2008 Saturn VUE Hybrid Owners Manual

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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 2-28. 2-23 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. 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. 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 4-21. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while the 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. 2-24 DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving with the automatic transmission. It provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle. If you need more power for passing, and you are: (cid:127) Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. (cid:127) Going about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator all the way down. Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding, see “Skidding” under Loss of Control on page 4-12. MANUAL (M): This position allows you to change gears similar to a manual transmission. If your vehicle has this feature, see Manual Shift Mode. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. The repair will not be covered by your warranty. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place. Manual Shift Mode (MSM) (Automatic Transmission) To use this feature, do the following: 1. Move the shift lever from DRIVE (D) rearward to the MANUAL MODE (M). The display will show a 3 for third gear. When coming to a stop in the manual position, the vehicle will automatically shift to FIRST (1) gear. 2. Press the plus (+) button to upshift or the minus (−) button to downshift. While driving in MSM, the vehicle will have sportier performance. Use this when you want the vehicle to stay in gear longer or to downshift for more power or engine braking. The transmission will only allow you to shift into a gear range appropriate for the vehicle speed. (cid:127) The transmission will not automatically shift to the next higher gear range without pressing the button on the shifter handle. (cid:127) The transmission will not allow shifting to the next lower gear if the vehicle speed is too high. If the vehicle does not respond to a gear change, or detects a problem with the transmission, the range of gears may be reduced and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp will come on. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-36. 2-25 Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located to the right of the driver’s seat. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. 2-26 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. Release the parking brake before driving the vehicle. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. Regenerative Braking Regenerative braking takes some of the energy from the moving vehicle and turns it back into electrical energy. This energy is then stored back into the vehicle’s hybrid battery system, contributing to increased fuel efficiency. The system works whenever you take your foot off the accelerator pedal while your vehicle is moving in a forward gear. This causes your vehicle to slow down slightly faster. It may feel like the brake pedal is being pressed, even when it is not. Shifting Into PARK (P) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-31. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your foot and set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-26 for more information. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pressing 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/OFF. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the key, your vehicle is in PARK (P). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could be injured. Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without ﬁrst pressing the button on the console shift lever. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P). 2-27 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) on page 2-27. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Shifting Out of PARK (P) This vehicle has an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: (cid:127) Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in PARK (P) with the shift lever button fully released, and (cid:127) Prevent movement of the shift lever out of PARK (P), unless the ignition is in ON/RUN and the regular brake pedal is applied. The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery. If your vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery. See Jump Starting on page 5-34 for more information. 2-28 To shift out of PARK (P) use the following: 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Press the shift lever button. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still are unable to shift out of PARK (P): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. Hold the brake pedal down and press the shift lever button again. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still cannot move the shift lever from PARK (P), consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service. Parking Over Things That Burn {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: (cid:127) The exhaust system sounds strange or different. (cid:127) Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. (cid:127) Repairs were not done correctly. (cid:127) Your vehicle or the 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. 2-29 Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on page 2-29. 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. Also see “If You Are Caught in a Blizzard” under Winter Driving on page 4-17. {CAUTION: There is something about your vehicle that can make it move suddenly, and you or others can be seriously injured. This can happen if the vehicle is in the Auto Stop mode, and the shift lever is in DRIVE (D). Because your vehicle has the Automatic Engine Start/Stop feature, your vehicle’s engine might seem to be shut off when you come to a complete stop. However, if you then start to exit the vehicle, as soon as you take your foot off the brake pedal, the engine will start again and the vehicle can move forward. If you are going to exit your vehicle, ﬁrst shift to PARK (P) and turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. Then exit. 2-30 {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. 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 you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into PARK (P) on page 2-27. If you are parking on a hill and if you are pulling a trailer, also see Towing a Trailer on page 4-31. Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror If the vehicle has the manual rearview mirror, it can be adjusted by holding the mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view of behind your vehicle. Reduce the glare of headlamps from behind by pushing the lever forward or pulling it back for daytime/nighttime use. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If the vehicle has the automatic dimming rearview mirror, it can be adjusted by holding the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. Press and hold the button, located on the mirror, for about three seconds to turn the automatic dimming feature on or off. The indicator light comes on when this feature is active. The automatic dimming feature turns on each time the vehicle is started. 2-31 Outside Power Mirrors Outside Convex Mirror The outside power mirror control is located on the driver side door. {CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat. It also makes things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. Outside Heated Mirrors Your vehicle may have this feature. When you operate the rear window defogger, the defogger also warms the heated driver’s and passenger’s outside rearview mirrors to help clear them of ice, snow and condensation. 