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injured. After installing the roof panel, always check that it is firmly attached by pushing up on the underside of the panel. Check now and then to be sure the roof panel is firmly in place.

4. Gently lower the roof panel onto the carpeted ledge. Then, pull each release rearward and upward to place the storage pins into the holes of the roof panel.

5. Gently lift and lower the roof panel to be sure it is

locked into place.

NOTICE:

To avoid damage to the roof panel, paint and weatherstripping, do not drop or rest it on its edges.

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1. Check to be sure that the front handles and rear latch

on the ceiling are in their opened positions before attempting to install the roof panel.

2. If the roof panel is stored in the rear area, grasp it with your right hand at the middle edge near the seatbacks, and with your left hand at the middle of the edge closest to you. Reverse the steps described previously under “Storing the Roof Panel.”

3. Remove the roof panel from the storage compartment. 4. In most cases, it is easier to install the removable

roof with two people rather than one. Place the roof panel over the vehicle.

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5. Position the rear edge of the roof panel to the

weatherstrip on the back of the roof opening (A). Then align the pins at the rear of the roof panel weatherstrip with the receiving cup in the body weatherstrip (B). Gently lower the front edge of the roof panel to the front of the body opening (C).

6. Turn the front handles toward the side doors to the

closed position.

7. Hook the rear latch by pushing the lever up to the

locked position.

8. Grasp and tug the roof panel up and down and

side-to-side to make sure the roof panel is securely installed.

When lowering and raising the convertible top, you will use the following:

Convertible Top (Option) The following procedures explain the proper operation of the convertible top.

NOTICE:

Certain automatic car washes may cause damage to the vehicle. The top fabric can be damaged by top cleaning brushes.

For care and cleaning of the convertible top, see “Cleaning Your Convertible Top” in the Index.

A. Front Edge of the Convertible Top B. Rear Edge of the Convertible Top C. Storage Compartment Lid

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Lowering the Convertible Top

NOTICE:

Don’t leave the convertible out with the top down for any long periods of time. The sun and rain can damage the seat material and other things inside the vehicle.

1. Set the parking brake firmly. Shift an automatic

transmission into PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission into REVERSE (R).

2. Turn the ignition key to OFF. Lower both sun visors

and turn them toward the door glass.

NOTICE:

Before lowering the convertible top into the storage area, be sure there are no objects in the way of the folded, stored top. The weight of a stored top on items in the storage area may cause the convertible top back glass to break.

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3. Unlock the front of the convertible top by lowering the latch handles and turning them inward. Push the latch handles back to the up position.

4. Lift upward on the front edge (A) of the convertible top off of the windshield frame. Then lift upward on the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to be vertical off the storage compartment lid (C). The front edge (A) and rear edge (B) should be straight up and down.

5. Tilt the driver’s seatback forward and press the

storage compartment release button located on the underside of the storage compartment lid (C) behind the driver’s seat. Then raise the storage compartment lid (C). While attempting to raise the lid, if the lid does not release and you hear three chimes, check to make sure the trunk lid is closed. Also, the lid will not release if the alarm is turned on or the trunk lid is open. After pressing the release button, the driver’s and passenger’s door glass should retract to the full-down position.

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If the vehicle has lost battery power, you can still open the storage compartment lid (C) using the manual release cable.

The cable is located underneath the carpeting behind the driver’s and passenger’s seats, in the center of the vehicle. When using the manual release, you must first open the doors to prevent damage to the seals. To access the cable, lift and pull back the carpeting. Then pull the cable to release the storage compartment lid if needed.

NOTICE:

Be sure that the rear edge (B) of the convertible top is in the full-down position before lowering the top into the storage compartment or damage to the top may occur.

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6. Push forward on the front edge (A) of the convertible

top to allow the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to be moved to its full-down position.

7. Then move the top rearward to its fully-stored position. 8. After the top is stored, apply one even push on the

center of the front edge (A) of the convertible top to assure that the top is fully retracted.

9. Close the storage compartment lid (C) by closing

with a swift, firm motion.

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Raising the Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake firmly and shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission into REVERSE (R). Lower both windows and sun visors and turn the ignition key to OFF.

(After pressing the release button, the driver and passenger door glass should retract to the full-down position, if they have not already been lowered.)

3. Pull the top up by firmly gripping the front edge (A) of the convertible top with your hand and applying a brisk, firm upward and forward motion to get the top in the full-up position.

2. Tilt the driver’s seat forward and press the storage

compartment release button, or use the manual release cable if battery power has been lost. Lift the storage compartment lid (C).

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4. Lift the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to its full-up position by first raising the front edge (A).

5. Close the storage compartment lid (C) by closing

with a swift, firm motion.

6. Lower the rear edge (B) of the convertible top

by first slightly pushing the front edge (A) of the convertible top forward.

7. Push the front edge (A) of the convertible top

down from the outside of the vehicle, or pull the front edge (A) of the convertible top down from the center pull-down handle located in the inside of the vehicle.

8. Turn the latches outward to secure the top in the

up position.

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The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System

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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:

A. Instrument Panel Brightness Control B. Head-Up Display Controls (Option) C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever D. Driver Information Center (DIC)

(Located in the Instrument Cluster)

E. Instrument Panel Cluster F. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever G. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons H. Hazard Warning Flasher Button I. Center Air Vents J. Audio System K. Comfort Controls L. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped) M. Remote Hatch Release Button (Coupe) or

Remote Trunk Release Button (Convertible/Z06)

N. Ignition Switch

O. Shift Lever (Automatic Shown) P. Traction Control System (TCS) Button/Active Handling Button

Q. Accessory Power Outlet

(Located in the Center Console)

R. Selective Real Time Damping (Option) S. Air Bag Off Light T. Instrument Panel Cupholder U. Remote Fuel Door Release Button

(Located in the Center Console)

V. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter W. Parking Brake X. Glove Box Y. Instrument Panel Fuse Block

(Located behind the Toe-Board)

Z. Air Bag Off Switch (Located in Glove Box)

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Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster and Driver Information Center (DIC) are designed to let you know at a glance how the vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you have left and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. The instrument panel cluster indicator warning lights, gages and DIC messages are explained on the following pages.

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Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Fuel will shut off at about 6200 rpm (6500 rpm for Z06). If you continue to drive your vehicle at the fuel shut off rpm, you could damage your engine. Be sure to operate your vehicle below the fuel shut off rpm or reduce your rpm quickly when the fuel shuts off.

Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). There is only one scale for mph and km/h. When you press the E/M (English/metric) button on the Driver Information Center (DIC), the cluster will calculate the proper speed and move the needle to the correct position. Either the MPH or the km/h telltale will illuminate, depending on which measurement you choose. To read the odometer with the ignition off, turn on the parking lamps. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. The mileage total of the new odometer will be set to the original miles (kilometers) of the old odometer. See your dealer if a new odometer must be replaced in your vehicle.

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Warning Lights, Gages and Messages This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. 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 your 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 you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they’re 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’s a problem with your vehicle.

When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when 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 warning lights and gages. They’re a big help. Your vehicle may also have a driver information center that works along with the warning lights and gages. See “Driver Information Center” in the Index. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled.

The safety belt light will also come on and stay on until the driver’s belt is buckled.

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Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows a deployed air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see “Air Bag” in the Index.

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 air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.

CAUTION:

If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the air bag system may not be working properly. The air bags 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 air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle.

