2008 Chevrolet AVEO Owners Manual

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{CAUTION: {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. 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-26 for more information. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pressing the button on the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). 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. If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without ﬁrst pushing the shift lock release button. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P). 2-27 Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To ﬁnd out how, see Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-27. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your automatic transmission vehicle has an automatic transmission shift-lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-21. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P) while holding the brake pedal down, try this: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition off and remove the key. 3. Remove the cover over the shift-lock release slot by prying it off using a small, ﬂat object. The shift-lock release slot is located at the top of the shift lever. 2-28 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Before leaving your vehicle, do the following: 1. Hold the brake pedal down and ﬁrmly apply the parking brake. 2. Fully press in the clutch pedal and place the shift lever into the gear position as stated below: • When parking on level ground, place the shift lever into NEUTRAL. 4. Insert the key into the shift-lock release slot and press and hold the key. 5. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 6. Remove the key from the shift-lock release slot, insert the key into the ignition and start the engine. • When parking downhill, place the shift lever in REVERSE (R). • When parking uphill, place the shift lever in FIRST (1). 3. After shifting, turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF, remove the key and release the clutch. 7. Replace the shift-lock release slot cover. 8. Apply and hold the regular brake fully and release the parking brake. 9. Shift to the gear you want. 10. Have the system ﬁxed as soon as you can. 2-29 Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: (Continued) You might have exhaust coming in if: (cid:129) The exhaust system sounds strange or different. (cid:129) Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. (cid:129) Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. (cid:129) Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. (cid:129) Repairs were not done correctly. (cid:129) Your vehicle or the exhaust system has been modiﬁed improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: (cid:129) Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and (cid:129) Have your vehicle ﬁxed immediately. {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-30 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 2-30. 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 4-13. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when it is on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the automatic transmission shift lever to PARK (P), or the manual transmission shift lever to NEUTRAL. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. If you have an automatic transmission, see Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-27. 2-31 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. The day/night adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the lamps behind you. Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. Outside Manual Mirrors The outside rearview mirrors should be adjusted so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. 2-32 Adjust the outside manual mirrors using the control lever located next to the mirror. The outside rearview mirrors can be folded ﬂat against the side of the vehicle by pushing them toward the vehicle’s doors. Outside Power Mirror For sedan models, the control for the power mirrors is located on the instrument panel, left of the steering wheel. For hatchback models, the control for the power mirror is located on the driver’s door panel, above the power window buttons. To adjust the mirrors, do the following: 1. Select the mirror you want to adjust by moving the selector switch to L for the driver’s side mirror or R for the passenger’s side mirror. 2. To adjust the mirror, press the corresponding edges located on the four-way control pad to move the mirror in the direction that you want it to go - up, down, left or right. The ignition must be turned to ON/RUN to adjust the mirrors. 1. Select the mirror you want to adjust by pressing the left side of the selector switch for the driver’s side mirror or the right side for the passenger’s side mirror. 2. To adjust each mirror, press the corresponding edges located on the four-way control pad to move the mirror in the direction that you want it to go. The ignition must be turned to ON/RUN to adjust the mirrors. The outside rearview mirrors can be folded ﬂat against the side of the vehicle by pushing them toward the vehicle’s doors. 2-33 Outside Convex Mirror Storage Areas {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. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver’s seat. It also makes things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. Outside Heated Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature, when you operate the rear window defogger, the heated driver’s and passenger’s outside power mirrors are warmed to help clear them of ice, snow, and condensation. See “Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger” under Climate Control System on page 3-20 for more information. 2-34 Your vehicle has shopping hooks on each front seatback for your convenience. Lift the headrest to access the hooks. Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Cupholder(s) Sunglasses Storage Compartment There are two cupholders located in the center instrument panel, below the climate control system. To use the cupholder, push in on its outer edge. Then pull out the cupholder. After use, push in the cupholder until it latches. There is also a cupholder located in the rear of the center console. If your vehicle has this feature, the sunglasses storage compartment is located above the driver’s door. To open, pull down and hold the upper part of the cover. To close the compartment, let go of the cover and the compartment will automatically close. 