2007 Saturn AURA Owners Manual

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2. Release both buttons. The Universal Home Remote is now in the training (learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” shown earlier in this section. Individual buttons cannot be erased, but they can be reprogrammed. See “Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button” following this section. 144 Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED) Your vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote System. If there are three round Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicator lights above the Universal Home Remote buttons, follow the instructions below. This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Do not use this system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in programming the transmitter. Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles, as well as, for future programming. You only need the original remote control transmitter for Fixed Code programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale or lease termination of the vehicle, the programmed buttons should be erased for security purposes. See “Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons” later in this section. When programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or security device you are programming. 145 To program up to three devices: Programming Universal Home Remote — Rolling Code Most garage door openers sold after 1996 are Rolling Code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before you begin. If you do not follow these actions, the device will time out and you will have to repeat the procedure. 1. From inside the vehicle, press the two outside buttons at the same time for one to two seconds, and immediately release them. 146 2. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. It can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit and may be a colored button. Press this button. After you press this button, you will have 30 seconds to complete the following steps. 3. Immediately return to your vehicle. Press and hold the universal home remote button that you would like to use to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink. You may need to hold the button from ﬁve to 20 seconds. 4. Immediately, within one second, release the button when the garage door moves. The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete. 5. Press and release the same button again. The garage door should move, conﬁrming that programming is successful and complete. To program another Rolling Code device such as an additional garage door opener, a security device, or home automation device, repeat Steps 1 through 5, choosing a different function button in Step 3 than what you used for the garage door opener. If these instructions do not work, you probably have a Fixed Code garage door opener. Follow the Programming instructions that follow for a Fixed Code garage door opener. 147 To program up to three devices: Programming Universal Home Remote — Fixed Code Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed Code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before you begin. If you do not follow these actions, the device will time out and you will have to repeat the procedure. 1. To verify if you have a Fixed Code garage door opener, remove the battery cover on your hand held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer of your garage door opener motor. If you see a row of dip switches similar to the graphic above, you have a Fixed Code garage door opener. If you do not see a row of dip switches, return to the previous section for Programming Universal Home Remote – Rolling Code. 148 Example of Eight Dip Switches with Two Positions Example of Eight Dip Switches with Three Positions Your panel of switches may not appear exactly as they do in the examples above, but they should be similar. The switch positions on your hand-held transmitter may be labeled, as follows: (cid:129) A switch in the up position may be labeled as “Up,” “+,” or “On.” (cid:129) A switch in the down position may be labeled as “Down,” “−,” or “Off.” (cid:129) A switch in the middle position may be labeled as “Middle,” “0,” or “Neutral.” 149 2. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from left to right as follows: (cid:129) When a switch is in the up position, write “Left.” (cid:129) When a switch is in the down position, write “Right.” If a switch is set between the up and down position, write “Middle.” The switch settings that you wrote down in Step 2 will now become the button strokes you enter into the Universal Home Remote in Step 4. Be sure to enter the switch settings that you wrote down in Step 2, in order from left to right, into the Universal Home Remote, when completing Step 4. 150 3. From inside your vehicle, ﬁrst ﬁrmly press all three buttons at the same time for about three seconds. Release the buttons to put the Universal Home Remote into programming mode. 4. The indicator lights will blink slowly. Enter each switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle’s Universal Home Remote. (cid:129) You will have two and one-half minutes to complete Step 4. Now press one button on the Universal Home Remote for each switch setting as follows: If you wrote “Left,” press the left button in the vehicle. If you wrote “Right,” press the right button in the vehicle. If you wrote “Middle,” press the middle button in the vehicle. 5. After entering all of the switch positions, again, ﬁrmly press and release all three buttons at the same time. The indicator lights will turn on. 6. Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light above the selected button should slowly blink. You may need to hold the button from ﬁve to 55 seconds. 7. Immediately release the button when the garage door moves. The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete. 8. Press and release the same button again. The garage door should move, conﬁrming that programming is successful and complete. To program another Fixed Code device such as an additional garage door opener, a security device, or home automation device, repeat Steps 1-8, choosing a different button in Step 6 than what you used for the garage door opener. Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons You can reprogram any of the three buttons by repeating the instructions. 151 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons You should erase the programmed buttons when you sell or terminate your lease. To erase either Rolling Code or Fixed Code on the Universal Home Remote device: 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons at the same time for approximately 20 seconds, until the indicator lights, located directly above the buttons, begin to blink rapidly. 2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink, release both buttons. The codes from all buttons will be erased. For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System, call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices on page 426. 152 Storage Areas Glove Box Open the glove box by lifting up on the lever. Close the glove box with a ﬁrm push. Cupholder(s) There are two removable cupholders and additional storage areas located at the rear of the shift lever. To access, push the button and the cover will slide back automatically. To close, slide the cover forward and lock into place. Pull down the door on the back of the center console to use the rear seat cupholders. Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle has a center console with two storage areas. To access the upper tray storage, lift the passenger side lever. To access the lower storage area, lift the driver side lever. Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net located on each side of the trunk to help keep small loads, like grocery bags, in place during sharp turns or quick stops and starts. The net is not designed for larger, heavier items. 