The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.

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Air Bag Off Light When you turn the passenger’s air bag off, this light will come on and stay on to remind you that the air bag has been turned off. This light will go off when you turn the air bag back on again. See “Air Bag Off Switch” in the Index for more on this, including important safety information.

CAUTION:

If the passenger’s air bag is turned off for a person who isn’t in a risk group identified by the national government, that person won’t have the extra protection of an air bag. In a crash, the air bag wouldn’t be able to inflate and help protect the person sitting there. Don’t turn off the passenger’s air bag unless the person sitting there is in a risk group identified by the national government. See “Air Bag Off Switch” in the Index for more on this, including important safety information.

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CAUTION:

If the air bag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the air bag, it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system. The passenger’s air bag could inflate even though the switch is off. If this ever happens, don’t let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of a passenger air bag risk group sit in the passenger’s position (for example, don’t secure a rear-facing child restraint in your vehicle) until you have your vehicle serviced.

Voltmeter

When the key is in ON with the engine not running, the voltmeter shows the voltage output of your battery. When the engine is running, it shows the voltage output of the charging system.

The reading will change as the rate of charge changes (with engine speed, for example), but if the voltmeter reads at 9 volts or below, your instrument panel cluster and other systems may shut down. The Driver Information Center (DIC) will read LOW VOLTAGE when your vehicle is at 10 volts or below. Have it checked right away. Driving with the voltmeter reading at 10 volts or below could drain your battery and disable your vehicle.

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Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well.

This light should come on when you turn the ignition key to START. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.

If this warning light stays on after you start the engine, the parking brake may still be set or there could be a brake problem. Refer to “Parking Brake” in the Index to see if it is set. If the parking brake is not set, have your brake system inspected right away.

If the light comes on while you are driving and you have a LOW BRAKE FLUID message showing on the DIC, 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” in the Index.

CAUTION:

Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake warning light is on. Driving with the brake warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.

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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal.

If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. Or, if the light comes on when you’re driving, 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’re driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this section. Also see “Service ABS” under “Driver Information Center (DIC) Messages” in the Index. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.

Traction Control System (TCS) Light

This light should come on briefly as you start the engine. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.

If it stays on, or comes on and the DIC shows a SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM message when you’re driving, there’s a problem with your TCS system and your vehicle needs service. When this light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. If the driver turns off the Traction Control System by pressing the button on the console, the TCS system light will come on and the TRACTION SYSTEM OFF message will show on the DIC.

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Active Handling System Light The Active Handling System light will come on briefly as you start the engine. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. The light will also come on while the system warms up and the ACT HNDLING WARMING UP message will be displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC).

If the light stays on or comes on while you are driving, a chime sounds and a SERVICE ACTIVE HNDLG message appears on the DIC, there is a problem with your Active Handling System and your vehicle needs service.

The driver can acknowledge this message by pressing the RESET button. When the SERVICE ACTIVE HNDLG message is displayed, the Active Handling System will not assist you in controlling the vehicle. You should have the system serviced as soon as possible. Adjust your driving accordingly. When the system is working, you will see the ACTIVE HANDLING message displayed in the DIC. You may also feel or hear the system working. This is normal. If the driver turns off the Active Handling System by pressing the button on the console, the Active Handling System light will come on, a chime will sound, and the TRAC/ACT HNDLG OFF message will be displayed in the DIC. The Traction Control System will also be turned off. See “Driver Information Center Messages” in the Index for more information. If the Active Handling System and the Traction Control System are off, pressing the console button momentarily will turn both systems on. The DIC will display the TRAC/ACT HNDLG ON message, the instrument cluster light will be off, and a chime will sound. See “Driver Information Center Messages” in the Index for more information.

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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)

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This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area, your engine is too hot. This 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. (The larger tic marks are in increments of 30_ below 220_F (104_C) and in increments of 10_ above 220_F (104_C).) See “Engine Overheating” in the Index for more information.

Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems.

This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure 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 a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.

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This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: D Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been

detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required.

D Light On Steady -- An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required.

NOTICE:

If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty.

NOTICE:

Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause the CHECK ENGINE light to come on. Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test.

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If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: D Reducing vehicle speed. D Avoiding hard accelerations. D Avoiding 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 drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service.

If the Light Is On Steady You may 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 Your Tank” in the Index. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow 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 electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off.

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Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See “Fuel” in the Index. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may 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 may 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, have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed.

Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may 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 in order 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 your battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This may 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, see your dealer or qualified service center to prepare the vehicle for inspection.

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Engine Oil Pressure Gage

The engine oil pressure can also be displayed using the GAGES button on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “Driver Information Center” in the Index.

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The engine oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) or kPa (kilopascals) when the engine is running. Oil pressure should be 20 to 80 psi (140 to 550 kPa). In certain situations such as long, extended idles on hot days, it could read as low as 6 psi (40 kPa) and still be considered normal. It may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the shaded area show the normal operating range. Readings in the shaded area tell you that the engine is low on oil, or that you might have some other oil problem. See “Engine Oil” in the Index.

CAUTION:

Don’t 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:

Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty.

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Security Light

Fuel Gage

This light comes on to remind you to arm your theft-deterrent system. If it comes on and stays on when your ignition is on, there may be a problem with your theft-deterrent system.

See “Theft-Deterrent System” and “PASS-Key System” in the Index. Check Gages Warning Light

This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your gages to see if they are in the warning areas.

This light can come on for the following reasons: D Low Oil Pressure D High Coolant Temperature D High or Low Battery Voltage D Low Fuel Level

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Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on.

When the needle approaches the red zone, RESERVE FUEL will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. When the needle approaches the E, LOW FUEL will appear on the display. At this time, you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. Press RESET to acknowledge a DIC message(s). Pressing RESET will also turn off a DIC message but the LOW FUEL message will come on again in 10 minutes if you have not added fuel to the vehicle.

Here are five things that some owners ask about. All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage. D At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before

the gage reads F (full).

D It takes more (or less) fuel to fill up than the gage reads. For example, the gage reads half full, but it took more (or less) than half of the tank’s capacity to fit it.

You can use the Driver Information Center (DIC) to display more detailed fuel information. Each time you press FUEL, one of the following will appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC). D AVERAGE: The fuel economy calculated for the current tank of fuel, or since you last reset the display.

D INST (Instant): The fuel economy calculated

for your current driving conditions.

D The gage pointer may move while cornering,

braking or speeding up.

D RANGE: The distance you can drive

before refueling.

D The gage may not indicate E (empty) when the

ignition is turned off.

D The gage reading may change slightly within the

first several minutes after starting the vehicle.

D BLANK: The fuel gage is displayed alone. You should reset the fuel information display every time you refuel. To reset the display, press FUEL until AVERAGE appears. Then, press RESET on the Driver Information Center (DIC).

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Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display information about how your vehicle is functioning, as well as warning messages if a system problem is detected. The DIC display area is located in the instrument panel cluster below the speedometer and tachometer, directly above the steering column. The following buttons are located on the DIC control panel which is located to the right of the instrument panel cluster.

