2007 Chevrolet Corvette Owners Manual

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2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization Certiﬁcate number is KOBGTV06A. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. The Canadian Registration ID number is 3521A-GTV06A. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED) Your vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote System. If there are three round Light Emitting Diode (LED) above the Universal Home Remote System buttons, follow the instructions below. If there is one triangular LED above the Universal Home Remote System buttons, follow the instructions under Universal Home Remote System Operation (with one triangular LED). This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home lighting. Do not use the this system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. 119 Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in programming the transmitter. Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles, as well as, for future programming. You only need the original remote control transmitter for ﬁxed code programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale or lease termination of the vehicle, the programmed buttons should be erased for security purposes. See “Erasing your Universal Home Remote Buttons” later in this section. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or security device you are programming. When programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. 120 If you do not know if your garage door opener is a ﬁxed code or rolling code device, open your garage door opener’s remote control battery cover. Your garage door opener is a ﬁxed code device if there is a panel of switches. If not, your garage door opener is a rolling code device. Programming Universal Home Remote — Fixed Code Fixed Code garage door openers are used for garage doors produced prior to 1996. Fixed code uses the same coded signal every time, which is manually programmed by setting DIP switches for a unique personal code. To program up to three channels, 1. Remove the battery cover of the hand-held transmitter. 2. Write down the eight to 12 coding switch settings from left to right. When the switch is in the up position, write “on,” and when a switch is in the down position, write “off”. If a switch is set between the up and down position, write “middle”. 3. Enter these positions into the Universal Home Remote System as follows. Press and release all three buttons at the same time to put the device into programming mode. Example of Switch Settings 121 4. The indicator light will blink slowly. In order from left to right, and within two and one-half minutes, enter each switch setting into the Universal Home Remote System. Push one button for each switch as follows: (cid:127) Left button = “on” switch position. (cid:127) Right button = “off” switch position. (cid:127) Middle button = “middle” switch position. 5. After entering the switch settings, press and release all three buttons at the same time. The indicator lights will turn on. 6. Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light above the selected button should slowly blink. You may need to hold the button from ﬁve to 55 seconds. 122 7. Immediately release the button when the garage door moves. The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete. 8. Press and release the button again. The garage door should move, conﬁrming that programming is successful and complete. To program another device such as an additional garage door opener, a security device, or home lighting, repeat Steps 1–8, choosing a different function button in Step 7 than what you used for the garage door opener. Programming Universal Home Remote — Rolling Code Rolling code garage door openers are used for garage doors produced after 1996 and are code protected. Rolling code means the coded signal is changed every time your remote control garage door opener is used. Programming a rolling code garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before you begin. If you do not follow these actions, the device will time out and you will have to repeat the procedure. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press the two outside buttons at the same time for one to two seconds, and immediately release them. 2. Go to the garage. Locate the garage door motor head and press and release the “learn” button. After pressing the “learn” button, you have 10 to 30 seconds to complete Step 4 depending on your garage control unit. If you cannot locate the “learn” button, refer to the owners guide for your garage door opener. 3. Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink. You may need to hold the button from ﬁve to 20 seconds. 4. Immediately release the button when the garage door moves. The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete. 5. Press and release the button again. The garage door should move, conﬁrming that programming is successful and complete. To program another device such as an additional garage door opener, a security device, or home lighting, repeat Steps 1–5, choosing a different function button in Step 3 than what you used for the garage door opener. 123 Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons You can reprogram any of the three buttons by repeating the instructions. Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons You should erase the programmed buttons when you sell the vehicle or terminate your lease. To erase either rolling code or ﬁxed code on the Universal Home Remote device, do the following: 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons at the same time for approximately 20 seconds, until the indicator lights, located directly above the buttons, begin to blink rapidly. 2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink, release both buttons. The codes from all button will be erased. For additional information on Universal Home Remote, see Customer Assistance Offices on page 456. 124 Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED) Your vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote System. If there is one triangular Light Emitting Diode (LED) above the Universal Home Remote buttons, follow the instructions below. If your vehicle has three round LED above the Universal Home Remote buttons, follow the instructions under Universal Home Remote System Operation (With three round LED). Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes, please be sure to follow Steps 6 through 8 to complete the programming of your Universal Home Remote Transmitter. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in the programming steps. Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remote programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Universal Home Remote buttons should be erased for security purposes. See “Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons” later in this section or, for assistance, see Customer Assistance Offices on page 456. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming. When programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. Programming Universal Home Remote Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside Universal Home Remote buttons, releasing only when the Universal Home Remote indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat this step to program a second and/or third hand-held transmitter to the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons. 2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the Universal Home Remote buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired Universal Home Remote button and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure noted in “Gate Operator and Canadian Programming” later in this section. 125 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly after Universal Home Remote successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons. 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 5. Press and hold the newly-trained Universal Home Remote button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on continuously, programming is complete and your device should activate when the Universal Home Remote button is pressed and released. To program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons, begin with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote.” Do not repeat Step 1 as this will erase all of the programmed channels. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling-code equipped device, most commonly, a garage door opener. 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8. 