2003 Chevrolet Corvette Owners Manual

system to either the defog or detrost moue ana increase the fan speed. To avoid re-fogging of the windows, operate the system in the outside air mode.

Temperature Control: The DRIVER knob changes the temperature on the driver’s and passenger’s side of the vehicle. Turn the knob clockwise or counterciockwise to manually increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle. Whenever you turn this knob, the

temperature will be displayed for approximately five seconds along with the current fan speed and air delivery mode. 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 or counterclockwise for cooler air. If the driver-set temperature is set at full cold 60°F (16°C) or full hot 90°F (32”C), turning the PASSENGER knob has no effect because the system is locked at a maximum setting.

)#t A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button to override the automatic system and turn the air-conditioning system on or off. When A/C is pressed, an indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the air conditioning is activated. When in AUTO, the air-conditioning compressor will come on automatically, as necessary. Air conditioning does not operate at temperatures below approximately 35°F to 40°F (2°C to 4°C). 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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You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again. This is normal. The system is designed to make adjustments to help with fuel economy while still maintaining the selected temperature. On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently. For quick cool down on hot days, do the following: 1. Select the vent mode. 2. Select recirculate mode. 3. Select the NC. 4. Select the coolest temperature. 5. Select the highest fan speed. Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal.

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Sensors The solar sensor on your vehicle monitors the solar radiation and uses the information to maintain the selected temperature when operating in AUTO mode by initiating needed adjustments to the temperature, the fan speed and the air delivery system. The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun. The recirculation mode will also be activated, as necessary. Do not cover the solar sensor located on the top right side of the instrument panel near the windshield or the system will not work properly. There is also a sensor located behind the front bumper. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps to maintain the temperature inside the vehicle. Any cover on the front of the vehicle could give a false reading in the temperature. If the outside temperature goes up, the displayed temperature will not change until:

The vehicle’s speed is above 16 mph (26 km/h) for one and a half minutes.

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

one minute.

These delays prevent false readings. If the temperature goes down, the 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.

There is also an inside temperature sensor 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. Defogging and Defrosting There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use FRONT to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. Press the MODE button until the defog mode appears on the display. +3 (Defog): This mode directs the air equally between the windshield and the floor outlets with a small amount to the side window outlets. When you select this mode, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air-conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. An indicator light in the A/C button wiii come on io iei you know ihai iire air-conditioning compressor is activated. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode.

FRONT: Pressing this button directs most of the

air to the windshieid, with a smaii amount aireciea io ihe 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. In this mode, the system will automatically turn off the recirculation and run the air-conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. An indicator light in the A/C button will come on to let you know that the air-conditioning compressor is activated. Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode. Pressing this button 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 that was set prior to FRONT defrost and the air intake mode will be in outside air. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. The rear window defogger will only work when the engine is running. rHfr REAR: Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on. Be sure to clear as much snow from iildizaio; light in the

rear windo\i\i as possible.

button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated.

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The rear window defogger will automatically turn off approximately 15 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will only run for approximately seven minutes before turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine. Your vehicle has heated outside rearview mirrors. The mirrors will heat to help clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirrors when the rear window defog button is pressed. Notice: Don’t use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid.

Outlet Adjustment Use the tab located on the air outlets to change the direction of the airflow. Operation Tips

Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. Keep the area around the base of the instrument panel console and air path under the seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively.

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Warning Lights, Ga Indicators 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 (DIC) on page 3-44.

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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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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 (kilometers) of the old odometer. See your dealer if the odometer must be replaced in your vehicle.

to the original miles

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. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled.

The safety belt light will also come on and stay on 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 System on page 1-39. 7 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.

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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. 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 on page 1-43 for more on this, including important safety information.

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 b a g h 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. See “Air Bag Off Switch” in the Index for more on this, including important safety information.

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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. See “Air Bag Off Switch” in the Index.

Voltmeter Gage

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 on page 2-30 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 on page 4-33.

‘- -ur brake -]stem may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is stiii 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

Traction Control System (TCS) 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.

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 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 on page 3-35. Also see “Service ABS” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-51. The anti-lock brake system warning light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON. This is normal. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 3-36

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.

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 HNDLC; message appears on the DIC, there is a problem with your Active Handling System and your vehicle needs service.

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 PRAC/ACT HNDLG OFF message will be displayed in the DIC. The Traction Control System will also be turned off. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-51 for more information. If the Active Handling System and the Traction Control System are off, pressing the console button momentarily wili turn both systems on. The DIC wiii dispiay the TRAC/ACT HNDLG ON message, the instrument cluster light will be off, and a chime will sound. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-53 for more information.

