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the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually.
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But airbags would not help you in many types of collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts, and many side impacts, primarily because an occupant’s motion is not toward those airbags. Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions.
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? After an airbag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag inflated. Some components of the airbag module — the steering wheel hub for the driver’s airbag or the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s airbag — may be hot for a short time. The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle.
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When an airbag inflates, there may be dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after an airbag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or a door. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you should seek medical attention.
Your vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on, and turn the hazard warning flashers on when the airbags inflate. You can lock the doors again, turn the interior lamps off, and turn the hazard warning flashers off by using the controls for those features.
In many crashes severe enough to inflate an airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. (cid:127) Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, you will need some new parts for the airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts.
(cid:127) Your vehicle has a crash sensing and
diagnostic module which records information after a crash. See Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders on page 363. (cid:127) Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag system. Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly. See your retailer for service.
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The passenger sensing system will turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver’s airbag is not part of the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the passenger’s seat. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the passenger’s frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or not. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We recommend that rear-facing child restraints not be transported in your vehicle, even if the airbag is off. Never put a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the passenger airbag status indicator shows off and the airbag is off. Here is why:
Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible when you turn your ignition key to RUN or START.
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The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off, will be visible on the instrument panel during the system check. When the system check is complete, either the word ON or the word OFF, or the symbol for on or the symbol for off will be visible. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 131.
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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. Be sure the airbag is off before using a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat position. Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal 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 transported in vehicles with a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, whenever possible. CAUTION:
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If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat.
The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag if: (cid:127) The passenger seat is unoccupied. (cid:127) The system determines that an infant is
present in a rear-facing infant seat.
(cid:127) The system determines that a small child is
present in a forward-facing child restraint.
(cid:127) The system determines that a small child is
present in a booster seat.
(cid:127) A passenger takes his/her weight off of the
seat for a period of time.
(cid:127) The passenger seat is occupied by a smaller
person, such as a child who has outgrown child restraints.
(cid:127) Or, if there is a critical problem with the airbag
system or the passenger sensing system.
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When the passenger sensing system has turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag, the off indicator in the instrument panel will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 131. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer’s directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position on page 38. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to make sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion. If this happens, slightly recline the vehicle’s seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible. If the on indicator is still lit, do not install a child restraint in this vehicle and check with your retailer. The passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inflate) the passenger’s frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the passenger’s seat.
When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active. For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag, depending upon the person’s seating posture and body build. Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that person. If a person of adult-size is sitting in the passenger’s seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the fully upright position, then sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the person’s legs comfortably extended. Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes. This will allow the system to detect that person and then enable the passenger’s airbag.
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If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 130 for more on this, including important safety information.
A thick layer of additional material such as a blanket, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. Remove any additional material from the seat cushion before reinstalling or securing the child restraint and before a small occupant, including a small adult, sits in the passenger position. You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 55 for more information about modifications that can affect how the system operates.
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If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system.
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Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle. You do not want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your retailer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 369.
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For up to 10 seconds, after the ignition is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. They are probably part of the airbag system. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so.
The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.
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Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Q: Is there anything I might add to the front of the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly?
A: Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle’s frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from working properly. Also, the airbag system may not work properly if you relocate any of the airbag sensors. If you have any questions about this, you should contact Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 354.
Q: Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modified. How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system?
A: Changing or moving any parts of the
front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, the instrument panel, or airbag wiring can affect the operation of the airbag system. If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 354.
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Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. See Care of Safety Belts on page 318
for more information. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.If you damage the covering for the
Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. Notice: driver’s or the right front passenger’s airbag, the airbag may not work properly. You may have to replace the airbag module in the steering wheel or both the airbag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s airbag. Do not open or break the airbag coverings.
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Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
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A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
If you have had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new parts.
If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt was not being used at the time of the collision. If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section. If the frontal airbags inflate, you will also need to replace the driver’s and passenger’s safety belt retractor assembly. Be sure to do so. Then the new retractor assembly will be there to help protect you in a collision. After a crash you may need to replace the driver and front passenger’s safety belt retractor assemblies, even if the frontal airbags have not deployed. The driver and front passenger’s safety belt retractor assemblies contain the safety belt pretensioners. Have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been in a collision, or if your airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 130.