8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the programmed Universal Home Remote button for two seconds, then release it. Immediately press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds, then release it. Immediately, press and hold the same button a third time for two seconds, then release. The Universal Home Remote should now activate your rolling-code equipped device. To program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons, begin with Step 2 of “Programming Universal Home Remote.” You do not want to repeat Step 1, as this will erase all previous programming from the Universal Home Remote buttons. 126 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for Universal Home Remote to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same manner. If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator or garage door opener by using the “Programming Universal Home Remote” procedures, regardless of where you live, replace Step 3 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” with the following: Continue to press and hold the Universal Home Remote button while you press and release every two seconds (cycle) the hand-held transmitter button until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal Home Remote. The Universal Home Remote indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 4 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” to complete. Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons To erase programming from the three Universal Home Remote buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold the two outside buttons for longer than 30 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. The Universal Home Remote is now in the training (learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” shown earlier in this section. Individual buttons cannot be erased, but they can be reprogrammed. See “Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button” following this section. 127 Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Use the key to lock and unlock. The glove box has a light inside. Cupholder(s) There are two cupholders located on the center console next to the shift lever. To access, place your thumb on the left side of the lid and slide the handle to the right. Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button To program a device to Universal Home Remote using a Universal Home Remote button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired Universal Home Remote button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to ﬂash after 20 seconds. While still holding the Universal Home Remote button, proceed with Step 2 under “Programming Universal Home Remote” shown earlier in this section. For additional information on Universal Home Remote, see Customer Assistance Offices on page 456. 128 Center Console Storage Area To use this storage area, pull up the lid on the driver’s side front edge of the console and swing it to the passenger side. Your vehicle may have a lock on the center console storage area. Use the key to lock and unlock the console. Do not leave the key in the lock, or it could be damaged when the driver sits down. Floor Mats The ﬂoor mats are designed to remain in position under your feet and out of reach of the accelerator pedal. The driver side ﬂoor mat is held in place by two locator pins and the passenger side is held in place by one. Make sure that the driver side ﬂoor mat is properly placed on the ﬂoor so that it does not block the movement of the accelerator pedal. To remove a ﬂoor mat, pull up on the rear of the mat to disconnect it from the locator pins. To reinstall the ﬂoor mats, line up the openings in the ﬂoor mat over the locator pins and push it down into place. 129 Notice: Do not store heavy or sharp objects in the rear storage compartments located in the hatch/trunk area. If you do, the objects could damage the underbody. Rear Trunk Partition For vehicles with the power convertible top option only, there is a trunk partition to keep cargo from getting in the way of the convertible top. The trunk partition must be in place for the top to move. If the trunk partition is not properly in place the ATTACH TRUNK PARTITION Driver Information Center (DIC) message will display and you will not be able to remove the convertible top. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 212 for more information. The trunk partition is a ﬂat carpeted board with a horizontal ﬂap that can be attached to the top of the trunk to divide the storage compartment or stored ﬂat when not in use. Rear Storage Area There are two rear storage compartments in the ﬂoor of the rear hatch/trunk area. Convertible shown, Coupe similar Your vehicle has two storage compartment lids. To access a storage compartment, pull up to open the lid. The lids cannot be removed. For Z06 models the right rear compartment stores the battery and cannot be used for storage. 130 Pull the divider up and snap it onto the snaps on both sides of the trunk. Convenience Net If your vehicle has this feature it is on the back wall of the rear area of the vehicle. Put small loads, like grocery bags, in the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The convenience net is not for larger, heavier loads. You can unhook the net and place it in one of the rear storage compartments when not in use. 131 Cargo Cover If your vehicle has this feature, the security shade can provide hidden storage in the rear area of the vehicle. The shade is also helpful in blocking the glare from the removable roof when it is stored in the rear compartment. Using the Cargo Cover 1. Hook the elastic loops on the front corners (A) of the shade to the T-nuts located on the front corners of the rear hatch frame. 2. Hook the elastic loops on the rear corners (B) of the shade to the hooks recessed inside the rear hatch frame, near the rear corners. 132 3. Grasp the loop at the rear center of the shade and wrap it around the striker assembly. 4. Push the loop to the top of the striker (base plate). Removing the Roof Panel {CAUTION: Roof Panel The vehicle may have a removable roof panel. Follow the procedures listed when removing or installing it. Do not try to remove a roof panel while the vehicle is moving. Trying to remove the roof panel while the vehicle is moving could cause an accident. The panel could fall into the vehicle and cause you to lose control, or it could ﬂy off and strike another vehicle. You or others could be injured. Remove the roof panel only when the vehicle is parked. Until you are sure you can remove the panel alone, have someone help you. 133 If you drop or rest a roof panel Notice: on its edges, the roof panel, paint and/or weatherstripping may be damaged. Always place the roof panel in the stowage receivers after removing it from the vehicle. 1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake. Shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission into NEUTRAL. 2. Make sure the ignition is off. 3. Lower both sun visors. 4. Open the rear hatch and remove any items that may interfere with proper storage of the roof panel. 5. Lower the windows. There are two release latches on the front of the roof panel and one rear release latch on the back of the roof panel. 134 Driver’s Side Front Roof Panel Release Latch 6. To unlock the release latches on the front of the roof panel, grasp each handle with your ﬁngers and pull it outward. Driver’s Side Rear Roof Panel Release Hatch The driver’s side handle moves toward the driver’s door. The passenger’s side handle moves toward the passenger’s door. 7. To unlock the rear of the roof panel’s rear release latch, press the back of the release handle (B). Then press the button on the front of the release handle, (A) with your thumb. Pull down the latch lever with your ﬁngers. 8. Stand on one side of the vehicle, and if necessary, have someone stand on the other side. Together, carefully lift the front edge of the roof panel up and forward. 9. When the roof panel is loosened from the vehicle, one person should grasp the roof panel as close to the center as possible and lift it away from the vehicle. 135 Storing the Roof Panel {CAUTION: If a roof panel is not stored properly, it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver. People in the vehicle could be injured. Whenever you store a roof panel in the vehicle, always be sure that it is stored securely in the proper location. If you drop or rest a roof panel on its Notice: edges, the roof panel, paint and/or weatherstripping may be damaged. Always place the roof panel in the stowage receivers after removing it from the vehicle. 1. Turn the roof panel so that the front edge of the panel is facing the storage area. 2. Insert the roof panel so that the outside front edges line up between the receiver covers. Push forward on the roof panel until it stops. 