2004 Pontiac VIBE Owners Manual

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won’t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. 2-19 Automatic Transaxle Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. {CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See “Shifting Into Park (P)” in the Index. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. 2-20 Ensure that the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in ON. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever, push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See Shifting Out of Park (P) on page2-30. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see If YouAreStuck:InSand,Mud,IceorSnowon page4-28. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is “racing” (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is ﬁrmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don’t shift into a drive gear while your engine is racing. Notice: Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting into a drive gear with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty. DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: • Going less than about 27 mph (43 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. • Going about 29 mph (47 km/h) or more, push your accelerator pedal all the way down. You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power. 2-21 SECOND (2): This position gives you more power than DRIVE (D) but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. LOW (L): This position gives you even more power than SECOND (2) but lower fuel economy. You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in LOW (L), the transaxle won’t shift into low gear until the vehicle is going slow enough. Notice: If your front wheels won’t turn, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transaxle. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in position on a hill. Overdrive Off Your automatic transaxle has an O/D (overdrive off) button. It is located on the left side of the shift lever. Press the O/D button to turn off overdrive. A light on the instrument panel cluster will come on when this feature is used. Press the button again to turn overdrive back on. Then the light on the instrument panel cluster will go off. See OverdriveOffLightonpage3-39. Use this feature for better fuel economy. Fast starts use the most fuel while gradual starts give you the best fuel economy. When you turn on your vehicle the overdrive will automatically be on until you turn it off. 2-22 Manual Transaxle Operation Five-Speed 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. Five-Speed Transaxle Shift Pattern You can shift into FIRST (1) when you’re going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you’ve come to a complete stop and it’s 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), 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 down on the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. Notice: Shift into REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Shifting into REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving could damage your transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Also, use REVERSE (R) along with the parking brake for parking your vehicle. 2-23 Six-Speed Six-Speed Transaxle Shift Pattern 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’re going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you’ve come to a complete stop and it’s 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. If you’ve come to a complete stop and it’s hard to shift into SECOND (2), put the shift lever in neutral and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into SECOND (2). 2-24 THIRD (3): Press the clutch pedal and upshift into THIRD (3). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5), SIXTH (6): Shift into FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6) the same way you do for THIRD (3). 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 down on the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. Notice: Shift into REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Shifting into REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving could damage your transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Also, use REVERSE (R) along with the parking brake for parking your vehicle. There is an audible beep when the vehicle is in REVERSE (R) to ensure that FIRST (1) gear and REVERSE (R) are not confused. 2-25 Shift Speeds {CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Don’t shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. This chart shows when to shift to the next gear for the best fuel economy. Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Speeds Engine 1.8 L (Code 8) 1.8 L (Code L) 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 15 mph (24 km/h) 15 mph (24 km/h) 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 25 mph (40 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 3 to 4 or 4 to 3 40 mph 64 km/h) 40 mph (64 km/h) 4 to 5 or 5 to 4 45 mph (72 mph) 45 mph (72 km/h) 5 to 6 or 6 to 5 — 50 mph (80 km/h) If your speed drops below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear. You may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for good performance. 2-26 Parking Brake 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. 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 lever all the way down. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer, see TowingaTraileron page4-34. 2-27 3. Hold in the button on the shift lever. • Push the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). Shifting Into Park (P) {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 won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. If you have an automatic transaxle do the following: 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake by pulling up on the parking brake lever. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) as follows: 2-28 If you have to leave your automatic transaxle 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’ve 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 pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK (P). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with the engine running. 2-29 Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your automatic transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To ﬁnd out how, see ShiftingIntoPark (P) on page2-28. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P)before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Shifting Out of Park (P) If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle it has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in ON. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page2-20. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever – push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish. 2-30 If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the ignition to LOCK. Make sure the parking brake is applied. 