2006 Saturn VUE Owners Manual

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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 and front 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 3-28. 1-75 ✍ NOTES 1-76 Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............................................................2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System .........................2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...........2-4 Doors and Locks .............................................2-8 Door Locks ....................................................2-8 Power Door Locks ..........................................2-8 Delayed Locking .............................................2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................2-9 Rear Door Security Locks ..............................2-10 Lockout Protection ........................................2-11 Liftgate ........................................................2-11 Windows ........................................................2-12 Power Windows ............................................2-13 Sun Visors ...................................................2-13 Theft-Deterrent Systems ..................................2-14 Passlock® ....................................................2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ................2-15 New Vehicle Break-In ....................................2-15 Ignition Positions ..........................................2-15 Starting the Engine .......................................2-16 Engine Coolant Heater ..................................2-18 Automatic Transaxle Operation .......................2-19 Manual Transaxle Operation ...........................2-22 Parking Brake ..............................................2-24 Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) ................................2-25 Shifting Out of Park (P) .................................2-26 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle) ....................................2-26 Parking Over Things That Burn .......................2-27 Engine Exhaust ............................................2-27 Running the Engine While Parked ...................2-28 Mirrors ...........................................................2-29 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ..................................2-29 Outside Power Mirrors ...................................2-31 Outside Convex Mirror ...................................2-31 OnStar® System .............................................2-32 Storage Areas ................................................2-34 Glove Box ...................................................2-34 Cupholder(s) ................................................2-34 Floor Console Storage Area ...........................2-34 Center Console Storage Area .........................2-34 Cargo Area ..................................................2-34 Roof Rack System ........................................2-36 Sunroof .........................................................2-38 2-1 Keys {CAUTION: 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. 2-2 One key is used for the ignition and all of the locks. Key code information can be obtained only at the retailer where your vehicle was purchased. These code numbers can be used to make new keys. Additional keys that are needed can be made at any retail service facility provided you have the key code information. Store this information in a safe place, but not in your vehicle. Have extra keys made. Your service parts department can make extra keys for you. Notice: you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. Be sure you have spare keys. If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle, Remote Keyless Entry System The remote 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, and 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, and 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. 2-3 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 or resynchronization is necessary. See “Battery Replacement” and “Resynchronization” under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-4. (cid:127) If you are still having trouble, see your Saturn retailer or authorized service provider for service. Remote Keyless Entry System Operation With this feature, you can lock and unlock the doors from about 32 feet (10 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Q(Lock): Press this button on the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors. This also arms the theft-deterrent system. See “Theft-Deterrent System” following for information on arming the theft-deterrent system. Your vehicle can be programmed so that the parking lamps or Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) will ﬂash and/or the horn will sound when you lock the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter. See your retailer for more information on programming this feature. 2-4 " (Unlock): Press this button on the remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the driver’s door. This also disarms the theft-deterrent system. See “Theft-Deterrent System” following for information on disarming the theft-deterrent system. Press the button again within 5 seconds to unlock the rest of the doors. Your vehicle can be programmed so that the parking lamps or DRL will ﬂash and/or the horn will sound when you unlock the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter. See your retailer for more information on programming this feature. L(Panic Alarm): Press the button with the horn symbol when the ignition is turned off. The horn will sound and the parking lamps or DRL and dome lamp will ﬂash for up to two minutes. To stop the panic alarm, press this button again. Theft-Deterrent System The remote keyless entry transmitter is used to arm/disarm the theft-deterrent system. Your vehicle’s theft-deterrent system can be programmed to three different modes. Active Arming: The system will arm when the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. The system will disarm when the unlock button is pressed. Passive Arming: The system will arm itself one minute after the ignition is turned off and the driver’s door has been opened and closed. If the lock button on the transmitter is pressed before the minute has passed, the system will arm immediately. The system will disarm when the unlock button is pressed. 2-5 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your retailer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your retailer. When the retailer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once your retailer has coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it. Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is probably time to change the battery. Security System Disable: The system will not arm. To change the mode that your vehicle is programmed to, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACC. 2. Press the panic alarm button on the transmitter slowly four times within ﬁve seconds. 