3. Gently place the roof panel down so that the back pins on the roof panel drop into the receivers in the back of the storage area. 136 Press down ﬁrmly to seat the pins in the receivers. Installing the Roof Panel {CAUTION: An improperly attached roof panel may fall into or ﬂy off the vehicle. You or others could be injured. After installing the roof panel, always check that it is ﬁrmly attached by pushing up on the underside of the panel. Check now and then to be sure the roof panel is ﬁrmly in place. If you drop or rest a roof panel on its Notice: edges, the roof panel, paint and/or weatherstripping may be damaged. Always place the roof panel in the stowage receivers after removing it from the vehicle. In most cases, it makes it easier if two people re-install the roof panel. 1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake. Shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission into NEUTRAL. 2. Check that the front release latches and the rear release latch on the vehicle’s roof opening are in their opened positions before attempting to install the roof panel. 3. If the roof panel is stored in the rear storage area of the vehicle, grasp the rear edge of the roof panel with both hands and gently lift it up and remove it from the storage area. 4. Carefully place the roof panel over the top of the vehicle. 5. Position the rear edge of the roof panel to the weatherstrip on the back of the roof opening. Then align and ﬁt the pins at the rear of the roof panel inside the openings in the rear overhead weatherstrip. Gently lower the front edge of the roof panel to the front of the roof opening. 137 6. Turn the front release handles inward so that they latch to the closed position. Convertible Top Convertible Top (Manual) For care and cleaning of the convertible top, see Convertible Top on page 414 under “Service and Appearance Care”. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. If the vehicle has this feature, the following procedures explain the proper operation of the manual convertible top. 7. Push up on the handle of the rear roof release handle to latch its hook in the closed position. 8. Push and pull the roof panel up and down and side-to-side to ensure the roof panel is securely installed. 138 The parts of the manual convertible top that are used when lowering and raising it are: A. Front Edge of the Convertible Top B. Rear Edge of the Convertible Top C. Tonneau Cover Notice: Leaving the convertible top down and exposing the interior of your vehicle to outdoor conditions may cause damage. Always close the convertible top if leaving your vehicle outdoors. If you lower the top on your vehicle in Notice: Lowering the convertible top when there are objects in the storage area could damage it or break the glass rear window. Always verify that no objects are in the storage area before lowering the convertible top. Notice: Lowering the top if it is damp, wet, or dirty can cause stains, mildew, and damage to the inside of your vehicle. Dry off the top before lowering it. Notice: cold weather (0°F/-18°C or lower), you may damage top components. Do not lower the top in cold weather. Notice: top while the vehicle is in motion, you could damage the top or the top mechanism. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before raising or lowering the convertible top. If you raise or lower the convertible 139 Lowering the Manual Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface. Shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P) and set the parking brake. Shift a manual transmission into NEUTRAL and set the parking brake. 2. Make sure the ignition is off. 3. Make sure the trunk is closed. 4. The convertible top front latch, located above the inside rearview mirror, must be unlocked. Pull the convertible top front latch down and turn it clockwise to unlock it. 140 5. Lift upward on the front edge (A) of the convertible top off of the windshield frame. Then lift upward on the rear edge (B) of the convertible top so it is vertical to the tonneau cover (C). The front edge (A) and rear edge (B) should be straight up. After pressing the release button, the driver’s and passenger’s door glass should retract to the full-down position. If the vehicle has lost battery power, the tonneau cover (C) can still be opened using the manual release cable. The tonneau cover emergency manual release cable is located underneath the carpeting behind the passenger’s seat head restraint, on the underside forward edge of the tonneau cover. To access the cable, lift and pull back the carpeting. Also, see Hatch/Trunk on page 83 for information on the emergency trunk release handle. If you lower the convertible top into Notice: the storage compartment and the rear edge of the top is not in the full-down position, you could damage the top. Always verify that the rear edge of the convertible top is in the full-down position before lowering the top into the storage compartment. 141 6. Tilt the driver’s seatback forward and press the tonneau cover release button located on the underside of the tonneau cover (C) behind the driver’s seat. Then raise the tonneau cover (C). If the tonneau cover does not release and three chimes are heard, check to make sure the trunk lid is closed. Also, the cover will not release if the vehicle alarm is armed. 7. Pull the cable to release the tonneau cover. 8. Push forward on the front edge (A) of the convertible top to allow the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to be moved to its full-down position. 142 Raising the Manual Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface. Shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P) and set the parking brake. Shift a manual transmission into NEUTRAL and set the parking brake. 2. Lower both windows. 3. Make sure the ignition is off. 4. Tilt the driver’s seat forward and press the tonneau cover release button, or use the manual release cable if battery power has been lost. See Step 6 under “Lowering the Manual Convertible Top” earlier in this section. After pressing the release button, the driver’s and passenger’s door glass should retract to the full-down position, if they have not already been lowered. 5. Lift the tonneau cover. 143 9. Then move the top rearward to its fully-stored position. 10. After the top is stored, apply one even push on the center of the front edge (A) of the convertible top to assure that the top is fully retracted. 11. Close the tonneau cover (B) by pressing down on it with a swift, ﬁrm motion. 6. Pull the convertible top up by ﬁrmly gripping the front edge (A) near the center and applying a brisk upward and forward motion to get the top in the full-up position. 7. Lift the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to its full-up position by ﬁrst raising the front edge (A). 8. Close the tonneau cover (C) by pushing it down with a swift, ﬁrm motion. 9. Lower the rear edge (B) of the convertible top by ﬁrst slightly pushing the front edge (A) of the convertible top forward. 144 10. Push the front edge (A) of the convertible top down from the outside of the vehicle, or pull the front edge (A) of the convertible top down from the center pull-down handle located in the inside of the vehicle. 11. Pull the top front latch handle down and turn it counterclockwise to lock the convertible top. Convertible Top (Power) For care and cleaning of the convertible top see Convertible Top on page 414 under “Service and Appearance Care”. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. To operate the power convertible top use the following steps. Notice: Leaving the convertible top down and exposing the interior of your vehicle to outdoor conditions may cause damage. Always close the convertible top if leaving your vehicle outdoors. Notice: Lowering the convertible top when there are objects in the storage area could damage it or break the glass rear window. Always verify that no objects are in the storage area before lowering the convertible top. Notice: Lowering the top if it is damp, wet, or dirty can cause stains, mildew, and damage to the inside of your vehicle. Dry off the top before lowering it. 145 If you lower the top on your vehicle in If you raise or lower the convertible Notice: cold weather (0°F/-18°C or lower), you may damage top components. Do not lower the top in cold weather. Notice: top while the vehicle is in motion, you could damage the top or the top mechanism. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before raising or lowering the convertible top. Lowering the Power Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface. The vehicle must be running or in Acc. Shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P) and set the parking brake. Shift a manual transmission into NEUTRAL, and set the parking brake. 2. Make sure the trunk is closed and the rear trunk partition in the rear storage area is in the fastened upright position, and that no objects are forward of the divider. See “Rear Trunk Partition” under Rear Storage Area on page 130. 146 3. Release the convertible top front latch, located above the inside rearview mirror, by pulling and turning it clockwise toward the driver’s door. Push upward on the front edge. The windows will automatically lower. 4. Push and hold the bottom of the power convertible top button, located to the left of the steering wheel, on the instrument panel. The windows will automatically lower and the convertible top will lower into the rear of the vehicle. A chime will sound when the convertible top has lowered completely. If the radio is on the sound may be muted for a brief time due to a new audio system equalization being loaded. If the convertible top is operated multiple times, the engine should be running to prevent drain on the vehicle’s battery. Under certain conditions, the Driver Information Center (DIC) may display a message regarding the power convertible top. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 212 for more information. If you raise or lower the convertible Raising the Power Convertible Top Notice: top while the vehicle is in motion, you could damage the top or the top mechanism. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before raising or lowering the convertible top. 1. Park on a level surface. The vehicle must be running or in Acc. Shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P) and set the parking brake. Shift a manual transmission into NEUTRAL and set the parking brake. 2. Make sure the trunk lid is closed and the rear trunk partition in the rear storage area is in the fastened upright position, and that no objects are forward of the divider. See “Rear Trunk Partition” under Rear Storage Area on page 130. 3. Push and hold the top of the power convertible top button. The top will raise and the windows will lower if they were in the raised position. A chime will sound when the top is raised completely. 147 4. After the convertible top is completely raised, release the power convertible top button. 5. Pull the convertible front top latch down and turn it counterclockwise to lock the convertible top. tonneau cover, by using the following steps. The carpet liner on the passenger’s side must be pulled back to access the hydraulic pump. Manual operation of the power convertible top cannot be attempted for ﬁve minutes from the last time the convertible top button was pressed if the top is not completely stowed, with the top down and the tonneau latched, or closed, with the front top latch locked in place, at the time the convertible top button was released. If the radio is on the sound may be muted for a brief time due to a new audio system equalization being loaded. If the vehicle has lost power, the convertible top can still be raised by releasing pressure on the hydraulic pump, located under the passenger’s side of the 148 1. Open the tonneau cover by pulling the emergency release cable. The tonneau cover emergency release cable is located behind the passenger’s seat head restraint, on the underside forward edge of the tonneau cover. Also, see Hatch/Trunk on page 83 for information on the emergency trunk release handle. Be careful when opening the tonneau cover by hand. If the tonneau cover is opened quickly, damage can occur to the hinging mechanism, which can prevent proper operation of the convertible top. 2. Locate the pressure release bolt on the front side of the hydraulic pump. 3. Use the wrench, located in the console, and turn the pressure release bolt counterclockwise one revolution, to relieve pressure to the hydraulic pump. This will allow you to manually raise the convertible top. 4. Then follow the steps under raising the manual convertible top. See “Convertible Top (Manual)” under Convertible Top (Manual) on page 138 or Convertible Top (Power) on page 145 When power is restored to the vehicle, the hydraulic bolt must be tightened, by turning it clockwise. The power convertible top button can then be used to lower or raise the convertible top. If the power convertible top is operated multiple times, the engine should be running to prevent drain on the vehicle’s battery. Under certain conditions, the Driver Information Center (DIC) may display a message regarding the power top. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 212 for more information. If the battery has been disconnected, the power windows must be initialized for the power top to operate. See Power Windows on page 87 for more information. 149 ✍ NOTES 150 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ........................ 154 Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 156 Other Warning Devices ............................. 157 Horn .......................................................... 157 Tilt Wheel .................................................. 157 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .................. 158 Turn and Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal) .......................................... 159 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .......... 160 Flash-to-Pass ............................................ 160 Windshield Wipers ..................................... 160 Windshield Washer .................................... 161 Cruise Control ........................................... 162 Exterior Lamps .......................................... 166 Wiper Activated Headlamps ....................... 167 Headlamps on Reminder ........................... 167 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ................. 167 Fog Lamps ................................................ 169 Twilight Sentinel® ...................................... 169 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver .................. 170 Instrument Panel Brightness ...................... 170 Courtesy Lamps ........................................ 171 Entry/Exit Lighting ...................................... 171 Reading Lamps ......................................... 171 Battery Run-Down Protection ..................... 171 Head-Up Display (HUD) ............................ 172 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ........................ 176 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ................ 177 Climate Controls ......................................... 177 Dual Automatic Climate Control System .... 177 Outlet Adjustment ...................................... 184 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ............. 184 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ..... 186 Instrument Panel Cluster ........................... 186 Speedometer and Odometer ...................... 188 Tachometer ............................................... 188 Safety Belt Reminder Light ........................ 188 ............................. 189 Airbag Readiness Light 151 Section 3 Instrument Panel Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............. 190 Voltmeter Gage ......................................... 192 One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) ........................... 193 Brake System Warning Light ..................... 194 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...... 195 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ........................................ 195 Active Handling System Light .................... 196 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ............ 197 Tire Pressure Light .................................... 197 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ........................ 198 Engine Oil Pressure Gage ......................... 202 Security Light ............................................ 203 Fog Lamp Light ......................................... 203 Lights On Reminder .................................. 204 Highbeam On Light ................................... 204 Fuel Gage ................................................. 204 Driver Information Center (DIC) .................. 205 DIC Controls and Displays ........................ 206 DIC Warnings and Messages .................... 212 Other Messages ........................................ 230 DIC Vehicle Personalization ....................... 232 Audio System(s) ......................................... 