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✍ NOTES
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Section 2
Features and Controls
Keys .............................................................. 60
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .......... 62
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation .................................... 63
Doors and Locks .......................................... 66
Manual Door Locks ..................................... 66
Power Door Locks ....................................... 67
Delayed Locking .......................................... 67
Automatic Door Lock ................................... 68
Automatic Door Unlock ................................ 68
Trunk .......................................................... 68
Windows ....................................................... 71
Power Windows .......................................... 72
Sun Visors .................................................. 72
Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................... 73
Content Theft-Deterrent ............................... 73
PASS-Key® III+ ........................................... 75
PASS-Key® III+ Operation ........................... 75
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ........... 77
New Vehicle Break-In .................................. 77
Ignition Positions ......................................... 78
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ............... 79Starting the Engine ..................................... 80
Automatic Transmission Operation ............... 82
Manual Transmission Operation ................... 85
Parking Brake ............................................. 86
Shifting Into Park (P)(Automatic Transmission) ......................... 87
Shifting Out of Park (P) ............................... 89
Parking Your Vehicle(Manual Transmission) ............................. 89
Parking Over Things That Burn ................... 90
Engine Exhaust ........................................... 91
Running the Engine While Parked ............... 92
Mirrors ........................................................... 93
Manual Rearview Mirror .............................. 93
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ......... 93
Outside Power Mirrors ................................. 93
OnStar® System ............................................ 94
Storage Areas ............................................... 99
Glove Box ................................................... 99
Cupholder(s) ............................................... 99
Center Console Storage Area .................... 100
Convertible Top .......................................... 10059
Keys
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Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
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One key works all of the lock cylinders on the vehicle.
If a replacement key or any additional key is needed, you must purchase it from your retailer. The key will have 1 stamped on it. Keep the bar code tag that came with the original keys. Give this tag to your retailer if you need a new key made. Notice: vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. Be sure you have spare keys. In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 359.
If you ever lock your keys in your
Your vehicle has an Immobilizer Vehicle Theft-Deterrent System. The key has a transponder in the key head that matches a decoder in the vehicle’s steering column.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: (cid:127) Check the distance. You may be too far from
your vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather.
(cid:127) Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.
(cid:127) Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 63. If you are still having trouble, see your retailer or a qualified technician for service.
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" (Unlock): Press the unlock button one time to unlock the driver’s door. Press the unlock button again within five seconds to unlock the other door. The interior lamps will come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps will flash once to indicate unlocking has occurred. See “UNLOCK HORN” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 152. V(Trunk Release): Press and hold this button for approximately one second to release the trunk lid. The trunk release will only work if the ignition is off or the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (3 k/h).
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
The vehicle’s doors can be locked and unlocked, and the trunk can be unlatched from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 60 feet (18 m) away with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Q(Lock): Press the lock button to lock all the doors. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps may flash once and the horn may chirp to indicate locking has occurred. See “LOCK HORN” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 152.
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L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release this button to help locate your vehicle. The horn will sound three times and the hazard lamps will flash three times. Press and hold the button for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn will sound and the hazard lamps will flash for 30 seconds. The ignition must be off for the vehicle locator/remote alarm to work. Press the vehicle locator/panic alarm button again or turn the ignition to ACC or RUN to turn off the alarm. The vehicle may have Remote Lock/Unlock Confirmation. This feature provides feedback that a command has been received by the vehicle. The parking lamps will flash and the horn may sound briefly. See “LOCK HORN” and “UNLOCK HORN” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 152 for programming information.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each RKE transmitter is uniquely coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking the vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your retailer. Remember to bring any additional transmitters so they can also be re-coded to match the new transmitter. Once your retailer has coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter cannot unlock the vehicle. The vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters coded to it.
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Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in the RKE transmitter should last about four years. If the battery is weak the transmitter will not work within its normal range. It is probably time to change the battery if you have to be very close to the vehicle before the transmitter works. Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter.
To replace the battery, do the following: 1. Insert a flat object with a thin edge into the
notch, located below the trunk release button, and pry the front and back apart. 2. Remove the old battery, but do not use a
metal object to do this.
3. Slide the new battery into the transmitter with the positive side of the battery facing up. Use a type CR2032 battery, or equivalent type.
4. Snap the front and the back of the transmitter
together.
5. Test the operation of the transmitter with
the vehicle.
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(cid:127) Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it.
(cid:127) Outsiders can easily enter through
an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening.
Doors and Locks
Manual Door Locks
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Unlocked doors can be dangerous. (cid:127) Passengers, especially children,
can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive.