1 FUEL: Press this button to display fuel information such as fuel economy and range. 2 GAGES: Use this button to display gage information like oil pressure and temperature, coolant temperature, automatic transmission fluid temperature, battery voltage and front/rear tire pressures. 3 TRIP: Use this button to display your total and trip miles, the elapsed time function, your average speed and the engine oil life. 4 OPTIONS: This button allows you to choose personal options that are available on your vehicle, depending on the options your vehicle is equipped with, such as security, door locks, easy entry seats and language. 5 E/M (English/Metric): Use this button to change the display between English and metric units. RESET: This button, used along with the other buttons, will reset system functions and turn off or acknowledge messages on the Driver Information Center (DIC). At the top of the DIC control buttons is a light sensor. Be sure not to block the sensor or your lighting functions may be disrupted.

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1 FUEL The FUEL button displays average fuel economy and instantaneous fuel economy calculated for your specific driving conditions and range.

DIC Controls and Displays Turn on the system by turning the ignition to ON. When you turn on the ignition, the DIC will be in the mode last displayed when the engine was turned off. Each DIC button allows you to scroll through a menu. A blank page ends each menu. If a problem is detected, a diagnostic message will appear on the display. Press RESET to acknowledge any current warning or service messages. The following pages will show the messages you can see on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display by pressing the DIC buttons.

Press the FUEL button to display average fuel economy, such as: D AVERAGE 20.1 MPG or D AVERAGE 5.3 L/100 km

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The average fuel economy is viewed as a long-term approximation of your overall driving conditions. If you press RESET in this mode while you’re driving, the system will begin figuring fuel economy from that point in time. Press FUEL again to display instantaneous fuel economy, such as: D INST. 20.1 MPG or D INST. 5.3 L/100 km Press FUEL again to display the range, such as: D RANGE 20 MI or D RANGE 32 km The range calculates the remaining distance you can drive without refueling. It’s based on fuel economy and the fuel remaining in the tank. If the range is lower than 30 miles (48 km), the display will read RANGE LOW. The fuel economy data used to determine fuel range is an average of recent driving conditions. As your driving conditions change, this data is gradually updated. Resetting the fuel range causes the fuel economy data to be updated immediately. Press RESET to reset the fuel range.

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2 GAGES The GAGES button allows you to scroll through the functions listed below when you press it.

Press the GAGE button to display the oil pressure, such as: D OIL PRESSURE 40 PSI or D OIL PRESSURE 276 kPa

Press the GAGE button again to display the oil temperature, such as: D OIL TEMP 234 _F or D OIL TEMP 112 _C Press the GAGE button again to display the coolant temperature, such as: D COOLANT TEMP 123 _F or D COOLANT TEMP 51 _C Press the GAGE button again to display the automatic transmission fluid temperature, such as: D TRANS FLUID 123 _F or D TRANS FLUID 51 _C

Press the GAGE button again to display the battery voltage, such as: D BATTERY VOLTS 13.5
Press the GAGE button again to display the tire pressure for the front tires (except Z06), such as: D FRONT L34 R33 PSI or D FRONT L234 R228 kPa Press the GAGE button again to display the tire pressure for the rear tires (except Z06), such as: D REAR L34 R33 PSI or D REAR L234 R228 kPa Tire pressure is not available until the vehicle has reached a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or more.

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3 TRIP The TRIP button allows you to scroll through the functions listed below when you press it.

Odometer The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles or kilometers. Press the TRIP button to display odometer readings such as: D ODOMETER 12345 MI or D ODOMETER 20008 km

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Without the keys in the ignition, you can also display the odometer by turning on the parking lamps.

Trip Odometers There are two trip odometers. Press the TRIP button and TRIP A will be displayed. Press it again and TRIP B will be displayed. TRIP A could be used to track the distance to a destination. TRIP B could be used to track maintenance periods. D TRIP A 130.5 MI or D TRIP A 209.9 km D TRIP B 300.5 MI or D TRIP B 483.5 km The trip odometers can be reset by pressing the RESET button on the DIC. Both of the trip odometers can be used simultaneously.

Miles Since Last Ignition Feature You can also display number of miles (kilometers) driven since you last started the vehicle if you press and hold the RESET button for two seconds, then release. The miles (or kilometers) since the last ignition cycle will be set into the trip odometer.

Elapsed Time Press the TRIP button until ELAP. TIME is displayed, such as ELAP. TIME 00:00:00.00. When the ignition is in ON, the Driver Information Center (DIC) can be used as a stopwatch. The display can show hours, minutes, seconds and hundredths of a second. The elapsed time indicator will record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds, then it will reset to zero and continue counting. (Hundredths are shown up to 59 minutes, 59 seconds and 99 hundredths). The display appears as ELAP. TIME 00:00:00.00 in the elapsed time function. You can start or stop the elapsed time by pressing RESET. To reset the elapsed time to zero, stop the timer by pressing RESET. Then press and hold RESET until ELAP. TIME 00:00:00.00 appears in the DIC.

Average Speed Press the TRIP button until the average speed is displayed, such as: D AVERAGE SPEED 62 MPH or D AVERAGE SPEED 100 km/h Press reset in this mode to start calculating the average speed. Press and hold RESET to clear.

Engine Oil Life Press the TRIP button until the engine oil life is displayed, such as OIL LIFE REMAIN 89%. This is an estimate of the engine oil’s remaining useful life. It will show 99% when the system is reset after an oil change. It will alert you to change your oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. When the remaining oil life is low, the system will alert you with the message CHANGE OIL SOON. When the oil life is down to zero, you will receive the message CHANGE OIL NOW. Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It can’t be reset accurately until the next oil change. To reset the system, see “How to Reset the Change Oil Soon Message” in the Index. Also, see “Engine Oil, When to Change” and “Maintenance Schedule” in the Index.

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4 OPTIONS This button allows you to choose personal options that may be available on your vehicle, depending on the options your vehicle is equipped with. Some of these functions work along with the remote keyless entry transmitter. When returning to the options menu, the first item of the options list will always be displayed, not the one you were last in when you changed buttons.

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The following are the options listed under the OPTIONS button:

Twilight (Optional in United States, Standard in Canada) Press the OPTIONS button until TWILIGHT - OFF appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following selections: D TWILIGHT - ON D TWILIGHT - OFF If you choose TWILIGHT - ON, press the OPTIONS button again to display DELAY TIME 1 2 in the DIC. Use the OPTIONS button to switch between delay time 1 and 2. You can increase the delay time by pressing button 1 (1 FUEL) or decrease the time by pressing button 2 (2 GAGES). Each bar is equal to 12 seconds.

Lock and Arm Press the OPTIONS button until LOCK & ARM appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following selections: D LOCK & ARM - OFF D LOCK & ARM - HORN ONLY D LOCK & ARM - LIGHTS ONLY D LOCK & ARM - HORN & LIGHTS

If you choose LOCK & ARM - OFF, you will receive no security feedback when locking or unlocking your vehicle. If you choose LOCK & ARM - HORN ONLY, only the horn will chirp to let you know when your alarm system has armed when locking your vehicle. If you choose LOCK & ARM - LIGHTS ONLY, only your exterior lamps will flash to let you know when your alarm system has armed when locking your vehicle. If you choose LOCK & ARM - HORN & LIGHTS, the horn will chirp and the exterior lamps will flash briefly to let you know the system has armed when locking your vehicle.

Alarm Press the OPTIONS button until ALARM appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following selections: D ALARM-HORN D ALARM HORN & LIGHTS

If you choose ALARM-HORN, the horn will sound during an alarm. If you choose ALARM HORN & LIGHTS, the horn will sound and the interior and exterior lamps will flash during an alarm.