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. A A:. .-L .,-. .,, AA.Amm .-.mmnw,4~mml,, nuJua1 yuul UI I V l l ly CILLUIUII l y l y .

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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

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

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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 (1 04°C) and in increments of IO" above 220°F (1 04"C).) See Engine Overheating on page 5-26 for more information.

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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. 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.

Nofice: 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 this 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. 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 !ight w i l l a!so C O R ~ 09 &!ring a malfunction in one of two ways:

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 +grjnncig 2nd cpnjcp ms-w ha rpn~lir~TJ-

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0 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.

If the Light Is The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle:

0 Reducing vehicle speed. 0 Avoiding hard accelerations. 0 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” foiiowing. if the iight is stiii flashing, follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service.

You also 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 on page 5-7. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing iuei cap wiii aiiow iuei to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off.

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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. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality 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 oft, 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 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

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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, 1 1 GUUIU I ~ C I U c13 IUVV aa u pa \4u n r a) al1u aull uc -.-^I -L:ll L - 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 on page 5-13.

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The engine oil pressure can also be displayed using the GAGES button on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-44.

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

This light can come on for the following reasons:

SECURITY

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 on page 2- 16 and PASS-Key on page 2- 17. Check Gages Warning Light

CHECK GAGES

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.

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0 Low Oil Pressure 0 High Coolant Temperature

High or Low Battery Voltage

0 Low Fuel Level

Fuel Gage

m 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.

At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads F (full). 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. The gage pointer may move while cornering, braking or speeding up. The gage may not indicate E (empty) when the ignition is turned off. The gage reading may change slightly within the first several minutes after starting the vehicle.

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). e AVERAGE: The fuel economy calculated for the

current tank of fuel, or since you last reset the display. INST (Instant): The fuel economy calculated for your current driving conditions.

0 RANGE: The distance you can drive before

refueling.

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 fronurear 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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Dl6 Controls an Displays

Turn on the system by turning the ignition to ON. When you turn on the ignition, the DIG will be in the mode last displayed when the engine was turned off. Each Dl@ 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. I F The FUEL button displays average fuel economy and instantaneous fuel economy calculated for your specific driving conditions and range.

[ ~ ) - - - r - I AVERAGE 27.0 MPG \ 2 I I INST. 220 MI 1 I RANGE

20.4 MPG

Press the FUEL button to display average fuel economy, such as: 0 AVERAGE 20.1 MPG or * AVERAGE 5.3 UIOO km ,n ,,,n,",nA n p r\ I n r ? r r

TL, -.,-1-1- $ , , - I _____-./, V I G V V G U UJ u IW I ~y L - I I I I I I IG a v c l a y G IUGI G ~ W I 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.

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Press FUEL again to display instantaneous fuel economy, such as:

INST. 20.1 MPG or INST. 5.3 UlOO km

Press FUEL again to display the range, such as:

RANGE 20 MI or 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.

[OIL PRESSURE

I I COOLANT TEMP

TRANS FLUID

40 PSI1

1 2 3 O F I 123°F

BATTERY VOLTS

13.5 I IFRONT L 34 R 33 psi I 33 PSI I

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Press the GAGE button to display the oil pressure, such as:

OIL PRESSURE 40 PSI or OIL PRESSURE 276 kPa

Press the GAGE button again to display the oil temperature, such as: 0 OIL TEMP 234°F or 0 OIL TEMP 112°C Press the GAGE button again to display the coolant temperature, such as: 0 COOLANT TEMP 123°F or 0 COOLANT TEMP 51°C Press the GAGE button again to display the automatic transmission fluid temperature, such as: 0 TRANS FLUID 123°F or 0 TRANS FLUID 51°C Press the GAGE button again to display the battery voltage, such as: 0 BATTERY VOLTS 13.5 Press the GAGE button again to display the tire ~ j ~ s s u T t : ;UT ;;-,e frUi-,i -77Gj, su..p, -..: 0 FRONT L34 R33 PSI or 0 FRONT L234 R228 kPa

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Press the GAGE button again to display the tire pressure for the rear tires (except Z06), such as: 0 REAR L34 R33 PSI or

REAR L234 R228 kPa

Tire pressure is not available until the vehicle has reached a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or more. 3 TRIP The TRIP button allows you to scroll through the functions listed below when you press it.