2-35 Sunroof If the vehicle has this feature, the switch is located on the headliner between the sun visors. The sunroof will only operate when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. The sunroof can be opened to a vent position or it can be opened all of the way. You must manually open and close the sunshade. To open the sunroof to the vent position, open the sunshade. Then press and hold the driver’s side of the switch. To close the sunroof, press and hold the passenger’s side of the switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position. To fully open the sunroof, open the sunshade. Then press and hold the passenger’s side of the switch. To close the sunroof, press and hold the driver’s side of the switch. The sunroof will stop if the switch is released during operation. In both the vent and fully open positions, the air ﬂow can be adjusted by pushing and holding the switch until the sunroof moves to the desired position. The sunroof cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure. 2-36 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-8 Other Warning Devices ...................................3-8 Horn .............................................................3-8 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-9 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-9 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................3-10 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .................3-10 Flash-to-Pass ...............................................3-10 Windshield Wipers ........................................3-11 Windshield Washer .......................................3-12 Rear Window Wiper/Washer (Hatchback) .........3-12 Cruise Control ..............................................3-13 Exterior Lamps .............................................3-15 Headlamps on Reminder ................................3-16 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .......................3-16 Fog Lamps ..................................................3-17 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-17 Dome Lamp .................................................3-18 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver .....................3-18 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .............................3-18 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ......................3-19 Clock ..........................................................3-20 Climate Controls ............................................3-20 Climate Control System .................................3-20 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-24 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-24 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-26 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-27 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-29 Trip Odometer ..............................................3-29 Tachometer .................................................3-29 Safety Belt Reminders ...................................3-30 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-30 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator (Sedan) .......3-31 Charging System Light ..................................3-33 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-33 Antilock Brake System Warning Light ...............3-34 Hold Mode Light ...........................................3-35 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-35 Tire Pressure Light .......................................3-36 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-36 Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-39 Fog Lamp Light ............................................3-40 Cruise Control Light ......................................3-40 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Highbeam On Light .......................................3-40 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light .....3-40 Door Ajar Light .............................................3-41 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-41 Low Fuel Warning Light .................................3-42 Secondary Information Center (SIC) .................3-43 Secondary Information Center (SIC) (Hatchback Only) .......................................3-43 Clock (Hatchback Only) .................................3-44 Safety Belt Reminders ...................................3-44 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-45 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator (Hatchback) ..............................................3-46 Charging System Light ..................................3-47 Antilock Brake System Warning Light ...............3-48 Hold Mode Light ...........................................3-48 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-49 Oil Pressure Light .........................................3-52 Fog Lamp Light ............................................3-53 Cruise Control Light ......................................3-53 Door Ajar Light .............................................3-53 Audio System(s) .............................................3-54 AM-FM Radio (Single Display, Base Level) .......3-55 AM-FM Radio (Double Display, Base Level) .....3-56 Radio with CD (MP3/WMA) ............................3-60 Radio with Six-Disc CD (MP3/WMA) ................3-66 Using an MP3 (Radio with CD Player) .............3-72 Using an MP3 (Radio with Six-Disc Player) ......3-75 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......................3-78 Radio Reception ...........................................3-79 Care of Your CDs .........................................3-79 Care of the CD Player ...................................3-79 Fixed Mast Antenna (Hatchback) .....................3-80 Backglass Antenna (Sedan) ...........................3-80 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview Hatchback shown 3-4 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlet. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-24. B. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-27. C. Digital Clock and Secondary Information Center. See Clock on page 3-20 and Secondary Information Center (SIC) (Hatchback Only) on page 3-43. D. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-8. E. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-17. F. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-10. G. Horn. See Horn on page 3-8. H. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-54. I. Cupholder. See Cupholder(s) on page 2-35. J. Ashtray. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-19. K. Cigarette Lighter. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-19. L. Climate Control System. See Climate Control System on page 3-20. M. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-34. 3-5 Sedan shown 3-6 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlet. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-24. B. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-27. C. Digital Clock. See Clock on page 3-20. D. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-10. E. Horn. See Horn on page 3-8. F. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-54. G. Climate Control System. See Climate Control System on page 3-20. H. Ashtray. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-19. I. Cupholder. See Cupholder(s) on page 2-35. J. Cigarette Lighter. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-19. K. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-8. L. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-34. 