3. You must complete one of the following within three seconds to change the mode. (cid:127) To select the active arming mode, press the lock button on the transmitter. (cid:127) To select the passive arming mode, press the lock button on the transmitter twice within 3 seconds. (cid:127) To select the security system disable mode, press the unlock button on the transmitter. A chime will sound once the mode has been selected. If you accidentally set off the alarm when entering/exiting the vehicle, you can shut it off by pressing any button on the remote keyless entry transmitter other than the panic alarm button. If you hear three horn chirps when you press the unlock button on the transmitter, that means the vehicle’s alarm was triggered while you were away. 2-6 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. 1. Use a ﬂat thin object to pry open the transmitter. 2. Once the transmitter is separated, use a pencil or similar object to remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Insert the new battery as the instructions under the cover indicate. 4. Snap the transmitter back together tightly to be sure no moisture can enter. 5. Check the operation of the transmitter. If the transmitter does not work, try synchronizing your transmitter with your receiver. See “Resynchronization” for more information. Resynchronization This is used to keep the transmitter of the vehicle communicating with the receiver of the vehicle. Resynchronization may be required due to the security method used by this system. Your vehicle has an automatic resynchronization function built into the system. If your transmitter is not working properly and you have to manually resynchronize, press the lock and unlock buttons at the same time for seven seconds while you are near your vehicle. The doors will lock or unlock, depending on their starting position. If they do not, contact your retailer for service. 2-7 There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, turn the key in the driver’s door lock counterclockwise to lock the door and clockwise to unlock it or use the remote keyless entry transmitter. From the inside, move the manual lock control on the door or use the power door lock switch. Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on the driver’s and front passenger’s doors. Press the bottom of the switch to lock all doors. Press the top of the switch to unlock all doors. Doors and Locks Door Locks {CAUTION: 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. (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. 2-8 Delayed Locking This feature will delay the actual locking of the doors and arming of the theft-deterrent system for ﬁve seconds when the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the vehicle. If any door is open when locking the vehicle, three chimes will sound signaling that the delayed locking feature is active. Five seconds after the last door is closed, all of the doors will lock. To cancel the delay and lock the doors immediately, press the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or the power door lock switch a second time. The theft deterrent system will arm after 30 seconds. Programmable Automatic Door Locks Automatic Locking If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle, all the doors and liftgate will automatically lock when the ignition is in RUN and the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P). If your vehicle has a manual transaxle, all the doors and liftgate will automatically lock when the vehicle reaches a speed of more than 3 mph (5 km/h). All doors must be closed. The automatic locking feature cannot be disabled. In the following situations, all doors will lock again when: (cid:127) The brake pedal is applied, a door is opened and then closed, and the brake pedal is released, for a vehicle with an automatic transaxle. (cid:127) A door is opened and then closed while the vehicle is moving faster than 3 mph (5 km/h), for a vehicle with an manual transaxle. Programmable Automatic Unlocking If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle, all the doors and liftgate will automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved into PARK (P). If your vehicle has a manual transaxle, all the doors and liftgate will automatically unlock when the key is removed from the ignition. The unlocking feature can be programmed on or off by turning the ignition to RUN, engine not running, and pressing the unlock part of the power door lock switch for eight seconds. The horn will chirp once when this feature is on and twice when it is off. 2-9 When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the power door lock switch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock. 2. Open the door from the outside. To cancel the rear door security lock, do the following: 1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside. 2. Insert the key into the lock and turn it clockwise (right) for the driver’s side and counterclockwise (left) for the passenger’s side. Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks that prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. The rear door security locks are located on the inside edge of each rear door. To set the rear door security locks, do the following: 1. Insert the key into the lock and turn it counterclockwise (left) for the driver’s side and clockwise (right) for the passenger’s side. 2. Close the door. 2-10 Lockout Protection If you press the power door lock switch when the key is in the ignition and any door is open, all the doors will lock and then the driver’s door will unlock. Be sure to remove the key from the ignition when locking your vehicle. If the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the doors while the key is in the ignition, a chime will sound three times. All doors will then lock. Liftgate {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftgate: (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 on page 3-19. (cid:127) If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-27. Use your remote keyless entry transmitter or power door lock switches to unlock the liftgate. To open the liftgate, lift the handle located in the center of the liftgate. 2-11 Windows {CAUTION: 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. 2-12 Power Windows The window switches are located on each side of the shift lever on the center console. To lower a window, press the switch down. To raise a window, pull the switch up. The power windows operate when the ignition is in RUN or ACC. A window switch is also located on each rear door. Press the bottom of the switch to lower the window. Press the top of the switch to raise the window. Express-Down Window The driver’s window switch has an express-down feature that is labeled AUTO. This allows the driver’s window to open fully without having to continuously press the switch. Press the switch to the second position and the driver’s window will go all the way down. To stop the window from lowering, lift the switch all the way up and release it. Window Lockout The driver’s window switches also include a lockout switch. Press the left side of the switch to prevent rear passengers from using their window switches. The driver can still control all the windows with the lockout on. Press the right side of the window lockout switch to return to normal window operation. Sun Visors To block out glare swing the visors down or to the side. The driver’s sun visor can be detached from the center mount and slid along the rod to block different areas of the front window. Visor Vanity Mirrors Your vehicle has covered visor vanity mirrors. 