1. Turn the knob to the left (L) for the driver side mirror and to the right (R) for the passenger side mirror. 2. Adjust each mirror so that you can see the side of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle. 3. Turn the control to the center position so the mirror cannot be moved. 2-32 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. 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. A complete OnStar Owner’s 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 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. 2-33 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 Owner’s 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 Owner’s Guide for more information (Only available in the continental U.S.). 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 2-34 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 3-76 for more information. On some vehicles, you may have to hold the button for a few seconds and give the command “ONSTAR” to activate the OnStar Hands-Free Calling. OnStar voice command does not work unless Personal Calling is activated. To activate Personal Calling, see the OnStar Owner’s Guide. 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 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. 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. 2-35 Location information about your vehicle is only available if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and available. 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 Increase the radio volume if you cannot 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 your dealer/retailer. 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. Universal Home Remote System The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand-held Radio-Frequency (RF) transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home lighting. 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. 2-36 Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED) If there is one triangular Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicator light 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 the Universal Home Remote 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 Universal Home Remote. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in the programming the Universal Home Remote. Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remote programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Universal Home Remote buttons should be erased for security purposes. See “Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons” later in this section. When programming a garage door, park outside of the garage. Park directly in line with and facing the garage door opener motor-head or gate motor-head. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate you are programming. It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. 2-37 Programming the Universal Home Remote System If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-800-355-3515 or go to www.homelink.com. 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. To program up to three devices: 1. From inside the vehicle, press and hold down the two outside buttons at the same time, releasing only when the Universal Home Remote indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. This step will erase the factory settings or all previously programmed buttons. 2-38 Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat this step to program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons. 2. Hold the end of your hand-held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the Universal Home Remote buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. The hand-held transmitter was supplied by the manufacturer of your garage door opener receiver (motor head unit). 3. At the same time, press and hold both the Universal Home Remote button that you would like to use to control the garage door and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the Universal Home Remote button or the hand-held transmitter button until Step 4 has been completed. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure noted in “Gate Operator and Canadian Programming” later in this section. 4. The indicator light on the Universal Home Remote will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly after Universal Home Remote successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons. 5. Press and hold the newly-trained Universal Home Remote button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on continuously, the programming is complete and your garage door should move when the Universal Home Remote button is pressed and released. You do not need to continue the programming Steps 6 through 8 and can stop here. If the Universal Home Remote indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with the programming Steps 6 through 8. It may be helpful to have another person available to assist with the remaining steps. 6. After Steps 1 through 5 have been completed, locate inside the garage the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. 2-39 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button. After you press this button, you will have 30 seconds to complete Step 8. 8. Immediately return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the Universal Home Remote button, chosen in Step 3 to control the garage door, for two seconds, and then release it. If the garage door does not move, press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds, and then release it. Again, if the door does not move, press and hold the same button a third time for two seconds, and then release. The Universal Home Remote should now activate the garage door. To program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons, begin with Step 2 of “Programming the Universal Home Remote System.” Do not repeat Step 1, as this will erase all previous programming from the Universal Home Remote buttons. Gate Operator and Canadian Programming If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-800-355-3515 or go to www.homelink.com. Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for Universal Home Remote to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same manner. If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator or garage door opener by using the “Programming Universal Home Remote” procedures, regardless of where you live, replace Step 3 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” with the following: Continue to press and hold the Universal Home Remote button while you press and release every two seconds (cycle) the hand-held transmitter button until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal Home Remote. The Universal Home Remote indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 4 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” to complete. 2-40 Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons Erase the programmed buttons when you sell or terminate your lease. To erase all programmed buttons on the Universal Home Remote device: Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button To reprogram any of the three Universal Home Remote buttons, repeat the programming instructions earlier in this section, beginning with Step 2. For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System, call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices on page 7-5. Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. The glove box divider can be removed. The slots on the left side are for storing the divider. 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. 2-41 Cupholders There are cupholders located in front of and behind the center console. Sunglasses Storage Compartment Your vehicle may have a sunglasses storage compartment located near the rearview mirror. Push the cover to open. Center Console Storage To access the cupholders behind the center console, push the button. Instrument Panel Storage Your vehicle has a storage area located to left of the steering wheel. Pull down on the handle to access. 2-42 Your vehicle has a center console with an upper, lower and rear storage area. To access the upper storage area, lift up on the top lever. To access the lower storage area, lift up on the bottom lever. The top of the center console can extend forward. To adjust, hold the top of the lever up and pull the top of the center console forward. Rear Seat Armrest Cargo Cover To access the rear seat armrest, pull the handle down. Lift the top of the armrest to access the storage area. Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net in the rear of the vehicle. Store small loads as far forward as possible. The net should not be used to store heavy loads. Your vehicle may have a cargo cover. It can be used to cover items in the rear of the vehicle. Pull the cover toward the rear of the vehicle and place each end in the slots provided. To install the cover, place each end of the cover in the holes behind the rear seat. To remove the cover, pull both ends toward each other. Cargo Tie Downs There are four cargo tie-downs located in the rear compartment of the vehicle, that can be used to secure small loads. 2-43 Cargo Management System Your vehicle may have a cargo management system in the rear of the vehicle. The system has rails with adapters and hooks. These are used to hold the net and mesh pocket. Sunroof The sunroof control switch is located between the sun visors. To operate the sunroof, the ignition must be in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-18. Pull and release the switch quickly to express-open the sunroof. Press and release the switch quickly to stop the sunroof before it is completely open. The sun shade automatically opens with the sunroof. The sunshade cannot be closed with the sunroof open. To close the sunroof, press the switch. The sunshade must be closed manually. Pull up on the switch to tilt the sunroof. Push down on the switch to close it. The sunshade must be manually opened and closed when the sunroof is in the vent position. The adapters are used to hold the net. Slide the adapters to the desired location on the upper and lower groove of the rail and turn the handle up to lock it in place. Compress the rods of the net and insert them into the corresponding openings of the adapter. The longer rod is for the upper adapter. The hooks hold the mesh pocket. To insert a hook on the rail, place the hook in the upper groove of the rail and press it into the lower groove. 2-44 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Horn .............................................................3-6 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ........................3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..................3-8 Flash-to-Pass .................................................3-8 Windshield Wipers ..........................................3-8 Rainsense™ II Wipers .....................................3-9 Windshield Washer .......................................3-10 Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...........................3-11 Cruise Control ..............................................3-11 Exterior Lamps .............................................3-14 Wiper Activated Headlamps ............................3-14 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .......................3-15 Automatic Headlamp System ..........................3-15 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-16 Dome Lamp .................................................3-16 Entry Lighting ...............................................3-16 Reading Lamps ............................................3-17 Battery Run-Down Protection ..........................3-17 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .............................3-17 Climate Controls ............................................3-18 Automatic Climate Control System ...................3-18 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-23 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-23 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-25 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-26 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-27 Trip Odometer ..............................................3-27 Tachometer .................................................3-27 Safety Belt Reminders ...................................3-28 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-29 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...................3-30 Charging System Light ..................................3-32 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-32 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ....3-33 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-34 Electronic Stability Program Indicator Light .......3-34 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ......3-35 Tire Pressure Light .......................................3-35 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-36 Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-38 Change Engine Oil Light ................................3-39 Security Light ...............................................3-40 Cruise Control Light ......................................3-40 Highbeam On Light .......................................3-40 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light .....................3-40 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-41 Low Fuel Warning Light .................................3-42 Auto Stop Mode ...........................................3-42 Charge/Assist Gage ......................................3-43 Fuel Economy Light ......................................3-43 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-44 DIC Operation and Displays ...........................3-44 DIC Compass ..............................................3-48 DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-50 Audio System(s) .............................................3-59 Setting the Clock ..........................................3-60 Radio(s) ......................................................3-62 Using an MP3 ..............................................3-70 XM Radio Messages .....................................3-75 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......................3-76 Radio Reception ...........................................3-76 Fixed Mast Antenna ......................................3-77 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............3-77 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-23. B. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-16. M. Horn. See Horn on page 3-6. N. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-76. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. D. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-26. O. Rear Window Wiper/Washer. See Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 3-11. P. Traction Control System Button. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-7 E. Windshield Wiper Lever. See Windshield Wipers on page 3-8. F. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-59. G. Auxiliary Input Jack. See Radio(s) on page 3-62. H. Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-14. I. Instrument Panel Storage Area. See Instrument Panel Storage on page 2-42. J. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-11. K. Cruise Control Buttons. See Cruise Control on page 3-11. L. Tilt Wheel Lever. See Tilt Wheel on page 3-6. Q. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-23. R. Automatic Climate Control System. See Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-18. S. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. T. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-30. U. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Display. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-28. V. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-41. 3-5 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. Tilt Wheel The vehicle has a tilt steering wheel which can be adjusted before driving. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is on the instrument panel. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. Press again to turn the ﬂashers completely off. The hazard warning ﬂashers work even if the key is not in the ignition switch. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. 3-6 The tilt lever is on the lower left side of the steering column. To tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and push the lever down. Then, move the wheel to a comfortable position and pull the lever up ﬁrmly to lock the steering column in place. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes: (cid:127) G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-7. (cid:127) 3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. (cid:127) Flash-to-Pass Feature. See Flash-to-Pass on page 3-8. Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has one upward (for right) and one downward (for left) positions, which 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 returns automatically to the original position. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster ﬂashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change, slightly raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash and release the lever. The turn signal ﬂashes automatically three times. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows ﬂash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers will not see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-90 and for burned-out bulbs. 3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high beam to low, push the turn signal lever all the way towards the instrument panel and release it. This indicator light turns on in the instrument panel cluster when the high beams are on. Windshield Wipers Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If the wiper blades are frozen to the windshield, gently loosen or thaw them. If the blades do become damaged, install new blades or blade inserts. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-46. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. 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 ﬂash the high beams from low beam, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever all the way towards you. Then release it. 3-8 The lever on the right side of the steering column operates the windshield wipers. Push up or pull down on the lever to place it in one of the following positions. 8(Mist): Pull the lever down and release it for a single wiping cycle. The lever will return to its original position. For more cycles, hold the lever down before releasing it. 9(Off): Move the lever to this position to turn off the wipers. &(Intermittent): Move the lever to this position to set a delay between wipes. To set for a shorter or longer delay between wipes, move the switch on top of the lever left or right to decrease or increase wiper movement. a (Low): Move the lever to this position for slow, steady wiping cycles. 1 (High): Move the lever to this position for rapid wiping cycles. Rainsense™ II Wipers If your vehicle has Rainsense™ II windshield wipers, the moisture sensor is located next to the inside rearview mirror and is mounted on the windshield. When active, these sensors are able to detect moisture on the windshield and automatically turn on the wipers. To turn on the Rainsense™ feature, the wipers must be set to one of the ﬁve delay settings on the multifunction lever. Each of the ﬁve settings adjusts the sensitivity of the rainsensor. Since different drivers have different setting preferences, it is recommended that the mid-range setting (position 3) be used initially. For more wipes, select the higher settings; for fewer wipes, select the lower settings located closer to the off position on the multifunction lever. The rainsensor will automatically control the frequency of the wipes from the off setting to the high speed setting according to the weather conditions. The wipers can be left in a rainsense mode even when it is not raining. When Rainsense™ is active, the headlamps will turn on automatically if the exterior lamp control is in the AUTO position and the wipers are active. Notice: Going through an automatic car wash with the wipers on can damage them. Turn the wipers off when going through an automatic car wash. 3-9 Windshield Washer {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. Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield. The wipers will run for a few cycles to clear the windshield. For more wash cycles, pull the lever forward and hold. Heated Windshield Washer If your vehicle has the Rainsense™ windshield wiper system, the windshield washer ﬂuid is heated. For more information about Rainsense™ wipers, see Rainsense™ II Wipers on page 3-9. The heated windshield washer only works with the front wiper system, not the rear wiper system. This feature helps to clear ice, snow, tree sap, or bugs from the windshield. The heated windshield washer ﬂuid system automatically turns on when the windshield washer ﬂuid is used while the rear window defogger is on. For more information about the rear window defogger, see Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-18. This activation begins four heated wash/wipe cycles. The ﬁrst heated wash/wipe cycle can take up to 40 seconds to occur, depending on outside temperature. After the ﬁrst wash/wipe cycle, it can take up to 20 seconds for each of the remaining cycles. When the heated windshield washer ﬂuid system is activated under certain outside temperature conditions, steam might ﬂow out of the washer nozzles for a short period of time before washer ﬂuid is sprayed. This is a normal condition. 3-10 Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear wiper and rear wash button is located on the instrument panel above the climate control system. = (Rear Wiper/Washer): Press this button to wash and wipe the rear window. The rear window washer uses the same reservoir as the windshield washer. Check the windshield washer reservoir level if the front windshield can be worked, but no ﬂuid is sprayed when the rear washer is activated. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-29. 5 (Delay): Press this button to turn the delayed wiping on or off. Cruise Control With cruise control, the vehicle can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h). {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. 3-11 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 left side of the steering wheel. 