2009 Saturn Astra Owners Manual

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run for a few cycles to clear the windshield. For more wash cycles, pull the lever forward and hold. Rear Window Wiper/Washer For vehicles with the rear wiper/washer feature, it is turned on by moving the windshield wiper lever. To turn the rear wiper on or off, push the windshield wiper lever. The lever on the right side of the steering column operates the windshield wipers. Push up or pull down on the lever to place it in one of the following positions. [ (High): For rapid wiping cycles. — (Low): For slow, steady wiping cycles. -- (Intermittent/RainSense™): See RainSense™ wipers below. 9 (Off): Turns off the wipers. 4-10 Instruments and Controls To turn on the rear washer, hold the windshield wiper lever toward the front of the vehicle to spray the rear window. The rear wiper turns on automatically when the windshield wiper is turned on and the shift lever is in R (Reverse). The rear window washer uses the same ﬂuid bottle as the windshield washer. However, the rear window washer will run out of ﬂuid before the windshield washer. If washer ﬂuid sprays onto the windshield but not the rear window, check the ﬂuid level. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 9-20. For information on replacing the rear wiper blades, see Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 9-21. Accessory Power Outlet(s) The 12-volt accessory power outlets can be used to connect electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone. There may be a accessory power outlet located inside the console below the climate controls. 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 20 ampere rating. Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If there is a problem, see your dealer/retailer 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. Check with your dealer/retailer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: power outlet can cause damage not covered by the 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 Instruments and Controls 4-11 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Some warning lights come on brieﬂy when the engine is started to indicate they are working. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous. 4-12 Instruments and Controls Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument cluster is designed to show at a glance how the vehicle is running. It shows how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel has been used, and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. United States Base Automatic Transmission version shown, Canada, Manual Transmission and Uplevel similar Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the vehicle’s speed in both miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either miles or kilometers. If a new odometer is installed, the new one is set to the mileage total of the old odometer. If it cannot, it will be set at zero and a label must be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. If the mileage is unknown, the label should then indicate “previous mileage unknown.” Trip Odometer(s) The trip odometer, located at the center of the instrument panel cluster, tells how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was set to zero. Instruments and Controls 4-13 To reset the trip odometer, hold the reset stem, located to the right of the speedometer, for approximately one second while the trip odometer is displayed. The engine must be turned on. Service Display The vehicle may have a display above the odometer that shows when service is needed. The number that displays with “INSP” is the remaining distance that can be driven until service is required. See Engine Oil Life System on page 9-9 and the index of the Saturn Astra Limited Warranty, Maintenance and Owner Assistance Information Manual. Tachometer Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light on the instrument panel cluster. When the engine is started this light and chime come on and stay on for several seconds to remind drivers to fasten their safety belts. The light also begins to ﬂash. This cycle repeats if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is moving. If the driver safety belt is already buckled, neither the light nor chime come on. The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute. 4-14 Instruments and Controls Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light For vehicles with this light, it operates the same as the Safety Belt Reminder Light except that it is meant for the front passenger. If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic device. To turn off the warning light and or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-24. This light will come on and stay on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. Then the light should go out. If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle has been started or comes on when while driving, the airbag system may not work properly. Have the vehicle serviced right away. { CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away. Instruments and Controls 4-15 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-30 for important safety information. The rearview mirror has a passenger airbag status indicator. United States Canada When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbags. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag are enabled (may inﬂate). If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-30 for more on this, including important safety information. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer/retailer for service. { CAUTION If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4-14 for more information, including important safety information. 4-16 Instruments and Controls Charging System Light Brake System Warning Light The charging system light comes on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show the light is working. It should go out when the engine is started. If the light stays on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your dealer/retailer. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery. If a short distance must be driven with the light on, be sure to turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. United States Canada The brake indicator light should come on brieﬂy as the engine is started. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light comes on when the parking brake is set. The light stays on if the parking brake does not fully release. If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected immediately. { CAUTION The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. If the light comes on while driving, a chime sounds. Pull off the road and stop. The pedal might be harder to push or go closer to the ﬂoor. It might also take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 9-73. Instruments and Controls 4-17 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light The Antilock Brake System (ABS) light will come on brieﬂy, as a check, when you start your vehicle. If it does not, have your vehicle serviced so that the light works properly when it needs to. If the light stays on longer than a few seconds after you start your engine, or comes on and stays on while you are driving, try resetting the system. To reset the system: 1. If you are driving, pull over when it is safe to do so. It may take longer to stop the vehicle. 2. Place the vehicle in P (Park). 3. Turn off the ignition. 4. Then restart the engine. If the light remains on after resetting the system or comes on again while driving, your vehicle needs service. The antilock brakes are not working properly and there might be a problem stopping the vehicle. Pull off the road and stop. It may take longer to stop the vehicle. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 9-73 for more information. { CAUTION Your brake system may not be working properly if the Antilock Brake System (ABS) light is on. Driving with the ABS 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. StabiliTrak® Indicator Light For vehicles with this light, it should come on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned on. If the light does not come on, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. If the light stays on, or comes on while driving there may be a problem with the StabiliTrak system and your vehicle may need service. When this light is on, the StabiliTrak system does not assist in controlling the vehicle. Adjust your driving accordingly. See StabiliTrak® System on page 8-19 for more information. When the system is active, the light will ﬂash while the system helps control the vehicle. You may also feel or hear the system working. This is normal. 4-18 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light The engine coolant temperature light should come on brieﬂy as the engine is started. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. Notice: Driving with the engine coolant temperature warning light on could cause the vehicle to overheat. See Engine Overheating on page 9-18. The vehicle’s engine could be damaged, and it might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never drive with the engine coolant temperature warning light on. If this light comes on and stays on, the engine has overheated. Pull over and see Engine Overheating on page 9-18 for more information. Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with this light, it comes on brieﬂy as a check when the ignition is turned on. This light comes on and stays on when one or more of the vehicle’s tires are signiﬁcantly underinﬂated. Stop and check the tires as soon as it is safe to do so. If underinﬂated, inﬂate to the proper pressure. See Tires on page 9-40 for more information. This light ﬂashes for approximately one minute and then stays on when the system detects a malfunction. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 9-49 for more information. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It makes sure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. Instruments and Controls 4-19 Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle’s emission controls and can cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 9-3. If the check engine light comes on and stays on, while the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Heeding the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system is also designed to assist the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: continually driven with this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle’s fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. If the vehicle is This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing: A misﬁre condition has been detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. The following can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: (cid:129) Reduce vehicle speed. (cid:129) Avoid hard accelerations. (cid:129) Avoid steep uphill grades. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park the vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps and see your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. 4-20 Instruments and Controls Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. An emission system malfunction might be corrected by doing the following: (cid:129) Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling the Tank on page 8-36. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. If the vehicle has been driven through a deep puddle of water, the vehicle’s electrical system might be wet. The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. (cid:129) Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and may cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. If one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. See Gasoline Octane on page 8-34. If none of the above have made the light turn off, have your dealer/retailer check the vehicle. The dealer/retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the vehicle pass an inspection: The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on with the engine running, or if the key is in the ON/RUN and the light is not on. (cid:129) (cid:129) Instruments and Controls 4-21 The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD II (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if the battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II (system readiness, your dealer/retailer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. Oil Pressure Light { CAUTION Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. The oil pressure light should come on brieﬂy as the engine is started. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not ﬂowing through the engine properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and might have some other system problem. (cid:129) 4-22 Instruments and Controls Low Oil Level Light Winter Driving Mode Light Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use. The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 5-2 for more information. This light will come on when the winter driving mode feature is in use. When you turn off the winter driving mode feature, the light will go out. If it stays on, your vehicle may need service. See your dealer/retailer. See “Winter Driving Mode” under Automatic Transmission Operation on page 8-6 for more information. This light should come on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned on as a check to let you know that the light is working. If this light comes on and stays on while the engine is running, it means your engine is low on oil. You need to check the oil level as soon as possible. See Engine Oil on page 9-7 for further information. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. Exterior Lamps Off Reminder Highbeam On Light Service Vehicle Soon Light Instruments and Controls 4-23 This light comes on whenever the exterior lights are off. See Exterior Lamps Controls on page 5-1 for more information. This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 4-8 for more information. Cruise Control Light Door Ajar Light This light should come one brieﬂy when the ignition is turned on as a check to let you know that the light is working. This light will come on if a condition exists that may require the vehicle to be taken in for service. If the light comes on and stays on, see your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. This light comes on whenever you set the cruise control. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off or disengaged. See Cruise Control on page 4-5 for more information. This light comes on when a door or liftgate is open. Before driving, check that all doors are properly closed. 4-24 Instruments and Controls Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left, when the ignition is on. When the indicator nears empty, the low fuel warning light will come on. You still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. See Low Fuel Warning Light on page 4-24 for more information. The arrow on the fuel gage points to the side of the vehicle with the fuel door. Here are ﬁve things that some owners ask about. These are normal and do not indicate a problem with your fuel gage: (cid:129) 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. The indicator moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. The gage goes back to empty when you turn off the ignition. The vehicle is driven or parked on a grade. Low Fuel Warning Light This light, below the fuel gage, should come on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned on as a check to let you know that the light is working. 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. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Instruments and Controls 4-25 Outside Air Temperature The DIC shows the temperature outside of the vehicle in either degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius. A fall in temperature is displayed immediately, while a rise in temperature is displayed after a short delay. On vehicles with the base level DIC, Q displays when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. On vehicles with the uplevel DIC, “Slippery road” displays. The road surface may already be icy even though the DIC shows a few degrees above freezing. Adjust your driving accordingly. Driver Information Center (DIC) Vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC) can display: Time (cid:129) Outside temperature (cid:129) Date or audio system, if it is turned on Trip computer, on vehicles with this feature (cid:129) Warning messages The type of information and how it is displayed depends on the equipment of the vehicle and the settings of the trip computer and audio system. See DIC Operation and Displays (Uplevel DIC and Audio) on page 4-26 or DIC Operation and Displays (Base Level DIC and Audio) on page 4-32 and Audio System(s) on page 6-1 for more information. An F in the display indicates a fault. See your dealer/retailer for service. (cid:129) (cid:129) 4-26 Instruments and Controls DIC Operation and Displays (Uplevel DIC and Audio) CDC 40 If the vehicle has the uplevel DIC, the following information explains how the system works. Selecting Functions Functions and settings of some equipment can be accessed through the DIC. On some vehicles, menu options can be selected with the multifunction knob on the audio system: 1. Turn the multifunction knob until the desired menu item is highlighted. 2. Press the multifunction knob to select the menu item. To exit a menu, turn the multifunction knob clockwise or counterclockwise to “Return” or “Main”, then press the knob. Instruments and Controls 4-27 On some vehicles, if a warning message appears, the display is blocked from other functions. See DIC Warnings and Messages (Base and Uplevel Systems) on page 4-36 for information on acknowledging the message. For each functional area there is a main page (Main), which is selected at the top edge of the display: (cid:129) Audio Trip computer, if your vehicle has this feature See “Trip Computer” later in this section for more information. For Audio functions, see Audio System(s) on page 6-1 for more information. System Settings To enter the Settings menu, do one of the following: (cid:129) Press MAIN, if your vehicle has this feature, on the audio system. (cid:129) Press the SETTINGS button on the audio system. The Settings menu will appear. The functions are displayed in the following order: 1. Time, Date 2. Language 3. Units 4. Contrast 5. Day / Night 6. Ign. (Ignition) logic Menu options can be selected with the left thumbwheel on the steering wheel: 1. Turn the thumbwheel down to advance to the next menu item. Turn the thumbwheel up to return to the previous menu item. 2. Press the thumbwheel to select the menu item. (cid:129) 4-28 Instruments and Controls Setting Date and Time To set the date and time: 1. Select Time, Date from the Settings menu. The menu for Time, Date is displayed. 