2-13 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. Passlock® Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock® theft-deterrent system. This light will come on for the theft-deterent system. During normal operation, the security light will go off approximately ﬁve seconds after the key is turned to RUN following an engine start. If the engine stalls and the security light ﬂashes, wait until the light stops ﬂashing before trying to restart the engine. Remember to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts. If the engine is running and the security light comes on, you will be able to restart the engine if you turn the engine off. However, your Passlock® system is not working properly and must be serviced by your retailer. Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock® at this time. You may also want to check the fuses, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-94. See your retailer for service. Also, see Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6 for more information. Passlock® is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock® enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, fuel is disabled. 2-14 Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to four different positions. A warning tone will sound if you open the driver’s door when the key has not been removed from the ignition. 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. 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: (cid:127) Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake, or slow, the vehicle. (cid:127) 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. (cid:127) Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-52 for the trailer towing capabilities of your vehicle and more information. Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased. 2-15 If you have an automatic transaxle, the ignition switch cannot be turned to LOCK unless the shift lever is in PARK (P). 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. {CAUTION: If you have a manual transaxle 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. 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 ignition is not running, you can use RUN to operate your electrical accessories and to display some warning and indicator lights. / (START): This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to RUN for normal driving. Starting the Engine Automatic Transaxle Move the shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). The engine will not start in any other position — that is a safety feature. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle moving could damage the transaxle. Shift into PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. Manual Transaxle The shift lever should be in NEUTRAL 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. 2-16 Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects the electrical system. If the ignition key is turned to the START position, and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will continue cranking until the vehicle starts or until it exceeds the maximum cranking time allowed, approximately 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage. To prevent starter-motor gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is already running. The engine cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY or LOCK position. Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2. If it does not start, wait about 15 seconds and try again to start the engine by turning the ignition to START. Wait about 15 seconds between each try. When the engine has run about 10 seconds to warm up, your vehicle is ready to be driven. Do not run your engine at high speed when it is cold. If the weather is below freezing (32°F or 0°C), let the engine run for a few minutes to warm up. 3. If the engine still will not start, or starts but then stops, it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts brieﬂy but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for ﬁve or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. 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. 2-17 Engine Coolant Heater If your vehicle has this feature, in very cold weather 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use of the coolant heater is not required. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. If your vehicle is equipped with a four-cylinder engine, the cord is located near the air cleaner assembly. If your vehicle is equipped with a six-cylinder engine, the cord is located between the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir and coolant reservoir. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a ﬁre. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you do not, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your retailer in the area where you will be parking your vehicle. The retailer can give you the best advice for that particular area. 2-18 Automatic Transaxle Operation If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transaxle, the shift lever is located on the console between the seats. There are several different positions for the automatic transaxle. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It is the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move easily. {CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. 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 your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) on page 2-25. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-52. 2-19 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever — push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever. See Shifting Out of Park (P) on page 2-26. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle. 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 transaxle, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 4-42. 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. 2-20 {CAUTION: 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) while the engine is running at high speed may damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speeds when shifting your vehicle. Notice: Shifting to a drive gear from NEUTRAL (N) while the vehicle is moving could damage the transaxle. Make sure the vehicle is stopped before shifting from NEUTRAL (N) into a drive gear. LOW (L): This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than INTERMEDIATE (I). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in LOW (L), the transaxle will not shift into LOW (L) 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 transaxle. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes, or parking brake to hold the vehicle in place. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving with the automatic transaxle. 