3-12 E (On/Off): Press this button to turn the cruise control system on and off. An indicator light comes on. RES+ (Resume/Accel): Press the thumbwheel up to resume a set speed or to accelerate to a higher speed. −SET (Set/Coast): Press the thumbwheel down to set a speed or to decrease the speed. To set a speed do the following: 1. Press the on/off symbol to turn cruise control on. The indicator light on the button comes on. 2. Get to the speed desired. 3. Press the thumbwheel toward −SET and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. When the brakes are applied, the cruise control shuts off. Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control is disengaged. The indicator light on the instrument panel cluster goes out when the cruise is no longer engaged. To return to the previously set speed, press the thumbwheel up toward RES+ brieﬂy when the vehicle has reached a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more. This accelerates your vehicle to the previously selected speed. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. (cid:127) Disengage the cruise control, but do not turn it off. (cid:127) If the cruise control system is already engaged, press the thumbwheel up toward RES+ and hold it until your vehicle accelerates to the desired speed, and then release the switch. To increase the speed in very small amounts, press the thumbwheel up toward RES+ brieﬂy and then release it. Each time this is done, the vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already engaged, (cid:127) Push the thumbwheel toward −SET and hold until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. (cid:127) To slow down in very small amounts, push the thumbwheel toward −SET brieﬂy. 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 will slow down to the previously set cruise control speed. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the 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 maintain the vehicle’s 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:127) Step lightly on the brake pedal or clutch; when cruise control disengages, the indicator light on the instrument panel cluster goes out. (cid:127) Press the on/off button, this will turn off the cruise control system. 3-13 Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased when the cruise control or the ignition is turned off. Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. The exterior lamp control can be turned to the following positions: 9 (Off): This position turns off the exterior lamps. The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released. AUTO (Automatic): This position is the automatic mode for headlamps. The exterior lamps turn on and off, depending on outside lighting. 3-14 ;(Parking Lamps): This position turns on the parking lamps together with the following: (cid:127) Sidemarker Lamps (cid:127) Taillamps (cid:127) License Plate Lamps (cid:127) Instrument Panel Lights 2 (Headlamps): This position turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. Lamps On Reminder A warning chime sounds, if the driver’s door is opened while the ignition is off and the lamps are on. Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature automatically turns on the headlamps and parking lamps if the exterior lamp control is set in the AUTO position and the windshield wipers are turned on and have completed eight wipe cycles. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-14 for additional information. When the ignition is turned off, the wiper-activated headlamps immediately turn off. They also turn off if the windshield wiper control is turned off. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. The DRL system makes the low-beam headlamps come on in daylight when the following conditions are met: (cid:127) The engine is running, (cid:127) The exterior lamp band is in AUTO, and (cid:127) The light sensor determines it is daytime. When the DRL are on, the low-beam headlamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker, and other lamps will not be on. The instrument panel will not be lit up either. When the exterior lamp band is turned to the headlamp position, the regular headlamps will come on. The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on. When the headlamps are turned off, the regular lamps also turn off, and the low-beam headlamps turn on. The regular headlamp system should be used when needed. Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, the headlamps come on automatically. There is a light sensor located on top of the instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered, or the headlamps will come on when they are not needed. The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. 3-15 Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The thumbwheel for this feature is located on the left side of the steering wheel next to the exterior lamps control. Turn the thumbwheel to the right to brighten the lights or to the left to dim them. Dome Lamp * (Dome Lamp Override): Press this button to keep the dome lamps and other interior lamps turned off while any door is open. Press this button again to return it to the out position and the lamps automatically come on when any door is opened. + (On/Off): Press this button to turn the dome lamps on and off while the doors are closed. Entry Lighting If the dome lamp override button is in the out position, the lamps inside the vehicle automatically come on when any door is opened or when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) unlock button is pressed. After the door is opened the lights remain on and stay on for 20 seconds after the doors are closed, or until the key is put into the ignition and turned to the ACC/ACCESSORY position. The lights will then gradually dim until it is no longer lit. 3-16 Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located on the overhead console. To turn the reading lamps on or off, press the button located next to each lamp. Battery Run-Down Protection The battery saver feature is designed to protect your vehicle’s battery. If any interior or exterior lamp is left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after 10 minutes. Accessory Power Outlet(s) The accessory power outlets can be used to connect electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or CB radio. The accessory power outlets are located on the rear of the center storage console and in the rear cargo compartment. There may be a power outlet located inside the instrument panel storage area below the climate controls. To use the outlets, remove the cover. When not in use, always cover the outlet with the protective cap. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery. Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 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 dealer/retailer for additional information on the accessory power outlet. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Check with your dealer/retailer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only. Improper use of the power outlet can cause 3-17 Climate Controls Automatic Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Inﬂuence on Hybrid Operation and Fuel Economy To maximize your fuel economy, use the following settings: (cid:127) Set the fan knob to AUTO. (cid:127) Set the air delivery knob to AUTO. (cid:127) Select an air temperature setting near 75°F (23°C). (cid:127) Select the Hybrid A/C button, if A/C is required. 