Approach Lights Press the OPTIONS button until APPROACH LIGHTS appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following choices: D APPROACH LIGHTS ON D APPROACH LIGHTS OFF If you choose APPROACH LIGHTS ON, the fog lamps, front turn signal, rear back-up and courtesy lamps will come on for 30 seconds when you press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter. This will occur only when it is dark outside. APPROACH LIGHTS OFF turns off this option. See “Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System” in the Index for more information.

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Auto Lock Press the OPTIONS button until AUTO LOCK appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following choices: D AUTO LOCK ON D AUTO LOCK OFF If you choose AUTO LOCK ON, both doors will automatically lock when the vehicle exceeds 10 mph (16 km/h) in a manual transmission. In a vehicle with an automatic transmission, both doors will automatically lock when you move the shift lever out of PARK (P). Choose AUTO LOCK OFF to turn this option off.

Auto Unlock The AUTO UNLOCK will be available only if AUTO LOCK is set to ON as described previously. Press the OPTIONS button until AUTO UNLOCK appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following choices: D AUTO UNLOCK DRIVER D AUTO UNLOCK BOTH D AUTO UNLOCK OFF If you choose AUTO UNLOCK DRIVER, the driver’s door will automatically unlock when you turn the vehicle off and pull the key out of the ignition. Choose AUTO UNLOCK BOTH, and both doors will automatically unlock when you turn the vehicle off and pull the key out of the ignition. AUTO UNLOCK OFF turns off this option.

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Easy Entry The easy entry feature will only be available if the vehicle is equipped with the memory option. Press the OPTIONS button until SEAT EASY ENTRY appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following choices: D SEAT EASY ENTRY ON D SEAT EASY ENTRY OFF If you choose SEAT EASY ENTRY ON, when you turn the ignition off and remove the key, the seat will automatically move back and the telescopic steering wheel (if equipped) will return to its full-forward position for an easy exit or an easy entrance when returning to the vehicle. SEAT EASY ENTRY OFF turns off this option. Languages You can select which language the DIC will display its messages. Press the OPTIONS button until the word LANGUAGES appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following choices: D LANGUAGE ENGLISH D LANGUAGE FRENCH D LANGUAGE GERMAN D LANGUAGE SPANISH

Blank Page There is a blank page at the end of the OPTIONS menu. When the blank page is displayed, you can access the following items: FOB TRAINING: This option allows you to match the RKE transmitter(s) to your vehicle. You can access this option by pressing and holding RESET for three seconds while you are on the blank page at the end of the OPTIONS menu. The message FOB TRAINING will be displayed. See “Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle” in the Index for more information. TIRE TRAINING (Except Z06): The Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) operates with battery-powered sensors that are located inside the valve stems on each tire. Each sensor has a unique ID code so the vehicle knows the tire location of the sensor. When the vehicle reaches a speed of greater than 15 mph (24 km/h), the sensors begin to send the tire pressure readings to a receiver inside the vehicle. These readings are displayed when using the GAGES button on the DIC. If you are unable to display your tire pressures while the vehicle speed is greater than 15 mph (24 km/h), you may need to have your sensor ID codes learned by the vehicle. See your dealer.

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DIC Warnings and Messages The following messages and warnings may appear in the DIC display. The DIC display area is located in the instrument panel cluster below the speedometer and tachometer, directly above the steering column. You may receive more than one message at a time. Messages will appear one behind the other. To acknowledge a message and remove it from the display, press RESET. You may scroll through the messages that may have been sent at the same time. The message center is continuously updated with the vehicle performance status. ABS ACTIVE (Anti-Lock Brake System Active): When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, the ABS ACTIVE message will be displayed. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. The message will stay on for a few seconds after the system stops adjusting brake pressure.

ACT HNDLG - WARMING UP: When you first start your vehicle (especially during cold winter weather), and begin to drive away (up to 6 mph (10 km/h)), the message ACT HNDLG - WARMING UP may be displayed in the DIC, the instrument panel cluster light will be on, and a chime will sound. This is normal. You can acknowledge this message by pressing the RESET button. The Active Handling System performance is affected until the next message WARM UP COMPLETE is displayed in the DIC. During hot or cold temperature conditions, this message may be displayed in the DIC after exceeding 12 mph (20 kph) for 30 seconds. The Active Handling System is off until the WARM UP COMPLETE message is displayed. WARM UP COMPLETE: If you receive this message and hear a chime, the system has completed the functional check of the Active Handling System.

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TRAC/ACT HNDLG - ON: If the Traction Control and Active Handling Systems are off, depressing the Active Handling System console button momentarily will turn both systems on. The message TRAC/ACT HNDLG - ON will be displayed temporarily in the DIC, the instrument panel cluster light will be off and a chime will sound. TRAC/ACT HNDLG - OFF: By pressing the Active Handling System console button briefly, the driver can turn the Traction Control and Active Handling Systems off. The message TRAC/ACT HNDLG - OFF will be displayed in the DIC, the instrument panel cluster light will be on and a chime will sound. You can acknowledge this message by pressing the RESET button. The anti-lock brake systems remains on with the Traction Control and Active Handling Systems off. You should adjust your driving accordingly. COMPETITIVE DRIVING: When the Competitive Driving mode is selected, this message will be displayed in the DIC. The instrument panel cluster light will not be on when the Competitive Driving mode is selected. The Traction Control System will not be operating while in the Competitive Driving mode. You should adjust your driving accordingly.

SERVICE ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System): If the SERVICE ABS message is displayed when you are driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the message stays on, or comes back on again while you are driving, your vehicle is in need of service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with your brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this section. If the SERVICE ABS message is being displayed, your traction control system and the optional active handling system will also be disabled. The driver information center will scroll three messages: SERVICE ABS, SERVICE TRACTION SYS and SERVICE ACTIVE HNDLG, and the instrument cluster car icon will be illuminated. The driver can acknowledge these messages by pressing the reset button three times. When the service message is displayed the computer controlled systems will not assist the driver and you should have the system repaired as soon as possible. Adjust your driving accordingly.

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SERVICE COLUMN LOCK (Manual Transmission Only): If the system that controls the locking and unlocking of the steering column does not work properly, have the vehicle towed to a dealer for service. PULL KEY - WAIT 10 SEC (Manual Transmission Only): If this message comes on, the steering column lock system has detected a problem while engaging the steering column lock. This message may occur when the ignition key is removed and reinserted before the steering column lock system fully locks or unlocks the steering column. To acknowledge that you have read this message, and to clear it from the display, remove the ignition key and wait 10 seconds before reinserting the key into the ignition. If you attempt to operate your vehicle without removing the key for 10 seconds, the vehicle’s fuel system will shut off when you reach 1.5 mph (2.4 km/h). If the message stays on after removing the key and waiting 10 seconds, have your vehicle taken to an authorized dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair.

LOW OIL PRESSURE: You will hear four chimes and the CHECK GAGES telltale will come on when this message is displayed. To acknowledge the warning, press the RESET button. After you press the RESET button, a message will be displayed and you will hear a chime every minute until the vehicle is serviced. If you do not press RESET, the message will remain on the digital display until the vehicle is serviced. Low oil pressure may be the result of a combination of low oil level and abrupt changes in the vehicle’s direction. When this warning is displayed, you should not operate the engine at high rpm or make fast abrupt moves. As soon as possible, you should check the oil level. See “Engine Oil” in the Index. LOW OIL LEVEL: Press RESET to acknowledge that you have read the message and to remove it from the display. The message will reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes. Once the vehicle senses a temperature change in the engine oil, the light will remain off. You will hear two chimes when this message is displayed. If this message appears after starting your engine, your engine oil level may be too low. You may need to add oil. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.

