2006 Chevrolet Corvette Owners Manual

You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, your dealer can 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.

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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. To perform a Check Engine light bulb check with the keyless ignition, make sure the transmitter fob is in the passenger compartment. See Ignition Positions on page 2-22. Press the bottom of the ACC button on the instrument panel and hold the button down for five seconds. The instrument panel, including the Check Engine light, will light up and the ignition will be on, but the engine will not start — if you press the bottom of the ACC button only briefly, less than five seconds, the accessory power mode will be turned on, but not the ignition. After the bulb check, be sure to press and release the ACC button again to turn the ignition off and avoid draining the vehicle’s battery. 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, your GM dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection.

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, it could read as low as 6 psi (40 kPa) and still be considered normal. It may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the shaded area show the normal operating range. Readings in the shaded area tell you that the engine is low on oil, or that you might have some other oil problem. See Engine Oil on page 5-16. 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 3-48.

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Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.

Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil.

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Security Light

Lights On Reminder

For information regarding this light, see Theft-Deterrent Systems on page 2-19.

The fog lamps light will come on when the fog lamps are in use.

Fog Lamp Light

This light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on.

See Headlamps on Reminder on page 3-16 for more information. Highbeam On Light

This light comes on whenever the high-beam headlamps are on.

The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 3-17 for more information.

See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-9
for more information.

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Fuel Gage

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

When the needle approaches the low fuel symbol, a chime will sound and LOW FUEL will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. At this time, you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. Press the RESET button to acknowledge a DIC message(s). Pressing the RESET button 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. (cid:127) At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before

the gage reads the full symbol. 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 the tank is empty when the ignition is turned off. The gage reading may change slightly within the first several minutes after starting the vehicle. See DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-48 for more information.

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(cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s systems. It is also used to display driver personalization features and warning/status messages. The DIC display is located on the instrument panel cluster below the speedometer and tachometer, directly above the steering column. The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel, to the right of the instrument panel cluster. The DIC comes on when the ignition is turned on. After displaying CORVETTE BY CHEVROLET, the DIC will display the current driver and the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. If a problem is detected, a warning message will appear on the DIC display. Be sure to take any message that appears on the display seriously and remember that clearing the message will only make the message disappear, not correct the problem.

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DIC Controls and Displays The Driver Information Center (DIC) has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the following buttons located on the instrument panel, to the right of the instrument panel cluster.

.4 (Fuel): Press this button to display fuel information such as fuel economy and range.

2 (Gages): Press this button to display gage information like oil pressure and temperature, coolant temperature, automatic transmission fluid temperature, if equipped, battery voltage, and front/rear tire pressures. TRIP: Press this button to display your total and trip distance driven, the elapsed time function, your average speed, and the engine oil life. OPTION: Press this button to choose personal options that are available on your vehicle, depending on the options your vehicle is equipped with, such as door locks, easy entry seats, and language. RESET: Press this button, used along with the other buttons, to reset system functions, select personal options, and turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC. FUEL Button The fuel button displays average fuel economy and instantaneous fuel economy, calculated for your specific driving conditions, and range information. Average Fuel Economy: The average fuel economy is viewed as a long-term approximation of your overall driving conditions. You should reset the average fuel economy display every time you refuel. If you press the RESET button in this mode while you are driving, the system will reset this display and begin figuring fuel economy from that point in time.

Press the fuel button to display average fuel economy, such as: (cid:127) AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY 20.1 MPG or (cid:127) AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY 11.7 L/100 km

Instantaneous Fuel Economy: Instantaneous fuel economy reflects only the fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and will change frequently as driving conditions change. Unlike average fuel economy, this menu item cannot be reset. Press the fuel button again to display instantaneous fuel economy, such as:

INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY 20.1 MPG or INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY 11.7 L/100 km

Fuel Range: The range calculates the remaining distance you can drive without refueling. It is based on fuel economy and the fuel remaining in the tank. Press the fuel button again to display the range, such as: (cid:127) RANGE 30 MI or (cid:127) RANGE 48 km If the LOW FUEL warning is displayed or if RANGE is less than 40 miles (64 km), the display will read RANGE LOW.

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(cid:127) (cid:127) 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 automatically. If the vehicle has been idling for a long time, the range displayed on the DIC could be abnormally low. The vehicle must be driven 5–10 miles (8–16 km) to get an accurate reading. GAGES Button The gages button displays oil pressure, oil temperature, coolant temperature, transmission fluid temperature for automatic transmission vehicles only, battery voltage, and tire pressure information.

Oil Pressure: This display shows the oil pressure. Press the gages button to display the oil pressure, such as: (cid:127) OIL PRESSURE 40 PSI or (cid:127) OIL PRESSURE 276 kPa

Oil Temperature: This display shows the oil temperature. Press the gages button again to display the oil temperature, such as: (cid:127) OIL TEMPERATURE 234°F or (cid:127) OIL TEMPERATURE 112°C

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If the oil temperature is low, the display will show OIL TEMPERATURE LOW. If the oil temperature is high, the display will show OIL TEMPERATURE HIGH.

Coolant Temperature: This display shows the engine coolant temperature. Press the gages button again to display the coolant temperature, such as: (cid:127) COOLANT TEMPERATURE 123°F or (cid:127) COOLANT TEMPERATURE 51°C If the coolant temperature is low, the display will show COOLANT TEMPERATURE LOW. If the coolant temperature is high, the display will show COOLANT TEMPERATURE HIGH.

Transmission Fluid Temperature: If you have an automatic transmission vehicle, this display shows the automatic transmission fluid temperature. Press the gages button again to display the automatic transmission fluid temperature, such as:

TRANS FLUID TEMP 123°F or TRANS FLUID TEMP 51°C

If the transmission fluid temperature is low, the display will show TRANS FLUID TEMP LOW. If the transmission fluid temperature is high, the display will show TRANS FLUID TEMP HIGH.

(cid:127) (cid:127) Battery Voltage: This display shows the current battery voltage. Press the gages button again to display the battery voltage, such as: (cid:127) BATTERY VOLTAGE 13.5 VOLTS

Tire Pressure: This display shows the tire pressure for each tire. Press the gages button again to display the tire pressure for the front tires, such as:

FRONT TIRE PRESSURES L 34 PSI R 33 PSI or FRONT TIRE PRESSURES L 234 kPa R 228 kPa

Press the gages button again to display the tire pressure for the rear tires, such as: (cid:127) REAR TIRE PRESSURES L 34 PSI R 33 PSI or (cid:127) REAR TIRE PRESSURES L 234 kPa R 228 kPa Tire pressure is not available until the vehicle has reached a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or more.