153 Sunroof If your vehicle has a sunroof, the switch is located on the headliner between the map lamps. The sunroof will only operate while the ignition is in ON or in ACC, or if Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 118. Press the back of the switch and release it to open the sunroof to the vent position. From the vent position, press and release the back of the switch to express-open the sunroof. To stop the sunroof from express opening, press the switch again. If the sunshade is closed, it will open automatically when the sunroof opens past the vented position. A deﬂector will automatically raise when the sunroof is opened. The deﬂector will retract when the sunroof is closed. To close the sunroof, press the front of the switch and hold it until the sunroof is closed. The sunroof will stop if the switch is released. Close the sunshade by hand. The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure. Notice: the sliding glass panel, damage will occur and the sunroof may not open or close properly. Always close the glass panel before closing the sunshade. If you force the sunshade forward of 154 Sunroof - Panoramic If the vehicle has a panoramic sunroof, it has four glass panels that tilt or stack upon each other, when the sunroof control is turned to the vent or one of three opened positions. There is a separate control for the automatic sunshade. The sunroof will only operate while the ignition is ON or in ACC, or if Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 118. The panoramic sunroof control is located on the headliner. From the closed position, turn the control clockwise to vent the sunroof or open it to three different positions. 0 (Closed Position): Turn the control to this position to close the panoramic sunroof. 1 (Vent Position): Turn the control to this position to vent the panoramic sunroof. The front glass panel of the sunroof will tilt forward and the sunshade will automatically retract to the vent position. 155 2 (First-Open Position): Turn the control to this position to open the panoramic sunroof about a third of the way. The second glass panel will retract and the fourth glass panel will stack above the roof. The sunshade will automatically retract to this position. 3 (Second-Open Position): Turn the control to this position to open the panoramic sunroof about half-way. The second glass panel will retract and the third panel will stack in front of the fourth glass panel. The sunshade will automatically retract to this position. 4 (Full-Open Position): Turn the control to this position to completely open the panoramic sunroof. The second glass panel retracts and stacks in front of the third and fourth panels. The sunshade will automatically retract to the full-open position. To lessen wind noise in this position, use the automatic sunshade control and close the sunshade to the comfort stop position. See “Sunshade” following. Anti-Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the sunroof when it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof from closing at the point of obstruction. The sunroof will then reverse direction. 156 Sunshade The automatic sunshade control is located on the headliner, between the map lamp controls. The sunshade can be independently opened or closed while the panoramic sunroof is closed. To express-open or express-close the sunshade, press and release the control rearward or forward. The sunshade will retract to the full-open or closed position. To stop the movement of the sunshade, press the control a second time. To close the sunshade to a particular position, continue to press the control and release it when the desired position is reached. Neither the panoramic sunroof nor the sunshade can be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure. Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ........................ 160 Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 162 Other Warning Devices ............................. 162 Horn .......................................................... 162 Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel ............ 162 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .................. 163 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ................. 164 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .......... 164 Flash-to-Pass ............................................ 164 Windshield Wipers ..................................... 165 Windshield Washer .................................... 166 Cruise Control ........................................... 167 Headlamps ................................................ 170 Headlamps on Reminder ........................... 170 Headlamps Off in PARK (P) ...................... 171 Delayed Headlamps .................................. 171 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ................. 171 Automatic Headlamp System ..................... 172 Fog Lamps ................................................ 173 Instrument Panel Brightness ...................... 173 Dome Lamp .............................................. 174 Entry/Exit Lighting ...................................... 174 Parade Dimming ........................................ 175 Overhead Console Reading Lamps ........... 175 Trunk Lamp ............................................... 175 Battery Run-Down Protection ..................... 175 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ........................ 176 Climate Controls ......................................... 177 Climate Control System ............................. 177 Automatic Climate Control System ............. 181 Outlet Adjustment ...................................... 186 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ........ 187 Instrument Panel Cluster ........................... 188 Speedometer and Odometer ...................... 189 Trip Odometer ........................................... 189 Tachometer ............................................... 189 Safety Belt Reminder Light ........................ 189 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light ....... 190 Airbag Readiness Light ............................. 190 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............. 191 Charging System Light .............................. 193 Brake System Warning Light ..................... 194 Antilock Brake System Warning Light ........ 195 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light .............. 196 157 Section 3 Instrument Panel Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ........................................ 196 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ........................................ 197 Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light ........................................ 197 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ........................................ 198 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ............ 198 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ........................ 199 Oil Pressure Light ..................................... 202 Security Light ............................................ 202 Cruise Control Light .................................. 203 Highbeam On Light ................................... 203 Fuel Gage ................................................. 203 Driver Information Center (DIC) .................. 204 DIC Operation and Displays ...................... 205 DIC Warnings and Messages .................... 206 DIC Vehicle Personalization ....................... 211 Audio System(s) ......................................... 217 Setting the Time ........................................ 218 Radio with CD (MP3) ................................ 220 Using an MP3 ........................................... 