2. Carefully pry the shift-lock override small, round cover from the ﬂoor-shift console, located to the right of the shift lever. Parking Your Vehicle Before you get out of your vehicle, move the shift lever into REVERSE (R), and ﬁrmly apply the parking brake. Once the shift lever has been placed into REVERSE (R) with the clutch pedal pressed in, you can turn the ignition key to OFF, remove the key and release the clutch. If you are towing a trailer, see TowingaTraileron page4-34. 3. Insert the end of a ﬂat-tipped tool into the circular slot and press down ﬁrmly. 4. While maintaining brake application, move the shift lever into the drive gear you want. 5. Have the vehicle ﬁxed as soon as possible. 2-31 Parking Over Things That Burn {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-32 Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. • Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. • Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. • Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. CAUTION: (Continued) • Repairs weren’t done correctly. • Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modiﬁed improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: • Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and • Have your vehicle ﬁxed immediately. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-33 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It’s 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.” 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” in the Index. {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. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page2-28. If you are parking on a hill and if you’re pulling a trailer, also see Towing a Trailer on page4-34. 2-34 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror The inside rearview mirror is attached to your vehicle’s front windshield glass. If you do not have a sunroof, your vehicle’s inside rearview mirror may be equipped with reading lamps. If your vehicle is equipped with this mirror, there are two buttons located on the bottom of the mirror. Press the buttons to turn the lamps on and press them again to turn the lamps off. To prevent the battery from draining, the lamps will automatically turn off when the key is in the ACC or LOCK positions or if the key is removed for 20 minutes or more. The lights will come on when any of the doors are opened or if the key is turned to the ON position. The mirror moves so that you can adjust it up and down or side to side. You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Pull the tab for night driving to reduce glare. Push the tab for daytime driving. 2-35 Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. {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. Outside Remote Control Mirrors These controls are located to the left of your steering wheel on the instrument panel. To adjust either mirror, push the button labeled L (left) or R (right). Then use the arrows on the control pad to adjust the mirror. Once you have adjusted both mirrors, move the selector switch back to the center. This prevents moving the mirrors accidentally once you have adjusted them. 2-36 Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box door, lift the latch. Always keep the glove box door closed while driving. Cupholder(s) There are two ﬁxed cupholders located in the console area between the two front seats. There are also two cupholders that fold out of the rear of the console storage unit. Coinholder(s) Your instrument panel has a coinholder located to the left of the steering wheel. Instrument Panel Storage Area There are storage compartments located on the instrument panel in two places. They are below the interior/instrument panel brightness dial and below the shift lever. Pull the top of the door toward you to open it or for the compartment below the shift lever, push the button to open it. Center Console Storage Area A storage area is located in the console between the seats which can hold CDs, cassettes or a cell phone. There is also an accessory power outlet located in the storage area. To access the upper tray of the storage area, raise the console box lid without touching the lock release lever. To access the lower storage area, pull up the lock release lever while raising the lid. Floor Mats Your vehicle’s ﬂoor mat is specially designed to remain in position under your feet and out of reach of the accelerator pedal. The driver’s side ﬂoor mat is held in place by two locator hooks. Be sure the driver’s side ﬂoor mat is properly placed on the ﬂoor so that it does not block the movement of the accelerator pedal. 2-37 How to Remove and Replace the Floor Mat To remove the ﬂoor mat, pull up on the rear of the mat to disconnect it from the locator hooks. To reinstall the ﬂoor mat, line up the openings in the ﬂoor mat over the locator hooks and push down into place. Luggage Carrier {CAUTION: If you try to carry something on top of your vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier — like paneling, plywood, a mattress and so forth — the wind can catch it as you drive along. This can cause you to lose control. What you are carrying could be violently torn off, and this could cause you or other drivers to have a collision, and of course damage your vehicle. You may be able to carry something like this inside. But, never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle. The luggage carrier has sliding crossrails and side rails that are attached to the roof to secure cargo. Use GM accessory racks that are compatible with your luggage carrier for transporting sports equipment. These are available through your GM dealer. 2-38 To adjust the position of the crossrails, do the following: 1. Turn the eight knobs counterclockwise to loosen the crossrails. 2. Slide the crossrails to the desired position for loading the luggage. 3. After adjusting the crossrails, be sure to tighten all the knobs by turning the knobs clockwise. Notice: Loading cargo that weighs more than 75 lbs. (34 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle. When you carry large things, never let them hang over the rear or the sides of your vehicle. When loading cargo, be sure it rests on the crossrails and does not scratch or damage the vehicle. Put the cargo against the side rails and fasten it securely to the luggage carrier. Put the main weight as far forward as you can and move the rear crossrail as far forward as possible to keep the load from shifting. Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see LoadingYourVehicleon page4-32. To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving, check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened. 2-39 Rear Storage Area A storage area is located under the rear cargo area ﬂoor panel. Turn the two lock knobs on the ﬂoor panel to unlock the storage area access cover. Rear Cargo Accessory Track System Your vehicle has a track system located on the ﬂoor of the rear cargo area. This system can be used to carry accessories in your vehicle in many ways by using the tie-down anchors provided in your vehicle or accessory packages available from your dealer. Make sure the cargo being carried in the rear cargo area is secure. See LoadingYourVehicleonpage4-32. Be sure to lock the access cover to close it securely. 