When UNLOCK HORN appears on the display, press the reset button to scroll through the available settings: OFF (default): The horn will not chirp when the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. ON: The horn will chirp on the ﬁrst press of the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. Choose one of the available settings and press the information button to select it and move on to the next feature. LIGHT FLASH If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, this feature, which allows the vehicle’s exterior hazard/turn signal lighting to ﬂash every time the lock or unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or disabled. When LIGHT FLASH appears on the display, press the reset button to scroll through the available settings: OFF: The exterior hazard/turn signal lighting will not ﬂash when the lock or unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. ON (default): The exterior hazard/turn signal lighting will ﬂash when the lock or unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. See Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. Choose one of the available settings and press the information button to select it and move on to the next feature. 3-42 DELAY LOCK This feature, which delays the actual locking of the vehicle, can be enabled or disabled. When DELAY LOCK appears on the display, press the reset button to scroll through the available settings: AUTO UNLK (Unlock) This feature, which allows the vehicle to automatically unlock certain doors, can be enabled or disabled. When AUTO UNLK appears on the display, press the reset button to scroll through the available settings: ON (default): The doors will not lock until ﬁve seconds after the last door is closed. You can temporarily override delayed locking by pressing the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter a second time. OFF: The doors will lock immediately when pressing the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. See Delayed Locking on page 2-8 and Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. Choose one of the available settings and press the information button to select it and move on to the next feature. ALL (default): All of the doors will automatically unlock. DRIVER: The driver’s door will automatically unlock. NONE: None of the doors will automatically unlock. You will need to manually unlock the doors. If you have a manual transmission vehicle, the door(s) will automatically unlock when the key is turned off. If you have an automatic transmission vehicle, you can select when the automatic unlocking will occur. See “UNLK (Automatic Transmission Only)” following. See Automatic Door Unlock on page 2-9 for more information. Choose one of the available settings and press the information button to select it and move on to the next feature. 3-43 UNLK (Unlock) (Automatic Transmission Only) This screen displays only if your vehicle has an automatic transmission and DRIVER or ALL is selected for the AUTO UNLK feature. This feature determines when the automatic door unlocking will occur. When UNLK appears on the display, press the reset button to scroll through the available settings: KEY OFF: The door(s) will unlock when the key is turned off. SHIFT TO P (Park) (default): The door(s) will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P). See Automatic Door Unlock on page 2-9 for more information. Choose one of the available settings and press the information button to select it and move on to the next feature. EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, this feature, which allows the vehicle’s exterior perimeter lighting to turn on each time the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or disabled. When EXT LIGHTS appears on the display, press the reset button to scroll through the available settings: OFF: The exterior perimeter lighting will not turn on when the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. ON (default): The exterior perimeter lighting will turn on when the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. See Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. Choose one of the available settings and press the information button to select it and move on to the next feature. 3-44 LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC will display. Press the reset button to scroll through the available settings: ENGLISH (default): The DIC will display all information in English. FRENCH: The DIC will display all information in French. SPANISH: The DIC will display all information in Spanish. GERMAN: The DIC will display all information in German. Choose one of the available settings and press the information button to select it and exit out of the personalization menu mode. Exiting Personalization Menu The personalization menu will be exited when any of the following conditions occur: (cid:127) A ten second time period has elapsed. The ignition is turned off. The end of the personalization menu list is reached. Audio System(s) Driving without distraction is a necessity for a safer driving experience. See Defensive Driving on page 4-2. By taking a few moments to read this manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s audio system, you can use it with less effort, as well as take advantage of its features. While your vehicle is parked, set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone and adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite stations using the presets and steering wheel controls (if equipped). You also need to educate yourself about the importance of avoiding distractions while you are driving. While your vehicle is parked: Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. Familiarize yourself with its operation. (cid:127) Set up your audio system by presetting your favorite stations, setting the tone and adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite stations using the presets and steering wheel controls (if equipped). 3-45 (cid:127)

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