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REDUCED ENGINE POWER: You will hear chimes continuously when this message is displayed. To acknowledge that you have read the message and to remove it from the display, press RESET. The message will reappear every 15 seconds until this condition changes. If the Driver Information Center (DIC) displays the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message and the CHECK ENGINE light comes on, a noticeable reduction in the vehicle’s performance may occur. If the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed, but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime the CHECK ENGINE light stays on, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized Chevrolet dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair. Also, refer to “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” (Check Engine Light) in the Index. If the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed in combination with the COOLANT OVER TEMP message, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index.

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON: If this message appears on the DIC, there may be an electrical or another system problem with your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by your dealer if this message keeps appearing. CHARGE SYSTEM FAULT: Press RESET to acknowledge that you have read the message and to remove it from the display. The message will reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes. You will hear two chimes when this message is displayed. If this message comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose or broken drive belt or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the message on, be certain to turn off your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. TRACTION SYS ACTIVE: When your Traction Control System is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION SYS ACTIVE message will be displayed. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. The message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin.

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TRACTION SYSTEM - ON: This message is displayed when you decide to turn on the Traction Control System by pressing the switch on the console. This message will shut off automatically on its own. TRACTION SYSTEM - OFF: You will hear a single quick tone when this message is displayed. This message comes on and stays on when the Traction Control System button on the console is pressed to turn the system off. To acknowledge this message, press RESET. SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM: If the SERVICE TRACTION SYS message is displayed when you are driving, there is a problem with your Traction Control System and your vehicle is in need of service. When this message is displayed, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. The SERVICE ACTIVE HNDLG message will also be displayed and the instrument cluster car icon will also be illuminated. The driver can acknowledge both messages by pressing the reset button two times which will also turn off the instrument cluster icon. When the service messages are displayed, the computer controlled systems will not assist the driver in controlling the vehicle. Have the system repaired as soon as possible. Adjust your driving accordingly.

SERVICE RIDE CONTROL: This message is used to indicate to the driver that the Selective Real Time Damping system has detected a malfunction and that the system must be serviced. The SERVICE RIDE CONTROL message will always come on when a failure is detected by the Selective Real Time Damping system. If a fault is present in the Selective Real Time Damping system which causes the shocks to be in their full soft condition, the SERVICE RIDE CONTROL, SHOCKS INOPERATIVE and MAXIMUM 80 MPH (129 km/h) will display together. You will never get a SHOCKS INOPERATIVE and MAXIMUM SPEED 80 MPH (129 km/h) message without a SERVICE RIDE CONTROL message. SHOCKS INOPERATIVE: You will hear four chimes when this message is displayed. To acknowledge that you have read the message and to remove it from the display, press RESET. The message will reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes. This message indicates that a malfunction is present in the Selective Real Time Damping system which is causing the shocks to be in their full soft mode. This is a warning to the driver that the vehicle handling may be affected. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.

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MAXIMUM SPEED 80 MPH (129 km/h): You will hear four chimes when this message is displayed. To acknowledge the warning, press RESET. After you press RESET, a message will reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes. This message indicates that a malfunction is present in the selective real time damping system. The vehicle speed will be limited to 80 mph (129 km/h) when the shock absorber system has failed and the shocks are in their full soft mode. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. COOLANT OVER TEMP: You will hear four chimes and the CHECK GAGES telltale will come on when this message is displayed. To acknowledge the warning, press the RESET button. After you press the RESET button, a message will be displayed and you will hear a chime every minute until this condition changes. If you do not press RESET, the message will remain on the digital display until the condition changes.

If the engine coolant exceeds 255_F (124_C), this message is displayed. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off from the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. You can monitor the coolant temperature with the GAGES button on the DIC or the engine coolant gage on the instrument panel cluster. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index. REDUCE ENGINE RPM: You will hear four chimes when this message is displayed. To acknowledge the warning, press the RESET button. After you press the RESET button, a message will be displayed and you will hear a chime every minute until this condition changes. If you do not press RESET, the message will remain on the digital display until the condition changes. If the engine oil temperature exceeds 320_F (160_C), this message is displayed. You should check the engine coolant temperature and engine oil level. If your engine is too hot, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index. Your vehicle may need service, so see your dealer. You can monitor the oil temperature with the GAGES button on the DIC.

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If the HIGH TRANS TEMP message is displayed during normal vehicle operation on flat roads, your vehicle may need service. See your dealer for an inspection. SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING: If the SERVICE ACTIVE HNDLG message is displayed, there is a problem with your Active Handling System and your vehicle needs service. The instrument cluster light will also be on and a chime will sound. When this message is displayed, the system is not working. Adjust your driving accordingly. ACTIVE HANDLING: Your vehicle is equipped with a computer controlled system to assist the driver in controlling the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. You may feel or hear the system working and see the ACTIVE HANDLING message displayed in the DIC. This is normal when the system is operating. Also see “Anti-Lock Brakes” in the Index.

HIGH TRANS TEMP (Automatic Transmission Only): You will hear four chimes when this message is displayed. To acknowledge this warning, press the RESET button. After you press the RESET button, the message will be displayed every 10 minutes until the condition changes. If you do not press RESET, the message remains on the display until the condition changes. If the transmission fluid temperature rises above 270_F (132_C) or rises rapidly, this message is displayed. The transmission may shift gears or apply the torque converter clutch to reduce the fluid temperature. Driving aggressively or driving on long hills can cause the transmission fluid temperature to be higher than normal. If this message appears, you may continue to drive at a slower speed. You should also monitor the transmission fluid temperature and allow it to cool to at least 230_F (110_C). The transmission fluid temperature can be monitored with the GAGES button on the DIC. See “Automatic Transmission Fluid” in the Index. You should also check the engine coolant temperature. If it is also hot, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index.

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LOW TIRE PRESSURE: (Except Z06) You will hear two chimes when this message is displayed. To acknowledge the warning, press RESET. After you press RESET, a message will appear every 10 minutes until this condition changes. This message indicates that the pressure in one of your tires is less than 25 psi (172 kPa). Next to the LOW TIRE PRESSURE message, you can see either LF (left front), LR (left rear), RF (right front) or RR (right rear) to indicate to you which tire is low on pressure. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press RESET. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on your Tire Loading Information Label. See “Extended Mobility Tires” and “Tire Pressure Monitor” in the Index.

CAUTION:

When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or FLAT TIRE message is displayed on the Driver Information Center, your vehicle’s handling capabilities will be reduced during severe maneuvers. If you drive too fast, you could lose control of your vehicle. You or others could be injured. Don’t drive over 55 mph (90 km/h) when the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or FLAT TIRE message is displayed. Drive cautiously, and check your tire pressures as soon as you can.