TRIP Button The TRIP button displays the odometer, trip distance, elapsed time, average speed, and oil life remaining information.

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: (cid:127) ODOMETER 12345 MI or (cid:127) 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 to display TRIP ODOMETER A readings and press the button again to display TRIP ODOMETER B readings, such as:

TRIP ODOMETER A 130.5 MI or TRIP ODOMETER A 209.9 km TRIP ODOMETER B 300.5 MI or TRIP ODOMETER B 483.5 km

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(cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Both of the trip odometers can be used simultaneously. TRIP A could be used to track the distance to a destination. TRIP B could be used to track maintenance periods. The trip odometers can be reset by pressing the RESET button on the DIC. There is also a miles since last ignition feature that displays the number of miles (kilometers) driven since you last started the vehicle. Press and hold the RESET button for three seconds, then release it. The miles (kilometers) since the last ignition cycle will be set into the trip odometer.

Elapsed Timer: Press the TRIP button until ELAPSED TIMER is displayed, such as ELAPSED TIMER .00. When the ignition is in ON, the DIC can be used as a stopwatch. The display can show hours, minutes and seconds. The elapsed time indicator will record up to 23 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds, then it will reset to zero and continue counting. The display appears as ELAPSED TIMER .00 in the elapsed time function. You can start or stop the elapsed time by pressing the RESET button. To reset the elapsed time to zero, press the RESET button for three seconds while the timer is displayed. Pressing and holding the RESET button for at least 10 seconds will reset the timer display to the time since last ignition cycle.

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Average Speed: Press the TRIP button until the average speed is displayed, such as: (cid:127) AVERAGE SPEED 62 MPH or (cid:127) AVERAGE SPEED 100 km/h Press and hold the RESET button to reset to 0.0 mph.

Engine Oil Life: Press the TRIP button until the engine oil life is displayed, such as OIL LIFE REMAINING 89%. This is an estimate of the engine oil’s remaining useful life. It will show 100% 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 ENGINE OIL. Remember, you must reset the engine oil life system yourself after each oil change. It will not reset itself. To reset the system, see Engine Oil Life System on page 5-23. Be careful not to reset the engine oil life system accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 and Engine Oil on page 5-16 for more information.

OPTION Button The OPTION button allows you to access the PERSONAL OPTIONS menu and customize the personalization settings on your vehicle. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-68 for more information. RESET Button The RESET button, used along with other buttons, will reset system functions and turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC.

DIC Warnings and Messages The following messages and warnings may appear in the DIC display. The DIC display area is located in the instrument panel cluster below the speedometer and tachometer, directly above the steering column. You may receive more than one message at a time. Messages will appear one behind the other. To acknowledge a message and remove it from the display, press the RESET button. You may scroll through the messages that may have been sent at the same time. The message center is continuously updated with the vehicle performance status.

ABS ACTIVE (Anti-Lock Brake System Active): When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, the ABS ACTIVE message will be displayed.

Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. The message will stay on for a few seconds after the system stops adjusting brake pressure.

ACTIVE HANDLING: Your vehicle has 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 message will stay on for a few seconds following the active handling event. This is normal when the system is operating. See Active Handling System on page 4-10 and Braking on page 4-6.

ACTIVE HANDLING CALIBRATING: This message will display and the active handling system light on the instrument panel cluster will be on while the system is calibrating after exceeding 19 mph (30 km/h) for 10 seconds. See Active Handling System Light on page 3-40. The Active Handling System is not functional yet. The Active Handling System performance is affected until the next message ACTIVE HANDLING READY is displayed. The Active Handling System is off until the ACTIVE HANDLING READY message is displayed. See Active Handling System on page 4-10 for more information.

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ACTIVE HANDLING READY: If you receive this message, the system has completed the functional check of the Active Handling System. See Active Handling System on page 4-10 for more information.

ACTIVE HANDLING WARMING UP: When you first start your vehicle during cold winter weather, and begin to drive away (up to 6 mph (10 km/h)), the message ACTIVE HANDLING WARMING UP may be displayed in the DIC. This is normal. You can acknowledge this message by pressing the RESET button. The Active Handling System performance is affected until the next message ACTIVE HANDLING READY is displayed in the DIC. See Active Handling System on page 4-10 for more information.

ATTACH TRUNK PARTITION: If your vehicle has a power convertible top, this message will appear and a chime will sound if the trunk partition is not in place. Open the hatch/trunk and make sure the trunk partition is secure and no objects are on the trunk partition. See Rear Storage Area on page 2-52 for more information.

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE: When the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point, the BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE message will display. The battery saver system will start reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may not be able to notice. At the point that features are disabled, this message is displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying to save the charge in the battery. Turn off unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge.

BUCKLE PASSENGER: This message reminds you to buckle the passenger’s seat belt.

This message will display and a chime will sound when the ignition is on, the driver’s seat belt is buckled, the passenger’s seat belt is unbuckled with the passenger airbag enabled, and the vehicle is in motion. You should have the passenger buckle their seat belt.

The reminder will be repeated if the ignition is on, the vehicle is in motion, the driver is buckled and the passenger is still unbuckled, and the passenger airbag is enabled. If the passenger’s seat belt is already buckled, this message and chime will not come on.

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BUCKLE SEATBELT: This message reminds you to buckle the driver’s seat belt. This message will display and a chime will sound when the ignition is on, the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, and the vehicle is in motion. You should buckle your seat belt. If the driver remains unbuckled when the ignition is on and the vehicle is in motion, the reminder will be repeated. If the driver’s seat belt is already buckled, this message and chime will not come on. This message is an additional reminder to the Safety Belt Reminder Light in the instrument panel cluster. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-34 for more information. CHANGE ENGINE OIL: This message will appear when the life of the engine oil has expired. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. After an oil change, the engine oil life system must be reset. See “Engine Oil Life” under DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-48. Also, see Engine Oil on page 5-16 and Engine Oil Life System on page 5-23 for more information. CHECK BRAKE FLUID: This message will appear, a chime will sound, and the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster will be on if the ignition is on to inform the driver that the brake fluid level is low. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-38. Have the brake system serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible. See Brakes on page 5-42.

CHECK COOLANT LEVEL: This message will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant. Have the cooling system serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible. See Engine Coolant on page 5-29.

CHECK GAS CAP: If the gas cap has not been fully tightened, this message will appear. You should check your gas cap to ensure that it is on properly. Once tightened, it will take at least one overnight park to reset or clear this message. If there is a CHECK GAS CAP message and a malfunction indicator lamp on in the instrument panel cluster, you may need to see your GM dealer for service. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-42 for more information.

CHECK OIL LEVEL: Press the RESET button 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 change in the engine oil level, the light will remain off.