3-7 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 to the right of the climate control system on the sedan. It is located in the center of the instrument panel on the hatchback. 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. Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. 3-8 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 tilt wheel lever is located underneath the steering column slightly to the left. To tilt the steering wheel, hold the wheel and push the lever down. Then, move the wheel to a comfortable position and pull the lever up to lock the wheel in place. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Uplevel shown, Base similar The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-10. • 3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-10. • Flash-to-Pass. See Flash-to-Pass on page 3-10. • P Exterior Light Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-15. • - Fog Lamps, if equipped. See Fog Lamps on page 3-17. 3-9 Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows ﬂash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers will not see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and then check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-89. 3-10 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal/multifunction lever away from you. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster also will be on if the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam, pull the turn signal lever toward you. Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then release the lever to turn them off. Windshield Wipers Sedan shown, Hatchback similar Use this lever located on the right side of the steering wheel to operate the windshield wipers. The ignition must be turned to ON/RUN to operate the windshield wipers. HI (High Speed): Move the lever to this position for wiping at high speed. LO (Low Speed): Move the lever to this position for steady wiping at low speed. INT (Intermittent): Move the lever to this position to choose a delayed wiping cycle. OFF: Move the lever to this position to turn off the windshield wipers. Misting Function Move the lever toward INT for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the windshield wipers start; then let go. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band toward INT longer. Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they are frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If the blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. 3-11 Windshield Washer To wash the windshield, pull the windshield washer/wiper lever toward you with the ignition turned to ON/RUN. Rear Window Wiper/Washer (Hatchback) {CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. When the lever is released, the washers stop, but the wipers will continue to wipe for several cycles and will either stop or will resume at the speed being used previously. {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. Your vehicle may have a rear window washer/wiper. Operate the rear window washer/wiper system by pushing the windshield washer/wiper lever away from you. The wiper operates intermittently when the lever is in the ﬁrst position. Washer ﬂuid sprays onto the rear window and the wiper operates continuously when the lever is pushed to the second position. 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. 3-12 Cruise Control If your vehicle has cruise control, a speed of about 24 mph (39 km/h) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 24 mph (39 km/h). When the brakes are applied, or the clutch pedal if you have a manual transmission, the cruise control turns off. {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. The cruise control pad is located on the inboard side of the steering wheel. 1. Press the ON-OFF button to turn cruise control on. 2. Accelerate to the speed desired. 3-13 3. Press the SET button and release it. The cruise control light will come on in the instrument panel cluster to show that the cruise control is on. 4. Take your foot off the accelerate pedal. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose the cruise control is set to a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, or the clutch pedal if you have a manual transmission. This shuts off the cruise control. But it does not need to be reset. Once the vehicle is going about 24 mph (39 km/h) or more, brieﬂy press the RESUME button. The vehicle returns to the chosen speed and stays there. If the RESUME button is held longer, the vehicle keeps going faster until the button is released or the brake pedal is applied. Do not hold in the RESUME button, unless you want the vehicle to go faster. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. • Use the accelerator pedal to get to a higher speed. Press the SET button, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will now cruise at the higher speed. • Press the RESUME button. Hold it there until the desired speed is reached, and then release the button. To increase the vehicle’s speed in very small amounts, brieﬂy press the RESUME button and then release it. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. The accelerate feature only works after the cruise control is turned on by pressing the SET button. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce the vehicle’s speed while using cruise control: • Press the SET button until the lower speed desired is reached, then release it. • To slow down in very small amounts, brieﬂy press the SET button. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. 3-14 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 cruise control speed set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle’s speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle’s speed down. Applying the brake pedal will turn off the 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 two ways to turn off the cruise control: • Step lightly on the brake pedal, or press the clutch pedal, if you have a manual transmission. • Press the ON OFF button on the cruise control pad. Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased, when the cruise control or the ignition is turned off. Exterior Lamps Uplevel shown, Base similar The lever on the left side of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp band has three positions: 3(Headlamps): Turn the band to this position to turn on the headlamps, together with the following: • Taillamps • License Plate Lamp • Instrument Panel Lights • Parking Lamps The headlamps automatically turn off when the ignition key is turned to LOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY. 3-15 ;(Parking Lamps): Turn the band to this position to turn on the parking lamps, together with the taillamps, license plate lamp, and instrument panel lights. OFF: Turn the band to this position to turn all lamps off, except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Headlamps on Reminder If the driver’s door is opened while the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY with the lamps left on, a warning chime will sound. 