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. INTERMEDIATE (I): This position is also used for normal driving. However, it offers braking from the engine for slight downgrades where the vehicle would otherwise accelerate due to steepness of grade. If repetitive shifts occur between third and fourth gears on steep uphills, this position can be used to prevent repetitive shifting. Fuel economy will be lower than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Here are some times you might choose INTERMEDIATE (I) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): (cid:127) When driving on hilly, winding roads. (cid:127) When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears. 2-21 Manual Transaxle Operation Five-Speed This is your vehicle’s shift pattern. Here is how to operate your transaxle: 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. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1). 2-22 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). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to NEUTRAL. NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idle your engine. REVERSE (R): To back up, press down the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for parking your vehicle. Up-Shift Light Shift Speeds {CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. If your vehicle has a manual transaxle, you may have an up-shift light. This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel economy. United States Only When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on. While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator. Ignore the light when you downshift. Notice: downshift, or if you race the engine when you release the clutch pedal while downshifting, you could damage the engine, clutch, driveshaft, or the transaxle. Do not skip gears or race the engine when downshifting. If you skip more than one gear when you 2-23 To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button. Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down. Make sure to 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. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located to the right of the driver’s seat. 2-24 Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) {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 4-52. 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). 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 pushing the button. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P). 2-25 Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To ﬁnd out how, see Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) on page 2-25. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle, then you will be able to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-19. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever — press the shift lever button and push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P), as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. 2-26 Shift Interlock By-Pass Use the following steps, if for some reason the shifter is not released when you apply the brake, or if service or towing requires the car to be shifted out of PARK (P) without running the engine. 1. Apply and maintain the regular brakes. 2. Turn the ignition to the ACC (Accessory) position. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-19 for more information. 3. Then, move the shift lever into NEUTRAL (N). The vehicle can now be started normally. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle) Before leaving your vehicle, fully press the clutch pedal in, move the shift lever into REVERSE (R), and ﬁrmly apply the parking brake. Once the shift lever has been placed in REVERSE (R) with the clutch pedal pressed in, you can turn the ignition key to LOCK, remove the key and release the clutch. See Manual Transaxle Operation on page 2-22. Parking Over Things That 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) Your 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 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. 2-27 {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. 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. {CAUTION: {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 2-27. 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 4-38. 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 your 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) (Automatic Transaxle) on page 2-25. If you are parking on a hill and if you are pulling a trailer, also see Towing a Trailer on page 4-52. 2-28 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display When on, an automatic dimming mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark. The mirror also includes a dual display in the upper right corner of the mirror face. The compass reading and the outside temperature will both appear in the display at the same time. P(On/Off): This is the on/off button. Temperature and Compass Display Press the on/off button, located to the far left, brieﬂy to turn the comp/temp display on or off. If the display reads CAL, the compass needs to be calibrated. See the information following on calibration. To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius do the following: 1. Press and hold the on/off button for approximately four seconds until either a ﬂashing °F, or °C appears. 2. Press the button again to change the display to the desired unit of measurement. After approximately four seconds of inactivity, the new unit will be locked in and the compass/temperature display will return. Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on automatically each time the ignition is started. To operate the automatic dimming mirror do the following: 1. Make sure the green indicator light, located to the left of the on/off button, is lit. If it’s not, press and hold the on/off button for approximately six seconds until the green light comes on, indicating that the mirror is in automatic dimming mode. 2. Turn off the automatic dimming mirror function by pressing and holding the on/off button for approximately six seconds until the green indicator light turns off. 2-29 Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration from time to time. In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed, push in the on/off button for approximately nine seconds or until CAL is displayed. The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction, or the word CAL disappears. Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside of zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance. Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If not adjusted to account for compass variance, your compass could give false readings. 2-30 To adjust for compass variance do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map. 2. Press and hold the on/off button until a zone number appears in the display. The compass is now in zone mode. 3. Keep pressing the on/off button until the desired zone number appears in the display. Release the button. After approximately four seconds of inactivity, the new zone number will be locked in and the comp/temp display will return. Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Outside Power Mirrors The outside power mirror controls are located on the driver’s side of the vehicle next to the shift lever. Outside Convex Mirror {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’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver’s seat. It also makes things appear farther away than they really are. Move the selector switch to the left or right to choose the mirror to be adjusted; then press the four-way control pad to adjust the direction of the mirror. 2-31 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 where we can request emergency services be sent to your location. If you lock your keys in the car, 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. A complete OnStar® Owner’s Guide and the Terms and Conditions of the OnStar® Subscription Service Agreement are included in the vehicle’s OnStar® Subscriber Information packet located in your vehicle. For more information, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, contact OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or press the OnStar® button to speak with an OnStar® advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. OnStar® Services For new vehicles equipped with OnStar®, the Safe & Sound 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 to meet your needs. For more information, press the OnStar® button to speak to an advisor. 2-32 Safe & Sound Plan (cid:127) Advanced Automatic Crash Notiﬁcation (cid:127) Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment (cid:127) 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) OnStar® Hands-Free Calling (cid:127) OnStar® Virtual Advisor Directions & Connections® Plan (cid:127) All Safe & Sound Plan Services (cid:127) Driving Directions (cid:127) RideAssist (cid:127) Information and Convenience Services OnStar® Hands-Free Calling OnStar® Hands-Free Calling allows OnStar® subscribers to make and receive calls using voice commands at the touch of a button. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated into the vehicle, and may be used with Pre-Paid Packages or linked to a cell phone through OnStar® Shared Minutes Plan. 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 Your vehicle may have Virtual Advisor. It is a feature of OnStar® Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes to access 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. Customize your information proﬁle at www.myonstar.com. See the OnStar® Owner’s Guide for more information. 2-33 Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Cupholder(s) Your vehicle is equipped with a removable cupholder liner and cupholder located inside the center console storage area. To access, pull the cover towards the rear of the vehicle. To remove the liner, pull it out of the cupholder. To replace, push the liner back in. To remove the cupholder, push the tab in near the passenger’s seat and pull straight up. To replace, slide the two tabs at the rear of the cupholder into the slots at the rear of the center console and push the cupholder gently into place. There is additional storage underneath the cupholders. There are two more cupholders located at rear of the center console. Push button to access. Floor Console Storage Area Your vehicle may be equipped with a ﬂoor console storage area. Push button to open. Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle has a center console storage area. To access, slide the cover back towards the rear of the vehicle. It is equipped with two accessory power outlets. One is located inside the storage area and another hidden under the cupholders. There is a hole in the storage area for a cellphone wire to be routed through. Cargo Area Your vehicle is equipped with a cargo area organizer, which is located in the rear of the vehicle. This storage space is designed to hold small items and includes integrated storage bins. 2-34 Use the following procedure to access and assemble the rear cargo organizer. 1. Pull up on the latch of the rear panel lid of the cargo organizer to open it. 2. Lift the front of the cargo organizer and fold out the end panels. 3. Rotate the end panels forward and snap them into the rear panel lid. 4. Pull the center divider out from the rear panel lid. 2-35 Roof Rack System 5. Rotate the center divider rearward and snap it into the panel lid. 6. Reverse the above steps to stow the dividers and close the cargo organizer. Make sure to push ﬁrmly on the rear panel lid to engage the latch of the organizer. Your vehicle may be equipped with a roof rack system. To adjust the crossrails, turn both knobs on each side of the crossrail counterclockwise until it moves freely. Once the crossrail is in place, turn both knobs on each of side of the crossrail clockwise until it is secure. 2-36 {CAUTION: If you try to carry something on top of your vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier — like paneling, plywood, a mattress and so forth — the wind can catch it as you drive along. This can cause you to lose control. What you are carrying could be violently torn off, and this could cause you or other drivers to have a collision, and of course damage your vehicle. You may be able to carry something like this inside. But, never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle. Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 100 lbs (45 kg) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as far forward as possible and against the side rails, making sure to fasten it securely. Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-44. To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you are driving, check frequently to ensure your cargo is securely fastened. 2-37 Sunroof If the vehicle has an express-open sunroof, the controls to operate it are located on the headliner above the rearview mirror. The ignition must be in RUN or ACC to operate the sunroof. See Ignition Positions on page 2-15. To express-open the sunroof glass panel and sunshade, press the switch rearward and release it. To stop the sunroof before it is completely open, press the switch rearward again. The sunshade cannot be closed with the sunroof open. To close the sunroof, press forward on the switch until it stops. The sunshade must be manually closed. To put the sunroof in the vent position, pull down on the front of the switch. Push up on the front of the switch to close it. The sunshade must be manually opened and closed when the sunroof is in the vent position. 