2008 Saturn VUE Owners Manual

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system, it operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range, try this: (cid:127) Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. 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 the transmitter’s battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. (cid:127) If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer/retailer or a qualiﬁed technician for service. 2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions will work up to 195 feet (60 m) away, however, the operating range may be less while the vehicle is running. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-4. Without Remote Start Shown (With Remote Start Similar) /(Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has this feature, press /to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-7 for additional information. Q(Lock): Press Qto lock all the doors, including the liftgate. " (Unlock): Press " to unlock the driver’s door. If " is pressed again within ﬁve seconds, all remaining doors will unlock. The interior lamps will come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release Lto locate your vehicle. The turn signal lamps will ﬂash and the horn will sound three times. Press and hold Lfor more than two seconds to activate the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps will ﬂash and the horn will sound repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm will turn off when the ignition is moved to ON/RUN or Lis pressed again. The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm to work. 2-5 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each RKE 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 dealer/retailer. All transmitters need to be re-coded to match the new transmitter. The lost transmitter will no longer work after the new transmitters are re-coded. The vehicle can have a maximum of eight transmitters matched to it. Battery Replacement 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, change the battery. 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. 2-6 To replace the battery in the RKE transmitter: 1. Separate the halves of the transmitter with a ﬂat, thin object inserted into the notch on the side. 2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. Put the transmitter back together tightly. Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may have a remote starting feature. This feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle. It may also start up the vehicle’s heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger. Normal operation of the system will return after the key is turned to the ON/RUN position. If your vehicle has an automatic climate control system, during remote start, the climate control system will default to a heating mode during colder outside temperatures and a cooling mode during warmer outside temperatures. If your vehicle does not have an automatic climate control system, during remote start, the climate control system will turn on at the setting the vehicle was set to when the vehicle was last turned off. Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using the remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles. If your vehicle is low on fuel, only one 10 minute remote start is allowed to help avoid running out of fuel. If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will have an increased range of operation. However, the range may be less while the vehicle is running. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-4 for additional information. /(Remote Start): This button will be on the RKE transmitter if you have remote start. To start your vehicle: 1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock button, then immediately press and hold the transmitter’s remote start button until the turn signal lights ﬂash. If you cannot see the vehicle’s lights, press and hold the remote start button for at least two seconds. The vehicle’s doors will lock. Pressing the remote start button again after the vehicle has started will turn off the ignition. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on while the vehicle is running. 3. If it is the vehicle’s ﬁrst remote start since it was last driven, repeat these steps while the engine is still running to give a 10 minute time extension. Remote start can be extended one time. When you enter the vehicle during a remote start, and the engine is still running, turn the key to the ON/RUN position to drive the vehicle. 2-7 If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done. To manually shut off a remote start: (cid:127) Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start button until the parking lamps turn off. (cid:127) Turn on the hazard warning ﬂashers. (cid:127) Turn the ignition switch on and then off. The vehicle can be remote started two separate times between driving sequences. The engine will run for 10 minutes after each remote start. Or, you can extend the engine run time by another 10 minutes within the ﬁrst 10 minute remote start time frame, and before the engine stops. For example, if the lock button and then the remote start buttons are pressed again after the vehicle has been running for ﬁve minutes, 10 minutes are added, allowing the engine to run for 15 minutes. The additional ten minutes are considered a second remote vehicle start. Once two remote starts, or a single remote start with one time extension has been done, the vehicle must be started with the key. After the key is removed from the ignition, the vehicle can be remote started again. The vehicle cannot be remote started if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is an emission control system malfunction. Also, the engine will turn off during a remote vehicle start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the oil pressure gets low. Remote Start Ready If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle start feature, it may have the remote start ready feature. This feature allows your dealer/retailer to add the manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature. See your dealer/retailer if you would like to add the manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature to your vehicle. 2-8 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. To lock or unlock the driver’s door, use the key from the outside or the door lock from the inside. Power Door Locks T: The power door lock switches are located on the driver’s door. (cid:127) To unlock the doors, press the right side of the switch. (cid:127) Remove the ignition key and press the left side of the switch to lock all of the doors. Delayed Locking A chime will sound to indicate a door or liftgate is open when you try to lock the doors with the power door lock switch. The doors will not lock, and the theft-deterrent system will not arm until all the doors are closed and ﬁve seconds have passed. Automatic Door Lock The vehicle’s doors are programmed to lock when the shift lever is moved into a forward gear. If someone needs to get in or out of the vehicle after the doors have been locked, place the shift lever into PARK (P). You may also unlock all doors using the power door lock switch or unlock one door using the inside manual door lock. The automatic door lock feature cannot be disabled. 2-9 Automatic Door Unlock The doors will automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved into PARK (P). Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks to prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. Open the rear doors to access the security locks on the inside edge of each door. To set the locks, insert a key into the slot and turn it to the horizontal position. The door can only be opened from the outside with the door unlocked. To return the door to normal operation, turn the slot to the vertical position. Lockout Protection When you press the power door lock switch with the key in the ignition, and any door is open, all the doors lock and the driver’s door unlocks. When doors are closed with the key in the ignition, the horn will sound as a reminder. If you lock the doors with the remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, and the key is in the ignition, a chime sounds and all except the driver’s door lock. The lockout protection feature can be overridden by holding the power door lock switch for three seconds. 