2007 Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual

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Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To ﬁnd out how, see Shifting Into Park (P) on page 123. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever — push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P), as you maintain brake application. Then, press the button on the shift lever and move the shift lever into the gear you wish. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still cannot shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to LOCK. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the desired drive gear. 5. Have your vehicle ﬁxed as soon as you can. 125 Parking Over Things That Burn {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. 126 Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: (cid:127) Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. (cid:127) Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. CAUTION: (Continued) (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. (cid:127) Repairs were not done correctly. (cid:127) Your vehicle or exhaust system has been modiﬁed improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: (cid:127) Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and (cid:127) Have your vehicle ﬁxed immediately. CAUTION: (Continued) 127 Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on page 127. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust — with CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See Winter Driving on page 310. {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 123. If you are parking on a hill and if you are pulling a trailer, also see Towing a Trailer on page 322. 128 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror To adjust the angle of the mirror, move the mirror to a position that allows you see to out of the back window. To adjust the height of the mirror, adjust the arm that connects the mirror to the windshield. To reduce glare from lights behind you, move the lever toward you to the night position. Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® To adjust the angle of the mirror, move the mirror to a position that allows you see to out of the back window. To adjust the height of the mirror, adjust the arm that connects the mirror to the windshield. To reduce glare from lights behind you, move the lever toward you to the night position. There are also OnStar® buttons located at the bottom of the mirror face. See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar®. See OnStar® System on page 133 for more information about the services OnStar® provides. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass If your vehicle has this feature, an automatic dimming mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare at night from lights behind your vehicle. For more information about OnStar®, see OnStar® System on page 133. The mirror includes a display in the upper right corner of the mirror face that shows the compass reading. O (On/Off): Press this button to operate the automatic dimming and compass features. Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on each time the ignition is started. A light near the on/off button will come on to indicate the automatic dimming is on. Press and hold the on/off button for about four seconds to manually turn the automatic dimming function on or off. 129 Compass Operation Press the on/off button once brieﬂy to turn the compass on or off. Compass Display If the display reads CAL, the compass needs to be calibrated. For more information, see “Compass Calibration” later in this section. Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If not adjusted to account for compass variance, the mirror’s compass could give false readings. The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside of zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will also be necessary to adjust for compass variance. To adjust for compass variance, do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map. 130 2. Press the on/off button approximately seven seconds until the word ZONE appears in the display. The compass is now in zone mode. 3. Press and release the on/off button until the desired zone number appears in the display. After approximately four seconds of inactivity, the new zone number will be locked in and the compass display will return. 4. Calibrate the compass as described below. Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration if one of the following occurs: (cid:127) After approximately ﬁve seconds, the display does not show a compass heading (N for North, for example), there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder, or a similar magnetic item. (cid:127) The compass does not display the correct heading and the compass zone variance is set correctly. In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed, push the on/off button for approximately 12 seconds or until CAL is displayed. The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction. Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass If the vehicle has this feature, the automatic dimming mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare at night from lights behind your vehicle. The mirror also has a display in the upper right corner of the mirror that shows the compass reading. O On/Off: Press this button to operate the automatic dimming and compass features. Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass on page 129 for information on Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation and Compass Operation. 131 Outside Convex Mirrors The passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved, creating a wider area of vision for the driver. {CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. Outside Power Mirrors The controls for the power mirrors are located on the instrument panel. To adjust the mirrors, do the following: 1. Move the selector switch to the left or right to choose the driver’s or passenger’s mirror. 2. Press the corresponding edges of the round control pad to move each mirror to the desired direction. Adjust each outside mirror so that you can see a little of your vehicle, and the area behind your vehicle. 