2006 Chevrolet Corvette Owners Manual

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the child restraint manufacturer’s directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position on page 1-34. 1-50 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to make sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion. If this happens, slightly recline the vehicle’s seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible. If the on indicator is still lit, do not secure the child restraint in this vehicle and check with your dealer. The passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inﬂate) the passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped) anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the passenger’s seat. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbags to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbags are active. For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped), depending upon the person’s seating posture and body build. Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that person. (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) If a person of adult-size is sitting in the passenger’s seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the fully upright position, then sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the person’s legs comfortably extended. Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes. This will allow the system to detect that person and then enable the passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped). {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of an airbag. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-34 for more on this, including important safety information. 1-51 Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-53 for more information about modiﬁcations that can affect how the system operates. {CAUTION: Stowing of articles under the passenger’s seat or between the passenger’s seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system. 1-52 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle. You do not want the system to inﬂate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-14. {CAUTION: For up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can still inﬂate during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inﬂates. Avoid yellow wires, wires wrapped with yellow tape or yellow connectors. They are probably part of the airbag system. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you is qualiﬁed to do so. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to the front or sides of the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle’s frame, bumper system, front end or side sheet metal or height, they may keep the airbag system from working properly. Also, the airbag system may not work properly if you relocate any of the airbag sensors. If you have any questions about this, you should contact Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-2. Q: Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether this will affect my airbag system? A: Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module (located under the driver’s seat), or the inside rearview mirror can affect the operation of the airbag system. If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-2. 1-53 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.) Notice: or the right front passenger’s frontal airbag, or an airbag covering (if equipped) on a seatback, the airbag may not work properly. You may have to replace the airbag module in the steering wheel, both the airbag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s frontal airbag, or both the airbag module and the seatback for seating positions with a side impact airbag (if equipped.) Do not open or break the airbag coverings. If you damage the covering for the driver’s 1-54 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash {CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible. If you have had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new parts. If your vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a more severe crash, you may need new LATCH system parts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system (if equipped), safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system (if equipped) was not being used at the time of the collision. If an airbag inﬂates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section. If the frontal airbags inﬂate, you will also need to replace the driver’s and right front passenger’s safety belt buckle assembly. Be sure to do so. Then the new buckle assembly will be there to help protect you in a collision. After a crash you may need to replace the driver and front passenger’s safety belt buckle assemblies, even if the frontal airbags have not deployed. The driver and front passenger’s safety belt buckle assemblies contain the safety belt pretensioners. Have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been in a collision, or if your airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-34. 1-55 ✍ NOTES 1-56 Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............................................................2-3 Keyless Access System ...................................2-4 Keyless Access System Operation ....................2-5 Doors and Locks ............................................2-10 Door Locks ..................................................2-10 Power Door Locks ........................................2-12 Automatic Door Lock .....................................2-12 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock .............2-13 Lockout Protection ........................................2-13 Hatch/Trunk .................................................2-14 Windows ........................................................2-16 Power Windows ............................................2-17 Sun Visors ...................................................2-19 Theft-Deterrent Systems ..................................2-19 Theft-Deterrent System ..................................2-19 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ................2-21 New Vehicle Break-In ....................................2-21 Front Air Dam ..............................................2-21 Ignition Positions ..........................................2-22 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................2-23 Starting the Engine .......................................2-23 Engine Coolant Heater ..................................2-24 Automatic Transmission Operation ...................2-26 Manual Transmission Operation ......................2-30 Parking Brake ..............................................2-33 Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) ............................2-33 Shifting Out of Park (P) Parking Your Vehicle (Automatic Transmission) ............................2-35 (Manual Transmission) ...............................2-35 Parking Over Things That Burn .......................2-36 Engine Exhaust ............................................2-36 Running the Engine While Parked ...................2-37 Mirrors ...........................................................2-38 Manual Rearview Mirror .................................2-38 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass ...............................2-38 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass .................................................2-41 Outside Power Heated Mirrors ........................2-43 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................2-44 Outside Convex Mirror ...................................2-44 OnStar® System .............................................2-45 2-1 Section 2 Features and Controls Universal Home Remote System .......................2-46 Universal Home Remote System Operation ......2-47 Storage Areas ................................................2-51 Glove Box ...................................................2-51 Cupholder(s) ................................................2-51 Center Console Storage Area .........................2-51 Floor Mats ...................................................2-51 Rear Storage Area ........................................2-52 Convenience Net ..........................................2-54 Cargo Cover ................................................2-54 Roof Panel .....................................................2-55 Removing the Roof Panel ..............................2-55 Storing the Roof Panel ..................................2-58 Installing the Roof Panel ................................2-59 Convertible Top ..............................................2-60 Convertible Top (Manual) ...............................2-60 Convertible Top (Power) ................................2-67 Vehicle Personalization ...................................2-72 Memory .......................................................2-72 2-2 Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children unattended in a vehicle is dangerous, but it is even more dangerous if the keyless access transmitter is also left in the vehicle. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Do not leave the keyless access transmitter in a vehicle with children. 2-3 Keyless Access System Your vehicle has a Keyless Access System that operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. There is a key that works the glove box, the center console and can open the hatch/trunk lid if vehicle power is lost. See Hatch/Trunk on page 2-14 for more information. If you ever lose your transmitter(s) and/or Your vehicle has a keyless access system with pushbutton start. See Ignition Positions on page 2-22 for information on starting the vehicle. Notice: key, it could be difficult to get into your vehicle. You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. Be sure you have a spare transmitter and/or key. In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6. 2-4 If you ever notice a decrease in the keyless access transmitter range, try doing one of the following: (cid:127) Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. (cid:127) Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. (cid:127) Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See “Battery Replacement” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-5. (cid:127) Check to make sure that an electronic device such as a cellular phone or lap top computer is not causing interference. If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a qualiﬁed technician for service. Keyless Access System Operation Your vehicle has a keyless access system that allows you to lock and unlock your doors, unlock your hatch/trunk lid and disarm or arm your theft-deterrent system. The range distance is as much as 100 feet (30 m) away. Your vehicle comes standard with two transmitters, and up to four can be matched to your vehicle. See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” later in this section. Q (Lock): Press this button to lock the doors. The light on the door will ﬂash once. If this button is pressed two times, the doors will lock, the light will ﬂash and the horn will sound. 2-5 (cid:127) K (Unlock): Press this button to unlock the driver’s door. The light on the door will ﬂash two times. Press the button two times within 10 seconds to unlock both doors. If it is dark enough outside, your interior lamps will come on. Your memory settings may also be recalled when you press the unlock button on the keyless access transmitter. See Memory on page 2-72 for more information. } (Hatch/Trunk): Press this button to open the hatch/trunk lid while the engine is turned off. If the engine is running the shifter needs to be in PARK (P) for an automatic transmission or NEUTRAL with the parking brake set for a manual transmission. See Parking Brake on page 2-33. L (Panic): Press this button to sound the vehicle alarm. Press any other button on the keyless access transmitter to stop the vehicle alarm. Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each keyless access transmitter is coded to allow only transmitters programmed to your vehicle, to work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your GM dealer. Your GM dealer can reprogram your vehicle so lost or stolen transmitters no longer work with your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it. To match a new transmitter to your vehicle when you have a recognized transmitter (two recognized transmitters are required for Canadian owners), do the following: 1. The vehicle must be off. 2. Have the recognized and new, unrecognized transmitters on your person. 3. Go to the rear of the vehicle and insert the vehicle key into the key cylinder located above the license plate. See Hatch/Trunk on page 2-14 for more information on the key cylinder. 4. Open the trunk. 5. Turn the key ﬁve times within ﬁve seconds. 6. The DIC will display READY FOR FOB #X, where X can be 2, 3 or 4. 2-6 The procedure will require three ten minutes cycles to complete the matching process. Do the following: 1. The vehicle must be off. 7. Place the new, unrecognized transmitter in the glove box transmitter pocket with the buttons facing towards the passenger’s side. 8. Once the transmitter is programmed, a beep will sound. The DIC will display READY FOR #X, where X can be 3 or 4, or MAX # FOBS LEARNED. 9. Press the ACC button (ignition switch). The Canadian immobilizer standard requires Canadian owners to see their GM dealer for matching new transmitters when a recognized transmitter is not available. United States owners are permitted to match a new transmitter to their vehicle when a recognized transmitter is not available. 2. Place the new, unrecognized transmitter in the glove box transmitter pocket with the buttons facing towards the passenger’s side. 3. Go to the rear of the vehicle and insert the vehicle key into the key cylinder located above the license plate. See Hatch/Trunk on page 2-14 for more information on the key cylinder. 4. Open the trunk. 2-7 5. Turn the key ﬁve times within ﬁve seconds. 6. The DIC message will display OFF-ACCESSORY TO LEARN. 7. Press the ACC button (ignition switch). 8. The DIC will read WAIT 10 MINUTES and will count down to zero, one minute at a time. 9. The DIC will display OFF-ACCESSORY TO LEARN again. 10. Press the ACC button (ignition switch). 11. The DIC will read WAIT 10 MINUTES and will count down to zero, one minute at a time. 12. The DIC will display OFF-ACCESSORY TO LEARN again. 13. Press the ACC button (ignition switch). 14. The DIC will read WAIT 10 MINUTES and will count down to zero, one minute at a time. 15. A beep will sound and the DIC will read READY FOR FOB #1. At this time, all previously known transmitters have been erased. 16. Once the transmitter is recognized and programmed, a beep will sound and the DIC will display READY FOR FOB #2. If you have additional transmitters to program, take transmitter 1 out of the transmitter pocket and place transmitter 2 in the pocket. This can be done repeatedly until up to four transmitters have be programmed. The DIC will then display MAX # FOBS LEARNED and will exit the programming mode. When you are done programming transmitters, press the ACC button (ignition switch). 2-8 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your keyless access transmitter should last about three years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is probably time to change the battery. A weak battery may also cause the DIC to display NO FOBS DETECTED when you try to start the vehicle. If this happens, place the transmitter in the glove box transmitter pocket with the buttons facing towards the passenger’s side. Then, with the vehicle in PARK (P) for an automatic transmission press the brake pedal and the START button, or if your vehicle has a manual transmission, press the clutch and the START button. Although this will start the vehicle, it is recommended that you replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible. The DIC may display FOB BATTERY LOW. Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. 1. Insert a coin or similar object into the slot on the back of the transmitter and gently pry apart the front and back. 2. Gently pull the battery out of the transmitter. 3. Put the new battery in the transmitter, positive (+) side down. Use a battery, type CR2032, or equivalent. 4. Reassemble the transmitter. Make sure to put it together so water will not get in. 5. Test the transmitter. 