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There are a couple of ways to lock and unlock your vehicle manually.
From inside the vehicle, use the manual door lock knob. Pull up or down on the knob to unlock or lock the door.
To lock either door from the outside, turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle. To unlock the door, turn the key toward the front of the vehicle. Power Door Locks You can use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to lock and unlock the doors from inside or outside the vehicle. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 63 for more information. The power door lock switches are located on the driver’s and passenger’s door. Press the top of the switch to unlock all doors. Press the bottom of the switch to lock all doors.
Delayed Locking If your vehicle has power door locks, it will have the delayed locking feature. This feature delays the actual locking of the doors when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is used to lock the vehicle. If any door is open when locking the vehicle using the RKE transmitter, three chimes will sound signaling that the delayed locking feature is active. Five seconds after the last door is closed, both doors will lock and the parking lamps will flash. To cancel the delay and lock the doors immediately, press the lock button on the RKE a second time. If the key is in the ignition, this feature will not lock the doors. Your vehicle is programmed from the factory with this feature turned off. To turn the feature on, you must go through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 152.
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Automatic Door Lock If your vehicle has power door locks, the doors will automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P) for a vehicle with an automatic transmission. For a vehicle with a manual transmission, the speed must be greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). The automatic door locking feature cannot be disabled.
Automatic Door Unlock If your vehicle has an automatic transmission and power door locks, the doors with automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved into PARK (P). If your vehicle has a manual transmission and power door locks, the doors will automatically unlock when the key is removed from the ignition.
The automatic unlock feature can be disabled or programmed in different ways if the vehicle has an automatic transmission. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 152 for more information.
Trunk To release the trunk lid use either the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, or see “Remote Trunk Release” following.
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It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO.
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It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid:
(cid:127) Make sure all other windows are shut. (cid:127) Turn the fan on your heating or
cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control System.
(cid:127) If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way.
See Engine Exhaust on page 91.
Remote Trunk Release
To open the trunk from inside the vehicle, press the remote trunk release button located in the glovebox.
The remote trunk release will only work when either the ignition is off or in ACC, the parking brake is engaged, or the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (3 km/h).
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Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside. There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the driver’s side. This handle will glow following exposure to light. If someone is locked in the trunk, they can pull the release handle and push the trunk lid open from the inside to open the trunk.
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Windows
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Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
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Power Windows
If your vehicle has power windows, the switches on the driver’s door armrest control both windows.
In addition, the passenger’s door has a window switch that controls that window. Press the front of the switch to open the window. Pull the switch up to close it.
Express-Down Window The driver’s window has an express-down feature which allows the window to be lowered fully without pressing and holding the switch. Press the front of the switch to the first position, and the window will open a small amount. Press the switch down fully and the window will go all the way down. To stop the window while it is lowering, pull the front of the switch up.
Sun Visors To use the sun visor(s), pull the edge of the visor nearest to the windshield toward you. Visor Vanity Mirror Your vehicle may have a driver’s side vanity mirror. Swing down the sun visor and slide the cover to expose the mirror.
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Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal.
Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent alarm system.
The security light, located on the instrument panel cluster, will turn on to indicate that arming has been initiated.
Once the system is armed, the security light will flash once every three seconds. If the security light is flashing twice per second, this means that a door is open.
Arming the System While the ignition is off, press the remote keyless entry transmitter lock button, to arm the system. The system will arm after either of these things occur: (cid:127) Thirty seconds after all the doors are closed. (cid:127) Sixty seconds with any door open. If you press the lock button on the transmitter a second time while all the doors are closed, the system will arm immediately. The system arms in 60 seconds if a door is open, or after the open door is closed. If you do not want to arm the system, lock the car with the manual door lock knobs. Disarming the System You can disarm the system by doing any one of the following: (cid:127) Press the unlock button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
(cid:127) Turn the ignition on.
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How to Turn Off the System Alarm To turn off the system alarm, do one of the following: (cid:127) Press the lock button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter. The system will then re-arm itself.
(cid:127) Press the unlock button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter. This will also disarm the system. Insert the key in the ignition and turn it on. This will also disarm the system.
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How to Detect a Tamper Condition If you hear three chirps when you press the unlock, lock, or trunk release buttons on the remote keyless transmitter, it means that the content theft security system alarm was activated previously.