3-18 Avoid using these settings that may lead to fewer auto stops and to higher fuel consumption: (cid:127) Manual fan speed operation. (cid:127) Defrost mode. Only use this setting to clear the windows. (cid:127) Extreme cold or hot air temperature settings, such as 60°F (16°C) or 90°F (32°C). (cid:127) Normal air conditioning mode, if A/C is required. Automatic Operation This climate control system automatically maintains the desired temperature inside the vehicle. Do not cover the sensor located on the top of the instrument panel near the windshield or the sensor grille below the climate control faceplate. These two sensors help regulate the inside air temperature. AUTO (Automatic Fan): Turn the fan knob to AUTO for the system to automatically adjust the fan speed to reach the desired inside temperature. Temperature Control: Select the desired air temperature between 60-90°F (16-32°C). Typically, the best setting is near 75°F (23°C). Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature setting does not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. AUTO (Automatic Air Delivery Mode): Turn the air delivery mode knob to AUTO for the system to automatically control the direction of the airﬂow to help reach the desired inside temperature. The system automatically controls the air inlet to supply the outside air or recirculated inside air needed to cool the vehicle faster. The indicator light on the recirculation button will be lit whenever the system changes to recirculation. Press the recirculation button to change to outside air. However, the recirculation mode may turn back on automatically. In cold weather, if the fan and air delivery modes are in automatic, the system starts at lower fan speeds to avoid directing cold air into the vehicle until warmer air is available. The climate control system directs air to the ﬂoor, but may automatically change modes as the vehicle warms up to maintain the chosen temperature setting. The length of time needed to warm the interior depends on the outside temperature and inside temperature of the vehicle. Manual Operation It is best to use the automatic settings to maximize fuel economy. To change the current fan speed, turn the left knob. A(Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise to increase the fan speed or counterclockwise to decrease the fan speed. To turn the fan off, turn the left knob to the 9 position. In any setting other than off, the fan runs continuously with the ignition on. The fan must be turned on to run the air conditioning compressor. There will be some airﬂow noticeable from the various outlets when driving, even with the fan in the off position. This is to ensure some fresh air is always available in the vehicle. To turn off the air completely, turn the fan to 9 and select the recirculation button. Temperature Control: Select the desired cabin air temperature between 60-90°F (16-32°C). Typically, the best setting is near 75°F (23°C). Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature setting does not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. 3-19 When Normal A/C is selected, the climate control system will prevent all automatic engine start/stop operations. This will ensure the cabin comfort is maintained. See “Air Conditioning and Automatic Engine Start/Stop” later in this section. N (Hybrid Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the Hybrid A/C system on or off. When this button is pressed, an indicator light comes on to show that the Hybrid A/C is activated. Hybrid A/C can be selected in any mode, except defrost as long as the fan is on and the outside air temperature is above freezing. Hybrid A/C cannot be selected at the same time as the normal air conditioning. A ﬂashing indicator light indicates the air conditioning compressor is not available. The Hybrid A/C works to balance fuel economy and air conditioning comfort. When Hybrid A/C is used in warm weather, the vehicle gets better fuel economy by allowing more frequent start/stops. For additional cooling, select Normal A/C. See “Air Conditioning and Automatic Engine Start/Stop” later in this section. To change the current air delivery mode, use the right knob to select one of the following: H(Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. )(Bi-Level): This mode divides the air between the instrument panel outlets and the ﬂoor outlets. 6(Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the windshield. When this mode is selected, the system turns the recirculation mode off. Recirculation mode cannot be selected while in ﬂoor mode. This is to help prevent window fogging. The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost mode. See “Defogging and Defrosting” later in this section. #(Normal Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air conditioning system on or off. When this button is pressed, an indicator light comes on to show that the air conditioning is activated. Normal Air Conditioning (A/C) can be selected in any mode as long as the fan is on and the outside air temperature is above freezing. Normal A/C cannot be selected at the same time as Hybrid Air Conditioning (A/C). A ﬂashing indicator light indicates that the air conditioning compressor is currently not available. 3-20 @(Recirculation): Press this button to toggle between recirculate and outside air modes. The indicator light turns on when the recirculate mode is selected. This mode can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle or to help cool the air inside the vehicle more quickly. Avoid using the recirculation mode during high periods of humidity and cool outside temperatures since this may result in increased window fogging. If window fogging is experienced, select the defrost mode. Recirculation mode is not available in ﬂoor, defog or defrost modes. If the button is selected in these modes, the indicator will ﬂash. This helps prevent window fogging and moisture building up inside the vehicle. Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost from the windshield and side windows. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. Manually turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode. -(Defog): This mode directs air to the windshield, side window outlets and ﬂoor outlets. When this mode is selected, the system turns the recirculation mode off and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside air is at or below freezing. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in defog mode. This helps prevent window fogging and moisture building up inside the vehicle. 0(Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield, with some air directed to the side window outlets and the ﬂoor outlets. When this mode is selected, the system turns the recirculation mode off automatically and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside air is at or below freezing. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in defrost mode. This helps prevent window fogging and moisture building up inside the vehicle. In this mode, the climate control system prevents all automatic engine start/stop operations. This ensures the best defrost performance. 3-21 Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. The rear window defogger will only work when the ignition is in ON/RUN. <(Rear Window Defogger): Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the rear window defogger is activated. The rear window defogger stays on for about 10 minutes if the vehicle remains at slower vehicle speeds or until the button is pressed, or unless the ignition is turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF. If turned on again, the defogger only runs for about ﬁve minutes before turning off again. At higher vehicle speeds, the defogger may stay on continuously. The defogger can always be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the ignition. 