229 XM Radio Messages ................................. 236 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................. 238 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................. 241 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................. 241 Radio Reception ........................................ 242 Care of Your CDs ..................................... 243 Care of the CD Player .............................. 243 Backglass Antenna .................................... 243 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ....... 244 158 ✍ NOTES 159 Instrument Panel Overview 160 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 186. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 163. C. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 188. D. Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever. See Windshield Wipers on page 165 and Windshield Washer on page 166. E. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 162. F. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 191. G. Adjustable Pedal Buttons (If Equipped). See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 120. H. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 173. I. Fog Lamps Button (If Equipped). See Fog Lamps on page 173. J. Cruise Controls. See Cruise Control on page 167. K. Tilt Lever. See Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel on page 162. L. Horn. See Horn on page 162. M. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 241. N. Ignition Switch. See Ignition Positions on page 117. O. Climate Control System or Automatic Climate Control System. See Climate Control System on page 177 or Automatic Climate Control System on page 181. P. Traction Control Button. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 253. Q. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 122. R. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 217. S. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 152. 161 Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn the police and others that you have a problem. The front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located towards the center of the instrument panel. 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. While the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, the turn signals do not work. The hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position the key is in, and even if the key is not in the ignition switch. Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel A tilt and telescope wheel lets you adjust the steering wheel before you drive. The steering wheel can be raised to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. The lever that lets you tilt and telescope the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. 162 To tilt and telescope the steering wheel, pull down the lever. Then move the steering wheel up or down or backward or forward into a comfortable position. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Do not adjust the tilt and telescope lever while driving. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: (cid:129) G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 164. (cid:129) 53 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 164. (cid:129) Flash-to-Pass. See Flash-to-Pass on (cid:129) O Exterior Lamp Control. See Headlamps on page 164. page 170. 163 Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions let you 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 returns automatically to the normal position. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster ﬂashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. 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 returns by itself when it is released. If the arrows ﬂash rapidly or do not go on at all as you signal a turn or lane change, a signal bulb could be burned out and other drivers will not see your turn signal. Replace burned out bulbs to help avoid an accident. Also, check the appropriate fuses. See Fuses on page 392. 164 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal/multifunction lever toward the front of the vehicle. This light on the instrument panel cluster comes on if the high beam lamps are turned on while the ignition is on. To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam, pull the turn signal lever toward the rear of the vehicle. Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then release the lever to turn them off. Windshield Wipers Use this lever, located on the right side of the steering wheel, to operate the windshield wipers. 9(Off): Move the lever to this position to turn off the windshield wipers. &(Intermittent; Speed Sensitive Wipers): Move the lever to this position for intermittent or speed sensitive operation. The amount of delay time varies between wiping cycles due to the delay setting selected or the speed of the vehicle. x(Delay): While the lever is in the intermittent position, turn the intermittent adjust band with this symbol on it up or down to select a shorter or longer delay between wiping cycles. To the left of the adjust band are bars, increasing in size from bottom to top, that indicate the frequency of the wipes. Smaller bars mean the wipers movement is less frequent. Larger bars mean the movement is more frequent. 6 (Low Speed): Move the lever up to the ﬁrst setting past intermittent, for steady wiping at low speed. 1 (High Speed): Move the lever up to the second setting past intermittent, for wiping at a high speed. 8(Mist): Move the lever all the way down to this position for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the windshield wipers start; then let go. The windshield wipers stop after one wiping cycle. If additional wiping cycles are needed, hold the lever down longer. 165 Damaged wiper blades can prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them to prevent damage. If the wiper blades are frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker stops the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. If the motor gets stuck, turn the wipers off, clear away the snow or ice, and then turn the wipers back on. As an added safety feature, if the wipers are on for more than 15 seconds, the vehicle’s headlamps turn on automatically. They turn off 15 seconds after the wipers are turned off. Windshield Washer To wash the windshield, press the button at the end of the lever until the washers begin. {CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. When the button is released, the washers stop, but the wipers continue to wipe about three times or resume the previous speed. 166 Cruise Control Cruise control lets you maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h). {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. The cruise control buttons are located on the steering wheel. I (On/Off): Press I to turn the cruise control system on and off. 167 RES+ (Resume): Press RES+ to resume a set speed and to accelerate the speed. SET− (Set): Press SET– to set a speed and to decrease the speed. [ CANCEL: Press [ to cancel cruise control. To set a speed do the following: 1. Press I to turn cruise control on. The indicator light on the button comes on. 2. Get up to the desired speed. 3. Press the SET− and release it. The cruise symbol displays in the instrument panel cluster to show the system is engaged. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. When the brakes are applied, the cruise control shuts off. If the vehicle is in cruise control and the Traction Control System (TCS) or Enhanced Traction System (ETS) begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control automatically disengages. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 253 and Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 255. When road conditions allow, the cruise control can be used again. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set the cruise control at a desired speed and then apply the brakes. This disengages the cruise control. The cruise symbol in the instrument panel cluster also goes out indicating cruise is no longer engaged. To return to the previously set speed, you do not need to go through the set process again. Once the vehicle is at a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can brieﬂy press the RES+. This takes the vehicle back up to the previously chosen speed and stays there. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. If the cruise control system is already engaged, press the RES+. Hold it there until you reach the desired speed, and then release the button. (cid:129) To increase the vehicle’s speed in very small amounts, brieﬂy press the RES+ and then release it. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. 168 (cid:129) Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already engaged: (cid:129) Push and hold the SET− until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. (cid:129) To slow down in very small amounts, brieﬂy push the SET−. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle’s speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle slows down to the previous cruise control speed that was set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle’s speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle’s speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle at a lower speed. Of course, applying the brakes ends cruise control. Many drivers ﬁnd this to be too much trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to disengage the cruise control: (cid:129) Step lightly on the brake pedal; when cruise control disengages, the cruise symbol in the instrument panel cluster goes out. (cid:129) Press the on/off button, to turn off the cruise control system. (cid:129) Press the cancel button. When cruise control disengages, the cruise symbol in the instrument panel cluster goes out. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, the cruise control set speed memory is erased. 169 Headlamps The band on the lever on the outboard side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp control has the following four positions: 2(Headlamps): Turn the band to this position to turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps. ;(Parking Lamps): Turn the band to this position to turn on the parking lamps and taillamps only. 170 AUTO (Automatic Headlamp System): Turn the band to this position to automatically turn on the Daytime Running Lamps during daytime, and the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps at night. P(Off/On): Turn the band to this position to turn on the Automatic Headlamp System. In Canada, this position only works when a vehicle is in the PARK (P) position. To turn on the Automatic Headlamp System, turn the switch to off/on. To turn them off, turn the switch to off/on again. This is a momentary control switch that springs back when released. The Automatic Headlamp System always turns on at the beginning of an ignition cycle. Headlamps on Reminder If you open the driver’s door and turn off the ignition while leaving the lamps on, you will hear a warning chime. Headlamps Off in PARK (P) This feature works when the ignition is ON and it is dark outside. To turn the headlamps off when it is dark outside but keep other exterior lights on, turn the exterior lamp control to the parking lamp position. In this position, the parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps and instrument panel lights are on, but the headlamps are off. To turn on the headlamps along with the other lamps when it is dark outside, turn the exterior lamp control to the AUTO or headlamp position. This feature will not work for Canadian vehicles. Delayed Headlamps The delayed headlamps feature keeps the headlamps on for 20 seconds after the key is turned to OFF, then the headlamps automatically turn off. To override the 20 second delayed headlamp feature while it is active turn the turn signal/ multifunction lever up one position and then back to AUTO. 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 are helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional DRL are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. The vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument panel that controls the DRL. Make sure it is not covered, or the head lamps will be on when they are not needed. The DRL system makes the low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: (cid:129) The ignition is on. (cid:129) The exterior lamps control is in AUTO. (cid:129) The exterior lamps control is in the parking lamps only position (This applies only to vehicles that are ﬁrst sold in Canada). (cid:129) The light sensor detects daytime light. (cid:129) The parking brake is released or the vehicle is not in PARK. 171 When the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, parking lamps, and instrument panel lights are not on unless you turn the exterior lamps control to the parking lamp position. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when they are needed. Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, the automatic headlamp system turns on the headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps, and the instrument panel lights. The radio lights will also be dim. Your vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument panel that controls the automatic headlamp system. Make sure it is not covered or the automatic headlamp system will be on when it is not needed. There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the DRL and the automatic headlamp systems so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system. The DRL and automatic headlamp systems will only be affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than this delay. If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it takes about one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, the instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position. See “Instrument Panel Brightness Control” under Instrument Panel Brightness on page 173. To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp system off, turn the ignition on and set the exterior light switch to the off/on position. For Canadian vehicles, the transaxle must stay in PARK (P) for this function. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamps when they are needed. 172 Fog Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness If your vehicle has fog lamps, the fog lamp button is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. The control for this feature is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or dim the lights. The ignition must be on for the fog lamps to work. Push the button to turn the fog lamps on. An indicator light in the button will glow when the fog lamps are on. Push the button again to turn the fog lamps off. The parking lamps automatically turn on and off when the fog lamps are turned on and off. The fog lamps turn off while the high-beam headlamps are turned on. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. 173 Dome Lamp Your vehicle might have a dome lamp without a switch. If the dome lamp has a switch, the following are the settings. 