If the system is armed and the trunk is opened using the trunk release button on the transmitter, the system will temporarily disarm itself and re-arm when the trunk has been closed. This allows you to exit the vehicle, lock the doors using the transmitter, or open the trunk using the transmitter without having to disarm and re-arm the system. Once the system is disarmed, the security light will stop flashing. How the System Alarm is Activated If the system is armed, it can be activated by: (cid:127) Opening the driver’s door or trunk. This causes a ten second pre-alarm chirping noise followed by the horn sounding and lights flashing for 30 seconds.
(cid:127) Opening a passenger’s door. This immediately
causes a full alarm of the horn sounding and lights flashing for 30 seconds.
After the 30 second alarm ends, the system will re-arm itself.
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PASS-Key® III+ The PASS-Key® III+ system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. PASS-Key® III+ uses a radio frequency transponder in the key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
PASS-Key® III+ Operation Your vehicle is equipped with PASS-Key® III+ (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key® III+ is a passive theft-deterrent system. This means you do not have to do anything special to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. When the PASS-Key® III+ system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it prevents the vehicle from starting. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes. If the engine does not start and the security light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when trying to start the vehicle, the key may have a damaged transponder. Turn the ignition off and try again.
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If the engine still does not start, and the key does not appear to be damaged, try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 325. If the engine still does not start with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first key may be faulty. See your retailer who can service the PASS-Key® III+ to have a new key made. In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 359. It may be possible for the PASS-Key® III+ decoder to “learn” the transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up to 10 keys may be programmed for the vehicle. The following procedure is for programming additional keys only. If all the currently programmed keys are lost or do not operate, you must see your retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key® III+ to have keys made and programmed to the system. See your retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key® III+ to get a new key blank that is cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system.
To program the new key do the following: 1. Verify that the new key has a 1 stamped on it. 2. Insert the already programmed key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start, see your retailer for service.
3. After the engine has started, turn the key to
LOCK, and remove the key.
4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to
the RUN position within five seconds of the original key being turned to LOCK.
5. The security light will turn off once the key
has been programmed.
6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 if additional keys
are to be programmed.
If you are ever driving and the security light comes on and stays on, you may be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key® III+ system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your retailer. Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key® III+ system at this time. If you lose or damage your PASS-Key® III+ key, see your retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key® III+ to have a new key made.
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Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines for the first 500 miles (805 km): (cid:127) Do not drive at any one constant speed,
fast or slow.
(cid:127) Do not exceed 70 mph (113 km/h). (cid:127) Do not make full-throttle starts; also refrain
from using the full throttle while driving. Avoid downshifting to brake, or slow, the vehicle.
If these break-in procedures are not followed, the vehicle’s engine, axle, or other parts could be damaged. Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased.
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Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to four different positions.
9(LOCK): This position locks your steering column. It is a theft-deterrent feature. You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK. If you have an automatic transmission, the ignition switch cannot be turned to LOCK unless the shift lever is in PARK (P). If you have a manual transmission, the ignition switch can be turned to LOCK in any shift lever position.
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Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with your hand. Make sure the key is all the way in. If it is, turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service.
If you have a manual transmission removing the key from the ignition switch will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could cause a collision. If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key to ACC.
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ACC (ACCESSORY): This position operates some of your electrical accessories. It unlocks the steering wheel and ignition. R(RUN): This is the position the switch returns to after you start your engine and release the switch. The switch stays in RUN when the engine is running. But even when the engine is not running, you can use RUN to operate your electrical accessories and to display some warning and indicator lights. The battery could be drained if you leave the key in the ACC or RUN position with the engine off. You may not be able to start your vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time.
/(START): This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to RUN for normal driving. A warning tone will sound if you open the driver’s door while in LOCK or ACC, when the key has not been removed from the ignition.
Key In the Ignition Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it is an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle, a chime will sound, when you open the driver’s door. Always remember to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. This will lock your ignition and transaxle. Also, always remember to lock the doors. The battery could be drained if you leave the key in the ignition while your vehicle is parked. You may not be able to start your vehicle after it has been parked for an extended period of time.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle has a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which will allow the radio and power windows to continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off. Your vehicle’s radio will work when the ignition key is in RUN or ACC. Once the key is turned off, the radio and power windows will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened.
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Starting the Engine Place the transmission in the proper gear. Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in any other position -- this is a safety feature. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. Manual Transmission The shift lever should be in the neutral position and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down. That is a safety feature.
Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts. Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components. If the ignition key is turned to the START position, and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts. If the engine does not start and the key is held in START for many seconds, cranking will be stopped after 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage.
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To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is already running. Engine cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition switch to ACC or LOCK.
Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by returning the key to the START position immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool down. 2. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds,
especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for up to a maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool down. When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator.
If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts.
Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your retailer. If you do not, your engine might not perform properly. Any resulting damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty.
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Automatic Transmission Operation If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever is located on the center console between the front seats.
There are several different positions for the shift lever.
PARK (P): This position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when you start the engine because your vehicle cannot move easily.
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It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow.
Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You must fully apply your regular brakes first and then press the shift lever button before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear. See Shifting Out of Park (P) on page 89.
Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped.
REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. At low vehicle speeds, you can also use REVERSE (R) to rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging your transmission. See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 224 for additional information.
NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. You can also use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
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Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed.
Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting your vehicle.
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DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. It provides better fuel economy for your vehicle. If you need more power for passing, and you are: (cid:127) Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the
accelerator pedal about halfway down. (cid:127) Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. The transmission will shift down to a lower gear and have more power.
If your vehicle seems to start up
Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding, see “Skidding” under Loss of Control on page 208. Notice: rather slowly or not shift gears when you go faster, and you continue to drive your vehicle that way, you could damage the transmission. Have your vehicle serviced right away. You can drive in LOW (L) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and DRIVE (D) for higher speeds until then. FOURTH (4): This position is also used for normal driving. However, it reduces vehicle speed more than DRIVE (D) without using
your brakes. You might choose FOURTH (4) instead of DRIVE (D) when driving on hilly, winding roads and when going down a steep hill. INTERMEDIATE (I): This position is also used for normal driving. However, it reduces the vehicle’s speed without using your brakes, for slight downgrades where the vehicle would otherwise accelerate due to steepness of grade. If constant upshifting or downshifting occurs while driving on steep hills, this position can be used to prevent repetitive types of shifts. You might choose INTERMEDIATE (I) instead of DRIVE (D) when driving on hilly and winding roads. LOW (L): This position reduces vehicle speed more than INTERMEDIATE (I) without using your brakes. You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in LOW (L), the transmission will not shift into low gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place.
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SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.
THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you do for SECOND (2). To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to NEUTRAL.
NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idle your engine.
Manual Transmission Operation
This is the shift pattern for a manual transmission.
Here is how to operate your manual transmission:
FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST (1) when you are going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you have come to a complete stop and it is hard to shift into FIRST (1), put the shift lever in NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch pedal. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1).
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REVERSE (R): To back up, press the clutch pedal. After the vehicle stops, shift into REVERSE (R). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. If it is hard to shift, let the shift lever return to NEUTRAL and release the clutch pedal. Then press the clutch pedal again and shift into REVERSE (R). Do not attempt to shift into the fifth gear position prior to shifting into REVERSE (R). Your transmission has a lock out feature which prevents a fifth gear to reverse gear shift. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Also, use FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for parking your vehicle.
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Parking Brake
The parking brake lever is located between the front seats. To se the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 134. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button. Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down.
If you forget to release your parking brake, a chime will sound and a warning message will be displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the vehicle is moving faster than 5 mph (8 kph). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 147. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving.
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)
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Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow.
1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the
parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by holding
the button on the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle.
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
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If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pushing the shift lock release button. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P).
Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) on page 87.
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
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It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running.
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down.
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When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
If you are still unable to shift out of PARK (P): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. While holding down the brake pedal,
press the shift lever button again.
3. Move the shift lever to the desired gear. If you still cannot move the shift lever from PARK (P), consult your dealer.
Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. To shift out of PARK (P): 1. Apply the regular brake pedal. 2. Then press the shift lever button. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired gear.
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Before leaving your manual transmission vehicle, fully press the clutch pedal in, move the shift lever in either FIRST (1) gear or REVERSE (R), and firmly apply the parking brake. See Manual Transmission Operation on page 85.
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Parking Over Things That Burn
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Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn.
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Engine Exhaust
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Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if:
(cid:127) Your exhaust system sounds strange
or different.
(cid:127) Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged in a
collision.
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(cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged when
driving over high points on the road or over road debris.
(cid:127) Repairs were not done correctly. (cid:127) Your vehicle or exhaust system has
been modified improperly.