2-40 Cargo Cover To use the cargo cover, attach the side hooks of the cargo cover to the upper tie down hooks located along both sides of the rear cargo area. Cargo Tie Downs {CAUTION: An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. You or others could be injured. If you remove the cover, always store it in the proper storage location. When you put it back, always be sure that it is securely reattached. The tire tie-down belts are designed to secure the ﬂat tire. You can also use the belts and hooks to secure your luggage. There are eight tie-down hooks located in the rear of the vehicle. The belts are located under the cargo area ﬂoor panel. To use the belts, hook the ends to the lower tie-down hooks in a criss-cross pattern across the cargo. Pull on the belts at the buckle to tighten the belt as needed. 2-41 Sunroof If your vehicle has a sunroof, you can tilt or open it. To tilt the sunroof, slide the sunshade rearward, then press the switch marked UP. Press the other end of the switch to lower the sunroof. Your ignition must be on for the switch to work. To open the sunroof, press the SLIDE arrow that points to the rear of the vehicle. To close it, press the other arrow that points to the front of the vehicle. The sunroof will close partially and stop. Once the sunroof stops you will have to release the switch and press the button again to completely close it. You can open the sunroof to any position. The sunshade will open when the sunroof is opened. 2-42 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-2 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-4 Other Warning Devices ...................................3-4 Horn .............................................................3-5 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-5 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-5 Exterior Lamps .............................................3-12 Interior Lamps ..............................................3-14 Accessory Power Outlets ...............................3-17 Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current ........3-18 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ........................3-19 Climate Controls ............................................3-19 Climate Control System .................................3-19 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-22 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-23 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators .............3-25 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-26 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-27 Tachometer .................................................3-28 Safety Belt Reminder Light .............................3-28 Air Bag Readiness Light ................................3-30 Charging System Light ..................................3-31 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-31 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .............3-32 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-33 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-34 Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-38 Cruise Control Light ......................................3-39 Overdrive Off Light ........................................3-39 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light .....................3-39 Door Ajar Light .............................................3-39 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-40 Audio System(s) .............................................3-41 Setting the Time ...........................................3-41 Radio with CD ..............................................3-42 Radio with Six-Disc CD .................................3-52 Navigation/Radio System ...............................3-63 Understanding Radio Reception ......................3-63 Care of Your CDs .........................................3-64 Care of Your CD Player ................................3-64 Fixed Mast Antenna ......................................3-64 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (United States Only) ..................................3-64 3-1 Instrument Panel Overview 3-2 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See OutletAdjustmentonpage3-22. Instrument Panel Cluster. See InstrumentPanel B. Cluster on page3-26. C. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page3-4. D. Audio System. See AudioSystem(s)onpage3-41. E. Rear Window Defogger Button. See “Rear Window Defogger” under ClimateControlSystemon page3-19. F. Front Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page3-28. G. Climate Control System. See ClimateControl System on page3-19. H. Power Remote Control Mirror Button. See Outside I. Remote Control Mirrors on page2-36. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See “Instrument Panel Brightness” under InteriorLamps on page3-14. J. Rear Liftglass Release Button. See Liftgate/Liftglass on page2-9. K. Coinholder. See Coinholder(s)onpage2-37. L. Content Theft-Deterrent Security Light. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page2-13. M. Storage Compartment. See InstrumentPanel Storage Area on page2-37. N. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page3-5. O. Hood Release. See HoodReleaseonpage5-10. P. Tilt Lever. See Tilt Wheel on page3-5. Q. Horn. See Horn on page3-5. R. Cruise Control Lever (Option). See “Cruise Control” under TurnSignal/MultifunctionLeveronpage3-5. S. Ignition Switch. See IgnitionPositionsonpage2-16. T. Windshield Wiper Lever. See “Windshield Wipers” under TurnSignal/MultifunctionLeveronpage3-5. U. Cigarette Lighter. See AshtraysandCigaretteLighter on page3-19. V. Shift Lever. See ShiftingIntoPark(P)onpage2-28. W. Power Outlet. See PowerOutlet115VoltAlternating Current on page3-18. X. Parking Brake. See ParkingBrakeonpage2-27. Y. Center Console Storage Area. See CenterConsole Storage Area on page2-37. Z. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page2-37. 3-3 Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning button is located on the center of the instrument panel. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Press the button to make 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 won’t work. Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. 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. 3-4 Horn To sound the horn, press anywhere on the horn pad on your steering wheel. Tilt Wheel A tilt steering column allows you to adjust the steering column before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. The tilt lever is located underneath the steering wheel column. To tilt the column, move the lever downward. Adjust the steering wheel to a comfortable position, then move the lever upward to lock the column in place. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The turn signal/multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column. This lever operates the following: • Turn and Lane-Change Signals • Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer • Flash-to-Pass For more information on the exterior lamps, see Exterior Lamps on page3-12. 3-5 Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has an upward (for right) and a downward (for left) position. 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. To signal a lane change, 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. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. If you signal a turn or a lane change and notice the arrow ﬂashing rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, have it replaced to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and then check the fuse. See FusesandCircuitBreakersonpage5-98. 3-6 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer The headlamps must be on for this feature to work. For high beams, push the turn signal lever away from you. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster also will be on. It will go off when you switch to the low beams. To switch back to low beams, pull the lever toward you. Flash-to-Pass With the lever in the low-beam position, pull the lever toward you to momentarily switch to high beams (to signal that you are going to pass). If you have the headlamps on when you release the lever, they will return to the low beams. Windshield Wipers The lever on the right side of the steering column controls the windshield wipers and washer. The available positions are the following: OFF: The wipers are off. INT (Intermittent): Move the lever to INT to choose a delayed wiping cycle. In light rain or snow, you might want to use this position rather than continuous wiping. You can change the time between wipes by turning the INT TIME band. Turn the band forward or rearward for longer or shorter delay interval. LO (Low): Move the lever to LO for steady wiping at low speed. HI (High): Move the lever to HI for steady wiping at high speed. MIST: For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one wipe. REAR: To turn on the rear window wiper, twist the end of the lever upward. The wiper does not work with the rear liftglass open. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. 3-7 Cruise Control The cruise control lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel. Windshield Washer Pull the lever toward you to spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield. The spray will continue until you release the lever. The wipers will run a few times. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page5-39. To squirt washer ﬂuid on the rear window, twist the knob upward and downward as far as it will go. The knob automatically returns from these positions after you release it. You can twist the lever downward to create a large ﬂow of water on the rear window, then twist the lever back up to wipe the window. This feature is helpful to quickly clear the rear liftglass when very dirty. {CAUTION: In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. 3-8 With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of 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). Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: {CAUTION: • Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t 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. Don’t use cruise control on slippery roads. If you leave your cruise control on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 1. Press the ON-OFF button at the end of the cruise control lever. The CRUISE light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. See CruiseControlLight on page3-39 for more information. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Move the lever down to SET/COAST and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 3-9 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This will shut off cruise control. But you won’t need to reset it. Unless you’re going less than 25 mph (40 km/h) you can push the lever up to RES/ACC (Resume/Accelerate). You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. The cruise control set speed is erased from memory if the vehicle speed goes below 25 mph (40 km/h). If your preset speed cancels out at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h), there may be a problem with your vehicle’s cruise control. See your dealer. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Move the lever down to SET/COAST. Release the lever and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. • Move the cruise lever up to RES/ACC. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the lever. • To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the lever to RES/ACC brieﬂy and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. 3-10 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: • Push and hold the lever to SET/COAST until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. • To slow down in very small amounts, push the lever down brieﬂy. Each time you do this, you’ll go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, 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 or downshifting to SECOND (2) or LOW (L) 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 There are several ways to turn off the cruise control: • Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal, if you have a manual transaxle. • Press the CRUISE ON-OFF button again. • Pull the cruise control lever toward you. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. The set speed memory is also erased when the vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40 km/h). 3-11 The exterior lamp switch has three positions: OFF: Turning the switch to this position turns off all lamps, except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). O (Parking Lamps): Turning the switch to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following: • Sidemarker Lamps • Taillamps • License Plate Lamp • Instrument Panel Lights 3(Headlamps): Turning the switch to this position turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. Turn the switch to OFF to turn off the lamps. - (Fog Lamps): You can also use the control lever to turn on the fog lamps. They will come on only when the headlamps are on low beam. Exterior Lamps The lever on the left side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. O(Exterior Lamps): Turn the outside part of the lever with the symbol on it, to operate the lamps. 3-12 Automatic Headlamp System Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic light sensor on the top left corner of the instrument panel, so be sure it is not covered or the headlamps will be on continuously. When it is dark enough outside, your automatic headlamp system will turn on your low-beam headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and instrument panel lights. The parking brake must be released for the automatic headlamp system to work. This is indicated by the headlamp symbol on your instrument panel cluster. If you are driving through a parking garage, overcast weather, or a tunnel, the automatic headlamp system may turn on your low-beam headlamps at a normal brightness along with the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and the instrument panel lights. The radio lights will be dimmer, and the instrument panel cluster lights may dim. There will be a delay of several seconds before the lights will turn on when starting the car at night. Headlamps On Reminder If you turn the ignition to LOCK or ACC and leave the lamps on, you’ll hear a tone when you open the driver’s door. Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. The DRL system will make your headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: • The ignition is on with the engine running, • the exterior lamps switch is off and • the parking brake is released. When the DRL are on, only your headlamps will be on at a reduced brightness. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t be lit up either. When you turn the exterior lamp switch to the headlamp position, your DRL will go off and your headlamps will come on. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on. 3-13 Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness The instrument panel brightness control is located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. When it begins to get dark, the headlamps will automatically switch from DRL to the regular headlamps. See “Automatic Headlamp System” earlier in this section. When you turn the exterior lamp switch off, the regular lamps will go off and your headlamps will change to the reduced brightness of DRL provided it is not dark outside. DRL also comes on if only the parking lamps are being used. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, do the following: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition off. 3. Turn the ignition back on. The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. 3-14 The brightness of the instrument panel lights will decrease when the headlamps are on. It is recommended that the brightness level is kept at the maximum setting for all daytime driving to insure proper visibility. The interior light has the following positions: OFF: This position turns the light off. ON: This position keeps the light on all the time. 6 (Door): This position turns the light on when any of the side doors, the liftgate or the liftglass is opened. The light goes off when all the side doors, the liftgate and the liftglass are closed. Entry Lighting While the instrument panel brightness control is in the door position, the light will come on when any side door, the liftgate or the liftglass is opened. After all the side doors, liftgate and liftglass are closed, and the key is out of the ignition, in LOCK or ACC, the light will remain on for about 15 seconds and then go out except under the following conditions: • The ignition is turned to ACC or ON after all the side doors, the liftgate and the liftglass are closed. • All the side doors and liftgate are locked when the liftglass is closed and the light is still on. When any side door is unlocked with the key or remote keyless entry system transmitter, the light comes on for 15 seconds, even if the door is not opened. To prevent the battery from draining, the lamps will automatically turn off when the key is in the ACC or LOCK positions or if the key is removed for 20 minutes or more. 3-15 Reading Lamp If you have a sunroof, you will have a reading lamp near the sunroof switch. Press the button to turn the lamp on and press it again to turn it off. 3-16 If you do not have a sunroof, your vehicle’s inside rearview mirror may be equipped with reading lamps. If your vehicle is equipped with reading lamps, there are two buttons located on the bottom of the mirror. Press the buttons to turn the lamps on and press them again to turn the lamps off. To prevent the battery from draining, the lamps will automatically turn off when the key is in the ACC or LOCK positions or if the key is removed for 20 minutes or more. The lights will come on when any of the doors are opened or if the key is turned to the ON position. Accessory Power Outlets With the accessory power outlet, you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment. The accessory power outlet is located in the center console storage area. To use the outlet, the ignition must be in ON or ACC. Pull down the small cover to access the outlet. Notice: When using an accessory power outlet, maximum electrical load must not exceed 15 amps. Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain your battery. These circuits are protected by a fuse and have maximum current levels. Certain power accessory plugs may not be compatible to the power accessory outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information on the power accessory plugs. Notice: Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working as they should. This wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment, and never use anything that exceeds the amperage rating. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. 3-17 Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current With this power outlet, you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment with a maximum limit of 115 VAC. If you try to use equipment that requires more than the limit, a protection circuit will cut the power supply. The power will automatically restart when equipment that operates within the limit is plugged in. The power outlet is located near the center of the instrument panel. Before using the outlet, turn on the ignition and press the button next to the outlet. An indicator light in the button will come on. After using the outlet, press the button again to turn it off. The power outlet is not designed for the following electrical equipment and they may not work properly: • Equipment with high initial peak wattage: cathode-ray tube type televisions, compressor-driven refrigerators, electric power tools. • Other equipment requiring an extremely stable power supply: microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc. 3-18 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Notice: Don’t put papers or other ﬂammable items into your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them, causing a damaging ﬁre. To use the lighter, push the lighter in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back out by itself. If the engine is not running, the key must be in ACC to use the lighter. It is not recommended to use the cigarette lighter to plug in auxiliary electrical equipment. Use the accessory power outlet for phones and other electrical equipment. See AccessoryPowerOutletsonpage3-17 or Power Outlet115VoltAlternatingCurrentonpage3-18. Notice: Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’s ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element. Your vehicle has a removable ashtray that sits in your front cupholder in the center console storage area. Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Operation 9 (Fan): Turn the center knob away from OFF to turn the system on. Turn the knob toward HI to increase fan speed. If the airﬂow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air ﬁlter may need to be replaced. For more information, see PassengerCompartmentAirFilteronpage3-23 and ShortTrip/CityScheduledMaintenanceonpage6-7. 