ODOMETER 12345

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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:

ODOMETER 12345 MI or ODOMETER 20008 km

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. 1. TRIP A 130.5 MI or 2. TRIP A 209.9 km 3. TRIP B 300.5 MI or 4. 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.

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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 OO:OO:OO.OO. 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 OO:OO:OO.OO 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 OO:OO:OO.OO appears in the DIC.

Average Speed Press the TRIP button until the average speed is displayed, such as: 4 AVERAGE SPEED 62 MPH or 4 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 188% 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” under Engine Oil on page 5-13. Also, see Engine Oil on page 5-13 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4.

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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: ' TWILIGHT - ON 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 GAGE§). 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:

LOCK & ARM - OFF

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LOCK & ARM - LIGHTS ONLY 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: ' n L n 1 1Ivt-1 I u I I I Y 0 ALARM HORN & LIGHTS If you choose ALARM-HORN, the horn will sound during an alarm.

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Approach Lights Press the OPTIONS button until APPROACH LIGHTS appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following choices: 0 APPROACH LIGHTS ON 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 System on page 2-4 for more information. Auto Lock Press the OPTIONS button until AUTO LOCK appears on the display, then use the RESET button to page through the following choices: 0 AnTn LQCK nn AUTO LOCK OFF

both doors will

If you choose AUTO LOCK ON, automatically lock when the vehicle exceeds 10 mph (16 km/h) in a manual transmission. In a vehicle with an automatic tra.nsmissionj both doors will automatically lock when you move the shift lever out of PARK (P). Choose AUTO LOCK OFF to turn this option off.

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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. The seat will only return to the forward position if you unlock the door with the keyless entry transmitter or press the appropriate MEMORY button. 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:

LANGUAGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE FRENCH LANGUAGE GERMAN 0 LANGUAGE SPANISH

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:

AUTO UNLOCK DRIVER

0 AUTO UNLOCK BOTH 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. 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:

SEAT EASY ENTRY ON SEAT EASY ENTRY OFF

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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’’ under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-5

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 - . ---.. . 2 - -nn,-nrp hnnin lin cand tho tirn nraccllrn roadinnc ab, IOU,- uvy,, I 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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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-hock Brake System Active): When your anti-ioek system is adjusiing 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.

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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 km/h) 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. TRAC/ACT HNDLG - ON: If the Traction Control and Active Handling Systems are off, pressing 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.

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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): 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 on page 3-35.

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If the SERVICE ABS message is being displayed, your Traction Control System and the 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 controlled systems will not assist the driver and you should have the system repaired as soon as possible. Adjust your driving accordingly. 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 disengaging the steering column lock. This message may occur when tne igniiion key is removea arlci reirisel kci befurt: ti-le 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 i 0 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 ot 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 on page 5-13.

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 oii ievei may be too iow. Y O U may need to add oil. See Engine Overheating on page 5-25.

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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 dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair. Also, refer to Malfunction lndicator Lamp on page 3-38. If the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed in combination with the COOLANT OVER TEMP message, see Engine Overheating on page 5-26.

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.

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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. 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 accordinulv. SERVICE RIDE CONTROL: This message is used to indicate to the driver that the Selective Ride Control 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 Ride Controi system. if a fauit is present in the Selective Ride Control system which causes the shocks to be in their full soft condition, the

SERVICE RIDE CONTROL, SHOCKS INOPERATIVE and MAXIMUM SPEED 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 Ride Control 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. 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 -,-n in +hair $ 8 111 Snft mnrln Cla\/n \ ~ n l alc I I I L I I G I I soon as possible.

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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 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 on page 5-26.

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 (16O"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 on page 5-26.

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Your vehicle may need service, so see your dealer. You can monitor the oil temperature with the GAGES button on the DIC. 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 (1 32°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 (1 10°C). The transmission fluid temperature can be monitored with the GAGES button on the DIC. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-20. You should also check the engine coolant temperature. If it is also hot, see Engine Overheating on page 5-26. 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 Braking on page 4-6. 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 \ I / L nral. ~ v e m LW L I I G L W V V 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

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en 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

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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 (Except Z06) on page 5-54 and Inflation -- Tire Pressure on page 5-55.

’IRE F ESSURE or FLAT TIRE When the LOV 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 (Except Z06) on page 5-54 and Inflation -- Tire Pressure on page 5-55. SERVICE TIRE MON SYS (Except 206): 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.