If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle:
(cid:127) Drive it only with all the windows
down to blow out any CO; and
(cid:127) Have your vehicle fixed immediately.
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Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.
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Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on page 91. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust — with CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See Winter Driving on page 218.
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It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when it is on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the automatic transmission shift lever to PARK (P), or the manual transmission shift lever to NEUTRAL.
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) on page 87 and Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) on page 89.
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Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. The day/night adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the lamps behind you. Move the lever to the right for nighttime use and to the left for daytime use.
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. The day/night adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the lamps behind you. Move the lever to the right for nighttime use and to the left for daytime use. There may also be three OnStar® buttons located at the bottom of the mirror face. See OnStar® System on page 94 for more information.
Outside Power Mirrors
The controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver’s door.
Move the selector switch located below the four-way control pad to the left or right to choose either the driver’s side or passenger’s side mirror. To adjust a mirror, use the arrows located on the four-way control pad to move the mirror in the desired direction. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen while sitting in a comfortable driving position.
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OnStar® service is provided to you subject to the OnStar® Terms and Conditions. You may cancel your OnStar® service at any time by contacting OnStar® as provided below. A complete OnStar® Owners Guide and the OnStar® Terms and Conditions are included in the vehicle’s OnStar® Subscriber glove box literature. For more information, visit onstar.com or onstar.ca, 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. Not all OnStar® features are available on all vehicles. To check if your vehicle is equipped to provide the services described below, or for a full description of OnStar® services and system limitations, see the OnStar® Owner’s Guide in your glove box or visit onstar.com.
OnStar® System
OnStar® uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If your airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar® Emergency advisors who can request emergency services be sent to your location. If you lock your keys in the vehicle, call OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can send a signal to unlock your doors. If you need roadside assistance, press the OnStar® button and they can contact Roadside Service for you.
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OnStar® Services For new vehicles with OnStar®, the Safe & Sound Plan, or the Directions & Connections® Plan is included for one year from the date of purchase. You can extend this plan beyond the first year, or upgrade to the Directions & Connections® Plan. For more information, press the OnStar® button to speak with an advisor. Some OnStar® services (such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance) may not be available until you register with OnStar®.
Available Services with Safe & Sound® Plan (cid:127) Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment (cid:127) Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN)
(If equipped)
(cid:127) Link to Emergency Services (cid:127) Roadside Assistance
(cid:127) Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance (cid:127) AccidentAssist (cid:127) Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert (cid:127) OnStar® Vehicle Diagnostics (cid:127) GM Goodwrench® On Demand Diagnostics (cid:127) OnStar® Hands-Free Calling with
30 complimentary minutes
(cid:127) OnStar® Virtual Advisor ( U.S. Only)
Available Services included with Directions & Connections® Plan (cid:127) All Safe and Sound Plan Services (cid:127) Driving Directions - Advisor delivered or OnStar® Turn-by-Turn Navigation (If equipped)
(cid:127) RideAssist (cid:127)
Information and Convenience Services
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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. Hands-Free Calling may 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® Owners Guide in the vehicle’s glove box, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or speak with an OnStar® advisor by pressing the OnStar® button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
OnStar® Virtual Advisor OnStar® Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar® Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes to access location-based weather, local traffic reports, and stock quotes. By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands, you can browse through the various topics. See the OnStar® Owners Guide for more information (Only available in the continental U.S.).
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OnStar® Steering Wheel Controls Your vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar® Hands-Free Calling. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 188 for more information. On some vehicles, you may have to hold the button for a few seconds and give the command “ONSTAR” in order to activate the OnStar® Hands-Free Calling feature. On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voicemail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar® Owner’s Guide for more information.
How OnStar® Service Works In order to provide you with OnStar® services, your vehicle’s OnStar® system has the capability of recording and transmitting vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an OnStar® Call Center at the time of an OnStar® button press, Emergency button press or if your airbags or AACN system deploys. The vehicle information usually includes your GPS location and, in the event of a crash, additional information regarding the accident that your vehicle has been involved in (e.g. the direction from which your vehicle was hit). When you use the Virtual Advisor feature of OnStar® Hands-Free Calling, your vehicle also sends OnStar® your GPS location so that we can provide you with location-based services.
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OnStar® service cannot work unless your 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 you are 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. OnStar® service that involves location information about your vehicle cannot work unless GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and available in that place as well.