2-9 Doors and Locks Door Locks {CAUTION: There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, press the lock or unlock button on the keyless access transmitter. Unlocked doors can be dangerous. (cid:127) Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked it will not open. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive. (cid:127) Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it. (cid:127) Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening. 2-10 Door Open to Show Location of Door Handle Sensor When you have the transmitter with you, you may also unlock and open the door by squeezing the door handle sensor (A). You do not have to press the unlock button on the transmitter. You will be able to open the door when you press the door handle sensor and the vehicle recognizes your keyless access transmitter. When the passenger door is opened ﬁrst, the driver’s door will also unlock. From the inside, use the power door lock switch located at the top of the door panel near both windows. See Power Door Locks on page 2-12. To open a door from the inside, press the button (B) in front of the door handle and push the door open. You will hear a tone when the button is pressed. If power to the vehicle or the keyless access transmitter is lost, there are two ways to open the door. From inside the vehicle, use the door release handle located on the ﬂoor next to each seat. Pull the handle up to unlock and unlatch the door. From outside the vehicle, use the door release tab located on the carpet inside the trunk on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Pull the tab to unlock and unlatch the driver’s door. See Hatch/Trunk on page 2-14 for information on opening the trunk during a loss of power. 2-11 When lock is pressed, a beep will sound. If the door is closed when lock is pressed, the light will come on for a few seconds, then turn off. If the door is open when lock is pressed, the light will stay on. When unlock is pressed, a beep will sound. If the door is closed when unlock is pressed, the light will ﬂash two times. If the door is open when unlock is pressed, the light will ﬂash. Automatic Door Lock Your vehicle is programmed so that, when the doors are closed, the ignition is on and the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P) for automatic transmissions, or when vehicle speed becomes faster than 8 mph (13 km/h) for manual transmissions, both doors will lock. If someone needs to get out while the vehicle is running or not in PARK (P), have the person use the power door unlock switch. When the door is closed again, the doors will lock either when your foot is removed from the brake or the vehicle speed becomes faster than 8 mph (13 km/h). Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on the door panels. K (Unlock): Press this part of the switch to unlock the doors. Q (Lock): Press this part of the switch to lock the doors. There is an indicator light on the rear of the door near the window. 2-12 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock Your vehicle is programmed so that when the shift lever is moved into PARK (P) for automatic transmission vehicles or when the ignition is turned off or is in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) for manual transmission vehicles, both doors will unlock. With the vehicle stopped and the engine running, door unlocking can be programmed through prompts displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC). These prompts allow the driver to choose various unlock settings. For programming information, see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-68. Lockout Protection Your vehicle can be programmed to sound the horn three times and unlock the driver’s door when both doors are closed and there is a keyless access transmitter inside the vehicle. When the driver’s door is opened, the key in reminder chime will sound continuously. The vehicle will remain locked only when at least one transmitter has been removed from the vehicle and both doors are closed. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-68. 2-13 Hatch/Trunk {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the hatch/trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the hatch/trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the hatch/trunk lid: (cid:127) Make sure all other windows are shut. (cid:127) Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-25. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-36. 2-14 Notice: Closing the hatch/trunk lid forcefully or from the sides can cause damage to the glass, the defogger or the weather stripping. Be sure objects will ﬁt in the hatch/trunk area before closing the hatch/trunk lid. When closing the hatch/trunk lid, gently pull down from the center. Notice: Do not store heavy or sharp objects in the rear storage compartments located in the hatch/trunk area. If you do, the objects could damage the underbody. Hatch/Trunk Lid Release There are several ways to release the hatch/trunk lid. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in PARK (P). For manual transmission vehicles, the parking brake must be set when the ignition is started for the hatch/trunk release to operate. The parking brake does not need to be set when the ignition is off for the hatch/trunk release to operate. See Parking Brake on page 2-33. (cid:127) V (Hatch/Trunk): Press the hatch/trunk lid release button located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. The theft-deterrent alarm system must not be armed. (cid:127) } (Hatch/Trunk): Press the hatch/trunk lid release button on the keyless access transmitter. See Keyless Access System on page 2-4. (cid:127) (cid:127) Press the hatch/trunk release button located on the rear of the hatch/trunk lid above the license plate, as long as you have your transmitter with you. If your vehicle has a convertible top and has lost battery power, you can also use the emergency trunk release handle to open the trunk. See “Emergency Trunk Release Handle” following. Closing the Rear Compartment (Coupe) To assist in closing the rear compartment lid of your coupe, use the pocket on the underside of the lid on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. When closing the lid, lower it until the power pull down latch feature activates and it will close the rest of the way and latch automatically. If your vehicle has lost battery power, open the hatch/trunk using the vehicle key. The key lock cylinder is located on the rear of the hatch/trunk lid above the license plate. Turn the vehicle key clockwise in the lock. 2-15 Emergency Trunk Release Handle (Convertible Only) Windows {CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside. There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located on the rear wall of the trunk below the latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from the inside. 2-16 Power Windows The power window switches are located on each door. Pull up on the front of the switch to raise the window. Press down on the front of the switch to lower the window. Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP) that allows you to use the power windows when the ignition is off. For more information, see Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-23. 2-17 Express-Down Window This feature is on both power windows. Press the front of the switch to the second position to activate the express-down feature. If you want to stop the window as it is lowering, press the switch again. Window Indexing This feature automatically lowers the window a small amount when the door is opened. Then, when the door is closed, the window will raise to its full up position. If either window does not index properly, it could be due to loss of power. Before returning to your dealer for service, perform the power window initialize procedure following. Power Window Initialize After a power reconnect such as battery replacement, the window index-up feature will not function until the system is initialized. Once power is restored, do the following: 1. Close the door. 2. Raise the window by pulling up the switch. 3. Hold the up switch for three seconds after the window is closed. Release the switch. 4. Hold the up switch again for three seconds and release. 