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 when the following conditions are met: • The ignition is on. • The exterior lamp band is in OFF or in the parking lamp position. • The parking brake is released. An indicator light on instrument panel cluster will come on when the DRL system is on. When the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, parking lamps and instrument panel lights will not be illuminated unless you have turned the exterior lamps control to the parking lamp or headlamp position. The DRL system will turn off when one of the following conditions are met: • The ignition is off. • The parking brake is on. • The high-beam headlamps are on. • The low-beam headlamps are on. • The ﬂash-to-pass feature is used. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. 3-16 Fog Lamps If your vehicle has fog lamps, use them for better visibility in foggy or misty conditions. The band located on the middle of the turn signal/multifunction lever controls the fog lamps. While using the fog lamps, the ignition must be turned to ON/RUN and the low-beam headlamps or parking lamps must be on. Turn the band to ON to turn the fog lamps on. An indicator light comes on in the secondary information center on the hatchback or in the instrument panel cluster on the sedan, when the fog lamps are on. See Fog Lamp Light on page 3-53. Turn the band to OFF to turn the fog lamps off. The fog lamps will also turn off when the high-beam headlamps are turned on. When the high-beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will turn on again. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Hatchback Sedan The thumbwheel for this feature is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. Turn the thumbwheel to brighten or dim the lights. 3-17 Dome Lamp Your vehicle will have one of the following dome lamp switches. With Sunroof Without Sunroof The switches have three positions. ON: The light comes on and stays on. O(Door): The light comes on when a door is opened. The light turns off when all the doors are closed. OFF: The light remains off even when a door is opened. 3-18 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver This feature is designed to protect your vehicle’s battery against drainage from the taillamps, license plate lamps, instrument panel lights, and parking lamps. When the ignition is turned off, the power to these features will automatically turn off after 5 seconds once the driver’s door is closed. Accessory Power Outlet(s) With the accessory power outlet, you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. The accessory power outlet is located next to the parking brake on the center console. To use the outlet, remove the protective cap. When not in use, always cover the outlet with the protective cap. The accessory power outlet is operational when the ignition is turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. 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. Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer/retailer for additional information on accessory power outlets. 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. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes. Check with your dealer/retailer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: 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 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter The ashtray is located at the lower part of the center instrument panel. To remove the front ashtray for cleaning, open the ashtray fully, press in the retaining tab and pull the bin out. If you put papers, pins, or other ﬂammable 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. The cigarette lighter is located to the right of the front ashtray. To use it, turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, push the cigarette lighter in all the way and let go. When it is ready, it will pop back out. 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. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating. 3-19 Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle can be controlled with this system. Uplevel shown, Base similar, Hatchback only Clock If you have a sedan there is a digital clock located in the center of the instrument panel, above the center air outlets. When the ignition is turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, the time is displayed in the digital clock. There are three adjusting buttons for the digital clock: H (Hour): To go forward one hour, press the H button once. To go forward more than one hour, press and hold the button until the correct hour is reached. M (Minute): To go forward one minute, press the M button once. To go forward more than one minute, press and hold the button until the correct minute is reached. S (Set): To reset the time to the nearest hour, press the S button. For example, if the set button is pressed while the time is between 8:00 and 8:29, the display is set to 8:00. If this button is pressed while the time is between 8:30 and 8:59, the display is set to 9:00. After disconnecting the battery or replacing the fuse, reset the clock. If you have a hatchback there is a clock located in the Secondary Information Center (SIC), see Secondary Information Center (SIC) (Hatchback Only) on page 3-43. 3-20 Uplevel shown, Base similar, Sedan only Temperature Control: Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to manually increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. Turn the knob to the blue area for cool air and to the red area for warm air. 9(Fan): Turn the middle knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. In any setting other than off, the fan will run continuously with the ignition on. The fan must be on in order for the air conditioning compressor to run. To change the current mode, select one of the following from the right knob: Y(Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. \(Bi-Level): This mode directs about half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then directs the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. [(Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets. Some of the air will also be directed to the rear outlets. Be sure to keep the area under the front seats clear to allow the ﬂow of air to the rear compartment. The right knob can also be used to select the defog and defrost modes. Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section. ?(Recirculation): This mode keeps outside air from coming into the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside the vehicle more quickly. If your vehicle has a recirculation button (uplevel model), press the button to turn the recirculation mode on. When the button is pressed, an indicator light in the button comes on. Press the button again to return to outside air mode. 3-21 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. For quick cool down on hot days, do the following: 1. Select the vent mode. 2. Select the highest fan speed. 3. Press the A/C button. 4. Select the recirculation mode. 5. Select the coolest temperature. Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of the vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in the vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water might drip underneath the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. If your vehicle has a lever (base model), move the lever to choose the recirculation mode. Using the recirculation mode for extended periods may cause your windows to fog. If this happens, select the defrost mode. :(Outside Air): This mode brings outside air into the vehicle. If your vehicle has a recirculation button (uplevel model), press the button until the recirculation mode is turned off. Your vehicle will then return to outside air mode. If your vehicle has a lever (base model), move the lever to choose the outside air mode. A/C (Air Conditioning): If your vehicle has air conditioning, follow these steps to use the system. Start the engine and set the fan control knob to the desired speed. The air conditioning compressor does not operate when the fan control knob is in the off position. Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioning compressor on and off. When the A/C button is pressed, an indicator light in the button comes on to show that air conditioning is activated. 3-22 Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity or 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. 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. Select one of these available modes from the right knob. É (Defog): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and the ﬂoor outlets. A small amount of air is also directed to the outboard outlets for the side windows and to the instrument panel side outlets. When this mode is selected, the system runs the air-conditioning compressor. To defog the windows faster, turn the temperature control knob clockwise to the warmest setting. 1(Defrost): This mode directs the air to the windshield and the outboard outlets for the side windows. A small amount of air is also directed to the instrument panel side outlets. When this mode is selected, the system runs the air-conditioning compressor. To defrost the windows faster, turn the temperature control knob clockwise to the warmest setting. Do not drive the vehicle until all windows are clear. Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger Your vehicle may have a rear window and outside mirror defogger. This feature only works when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. Before using this feature, clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. <(Rear Window Defogger): Press this button to turn the rear window and outside mirror defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button comes to show that the feature is activated. If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, the rear window defogger will remain on until the button is pressed again or the engine is turned off. If your vehicle has air conditioning, the rear window defogger will turn off about 10 minutes after the button is pressed. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning the engine off. 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. 3-23 To change the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, use the following steps: 1. Open the glove box halfway down. 2. Grip the glove box by both the upper and lower sides and pull it out of its housing. Outlet Adjustment To open an outlet, press on its cover. Turn the cover to change the direction of the airﬂow. Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • 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 Your vehicle may have a passenger compartment air ﬁlter. It is located behind the glove box and can be accessed after removing the glove box from its housing. The ﬁlter traps most of the pollen from air entering the module. The air cleaner/ﬁlter may need to be changed periodically. 3-24 3. Remove the four screws on the knee bolster. 4. Remove the knee bolster. 5. Remove the ﬁlter cover by pressing in on the bottom retaining tab and pulling the cover down. 6. Remove the old passenger compartment air ﬁlter. 7. Then reverse the steps to install the new air ﬁlter and replace the glove box. View the air ﬂow arrows on the ﬁlter before installing to ensure the ﬁlter is installed correctly. 3-25 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages on your vehicle. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As the details show on the next few pages, some warning lights come on brieﬂy when you start the engine just to let you know they are working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on as you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous. So please get to know your vehicle’s warning lights and gages. They can be a big help. 3-26 Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using, and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically. Your vehicle’s instrument panel cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. United States Hatchback shown, Canada Hatchback similar 3-27 United States Automatic Transmission Sedan shown, Canada Manual Transmission Sedan similar 3-28 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Trip Odometer The trip odometer can record the number of miles, used in the United States, or kilometers, used in Canada, traveled for up to two trips. You can cycle between the odometer and trip odometers A and B by pressing the reset button located in the lower right area of the speedometer. By pressing the reset button, you can tell how many miles or kilometers have been recorded on either Trip A or Trip B since you last set the trip odometer back to zero. To reset each trip odometer to zero, press and hold the reset button. The reset button resets only the trip odometer that is being displayed. Each trip odometer must be reset individually. Tachometer Hatchback Sedan If you operate the engine above 6,500 rpm, The tachometer displays your engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: your vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by your warranty. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer above 6,500 rpm. 3-29 Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light The safety belt light will come on when the engine is started and stay on until the driver’s safety belt is buckled. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, the light will not come on. Safety Belt Reminder Tone If your vehicle has this feature, a tone will sound for several seconds when the engine is started to remind people to fasten their safety belts. The tone will not sound if the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-56. This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. The light should go out and the system is ready. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. 3-30 {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. The airbags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. The airbag readiness light should ﬂash for a few seconds when the engine is started. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator (Sedan) Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. United States – Sedan Canada – Sedan If you have a sedan, the airbag off symbol will be visible near the clock, located in the center of the instrument panel, during the system check. 3-31 If the off symbol is not lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) are enabled (may inﬂate). {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of the airbag(s). See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-30 for more on this, including important safety information. When you start the vehicle, the passenger airbag status indicator will light for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, if the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped). {CAUTION: If the off symbol in the passenger airbag status indicator does not come on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger’s seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag and side airbag (if equipped). A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag or airbags inﬂate. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag or airbags. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat unless the airbag or airbags have been turned off. 3-32 Charging System Light This light will come on brieﬂy when the ignition is turned on, and the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. It should go out when the engine is started. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your dealer/retailer. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner to help reduce the drain on the battery. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. United States Canada If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake does not fully release. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. 3-33 If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or the pedal may go closer to the ﬂoor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-27. {CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. Antilock Brake System Warning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light will come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF or if the light comes on, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. See your dealer/retailer. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but you do not have antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you do not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with your regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-33. The ABS warning light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition to ON/RUN. This is normal. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 3-34 Hold Mode Light If your vehicle has this feature, this light comes on when the hold mode is active. If the HOLD mode light ﬂashes, have your vehicle checked. See “Hold Mode” under Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-21 for more information. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States Sedan Canada Sedan Your vehicle has an engine coolant temperature gage. With the ignition turned to ON/RUN, this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot. It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-25. United States Hatchback Canada Hatchback 3-35 Tire Pressure Light Your vehicle has a tire pressure light. This light comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started and provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. When the Light is Solid This indicates that one or more of your tires are signiﬁcantly underinﬂated. Stop and check your tires as soon as it is safe to do so. If underinﬂated, inﬂate to the proper pressure. See Tires on page 5-50 for more information. When the Light Flashes First and Then is Solid This indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light will ﬂash for about a minute and then stay on solid for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence will repeat with every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-58 for more information. 3-36 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It makes sure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This can prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, your vehicle’s fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by your warranty. Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or replacement tires that do not match your vehicle’s original tires can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and can cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 5-3. When the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, this light comes on and should go out after a few seconds as a check to show it is working. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light also comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: • Light Flashing — A misﬁre condition has been detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. • Light On Steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. If the Light Is Flashing The following can prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: • Reduce vehicle speed. • Avoid hard accelerations. • Avoid steep uphill grades. If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps, and see your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. 3-37 If the Light Is On Steady You might be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling the Tank on page 5-7. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your vehicle’s electrical system might be wet. The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You might notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration — these conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. 3-38 If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, your dealer/retailer can check the vehicle. Your dealer/ retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced the battery or if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, your dealer/retailer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. Oil Pressure Light The oil light could also come on in three other situations: • When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test to show you it is working. The light will go out when you turn the ignition on. If it does not come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it ﬁxed right away. • If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. This is normal. If your vehicle has low engine oil pressure, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving. This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it ﬁxed immediately by your dealer/retailer. {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. 3-39 Fog Lamp Light Highbeam On Light If your vehicle has this feature, the fog lamps light will come on when the fog lamps are in use. This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 3-17 for more information. Cruise Control Light If your vehicle has cruise control, this light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-10 for more information. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light This light turns on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps are on. The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 3-13 for more information. See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 3-16 for more information. 3-40 Door Ajar Light The door ajar light will come on whenever a door is opened, regardless of the ignition position. If the key is in the ignition while the driver’s door is open, you will also hear a warning chime. Fuel Gage United States Sedan Canada Sedan Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. When the tank nears empty, the low fuel warning light will come on. You still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. See Low Fuel Warning Light on page 3-42 for more information. United States Hatchback Canada Hatchback 3-41 Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: • At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to ﬁll the tank. • The indicator moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. • The gage goes back to empty when you turn off the ignition. Low Fuel Warning Light This light comes on when the vehicle is low on fuel. The low fuel warning light comes on when there is approximately 1.7 gallons (6.0 liters) of fuel remaining in the tank. To turn the light off, add fuel to the fuel tank. See Filling the Tank on page 5-7. 3-42 Secondary Information Center (SIC) Secondary Information Center (SIC) (Hatchback Only) United States shown, Canada similar The Secondary Information Center (SIC) displays some of the warning lights and indicators. The SIC is located in the center of the instrument panel, above the center air outlets. The digital clock is also located in the center of the SIC. See Clock (Hatchback Only) on page 3-44 and Instrument Panel Overview on page 3-4 for more information. 3-43 Clock (Hatchback Only) Your vehicle has a digital clock. The clock is located in the secondary instrument cluster on the center of the instrument panel, above the center air outlets. When the ignition is turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, the time is displayed in the digital clock. There are two adjusting buttons for the digital clock: H (Hour): To go forward one hour, press the H button once. To go forward more than one hour, press and hold the button until the correct hour is reached. M (Minute): To go forward one minute, press the M button once. To go forward more than one minute, press and hold the button until the correct minute is reached. After disconnecting the battery or replacing the fuse, reset the clock. Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light The safety belt light will come on and stay on until the driver’s safety belt is buckled. This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition as a check to show you it is working. 3-44 Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the Secondary Information Center (SIC), which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-56. This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on or ﬂashes when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away by your dealer/retailer. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. The airbags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. The airbag readiness light should ﬂash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition to ON/RUN. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 3-45 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator (Hatchback) Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. United States – Hatchback Canada – Hatchback If you have a hatchback, the airbag off symbol will be visible in the Secondary Information Center (SIC) during the system check. When you start the vehicle, the passenger airbag status indicator will light for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, if the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped). 3-46 {CAUTION: If the off symbol in the passenger airbag status indicator does not come on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger’s seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag and side airbag (if equipped). A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag or airbags inﬂate. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag or airbags. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat unless the airbag or airbags have been turned off. If the off symbol is not lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) are enabled (may inﬂate). {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of the airbag(s). See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-30 for more on this, including important safety information. Charging System Light The charging system light will come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition, and the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. Then it should go out when the engine is started. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your dealer/retailer. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. 3-47 Antilock Brake System Warning Light Hold Mode Light If your vehicle has this feature, this light comes on when the hold mode is active. If the HOLD mode light ﬂashes, have your vehicle checked. See “Hold Mode” under Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-21 for more information. For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light will come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If it does not come on have your vehicle serviced. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. If the light comes on, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. See your dealer/retailer. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but you do not have antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you do not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with your regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-33. 3-48 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It makes sure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This can prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, your vehicle’s fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by your warranty. If you keep driving your vehicle with Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or replacement tires that do not match your vehicle’s original tires can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and can cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 5-3. When the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, this light comes on and should go out after a few seconds as a check to show it is working. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light also comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: • Light Flashing — A misﬁre condition has been detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. • Light On Steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. 