3-19 A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button, located in the center of the instrument panel to the left of the audio system, to turn the air-conditioning system on or off. When A/C is pressed, an indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the air conditioning is activated. On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently. For quick cool down on hot days: 1. Select the vent mode. 2. Select the recirculation mode. 3. Select A/C. 4. Select the coolest temperature. 5. Select the highest fan speed. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. To change the current mode, select one of the following: H (Vent): This mode directs air to the upper instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): This mode directs the air to the upper instrument panel outlets, and to the ﬂoor outlets. 6(Floor): This mode directs the air to the ﬂoor outlets and to the outboard outlets (for the side windows). ? (Recirculation): 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 heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. Press this button, located in the center of the instrument panel to the left of the audio system, to turn the recirculation mode on or off. When the button is pressed, an indicator light in the button will come on. Press the button again to turn off recirculate and to circulate outside air through the system. The indicator light will go off. Recirculate is automatically turned off when the climate control system mode knob is turned to defog or defrost or is between modes. Temperature Control: Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle. 3-20 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 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. - (Defog): This mode directs the air between the windshield, side windows, instrument panel outlets and the ﬂoor outlets. The air-conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting without pressing A/C, unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. 1 (Defrost): This mode directs the air to the windshield, instrument panel outlets and the side windows. The air-conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting without pressing A/C, unless the outside temperature is at 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 clear fog from the rear window. The rear window defogger button is located on the center of the instrument panel, above the audio system. The defogger does not operate with the rear liftglass opened. The rear window defogger will only work when the ignition is in ON. =(Rear Defogger): Press the defogger button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button will come on to let your know that the rear window defogger is activated. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. 3-21 The rear window defogger will turn off automatically approximately 15 minutes after the button is pressed. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine. Notice: Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the defogger 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. Outlet Adjustment Use the air outlets located in the center and outboard sides of the instrument panel, to change the direction of the air ﬂowing through the vents. Operation Tips • 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. • Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your 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. For more information, see “Passenger Compartment Air Filter” following and ShortTrip/CityScheduledMaintenanceon page6-7. 3-22 The access panel for the air ﬁlter is behind the glove box. To replace the ﬁlter, follow these steps: Passenger Compartment Air Filter Passenger compartment air, both outside and recirculated air, is routed through a passenger compartment air ﬁlter. The ﬁlter removes certain contaminants from the air, including pollen and dust particles. Reductions in airﬂow, which may occur more quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the ﬁlter needs to be replaced early. An air ﬁlter is available through your dealer. For how often to change the air ﬁlter, see ShortTrip/CityScheduledMaintenanceonpage6-7. 1. Lower the glove box door and remove the screw on the right side of the glovebox with a tool. Slide the arm of the glovebox off. 2. Push each side of the glovebox in and pull toward you. 3-23 3. Lift the snaps on the ﬁlter cover to remove the cover. 4. Remove the air ﬁlter. 5. Reverse the steps to install the new air ﬁlter. If you choose not to replace the air ﬁlter after removing it, using your vehicle without a ﬁlter won’t cause damage. 3-24 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 when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. 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. 3-25 Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel is left in the tank and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. United States Cluster Shown, Canada Similar 3-26 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in miles. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer, then it must be. But if it can’t, then it’s 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 Odometers The trip odometers can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero. The button located on the right side of the instrument panel cluster allows you to switch between the odometer and the two trip odometers. Press the button once to switch to TRIP A and again to switch to TRIP B. To return the display to the odometer reading, press the trip odometer button again. To set the trip odometers to zero, press and hold the knob on the right side of the instrument panel. 3-27 Tachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also ﬂash until the driver’s belt is buckled. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. Notice: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area, or engine damage may occur. Temperature Display The outside air temperature is displayed on the center of the instrument panel, within the speedometer. The display will show the outside air temperature in Fahrenheit with a range from -22°F to 122° F (- 30°C to 50°C). 3-28 Your vehicle also has a safety belt reminder light for the right front passenger position. This light is located on the center of the instrument panel, above the audio system. When the key is turned to ON or START, this light will come on as a reminder for the right front passenger to fasten the safety belt. The safety belt light will ﬂash until the right front passenger’s safety belt is buckled. The passenger’s safety belt reminder light will not illuminate if the right front passenger’s belt is already buckled or if a sensor does not detect the weight of a passenger in that seat. If something is placed on the right front passenger’s seat, the sensors in the seat may detect that object and cause the right front passenger’s safety belt reminder light to come on. If this ever happens, move the object to the rear seat or place it in a rear storage area, if at all possible. 