2-18 Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them to the side. Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors Pull down the sun visor and lift the cover to expose the lighted vanity mirror. When the cover is lifted, the lamps will come on automatically, even if the ignition is off. Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. Theft-Deterrent System Your vehicle is equipped with a theft-deterrent alarm system. With this system, the security light will ﬂash when the door is open and locked with the power door lock switch. If this light is on continuously while the engine is running, your vehicle needs service. 2-19 Arming the System Use one of the three following items listed here to arm the system: (cid:127) Press the lock button on the keyless access transmitter. (cid:127) Open the door. Lock the door with the power door lock switch. The security light should ﬂash. Remove the keyless access transmitter from inside the vehicle and close the door. The security light will stop ﬂashing and stay on. After 30 seconds, the light should turn off. The vehicle can be programmed to automatically lock the doors and arm the theft-deterrent system when you exit the vehicle. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-68. Now, if a door or the hatch/trunk is opened without the keyless access transmitter, the alarm will go off. Your horn will sound for two minutes, then it will go off to save battery power. Your vehicle will not start without a keyless access transmitter present. The theft-deterrent system will not arm if you lock the driver’s door with the power door lock switch after the doors are closed. If your passenger stays in the vehicle when you leave with the keyless access transmitter, have the passenger lock the vehicle after the doors are closed. This way the alarm will not arm, and your passenger will not set it off. 2-20 Testing the Alarm Do the following to test the system: 1. Make sure the trunk lid/hatch is latched. 2. Lower the window on the driver’s door. 3. Manually arm the system. 4. Close the doors and wait 30 seconds. 5. Reach through the open window and manually pull the release lever on the ﬂoor. 6. Turn off the alarm by pressing the unlock button on the transmitter. If the alarm is inoperative, check to see if the horn works. If not, check the horn fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-93. If the horn works, but the alarm doesn’t go off, see your dealer. Disarming the System Always use your keyless access transmitter to unlock a door either by pressing the unlock button on the transmitter or by squeezing the door handle sensor while you have the transmitter with you. Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm. If your alarm sounds, press the unlock button on the keyless access transmitter to disarm it. (cid:127) Front Air Dam Your vehicle is equipped with a front air dam which has minimal ground clearance. Under normal operation, the air dam will occasionally contact some road surfaces (speed bumps, driveway ramps, etc.). This can be heard inside the vehicle as a scraping noise. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. Use care when approaching bumps or objects on road surfaces and avoid them when possible. Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: (cid:127) Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km). (cid:127) Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake, or slow, the vehicle. (cid:127) Avoid making hard stops for the ﬁrst 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased. 2-21 9 ACC (OFF/ACCESSORY): When the engine is on or the vehicle is in accessory power mode, it is recommended that a manual transmission be placed in REVERSE (R). An automatic transmission must be placed in PARK (P). Then press the ACC button to turn the engine off and place the vehicle in RAP. See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” later for more information. If an automatic vehicle is not correctly placed in PARK (P) a SHIFT TO PARK message will display on the Driver Information Center (DIC). For more information, see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-53. When the engine is off, press this button to place the vehicle in accessory mode. ACCESSORY MODE ON will display on the Driver Information Center (DIC). This mode allows you to use things like the radio and the windshield wipers while the engine is off. Use accessory mode if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off, for example, if your vehicle is being pushed or towed. After being in accessory mode for about 20 minutes, the vehicle will automatically enter RAP or OFF, depending on if the doors are opened or closed. Ignition Positions Your vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with a pushbutton start. / (START): Press this button while your foot is on the brake for an automatic transmission, or while pressing in the clutch for a manual transmission, to start the engine. If your vehicle is in OFF or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) mode, the keyless access transmitter must be inside the vehicle to start the engine. 2-22 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) With RAP, your power windows and the audio system will continue to work for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off or until either door is opened. If a door is opened, the power windows and audio system will shut off. Starting the Engine Move the shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) for an automatic transmission. For a manual transmission the vehicle can be started in NEUTRAL or any other gear as long as the clutch is depressed. To restart a manual when you are already moving, use the NEUTRAL position only. To restart an automatic when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N). The keyless access transmitter must be inside the vehicle for the ignition to work. Cell phone chargers may interfere with the operation of the Keyless Access System. Battery chargers should not be plugged in when starting or turning off the engine. Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. To start you vehicle, do the following: 1. For an automatic transmission, with your foot on the brake pedal, press the START button located on the instrument panel. For a manual transmission, while pressing in the clutch, press the START button. If there is not a keyless access transmitter in the vehicle, the DIC will display NO FOB DETECTED. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-53 for more information. 2. When the engine begins cranking, let go of the button. The idle speed will decrease as your engine gets warm. If the battery in the keyless access transmitter is weak, the DIC will display FOB BATTERY LOW. You can still drive the vehicle. See “Battery Replacement” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-5 for more information. 3. If the engine does not start and no DIC message is displayed, wait 15 seconds before trying again. Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you do not, your engine might not perform properly. Any resulting damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty. 2-23 Stopping Your Engine If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, move the shift lever to PARK (P) and press the ACC button located on the instrument panel. If the shifter is not in PARK (P), the vehicle will go into accessory mode and the DIC will display SHIFT TO PARK. Once the shifter is moved to PARK (P), the vehicle will turn off. If your vehicle has a manual transmission, move the shift lever to REVERSE (R). If the keyless access transmitter is not detected inside the vehicle when it is turned to off, the DIC will display NO FOB – OFF OR RUN?. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-53 for more information. Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine coolant heater. In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use of the coolant heater is not required. Your vehicle may also have an internal thermostat in the plug end of the cord. This will prevent operation of the engine coolant heater when the temperature is at or above 0°F (−18°C) as noted on the cord. 2-24 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you do not it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you will be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. To Use The Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The electrical cord is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment, in front of the coolant surge tank. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a ﬁre. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 2-25 Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks your rear wheels. It is the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move easily. {CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-33. Be sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. 2-26 You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the vehicle is running. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever – push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-35. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging your transmission, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-32. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. If your vehicle needs towing, see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-38. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is ﬁrmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting your vehicle. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. SPORT MODE (S): When in SPORT MODE (S), the transmission will work as an automatic until you use the Manual Paddle Shift Controls, which activates the driver manual gear selection. See Manual Paddle Shift later in this section. While in automatic SPORT MODE (S), the transmission computer determines when the vehicle is being driven in a competitive manner and will select and hold the transmission in lower gears and have more noticeable upshifts for sportier vehicle performance. 2-27 Manual Paddle Shift While in the SPORT MODE (S) position, the paddles located on the steering wheel, can be used to manually up-shift or down-shift the transmission. To use the system, shift from PARK (P) position to SPORT MODE (S) while stopped and with the engine running, or from DRIVE (D) with the vehicle moving. When accelerating your vehicle from a stop in snowy and icy conditions, you may want to shift to second (2) or third (3) gear. A higher gear allows you to gain more traction on slippery surfaces. If the Traction Control is active, upshifts are delayed to increase your control of the vehicle. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9. While the Manual Paddle Shift gear selection system is active, the transmission will automatically downshift through the gears as the vehicle slows. The transmission will select second gear as the vehicle stops. From a stop, the vehicle will start from and hold second (2) gear unless the driver manually paddle shifts into a different gear or selects DRIVE (D). The driver can select ﬁrst (1) gear for maximum acceleration from a stop. While in the SPORT MODE (S) mode, push the paddle above the steering wheel spokes to up-shift to the next gear, or pull on the paddle behind the steering wheel spokes to down-shift to the next gear. 2-28 When you up-shift or down-shift when using the Manual Paddle Shift Feature while in the SPORT MODE (S), the current gear will be displayed in the Driver Information (DIC), or the Head-Up Display (HUD), if the vehicle has this feature. When a requested shift is denied due to the speed restrictions shown, the DIC will momentarily show an X over the gear display and a chime will sound. The Manual Paddle Shift system will not allow either an up-shift or a down-shift if the vehicle speed is too fast or too slow, nor will it allow a start from fourth (4) or higher gear If up-shifting does not occur when needed, the vehicle speed will be limited to protect the engine. The transmission will also automatically down-shift as the vehicle slows down and comes to a stop. When the transmission gear does not respond to a shift change, the DIC will show an X over the gear display. If the vehicle has HUD, and the transmission gear does not respond to a shift change, then a chime will sound and the HUD will momentarily show an X over the gear display. Manual Paddle Shift operation is available for use with Cruise Control, see Cruise Control on page 3-11 for more information. 2-29 The vehicle speeds required for Manual Paddle Shift up-shifts depend on several vehicle inputs, which will vary the allowed up-shift speed by a few mph (km/h). (cid:127) Up-shifts to fourth (4) gear require approximately 22 mph (35 km/h) (cid:127) Up-shifts to ﬁfth (5) gear require approximately 28 mph (45 km/h) (cid:127) Up-shifts to sixth (6) gear require approximately 41 mph (65 km/h) To prevent damage to the powertrain, Manual Paddle downshifts to a lower gear cannot be done above certain speeds. The maximum speed allowed for downshifting of gears one (1) through fourth (4) are: Into fourth (4) gear over 168 mph (270 km/h) Into third (3) gear over 124 mph (200 km/h) Into second (2) gear over 81 mph (130 km/h) Into ﬁrst (1) gear over 45 mph (72 km/h) If the driver does not request an upshift as the engine speed approaches fuel shut off RPM, the engine speed will be limited to protect the engine. See Tachometer on page 3-34 for more information. 2-30 Manual Transmission Operation This is the shift pattern for the six-speed manual transmission. Here is how to operate your transmission: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST (1) when you are going less than 40 mph (64 km/h). If you come to a complete stop and it is hard to shift into FIRST (1), put the shift lever in NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1). (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6) the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to NEUTRAL. NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idle your engine. Your shift lever is in NEUTRAL when it is centered in the shift pattern, not in any gear. REVERSE (R): To back up, press down the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). Just apply pressure to get the lever past FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6) into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. Your six-speed manual transmission has a feature that allows you to safely shift into REVERSE (R) while the vehicle is rolling at less than 3 mph (5 km/h). You will be locked out if you try to shift into REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving faster than 3 mph (5 km/h). Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission) {CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel economy. Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Speeds in mph (km/h) Engine All Engines 1 to 2 Acceleration Shift Speed 2 to 3 4 to 5 3 to 4 5 to 6 15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (64) 45 (72) 50 (80) If your engine speed drops below 900 rpm, or if the engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear. You may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for good engine performance. Notice: When shifting gears, do not move the shift lever around unnecessarily. This may damage the transmission. Shift directly into the next gear. 2-31 One to Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) When this light comes on, you can only shift from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) instead of FIRST (1) to SECOND (2). You must complete the shift into FOURTH (4) to turn off this feature. This helps you get the best possible fuel economy. After shifting to FOURTH (4), you may downshift to a lower gear. Notice: Forcing the shift lever into any gear except FOURTH (4) when the 1 TO 4 SHIFT light comes on may damage the transmission. Shift only from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) when the light comes on. This light will come on when: The engine coolant temperature is higher than 169°F (76°C), you are going 15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h) and you are 21 percent throttle or less. 2-32 Downshifting (Manual Transmission) Do not downshift into the gear shown below at a speed greater than shown in the table: FIRST (1) SECOND (2) THIRD (3) FOURTH (4) 50 mph (80 km/h) 74 mph (119 km/h) 101 mph (163 km/h) 130 mph (209 km/h) If you skip more than one gear when you Notice: downshift, or if you race the engine when you release the clutch pedal while downshifting, you could damage the engine, clutch, driveshaft or the transmission. Do not skip gears or race the engine when downshifting. The six-speed transmission has a spring that centers the shift lever near THIRD (3) and FOURTH (4). This spring helps you know which gear you are in when you are shifting. Be careful when shifting from FIRST (1) to SECOND (2) or downshifting from SIXTH (6) to FIFTH (5). The spring will try to pull the shift lever toward FOURTH (4) and THIRD (3). Make sure you move the lever into SECOND (2) or FIFTH (5). If you let the shift lever move in the direction of the pulling, you may end up shifting from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) or from SIXTH (6) to THIRD (3). (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located to the right of the center console. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Then push the release button in as you move the parking brake lever all the way down. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by holding in the button on the lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Press the ACC button (ignition switch) to turn the engine off. 2-33 Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To ﬁnd out how, see “Shifting Into PARK (P)” listed previously in this section. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transmission parking pawl, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could be injured. Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold down the regular brake pedal. See if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without ﬁrst pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P). 2-34 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Before you get out of your vehicle, move the shift lever into REVERSE (R) and ﬁrmly apply the parking brake. Once the shift lever has been placed into REVERSE (R) with the clutch pedal pressed in, you can turn the ignition off and release the clutch. Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in PARK (P) when the ignition is off. In addition, you have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is on. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-26. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still cannot shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Put the vehicle in accessory power mode. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the engine and then shift to the drive gear you want. 5. Have your vehicle inspected by your dealer as soon as possible. 2-35 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: (cid:127) Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. (cid:127) Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. (cid:127) Repairs were not done correctly. (cid:127) Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modiﬁed improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: (cid:127) Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and (cid:127) Have your vehicle ﬁxed immediately. {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. 2-36 Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. {CAUTION: {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on page 2-36. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust — with CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See Winter Driving on page 4-28. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-33. 2-37 Mirror Operation The mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. A time delay feature prevents rapid changing from the day to night positions while driving under lights and through traffic. P (On/Off): The automatic dimming feature is automatically activated when the vehicle is started. The automatic dimming feature is turned on or off by pressing this button located on the lower part of the mirror. Press and hold the button for up to three seconds to turn this feature on or off. T (Indicator Light): This light will turn on when the automatic dimming feature is active. Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. The day/night control, located at the bottom of the mirror, lessens glare from the headlamps behind your vehicle when in the night position. Turn the control to the right for the night position and to the left for the day position. Two buttons under the rearview mirror control map lamps. Push each button to turn each map lamp on or off. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass The vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with OnStar®, a compass and map lamps. Three OnStar® buttons are at the bottom of the mirror. See OnStar® System on page 2-45 for more information the services OnStar® provides. 2-38 Map Lamps The mirror has map lamps located at the bottom of the mirror. To manually turn the lamps on or off, press the button next to each lamp. Compass Operation The mirror has an eight-point compass display in the bottom of the mirror face. When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the compass will show two character boxes for approximately two seconds. After two seconds, the mirror will display the current compass heading. For example, NE is displayed for north-east. Compass Calibration If after two seconds the display does not show a compass heading, there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, note pad holder or similar object. If the letter C appears in the compass window, the compass needs calibration. The mirror compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction. The compass can be placed in calibration mode by pressing and holding the left map light button until a C appears on the compass display. 2-39 Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If the mirror is not adjusted for compass variance, your compass could give false readings. The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, such as a long distance, cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust the compass variance. To adjust for compass variance, do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map that follows. 2-40 2. Press and hold the map light button until a zone number appears on the display. 3. Once the zone number appears on the display, press the on/off button quickly until you reach the correct zone number. Stop pressing the button and the mirror will return to normal operation. If C appears in the compass window, the compass may need calibration. See “Compass Calibration” listed previously. Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass If the vehicle has this feature, an automatic dimming mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare at night from lights behind your vehicle. The mirror also includes a compass display in the upper right corner of the mirror face. P (On/Off): This is the on/off button. Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on each time the ignition is started. A light near the on/off button will come on to indicate the automatic dimming is on. Press the on/off button for about six seconds to manually turn the automatic dimming function on or off. Compass Display Press the on/off button, located to the far left, brieﬂy to turn the compass display on or off. If the display reads CAL, the compass needs to be calibrated. For more information, see “Compass Calibration” later in this section. To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius: 1. Press and hold the on/off button for approximately four seconds until either a ﬂashing °F, or °C appears. 2. Press the button again to change the display to the desired unit of measurement. After approximately four seconds of inactivity, the new unit will be locked in and the compass/temperature display will return. If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed for an extended period of time, please consult your dealer. Under certain circumstances, a delay in updating the temperature is normal. 