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. 0 BRAKE BEFORE SHiFT

(See “Automatic Transmissions Only” under Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-24.)

0 CHANGE OIL NOW

(See “GM Oil Life SystemTM” under Engine Oil on page 5- 13.) CHANGE OIL SOON (See “GM Oil Life SystemTM” under Engine Oil on page 5- 13.) CRUISE DISENGAGED (See “Cruise Control” under Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-6.) CRUISE SET-MPH (-km/h) (See “Cruise Control” under Turn SignakM”unction Lever on page 3-6.)

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0 HIGH VOLTAGE

(See Voltmeter Gage on page 3-34.)

0 LOW BRAKE FLUID

(See “Brake Fluid” under Brakes on page 5-37.)

0 LOW FUEL

(See Fuel Gage on page 3-42.)

0 LOW VOLTAGE

(See Voltmeter Gage on page 3-34.)

0 LOW WASHER FLUID

(See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-36.)

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(See Fuel Gage on page 3-42.) TONNEAU AJAR (Convertible)

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(See Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-27.)

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Audio System(s) Notice; Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle - like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio - be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, Delphi Electronics radio or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly. So, before adding sound equipment, check with your dealer and be sure to check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units.

Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and to 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 may have 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 (RAP)” under lgnition Positions on page 2-20. Setting the Time Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears on the display. Press and hold MN until the correct minute appears.

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Your vehicie is equipped with six Base@ 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 to increase or to decrease volume. RECALL: Press this button to switch the display between time and radio station frequency. Time display is available with the ignition turned off.

SCV (Speed-Compensated Volume): With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Turn the control ring behind the upper knob clockwise to increase the SCV. Each notch on the control ring allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Then, as you drive, SCV automatically increases the volume, as necessary, to overcome noise at any speed. The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive. If you don’t want to use SCV, turn the control all the way down. Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FMI and FM2. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to choose radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored position when you’re not using it. 4 SEEK r> I Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station. To scan stations, press one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds. SCAN will appear on the display. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press SEEK again to stop scanning.

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The radio will seek or scan only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal. PSCAN (Preset Scan): Press this button to listen to each of your favorite stations stored on the pushbuttons for a few seconds. The AUTO TONE setting stored for that pushbutton will be automatically chosen. P.SCAN will appear on the display. Press P.SCAN again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets. The radio will scan only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal. Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FMI and six FM2) by performing the following steps:

1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM FM to select AM, FM1 or FM2. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press AUTO TONE to select the equalization that

best suits the type of station selected.

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Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the pushbutton. Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton, the station you set will return and the AUTO TONE equalization that you selected will also be automatically selected for that pushbutton. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. 6. Setting the Tone (BassKreble)

BASS: To adjust the bass, press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease bass. TREB (Treble): To adjust the treble, press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. Return these knobs to their stored positions when you’re not using them. AUTO TONE (Automatic Tone): Press this button to choose bass and treble equalization settings designed for countqdwestern, jazz, talk, pop, rock and classical stations. To return the bass and treble to the manual mode, either press and release the AUTO TONE button until the display goes blank or press and release the BASS or TREB knob and turn it until the display goes blank.

Adjusting the Speakers (BallanceIFade) BAL (Balance): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. FADE: To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers. Return these knobs to their stored positions when you’re not using them. Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. If a tape is inserted when the ignition is on but the radio is off, the tape will begin playing. A tape symbol is shown in the center of the graphic display 1:;heze\.fer tape symbol w~ll be accompanied by a direction arrow. While the tape is playing, use the VOL, AUTO TONE, BAL, FADE, BASS and TREB controls just as you do for the radio. Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted. The display wiii show the tape symbol and an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing.

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If you hear nothing or hear just a garbled sound, it may not be in squarely. Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over. The player is able to detect a tight or broken tape, and will eject the tape. The radio will go back to playing the last station selected. The player automatically senses the cassette for metal or CrO 2 and sets the pre-emphasis. Anytime a tape is inserted, the top side is selected to play first. If an error appears on the display, see “Cassette Tape Messages’’ later in this section. 1 PREV (Previous): Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous to work. Press this pushbutton to go to the previous selection on the tape if the current selection has been playing for less than eight seconds. If pressed when the current selection has been playing for more than eight seconds, it will go to the beginning of the current selection. 2 PROG (Program): Press this pushbutton to play tne other side of the tape. 3 NEXT: Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for next to work. Press this pushbutton to go to the next selection on the tape. if you noia this pushbutton or press it More than once, the player will continue moving forward through the tape.