132 OnStar® System OnStar® uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If your airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar® Emergency advisors who can request emergency services be sent to your location. If you lock your keys in the vehicle, call OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can send a signal to unlock your doors. If you need roadside assistance, press the OnStar® button and they can contact Roadside Service for you. OnStar® service is provided to you subject to the OnStar® Terms and Conditions. You may cancel your OnStar® service at any time by contacting OnStar® as provided below. A complete OnStar® Owners Guide and the OnStar® Terms and Conditions are included in the vehicle’s OnStar® Subscriber glove box literature. For more information, visit onstar.com or onstar.ca, contact OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or TTY 1-877-248-2080, or press the OnStar® button to speak with an OnStar® advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Not all OnStar® features are available on all vehicles. To check if your vehicle is equipped to provide the services described below, or for a full description of OnStar® services and system limitations, see the OnStar® Owner’s Guide in your glove box or visit onstar.com. 133 OnStar® Services For new vehicles with OnStar®, the Safe & Sound Plan, or the Directions & Connections® Plan is included for one year from the date of purchase. You can extend this plan beyond the ﬁrst year, or upgrade to the Directions & Connections® Plan. For more information, press the OnStar® button to speak with an advisor. Some OnStar® services (such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance) may not be available until you register with OnStar®. Available Services with Safe & Sound® Plan (cid:127) Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment (cid:127) Advanced Automatic Crash Notiﬁcation (AACN) (If equipped) (cid:127) Link to Emergency Services (cid:127) Roadside Assistance (cid:127) Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance (cid:127) AccidentAssist (cid:127) Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert (cid:127) OnStar® Vehicle Diagnostics (cid:127) GM Goodwrench® On Demand Diagnostics (cid:127) OnStar® Hands-Free Calling with 30 complimentary minutes (cid:127) OnStar® Virtual Advisor ( U.S. Only) Available Services included with Directions & Connections® Plan (cid:127) All Safe and Sound Plan Services (cid:127) Driving Directions - Advisor delivered or OnStar® Turn-by-Turn Navigation (If equipped) Information and Convenience Services (cid:127) RideAssist (cid:127) OnStar® Hands-Free Calling OnStar® Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar® subscribers to make and receive calls using voice commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated into the vehicle, and can be used with OnStar® Pre-Paid Minute Packages. 134 Hands-Free Calling may also be linked to a Verizon Wireless service plan in the U.S. or a Bell Mobility service plan in Canada, depending on eligibility. To ﬁnd out more, refer to the OnStar® Owners Guide in the vehicle’s glove box, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or speak with an OnStar® advisor by pressing the OnStar® button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). OnStar® Virtual Advisor OnStar® Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar® Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes to access location-based weather, local traffic reports, and stock quotes. By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands, you can browse through the various topics. See the OnStar® Owners Guide for more information (Only available in the continental U.S.). OnStar® Steering Wheel Controls Your vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar® Hands-Free Calling. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 280 for more information. On some vehicles, you may have to hold the button for a few seconds and give the command “ONSTAR” in order to activate the OnStar® Hands-Free Calling feature. On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voicemail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar® Owner’s Guide for more information. How OnStar® Service Works In order to provide you with OnStar® services, your vehicle’s OnStar® system has the capability of recording and transmitting vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an OnStar® Call Center at the time of an OnStar® button press, Emergency button press or if your airbags or AACN system deploys. The vehicle information usually includes your GPS location and, in the event of a crash, additional information regarding the accident that your vehicle has been involved in (e.g. the direction from which your vehicle was hit). When you use the Virtual Advisor feature of OnStar® Hands-Free Calling, your vehicle also sends OnStar® your GPS location so that we can provide you with location-based services. 135 OnStar® service cannot work unless your vehicle is in a place where OnStar® has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area. OnStar® service also cannot work unless you are in a place where the wireless service provider OnStar® has hired for that area has coverage, network capacity and reception when the service is needed, and technology that is compatible with the OnStar® service. Not all services are available everywhere, particularly in remote or enclosed areas, or at all times. OnStar® service that involves location information about your vehicle cannot work unless GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and available in that place as well. Your vehicle must have a working electrical system (including adequate battery power) for the OnStar® equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar® cannot control that may prevent OnStar® from providing OnStar® service to you at any particular time or place. Some examples are damage to important parts of your vehicle in an accident, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or wireless phone network congestion. Your Responsibility You may need to increase the volume of your radio to hear the OnStar® advisor. If the light next to the OnStar® buttons is red, this means that your system is not functioning properly and should be checked by a dealer. If the light appears clear (no light is appearing), your OnStar® subscription has expired. You can always press the OnStar® button to conﬁrm that your OnStar® equipment is active. 136 Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle may have a center console armrest with storage area. Use the lever on the front of the console to open it. Garment Hooks Your vehicle has a garment hook located on the rear headliner of the vehicle. Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, pull the handle to the left and pull the glove box door down until it stops and is fully open. Cupholder(s) There are two cupholders located at the lower front of the center console armrest and a molded cupholder on the ﬂoor of the center console. To use the cupholders on the armrest, pull the tray forward. There are two cupholders located at the rear of the center console. Pull downward on the lid to use the cupholders. 