2. Select the menu items required. 3. Make the desired selection. Language Selection To select the display language for some functions: 1. Select Language from the Settings menu. The available languages are displayed. 2. Make the desired selection. When selected, a r appears next to the item. Setting Units of Measure To select which units of measure are to be used: 1. Select Units from the Settings menu. The available units are displayed. 2. Make the desired selection. When selected, a O appears next to the item. Adjusting Contrast The vehicle may have this feature. To adjust the contrast: 1. Select Contrast from the Settings menu. The menu for Contrast is displayed. 2. Make the desired selection. Day / Night The vehicle may have this feature. The display can be adjusted to best match the lighting conditions. To adjust this setting: 1. Select Day / Night from the Settings menu. The available options are displayed: (cid:129) Auto: Adjusts the display automatically based on the lighting conditions. (cid:129) Day: Black or colored text on a light background. (cid:129) Night: White or colored text on a dark background. 2. Make the desired selection. When selected, a O appears next to the item. Ignition Logic If the vehicle has this feature, see Audio System(s) on page 6-1 for more information. Instruments and Controls 4-29 Trip Computer The vehicle may have a trip computer. The trip computer provides information on driving data. This information is continually recorded and evaluated electronically. If power has been interrupted or if the battery voltage has dropped too low, the values stored in the trip computer will be lost. The trip computer main page provides information on range and instantaneous consumption. To access other trip computer vehicle data, do one of the following: (cid:129) Press the BC button on the audio system, if your vehicle has this feature. (cid:129) Press the left thumbwheel, if your vehicle has this feature, on the steering wheel. (cid:129) Select the trip computer menu front display. The functions are displayed in the following order: Range This display shows the approximate number of remaining miles (mi) or kilometers (km) the vehicle can be driven without refueling. The message “Range” displays if less than 31 miles (50 km) can be driven with the fuel remaining in the tank. See DIC Warnings and Messages (Base and Uplevel Systems) on page 4-36 for information on acknowledging the message. The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle’s fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. This estimate will change if driving conditions change. For example, if driving in traffic and making frequent stops, this display may read one number, but if the vehicle is driven on a freeway, the number may change even though the same amount of fuel is in the fuel tank. This is because different driving conditions produce different fuel economies. Generally, freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving. Fuel range cannot be reset. Instantaneous Consumption This display shows the current fuel economy at a particular moment and will change frequently as driving conditions change. This display shows the instantaneous fuel economy in miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (l/100 km). The metric display changes depending on speed: (cid:129) Below 8 mph (13 km/h), displays in l/h. (cid:129) Above 8 mph (13 km/h), displays in l/100 km. This screen cannot be reset. 4-30 Instruments and Controls Distance Travelled This display shows the current distance traveled in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km) since the last reset. The measurement can be reset to zero at any time and restarted. See “Reset” later in this section. Average Speed This display shows the average speed of the vehicle in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this value. The measurement can be reset to zero at any time and restarted. See “Reset” later in this section. Trip Consumption This display shows the number of gallons (gal) or liters (l) of fuel used since the last reset. The measurement can be reset to zero at any time and restarted. See “Reset” later in this section. Average Consumption This display shows the approximate average miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (l/100 km). This number is calculated based on the number of mpg (l/100 km) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. The measurement can be reset to zero at any time and restarted. See “Reset” later in this section. Timer This display can be used as a timer. Select Timer from the menu. The Timer menu will display. To start the timer, select Start. To reset the timer, select Reset. The desired stop watch displays can be selected from the Options menu, if your vehicle has this feature: Driving Time excl. Stops: The time the vehicle is in motion is recorded. Stationary time is not included. Driving Time incl. Stops: The time the vehicle is in motion is recorded along with the time the vehicle is stationary with the key in the ignition. Travel Time: Measurement of the time from manual activation, by selecting Start, to manual deactivation, by selecting Reset. Instruments and Controls 4-31 Reset The following trip computer information can be reset: (cid:129) Distance travelled (cid:129) Average speed Trip consumption (cid:129) Average consumption To reset the value: 1. Select BC 1 or BC 2 from the trip computer menu. The information of the two trip computers can be reset separately, making it possible to evaluate data from different time periods. 