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4 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to reverse the tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape reverses. 00 5 (Dolby): Press this pushbutton to reduce background noise. The double-D symbol will appear on the display. Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

FWD 6 (Forward): Press this pushbutton to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape advances. 4 SEEK D : Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for seek to work. Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous selection on the tape. AM FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when a tape is playing. TAPE AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play a cassette tape when listening to the radio. The tape symbol with an arrow will appear on the display while the tape is active. If your system is equipped with a remote playback device, pressing this button a second time will allow the remote device to play.

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EJECT: Press this button to remove the tape. The radio will play. EJECT may be used with the ignition or radio off. Cassettes may be loaded with the radio off if this button is pressed first. If you leave a cassette tape in the player while listening to the radio, it may become warm. Cassette Tape Messages CLN (Clean): If this message appears on the display, the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player. See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player on page 3-77. CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player. To activate the bypass feature, use the following steps:

1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press and hold the TAPE AUX button for five

seconds. The tape symbol on the display will flash for two seconds, indicating the feature is active.

4. Insert the adapter into the cassette slot. It will

power up the radio and begin playing.

The override feature will remain active until EJECT is pressed.

Radio with CD

Set the volume at the desired level. Turn the control ring behind the upper knob clockwise to increase the SCV. Each notch on the control ring allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Then, as you drive, SCV automatically increases the volume, as necessary, to overcome noise at any speed. The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive. If you don't want to use SCV, turn the control all the way down. Finding a Station

Your vehicle is equipped with six 5ose@ amplified speakers. See your dealer for details. Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off.

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AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to choose radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored position when you're not using it.

a SEEK D : Press the right or the left arrow to go to

the next or to the previous station. To scan stations, press one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds. SCAN will appear on the display. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press SEEK again to stop scanning. The radio will seek or scan only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signai.

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P.SCAN (Preset Scan): Press this button to listen to each of your favorite stations stored on the pushbuttons for a few seconds. The AUTO TONE setting stored for that pushbutton will be automatically chosen. PSCAN will appear on the display. Press P.SCAN again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets. The radio will scan only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal. Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the following steps:

1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM FM to select AM, FMI or FM2. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press AUTO TONE to select the equalization that

best suits the type of station selected.

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5. Press and hold one of the six numbered

pushbuttons. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the pushbutton. Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton, the station you set will return and the AUTO TONE equalization that you selected will also be automatically selected for that pushbutton.

6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)

BASS: To adjust the bass, press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease bass.

TREB (Treble): To adjust the treble, press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. Return these knobs to their stored positions when you’re not using them.

AUTO TONE (Automatic Tone): Press this button to choose bass and treble equalization settings designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock and classical stations. To return the bass and treble to the manual mode, either press and release the AUTO TONE button until the display goes blank or press and release the BASS or TREB knob and turn it until the display goes blank.

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL (Balance): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. FADE: To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers. Return these knobs to their stored positions when you’re not using them. Playing a Compact Disc Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. The disc should begin playing. The display will show CD and the CD symbol. If you want to insert a CD with the ignition off, first press RECALL or EJECT. If an error appears on the display, see ‘Compact Disc Messages” later in this section. 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the previous track if the current track has been playing for less than eight seconds. If pressed when the current track has been playing for more than eight seconds, it wiii go to the beginning of the current track. if you haid this pushbutton or press it more than once, the player will continue moving back through the disc.

2 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random order, rather than sequential, order. RANDOM will appear on the display. Press this pushbutton again to turn off random play. Random is reset to off when the disc is ejected. 3 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to go to the next track. If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than once, the player will continue moving forward through the disc. REV 4 (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to quickly reverse within a track. Release it to play the passage. You can use the counter reading on the display to locate a passage easily. FWD 6 (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to quickly advance within a track. Release it to play the passage. You can use the counter reading on the display to locate a passage easily.

a SEEK D : Press the left arrow to go to the start of

the current or to the previous track. Press the right arrow to go to tne start oi tne next track. ii eirher arrow is held or pressed more than once, the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD. RECALL: Press this button to see which track is playing. Press it again within five seconds to see how iong it has been playiiig (elapsed t h e ) . The track number will also appear when you change the volume or when a new track starts to play.