Your 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 to you at any particular time or place. Some examples are damage to important parts of your vehicle in an accident, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or wireless phone network congestion. Your Responsibility You may need to increase the volume of your radio to hear the OnStar® advisor. If the light next to the OnStar® buttons is red, this means that your system is not functioning properly and should be checked by a dealer. If the light appears clear (no light is appearing), your OnStar® subscription has expired. You can always press the OnStar® button to confirm that your OnStar® equipment is active.
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Storage Areas
Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Use the key to lock and unlock.
Cupholder(s)
Your vehicle has a cupholder on the passenger side of the center console. To access it, press and release the forward section of the cupholder.
There are two cupholders located in the center console, press and release to extend forward.
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Center Console Storage Area There is also an upright center console storage area between the seatbacks. To open the storage area, press and release the button near the top so it extends out. Then, turn the button in either direction to unlatch the lid and pull the console lid down. Press the release button back in after you close the lid.
Convertible Top For care and cleaning of the convertible top, see Convertible Top on page 320 under “Service and Appearance Care”. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. The following procedures explain the proper operation of the manual convertible top. The parts of the manual convertible top that are used when lowering and raising it are:
A. Front Edge B. Side Edge
C. Rear Buttresses D. Trunk
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Notice: Leaving the convertible top down and exposing the interior of your vehicle to outdoor conditions may cause damage. Always close the convertible top if leaving your vehicle outdoors. Notice: Lowering the convertible top when there are objects in the storage area could damage it or break the glass rear window. Always verify that no objects are in the storage area before lowering the convertible top. Notice: Lowering the top if it is damp, wet, or dirty can cause stains, mildew, and damage to the inside of your vehicle. Dry off the top before lowering it. Notice: in cold weather (0°F/-18°C or lower), you may damage top components. Do not lower the top in cold weather.
If you lower the top on your vehicle
If you raise or lower the convertible
Notice: top while the vehicle is in motion, you could damage the top or the top mechanism. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R), turn the ignition off and engage the parking brake before raising or lowering the convertible top.
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Moving parts of the convertible top can be dangerous. People can be injured by the convertible top and its mechanism. Keep people away from your vehicle when you are lowering or raising the top.
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Lowering the Manual Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake. Shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission into FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R).
2. Make sure the ignition is turned off. 3. Push the trunk release button located in the glove box, or on the remote keyless entry, if equipped.
4. Lift the trunk.
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5. The convertible top front latch, located above the inside rearview mirror, must be unlatched. Pull the latch down and turn it counterclockwise to unlatch it. Leave the latch open and turned to prevent damage.
6. Pull rearward on the side edge (B) of the
convertible top and pull it off of the windshield frame.
7. Push the convertible top down into the
trunk (D).
8. After the top is stored, apply one even push,
as shown, on the convertible top to ensure that the top is fully retracted and securely stored. 9. Close the trunk (D) by pressing down on it
with a swift, firm motion.
Do not operate rear defogger when convertible top is down.
A clear Mylar® protective film has been installed at the factory on the trunk lid surface under the convertible top buttresses. This film is designed to help prevent paint damage to the trunk lid. Do not remove this protective film. It is intended to remain permanently affixed to the trunk lid surface.
Raising the Manual Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake firmly and shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission into FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R).
2. Make sure the ignition is turned off, and lower
the windows.
3. Push the trunk release button located in the
glove box, or on the remote keyless entry, if equipped.
4. Lift the trunk.
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5. Pull the convertible top forward by firmly gripping the side edge (B) and applying a brisk upward and forward motion to get the top in the full-up position.
6. Pull the front edge (A) of the convertible top
forward from the outside of the vehicle, or push the front edge (A) of the convertible top forward from the inside of the vehicle.
7. Turn the top front latch handle clockwise to
latch the convertible top.
8. Close the trunk (D) by pushing it down with
a swift, firm motion.
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9. At the rear edge of the convertible top, press down on the two buttresses (C) to latch them into the top of the trunk.
A clear Mylar® protective film has been installed at the factory on the trunk lid surface under the convertible top buttresses. This film is designed to help prevent paint damage to the trunk lid. Do not remove this protective film. It is intended to remain permanently affixed to the trunk lid surface.