2. To reset, do one of the following: (cid:129) Select the desired trip computer information. The value for the selected function will be reset and recalculated. To reset all information of a trip computer, select All values. After resetting, dashes will display for the trip computer information selected. The recalculated values will display after a brief delay. (cid:129) (cid:129) 4-32 Instruments and Controls DIC Operation and Displays (Base Level DIC and Audio) CD 30 with MP3 Player shown, without MP3 Player similar If the vehicle has the base level DIC, the following information explains how the system works. Selecting Functions Functions and settings of some equipment can be accessed through the DIC. You can use the thumbwheel, if the vehicle has one, or the buttons on the audio system as described following. On some vehicles, menu options can be selected with the left thumbwheel on the steering wheel: 1. Turn the thumbwheel down to advance to the next menu item. Turn the thumbwheel up to return to the previous menu item. 2. Press the thumbwheel to select the menu item. The available menu options are then shown in order on the display. On some vehicles, if a warning message appears, the display is blocked from other functions. See DIC Warnings and Messages (Base and Uplevel Systems) on page 4-36 for information on acknowledging the message. System Settings To enter the Settings menu: 1. Press SETTINGS on the audio system. Audio or System will appear. 2. Press the left arrow button on the audio system or use the thumbwheel on the steering wheel, if the vehicle has one, to reach menu item System. After pressing the OK button, the ﬁrst function of the System menu is shown. Instruments and Controls 4-33 The following functions are available: Time, setting hours Time, setting minutes (cid:129) Date, setting day (cid:129) Date, setting month (cid:129) Date, setting year Ignition Logic Language selection (cid:129) Setting units of measure Setting Date and Time To set the date and time: 1. Select time and date from the Settings menu. Ignition Logic If the vehicle has this feature, see Audio System(s) on page 6-1 for more information. Language Selection To select the display language for some functions: 1. Select language from the Settings menu. 2. Make the desired selection. Setting Units of Measure To select which units of measure are to be used: 1. Select units from the Settings menu. 2. Make the desired selections. 2. Make the desired selection. The setting is saved when the menu item is exited. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) 4-34 Instruments and Controls Trip Computer The vehicle may have a trip computer. The trip computer provides information on driving data. This information is continually recorded and evaluated electronically. If power has been interrupted or if the battery voltage has dropped too low, the values stored in the trip computer will be lost. To access trip computer vehicle data, do one of the following: (cid:129) Press the BC button on the audio system. (cid:129) Press the left thumbwheel, if your vehicle has this feature, on the steering wheel. Once an audio function has been selected, the rows of the trip computer function are displayed. The functions are displayed in the following order: Instantaneous Consumption This display shows the current fuel economy at a particular moment and will change frequently as driving conditions change. This display shows the instantaneous fuel economy in miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (l/100 km). The metric display changes depending on speed: (cid:129) Below 8 mph (13 km/h), displays in l/h. (cid:129) Above 8 mph (13 km/h), displays in l/100 km. This screen cannot be reset. Average Consumption This display shows the approximate average miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (l/100 km). This number is calculated based on the number of mpg (l/100 km) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. The measurement can be reset to zero at any time and restarted. See “Reset” later in this section. Trip Consumption This display shows the number of gallons (gal) or liters (l) of fuel used since the last reset. The measurement can be reset to zero at any time and restarted. See “Reset” later in this section. Average Speed This display shows the average speed of the vehicle in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this value. The measurement can be reset to zero at any time and restarted. See “Reset” later in this section. Instruments and Controls 4-35 Distance Travelled This display shows the current distance traveled in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km) since the last reset. The measurement can be reset to zero at any time and restarted. See “Reset” later in this section. Range This display shows the approximate number of remaining miles (mi) or kilometers (km) the vehicle can be driven without refueling. The message “Range” displays if less than 31 mi (50 km) can be driven with the fuel remaining in the tank. The message “Refuel!” displays when approximately 19 mi (30 km) can be driven with the fuel remaining in the tank. With less than 19 mi (30 km) worth of fuel remaining the range display will show “- -” once the “Refuel!” message has been acknowledged. See DIC Warnings and Messages (Base and Uplevel Systems) on page 4-36 for information on acknowledging the message. The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle’s fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. This estimate will change if driving conditions change. For example, if driving in traffic and making frequent stops, this display may read one number, but if the vehicle is driven on a freeway, the number may change even though the same amount of fuel is in the fuel tank. This is because different driving conditions produce different fuel economies. Generally, freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving. Fuel range cannot be reset. Stop Watch This display can be used as a timer. To start or stop the timer, press the right arrow on the audio system. To reset the timer, press the left arrow until the value returns to zero. If your vehicle has the left thumbwheel on the steering wheel, you can start or stop the timer by pressing the thumbwheel. 4-36 Instruments and Controls Reset The following trip computer information can be reset: (cid:129) Average consumption Trip consumption (cid:129) Average speed (cid:129) Distance travelled To reset the value: 1. Select the desired trip computer information. 