242 Setting the Time ........................................ 243 Radio with CD ........................................... 244 Using an MP3 ........................................... 259 XM Radio Messages ................................. 265 Navigation/Radio System ........................... 267 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................. 267 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................. 267 Radio Reception ........................................ 268 Care of Your CDs ..................................... 269 Care of the CD Player .............................. 270 Diversity Antenna System .......................... 270 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ....... 270 152 ✍ NOTES 153 Instrument Panel Overview 154 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlet. See Outlet Adjustment on page 184. B. Head-Up Display Controls (If Equipped). See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 172. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 158. Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on page 162. Fog Lamps. See Fog Lamps on page 169. Headlamp Controls. See Exterior Lamps on page 166. D. Manual Shift Paddles (If Equipped). See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 95. E. Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 205. F. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 186. G. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 267. H. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See Windshield Wipers on page 160 and Windshield Washer on page 161. I. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. See DIC Controls and Displays on page 206. J. Center Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 184. K. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 156. L. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 242. M. Climate Controls. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 177. N. Fuel Door Release Button. See Filling the Tank on page 323. Hatch/Trunk Release Button. See “Hatch/Trunk Lid Release” under Hatch/Trunk on page 83. O. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 170. P. Power Folding Top Switch (If Equipped). See Convertible Top (Manual) on page 138 or Convertible Top (Power) on page 145. Q. Tilt Wheel Lever. See Tilt Wheel on page 157. R. Telescopic Wheel Button (If Equipped). See Tilt Wheel on page 157. S. Ignition Switch. See Ignition Positions on page 90. 155 T. Heated Seat Controls (If Equipped). See Heated Seats on page 10. U. Shift Lever (Automatic Shown). See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 95 or Manual Transmission Operation on page 100. V. Active Handling Button. See Active Handling System on page 281. W. Accessory Power Outlet. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 176. X. Center Console Cupholder. See Cupholder(s) on page 128. Y. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 177. Z. Parking Brake. See Parking Brake on page 103. AA. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 128. BB. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 420. Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located near the center of the instrument panel. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what mode the ignition is in, even if the ignition is turned off. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. Press the button again to turn the ﬂashers off. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, your turn signals will not work. 156 Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you. Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. 157 Telescopic Steering Column If your vehicle has this feature, the telescopic steering column will allow you to adjust the distance the steering wheel is from the instrument panel. The telescopic steering column switch is located on the right side of the steering column. To operate the telescopic steering column, push the switch forward and the wheel will move away from you. Pull the switch rearward and the wheel will move toward you The telescopic steering column position can be stored with your memory settings. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 10 for more information. 158 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: (cid:127) G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal) on page 159. (cid:127) 3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 160. (cid:127) - Fog Lamps. See Fog Lamps on page 169. (cid:127) Flash-to-Pass Feature. See Flash-to-Pass on (cid:127) I Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on (cid:127) P Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps page 160. page 162. on page 166. Turn and Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal) The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the multifunction lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash. Release the lever and the turn signal will automatically ﬂash three times. If more ﬂashes are desired, continue to hold the lever. If you signal a turn or a lane change and the arrows ﬂash faster than normal, a signal bulb may be burned out. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuses and check for burned-out bulbs. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 420. Turn Signal on Chime A chime will remind you if you leave the turn signal on for more than three-quarters of a mile (1.2 km) of driving. If you need to leave the turn signal on for more than three-quarters of a mile (1.2 km), turn off the signal and then turn it back on. 159 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high, push the turn signal lever all the way forward. To change from high to low beam, pull the lever rearward. Windshield Wipers While the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster will also be lit. Flash-to-Pass To use the ﬂash-to-pass feature, brieﬂy pull the turn signal lever toward you. The high-beam indicator ﬂashes to indicate to the other driver that you intend to pass. If the low-beam headlamps are off and the fog lamps are on, the fog lamps ﬂash. 160 Use the lever located on the right side of the steering column to operate the windshield wipers. 1 (High Speed): Move the lever to this position for steady wiping at high speed. 6 (Low Speed): Move the lever to this position for steady wiping at low speed. & (Delay): Move the lever to this position to set a delay between wipes. x (Delay Adjustment): Move the lever to this position to choose a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the intermittent adjust band down for a longer delay or up for a shorter delay. The wiper speed can only be manually adjusted when the lever is in this position. 9(Off): Move the lever to this position to turn off the windshield wipers. 8(Mist): Move the lever all the way down to mist and release for a single wiping cycle. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band on mist longer. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers. If this occurs, a circuit breaker will stop the wipers until the motor cools. So, be sure to clear any ice and snow from the windshield wiper blades before using them. If the wiper blades are frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen them or warm the windshield before turning the wipers on. If your blades do become worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Windshield Washer The lever on the right side of the steering column also controls the windshield washer. There is a button at the end of the lever. To spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield, press the button and hold it. The washer will spray until you release the button. The wipers will continue to clear the window for about six seconds after the button is released and then stop or return to your preset speed. {CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. If the ﬂuid in the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir is low, the message CHECK WASHER FLUID will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. It will take 15 seconds after the bottle is reﬁlled for this message to turn off. For information on the correct washer ﬂuid to use, see Windshield Washer Fluid on page 359 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 443. 161 Cruise Control Your vehicle has cruise control. 9 (Off): Slide the switch to this position to turn the system off. R (On): Slide the switch to this position to turn the system on. + (Resume/Accelerate): Slide the switch to this position to make the vehicle accelerate or resume a previously set speed. T (Set): Press this button at the end of the lever to set the speed. 