Section 3
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview ........................ 108
Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 110
Other Warning Devices ............................. 110
Horn .......................................................... 110
Tilt Wheel .................................................. 110
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .................. 111
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ................. 112
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .......... 112
Flash-to-Pass ............................................ 112
Windshield Wipers ..................................... 113
Windshield Washer .................................... 114
Cruise Control ........................................... 115
Headlamps ................................................ 118
Headlamps on Reminder ........................... 119
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ................. 119
Fog Lamps ................................................ 120
Instrument Panel Brightness ...................... 120
Entry/Exit Lighting ...................................... 120
Mirror Reading Lamps ............................... 120
Battery Run-Down Protection ..................... 121
Accessory Power Outlet(s) ........................ 121
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ................ 122Climate Controls ......................................... 122
Climate Control System ............................. 122
Outlet Adjustment ...................................... 126
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ..... 127
Instrument Panel Cluster ........................... 128
Speedometer and Odometer ...................... 129
Tachometer ............................................... 129
Safety Belt Reminder Light ........................ 129
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light ....... 130
Airbag Readiness Light ............................. 130
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............. 131
Charging System Light .............................. 133
Brake System Warning Light ..................... 134
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...... 135
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/ Warning Light (2.0L Engine Only) ............. 136
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light
........................................ 137
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ........................ 138
Oil Pressure Light ..................................... 141105
Section 3
Instrument Panel
Security Light ............................................ 142
Fog Lamp Light ......................................... 142
Highbeam On Light ................................... 142
Trunk Ajar Light ........................................ 142
Fuel Gage ................................................. 143
Low Fuel Warning Light ............................ 143
Driver Information Center (DIC) .................. 144
DIC Operation and Displays ...................... 144
DIC Warnings and Messages .................... 147
DIC Vehicle Personalization ....................... 152Audio System(s) ......................................... 158
Setting the Time (Without Date Display) .... 159
Setting the Time (With Date Display) ......... 160
Radio with CD (Base) ............................... 162
Radio with CD (MP3) ................................ 168
Using an MP3 ........................................... 179
XM Radio Messages ................................. 186
Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................. 188
Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................. 188
Radio Reception ........................................ 189
Care of Your CDs ..................................... 190
Care of the CD Player .............................. 190
Fixed Mast Antenna .................................. 190
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ....... 190106
✍ NOTES
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Instrument Panel Overview
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Side Window Outlets. See Climate Control
System on page 122.
B. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 126. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 111.
D. Cruise Control Buttons (If Equipped).
See Cruise Control on page 115.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument
Panel Cluster on page 128.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 188.
G. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. See Hazard
Warning Flashers on page 110.
H. Fog Lamp Button. See Fog Lamps on page 120. I. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 120.
J. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 144.
K. Horn. See Horn on page 110. L. Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls. See
Windshield Wipers on page 113 and Windshield Washer on page 114.
M. Climate Controls. See Climate Control System
on page 122.
N. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 131.
O. Shift Lever. See Manual Transmission Operation on page 85. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 82
(If Equipped).P. Parking Brake Lever. See Parking Brake
on page 86.
Q. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on
page 158.
R. Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control
System Button. See Electronic Stability Control on page 201.
S. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). Accessory
Power Outlet (If Equipped). See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 122 and Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 121.
T. Cupholder. See Cupholder(s) on page 99. U. Trunk Release. See Trunk on page 68. V. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 99.
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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 To sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering wheel.
Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise the steering wheel to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle.
Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.
The hazard warning flasher button is located in the center of the instrument panel.
Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key is not in the ignition switch. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press the button again to turn the flashers off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals will not work.
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The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
To tilt the wheel, pull down the lever. Then move the wheel to a comfortable position, pull up the lever to lock the wheel in place.
The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: (cid:127) G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See
Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 112. (cid:127) 23 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 112.
(cid:127) Flash-to-Pass. See Flash-to-Pass on
page 112.
(cid:127) O Exterior Lamp Control. See Headlamps
on page 118.
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Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.
An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash 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 will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows flash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers will not see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 325.
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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal lever away from you.
When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on.
To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam, pull the turn signal lever toward you. Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then release the lever to turn them off.
Windshield Wipers
Use this lever, located on the right side of the steering wheel, to operate the windshield wipers. 9(Off): Move the lever to this position to turn off the windshield wipers. & (Intermittent; Speed Sensitive Wipers): Move the lever to this position for intermittent or speed sensitive operation. When you select this position, the delay will vary depending on the vehicles speed, as well as the manually selected delay.