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AM FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio. CD will appear on the display when a disc is in the player, whether it is active or not. If your system is equipped with a remote playback device, pressing this button a second time will allow the remote device to play. EJECT: Press this button to eject the CD. The radio will play. EJECT may be used with the ignition or radio off. CDs may be loaded with the radio off if this button is pressed first. If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When you turn on the ignition or radio, the disc will start playing where it was stopped. If you press EJECT but do not remove the disc, the player will pull the disc back in to protect it after about one minute. If you leave the CD in the player while listening to the radio, it may become warm. Compact Disc Messages ERR (Error): If this message appears on the display, and/or the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons:

You’re driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the disc should play. It’s very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the disc should play.

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The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down. It is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again.

to make ERR go off of the display. playing correctly, for any other reason,

Press RECALL If the CD is not try a known good CD. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be corrected, contact your dealer.

Trunk-Mounted CD Changer

If your vehicle has the optional trunk-mounted CD changer it is located in the rear center storage compartment. See Rear Storage Area on page 2-47 for more information. With the trunk-mounted CD changer you can play up to 12 discs continuously. Normal size discs may be played using the trays supplied in the magazine. The small discs (8 cm) can be played only with specially designed trays.

Notice: Heavy objects in the center storage area which may shift or slide while driving could damage your CD changer. Protect your CD changer by not placing heavy, moveable objects in the center storage area.

You must first load the magazine with discs before you can play a compact disc. Each of the 12 trays holds one disc. Press the button on the back of the magazine and pull gently on one of the trays. Load the trays from bottom to top, placing a disc on the tray label side dc;;z. not play and an error will occur. Gently push the tray back into the magazine slot. Repeat this procedure for loading up to 12 discs in the magazine.

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Once you have loaded the discs in the magazine, slide open the door of the compact disc (CD) changer. Push the magazine into the changer in the direction of the arrow marked on top of the magazine.

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magazine for CDs, the compact disc symbol will flash on the display until the changer is ready to play. When 3 CD begins playing, CD will appear in the bottom left corner and a disc and track number will be displayed. The disc numbers are listed on the front of the magazine. All of the CD functions are controlled by the radio pushbuttons except for ejecting the magazine. Operating the Trunk-Mounted CD Changer with the AM-FM Radio with Cassette If an error appears on the display, see “Compact Disc Messages” later in this section. The following pushbuttons are used for the trunk-mounted CD changer. 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the previous track if the current track has been playing for less than eight seconds. If pressed when the current track has been playing for more than eight seconds, it will go to the beginning of the current track. If you hold or press this pushbutton more than once, the player will continue moving back through the disc. 2 PROG (Program): Press this pushbutton to select the next disc in the magazine. If a CD cannot be played, its number will be skipped when selecting discs while using this pushbutton.

Close the door by sliding it all the way to the left. If the door is left partially open, the changer will not operate and an error will occur. When the door is closed, the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine. This will continue for up to two minutes depending on the number of discs loaded. To eject the magazine from the player, slide the CD changer door all the way open. The magazine will automatically eject. Remember to keep the door closed whenever possible to keep dirt and dust from getting inside the changer. Whenever a CD magazine with discs is loaded in the changer, the compact disc symbol will appear on the radio display. If the CD changer is checking the 3-72

3 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to advance to the next track. If you press and hold this pushbutton or press it more than once, the player will continue moving forward through the disc. REV 4 (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to quickly reverse within a track. Release this pushbutton to resume play. 00 5 (Dolby): This pushbutton has no function when playing a CD. FWD 6 (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to quickly advance within a track. Release this pushbutton to resume play. RECALL: Press this button to see what track is currently playing. Press it again within five seconds to see how long the track has been playing. When a new track starts to play, the track number will also appear. Press it a third time and the time of day will be displayed. <1 SEEK b : The left arrow works the same as the PREV pushbutton and the right arrow works the same as the NEXT pushbutton. PSCAN (Preset Scan): Press this button to play the compact discs in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM will appear on the display. Press this button again to turn off random play.

AM/FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when playing a cassette tape or a compact disc. TAPE AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio. You can also press this button to switch between playing a tape in the cassette tape player and playing a CD in the trunk-mounted CD changer, if both are loaded. Operating the Trunk-Mounted CD Changer with the AM-FM Radio with CD If an error appears on the display, see “Compact Disc Messages” later in this section. The following pushbuttons are used for the trunk-mounted CD changer. 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the previous track if the current track has been playing for less than eight seconds. If pressed when the current track has been playing for more than eight seconds, it will go to the beginning of the current track. If you hold or press this pushbutton more than once, the player will continue moving back through the disc. 2 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to play the compact discs in random, rather than sequential, order.