3-29 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see SupplementalRestraintSystem(SRS)onpage1-47. This light will come on for about seven seconds when you start your vehicle. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. {CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light stays on or keeps ﬂashing after you start your vehicle, it means the air bag system and safety belt pretension system may not be working properly. The air bags 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 air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. The air bag readiness light should come on for about seven seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 3-30 Charging System Light This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. Then it should go out when the engine starts. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the charging system light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t 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. United States Canada If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, this light should come on when you turn the key to START. If it doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s 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 doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. 3-31 If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. 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 Anti-LockBrake SystemWarningLightonpage3-32 and TowingYour Vehicle on page4-30. {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’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light United States Canada With the anti-lock brake system, the light will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. 3-32 If the light stays on, turn the ignition to LOCK. Or, if the light comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page3-31. The anti-lock brake system warning light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to ON. This is normal. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! It means that your engine has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page5-30. 3-33 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light United States Canada 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: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, 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. 3-34 Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or replacement tires that do not match your vehicle’s original tires 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. 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 doesn’t 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: • Reducing vehicle speed. • Avoiding hard accelerations. • 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, stopthevehicle. 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. 3-35 If the Light Is On Steady You also 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 page5-7. 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. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See GasolineOctaneonpage5-4. 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. 3-36 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. 3-37 Oil Pressure Light If you have a problem with your oil, this light may stay on after you start your engine or come on when you are driving. This indicates that there is not enough oil pressure to keep your engine properly lubricated and cool. The engine could be low on oil, or have some other oil related problem. Have it ﬁxed right away. The oil light could also come on in three other situations. • When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test to show you it is working, but the light will go out when you turn the ignition to START. If it doesn’t come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it ﬁxed right away. • Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop, the light may blink on and off. This is normal. • If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. This is normal. {CAUTION: Don’t 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. Notice: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty. 3-38 Cruise Control Light Low Washer Fluid Warning Light The CRUISE light appears whenever you use the ON-OFF button to set your cruise control. See “Cruise Control” under TurnSignal/Multifunction Leveronpage3-5. Overdrive Off Light Door Ajar Light Your automatic transaxle has overdrive. The light will come on whenever you turn off the overdrive. See “Overdrive Off” under AutomaticTransaxle Operationonpage2-20. This light will come on when your windshield washer ﬂuid is low (Canada Only). This light will come on if any door, the rear liftgate or the rear liftglass are not completely closed. 3-39 Here are ﬁve things some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage. • At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads F or 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 more or less than half the tank’s capacity to ﬁll it. • It takes the gage several minutes to read F or full after ﬁlling the vehicle with fuel. • The gage moves a little when you turn, stop or speed up. • The gage doesn’t go back to E or empty when you turn off the ignition. Fuel Gage United States Canada Your fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank. There is an arrow on the fuel gage that indicates that the fuel ﬁller door is on the left side of your vehicle. The fuel gage works only when the ignition switch is ON. When the gage ﬁrst indicates E or empty, you still have a little fuel left, about 1 or 2 gallons (3.8 L or 7.6 L), but you need to get more right away. When your vehicle is low on fuel the low fuel warning light, located below the empty mark, will also come on to remind you to add fuel. 3-40 Audio System(s) Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle – like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio – be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly. So, before adding sound equipment, check with your dealer and be sure to check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and to give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it ﬁrst. Figure out which radio you have in your vehicle, ﬁnd out what your audio system can do and how to operate all of its controls to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. Setting the Time Your radio may have a button marked with an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MIN to represent minutes. Press and hold the hour button until the correct hour appears on the display. AM will also appear for morning hours. Press and hold the minute button until the correct minute appears on the display. The time may be set with the ignition on or off. To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System (RDS) information, press and hold the hour and minute buttons at the same time until UPDATED appears on the display. If the time is not available from the station, NO UPDATE will appear on the display. 