162 With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). Cruise control will not work if your parking brake is set, or if the master cylinder brake ﬂuid level is low. {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. If your vehicle is in cruise control, and has the Traction Control System (TCS), and it begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control automatically disengages. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 279. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you can turn cruise control back on. Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 1. Move the cruise control switch to on. 2. Get up to the speed desired. 3. Press in the set button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. When the cruise control is engaged, the CRUISE SET TO XX MPH message displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Other Messages on page 230. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, disengages the cruise control. But you do not need to reset it. Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch brieﬂy from on to resume/accelerate. You will go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate the vehicle keeps going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. Do not hold the switch at resume/accelerate, unless you want the vehicle to go faster. 163 Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle slows down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle’s speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle’s speed down. Of course, applying the brake turns off the cruise control. Many drivers ﬁnd this to be too much trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: (cid:127) Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the set button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You will now cruise at the higher speed. If the accelerator pedal is held longer than 60 seconds, cruise control will turn off. (cid:127) Move the cruise switch from on to resume/ accelerate. Hold it there until you get up to the speed desired, and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch brieﬂy to resume/accelerate. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control (cid:127) Press and hold the set button until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. (cid:127) To slow down in very small amounts, brieﬂy press the set button. Each time you do this, you will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. 164 Cruise Control in Sport (S) and Manual Paddle Shift Gear Selection When your vehicle is in Sport (S) and the manual paddle shift controls are not being used, cruise control operates in the same manner as Drive (D). When your vehicle is in Sport (S) and the manual paddle shift controls are being used, cruise control operates as follows: (cid:127) If cruise control is active and a gear is selected with the manual paddle shift controls, the vehicle maintains vehicle speed in the driver selected gear and will not automatically up-shift or down-shift the transmission while the driver’s gear selection is active. If driving in hilly terrain, cruise control may not be able to maintain vehicle speed if an up-shift or down-shift is not selected by the driver. While driving on hilly terrain and cruise control is active with a manual paddle shift gear selection, the driver must select the proper gear for the terrain or select Drive (D) on the gear range selector for full automatic transmission operation. (cid:127) Ending Cruise Control To end a cruise control session, step lightly on the brake pedal. If your vehicle has a manual transmission, lightly tapping the clutch will also end a cruise control session. Move the cruise control switch to off to turn the system completely off. When cruise control is disengaged, the CRUISE DISENGAGED message displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 212. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, the cruise control set speed memory is erased. 165 Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp control is located to the left of the steering wheel on the multifunction lever. O (Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the band with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp band has four positions: O (Off): Turn the band to this position to turn off all lamps. AUTO (Automatic): Turn the band to this position to set the exterior lamps in automatic mode. AUTO mode turns the exterior lamps on and off depending on how much light is available outside the vehicle. 166 To override AUTO mode, turn the control to off. To reset to AUTO mode turn the control to exterior lamps and then back to AUTO. Automatic mode also resets when your vehicle is turned off and then back on again if the control is left in the AUTO position. ; (Parking Lamp): Turning the band to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following: (cid:127) Sidemarker Lamps (cid:127) Taillamps (cid:127) License Plate Lamps (cid:127) The parking brake indicator light comes on and stays on when the parking lamps are on with the engine off and the ignition to Acc. 5(Headlamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. Instrument Panel Lights Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for approximately 15 seconds and deactivates and returns to ambient lighting conditions 15 seconds after the wipers are turned off. If the exterior lamp control has been turned off or is in the parking lamp position while the wiper control is active in any position, the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 212. When the ignition is turned off, the wiper-activated headlamps will immediately turn off. Headlamps on Reminder A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position and the driver’s door is opened with the ignition off. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. The DRL system will make the front turn signal lamps come on when the following conditions are met: (cid:127) (cid:127) The exterior lamp control is in the AUTO It is still daylight and the ignition is on. position. (cid:127) The transmission is not in PARK (P) or the parking brake is off. (cid:127) The parking brake is off or the vehicle speed is greater than 8 mph (13 km/h). When DRL are on, only the front turn signal lamps will be on. No other exterior lamps such as the parking lamps, taillamps, etc. will be on when the DRL are being used. Your instrument panel will not be lit up either. 167 Turning the exterior lamp control to off a second time, or turning on the headlamps will remove the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message in the DIC. If the parking lamps or the fog lamps were turned on instead, the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will continue to be displayed. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior lamp control to the off position or shift into PARK (P). The DRL will stay off until the control is toggled again or the vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P). This procedure applies only to vehicles ﬁrst sold in the United States. When it is dark enough outside, the front turn signal lamps will turn off and normal low-beam headlamps will turn on. When it is bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go off, and the front turn signal lamps will take over. If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, the instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure your instrument panel brightness knob is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 170 for more information. If it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamp control is off, a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will display on the Driver’s Information Center (DIC). This message informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps is recommended. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 212. 168 Fog Lamps Use fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. The fog lamps control is located on the multifunction lever next to the exterior lamp control. - (Fog Lamps): Turning the band to this position will turn the fog lamps on. When you turn the fog lamps on, the fog lamp light will appear on the instrument panel cluster to indicate that the fog lamps and the parking lamps are on. If you turn the high-beam headlamps on, the fog lamps will turn off. They will turn on again when you switch to low-beam headlamps. The ignition must be on for the fog lamps to operate. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. Twilight Sentinel® Twilight Sentinel® can turn your lamps on and off for you. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the Twilight Sentinel® work, so be sure it is not covered. With Twilight Sentinel®, you will see the following happen: (cid:127) When it is dark enough outside, the front turn signal lamps (DRL) will go off, and the headlamps and parking lamps will come on. The other lamps that come on with headlamps will also come on. (cid:127) When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will go off, and the front turn signal lamps (DRL) will come on, as long as the exterior lamp switch is in the AUTO position. If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take about one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure your instrument panel brightness control is in full bright position. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 170. 169 You can idle the vehicle with the lamps off, even when it is dark outside. After starting the vehicle, turn the exterior lamp control band on the multifunction lever to off and then release it. The lamps will remain off until you turn the control band to off again. Twilight Sentinel® also provides exterior illumination as you leave the vehicle. If Twilight Sentinel® has turned on the lamps when you turn off the ignition, your lamps will remain on until: (cid:127) The exterior lamp switch is moved from off to the parking lamp position, or (cid:127) A delay time that you select has elapsed. See “Personal Options” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 232 to select the delay time that you want. You can also select no delay time. If you turn off the ignition with the exterior lamp switch in the parking lamp or headlamp position, the Twilight Sentinel® delay will not occur. The lamps will turn off as soon as the switch is turned off. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. 170 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the manual parking lamps or headlamps have been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off as soon as the ignition is turned off or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. This protects against draining the battery in case you have accidentally left the headlamps or parking lamps on. The battery saver does not work if the headlamps are turned on after the ignition switch is turned to off. If you need to leave the lamps on, use the exterior lamp control to turn the lamps back on. Instrument Panel Brightness The knob for this feature is located on the left side of the instrument panel. Push the knob in to turn on the interior lights. Turn and hold the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or counterclockwise to dim them. During the day, this knob will adjust the instrument panel brightness and at night will adjust all interior lighting. Be sure not to have this knob turned all the way down with the lamps on during the day. Your Driver Information Center (DIC) may not be visible. Courtesy Lamps When any door or the hatch/trunk lid is opened, the interior lamps will go on unless it is bright outside. You can also turn the courtesy lamps on and off by pressing the instrument panel brightness knob. Entry/Exit Lighting With entry lighting, the interior lamps will come on when entering the vehicle. The interior lamps will come on for about 20 seconds when the engine is off. You can turn exit and entry lighting off by quickly turning the courtesy lamps on and off. Reading Lamps The inside rearview mirror includes two reading lamps. The lamps will go on when a door is opened. When the doors are closed, each lamp can be turned on individually by pressing the switch for that lamp. An ambient light is located in the passenger sun visor clip. This light stays on while driving to keep the cabin from being too dark. Battery Run-Down Protection This vehicle has a feature to help prevent the battery from being drained in case any of the following lamps are left on; the underhood lamp, if your vehicle has this feature, vanity mirror lamps, cargo lamps, reading lamps, console or glove box lamps. If any of these lamps are left on, they will automatically time-out after about 20 minutes. To reset it, all of the above lamps must be turned off or the ignition key on. 171 Head-Up Display (HUD) {CAUTION: If the HUD image is too bright, or too high in your ﬁeld of view, it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside. Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your ﬁeld of view. If your vehicle has the Head-Up Display (HUD), you can see some of the driver information that appears on the instrument panel cluster. The information may be displayed in English or metric units and appears as an image focused out toward the front of your vehicle. The HUD consists of the following information: (cid:127) Speedometer (cid:127) Turn Signal Indicators (cid:127) High-Beam Indicator Symbol (cid:127) Tachometer 172 (cid:127) Manual Paddle Shift Gear Indicator (If Equipped) These displays on the HUD are for use when using the manual paddle shift controls to shift the transmission. See “Manual Paddle Shift” in Automatic Transmission Operation on page 95. (cid:127) Shift Light This light is used for performance driving to indicate that the vehicle’s best performance level has been reached to shift the transmission into the next higher gear. An arrow pointing up will light up on the display just prior to reaching the engine fuel cut-off mode. This cut-off is about 6,500 RPM for the LS2 engine and 7,000 RPM for the LS7 engine. (cid:127) Check Gages Warning (cid:127) Engine Coolant Temperature Gage (cid:127) Transmission Fluid Temperature Gage, (Automatic Transmission Vehicles Only) (cid:127) Engine Oil Temperature Gage (cid:127) Engine Oil Pressure Gage (cid:127) G-Force Gage (cid:127) Audio Functions, Street Mode Only (cid:127) Navigation, Only with Navigation Radio, Turn-by-Turn Guidance There are three HUD modes that you can choose to view in the HUD display. By pressing the MODE button, you can scroll through these modes in the following order: Street Mode supports audio and navigation functions with your choice of tachometer settings. Track Mode 1 supports the G-Force gage and minor gages with a circular tachometer. Track Mode 2 supports G-Force gages and minor gages with a linear tachometer. When the desired HUD display has been selected, release the MODE button. Within each mode, the display, can be further customized by pressing the PAGE button. Pressing this button in each mode will turn off and on the following: (cid:127) Street Mode — No tachometer, circular tachometer, and linear tachometer. (cid:127) Track Modes 1 and 2 — No minor gage, coolant temperature, transmission oil temperature, engine oil temperature, and engine oil pressure. While in Track Mode 1 or 2, the maximum G value achieved during the current ignition cycle can be displayed by pressing and holding the PAGE button. The maximum G display will be shown until the PAGE button is released. The maximum G value display will be identical to the normal G value display, except the maximum G gage digits (X.XX G) and corresponding G gage bar will overwrite the current G value. 173 The HUD controls are located to the left of the steering wheel. Be sure to continue scanning the displays, controls and driving environment just as you would in a vehicle without HUD. If you never look at your instrument panel cluster, you may miss something important, such as a warning light. Under important warning conditions, the CHECK GAGES warning will illuminate in the HUD. View your Driver Information Center (DIC) for more information. 174 To adjust the HUD so you can see it properly, do the following: 1. Start the engine and press the HUD dimmer control all the way up by pressing the (+) button. The brightness of the HUD image is determined by the light conditions in the direction the vehicle is facing and where you have the HUD dimmer control set. If you are facing a dark object or a heavily shaded area, your HUD may anticipate that you are entering a dark area and may begin to dim. It is possible for sunlight to enter the HUD making it difficult to see the image. The display will return to normal when the sunlight is no longer entering the HUD. 2. Adjust the seat to a comfortable driving position. If you change your seat position later, you may have to re-adjust your HUD. 3. Press the up or down arrows to center the HUD image in your view. The HUD image can only be adjusted up and down, not side-to-side. 4. Press the dimmer control downward until the HUD image is no brighter than necessary. To turn HUD off, press and hold the (–) button until the HUD display turns off. If the sun comes out or it becomes cloudy, you may need to adjust the HUD brightness again using the dimmer control. Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see. The HUD information can be displayed in one of six languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian or Japanese. The speedometer can be displayed in either English or Metric units. To change the language and unit selections, see “OPTION” under DIC Controls and Displays on page 206. Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove any dirt or ﬁlm that reduces the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image. To clean the HUD, spray household glass cleaner on a soft, clean cloth. Wipe the HUD lens gently, then dry it. Do not spray cleaner directly on the lens because the cleaner could leak into the unit. If the ignition is on and you can not see the HUD image, check to see if: (cid:127) Something is covering the HUD unit. (cid:127) The HUD dimmer control is adjusted properly. (cid:127) The HUD image is adjusted to the proper height. (cid:127) Ambient light is low, in the direction your vehicle is facing. (cid:127) A fuse is blown. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 420. Keep in mind that your windshield is part of the HUD system. See Windshield Replacement on page 374. 175 Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment. We recommend that you see a qualiﬁed technician or your dealer for the proper installation of your equipment. Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only. Accessory Power Outlet(s) The accessory power outlet can be used to connect electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or CB radio. The accessory power outlet is located inside the center console storage compartment, on the forward left side. To use the outlet, remove the tethered cap. When not using it, always cover the outlet with the protective cap. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will drain the battery. Power is always supplied to the outlets. Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 20 ampere rating. Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on accessory power outlets. 176 If you put papers, pins, or other Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter The ashtray and cigarette lighter are located on the instrument panel, in front of the shift lever. To use the ashtray, press on the indentation at the top of the door. Notice: ﬂammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never put ﬂammable items in the ashtray. Loose objects, such as paper clips, can lodge behind and beneath the ashtray lid and prevent movement of the lid. You should avoid putting small, loose objects near the ashtray. To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way and let go. When it is ready, it will pop back out by itself. Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating. Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle. When the vehicle is ﬁrst started, the display will show the driver’s temperature setting, the outside temperature, the fan speed and the air delivery, for about 10 seconds. The outside temperature is shown in the center of the display. The digital display will show the readings in Fahrenheit or Celsius. See “Personal Options” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 232 for information on changing your display. 177 In cold weather, the system will start at reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air into your vehicle until warmer air is available. The system will start out blowing air at the ﬂoor but may change modes automatically as the vehicle warms up to maintain the chosen temperature setting. The length of time needed for warm up will depend on the outside temperature and the length of time that has elapsed since your vehicle was last driven. 3. Wait for the system to regulate. This may take from 10 to 30 minutes. Then adjust the temperature, if necessary. Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of the instrument panel, near the windshield. For more information on the solar sensor, see “Sensor” later in this section. Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): Press the AUTO button to place the entire system in the automatic mode. When automatic operation is active, the system will automatically control the inside temperature, the air delivery mode, and the fan speed. After a ten second display of the current settings, the word AUTO, the driver’s temperature setting and the outside temperature will be shown. The system will operate to achieve your comfort set temperature as quickly as possible. The AUTO control system works best with the windows up and the removable roof installed or the convertible top up. 1. Press the AUTO button. 2. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting between 60°F (16°C) and 90°F (32°C). Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. A setting of 73°F (23°C) is suggested. 178 Manual Operation Driver Power/Temperature: Press the driver temperature knob on the driver side of the climate control panel to turn the climate control system off. This is the only setting that completely shuts off the fan. The digital display will show only the outside temperature. You can still adjust the driver and the passenger set temperature and the air intake mode when the climate control is off. Passenger Power/Temperature: Press the passenger temperature knob on the passenger side of the climate control panel to turn the passenger’s climate control system on or off. Turn the knob to increase or decrease the temperature for the passenger. If the passenger’s climate control system is off, the driver’s temperature knob will control the temperature for the entire vehicle. N (MODE): Press this button to manually lock in the current air delivery setting and to stop the automatic mode control. Pressing the MODE button will delete AUTO from the digital display and the mode graphics will be shown. To change the setting, press the MODE button again. The AUTO button must be pressed to return to the automatic mode selection. To change the current mode, select one of the following: H (Vent): This mode directs most of the air to the instrument panel outlets, with a very small amount of air directed to the ﬂoor outlets. % (Bi-Level): This mode directs about half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and directs the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the ﬂoor outlets. 6(Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the side window defogger outlets and some air directed toward the windshield. The MODE button can also be used to select the defog mode. Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section. x 9 w (Fan): Press the button with the fan symbol to manually increase or decrease the fan speed. Keep pressing the up or down arrow on this switch until the desired fan speed appears on the display. 179 Pressing the arrows will delete AUTO from the digital display. The fan graphics with the fan speed bars will be shown. To increase the fan speed so that more air ﬂows into the vehicle, press the up arrow on the fan switch. To decrease the fan speed and airﬂow, press the down arrow. The AUTO button must be pressed to return to the automatic fan control. If the airﬂow seems low when the fan speed is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air ﬁlter may need to be replaced. For more information, see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 184 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 433. ? (Recirculation): Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off. When the climate control system is in recirculation mode an indicator light will come on. This mode prevents outside air from entering your vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle and to help cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. Recirculation mode is not available in defrost or defog mode. ^(Air Conditioning Off): Press this button to turn the air conditioning compressor off. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. When in AUTO, the air conditioning compressor will come on automatically, as needed. Air conditioning does not operate at temperatures below about 35°F to 40°F (2°C to 4°C). In temperatures above 40°F (4°C), the air conditioning cannot be turned off in defrost and defog, as it helps to remove moisture from the vehicle. It also helps to keep the windows clear. You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again. This is normal. The system is designed to make adjustments to help with fuel economy while still maintaining the selected temperature. On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently. 180 For quick cool down on hot days press the AUTO button and adjust the temperature to a cool, comfortable setting. To achieve maximum cool

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