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FLAT TIRE: (Except Z06) You will hear two chimes when this message is displayed followed by the message MAX SPEED 55 MPH (90 km/h). If this message appears, do not drive your vehicle above these limits. The next message to appear is REDUCED HANDLING. Adjust your driving accordingly. To acknowledge these warnings, press RESET. After you press RESET, a message will reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes. This message indicates that the pressure in one of your tires is lower than 5 psi (34 kPa). Next to the FLAT TIRE message, you can see either LF (left front), LR (left rear), RF (right front) or RR (right rear) to indicate to you which tire is flat. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press RESET. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on your Tire Loading Information Label. See “Extended Mobility Tires” and “Tire Inflation” in the Index.

CAUTION:

When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or FLAT TIRE message is displayed on the Driver Information Center, your vehicle’s handling capabilities will be reduced during severe maneuvers. If you drive too fast, you could lose control of your vehicle. You or others could be injured. Don’t drive over 55 mph (90 km/h) when the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or FLAT TIRE message is displayed. Drive cautiously, and check your tire pressures as soon as you can.

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HIGH TIRE PRESSURE - (LF, LR, RF, RR) (Except Z06): You will hear two chimes when this message is displayed. To acknowledge the warning, press RESET. After you press RESET, a message will reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes. This message indicates that the pressure in one of your tires is higher than 42 psi (290 kPa). Next to the HIGH TIRE PRESSURE message, you can see either LF (left front), LR (left rear), RF (right front) or RR (right rear) to indicate to you which tire is higher than 42 psi (290 kPa). You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press RESET. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on your Tire Loading Information Label. See “Extended Mobility Tires” and “Tire Inflation” in the Index.

SERVICE TIRE MON SYS (Except Z06): If this message comes on, a part on the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) is not working properly. If you drive your vehicle while any of the four sensors are missing or inoperable, the warning will come on in approximately 10 minutes. If all four sensors are missing, the warning will come on in approximately 15 to 20 minutes. (All the sensors would be missing, for example, if you put different wheels on your vehicle without transferring the sensors.) If the warning comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPM. See your dealer.

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Other Messages Here are more messages that you can receive on your Driver Information Center (DIC). To acknowledge a message and read another message that may have come on at the same time, press the RESET button. D BRAKE BEFORE SHIFT

(Automatic Transmissions Only)

D CHANGE OIL NOW

(See “GM Oil Life Systemt” in the Index.)

D CHANGE OIL SOON

(See “GM Oil Life Systemt” in the Index.)

D CRUISE DISENGAGED

(See “Cruise Control” in the Index.)

D CRUISE SET __ MPH (__ km/h)

(See “Cruise Control” in the Index.)

D DOOR AJAR

D ENGINE PROTECTION REDUCE ENGINE RPM D HATCH AJAR (Coupe) D HIGH VOLTAGE (See “Voltmeter” in the Index.) D LOW BRAKE FLUID

(See “Brake Fluid” in the Index.)

D LOW FUEL (See “Fuel Gage” in the Index.) D LOW VOLTAGE (See “Voltmeter” in the Index.) D LOW WASHER FLUID

(See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index.)

D RESERVE FUEL (See “Fuel Gage” in the Index.) D TONNEAU AJAR (Convertible) D TRUNK AJAR (Convertible/Z06) D UPSHIFT NOW

(See “Manual Transmission” in the Index.)

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CAUTION:

If the HUD image is too bright, or too high in your field of view, it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it’s dark outside. Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your field of view.

If your vehicle is equipped with the Head-Up Display (HUD), you can see some of the driver information that appears on your instrument panel cluster.

The information may be displayed in English or metric units and appears as an image focused out toward the front of your vehicle. The HUD consists of the following information: D Speedometer D Turn Signal Indicators D High-Beam Indicator Symbol D Tachometer D Oil, Temperature and Fuel Gages D Shift Light (Performance SHIFT Light)

This light is used for performance driving to indicate that the vehicle’s best performance level has been reached to shift the transmission into the next higher gear. The SHIFT light will display at an engine speed of about 5,750 rpm (6,250 rpm on Z06), just prior to reaching the engine fuel cut-off mode. To better understand the vehicle’s power curves, see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index.

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There are five HUD selections that you can choose to view in the HUD display. By pressing and holding the PAGE button, you can scroll through these pages in the following order: D Speed Only D Speed and Gage D Speed, Tachometer and Gage D Speed and Tachometer D Tachometer Only When you have chosen the desired HUD display, release the PAGE button. Gages can be scrolled through by tapping the PAGE button (only when a gage is displayed). The gages shown are the following: D Oil Pressure D Coolant Temperature D Fuel Level The selections that you choose will remain in the HUD display until they are changed.

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Be sure to continue scanning your displays, controls and driving environment just as you would in a vehicle without HUD. If you never look at your instrument panel cluster, you may not see something important, such as a warning light. Under important warning conditions, the CHECK GAGES icon will illuminate in the HUD. View your Driver Information Center (DIC) for more information.

The HUD controls are located to the left of the steering wheel.

To adjust the HUD so you can see it properly: 1. Start your engine and slide the HUD dimmer

control all the way up. The brightness of the HUD image is determined by the light conditions in the direction your vehicle is facing and where you have the HUD dimmer control set. If you are facing a dark object or a heavily shaded area, your HUD may anticipate that you are entering a dark area and may begin to dim. It is possible for sunlight to enter the HUD causing all of the graphics to light up. The display will return to normal when the sunlight is no longer entering the HUD.

2. Adjust the seat to a comfortable driving position.

If you change your seat position later, you may have to re-adjust your HUD.

3. Press the top or bottom of the DISPLAY switch

to center the HUD image in your view. The HUD image can only be adjusted up and down, not side-to-side.

4. Slide the dimmer control downward until the HUD image is no brighter than necessary. To turn HUD off, slide the switch to OFF.

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If the sun comes out or it becomes cloudy, you may need to adjust the HUD brightness again using the dimmer control. Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see. To change from English to metric units, push the E/M button located to the right of the steering wheel. Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove any dirt or film that reduces the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image. To clean the HUD, spray household glass cleaner on a soft, clean cloth. Wipe the HUD lens gently, then dry it. Do not spray cleaner directly on the lens because the cleaner could leak into the unit.

If the ignition is on and you can’t see the HUD image, check to see if: D Something is covering the HUD unit. D The HUD dimmer control is adjusted properly. D The HUD image is adjusted to the proper height. D Ambient light (in the direction your vehicle is

facing) is low.

D A fuse is blown. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers”

in the Index.

Keep in mind that your windshield is part of the HUD system. If you ever have to have your windshield replaced, be sure to get one that is designed for HUD or your HUD image may look blurred and out of focus.

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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.

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AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option) Theft-Deterrent Feature Understanding Radio Reception Tips About Your Audio System Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Care of Your Compact Discs Care of Your Compact Disc Player Fixed Mast Antenna (Z06) Power Mast Antenna Care (Convertible) Integrated Windshield and Rear Window Antennas (Coupe)

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Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. With these systems, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Your vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in this section. Manual Comfort Controls

Fan Knob

(Fan): The left knob controls the force of air you want. Turn the knob clockwise to increase fan speed or counterclockwise to decrease fan speed. The fan must be turned on for the air conditioning compressor to operate.

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Temperature Knob The center knob controls the temperature of the air coming through the system. Turn it counterclockwise (toward the blue area) for cooler air. Turn it clockwise (toward the red area) for warmer air.

Mode Knob The right knob selects the location of where the air will enter the vehicle.

(Vent): This setting directs most of the air through

the instrument panel outlets with a very small amount of air directed to the lower outlets.