2-41 Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If not adjusted to account for compass variance, the mirror’s compass could give false readings. The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside of zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will also be necessary to adjust for compass variance. To adjust for compass variance do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map. 2-42 2. Press and hold the on/off button until a Z and a zone number appears in the display. The compass is now in zone mode. 3. Keep pressing the on/off button until the desired zone number appears in the display. Release the button. After approximately four seconds of inactivity, the new zone number will be locked in and the compass/temperature display will return. 4. Calibrate the compass as described below. Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration if one of the following occurs: (cid:127) After approximately ﬁve seconds, the display does not show a compass heading (N for North, for example), there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder, or a similar magnetic item. The compass does not display the correct heading and the compass zone variance is set correctly. In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed, push the on/off button for approximately 12 seconds or until CAL is displayed. The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction. Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Outside Power Heated Mirrors The controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver’s door. Move the top selector control to the left or right to select either the driver’s or passenger’s mirror. To adjust the direction of the mirror, use the arrows on the round four-way control. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen while sitting in a comfortable, driving position. Keep the control in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror. If the vehicle has the memory feature, a preferred mirror position can be stored. See Memory on page 2-72. 2-43 (cid:127) Both mirrors are heated to rid them of snow, ice, or condensation. They will heat when the rear window defogger is turned on. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-25. Both mirrors can manually be folded inward by pulling them toward the vehicle. This feature may be useful when going through a car wash or a conﬁned space. Push the mirrors away from the vehicle, to the normal position, before driving. Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror If your vehicle has this feature, the driver’s side outside mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the on and off setting on the inside mirror. Outside Convex Mirror {CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. The passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver’s seat. It also makes things look farther away than they really are. 2-44 OnStar® System OnStar® uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and live advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If your airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar® Emergency where we can request emergency services be sent to your location. If you lock your keys in the car, call OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can send a signal to unlock your doors. If you need roadside assistance, press the OnStar® button and they will get you the help you need. A complete OnStar® User’s Guide and the Terms and Conditions of the OnStar® Subscription Service Agreement are included in the vehicle’s glove box literature. For more information, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca. Contact OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or press the OnStar® button to speak to an OnStar® advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca. OnStar® Services For new vehicles equipped with OnStar®, the Safe and Sound Plan is included for one year from the date of purchase. You can extend this plan beyond the ﬁrst year, or upgrade to the Directions and Connections® Plan to meet your needs. For more information, press the OnStar® button to speak to an advisor. Safe and Sound Plan (cid:127) Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment (cid:127) Emergency Services (cid:127) Roadside Assistance (cid:127) Stolen Vehicle Tracking (cid:127) AccidentAssist (cid:127) Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert (cid:127) Remote Diagnostics (cid:127) Online Concierge 2-45 Universal Home Remote System If your vehicle has this feature, the control buttons are located on the driver’s sun visor. The Universal Home Remote System, a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems, and home lighting. Directions and Connections® Plan (cid:127) All Safe and Sound Plan Services (cid:127) Driving Directions (cid:127) RideAssist Information and Convenience Services OnStar® Personal Calling As an OnStar® subscriber, the Personal Calling capability allows you to make hands-free calls using a wireless system that is integrated into the vehicle. Calls can be placed nationwide using simple voice commands with no additional contracts and no additional roaming charges. To ﬁnd out more about OnStar® Personal Calling, refer to the OnStar® User’s Guide in the vehicle’s glove box, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or speak to an OnStar® advisor by pressing the OnStar® button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). OnStar® Virtual Advisor Your vehicle may have Virtual Advisor. It is a feature of OnStar® Personal Calling that uses your minutes to access weather, local traffic reports, and stock quotes. By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands, you can browse through the various topics. Customize your information proﬁle at www.myonstar.com. See the OnStar® user’s guide for more information. 2-46 (cid:127) The Universal Home Remote transmitter operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Universal Home Remote System Operation Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes, please be sure to follow Steps 6 through 8 to complete the programming of your Universal Home Remote Transmitter. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in the programming steps. Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remote programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Universal Home Remote buttons should be erased for security purposes. See “Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons” later in this section or, for assistance, see Customer Assistance Offices on page 7-4. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming. When programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. 2-47 Programming Universal Home Remote Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside Universal Home Remote buttons, releasing only when the Universal Home Remote indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat this step to program a second and/or third hand-held transmitter to the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons. 2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the Universal Home Remote buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired Universal Home Remote button and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure noted in “Gate Operator and Canadian Programming” later in this section. 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly after Universal Home Remote successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons. 5. Press and hold the newly-trained Universal Home Remote button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the Universal Home Remote button is pressed and released. To program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons, begin with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote.” Do not repeat Step 1 as this will erase all of the programmed channels. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling-code equipped device, most commonly, a garage door opener. 2-48 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8. 8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the programmed Universal Home Remote button for two seconds, then release. Repeat the press/hold/ release sequence a second time, and depending on the brand of the garage door opener, or other rolling code device, repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming. The Universal Home Remote should now activate your rolling-code equipped device. To program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons, begin with Step 2 of “Programming Universal Home Remote.” You do not want to repeat Step 1, as this will erase all previous programming from the Universal Home Remote buttons. Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for Universal Home Remote to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same manner. If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator or garage door opener by using the “Programming Universal Home Remote” procedures, regardless of where you live, replace Step 3 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” with the following: Continue to press and hold the Universal Home Remote button while you press and release every two seconds (cycle) the hand-held transmitter button until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal Home Remote. The Universal Home Remote indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 4 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” to complete. 2-49 Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button To program a device to Universal Home Remote using a Universal Home Remote button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired Universal Home Remote button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to ﬂash after 20 seconds. While still holding the Universal Home Remote button, proceed with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” shown earlier in this section. For additional information on Universal Home Remote, see Customer Assistance Offices on page 7-4. Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons To erase programming from the three Universal Home Remote buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold the two outside buttons for longer than 30 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. The Universal Home Remote is now in the train (learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” shown earlier in this section. Individual buttons cannot be erased, but they can be reprogrammed. See “Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button” following this section. 2-50 Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. The glove box is lockable. The glove box has a light inside. Cupholder(s) There are two cupholders located on the center console next to the shift lever. To open it, place your thumb on the left side of the lid and slide the handle to the right. Center Console Storage Area To use this storage area, pull up the lid on the driver’s side front edge of the console and swing it to the passenger’s side. You can use the key to lock and unlock the console. Do not leave the key in the lock, or it could be damaged when the driver sits down. Floor Mats The ﬂoor mats, if equipped, are specially designed to remain in position under your feet and out of reach of the accelerator pedal. The driver’s side ﬂoor mat is held in place by two locator pins and the passenger’s side is held in place by one. Be sure that the driver’s side ﬂoor mat is properly placed on the ﬂoor so that it does not block the movement of the accelerator pedal. To remove the ﬂoor mats, pull up on the rear of the mat to disconnect from the locator pins. To reinstall the ﬂoor mats, line up the openings in the ﬂoor mat over the locator pins and push down into place. 2-51 For Z06 models the right rear compartment stores the battery and cannot be used for storage. Notice: Do not store heavy or sharp objects in the rear storage compartments located in the hatch/trunk area. If you do, the objects could damage the underbody. Rear Trunk Partition For vehicles equipped with the power convertible top option only, there is a trunk partition to keep cargo from getting in the way of the convertible top. The trunk partition must be in place for the top to move. If the trunk partition is not properly in place the ATTACH TRUNK PARTITION DIC message will display and you will not be able to remove the convertible top. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-53 for more information. The trunk partition is a ﬂat carpeted board with a horizontal ﬂap that can be attached to the top of the trunk to divide the storage compartment or stored ﬂat when not in use. Rear Storage Area There are two rear storage compartments in the ﬂoor of the rear hatch/trunk area. Convertible Your vehicle will be equipped with two storage compartment lids. To access a storage compartment, pull up to open the lid. The lids are not removable. 2-52 To install the rear trunk partition, secure the partition onto the retainers located on the ﬂoor of the trunk towards the front of the compartment. Pull the divider up and snap it onto the snaps on both sides of the trunk. 2-53 Convenience Net If your vehicle has this feature you will see it on the back wall of the rear area of the vehicle. Put small loads, like grocery bags, in the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The convenience net is not for larger, heavier loads. You can unhook the net and place it in one of the rear storage compartments when you are not using it. Cargo Cover If your vehicle has this feature, the security shade can provide hidden storage in the rear area of the vehicle. The shade is also helpful in blocking the glare from the removable roof when it is stored in the rear compartment. Using the Cargo Cover 1. Hook the elastic loops on the front corners (A) of the shade to the T-nuts located on the front corners of the rear hatch frame. 2. Hook the elastic loops on the rear corners (B) of the shade to the hooks recessed inside the rear hatch frame, near the rear corners. 2-54 3. Grasp the loop at the rear center of the shade and wrap around the striker assembly. 4. Push the loop to the top of the striker (base plate). Roof Panel The vehicle may have a removable roof panel. Follow the procedures listed when removing or installing it. Removing the Roof Panel {CAUTION: Do not try to remove a roof panel while the vehicle is moving. Trying to remove the roof panel while the vehicle is moving could cause an accident. The panel could fall into the vehicle and cause you to lose control, or it could ﬂy off and strike another vehicle. You or others could be injured. Remove the roof panel only when the vehicle is parked. Until you are sure you can remove the panel alone, have someone help you. 2-55 Notice: If you drop or rest a roof panel on its edges, the roof panel, paint and/or weather stripping may be damaged. Always place the roof panel in the stowage receivers after removing it from the vehicle. 1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake. Shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission into NEUTRAL. 2. Make sure the ignition is turned to OFF. 3. Lower both sun visors. 4. Open the rear hatch and remove any items that may interfere with proper storage of the roof panel. 5. Lower the windows. There are two release latches on the front of the roof panel and one rear release latch on the back of the roof panel. 2-56 Driver’s Side Front Roof Panel Release Latch 6. To unlock the release latches on the front of the roof panel, grasp each handle with your ﬁngers and pull it outward. 7. To unlock the rear of the roof panel’s rear release latch, press the back of the release handle (B). Then press the button on the front of the release handle, (A) with your thumb. Driver’s Side Rear Roof Panel Release Hatch The driver’s side handle moves toward the driver’s door. The passenger’s side handle moves toward the passenger’s door. Pull down the latch lever with your ﬁngers. 8. Stand on one side of the vehicle, and if necessary, have someone stand on the other side. Together, carefully lift the front edge of the roof panel up and forward. 9. When the roof panel is loosened from the vehicle, one person should grasp the roof panel as close to the center as possible and lift it away from the vehicle. 2-57 Storing the Roof Panel {CAUTION: If a roof panel is not stored properly, it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver. People in the vehicle could be injured. Whenever you store a roof panel in the vehicle, always be sure that it is stored securely in the proper location. Notice: If you drop or rest a roof panel on its edges, the roof panel, paint and/or weather stripping may be

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