You will hear two chimes when this message is displayed. If this message appears after starting your engine, your engine oil level may be too low. You may need to add oil. See Engine Overheating on page 5-32.

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CLOSE TRUNK TO MOVE TOP: This message will display and a chime will sound if the trunk is open while you are trying to operate the convertible top. Make sure the trunk is closed before operating the convertible top. See Convertible Top (Manual) on page 2-60 or Convertible Top (Power) on page 2-67.

COMPETITIVE DRIVING MODE: When the Competitive Driving mode is selected, this message will be displayed in the DIC and a short chime will sound. 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. See Racing or Other Competitive Driving on page 4-18 for more information.

COOLANT OVER TEMPERATURE: You will hear a chime 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 the RESET button, 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 5-32.

CRUISE DISENGAGED: This message will momentarily appear when you disengage the cruise control system by stepping on the brake on an automatic transmission vehicle or the clutch on a manual transmission vehicle or by turning off the cruise control switch. See Cruise Control on page 3-11 for more information.

ENGINE DRAG CONTROL ACTIVE: This message displays when engine drag control is active. When driving in a lower gear in rainy, snowy or icy conditions, and then letting up on the accelerator or downshifting, the rear wheels may begin to slip and this message appears. This message will stay on for a few seconds following the engine drag control event.

ENGINE OVERHEATED – STOP ENGINE: This message will appear along with a continuous chime when the engine has overheated. Stop and turn the engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damage. See Engine Overheating on page 5-32.

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ENGINE PROTECTION REDUCE ENGINE RPM: You will hear multiple chimes when this message is displayed. This message will remain displayed and active until the issue is resolved.

If the engine oil temperature exceeds 320°F (160°C), this message is displayed. You should check the engine coolant temperature and engine oil level. If your engine is too hot, see Engine Overheating on page 5-32. Your vehicle may need service, so see your GM dealer. You can monitor the oil temperature with the gages button on the DIC.

HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED: If it is dark enough outside and the headlamps and Twilight Sentinel® controls are off, this message will display. This message informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps is recommended. It has become dark enough outside to require the headlamps and/or other exterior lamps.

HIGH TIRE PRESSURE: To acknowledge the warning, press the RESET button. After you press the RESET button, 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 LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or 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 the RESET button. 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 on page 5-62 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-64.

HOT ENGINE AIR CONDITIONING OFF: This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the A/C operation will automatically resume. You can continue to drive your vehicle. If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired by your GM dealer as soon as possible to avoid compressor damage.

ICE POSSIBLE: This message displays when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions.

LOW FUEL: This message displays when the fuel tank is less than 10 percent full and the display is turned off. A multiple chime will also sound when this message is displayed. See Fuel Gage on page 3-47.

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LOW OIL PRESSURE: If this message appears while the engine is running, stop the engine and do not operate it until the cause of low oil pressure is corrected. Severe damage to the engine can result. A multiple chime will sound when this message is displayed. See Engine Oil on page 5-16.

LOW TIRE PRESSURE: You will hear multiple chimes and the tire pressure light on the instrument panel cluster will come on when this message is displayed. See Tire Pressure Light on page 3-42. To acknowledge the warning, press the RESET button. After you press the RESET button, 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 24 psi (164 kPa). Next to the LOW TIRE PRESSURE message, you can see either LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or 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 the RESET button. 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 on page 5-62 and Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-67.

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When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE FLAT message is displayed on the Driver Information Center, your vehicle’s handling capabilities will be reduced during severe maneuvers. The active handling system will be affected. See Active Handling System on page 4-10. If you drive too fast, you could lose control of your vehicle. You or others could be injured. Do not drive over 55 mph (90 km/h) when the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE FLAT message is displayed. Drive cautiously and check your tire pressures as soon as you can.

MAXIMUM SPEED 80 MPH (129 km/h): To acknowledge the warning, press the RESET button. After you press the RESET button, a message will reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes.

This message indicates that a malfunction is present in the Selective Ride Control system. The vehicle speed will be limited to a value determined by the vehicle when the shock absorber system has failed and the shocks are in their full soft mode. Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible.

NO FOBS DETECTED: This message is displayed if the vehicle does not detect the presence of a keyless access transmitter when you have attempted to start the vehicle or a vehicle door has just closed. The following conditions may cause this message to appear: (cid:127) Driver-added equipment plugged into the accessory

power outlet on the center console is causing interference. Examples of these devices are cell phones and cell phone chargers, two-way radios, power inverters, or similar items. Try moving the keyless access transmitter away from these devices when starting the vehicle. In addition, PDA devices and remote garage and gate openers may also generate Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) that may interfere with the keyless access transmitter. Do not carry the keyless access transmitter in the same pocket or bag as these devices. The vehicle is experiencing Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). Some locations, such as airports, automatic toll booths, and some gas stations, have EMI fields which may interfere with your keyless access transmitter.

If moving the transmitter to different locations within the vehicle does not help, place the transmitter in the glove box transmitter pocket with the buttons facing to the right and then press the START button.

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(cid:127) NO FOB - OFF OR RUN?: When this message displays, it means that the keyless access transmitter is not detected inside the vehicle while you are trying to turn the ignition off. Your vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing the keyless access system to be jammed. The vehicle will remain in ACCESSORY until OFF or START has been pressed or five minutes has expired. If you turn the ignition off and you cannot find the keyless access transmitter, you will not be able to restart the vehicle. The keyless access transmitter needs to be inside of the vehicle in order for the vehicle to start. See Starting the Engine on page 2-23 for more information.

OPTIONS UNAVAILABLE: This message is displayed for a few seconds if a keyless access transmitter that is not labelled 1 or 2 is used and you try to personalize the features on your vehicle by pressing the OPTION button. The personalization system will not recognize the transmitter and the DIC will not display the current driver number or the menus used to set personalizations. The personalization features will then be set to the default states. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-68 for more information.

PRESS BRAKE TO START ENGINE (Automatic Transmission Only): This message is displayed if you try to start the engine by pressing the keyless ignition start button without having the brake pressed. The brake needs to be pressed when starting the engine. See Ignition Positions on page 2-22 for more information.

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REDUCED ENGINE POWER: You will hear multiple chimes when this message is displayed. To acknowledge that you have read the message and to remove it from the display, press the RESET button. The message will reappear every five minutes 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 your GM dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair.

Also, see Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-42. If the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed in combination with the COOLANT OVER TEMPERATURE message, see Engine Overheating on page 5-32.

SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM: If the SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM message is displayed, there is a problem with your Active Handling System and your vehicle needs service. See your GM dealer. 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. See Active Handling System on page 4-10
for more information.