9(Off): Move the lever to this position to turn the lamp off, even when a door is open. 1(Door): Move the lever to this position so that the lamp comes on when a door is opened. +(On): Move the lever to this position to turn the dome lamp on. Entry/Exit Lighting The lamps inside the vehicle come on when any door is opened. These lamps fade out about 20 seconds after all of the doors have been closed or when the ignition is turned to ON. They also go on when you press the unlock symbol button or the horn symbol on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system transmitter. The lamps inside the vehicle stay on for about 20 seconds after the key is removed from the ignition to provide light as you exit. 174 Parade Dimming Parade dimming is a separate lighting mode that comes on while the parking lamps are turned on during the day. It prevents the display lights and indicator lights from being dim, while the parking lamps are used during the day. Overhead Console Reading Lamps The vehicle may have reading lamps on the overhead console. These lamps come on when the doors are opened if the lamp switch is not in the OFF position. Press the side of each lamp to turn them on and off, while the doors are closed. Overhead Ambient Lighting These lamps will automatically turn on and off as controlled by the light sensor located on top of the instrument panel. Trunk Lamp The trunk lamp comes on when the trunk is open and turns off when it is closed. Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle has a battery run-down feature designed to protect the vehicle’s battery. When any interior lamp (trunk, reading lamps, or dome lamp) is left on when the ignition is turned off, the battery run-down protection system automatically shuts the lamp off after 20 minutes. This prevents draining of the battery. To reactivate the interior lamps, do one of the following: (cid:129) Open any door. (cid:129) Press any Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter button. (cid:129) Press the power door lock switch. (cid:129) Press the remote trunk release. (cid:129) Turn the lamp that was left on to off and then to on again. 175 Accessory Power Outlet(s) Accessory power outlets can be used to connect auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. There are two accessory power outlets. One accessory power outlet is inside the center storage console and the other is located on the center storage console below the climate controls. To use an outlet, lift the protective cap. When not in use, always cover the outlet with the protective cap. The accessory power outlet is operational at all times. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will drain the battery. Power is always supplied to the outlets. Always unplug 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 you experience a problem, see your retailer for additional information on the accessory power outlet. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes. Check with your dealer/retailer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only. 176 Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the climate control system functions as part of the remote start feature. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 96. Operation 9(Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. The fan must be on to run the air-conditioning compressor. To change the air delivery settings, turn the right knob to select one of the following: H(Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. )(Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. Some air can be directed toward the side windows. 6(Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the side window outlets and windshield. :(Outside Air): Press the right side of this button to turn the outside air mode on. Air from outside the vehicle will circulate throughout the vehicle. When the button is pressed, an indicator light comes on. The outside air mode can be used with all modes, but it cannot be used with the recirculation mode. Pressing this button will cancel the recirculation mode. 177 Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle. When it is cold outside 0°F (−18°C) or lower, use the engine coolant heater, if vehicle has one, to provide warmer air faster to the vehicle. An engine coolant heater warms the coolant the engine uses that provides heat to warm the inside of your vehicle. For more information, see Engine Coolant Heater on page 120. #(Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air conditioning system on or off. When the air conditioning button is pressed, an indicator light will come on to show it is activated. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water dripping underneath the vehicle while it is idling or after the engine is turned off is normal. ?(Recirculation): Press the left side of the button to turn the recirculation mode on. The air inside the vehicle will be recirculated through the climate control system and the vehicle, not from outside your vehicle. This mode is helpful when trying to limit odors from entering the vehicle and for maximum air conditioning performance in hot weather. When the button is pressed, an indicator light above the button comes on. The recirculation indicator light blinks three times if you try to use recirculation in a mode in which it cannot function. Only use this mode when it is needed for comfort, since window fogging rapidly occurs if the air conditioning compressor is not engaged. Pressing this button will cancel the outside air mode. When switching to the defog or defrost modes the system automatically moves from recirculation to outside air. When the vehicle or fan is turned off and back on, the system defaults to outside air automatically. Only use recirculation mode when it is needed for comfort, since window fogging can occur. 178 Maximum Air Conditioning On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps reduce the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down. It also helps the air conditioning system operate more efficiently. For quick cool down on hot days, do the following: 1. Select the C vent mode. 2. Select the highest fan speed. 3. Select # air conditioning. 4. Select the ? recirculation mode. 5. Select the coolest temperature. Using these settings together for long periods of time can cause the air inside of the vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in the vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off. 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 choose from 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. Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode. -(Defog): This mode splits the air between the windshield and the ﬂoor outlets with a small amount directed to the side windows. When this mode is selected, the system automatically turns off recirculation. The air-conditioning compressor will run unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. The air-conditioning compressor operates although the indicator light is not on. The air-conditioning indicator light turns off when defog is selected. If the air-conditioning button is pressed while in defog mode, the indicator light will turn on. If the button is pressed again, the light will turn off. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. 179 1(Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield with some air directed to the ﬂoor vents. In this mode, the system automatically forces outside air into the vehicle. The air-conditioning compressor does not run unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. The air-conditioning compressor operates although the indicator light is not on. The air-conditioning indicator light turns off when defrost is selected. If the air-conditioning button is pressed while in defrost mode, the indicator light turns on. If the button is pressed again, the light turns off. Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode. To help clear the windshield quickly, do the following: 1. Select the defrost mode. 2. Select the highest temperature. 3. Select the highest fan speed. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. < REAR: Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the rear window defogger is activated. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. If driving below 50 mph (80 km/h), the rear window defogger turns off about 15 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger only runs for about seven minutes before turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine. If your vehicle’s speed is maintained above 50 mph (80 km/h), the rear window defogger remains on once the button is pressed. If your vehicle has heated outside mirrors, the surface of the outside mirrors heat when the rear window defogger is activated. See Outside Power Mirrors on page 135. 180 If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the rear defogger automatically turned on if it is cold outside. When the vehicle transitions out of the remote start mode, the rear defogger turns off. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 96. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid. Remote Start Climate Control Operation If your vehicle has the remote start feature and it is activated, the climate control system heats and cools the inside of the vehicle using the modes that were set before the vehicle was turned off. The climate control knobs will remain active during a remote start. However, the climate control buttons will be inactive until the ignition is turned on by the key. If the fan knob is left in the OFF position, the climate control system will not operate during remote start. Automatic Climate Control System If your vehicle has this system, you can automatically control the heating, cooling, and ventilation in your vehicle. If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the automatic climate control system functions as part of the remote start feature. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 96. Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): Select AUTO on both the fan speed control and the air delivery mode control knobs to activate the automatic system. When automatic operation is active the system will control the inside temperature and air delivery. 181 Use the steps below to place the entire system in automatic mode: 1. Turn the fan knob and the mode knob to the AUTO position. The current set temperature displays. When AUTO is selected, the air conditioning operation and air inlet is automatically controlled. The air conditioning compressor runs while the outside temperature is over about 40°F (4°C). The air inlet will normally be set to outside air. If it is hot outside, the air inlet may automatically switch to recirculate inside air to help quickly cool down your vehicle. 2. Set the temperature. An initial setting of 73°F (23°C) is recommended. Allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate. Press the up or down arrow temperature buttons to adjust the temperature setting as necessary. If the temperature is set at 60°F (15°C) the system remains at the maximum cooling setting. If the temperature is set at 90°F (32°C) the system remains at the maximum heat setting. Choosing either maximum setting does not cause the vehicle to heat or cool any faster. 182 Be careful not to cover the sensor located on the top of the instrument panel near the windshield. This sensor regulates air temperature based on the intensity of the sun. Also do not cover the sensor grille on the lower right side of the climate control faceplate, as this regulates the inside temperature. To avoid blowing cold air at engine start-up in cold weather, the system delays turning on the fan until warm air is available. The length of delay depends on the engine coolant temperature. Turning the fan knob overrides this delay and changes the fan to the selected speed. Manual Operation You can also manually adjust the air delivery mode or fan speed. 9(Off): Select this position on the fan knob to turn off the entire climate control system. Outside air still enters the vehicle, and is directed to the ﬂoor. The direction can be changed by changing the mode position. The temperature can also be adjusted using either the up or down arrow temperature buttons. 9(Fan): Turn the knob with the fan symbol to manually adjust the fan speed. H(Vent): Use this mode to direct air to the instrument panel outlets. )(Bi-Level): Use this mode to direct half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. 6(Floor): Use this mode to direct most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the side window outlets. The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost modes. Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section. :(Outside Air): Press the right side of this button to turn the outside air mode on. Air from outside the vehicle will circulate throughout the vehicle. When the button is pressed, an indicator light comes on. The outside air mode can be used with all modes, but it cannot be used with the recirculation mode. Pressing this button will cancel the recirculation mode. ?(Recirculation): Press the left side of the button to turn the recirculation mode on. The air inside the vehicle recirculates through the climate control system and the vehicle, not from outside your vehicle. This mode is helpful when trying to limit odors from entering the vehicle and for maximum air conditioning performance in hot weather. When the button is pressed, an indicator light above the button comes on. The recirculation indicator light blinks three times if you try to use recirculation in a mode in which it cannot function. Only use this mode when it is needed for comfort, since window fogging rapidly occurs if the air conditioning compressor is not engaged. Pressing this button cancels the auto recirculation feature. Each time the vehicle is started, the system reverts to the auto recirculation function. If you select recirculation while in defrost, defog or ﬂoor, the light on the button ﬂashes three times and then goes out to indicate that this is not allowed. This is to prevent window fogging. When the weather is cool or damp, operating the system in recirculation for extended periods of time can cause fogging of the vehicle’s windows. To clear the fog, select either defog or defrost. Make sure the air conditioning is on. Allow the air conditioning to run automatically to help dehumidify the air. 183 Temperature Control: Press the up and down arrows to increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. #(Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air conditioning compressor on and off. A light above the button comes on while the air conditioning is on. When air conditioning is selected or is in AUTO mode, the system runs the air conditioning automatically to cool and dehumidify the air entering the vehicle. On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best. On cool, but sunny days while using manual operation of the automatic system, use bi-level to deliver warm air to the ﬂoor and cooler air to the instrument panel outlets. To warm or cool the air delivered, press the temperature buttons to the desired setting. In AUTO mode the system cools and dehumidiﬁes the air inside the vehicle. Also while in AUTO mode, the system maximizes its performance by using recirculation as necessary. 184 Heating: On cold days when using manual operation of the automatic system, use ﬂoor mode to deliver air to the ﬂoor outlets. To warm or cool the air delivered, push the temperature buttons to the desired setting. To use the automatic mode, turn the knob to AUTO and adjust the temperature by pressing the temperature buttons. The heater works best if the windows are kept closed. 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 choose from 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): Turn the mode knob to this position to select the defog setting. which will deliver air to the ﬂoor and windshield outlets. Use this setting to clear the windows of fog or moisture. 0(Defrost): Turn the mode knob to this position to defrost the windshield. The system automatically controls the fan speed if defrost is selected from the AUTO mode. If the outside temperature is 40°F (4°C) or warmer, the air conditioning compressor automatically runs to help dehumidify the air and dry the windshield. The air conditioning indicator light blinks three times if the compressor is turned off while in this mode. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. <(Rear): Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light above the button comes on to show that the rear window defogger is activated. If driving below 50 mph (80 km/h), the rear window defogger turns off about 15 minutes after the button is pressed. If additional warming time is needed, press the button again. If the vehicle’s speed is maintained above 50 mph (80 km/h), the rear window defogger remains on once the button is pressed. If your vehicle has heated outside mirrors, the surface of the outside mirrors will also heat when the rear window defogger is activated. See Outside Power Mirrors on page 135. If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the rear defogger automatically turns on if it is cold outside. The indicator light will not be on. When the vehicle transitions out of remote start mode the rear defogger turns off. Notice: Do not use a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window. Do not adhere anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass. These actions may damage the rear defogger. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 185 Operation Tips (cid:129) Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle. (cid:129) Do not use non-GM approved hood deﬂectors as they could adversely affect the performance of the system. (cid:129) Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively. (cid:129) When an objectionable odor outside the vehicle is encountered, use the recirculation mode, with the temperature knob at a comfortable setting to prevent the odor from entering the vehicle through the ventilation system. This can be helpful when driving through a long tunnel with poor ventilation. However, extended usage of this mode in cold or cool weather can cause window fogging. Remote Start Climate Control Operation If your vehicle has remote start and it is activated, the climate control system heats and cools the inside of the vehicle using the previous system settings before the vehicle was turned off. The climate control knobs will remain active during a remote start. However, the climate control buttons will be inactive until the ignition is turned on by the key. If the fan knob is left in the OFF position, the climate control system will not operate during remote start. With the automatic climate control system, the climate control displays “RS” in place of the temperature to indicate that remote start is activated. For best performance, turn both the fan and mode knobs to AUTO. If the temperature is cold enough and the mode knob is set to AUTO, the system begins in defrost to clear the windows. Outlet Adjustment Use the lever located in the center of each outlet by moving it either side-to-side or up and down, to change the direction and amount of airﬂow in the vehicle. 186 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages on your vehicle. The pictures help to locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As the details show on the next few pages, some warning lights come on brieﬂy when you start the engine just to let you know they are working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on as you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous. So please get to know your vehicle’s warning lights and gages. They can be a big help. 187 Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using, and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically. Your vehicle has this instrument panel cluster, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. United States version shown, Canada Similar 188 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 211 for more information. Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer. The digital odometer will read 999,999 if someone tries to turn it back. 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 is set at zero and a label must be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far you have driven since you last reset it. The trip odometer is accessed and reset through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Operation and Displays on page 205 for more information. Tachometer Your tachometer displays the engine speed in 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 come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. This chime and light is repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. 189 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This would only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled. See Passenger Sensing System on page 80 for more information. The passenger safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the 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 69. This chime and light are repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. If the passenger’s safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. 190 {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. The airbags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. The airbag readiness light should ﬂash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. United States Canada When the ignition key is turned to ON or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag. 191 If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag are enabled (may inﬂate). Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. {CAUTION: {CAUTION: If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger’s seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat if the airbag is turned on. Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. We recommend that rear-facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat, even if the airbag is off. 192 If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag. See Passenger Sensing System on page 80 for more on this, including important safety information. If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your retailer for service. {CAUTION: If the off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on together, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger seat may not have the protection of the airbags. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 190. Charging System Light The charging system 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. It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the charging system. It could indicate that you have problems with a 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 light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. 193 When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. The Driver Information Center (DIC) may display a BRAKE FLUID message. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 206 for more information. 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. Try turning off and restarting the vehicle one or two times, if the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 284. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. United States Canada This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to ON. If it does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 194 {CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. Antilock Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS). If the light stays on, turn the ignition to off. If the light comes on and the chime sounds when you are driving, pull your vehicle over to a safe location and stop as soon as possible. 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 are driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but you do not have antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you do not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with your regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 194 earlier in this section. The ABS warning light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to ON. This is normal. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. This light will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. This is normal. 195 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition to RUN. This light will also come on when one or more of your tires are signiﬁcantly underinﬂated. A CHECK TIRE PRESS DIC message will accompany the light, see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 206 for more information. Stop and check your tires as soon as it is safe to do so. If underinﬂated, inﬂate to the proper pressure. See Tires on page 348 for more information. This light will ﬂash for 60 seconds and then turn on solid if a problem is detected with the Tire Pressure Monitor system. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 357 for more information. 196 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS), this light may come on for the following reasons: If you turn the system off by pressing the TC (traction control) button located on the center console, the light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again and the warning light should go out. If there is a brake system problem that is speciﬁcally related to traction control, the TCS will turn off and the warning light will come on. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. (cid:129) (cid:129) Enhanced Traction System Warning Light If your vehicle has the enhanced traction control system, this light may come on for the following reasons: If you turn the system off by pressing the enhanced traction control button located on the center console, the light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again and the warning light should go out. If there is a brake system problem that is speciﬁcally related to enhanced traction control, the enhanced traction control will turn off and the warning light will come on. The TRACTION OFF message will also appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC) with this light. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 206 for more information. If the enhanced traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light Your vehicle may have the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. You may feel or hear the system working, this is normal. See Electronic Stability Control on page 256 for more information. When the ESC indicator light is on and either the SERVICE ESC or ESC OFF Driver Information Center (DIC) message is displayed, the system will not assist the driver to maintain directional control of the vehicle. Adjust your driving accordingly. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 206 for more information. 197 (cid:129) (cid:129) Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This light indicates that the engine coolant has overheated or the radiator cooling fan is not working. This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition as a check to show you it is working. If the light comes on and the vehicle has been operating under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Cooling System on page 328 for more information. 198 United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, the light comes on and you hear a chime, your engine is too hot! It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions and the gage reads hot, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 325. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle has 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. If you keep driving your vehicle with Notice: this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, your 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 your warranty. Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 297. This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. 199 This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: (cid:129) 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. (cid:129) Light On Steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: (cid:129) Reducing vehicle speed (cid:129) Avoiding hard accelerations (cid:129) 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. 200 If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps, and see your retailer for service as soon as possible. If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling the Tank on page 302. 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. (cid:129) Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 299. 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 retailer can check the vehicle. Your retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know in order 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 retailer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. 201 Oil Pressure Light If your vehicle has low engine oil pressure, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on and you will hear a chime when you are driving. {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it ﬁxed immediately. This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition as a check to show you it is working. If it does not come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with the bulb. Have it ﬁxed right away. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. Security Light For information regarding this light, see Theft-Deterrent Systems on page 112. 202 Cruise Control Light Fuel Gage This light comes on whenever you set the cruise control. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 167 for more information. Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 164 for more information. United States Canada Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left, when the ignition is on. When the indicator nears empty, a LOW FUEL message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 206 for more information. You still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. The arrow on the fuel gage points to side of the vehicle with the fuel door. 203 Here are four 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. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to ﬁll the tank. (cid:129) The indicator moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. (cid:129) The gage goes back to empty when you turn off the ignition. Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC display gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s systems. The DIC is also used to display driver personalization menu modes and warning/status messages. All messages will appear in the DIC display, located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster. 204 The DIC buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. q (Information): Press this button to scroll through the vehicle information mode displays. r (Reset): Press this button to reset some vehicle information mode displays, select a personalization menu mode setting, or acknowledge a warning message. Press and hold the information and reset buttons at the same time for one second, then release the buttons to enter the personalization menu. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 211 for more information. (cid:129) DIC Operation and Displays The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. The DIC has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons. The button functions are detailed in the following. Information Modes q (Information): Press this button to scroll through the following vehicle information modes: Outside Air Temperature and Odometer Press the information button until the outside air temperature and the odometer are displayed. This mode shows the temperature outside of the vehicle in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Celsius (°C) and the total distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). The outside air temperature

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2007 Saturn AURA Owners Manual