137 These let you load some things on top of your vehicle, as long as they are not wider or longer than the luggage carrier. The roof rack crossrails can be locked in four positions only. Luggage Carrier {CAUTION: If you try to carry something on top of your vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier — like paneling, plywood, a mattress and so forth — the wind can catch it as you drive along. This can cause you to lose control. What you are carrying could be violently torn off, and this could cause you or other drivers to have a collision, and of course damage your vehicle. You may be able to carry something like this inside. But, never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle. A luggage carrier allows you to load things on top of your vehicle. The luggage carrier has side rails attached to the roof, sliding crossrails, if equipped, and places to use for tying things down. 138 Press the lever down and align the crossrails on both sides with the holes on the siderails. Move the crossrail by hand. There will be a notable click as the pins align into the holes locking the crossrail into place. Make sure lever is in the down position, and that you are not able to slide the crossrail with your hand when properly in place. To reposition the crossrail, pull up on the end levers of the crossrail to the upright position. This will release the pins from the holes in the siderail. You will be able to move the crossrail into a new position. 139 Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 220 lbs (100 kg) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as far forward as possible and against the side rails, making sure to fasten it securely. Do not stand on plastic lower body panel when loading cargo on the luggage carrier. Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 315. To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you are driving, check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier crossrails are locked and cargo is still securely fastened. When the luggage carrier is not in use, lock one crossrail at the rear most position on the siderails and lock the other crossrail above the opening of the rear door to reduce wind noise. 140 Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover Your vehicle may have an adjustable panel/cargo cover feature. The panel/cargo cover can be adjusted into three positions. There may also be a ﬂip panel towards the front of the cargo cover. You may have to move this panel upward in order to gain access to the cargo cover. {CAUTION: If you were to carry things on the adjustable panel when it is in the upper (cargo cover) or center positions, during a sudden vehicle movement or a crash, those things could be thrown around in the vehicle. You or others could be injured. When it is in the upper or center position, always secure any cargo on the ﬂoor beneath the panel/cover. To use the panel in the center position, do the following: 1. Insert the front corners of the panel into the middle guides. 2. Slide the panel forward. 3. Press down and pull rearward on the back of the panel to lock it in place. The panel can be used in this position when you have to place a ﬂat or spare tire in the rear cargo area. 141 To use the panel in the lower position, do the following: 1. Insert the front corners of the panel into the lower guides. 2. Slide the panel forward. 3. Press down on the back of the panel to lock it in place. The panel can be used in this position if you need additional space above the panel. Place the cargo on top of the panel in this position. Table Your vehicle may have an adjustable panel/cargo cover that also functions as a table. The maximum load for the table is 100 lbs. distributed (45 kg). To use the panel in the upper position, do the following: 1. Insert the front corners of the panel into the top guides. 2. Slide the panel forward. 3. Press down and pull rearward on the back of the panel to lock it in place. This can be used as a cargo cover for the rear area. The panel may be installed either carpet or plastic side up. The panel may also be used as a table in this position. See Table on page 142 for more information. Rear Seat Armrest Your vehicle may have a rear seat armrest that contains two cupholders. To access the cupholders, pull the armrest down from the rear seatback. 142 To set up the table, do the following: 1. With the adjustable panel in the upper position pull rearward to position it for use as a table. The plastic side should be up. 2. Turn the knob to release the leg from the plastic side of the table and turn the leg outward. 3. Set the table leg onto the liftgate lock striker at the rear edge of the vehicle. Make sure to place the table leg securely onto the liftgate lock striker. Notice: Driving with the panel extended into the table position could damage your vehicle. Always have the panel in the stored position while you are driving. Notice: Placing hot items on the surface of the table could damage it. Always be sure that the items that are placed on the surface of the table are of moderate temperature. There are four hooks located on the table that can be used for grocery bags. Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a rear compartment net to prevent items from rolling under the rear seat. There may also be four convenience net tie-downs. Two tie-downs are located on the side trim just behind the rear seat and the other two are located on the ﬂoor at the rear of the cargo area. Cargo Tie Downs There are cargo tie-downs in the rear of your vehicle that allow you to strap cargo in and keep it from moving. 143 Sunroof If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, the controls to operate it are located on the headliner above the rearview mirror. The ignition must be in RUN or ACC, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active, to operate the sunroof. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 116 for more information. To express-open the sunroof glass panel and sunshade, press the switch rearward and release it. To stop the sunroof before it is completely open, press the switch rearward again. The sunshade cannot be closed with the sunroof open. To close the sunroof, press forward and hold the switch until the sunroof stops, lifts and seals at the back of the sunroof glass. Press forward on the switch again, to make sure the sunroof is fully closed To put the sunroof in the vent position, pull down on the front of the switch. Push up on the front of the switch to close it. 144 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ........................ 