SERVICE AIR CONDITIONING: This message displays when the electronic sensors that control the air conditioning and heating systems are no longer working. Have the climate control system serviced by your GM dealer if you notice a drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency.

SERVICE ANTILOCK BRAKES: If the SERVICE ANTILOCK BRAKES 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. See your GM dealer. If the anti-lock brake system warning light is on and the regular brake system warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but do not have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system light is also on, you do not have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with your brakes. See Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3-39
and Brake System Warning Light on page 3-38.

If the SERVICE ANTILOCK BRAKES 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 ANTILOCK BRAKES, SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM, and SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING, and the instrument cluster lights will be illuminated along with a chime. The driver can acknowledge these messages by pressing the RESET button. When the service message is displayed the computer controlled systems will not assist the driver and you should have the system repaired by your GM dealer as soon as possible. Adjust your driving accordingly.

SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM: Press the RESET button 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 multiple 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 by your GM dealer. Driving while this warning message 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.

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SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This message displays if an electrical problem has occurred within the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer.

SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM: This message displays if the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has detected a problem within the fuel system. Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer. This message will also be displayed when the cluster is not getting fuel information from the PCM.

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. See your GM dealer. If a fault 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.

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR: 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 about 60 minutes. A sensor 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 GM dealer.

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SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM: If the SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM message is displayed when you are driving, there is a problem with your Traction Control System and your vehicle is in need of service. See your GM dealer. When this message is displayed, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.

The instrument cluster car icon will also be illuminated and a chime will sound. The driver can acknowledge both messages by pressing the RESET button two times. When the service messages are displayed, the computer controlled systems will not assist the driver in controlling the vehicle. Have the system repaired by your GM dealer as soon as possible. Adjust your driving accordingly.

SERVICE TRANSMISSION: If this message appears, there is a problem with the transmission. See your GM dealer for service.

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON: If this message appears on the DIC along with a chime, there may be an electrical or another system problem with your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by your GM dealer if this message keeps appearing.

SET PARK BRAKE FOR SEAT RECALL: If you have a manual transmission vehicle, this message displays if you try to recall the memory positions when the ignition is on and the parking brake is not set. If the vehicle is on, you must set the parking brake in order for the memory positions to recall. See Memory on page 2-72
for more information.

SET PARK BRAKE TO MOVE TOP: If you have a manual transmission vehicle, this message will display and a chime will sound if you try to operate the power convertible top without first setting the parking brake. Set the parking brake before trying to operate the power convertible top. See Convertible Top (Manual) on page 2-60 or Convertible Top (Power) on page 2-67
for more information.

SHIFT TO PARK: If you have an automatic transmission vehicle, this message indicates that the vehicle is not in PARK (P) when the engine is being turned off. The vehicle will be in ACCESSORY. Once the shifter is moved to PARK (P), the vehicle will turn off.

The vehicle will remain in ACCESSORY, without the 20 minute time-out period, until the shifter is moved to PARK (P) or until the driver presses the pushbutton to restart the vehicle. See Ignition Positions on page 2-22 for more information.

SHIFT TO PARK OR SET PARK BRAKE FOR TOP: If you have an automatic transmission vehicle, this message will display and a chime will sound if you try to operate the power convertible top without first shifting into PARK (P) or setting the parking brake. Either shift the vehicle into PARK (P) or set the parking brake before trying to operate the power convertible top. See Convertible Top (Manual) on page 2-60 or Convertible Top (Power) on page 2-67 for more information.

SHOCKS INOPERATIVE: To acknowledge that you have read the message and to remove it from the display, press the RESET button. 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 by your GM dealer as soon as possible.

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TIRE FLAT: You will hear two chimes when this message is displayed followed by the message MAXIMUM SPEED 55 MPH (90 km/h). Also, the tire pressure light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 3-42. If this message appears, do not drive your vehicle above this limit. The next message to appear is REDUCED HANDLING. The active handling system will intervene more quickly when a flat tire has been detected. Adjust your driving accordingly. To acknowledge these warnings, press the RESET button. After you press the RESET button, a message will reappear every 10 minutes until this condition changes. This message indicates that the pressure in one of your tires is lower than 10 psi (68 kPa). Next to the TIRE FLAT message, you can see either LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or 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 the RESET button. 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 on page 5-62 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-64.

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{CAUTION:

When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE FLAT 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 TIRE FLAT message is displayed. Drive cautiously and check your tire pressures as soon as you can.

TOO COLD TO MOVE TOP: This message displays and a chime sounds when the power convertible top button is pressed and the power convertible top pump motor temperature is below -4°F (-20°C). Wait for the power convertible top pump motor to warm up before using the power convertible top.

TOP MOTOR OVER TEMPERATURE: This message displays and a chime sounds when the power convertible top button is pressed and the power convertible top pump motor temperature is over 221°F (105°C). Wait for the power convertible top pump motor to cool down before using the power convertible top.

TOP NOT SECURE: This message displays and a chime sounds when the power convertible top button is released before the top open or close operation is complete or if the top is closed without the header latch engaged. Press and hold the convertible top button to fully open or close the top, and make sure that the header latch is engaged after the top is closed.

TRACTION SYSTEM ACTIVE: When your Traction Control System is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION SYSTEM 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 AND ACTIVE HANDLING – OFF: By pressing the Active Handling System console button for five seconds, the driver can turn the Traction Control and Active Handling Systems off. The message TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING – 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.

TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING – 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 TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING – ON will be displayed temporarily in the DIC, the instrument panel cluster light will be off and a chime will sound.

TRACTION SYSTEM – OFF: You will hear a single quick tone when this message is displayed and the traction control system warning light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 3-40. This message comes on and stays on when the Active Handling System console button is pressed to turn the system off. To acknowledge this message, press the RESET button.

TRACTION SYSTEM – ON: You will hear a single quick tone when this message is displayed. This message is displayed when you decide to turn on the Traction Control System by pressing the Active Handling System console button on the console. This message will shut off automatically on its own.

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TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE: 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 the RESET button, the message remains on the display until the condition changes.

If the transmission fluid temperature rises above 270°F (132°C) or rises rapidly, this message is displayed. The transmission may shift gears or apply the torque converter clutch to reduce the fluid temperature. Driving aggressively or driving on long hills can cause the transmission fluid temperature to be higher than normal. If this message appears, you may continue to drive at a slower speed. You should also monitor the transmission fluid temperature and allow it to cool to at least 230°F (110°C). The transmission fluid temperature can be monitored with the gages button on the DIC. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-28. You should also check the engine coolant temperature. If it is also hot, see Engine Overheating on page 5-32.