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 the vehicle warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid. 3-22 Air Conditioning and Engine Start/Stop On hot days, use the automatic fan and automatic air delivery mode settings and the vehicle will reach the desired temperature more quickly. The desired fan and air delivery mode settings can still be adjusted manually. Open the windows to let the hot inside air escape, then close them. This helps reduce the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down and helps the system to operate more efficiently. When either the Normal A/C or Hybrid A/C modes are active, the air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water may drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. The use of Normal A/C causes the engine to keep running while the vehicle is at a complete stop to allow the climate control system to continue cooling. The use of Hybrid A/C allows automatic engine start/ stop operations while the vehicle is at a complete stop. The air conditioning compressor can not run when the engine is not running, resulting in reduced cooling performance. The climate control system may keep the engine running or restart the engine during a stop to continue cooling. Selecting the Normal A/C button forces the engine and air conditioning compressor to restart automatically. For more information about Engine Start/Stop operation, see Starting the Engine (Automatic Engine Start/Stop) on page 2-18. Outlet Adjustment Use the louvers located on the air outlets to change the direction of the airﬂow. Operation Tips (cid:127) Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the vehicle that may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle. (cid:127) Do not use any non-GM approved hood deﬂectors that could adversely affect the performance of the system. (cid:127) Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively. Passenger Compartment Air Filter The ﬁlter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air which is drawn into the vehicle. The ﬁlter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for replacement intervals. To ﬁnd out what type of ﬁlter to use, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-13. The passenger compartment air ﬁlter can be accessed by removing the entire glove box. 1. Remove the six screws from around the glove box and detach the three inner clips from the glove box. 2. Lower the loosened glove box housing. 3-23 3. Unplug both wire cables and remove the glove box. 4. Remove the air ﬁlter cover screw. 3-24 5. Remove the ﬁlter cover and pull out the old air ﬁlter. 6. Install the new air ﬁlter. 7. Reinstall the air ﬁlter cover. Reconnect the wire cabling and re-install the glove box. See your dealer/retailer if additional assistance is needed. Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This section describes the warning lights and gages on the vehicle. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Some warning lights come on brieﬂy when the engine is started to indicate they are working. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous. 3-25 Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically. United States cluster, Canada similar 3-26 Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles or kilometers. Your vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer. If your vehicle needs a new odometer installed, the new one will be set to the mileage total of the old odometer. If this is not possible, it will be set at zero and a label must be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. If the mileage is unknown, the label should then indicate “previous mileage unknown”. Trip Odometer Your trip odometer is located on the instrument panel and shows how far your vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last reset. To reset the trip odometer to zero, press and hold the trip/reset button on the speedometer for about two seconds. Press the trip/reset button to switch between the trip odometer and odometer. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). U.S. shown, Canada similar The auto stop indicator is located at the bottom of the tachometer. For more information see Auto Stop Mode on page 3-42. 3-27 Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started, a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This would only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-63 for more information. The passenger safety belt light, located on the instrument panel, will come on and stay on for several seconds and then ﬂash for several more. This chime and light are repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. 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. If the passenger’s safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. 3-28 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 1-53. This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. The light should go out and the system is ready. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. The airbags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away. The airbag readiness light should ﬂash for a few seconds when you start the engine. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed immediately. If there is a problem with the airbag system, an airbag Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-50 for more information. 3-29 {CAUTION: If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger’s seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat if the airbag is turned on. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. United States Canada When you start the vehicle, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger’s frontal airbag. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled (may inﬂate). 3-30 {CAUTION: Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front 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 secured in the rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-63 for more on this, including important safety information. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer/retailer for service. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, 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’s seat may not have the protection of the airbag(s). See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-29 for more on this, including important safety information. 3-31 Charging System Light Brake System Warning Light This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition key, 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 driving, there could be a problem with the charging system. A charging system Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also appear. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-50 for more information. This light could indicate that there are problems with a generator drive belt, or that there is an electrical problem. Have it checked right away. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all the accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. United States Canada This light should come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If it does not come on, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on when the parking brake is set. The light will stay on if the parking brake does not release fully. If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected immediately. 