148 Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 150 Other Warning Devices ............................. 150 Horn .......................................................... 150 Tilt Wheel .................................................. 151 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .................. 151 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ................. 152 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .......... 152 Flash-to-Pass ............................................ 153 Windshield Wipers ..................................... 153 Windshield Washer .................................... 154 Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...................... 155 Cruise Control ........................................... 155 Headlamps ................................................ 158 Headlamps on Reminder ........................... 159 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ................. 159 Automatic Headlamp System ..................... 160 Fog Lamps ................................................ 160 Instrument Panel Brightness ...................... 161 Dome Lamp .............................................. 161 Entry Lighting ............................................ 161 Map Lamps ............................................... 162 Cargo Lamp .............................................. 162 Electric Power Management ...................... 162 Battery Run-Down Protection ..................... 163 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ........................ 164 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ................ 165 Climate Controls ......................................... 165 Climate Control System ............................. 165 Outlet Adjustment ...................................... 169 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ............. 169 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ..... 171 Instrument Panel Cluster ........................... 172 Speedometer and Odometer ...................... 173 Trip Odometer ........................................... 173 Tachometer ............................................... 173 Safety Belt Reminder Light ........................ 173 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light ....... 174 Airbag Readiness Light ............................. 174 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............. 175 Battery Warning Light ................................ 178 Brake System Warning Light ..................... 178 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...... 180 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ........................................ 181 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ........................................ 181 145 Section 3 Instrument Panel Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ............ 182 Tire Pressure Light .................................... 182 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ........................ 183 Oil Pressure Light ..................................... 186 Change Engine Oil Light ........................... 187 Security Light ............................................ 188 Fog Lamp Light ......................................... 188 Cruise Control Light .................................. 188 Reduced Engine Power Light .................... 188 Highbeam On Light ................................... 189 Service All-Wheel Drive Light .................... 189 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light .................. 190 Gate Ajar Light .......................................... 190 Door Ajar Light .......................................... 190 Service Vehicle Soon Light ........................ 191 Fuel Gage ................................................. 191 Low Fuel Warning Light ............................ 192 Driver Information Center (DIC) .................. 192 DIC Operation and Displays ...................... 193 DIC Warnings and Messages .................... 198 DIC Vehicle Personalization ....................... 207 146 Audio System(s) ......................................... 215 Setting the Time Setting the Time (Without Date Display) ........................... 216 (With Date Display) ................................ 217 Radio with CD (Base) ............................... 219 Radio with CD (MP3) ................................ 224 Radio with CD and DVD ........................... 235 Using an MP3 (Radio with CD or Six-Disc CD Player) ............................... 253 Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and DVD Player) ........................................... 260 XM Radio Messages ................................. 267 Navigation/Radio System ........................... 269 Rear Seat Entertainment System ............... 269 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................. 279 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................. 280 Radio Reception ........................................ 281 Care of Your CDs and DVDs .................... 282 Care of the CD and DVD Player ............... 282 Multi-Band Antenna ................................... 282 ✍ NOTES 147 Instrument Panel Overview 148 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 169. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 151. C. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 172. D. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See Windshield Wipers on page 153. E. Driver Information Center Controls. See DIC Operation and Displays on page 193. F. Hazard Warning Flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 150. G. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 175. H. Rear Window Wiper/Washer Buttons. See Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 155. Fog Lamps Button. See Fog Lamps on page 160. I. Power Mirror Control. See Outside Power Mirrors on page 132. J. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 161. K. Cruise Controls. See Cruise Control on page 155. L. Tilt Wheel. See Tilt Wheel on page 151. M. Horn. See Horn on page 150. N. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 280. O. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 215. P. Shift Lever. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 123. Q. Traction Control System (TCS) Button. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 291. R. Power Window Switches. See Power Windows on page 110. S. Climate Control System. See Climate Control System on page 165. Heated Seat Buttons (If Equipped). See Heated Seats on page 10. T. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 137. 