2. Press the OK button on the audio system, or press the left thumbwheel, if your vehicle has this feature, on the steering wheel: To reset the current value, press and hold brieﬂy. To reset all values, press for six seconds. DIC Warnings and Messages (Base and Uplevel Systems) Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another. The DIC monitors some ﬂuid levels, battery of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, the theft-deterrent system on vehicles with this feature, the brake light switch, and important exterior lights, including wiring and fuses. Some messages may not require immediate action, but you can acknowledge that you received the messages and to clear them from the display by doing one of the following: (cid:129) Press the OK button on the base level audio system. (cid:129) Press the multifunction knob, if your vehicle has this feature, on the uplevel audio system. (cid:129) Press the left thumbwheel, if your vehicle has this feature, on the steering wheel. If there are several warning messages, acknowledge them one at a time. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Instruments and Controls 4-37 Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display because they are more urgent. These messages require action before they can be cleared. You should take any messages that appear on the display seriously and remember that clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. Warning messages for the uplevel DIC follow. On the base level DIC, messages appear in an abbreviated form. Brakelight check - - - This message displays when there is a problem with the vehicle lighting. The source of the problem is displayed as text. For example, “Brakelight check right”. Brakelight switch check This message displays when the brake lamp does not come on when the brake is applied. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately. Coolant level check This message displays when the engine coolant level is low. Have the cooling system serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. See Engine Coolant on page 9-16. Remote Control Battery check This message displays if the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter battery is low. Replace the battery in the transmitter. See “Battery Replacement” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4. Safeguard check This message displays when there is a problem with the theft-deterrent system. Have the system serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately. Washer Fluid Level (Base Level) or Washing Water Level (Uplevel) This message displays when the vehicle’s windshield washer ﬂuid is low. When the washer ﬂuid level is low, the rear window washer system is deactivated. Fill the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir to the proper level as soon as possible. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 9-20. 4-38 Instruments and Controls OnStar® System OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If the airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar Emergency advisors who can request emergency services be sent to your location. If the keys are locked in the vehicle, call OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR to have a signal sent to unlock the doors. OnStar Hands-Free Calling, including 30 trial minutes good for 60 days, is available on most vehicles. OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation service, with one trial route, is available on most vehicles. Press the OnStar button to have an OnStar advisor contact Roadside Service. OnStar service is provided subject to the OnStar Terms and Conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber glove box literature. Some services such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance may not be available until the owner of the vehicle registers with OnStar. After the ﬁrst prepaid year, contact OnStar to select a monthly or annual subscription payment plan. If a payment plan is not selected, the OnStar system and all services, including airbag notiﬁcation and emergency services, may be deactivated and no longer available. For more information visit onstar.com (U.S.) or onstar.ca (Canada), or press the OnStar button to speak with an advisor. Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. To check if this vehicle is able to provide the services described below, or for a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner’s Guide in the glove box or visit onstar.com (U.S.) or onstar.ca (Canada), contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or TTY 1-877-248-2080, or press the OnStar button to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. OnStar Services Available with the Safe & Sound Plan (cid:129) Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment Link to Emergency Services (cid:129) Roadside Assistance (cid:129) Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance (cid:129) Instruments and Controls 4-39 (cid:129) Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert (cid:129) OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic Email (cid:129) GM Goodwrench On Demand Diagnostics (if equipped) (cid:129) OnStar Hands-Free Calling with 30 trial minutes (cid:129) OnStar Virtual Advisor (U.S. Only) OnStar Services Included with Directions & Connections Plan (cid:129) All Safe and Sound Plan Services (cid:129) OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation (If equipped) or Driving Directions - Advisor delivered (cid:129) RideAssist Information and Convenience Services OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar subscribers to make and receive calls using voice commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated into the vehicle, and can be used with OnStar Pre-Paid Minute Packages. Most vehicles include 30 trial minutes good for 60 days. Hands-Free Calling can also be linked to a Verizon Wireless service plan in the U.S. or a Bell Mobility service plan in Canada, depending on eligibility. To ﬁnd out more, refer to the OnStar Owner’s Guide in the vehicle’s glove box, visit onstar.com or onstar.ca, or speak with an OnStar advisor by pressing the OnStar button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation Vehicles with the OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation system can provide voice-guided driving directions. Press the OnStar button to have an OnStar advisor locate a business or address and download driving directions to the vehicle. Voice-guided directions to the desired destination will play through the audio system speakers. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for more information. OnStar Virtual Advisor OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar Hands-Free Calling that uses minutes to access location-based weather, local traffic reports, and stock quotes. Press the phone button and give a few simple voice commands to browse through the various topics. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for more information. This feature is only available in the continental U.S. (cid:129) 4-40 Instruments and Controls How OnStar Service Works The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an OnStar Call Center when the OnStar button is pressed, the emergency button is pressed, or if the airbags deploy. This information usually includes the vehicle’s GPS location and, in the event of a crash, additional information regarding the crash that the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the direction from which the vehicle was hit). When the Virtual Advisor feature of OnStar Hands-Free Calling is used, the vehicle also sends OnStar the vehicle’s GPS location so they can provide services where it is located. OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area. OnStar service also cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for that area has coverage, network capacity and reception when the service is needed, and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service. Not all services are available everywhere, particularly in remote or enclosed areas, or at all times. Location information about the vehicle is only available if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and available. The vehicle must have a working electrical system, including adequate battery power, for the OnStar equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time or place. Some examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or wireless phone network congestion. Your Responsibility Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor cannot be heard. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system may not be functioning properly. Press the OnStar button and request a vehicle diagnostic. If the light appears clear (no light is appearing), your OnStar subscription has expired and all services have been deactivated. Press the OnStar button to conﬁrm that the OnStar equipment is active. Lighting Lighting Exterior Lamps Controls .....5-1 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ....................5-2 Delayed Headlamps ............5-2 Fog Lamps .........................5-2 Instrument Panel Brightness .........................5-3 Dome Lamp(s) ....................5-3 Entry Lighting .....................5-3 Reading Lamps ..................5-3 Trunk Lamp ........................5-4 Battery Run-Down Protection .........................5-4 Lighting Exterior Lamps Controls The exterior lamp control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. Turn the exterior lamp control to the following positions: T (Off): Turns off the exterior lamps. Lighting 5-1 AUTO (Automatic): Turns the exterior lamps on and off automatically, depending upon outside lighting. ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps together with the following: Taillamps (cid:129) Sidemarkers License Plate Lamps 2 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps. After 15 minutes with the ignition switched off and the low-beam headlamps on, the parking lamps turn on. (cid:129) (cid:129) 5-2 Lighting 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. The DRL system makes the low-beam headlamps turn on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: The engine is running. The light sensor determines it is night and the exterior lamps control is in the off position. The light sensor determines it is daytime. The taillamps and other lamps will be off. Fog Lamps For vehicles with fog lamps, the button is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. The ignition and headlamps or parking lamps must be on to use the fog lamps. The fog lamps will not turn on if the high beam headlamps or ﬂash to pass are active. # : Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. An indicator light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when the fog lamps are on. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. The DRL turns off when the engine is not running. The regular headlamps or parking lamps should be used when needed. Delayed Headlamps Vehicles with headlamp exit delay, keep the headlamps and taillamps on for 30 seconds. To activate: 1. Turn the ignition off and remove the key from the ignition. 2. Open the driver door. 3. Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel. To deactivate, do either of the following: Insert the key into the ignition. (cid:129) Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel again while the driver door is open. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Instrument Panel Brightness D (Instrument Panel Brightness): The knob with this symbol on it is located next to the exterior lamps control to the left of the steering wheel. Push the knob in all the way until it extends out and then turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or dim the lights. Push the knob back in when ﬁnished. Dome Lamp(s) There are two dome lamps. The rear dome lamp turns on automatically with the front dome lamp. + (On/Off): Press to turn the front dome lamp on or off while the doors are closed. Entry Lighting With entry lighting, the interior of the vehicle is illuminated while entering the vehicle. The interior lamps turn on brieﬂy when the door is unlocked using the key or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and the ignition is in LOCK/OFF. After a few seconds have passed, the interior lamps will slowly fade out. Lighting 5-3 Reading Lamps Front Reading Lamps The front reading lamps, located on the headliner, can be controlled separately by the buttons located near each lamp. \ (On/Off): Press to turn the lamp on or off. 5-4 Lighting Rear Reading Lamps The rear seat reading lamps can be turned on while the ignition is on. 9 (Off): Press to turn the lamp off. R (On): Press to turn the lamp on. Trunk Lamp The trunk lamp comes on when the trunk is opened and turns off when the trunk is closed. Battery Run-Down Protection This feature helps prevent the battery from being drained, if the courtesy lamps, reading lamps, sun visor, glovebox or rear compartment lamp are left on. If any of these lamps are left on, they automatically turn off after approximately 20 minutes, if the ignition is off. Infotainment 6-1 For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 8-16. Notice: Contact your dealer/retailer before adding any equipment. Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the vehicle’s engine, radio, or other systems, and could damage them. Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone equipment. Infotainment Audio System(s) Audio System(s) .................6-1 Radio(s) .............................6-2 Theft-Deterrent Feature .....6-23 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ..........................6-23 Radio Reception ...............6-24 Fixed Mast Antenna ..........6-24 Audio System(s) Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to become familiar with its features. { CAUTION Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others. Do not give extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving. This system provides access to many audio and non audio listings. To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: (cid:129) Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system. (cid:129) Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset radio stations. 6-2 Infotainment Radio(s) CD 30 MP3 Shown, CD 30 Similar System Operation n / R (Volume/Power): Press to turn the system on or off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. BC (Board Computer): Press to use the Board Computer. See DIC Operation and Displays (Uplevel DIC and Audio) on page 4-26 or DIC Operation and Displays (Base Level DIC and Audio) on page 4-32. OK: Press to conﬁrm selections and go to the next page in the settings menu. \ or ]: Press to change menu options. SOUND: Press to enter the sound settings menu and go to the next page in sound settings. SETTINGS: Press to adjust system and sound settings. Ignition Logic When this feature is enabled it turns the audio system on or off when the ignition is turned on or off. To turn the audio system on or off with Ignition Logic: (cid:129) Press n / R or insert a CD to turn the audio system on. Press n / R to turn the audio system off when the Ignition Logic system is disabled and the ignition is ON/RUN. Infotainment 6-3 For vehicles with OnStar®, the audio system will only turn off if the ignition is OFF and OnStar is not in use when the Ignition Logic system is enabled. Audio displays and the system starts to play if SETTINGS, FM/AM, CD/MP3, or BC is not pressed within ﬁve seconds after the setting is saved. The outside temperature, time, and date display when the audio system is turned off and the ignition is ON/RUN, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4-25. The Ignition Logic is preset to turn off the audio system when the ignition is turned off. To enable or disable Ignition Logic: 1. Press SETTINGS until Audio displays. 2. Press \ until System displays. 3. Press OK until Ign. Logic ON or Ign. Logic OFF displays. 4. Press \ or ] to select the setting. The setting is saved automatically. (cid:129) Press SETTINGS again to move back one level in the menu. (cid:129) Press FM/AM, CD/MP3, or BC to turn on that feature. System Display The following information shows on the system display: FM or AM, and the current station frequency if the radio is active. The station name displays if RDS is activated. (cid:129) AS displays if the AS level is activated. (cid:129) CD displays, and the CD title number or the CD title name if the CD player is active. (cid:129) MP3 displays if the CD is an MP3 CD. (cid:129) RDM displays if the CD is being played in random mode. The most recent selected audio source plays when the audio system is turned on and the display is lit. Audio Settings The audio settings can be set for each audio source and are stored separately for each radio station and the CD player. Adjusting the Tone (Bass/Treble) To adjust the Bass: 1. Press SOUND until Bass appears. 2. Press \ or ] to adjust the level from -12 through +12. The setting is saved automatically. (cid:129) Press SETTINGS again to go back one level in the menu. (cid:129) Press FM/AM, CD/MP3, or BC to display that function. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) 6-4 Infotainment Audio displays and the audio system starts to play if SETTINGS, FM/AM, CD/MP3, or BC is not pressed within ﬁve seconds after the setting is saved. To adjust the Treble: 1. Press SOUND until Treble appears. 2. Press \ or ] to adjust the level from -12 through +12. The setting is saved automatically. (cid:129) Press SETTINGS again to go back one level in the menu. (cid:129) Press FM/AM, CD/MP3, or BC to display that function. Adjusting the Sound Settings There are preset sound settings designed for different types of music To adjust the sound settings using the SOUND button: 1. Press SOUND until Sound appears. 2. Press \ or ] to select between Rock, Disco, Classic, Jazz, Vocal, and Off. The setting is saved automatically. (cid:129) Press SETTINGS again to go back one level in the menu. (cid:129) Press FM/AM, CD/MP3, or BC to display that function. To adjust the sound settings using the SETTINGS button: 1. Press SETTINGS until Audio appears. 2. Press OK until Sound appears. 3. Press \ or ] to select between Rock, Disco, Classic, Jazz, Vocal, and Off. The setting is saved automatically. (cid:129) Press SETTINGS again to go back one level in the menu. (cid:129) Press FM/AM, CD/MP3, or BC to display that function. Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) To adjust the Balance using the SOUND button: 1. Press SOUND until Balance appears. 2. Press \ or ] to adjust the level from -12 through +12. The setting is saved automatically. (cid:129) Press SETTINGS again to go back one level in the menu. (cid:129) Press FM/AM, CD/MP3, or BC to display that function.

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