3-49 If the Light Is Flashing The following can prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: • Reduce vehicle speed. • Avoid hard accelerations. • Avoid steep uphill grades. If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps, and see your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. If the Light Is On Steady You might be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling the Tank on page 5-7. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your vehicle’s electrical system might be wet. The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. 3-50 Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You might notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration — these conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, your dealer/retailer can check the vehicle. Your dealer/ retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced the battery or if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, your dealer/retailer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. 3-51 Oil Pressure Light If your vehicle has low engine oil pressure, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving. {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it ﬁxed immediately by your dealer/retailer. The oil light could also come on in three other situations: • When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test to show you it is working. The light will go out when you turn the ignition on. If it does not come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it ﬁxed right away. • If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. This is normal. 3-52 Fog Lamp Light Door Ajar Light If your vehicle has this feature, the fog lamps light will come on when the fog lamps are in use. The door ajar light will come on whenever a door is opened, regardless of the ignition position. The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 3-17 for more information. Cruise Control Light If your vehicle has cruise control, this light comes on whenever you set the cruise control. The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 3-13 for more information. If the key is in the ignition while the driver’s door is open, you will also hear a warning chime. 3-53 Audio System(s) Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself with its features. {CAUTION: This system provides you with far greater access to audio stations and song listings. Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be injured or killed. Always keep your eyes on the road and your mind on the drive — avoid engaging in extended searching while driving. Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe driving. See Defensive Driving on page 4-2. Here are some ways in which you can help avoid distraction while driving. While your vehicle is parked: • Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. • Familiarize yourself with its operation. • Set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite radio stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them. Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer/retailer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. If sound equipment can be added, it is very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio, or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added. 3-54 AM-FM Radio (Single Display, Base Level) Playing the Radio O (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on or off. u (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. VOL will appear on the display. Finding a Station AM/FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM. The display will show the selection. p (Tune): Turn this knob to select radio stations. t u (Scan): Press this knob until SCAN ﬂashes on the display, then press either the up or the down arrow buttons to determine the direction for the radio to scan the stations. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press either arrow button again to stop scanning. The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. Setting Preset Stations Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM) can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM/FM to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons for longer than two seconds. Ch will appear on the display when the station has been set. Whenever that numbered pushbutton is pressed, the station that was set will return. 5. Repeat the Steps 1 through 4 for each pushbutton. 3-55 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) f (Bass/Treble): Press this button until BAS appears on the display. Then turn the volume knob to increase or to decrease the bass. The display will show the bass level. Press this button until TRE appears on the display. Then turn the volume knob to increase or to decrease the treble. The display will show the treble level. If a station is weak or noisy, decrease the treble. Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) f (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press this button until BAL appears on the display. Then turn the volume knob to increase or to decrease the balance between the right and the left speakers. The display will show the balance level. To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, press this button until FAD appears on the display. Then turn the volume knob to increase or to decrease the fade between the front and the rear speakers. The display will show the fade level. 3-56 AM-FM Radio (Double Display, Base Level) Playing the Radio O (Power/Volume): Press and release this knob to turn the system on. Press and hold this knob for more than two seconds to turn the system off. Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume. When the system is on, press and release this knob to mute the system. Press and release this knob again to turn the sound back on. The previous volume setting is maintained whenever the radio is turned on. The volume can be adjusted by using the volume knob. Finding a Station AM/AUX: Press this button to play an AM station while a portable audio device is playing. Press this button again and the system will begin playing audio from the connected portable audio player. If a portable audio player is not connected, “no input device found” will be displayed. FM: Press this button to switch between FM1 or FM2. The display will show the selection. ¦¥ SEEK: Press the up or down SEEK arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there. The radio will only seek stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. ¦¥ TUNE: Press the up or down TUNE arrow to go to the next or to the previous radio station. SCAN: Push and release this button to scan radio stations. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Push this button again to stop scanning. The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. Setting Preset Stations Up to 36 stations (six FM1, six FM2, six FM-A and six AM1, six AM2, six AM-A), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM/AUX to select AM1, AM2, or AM-A. Press FM to select FM1, FM2 or FM-A.

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