149 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 in the center of the instrument panel. 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. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key is not in the ignition switch. 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. 150 Tilt Wheel Your vehicle has a tilt wheel that allows you to adjust the steering wheel. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and push the lever down. Then, move the steering wheel to a comfortable position and pull the lever up ﬁrmly to lock the column in place. 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 on page 152. (cid:127) 23 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 152. (cid:127) Flash-to-Pass. See Flash-to-Pass on page 153. (cid:127) O Exterior Lamp Control. See Headlamps on page 158. 151 Turn and Lane-Change Signals 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 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, raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash. Hold it there until you complete the lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows ﬂash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. 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 fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 429 and for burned-out bulbs. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high, push the turn signal lever away from you. To change from high beam to low beam, pull the turn signal lever towards you. To ﬂash the high beams from low beam, pull the turn signal lever all the way towards you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. 152 Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. To ﬂash the high beams from low beam, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever all the way towards you. Then release it. Windshield Wipers Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If the wiper blades are frozen to the windshield, gently loosen or thaw them. If the blades do become damaged, install new blades or blade inserts. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 380. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. Use the lever 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. 153 &(Delay): Move the lever to this position to set a delay between wipes. 6 (Delay Adjustment): Move the lever to the delay position to choose a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the intermittent adjust band down for a longer delay or up for a shorter delay. 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 and then return to the original position. If more wipes are needed, hold the lever on mist longer. Windshield Washer {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. There is a button marked with the windshield washer symbol at the end of the windshield wiper lever. Press this button to spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield. The wipers will run for a few cycles to clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed. For more wash cycles, press and hold the button longer. 154 Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear wiper and rear wash buttons are located on the instrument panel above the audio system. Z(Rear Wiper): Press this button to turn the rear wiper on and off. When the wiper is on it will run continuously at a preset speed. Y(Wash): Press this button to spray washer ﬂuid on the rear window. The window wiper will also come on. Release the button when enough ﬂuid has been sprayed on the window. The rear wiper will run a few more cycles after it is released. If the rear wiper function was already on, prior to pressing the wash button, it will stay on until the wiper button is pressed again. The rear window washer uses the same ﬂuid that is in the windshield washer reservoir. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 364. Cruise Control 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 25 mph (40 km/h). {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. 155 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. The cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. 156 J(On/Off): Press this button to turn the cruise control system on and off. The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off. +RES (Resume): Press this button to resume a set speed and to accelerate the speed. SET− (Set): Press this button to set a speed and to decrease the speed. [ (Cancel): Press this button to cancel cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. Setting Cruise Control The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster will come on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed. 1. Press the on/off button to turn cruise control on. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press the SET− button and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. When the brakes are applied, the cruise control shuts off. If the vehicle is in cruise control and the Traction Control System (TCS) begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 291. When road conditions allow, the cruise control can be used again. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brakes. This shuts off the cruise control. The cruise symbol in the instrument panel cluster will also go off indicating cruise is no longer engaged. To return to your previously set speed, you do not need to go through the set process again. Once you are driving about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, press the +RES button on your steering wheel. The vehicle will go back to the previous set speed and stay there. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. (cid:127) Press and hold the +RES button on the steering wheel until you reach your new desired speed, then release it. (cid:127) To increase vehicle speed in small amounts, press the +RES button. Each time you do this, you will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control To reduce your speed while using cruise control: (cid:127) Press and hold the SET– button on the steering wheel until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. (cid:127) To slow down in very small amounts, push the SET− button on the steering wheel brieﬂy. Each time you do this, the vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. 157 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 will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. However, if you use the accelerator to increase the vehicle’s speed for approximately 60 seconds, cruise control will disengage. 