If the TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE message is displayed during normal vehicle operation on flat roads, your vehicle may need service. See your GM dealer for an inspection.

If driving in a performance or competitive manner, the use of (S) Sport Automatic Mode or (S) Sport Manual Paddle Shift gear selection is recommended. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-26 for more information.

TURN SIGNAL ON: If a turn signal is left on for three-quarters of a mile (1.2 km), this message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime. Move the turn signal/multifunction lever to the off position. To acknowledge this message, press the RESET button.

UNLATCH HEADER TO MOVE TOP: This message will display and a chime will sound if you try to lower the convertible top without first unlocking the top. Move the latch handle to unlock the convertible top. See Convertible Top (Manual) on page 2-60 or Convertible Top (Power) on page 2-67.

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Other Messages Here are more messages that you can receive on your Driver Information Center (DIC). To acknowledge a message and read another message that may have come on at the same time, press the RESET button. (cid:127) ACCESSORY MODE ON (cid:127) BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH

See Voltmeter Gage on page 3-37.

(cid:127) BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW

See Voltmeter Gage on page 3-37.

(cid:127) CHECK WASHER FLUID

See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-41.

(cid:127) CRUISE SET TO XXX MPH (XXX km/h)

See Cruise Control on page 3-11.

(cid:127) DRIVER DOOR AJAR

FOB AUTOLEARN WAIT XX MINUTES See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-5. FOB BATTERY LOW See “Battery Replacement” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-5.

(cid:127) HATCH AJAR (Coupe)

INTRUSION SENSOR OFF, if your vehicle has this feature INTRUSION SENSOR ON, if your vehicle has this feature

(cid:127) KNOWN FOB

See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-5.

(cid:127) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FOBS LEARNED

See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-5.

(cid:127) OFF–ACCESSORY TO LEARN

See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-5.

(cid:127) PASSENGER DOOR AJAR (cid:127) READY FOR FOB #X

See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-5. TONNEAU AJAR (Convertible) TRUNK AJAR (Convertible)

(cid:127) UPSHIFT NOW

See Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-30.

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(cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) DIC Vehicle Personalization Many features on your vehicle can be personalized. This means that the operation of these features can be set to operate differently depending on who is driving the vehicle. See “Personal Options” later in this section for the features that you can personalize. The personalization settings for other features are automatically updated and saved as the driver adjusts them. These include the following settings and presets:

The radio presets, tone, volume, fade, balance, equalization (EQ) settings and source (radio or CD) The last climate control setting The Head-Up Display (HUD) position and dimming level, if equipped The instrument panel cluster dimming level and last selected DIC display

Separate personalization settings are saved for two different drivers. One of the keyless access transmitters is assigned to driver 1. The other is assigned to driver 2. The back of the keyless access transmitters are labelled 1 or 2 to correspond to each driver.

The current driver’s preferences are recalled when one of the following occurs:

The lock or unlock button on the keyless access transmitter, labelled 1 or 2, is pressed. The appropriate memory button, 1 or 2, located on the driver’s door is pressed. See Memory on page 2-72 for more information.

(cid:127) A valid keyless access transmitter is detected upon

opening the driver’s door.

If more than one valid keyless access transmitter is detected upon opening the driver’s door, the driver preferences for the lowest driver number will be recalled. If a keyless access transmitter that is not labelled 1 or 2 is used, the personalization system will not recognize the transmitter. The Driver Information Center (DIC) will not display a current driver number and the features that are normally programmed through the DIC will be set to the default states. Also, if the OPTION button is pressed, the DIC does not display the menus used to set personalizations, but instead displays OPTIONS UNAVAILABLE for a few seconds.

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(cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Entering the Personal Options Menu To enter the personal options menu, use the following steps: 1. If you have an automatic transmission vehicle, turn

the vehicle on with the shift lever in PARK (P). If you have a manual transmission vehicle, turn the vehicle on with the parking brake set.

2. Press the OPTION button and you will enter the

PERSONAL OPTIONS menu. The DIC will display the current driver number (1 or 2) for a few seconds and then will display instructions on which buttons to use for setting the personalizations. The RESET button is used to select a setting for a particular feature. The OPTION button is used to move to the next feature.

3. Press the OPTION button while the instruction

screen is displayed to enter the first personalization menu item.

4. Once you have cycled through all of the personal options, pressing the OPTION button a final time exits the personal options menu. In addition, if no button is pressed within 45 seconds, the DIC will exit the personal options menu.

Personal Options The following options are available for programming:

Display Units: This option allows you to choose the measurement units.

Press the OPTION button until DISPLAY UNITS appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: (cid:127) ENGLISH (default) (cid:127) METRIC If you choose ENGLISH, all information will be displayed in English units. If you choose METRIC, all information will be displayed in metric units. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option.

Auto Memory Recall (Automatic Transmission only): If your automatic transmission vehicle has the memory package, you may have this option. This option allows the driver’s seat, the telescopic steering column, if equipped, and the outside rearview mirrors to automatically move to the current driver’s set position when the engine starts.

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Press the OPTION button until AUTO MEMORY RECALL appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: (cid:127) YES (cid:127) NO (default) If you choose YES, the driver’s seat, the outside rearview mirrors and the telescopic steering column, if equipped, positions are recalled when you turn the ignition on. If you choose NO, this option will turn off. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option.

Auto Exit Recall: If your vehicle has the memory package, you may have this option. This option allows the driver’s seat and telescopic steering column, if equipped, to automatically move to the current driver’s exit position when one of the following occurs:

The vehicle is turned off or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) or ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door is opened. The vehicle is turned off or in RAP and the unlock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed.

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In order for the Auto Exit Recall feature to work on an automatic transmission vehicle, the vehicle must be in PARK (P). On a manual transmission vehicle, the parking brake must be set. Press the OPTION button until AUTO EXIT RECALL appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: (cid:127) YES (cid:127) NO (default) If you choose YES, when you turn the ignition off and open the driver’s door or press the unlock button on the keyless access transmitter, the seat and the telescopic steering wheel, if equipped, will return to their stored exit positions for an easy exit or an easy entrance when returning to the vehicle. The seat and steering wheel will only return to the stored driving position if you press the appropriate memory button or activate the auto memory recall feature. If you choose NO, this option will turn off. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option.

(cid:127) (cid:127) Approach Lights: This option briefly turns on the parking lamps, the front fog lamps and the back-up lamps during low light periods when the keyless access transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle.

Press the OPTION button until APPROACH LIGHTS appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: (cid:127) OFF (cid:127) ON (default) If you choose OFF, this option will turn off. If you choose ON, the parking lamps, the front fog lamps, and the back-up lamps will come on for 20 seconds during low light periods when all of the following occurs: (cid:127) You press the unlock button on the keyless

access transmitter.