(Bi-Level): This setting directs air into the vehicle

in two ways. Cooler air is directed toward your upper body through the instrument panel outlets, while warmer air is directed through the lower outlets.

(Floor): This setting directs most of the air through

the lower ducts to the floor area of the vehicle with some of the air also directed toward the windshield and side window vents.

(Defog): This setting divides the air between the

windshield and lower outlets with a small amount of air directed toward the side window vents. This is useful when fog appears on the windshield or side glass due to rain or snowy conditions.

(Defrost): Use this setting to quickly remove fog or

frost from the windshield. This setting directs most of the airflow to the windshield with a small amount of air directed toward the lower and side window outlets.

Mode Buttons These buttons control the air intake, the air conditioning and the rear window defogger operation.

(Outside Air): Press this button and it will bring outside air into the vehicle. The light on the button will come on when operating. Use this setting while trying to defrost or defog windows to help clear moisture.

(Recirculate): Press this button to limit the amount

of outside air entering the vehicle by recirculating most of the air inside the vehicle. The light on the button will come on when operating. This setting is helpful when you are trying to cool the air quickly or to limit odors entering the vehicle. Recirculate cannot be used while in the defrost or defog modes.

Operating the system in the recirculation mode may cause fogging of the vehicle’s windows when the weather is cold and damp. To clear the fog, switch the system to either the defog or defrost mode and increase the fan speed. To avoid re-fogging of the windows, operate the system in the outside air mode.

A/C (Air Conditioning): This button turns the

air conditioning compressor off or on under most conditions. The light on the A/C button comes on when the compressor is operating. The air conditioning does not operate at temperatures below approximately 35_F to 40_F (2_C to 4_C). The air conditioning cools and dehumidifies the air coming into the vehicle. The air conditioning cannot be turned off in defrost, as it helps to remove moisture from the vehicle. It also helps to keep the windows clear. The air conditioning may be forced off at high engine speeds or high engine oil or coolant temperatures. See “Rear Window Defogger” later in this section for more information.

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Digital Display The digital display shows readings in Fahrenheit or Celsius by pressing the E/M button (English/Metric) on the Driver Information Center (DIC). When you start the vehicle, the display will show the current fan speed, air delivery mode and the driver-set temperature for approximately five seconds and then show the outside temperature. When the system is fully in the automatic mode, the word AUTO will also appear on the display unless you are in full cold 60_F (16_C) or full hot 90_F (32_C), then the word AUTO will not display. If you have selected a manual fan speed, then the fan symbol will appear on the display. If a manual air delivery mode has been selected, the delivery mode symbol will appear on the display.

Automatic Electronic Dual Climate Control System (Option)

Your vehicle may be equipped with an automatic electronic dual climate control system. This system can automatically adjust and control temperature output, fan speed, air delivery mode, air conditioning operation and air intake. You can use the AUTO (automatic) setting or override the automatic operation with manual control settings. The set temperature will be remembered each time you turn the ignition off and restart in the same settings. You can use the memory option to recall your settings. See“Memory” in the Index.

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Driver Set Temperature Knob The DRIVER knob changes the temperature on the driver’s and passenger’s side of the vehicle. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the temperature and counterclockwise to decrease the temperature. Whenever you turn this knob, the temperature will be displayed for approximately five seconds along with the current fan speed and air delivery mode. When adjusting the temperature, start with a driver-set temperature of 73_F (23_C) until you determine your comfort zone. If you choose 60_F (16_C), the system will remain at maximum cooling and will not automatically adjust fan speed or air delivery. If you choose 90_F (32_C), the system will remain at maximum heating and will not automatically adjust fan speed or air delivery. Choosing either maximum setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. Turning the knob past either maximum setting has no effect on the operation of the system.

Passenger Temperature Offset The PASSENGER knob changes the temperature on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. When the knob is in the 12 o’clock position, the passenger’s temperature is the same as the driver’s. Turn the knob clockwise for warmer air on the passenger’s side, counterclockwise for cooler air. If the driver-set temperature is set at 60_F (16_C) or 90_F (32_C), turning the passenger knob has no effect because the system is locked at a maximum setting.

Automatic Operation Press the AUTO button to place the entire system in the automatic mode. After a five-second display of the current settings, only the word AUTO and the outside temperature will be shown on the digital display unless you are in full cold 60_F (16_C) or full hot 90_F (32_C), then the word AUTO will not display. The system will operate to achieve your comfort set temperature as quickly as possible. The AUTO control system works best with the windows up and the removable roof installed or the convertible top up.

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A Typical Cold Weather Example: Your vehicle has been parked outside overnight in cold weather (below 32_F/ 0_C) and you have set the driver temperature at 73_F (23_C) and have selected the AUTO mode. The system will automatically adjust the temperature output to maximum heating. The fan will start at a low speed. This is to avoid blowing cold air into the vehicle. The length of the delay depends on the amount of time since the engine was last started, the outside temperature and the engine coolant temperature. As the coolant warms up, the fan speed will gradually increase. Air will flow to the floor with some air to the windshield to prevent fogging under most normal conditions. As the interior of the vehicle warms up to the set temperature, the fan speed will decrease and the temperature output may become cooler. If the interior temperature continues to warm up due to heating from the sun or outside temperature increases, the system may switch to other air delivery modes (typically defog or bi-level).

A Typical Hot Weather Example: The vehicle has been parked outside all day in hot weather (above 80_F/ 27_C) and you have set the driver temperature at 73_F (23_C) and have selected the AUTO mode. The system will automatically adjust the temperature output to maximum cooling. The fan will start at a low speed momentarily to push the hot air to the floor of the vehicle and then go to a higher fan speed with cold airflow out of the instrument panel outlets. A small amount of airflow will continue through the lower ducts to cool the floor area. The air intake may start in the recirculated mode for maximum cooling performance. As the interior of the vehicle cools down to the set temperature, the fan speed will decrease and the temperature output may become warmer. The air intake may shift from recirculation to outside air mode. If the interior continues to cool due to a decrease in the amount of heat the vehicle is absorbing from the sun or a decrease in the outside temperature, the system could switch to other air delivery modes (typically bi-level or defog).

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Manual Settings With the automatic electronic dual climate control system, there are several manual settings you can use to control the system and override the AUTO operation. You can program the fan speed, air delivery mode, air intake mode and control the air conditioning operation using these settings. The system will still determine the temperature output level based on the driver-set temperature and the passenger temperature offset.

(Fan Speed): Press the button with the fan symbol

on it to manually lock in the current fan speed and to stop the automatic fan speed control. Pressing the arrows will delete AUTO from the digital display. The fan graphics with the fan speed bars will be shown. To increase the fan speed so that more air flows into the vehicle, press the up arrow on the fan switch. To decrease the fan speed and airflow, press the down arrow. The AUTO button must be pressed to return to the automatic fan control.

MODE: Press the MODE button to manually lock in the current air delivery setting and to stop the automatic mode control. Pressing the MODE button will delete AUTO from the digital display and the mode graphics will be shown. To change the setting, press the MODE button again. The AUTO button must be pressed to return to the automatic mode selection.

(Vent): This setting directs most of the air through the instrument panel outlets and a very small amount to the lower outlets.

(Bi-Level): This setting directs air into the vehicle

in two ways. Cooler air is directed toward your upper body through the instrument panel outlets, while warmer air is directed through the lower outlets.