2-38 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 Windshield Washer .........................................3-9 Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...........................3-10 Cruise Control ..............................................3-10 Headlamps ..................................................3-13 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .......................3-14 Automatic Headlamp System ..........................3-15 Fog Lamps ..................................................3-15 Interior Lamps ..............................................3-16 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-16 Dome Lamp .................................................3-16 Entry Lighting ...............................................3-16 Map Lamps .................................................3-17 Footwell Lamps ............................................3-17 Battery Run-Down Protection ..........................3-17 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .............................3-17 Cigarette Lighter ...........................................3-18 Climate Controls ............................................3-19 Climate Control System .................................3-19 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-22 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-22 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-24 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-25 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-26 Trip Odometer ..............................................3-26 Tachometer .................................................3-26 Safety Belt Reminder Light .............................3-27 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light .............3-27 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-28 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...................3-29 Battery Warning Light ....................................3-31 Up-Shift Light ...............................................3-32 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-32 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .............3-33 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...........................................3-34 Low Traction Light ........................................3-35 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...........................................3-35 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-36 Low Coolant Warning Light ............................3-36 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-37 Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-40 Change Engine Oil Light ................................3-41 Security Light ...............................................3-41 Reduced Engine Power Light .........................3-41 Highbeam On Light .......................................3-42 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light ...........................................3-42 Gate Ajar Light .............................................3-42 Service Vehicle Soon Light ............................3-42 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-43 Low Fuel Warning Light .................................3-44 Audio System(s) .............................................3-44 Setting the Time (Without Date Display) ...........3-46 Setting the Time (With Date Display) ...............3-46 Radio with CD (Base) ...................................3-47 Radio with CD (MP3) ....................................3-52 Rear Seat Entertainment System ....................3-68 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......................3-79 Radio Reception ...........................................3-80 Care of Your CDs and DVDs .........................3-80 Care of the CD and DVD Player .....................3-81 Fixed Mast Antenna ......................................3-81 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............3-81 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Climate Control System on page 3-19. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. C. Cruise Control Buttons. See Cruise Control on page 3-10. D. Horn. See Horn on page 3-6. E. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-25. F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-79. G. Windshield Wiper Lever. See Windshield Wipers on page 3-8. H. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-16. I. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. J. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-29. K. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped) or Traction Control System Button (If Equipped). See Fog Lamps on page 3-15 or Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10. L. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-44. M. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-11. N. Power Mirror Control. See Outside Power Mirrors on page 2-31. O. Power Window Switches. See Power Windows on page 2-13. P. Automatic Transaxle Shift Lever. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-19. Q. Heated Seats Buttons or Footwell Lamps (If Equipped). See Heated Seats on page 1-4 or Footwell Lamps on page 3-17. R. Climate Control. See Climate Control System on page 3-19. S. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-34. 3-5 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. Tilt Wheel Your vehicle has a tilt wheel which allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. 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. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn. 3-6 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 column in place. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: (cid:127) GTurn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-7. (cid:127) OExterior Lamp Control. See Headlamps on page 3-13. (cid:127) 2Headlamp 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. (cid:127) AUTO Automatic Headlamps. See Automatic Headlamp System on page 3-15. Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has one upward (for right) and one 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 the 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 won’t 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 5-94 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, pull the turn signal lever all the way towards you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. Windshield Wipers Be sure to 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 5-55. 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 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. 3-8 United States LO or OO(Low): Move the lever to this position for slow, steady wiping cycles. HI or OOOO(High): Move the lever to this position for rapid wiping cycles. 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 operate the windshield wipers. Washer ﬂuid will squirt onto the windshield and the wipers will run for a few cycles to clear the windshield. For more wash cycles, pull the lever toward you and hold it there. 3-9 Canada 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. MIST or 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. OFF or 9(Off): Move the lever to this position to turn off the wipers. INT or &(Intermittent): Move the lever to this position to set a delay between wipes. To set for a shorter or longer delay between wipes, turn the band with the arrow pointing to the numbers (1, 2, or 3). Select 3 for the most frequent movement; select 1 for the least frequent. Cruise Control With cruise control, you 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. Rear Window Wiper/Washer The band on the wiper lever with the smaller arrow operates the rear wiper/washer. 