(cid:127) Both of the doors are closed. The vehicle is off or in RAP.

The lamps remain on for 20 seconds or until a door is opened, the lock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed or the vehicle is no longer off or in RAP. See Keyless Access System on page 2-4 for more information. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option.

Twilight Delay: This option allows you to set the amount of time you want the parking lamps and front fog lamps to remain on after you exit the vehicle. This will occur when the vehicle is off or in RAP and the headlamps are on due to the automatic headlamp system. The parking lamps and front fog lamps will remain on until the driver selected time expires, the exterior lamp control is activated or the vehicle is no longer off or in RAP. Press the OPTION button until TWILIGHT DELAY appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: (cid:127) OFF 15 S 30 S (default) 90 S

If you choose OFF, this option will turn off. If you choose 15 S, the twilight delay time will be set to 15 seconds. If you choose 30 S, the twilight delay time will be set to 30 seconds. If you choose 90 S, the twilight delay time will be set to 90 seconds. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option.

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(cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Flash at Unlock: This option activates the front and rear turn signals for two short flashes when the unlock or hatch/trunk button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed. The lamps will also flash when OnStar®, if equipped, unlocks the doors. This will only occur when the vehicle is off.

Press the OPTION button until FLASH AT UNLOCK appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: (cid:127) YES (default) (cid:127) NO If you choose YES, the front and rear turn signals will flash twice when you press the unlock button or the hatch/trunk button on the keyless access transmitter or when OnStar®, if equipped, unlocks the doors. If you choose NO, this option will turn off. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option.

Flash at Lock: This option activates the front and rear turn signals for one long flash when the lock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed. The lamps will also flash when OnStar®, if equipped, locks the doors. This will only occur when the vehicle is off. If the lock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed again within five seconds, the horn will sound regardless of which setting you have selected.

Press the OPTION button until FLASH AT LOCK appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: (cid:127) YES (default) (cid:127) NO If you choose YES, the front and rear turn signals will flash once when you press the lock button on the keyless access transmitter or when OnStar®, if equipped, locks the doors. If you choose NO, this option will turn off. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option.

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FOB Reminder: This option chirps the horn three times when the driver’s door is closed and there is a keyless access transmitter inside the interior of the vehicle. This will only occur when the vehicle is off.

Press the OPTION button until FOB REMINDER appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: (cid:127) YES (cid:127) NO (default) If you choose YES, the horn will chirp three times when a keyless access transmitter is inside of the vehicle while the ignition is turned off and the driver’s door is closed. If you choose NO, this option will turn off. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option.

Passive Door Locking: This option allows you to select whether the doors automatically lock during normal vehicle exit. When the ignition is turned off and all doors become closed, the vehicle will determine how many keyless access transmitters remain in the vehicle interior. If at least one keyless access transmitter has been removed from the interior of the vehicle, the doors will lock after eight seconds.

For example, if there are two keyless access transmitters in the vehicle and one is removed, the other will be locked in. The keyless access transmitter locked in the vehicle can still be used to start the vehicle or unlock the doors, if needed. A person approaching the outside of the locked vehicle without an authorized keyless access transmitter, however, will not be able to open the door, even with a transmitter in the vehicle.

You may temporarily disable the passive door locking feature by pressing the door unlock switch for three seconds on an open door. Passive door locking will then remain disabled until a door lock switch is pressed or until the power mode transitions from the off power mode.

Press the OPTION button until PASSIVE DOOR LOCKING appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: (cid:127) OFF (default) (cid:127) SILENT (cid:127) HORN If you choose OFF, this option will turn off. If you choose SILENT, the doors will automatically lock eight seconds after you turn the ignition off, remove a keyless access transmitter from the interior of the vehicle, and close both doors.

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If you choose HORN, the doors will automatically lock and the horn will chirp eight seconds after you turn the ignition off, remove a keyless access transmitter from the interior of the vehicle, and close both doors. If you are parking in a quiet area and do not want the horn to sound when the doors lock, press the lock button on the keyless access transmitter immediately after removing it from the interior and closing the doors. This will lock the doors and cancel the passive locking for this ignition cycle. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option.

Passive Door Unlock: This option allows you to select which doors will automatically unlock when you approach and open the driver’s door with your keyless access transmitter. See Door Locks on page 2-10
for more information. Press the OPTION button until PASSIVE DOOR UNLOCK appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: (cid:127) DRIVER (default) (cid:127) BOTH

If you choose DRIVER, only the driver’s door will automatically unlock when you approach and open the driver’s door with your keyless access transmitter. If you choose BOTH, both doors will automatically unlock when you approach and open the driver’s door with your keyless access transmitter.

Auto Unlock: This option allows you to select whether the driver’s door, both doors or neither door automatically unlocks when the shift lever is moved into PARK (P) for automatic transmission vehicles or when the ignition is turned off or is in RAP for manual transmission vehicles.

Press the OPTION button until AUTO UNLOCK appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: (cid:127) OFF (cid:127) DRIVER (cid:127) BOTH (default) If you choose OFF, this option will turn off. If you choose DRIVER, on automatic transmission vehicles, the driver’s door will automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved into PARK (P). On manual transmission vehicles, the driver’s door will automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off or is in RAP.

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If you choose BOTH, on automatic transmission vehicles, both doors will automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved into PARK (P). On manual transmission vehicles, both doors will automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off or is in RAP. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option.

Language: This option allows you to select the language the DIC, the Head-Up Display (HUD), if equipped, and the radio uses to display messages. Each language mode will be displayed in its own language. For example, English will be displayed as ENGLISH, Spanish as ESPANOL, etc. If your vehicle has the navigation system, you will not have the Japanese language mode. Press the OPTION button until LANGUAGE appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: (cid:127) ENGLISH (default) (cid:127) GERMAN FRENCH ITALIAN (cid:127) SPANISH

JAPANESE

If you choose a language that you do not understand, press the OPTION and RESET buttons for five seconds. The DIC will begin displaying all of the various languages one by one for as long as the buttons are pressed. When the desired language is displayed, release the buttons and the DIC will set to this language. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option.

Personalize Name: This option allows you to type in a name or greeting that will appear on the DIC display whenever the corresponding keyless access transmitter (1 or 2) is used or one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) located on the driver’s door is pressed. Press the OPTION button until PERSONALIZE NAME appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: (cid:127) YES (cid:127) NO (default) If you choose YES, you can type in a name that will appear on the DIC display.

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(cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) To program a name, use the following procedure: 1. Enter the PERSONAL OPTIONS menu and select

the driver number (1 or 2) that you would like to program by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Options Menu”.