2-10 Liftgate {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate or liftglass 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 or liftglass: (cid:127) Make sure all other windows are shut. (cid:127) Turn the fan on your climate control system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See “Climate Control System” in the Index. (cid:127) If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-32. To open the liftgate, press the touchpad on the underside of the liftgate handle and pull up. To close the liftgate, pull down using the handle and close until it latches. Liftgate Operation with Loss of Power To open the liftgate if the vehicle’s battery is disconnected or the voltage is low, access the release lever. Remove the interior trim cover on the inside of the liftgate. Use a tool to push the lever on the latch until the liftgate releases. To lock or unlock the liftgate, press the button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter twice or the power door lock switch. 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 {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children. When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows. The window switches for all doors are located on the driver’s door. Each door also has a switch for its own window. To open a window, pull up on the switch. To close a window, press the switch. The power windows operate when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or while in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-19. 2-13 Express-Down Window The driver’s window switch has an express-down feature that allows the window to be lowered without holding the switch. Press the switch part way, and the driver’s window will open a small amount. Press the switch down all the way and release it and the window will go down automatically. To stop the window while it is lowering, press and release the switch. Window Lockout o (Window Lockout): Your vehicle has a lockout feature to prevent rear seat passengers from operating the windows. Press the lockout button, located with the power window switches, to turn the feature on and off. Sun Visors To block out glare, swing the sun visor down. You can also detach the driver’s sun visor from the center mount and slide it along the rod from side-to-side for greater coverage. Visor Vanity Mirrors On vehicles with covered visor vanity mirrors, pull down the sun visor to access the vanity mirror. 2-14 Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors On vehicles with lighted visor vanity mirrors, pull down the sun visor to access the vanity mirror. The lights will come on when you lift the cover. Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent alarm system. The security light is located near the center of the instrument panel. United States shown, Canada similar To arm the theft-deterrent system, press the lock button on the RKE transmitter when all doors and the hood (vehicles started with the remote start feature only) are closed. The security light will come on solid for approximately 30 seconds and then ﬂashes slowly. If the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed a second time, the theft-deterrent system will activate immediately, bypassing the 30 second delay. The content theft deterrent alarm is not armed until the security light ﬂashes slowly. If any door, liftgate or the hood (vehicles started with the remote start feature only) are opened without using the key or pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter, the exterior lamps ﬂash and the horn will sound for about 30 seconds. If the lock or unlock button on the RKE transmitter is not pressed, the alarm sounds and periodically repeats. If the system does not operate as described above, see your dealer/retailer for service. The theft-deterrent system also activates if you lock the doors with a key. To avoid setting off the alarm by accident, always unlock a door with the RKE transmitter or a key. Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm if the system has been armed. If you set off the alarm by accident, turn off the alarm by pressing lock or unlock on the RKE transmitter or by placing the key in the ignition and turning it to START. Testing the Alarm To test the alarm: 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window and open the driver’s door. 2. Get out of the vehicle, close the door and activate the system by locking the doors with the RKE transmitter. 3. Wait for the security light to ﬂash slowly. 4. Then reach in through the window, unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door. This should set off the alarm. If the alarm does not sound when it should, but the vehicle’s headlamps ﬂash, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-97. If the alarm does not sound or the vehicle’s headlamps do not ﬂash, see your dealer/retailer for service. 2-15 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation Your vehicle has PASS-Key® III+ (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key® III+ is a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the ignition. You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system. The security light will come on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. When the PASS-Key® III+ system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it prevents the vehicle from starting. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes. When trying to start the vehicle if the engine does not start and the security light on the instrument panel cluster comes on, there may be a problem with your theft-deterrent system. Turn the ignition off and try again. PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer The PASS-Key® III+ system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. PASS-Key® III+ uses a radio frequency transponder in the key that matches a decoder in the vehicle. 2-16 If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be not damaged, wait about ﬁve minutes and try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-97. If the engine still does not start with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the ﬁrst key may be faulty. See your dealer/retailer who can service the PASS-Key® III+ to have a new key made. In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-7. It is possible for the PASS-Key® III+ decoder to “learn” the transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up to 10 keys may be programmed for the vehicle. The following procedure is for programming additional keys only. If all the currently programmed keys are lost or do not operate, you must see your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key® III+ to have keys made and programmed to the system. See your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key® III+ to get a new key blank that is cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system. To program the new key: 1. Verify that the new key has a 1 stamped on it. 2. Insert the already programmed key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start, see your dealer/retailer for service. 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. 4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within ﬁve seconds of the original key being turned to the LOCK/OFF position. The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed. 5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are to be programmed. If you lose or damage your PASS-Key® III+ key, see your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key® III+ to have a new key made. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle. 2-17 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 the 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 4-44 for the trailer towing capabilities of your vehicle and more information. Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased. 2-18 Ignition Positions The ignition switch can be turned to four different positions with the key. To shift out of PARK (P), the ignition must be in ON/RUN and the brake pedal must be pressed. 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 in all the way. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. LOCK/OFF: This position locks the steering wheel, ignition, shift lever and transmission. This is the only position in which you can insert or remove the key. If the steering wheel is locked, move it from right to left and turn the key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY): This position operates some of the electrical accessories, such as the radio, but not the climate control system. Use ACC/ACCESSORY if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off, for example, if your vehicle is being pushed or towed. ON/RUN: This is the position the switch returns after you start the engine and release the key. The switch stays in ON/RUN when the engine is running. But even when the engine is not running, you can use ON/RUN to operate the electrical accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. The battery could be drained if you leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with the engine off. You may not be able to start your vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time. START: This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The switch returns to ON/RUN for normal driving. Do not turn the key to START if the engine is running. Even if the engine is not running, ACC/ACCESSORY and ON/RUN allow you to operate electrical accessories, such as the radio. Key In the Ignition Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it is an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle, a chime will sound, when you open the driver’s door. Always remember to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. This will lock your ignition and transmission. Also, always remember to lock the doors. The battery could be drained if you leave the key in the ignition while your vehicle is parked. You may not be able to start your vehicle after it has been parked for an extended period of time. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off: (cid:127) Outside Mirror (cid:127) Power Windows (cid:127) Radio All these features work when the ignition key is in the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY positions, until a door is opened. 2-19 Starting the Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in any other position – this is a safety feature. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts. Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components. If the ignition key is turned to the START position, and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts. If the engine does not start and the key is held in START for many seconds, cranking will be stopped after 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage. 2-20 To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is already running. Engine cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition switch to the ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF position. Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by returning the key to the START position immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to let the cranking motor cool down. 2. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for up to a maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool down. When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator. If the vehicle starts brieﬂy but then stops again, do the same thing. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts. Notice: The 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 dealer/retailer. If you do not, your engine might not perform properly. Any resulting damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty. Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater, if available, can help in cold weather conditions at or below 0°F (−18°C) for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plug in the coolant heater at least four hours before starting your vehicle. An internal thermostat in the plug-end of the cord may exist which will prevent engine coolant heater operation at temperatures above 0° F (−18° C). To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The engine coolant heater cord is located near the air cleaner box on the passenger side of the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. 3. Plug the cord 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 dealer/retailer in the area where you will be parking your vehicle. The dealer/retailer can give you the best advice for that particular area. 2-21 Automatic Transmission Operation (Base) If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, the shift lever is located on the console between the seats. There are several different positions for the automatic transmission. 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. 2-22 {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 Transmission) on page 2-29. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-44. Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes ﬁrst and then press the shift lever button before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in ON/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 2-31. 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 4-34. 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. 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 4-13. 2-23 While using the MSM feature the vehicle will have sportier performance. You can use this when driving hilly roads 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 3-41. 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 six-speed transmission will downshift to a lower gear and the instrument panel will display the gear range selected. If equipped with a 4-speed transmission it will display a three (3) for third gear range. 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. 2-24 Automatic Transmission Operation (Uplevel) If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever is located on the console between the seats. There are several different positions for the automatic transmission. PARK (P): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the 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 Transmission) on page 2-29. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-44. Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. The regular brakes must be applied ﬁrst and then the shift lever button pressed before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in ON/RUN. 2-25 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 2-31. 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 the transmission, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 4-34. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the 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. 2-26 {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. 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 the accelerator pedal about halfway down. (cid:127) Going about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator all the way down. Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding, see “Skidding” under Loss of Control on page 4-13. 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) to the left into the manual gate. While driving in manual shift mode, the transmission will remain in the driver gear selected. When coming to a stop in the manual position, the vehicle will automatically shift to FIRST (1) gear. 2. Push the shift lever forward toward the plus (+) to upshift or rearward toward the minus (−) to downshift. The instrument panel will display the actual gear selected. In manual shift mode all six forward gears can be selected. While using the MSM feature the vehicle will have operation similar to a manual transmission. You can use this for sport driving or when driving hilly roads to stay in gear longer or to downshift for more power or engine braking. The transmission will only allow you to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed: (cid:127) The transmission will not automatically shift to the next higher gear without moving the shift lever. (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 3-41. 2-27 Parking Brake SECOND (2) and THIRD (3) Gear Start Feature When accelerating your vehicle from a stop in snowy and icy conditions, you may want to select SECOND (2) and THIRD (3) gear. A higher gear, and light application of the gas pedal, may allow you to gain more traction on slippery surfaces. With the Manual Shift Mode, the vehicle can accelerate from a stop in SECOND (2) or THIRD (3). 1. Move the shift lever from DRIVE (D) into the manual gate. 2. With the vehicle stopped, move the shift lever forward to select SECOND (2) or THIRD (3). The vehicle will start from a stop position in SECOND (2) or THIRD (3). 3. Once the vehicle is moving select the desired drive gear or move the shift lever to the DRIVE (D) position. 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. 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. 2-28 To shift into PARK (P), do the following: 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-28 for more information. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by holding in 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 in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). 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. Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) {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 4-44. 2-29 Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To ﬁnd out how, see Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-29. 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). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) {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 automatic transmission 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 pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P). 2-30 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 5-37 for more information. 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. 2-31 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 2-32. 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 4-31. 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. 2-32 {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) (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-29. If you are parking on a hill and if you are pulling a trailer, also see Towing a Trailer on page 4-44. 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. 2-33 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. 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. 2-34 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. 2-35 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 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). 2-36 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.). 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 3-70 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. 2-37 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. 2-38 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. 2-39 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. 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. 2-40 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. 2-41 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. 2-42 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 7-6. Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. If the glove box has a lock use the key to lock and unlock it. 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. 2-43 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. Front Storage Area 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. 2-44 There is a storage area located under the front passenger’s seat. To access, lift up on the end of the tray and pull it forward. Center Console Storage To open the cover of the rear storage area, push the button located at the top. 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. 2-45 Luggage Carrier {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. If you have the luggage carrier, you can load things on top of your vehicle. Crossrails are not standard on this vehicle and must be purchased at your dealer/retailer. Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 200 lbs (91 kg) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests 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 4-35. To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you are driving, check to make sure the cargo is still securely fastened. 2-46 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. 2-47 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. 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. 2-48 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. 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 2-19. 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. 2-49 ✍ NOTES 2-50 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 Fog Lamps ..................................................3-16 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-16 Dome Lamp .................................................3-17 Entry Lighting ...............................................3-17 Reading Lamps ............................................3-17 Battery Run-Down Protection ..........................3-17 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .............................3-18 Climate Controls ............................................3-19 Climate Control System .................................3-19 Automatic Climate Control System ...................3-23 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-28 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-28 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-30 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-31 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-32 Trip Odometer ..............................................3-32 Tachometer .................................................3-32 Safety Belt Reminders ...................................3-32 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-33 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...................3-34 Charging System Light ..................................3-36 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-37 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ....3-37 Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS) Warning Light ...........................................3-38 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ....3-39 Electronic Stability Program Indicator Light .......3-39 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ......3-40 Tire Pressure Light .......................................3-40 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-41 Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-43 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Low Oil Level Light .......................................3-44 Change Engine Oil Light ................................3-44 Security Light ...............................................3-44 Fog Lamp Light ............................................3-45 Cruise Control Light ......................................3-45 Reduced Engine Power Light .........................3-45 Highbeam On Light .......................................3-46 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light .....................3-46 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ........................3-46 Gate Ajar Light .............................................3-46 Door Ajar Light .............................................3-47 Service Vehicle Soon Light ............................3-47 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-47 Low Fuel Warning Light .................................3-48 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-49 DIC Operation and Displays ...........................3-49 DIC Compass ..............................................3-50 Audio System(s) .............................................3-52 Setting the Clock ..........................................3-53 Radio(s) ......................................................3-55 Using an MP3 ..............................................3-64 XM Radio Messages .....................................3-68 Navigation/Radio System ...............................3-69 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......................3-70 Radio Reception ...........................................3-70 Fixed Mast Antenna ......................................3-71 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............3-71 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 3-28. B. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-16. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. D. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-31. E. Windshield Wiper Lever. See Windshield Wipers on page 3-8. F. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-52. G. Auxiliary Input Jack. See Radio(s) on page 3-55. H. Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-14. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped). See Fog Lamps on page 3-16. I. Instrument Panel Storage Area. See Instrument Panel Storage on page 2-44. 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. M. Horn. See Horn on page 3-6. N. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-70. 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. Q. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation (Base) on page 2-22 or Automatic Transmission Operation (Uplevel) on page 2-25. R. Climate Control. See Climate Control System on page 3-19. 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 3-34. U. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Display. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-32. V. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-43. 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 5-97 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 5-50. 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 turned on. For more information about the rear window defogger, see Climate Control System on page 3-19 or Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-23. 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 5-32. 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

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