9(Off): Turn the band to this position to turn off the rear wiper. Z (Rear Wiper): Turn the band with the smaller arrow to this position to turn on the rear wiper. To set for a shorter or longer delay between wipes, turn the other band with the larger arrow pointing to the numbers (1, 2, or 3). Select 3 for the most frequent movement; select 1 for the least frequent. The band with the arrow pointing to the numbers (1, 2, or 3) will affect both the front and rear wipers if they are on at the same time. Y (Wash): Turn and hold the band in this position to spray washer ﬂuid on the rear window. The rear wiper will also come on. Release the band when enough ﬂuid has been sprayed on the window. The rear wiper will run a few additional times after you release it. The rear window washer uses the same ﬂuid bottle as the windshield washer. However, the rear window washer will run out of ﬂuid before the windshield washer. If you can wash your windshield but not your rear window, check the ﬂuid level. 3-10 Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. The cruise control buttons are located on the steering wheel. J (On/Off): Press this button to turn the cruise control system on and off. There is a indicator light on the button that will come on when cruise control is active. RES+ (Resume): Press this button to resume a set speed and to accelerate the speed. SET− (Set): Press this button to set a speed and to decrease the speed. [ (Cancel): Press this button to cancel cruise control. To set a speed do the following: 1. Press the on/off symbol to turn cruise control on. The indicator light on the button will come on. 2. Get to the speed you want. 3. Press the SET− button and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. When the brakes are applied, the cruise control shuts off. 3-11 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brakes. This will disengage the cruise control. The indicator light on the cruise control button will go out when the cruise is no longer engaged. To return to the previously set speed, press the RES+ button brieﬂy when the vehicle has reached a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more. This will take you back up to your previously selected speed and stay there. 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 RES+ button. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the button. To increase your speed in very small amounts, press the RES+ button brieﬂy and then release it. Each time you do this, 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 and hold the SET− button until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. (cid:127) To slow down in very small amounts, push the SET− button brieﬂy. Each time you do this, you will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle’s speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle’s speed down. 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. 3-12 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 cruise control button will go out. (cid:127) Press the on/off button, this will turn off the cruise control system. (cid:127) Press the cancel button. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. Headlamps The exterior lamp control is located on the turn signal/multifunction lever. O(Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the control with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp control has the following three positions: AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this position to put the headlamps in automatic mode. AUTO mode will turn the exterior lamps on and off depending upon how much light is available outside of the vehicle. ;(Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to turn 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 53(Headlamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. Lamps On Reminder If you open the driver’s door with the ignition off and the lamps on, you will hear a warning chime. 3-13 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 will make your low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness in daylight when the following conditions are met: (cid:127) The ignition is on, (cid:127) the exterior lamp band is in AUTO, (cid:127) the transaxle is not in PARK (P), (cid:127) the light sensor determines it is daytime, and (cid:127) the parking brake is released. When the DRL are on, the low-beam headlamps will be on at a reduced brightness. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps will not be on. The instrument panel will not be lit up either. When you turn the exterior lamp band to the headlamp position, your regular headlamps will come on. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on. When you turn off the headlamps, the regular lamps will go off, and your low-beam headlamps will come on to the reduced brightness. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, move the shift lever to PARK (P). The DRL will stay off until you move the shift lever out of PARK (P). To override the DRL on manual transaxle vehicles, you must set the parking brake while the ignition is off and then start your vehicle. The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. 3-14 Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, the headlamps will come on automatically. Fog Lamps If your vehicle has this feature, use your fog lamps for better visibility in foggy or misty conditions. Your vehicle has a light sensor located on top of the instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered, or the headlamps will be on when you don’t need them. The button for your fog lamps is located on the instrument panel above the radio. The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. Push the button to turn the fog lamps on or off. When using fog lamps, the parking lamps or low-beam headlamps must be on. A light on the button will come on when the fog lamps are on. Fog lamps will go off whenever the high-beam headlamps are turned on. When the high-beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will come on again. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. 3-15 Interior Lamps The liftgate lamps are located on the bottom left and right corner of the liftgate. They will come on when the liftgate or any door is opened. The liftgate lamps can be controlled by the dome lamp switch. See Dome Lamp on page 3-16. Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The thumbwheel for this feature is located on the center of the instrument panel. Turn the thumbwheel to the right to brighten the lights or to the left to dim them. 3-16 Dome Lamp The dome lamp switch has three positions. * (Off): The lamp will not come on as long as the switch is in this position. 1 (Automatic): The lamp will come on when a door is opened. See Entry Lighting on page 3-16. + (On): The lamp will stay on as long as the switch is in this position. Entry Lighting If the dome lamp is in the AUTO position, the lamps inside your vehicle will come on when any door is opened. In addition, the lights will come on when the remote keyless entry unlock button is pressed. It will stay on for 20 seconds or until a door is opened. After the door is opened the lights will remain on and stay on for 20 seconds after the doors are closed, or until you put the key in the ignition and turn the key to RUN. The lights will then gradually dim until it is no longer lit. Map Lamps The lamps are located on the headliner above the rearview mirror. To turn the lamps on, press the lens. Press the lens again to turn them off. Footwell Lamps If equipped, your vehicle may have two footwell lamps. These lights are located under the driver and passenger seats. The switches are located on the instrument panel under the climate controls. There are two different colors of light that can be selected. Press the upper part of the button for blue light and press the bottom part of the button for amber light. Each light will illuminate the front and rear area of the seat. Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle is equipped with a battery saver feature designed to protect your vehicle’s battery. When any interior lamp is left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system will automatically turn the lamp off after 20 minutes. This will avoid draining the battery. 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 instrument panel near the climate controls, on the rear of the center console, and also inside the console under the cupholders. 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 amperage rating. 3-17 Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your retailer for additional information on the accessory power outlet. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Check with your 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 Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have a cigarette lighter. To use the lighter, located on the instrument panel below the climate controls, push it in all the way and let go. When it is ready, it will pop back out by itself. Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating. Notice: items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never put ﬂammable items in the ashtray. If you put papers, pins, or other ﬂammable 3-18 Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Operation To change the current 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 directs air to the instrument panel outlets and to the ﬂoor outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the ﬂoor outlets. 6(Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the windshield. When you select this mode, the system will turn recirculation mode off and run the air conditioning compressor unless the outside air is at or below freezing. Recirculation mode cannot be selected while in ﬂoor mode. This helps prevent window fogging and moisture building up within the cabin. The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost mode. See “Defogging and Defrosting” later in this section. 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 all the way counterclockwise. In any setting other than off, the fan will run 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. Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the temperature inside your vehicle. 3-19 @(Recirculate): Press this button to toggle between recirculate and outside air modes. The indicator light turns on when recirculate mode is selected. This mode can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. Avoid using the recirculate mode on during high periods of humidity or 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 and will shut off automatically and change to outside air until a mode other than ﬂoor, defog, or defrost is selected. This helps prevent window fogging and moisture building up within the cabin. #(Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air conditioning system on or off. When this button is pressed, an indicator light above the button will come on to let you know the air conditioning is activated. Air conditioning can be selected in any mode as long as the fan is on in any speed position. On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently. 3-20 The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. Operation Tips (cid:127) On hot days, activate the air conditioning system, select maximum fan speed and the coldest temperature setting. Open the windows long enough to let the hot inside air escape, then close them. This helps reduce the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently. Adjust fan speed and temperature setting as required to achieve comfort. (cid:127) The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. (cid:127) Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) on the window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. 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 quickly. For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield 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. 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 you select this mode, the system will turn recirculation mode off and run the air conditioning compressor unless the outside air is at or below freezing. Recirculation mode cannot be selected while in defog mode. This helps prevent window fogging and moisture building up within the cabin. To defog the windows faster, turn the temperature knob clockwise to the warmest setting. 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 you select this mode, the system will turn recirculation mode off automatically and will run the air conditioning compressor unless the outside air is at or below freezing. Recirculation mode cannot be selected while in defrost mode. This helps prevent window fogging and moisture building up within the cabin. To defrost the windows faster, turn the temperature knob clockwise to the warmest setting. 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 RUN. <(Rear Window Defogger): Press the button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light above the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated. The rear window defogger will stay on for approximately 15 minutes after the button is pressed, unless the ignition is turned to ACC or LOCK. If turned on again, the defogger will only run for approximately seven minutes before turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid. 3-21 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 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-16. The passenger compartment air ﬁlter can be accessed from under the hood. 1. Remove the push pins from the air ﬁlter access panel. 2. Remove the air ﬁlter access panel. 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) Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may 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 passenger compartment air is routed through a passenger compartment ﬁlter. The ﬁlter removes certain particles from the air, including pollen and dust particles. Reductions in airﬂow, which may occur more quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the ﬁlter needs to be replaced. 3-22 3. Remove the air ﬁlter from the housing by pressing the tab on the inboard side of the housing. 4. Remove the ﬁlter by sliding it out of the housing. 5. Install the new air ﬁlter. When installing a new air ﬁlter make sure the AIR FLOW arrow is pointing rearward. 6. Reinstall the air ﬁlter access panel. 7. Reinstall the air ﬁlter access panel push pins. 3-23 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

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