2. Press the OPTION button until the PERSONALIZE

NAME option appears on the display.

3. Select YES under PERSONALIZE NAME by

pressing the RESET button.

4. Press the OPTION button and a cursor will display

where you can insert a letter.

5. Press the OPTION button again until the letter you

want is displayed. To scroll through the letters faster and without a beeping noise, keep the OPTIONS button depressed. There is a complete alphabet and a blank space available.

6. Then press the RESET button to select the letter of

your choice and proceed on to the next space to the right.

If you make a mistake and would like to clear or replace a letter, perform the following steps:

6.1. Press the RESET button to reach the letter

you would like to change.

6.2. Press the OPTION button to scroll through

the letter choices.

6.3. Press the RESET button to select the letter

and proceed on to the next space to the right.

7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until the name or greeting you want is complete. After the name or greeting is complete, keep pressing the RESET button until the display turns blank and exits out of this option. You can program up to 20 characters.

If you choose NO, this option will turn off. If a customized name or greeting is not programmed, the DIC display will show Driver 1 or Driver 2 to correspond with either the number on the back of the keyless access transmitter (1 or 2) that is being used or to the memory button (1 or 2) that is pressed. PERSONALIZE NAME is the last option available to program in the PERSONAL OPTIONS menu. Pressing the OPTION button after this setting will exit you from the PERSONAL OPTIONS menu. The last item you were in prior to entering PERSONAL OPTIONS will then display on the DIC.

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Audio System(s) Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself with its features. Driving without distraction is a necessity for a safer driving experience. See Defensive Driving on page 4-2. By taking a few moments to read this manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s audio system, you can use it with less effort, as well as take advantage of its features. While your vehicle is parked, set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone and adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite stations using the presets and steering wheel controls (if equipped).

{CAUTION:

This system provides you with a far greater access to audio stations and song listings. Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be injured or killed. Always keep your eyes on the road and your mind on the drive — avoid engaging in extended searching while driving.

Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe driving. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 4-2.

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Here are some ways in which you can help avoid distraction while driving. While your vehicle is parked:

Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. Familiarize yourself with its operation.

(cid:127) Set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite radio stations using the presets and steering wheel controls (if equipped).

Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. If sound equipment can be added, it is very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio, or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added.

Notice: The chime signals related to safety belts, parking brake, and other functions of your vehicle operate through the GM radio/entertainment system. If that equipment is replaced or additional equipment is added to your vehicle, the chimes may not work. Make sure that replacement or additional equipment is compatible with your vehicle before installing it. See Accessories and Modifications on page 5-3. Your vehicle may have a feature called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-23
for more information.

Setting the Time With the ignition on and the radio off, press the H or the M button to enter clock mode. Press and hold H until the correct hour appears on the display. Press and hold M until the correct minute appears on the display. To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour, press either the H or the M button for two seconds to enter the clock mode. Press the tune knob to select between the 12 or 24 hour display format. The clock mode will automatically time out with the changed display format set as the current default setting.

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(cid:127) (cid:127) Radio with CD

Radio with CD shown, Radio with

Six-Disc CD similar

The radio has a blinking indicator light located on the upper left side of the radio. The indicator light is used to show that the theft-deterrent feature mode is set. The blinking indicator light will only flash when the ignition is in the off position. For more information, see Theft-Deterrent Feature on page 3-99
Your vehicle has seven Bose® amplified speakers. See your GM dealer for details.

Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: (cid:127) Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type

of programming

(cid:127) Receive announcements concerning local and

national emergencies

(cid:127) Display messages from radio stations (cid:127) Seek to stations with traffic announcements This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station. While the radio is tuned to an RDS station, the station name or call letters will appear on the display. RDS stations may also provide the time of day, a program type (PTY) for current programming, and the name of the program being broadcast.

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XM™ Satellite Radio Service If your vehicle has XM™, XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and in Canada (if available). XM™ offers over 100 coast-to-coast channels including music, news, sports, talk, and children’s programming. XM™ provides digital quality audio and text information that includes song title and artist name. A service fee is required in order to receive the XM™ service. For more information, contact XM™ at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). Playing the Radio Top Knob (Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. 4 (Information): For RDS, press this button to change what appears on the display while using RDS. The display options are station name, RDS station frequency, PTY, and the name of the program (if available).

For XM™ (if equipped), press the information button while in XM™ mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel: Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel Number/Channel Name.

To change the default on the display, press the information button until you see the display you want, then hold the button for two seconds. The radio will produce one beep and the selected display will now be the default. AUTO n (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, the audio system will adjust automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive, by increasing the volume as vehicle speed increases.

Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select AUTO VOLUME MIN, AUTO VOLUME MED, or AUTO VOLUME MAX. Each higher setting will provide more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. To turn automatic volume off, press this button until AUTO VOLUME OFF appears on the display.

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If your vehicle has the Bose® audio system, it includes Bose® AudioPilot® noise compensation technology. When turned on, AudioPilot® continuously adjusts the audio system to compensate for background noise, so that your music always sounds the same at the set volume level. This feature is most effective at lower radio volume settings where background noise can affect how well you hear the music being played through your vehicle’s audio system. At higher volume settings, where the music is much louder than the background noise, there may be little or no adjustments by AudioPilot®. To use AudioPilot®, set the radio volume to your desired level. Turn AudioPilot® on by pressing the automatic volume button until AVOL ON appears on the display. As you increase vehicle speed, the background noise in your vehicle will increase. AudioPilot® will adjust your audio system’s output for the background noise it hears. To turn AudioPilot® off, press the automatic volume button until AVOL OFF appears on the display. For additional information on AudioPilot®, please visit www.bose.com.

MUTE: Press this button to silence the system. Press this button again to turn the sound on.

This button is not available on the Radio with Six-Disc CD.

Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The display will show the selection. O / e(Tune): Turn this knob to select radio stations. t SEEK u: Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there.

The radio will only seek stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. t SCAN u: Press and hold either arrow for two seconds until FREQUENCY SCAN appears on the display. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press either arrow again to stop scanning.

To scan preset stations, press and hold either arrow for four seconds until PRESET SCAN appears on the display. The radio will go to the next preset station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press either scan arrow again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets.

The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band.

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Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1

or XM2.

3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization. 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered

pushbuttons until you hear a beep. Whenever that numbered pushbutton is pressed, the station that was set will return and the equalization that was selected will be stored for that pushbutton.

6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) e(Bass/Treble/Midrange): Press this knob to select BASS, MIDRANGE, or TREBLE. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease. If a station is weak or noisy, decrease the treble.

To adjust the bass, midrange, and treble to the middle position, press and hold this knob when the tone control is on the display. The level will change to the middle position.