3-32 If the light comes on while driving, a chime will sound. Pull off the road and stop. The pedal might be harder to push or go closer to the ﬂoor. It might also take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-28. {CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started. That 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. If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off, if the light comes on when you are driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the ABS 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, your vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, your vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-32. For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-50 for all brake related DIC messages. 3-33 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light Electronic Stability Program Indicator Light The Traction Control System (TCS) warning light may come on for the following reasons: This comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started. It ﬂashes while the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) or the Traction Control System (TCS) is working. This light will come on when the ESP has been turned off and if there is a problem with the ESP or the TCS. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-7 and Electronic Stability Program on page 4-8 for more information. (cid:127) The system is turned off by pressing the traction control button located above the audio system on the instrument panel. The warning light will come on and stay on. Press the button again, to turn the system back on. The warning light should go off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-7 for more information. (cid:127) An engine and brake system problem related to traction control makes the TCS turn off. If the TCS warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. 3-34 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light comes on brieﬂy when starting the vehicle as a system check. If it does not, take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service. If this light comes on and stays lit, the engine has overheated. If this happens pull over and see Engine Overheating on page 5-23 for more information. Notice: Driving with the engine coolant temperature warning light on could cause your vehicle to overheat. See Engine Overheating on page 5-23. Your vehicle could be damaged, and it might not be covered by your warranty. Never drive with the engine coolant temperature warning light on. Tire Pressure Light The tire pressure light comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. When the Light is Solid This indicates that one or more of your tires are signiﬁcantly underinﬂated. Stop and check the tires as soon as it is safe to do, and inﬂate them to the proper pressure. See Tires on page 5-47 for more information. When the Light Flashes First and Then is Solid This indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light ﬂashes for about a minute and then stays solid for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence will repeat with every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-54 for more information. 3-35 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It makes sure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This can prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, 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. 3-36 Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and can cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 5-3. This light comes on, as a check to show it is working, when the ignition is turned ON/RUN but the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light also comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: (cid:127) Light Flashing — A misﬁre condition has been detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. (cid:127) Light On Steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. If the Light is Flashing The following can prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: (cid:127) Reduce vehicle speed. (cid:127) Avoid hard accelerations. (cid:127) Avoid steep uphill grades. (cid:127) If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park the vehicle. Turn the ignition off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps and see your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. If the Light Is On Steady You might be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling the Tank on page 5-8. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your vehicle’s electrical system might be wet. The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-6. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You might 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 might go away once the engine is warmed up. This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, your dealer/retailer can check the vehicle. Your dealer/ retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. 3-37 Oil Pressure Light This light stays on after the engine is started, or comes on while driving, if there is a low engine oil problem. This light indicates that the engine is not receiving enough oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it ﬁxed immediately. The oil pressure light also comes on when the ignition is on but the engine is not running, as a test to show it is working. It will go out when the ignition is turned to START. If the light does not come on brieﬂy while the ignition is on, the fuse or bulb might need to be replaced. See your dealer/retailer for service. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced the battery or if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, your dealer/retailer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. 3-38 {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. Change Engine Oil Light This light means that service is required for your vehicle. 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. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 and Engine Oil on page 5-13 for more information. After the engine oil is changed the engine oil life system needs to be reset in order to turn off this light. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16 for more information. 3-39 Security Light Highbeam On Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle’s security system, see Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-13. This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8 for more information. Low Washer Fluid Warning Light This light comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 3-11 for more information. It also comes on when the windshield washer ﬂuid is low. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-29 for more information. 3-40 Fuel Gage United States Canada When the ignition is on, the fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in the fuel tank. When the indicator nears empty, the low fuel light will comes on. There still is a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. See Low Fuel Warning Light on page 3-42 for more information. Four things that can happen but do not mean the fuel gage is not functioning properly are: (cid:127) At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full. (cid:127) It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the fuel gage indicates. (cid:127) The gage moves a little when the vehicle turns a corner or accelerates. (cid:127) The gage takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is turned on, and goes back to empty after the ignition is turned off. For the fuel tank capacity, see Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-98. 3-41

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