3-41 This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station. While you are tuned to an RDS station, the station name or the call letters will appear on the display instead of the frequency. RDS stations may also provide the time of day, a program type (PTY) for current programming, and the name of the program being broadcast. XM™ Radio Satellite Service (USA Only) XM™ is a continental U.S. based satellite radio service that offers 100 coast to coast channels including music, news, sports, talk, and children’s programming. XM™ provides digital quality audio and text information, including song title and artist name. A service fee is required in order to receive the XM™ service. For more information, contact XM™ at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). Radio with CD Your radio has a blinking red light that is used as a theft-deterrent feature. The light will blink whenever your ignition is off. Radio Data System (RDS) Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, your radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming • Receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies • Display messages from radio stations • Seek to stations with traffic announcements 3-42 Playing the Radio Finding a Station PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease volume. SCV (Speed-Compensated Volume): This button is inoperable on this radio. RCL (Recall): Push this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. Pushing this knob with the ignition off will display the time. For XM™ (USA only, if equipped), push this button while in XM™ mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel: Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel Number/Channel Name. To change the default on the display, push the knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob until the display ﬂashes. The selected display will now be the default. BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (USA only, if equipped). The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to choose radio stations. w SEEK x: Press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there. The radio will seek only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal. w SCAN x: Press and hold one of the SCAN arrows for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press one of the SCAN arrows again to stop scanning. To scan preset stations, press and hold one of the SCAN arrows for more than four seconds until PSCAN and the preset number appear on the display. You will hear a double beep. The radio will go to the ﬁrst preset station stored on your pushbuttons, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press one of the SCAN arrows again to stop scanning presets. The radio will scan only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal. 3-43 Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (USA only, if equipped), by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press EQ to select the equalization. 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep. Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton, the station you set will return and the equalization that you selected will also be automatically selected for that pushbutton. 6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) TONE: Press and release this button until BASS, MID, or TREB appears on the display. The SELECT LED indicator will light to show that the tone control can be adjusted. Turn the SELECT knob to increase or to decrease. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. 3-44 Pressing and holding the TONE button until FLAT appears on the display will return all of the tone controls to the middle position. EQ (Equalizer): Press this button to select customized bass, mid, and treble equalization settings. You can set up to six customized equalization settings by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Use the TONE button and the SELECT knob to create the desired equalization. 3. Press and hold the EQ button for two seconds. SELECT EQ # will appear on the display and the EQ symbol will ﬂash. 4. Press EQ or turn the SELECT knob to select the desired EQ number. 5. Press and hold the EQ button or push the SELECT knob to store the equalization setting and the number. You will hear a beep and EQ SAVED will appear on the display. 6. Repeat the steps for the other EQ settings and numbers. EQ 5 has been programmed at the factory for use with talk radio, but it can be preset to a different tone. Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL (Balance): Press and release this button until BAL appears on the display. The SELECT LED indicator will light to show that the speakers can be adjusted. Turn the SELECT knob to move the sound toward the left or the right speakers. FADE: Press and release this button until FADE appears on the display. The SELECT LED indicator will light to show that the speakers can be adjusted. Turn the SELECT knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers. Pressing and holding the BAL FADE button for two seconds will return all speaker settings to the middle position. Finding a PTY Station (RDS and XM™) To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: 1. Press PROG TYPE. The PTY symbol will be displayed on the screen. 2. Select a category by turning the SELECT knob. 3. Once the desired category is displayed, press either SEEK arrow to select the category and take you to the category’s ﬁrst station. 4. If you want to go to another station within that category and the category is displayed, press either SEEK arrow once. If the category is not displayed, press either SEEK arrow twice to display the category and then to go to another station. 5. Press PROG TYPE to exit program type mode. SCAN: You can also scan through the channels within a category by performing the following: 1. Press PROG TYPE. The PTY symbol will be displayed on the screen. 2. Select a category by turning the SELECT knob. 3. Once the desired category is displayed, press and hold either SCAN arrow, and the radio will begin scanning within your chosen category. 4. Press either SCAN arrow again to stop at a particular station. BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same programming. Press and hold BAND for two seconds to turn alternate frequency on. AF ON will appear on the display. The radio may switch to stronger stations. Press and hold BAND again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off. AF OFF will appear on the display. The radio will not switch to other stations. This function does not apply for XM™ Satellite Radio Service. 3-45 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite program types (PTYs). These pushbuttons have factory PTY presets. You can set up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the following steps: 1. Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2. 2. Press PROG TYPE, if it is not already on. 3. Turn the SELECT knob to select a PTY. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered

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