(Floor): This setting directs most of the air to the

floor area and some of it toward the windshield and side window vents.

(Defog): This setting divides the air between

the windshield and lower outlets and a small amount toward the side window vents. This is useful when fog appears on the windshield or side glass due to rain or snowy conditions.

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If the system is operating in the AUTO mode, turning the air conditioning off will delete AUTO from the digital display and show current mode and fan settings. The AUTO button must be pressed to return to the automatic mode operation. The air conditioning may be forced off at high engine speeds or high engine oil or coolant temperatures.

(Outside Air): Press this button to provide outside

air. The light on this air intake button will come on to show when it is operating. When in the AUTO mode, the system automatically selects outside air instead of recirculate, as required, to control the temperature in the vehicle. By pressing outside air, the system will lock into the outside air mode. Any adjustment to the air intake must then be made manually. Outside air should be used when trying to defrost or defog windows to help reduce moisture inside of the vehicle.

Function Buttons These buttons control the climate control ON/OFF, air intake, front defrost, rear defrost and the air conditioning operation. OFF: Press the OFF button to turn off the climate control system. This is the only setting that fully shuts off the fan. The digital display will show only the outside temperature. You can still adjust the driver set temperature, the passenger temperature offset and the air intake mode while in OFF. A/C (Air Conditioning): This button turns the air conditioning compressor off or on under most conditions. The light on the A/C button will come on when the compressor is operating in either the automatic or manual mode. The air conditioning does not operate at temperatures below approximately 35_F to 40_F (2_C to 4_C). The light on the A/C button will flash if pressed when air conditioning is not available. The air conditioning cools and dehumidifies the air coming into the vehicle. The air conditioning cannot be turned off in defrost and defog, as it helps to remove moisture from the vehicle. It also helps to keep the windows clear.

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(Recirculate): Press this button to limit the

amount of outside air entering the vehicle. The light on this air intake button will come on to show when it is operating. Recirculate is helpful when you are trying to cool the air quickly or trying to limit odors and dust from entering the vehicle. When in the AUTO mode, the system automatically selects recirculate to cool the vehicle’s temperature. By pressing this button, the system will lock into the recirculated air mode. Any adjustment to the air intake must then be made manually. Recirculation is not available when using the defrost or defog mode because outside air is needed to reduce moisture inside of the vehicle. Operating the system in the recirculation mode may cause fogging of the vehicle’s windows when the weather is cold and damp. To clear the fog, switch the system to either the defog or defrost mode and increase the fan speed. To avoid re-fogging of the windows, operate the system in the outside air mode.

FRONT: Press the FRONT defrost button to quickly remove fog or frost from the windshield. This setting directs most of the airflow to the windshield and a small amount toward the lower and side window outlets. The light on the button will come on and the digital display will show the defrost mode symbol and fan speed when the front defrost mode is being used. Pressing FRONT defrost again will return the system to the last operating mode and the air intake mode will be in outside air. If the system is in front defrost when you shut the engine off, it will restart in FRONT defrost unless the engine is off for longer than 40 minutes. If the engine is off longer than 40 minutes, the system will restart in the operating mode you had set prior to FRONT defrost and the air intake mode will be in outside air. See “Rear Window Defogger” later in this section for more information.

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Sensors The automatic electronic dual climate control system uses several sensors to control operation and display information.

Solar Load Sensor This sensor is located on the top right side of the defroster grille. The defroster grille is on the top of the instrument panel. The sensor monitors the sun’s solar radiation and uses this information as part of the automatic climate control system when operating in the AUTO mode. Be careful not to put anything over the sensor. When covered, the sensor cannot compensate for changes in the amount of heat the vehicle is absorbing from the sun.

Outside Air Temperature Sensor This sensor is located in the air intake under the front bumper of the vehicle. Information from this sensor is used for the outside air temperature readings shown on the digital display for the automatic climate control system.

If the outside temperature goes up, the displayed temperature will not change until: D The vehicle’s speed is above 16 mph (26 km/h) for

one and a half minutes.

D The vehicle’s speed is above 45 mph (72 km/h) for

one minute.

These delays help prevent false readings. If the temperature goes down, the outside temperature display is updated immediately. If the vehicle has been turned off for more than three hours, the current outside temperature will be shown when you start the vehicle. If it has been turned off for less than three hours, the temperature will be recalled from the previous vehicle operation. Inside Temperature Sensor This sensor is located to the left of the ignition switch. The automatic climate control system uses this sensor to receive information, so if you block or cover it, the system will not function properly.

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Air Conditioning On very hot days, the vehicle will cool down more quickly and economically if you open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. Then keep the windows closed in order to allow the air conditioning to work best. Maximum cooling will occur when the recirculate setting is operating, airflow direction is in the upper mode, and the temperature control knob (on a manual climate control system) is turned all the way to the blue area. These settings will be selected by the automatic electronic dual climate control system if operating in AUTO when maximum cooling is required. When the air conditioning is on, you may sometimes notice slight changes in the vehicle’s engine performance and power. This is normal. The system is designed to help fuel economy while maintaining the desired cooling level. The air conditioning removes moisture from the air, so you may notice water dripping from under the vehicle when it is idling or after it has been turned off. This is normal.

Heating The heater works best if you keep the windows closed. Maximum heating will occur when airflow direction is in the lower mode and the temperature control knob (on a manual climate control system) is all the way in the red area. These settings will be selected by the automatic electronic dual climate control system if operating in AUTO when maximum heating is required. The bi-level setting is designed for use on sunny days when the air is only moderately warm or cool. On days like these, the sun may adequately warm your upper body, but your lower body may not be warm enough. The bi-level setting will direct cooler airflow to your upper body and warmer air to the floor area. If you have the optional engine coolant heater and use it during cold weather 0_F (-18_C) or lower, the heating system will provide heat more quickly because the coolant is already warmed. See “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index.

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Defogging and Defrosting To rapidly defrost the windshield, the FRONT defrost mode (automatic electronic dual climate control system) or defrost mode (manual control system) should be used and the fan speed should be adjusted to the highest speed. With the manual control system, turn the temperature control knob all the way to the red area. To keep the windshield clear and provide heated air to the floor area of the vehicle, use the defog setting. Your vehicle is equipped with side window defogger vents located near the side rearview mirrors.

Rear Window Defogger

REAR: This button turns the rear defogger and the

heated outside mirrors on. The light on the button will come on when operating. The system automatically shuts off after approximately 15 minutes. If further defogging is desired, press the button again and it will operate for about seven and a half more minutes. The rear window defogger operates only when the engine is running. The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license or a decal across the defogger grid on the rear window.

NOTICE:

Don’t use a razor blade or something sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.

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Ventilation System Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the fan is running.

Ventilation Tips D Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or

any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of the windows.

D When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the fan to the highest speed for a few moments before driving off. This helps clear the intake outlets of snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of the windows.

D Keep the area around the base of the center

instrument panel console and air path under the seats clear of objects. This helps air circulate throughout the vehicle.

Audio Systems Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all of its controls to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, you can play your audio system even after the ignition is turned off. See “Retained Accessory Power” in the Index. Setting the Clock Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears. Press and hold MN until the correct minute appears.

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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)

Your vehicle is equipped with six BoseR amplified speakers. See your dealer for details.

Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume.

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RECALL: Pressing this knob will display the station being played or it will display the clock. Clock display is available with the ignition turned off.