To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position, press and hold this knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed. AUDIO SETTINGS CENTERED will appear on the display.

AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press this button to select customized equalization settings designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical. Selecting CUSTOM or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings.

The radio will save separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source. If the radio is equipped with the Bose® audio system, the equalization settings are EQ1 through EQ7
and CUSTOM.

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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) e(Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press this knob until BALANCE appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers.

To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, press this knob until FADE appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers.

To adjust the balance and fade to the middle position, press and hold this knob when the speaker control is on the display. The level will change to the middle position.

To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position, press and hold this knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed. AUDIO SETTINGS CENTERED will appear on the display.

Finding a Category Station (RDS and XM™) To select and find a desired category perform the following: 1. Press the CAT button. The last selected category

will appear on the display.

2. Turn the tune knob to select the category. 3. Once the desired category is displayed, press either

SEEK arrow to take you to a category’s station. SEEKING CATEGORY will appear on the display. 4. To go to another station within that category, press the CAT button to display the category, then press either SEEK arrow to go to another station.

If both category and traffic are on, the radio will search for stations with the selected category and traffic announcements. If the radio cannot find the desired category, NONE will appear on the display and the radio will return to the last station you were listening to.

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SCAN: Scan the stations within a category by performing the following: 1. Press the CAT button. The last selected category

will appear on the display.

2. Turn the tune knob to select the category. 3. Once the desired category is displayed, press and hold either SCAN arrow until you hear a beep and SCAN CATEGORY appears on the display. The radio will begin scanning the stations in the category.

4. Press either SCAN arrow to stop scanning. If both category and TRAF are on, the radio will scan for stations with the selected category and traffic announcements.

BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same category. To turn alternate frequency on, press and hold BAND for two seconds. AF ON will appear on the display. The radio may switch to stations with a stronger frequency.

To turn alternate frequency off, press and hold BAND again for two seconds. AF OFF will appear on the display. The radio will not switch to other stations.

This function does not apply for XM™ Satellite Radio Service.

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RDS Messages

ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display. You will hear the announcement, even if the volume is low or a CD is playing. If a CD is playing, play will stop during the announcement. Alert announcements cannot be turned off.

ALERT! will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system. This feature is not supported by all RDS stations.

4 (Information): If the current station has a message, INFO will appear on the display. Press this button to see the message. The message may display the artist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc.

If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. To scroll through the message, press and release this button. A new group of words will appear on the display after every press of the button. Once the complete message has been displayed, INFO will disappear from the display until another new message is received. The last message can be displayed by pressing this button. You can view the last message until a new message is received or a different station is tuned to.

When a message is not available from a station, NO INFO will appear on the display.

Radio Messages

CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL ERR appears on the display, it means that the radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to your GM dealer for service.

LOCKED: This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up. Take the vehicle to your GM dealer for service. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your GM dealer. If the radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem.

TRAF (Traffic): If TA appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it.

If the station does not broadcast traffic announcements, press the TRAF button and the radio will seek to a station that does. When a station that broadcasts traffic announcements is found, the radio will stop seeking and TA will appear on the display. If no station is found that broadcasts traffic announcements, NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display.

If TA is on the display, press the TRAF button to turn off the traffic announcements.

The radio will play the traffic announcement even if the volume is low. The radio will interrupt the play of a CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements.

This function does not apply to XM™ Satellite Radio Service.

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XM™ Radio Messages

Condition

Action Required

Radio Display

Message

XL (Explicit Language Channels)

Updating

XL on the radio display, after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. Updating encryption code

No Signal

Loss of signal

Loading XM

Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay)

CH Off Air

Channel not in service

CH Unavail

No Info

No Info

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Channel no longer available

Artist Name/Feature not available Song/Program Title not available

These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).

The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds. The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM™ signal. When you move into an open area, the signal should return. The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is needed. This message should disappear shortly. This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another channel. This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this station was one of the presets, choose another station for that preset button. No artist information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No song title information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly.

Radio Display

Message

XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d)

Condition

Action Required

No Info

No Info

Not Found

XM Locked

Radio ID

Unknown

Chk XMRcvr

Category Name not available No Text/Informational message available No channel available for the chosen category Theft lock active

Radio ID label (channel 0)

Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) Hardware failure

No category information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. There are no channels available for the selected category. The system is working properly. The XM™ receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM™ receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced, check with your GM dealer. If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate with the XM™ Radio eight digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there may be a receiver fault. Consult with your GM dealer.

If this message does not clear within a short period of time, your receiver may have a fault. Consult with your GM dealer.

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Playing a CD (Single CD Player) Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD will start playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. When a CD is inserted, CD and the CD symbol will appear on the display. As each new track starts to play the track number will appear on the display. The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. If playing a CD-R, the sound quality may be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R has been handled. There may be an increase in skipping, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD will not play properly. If the surface of the CD is soiled, see Care of Your CDs on page 3-100 for more information. If there is no apparent damage, try a known good CD.

If you add any label to a CD, insert more

Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen instead. Notice: than one CD into the slot at a time, or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs, you could damage the CD player. When using the CD player, use only CDs in good condition without any label, load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris. If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages” later in this section. O / e (Tune): Turn this knob to go to the next or previous track. { (Reverse): Press and hold this button to reverse the current track. | (Fast Forward): Press and hold this button to fast forward through the current track.

RDM (Random): Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RANDOM DISC will appear on the display. Press this button again to turn off random play.

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RPT (Repeat): Press this button to hear a track over again. REPEAT will appear on the display. Press this button again to turn off repeat play. MUTE: Press this button to silence the system. Press this button again to turn the sound on. t SEEK u: Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. Press the right arrow to go to the start of the next track. If either arrow is held or pressed more than once, the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD. BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The inactive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio. CD will appear on the display when a CD is in the player. If the system has a remote playback device, pressing this button a second time will allow the remote device to play. AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization setting while playing a CD. The equalization will be stored whenever a CD is played. For more information on AUTO EQ, see “AUTO EQ” listed previously in this section. X (Eject): Press this button to eject the CD. EJECT may be activated with either the ignition or radio off.

Playing a CD(s) (Six-Disc CD Player) If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD will start playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol will appear on the CD. As each new track starts to play, the track number will appear on the display. The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. If playing a CD-R, the sound quality may be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R has been handled. There may be an increase in skipping, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD will not play properly. If the surface of the CD is soiled, see Care of Your CDs on page 3-100 for more information. If there is no apparent damage, try a known good CD.

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To insert multiple CDs, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Press and hold the load button for two seconds.

You will hear a beep and LOAD ALL DISC will appear on the display.

3. When INSERT CD # appears on the display, load a