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 may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your vehicle’s speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to limit the vehicle’s speed. Of course, applying the brakes ends cruise control. Many drivers ﬁnd this to be too much trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise control: (cid:127) Step lightly on the brake pedal. (cid:127) Press the cancel button on the steering wheel. (cid:127) Press the On/Off button on the steering wheel. Erasing Speed Memory When the cruise control or the ignition is turned off, the cruise control set speed memory is erased. Headlamps The exterior lamp control is located on the turn signal/multifunction lever. O(Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the control with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps. 158 The exterior lamp control has the following positions: AUTO (Off/Automatic Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to put the headlamps in automatic mode. Automatic mode will turn the exterior lamps on and off depending upon how much light is available outside of the vehicle. ;(Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with the following: (cid:127) Sidemarker Lamps (cid:127) Taillamps (cid:127) License Plate Lamps (cid:127) 53(Headlamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. Instrument Panel Lights Headlamps on Reminder If you open the driver’s door with the ignition off and the lamps on, you will hear a warning chime. 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 (DRL) are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness in daylight when the following conditions are met: (cid:127) The ignition is on. (cid:127) The exterior lamp band is in the automatic position. (cid:127) The transaxle is not in PARK (P). (cid:127) The light sensor determines it is daytime. (cid:127) The parking brake is released. When the DRL are on, the low-beam headlamps will be on at a reduced brightness. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps will not be on. The instrument panel will not be lit up either. 159 When you turn the exterior lamp band to the headlamp position, your low-beam headlamps will come on. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on. When you turn off the headlamps, the regular lamps will go off, and your low-beam headlamps will come on to the reduced brightness. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, move the shift lever to PARK (P). The DRL will stay off until you move the shift lever out of PARK (P). As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamps control is in the automatic position, the headlamps will come on automatically. See Headlamps on page 158. Your vehicle has a light sensor located on top of the instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered, or the headlamps will be on when you do not need them. The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. 160 Fog Lamps If your vehicle has this feature, use your fog lamps for better visibility in foggy or misty conditions. The button for your fog lamps is located on the center console above the radio. To use the fog lamps, the parking lamps or low-beam headlamps must be on. Push the button to turn the fog lamps on or off. The fog lamp button will be lit when the lamps are on. The Fog lamps will go off whenever you turn the high-beam headlamps on. When the high-beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will come on again. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The control for this feature is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. Turn the control up to brighten the lights or down to dim them. Dome Lamp The dome lamp switch has three positions. 9 (Off): The lamp will not come on as long as the switch is in this position. AUTO (Auto): The lamp will come on when a door is opened. See Entry Lighting on page 161. R (On): The lamp will stay on as long as the switch is in this position. Entry Lighting If the dome lamp is in the AUTO position, the dome lamp and the cargo lamp inside your vehicle will come on when any door is opened. In addition, the light will come on when the remote keyless entry unlock button is pressed. It will stay on for 20 seconds or until a door is opened. After the door is opened the light will remain on and stay on for 20 seconds after the doors are closed, or until you put the key in the ignition and turn the key to RUN. 161 Cargo Lamp The cargo lamp is located over the rear compartment, and is controlled by the dome lamp. See Dome Lamp on page 161. Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery’s temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery’s state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge back in. When the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging. If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage or voltage display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you may see the voltage move up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed. Map Lamps Your vehicle may have lamps located on the headliner above the rearview mirror. Push on the lens in the lamp to turn them on and off. 162 The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator) may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power that is needed for very high electrical loads. A high electrical load occurs when several of the following loads are on: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power, whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories. Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver. If so, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message might be displayed, such as Battery Saver Active or Service Battery Charging System. If this message is displayed, it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 198. Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle has a battery saver feature designed to protect the vehicle’s battery. When any interior lamp is left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system will automatically turn the lamp off after 20 minutes. This will avoid draining the battery. This vehicle also has a retained accessory power feature. If the radio is on, it will turn off after 10 minutes or if any door on the vehicle is opened. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 116. 163 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. 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 outlets can be used to connect electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or CB radio. The accessory power outlets located in front of the center console storage area, at the rear of the center console, and the vehicle may have one located in the rear cargo area. To use the outlets, remove the cover. When not in use, always cover the outlet with the protective cap. Notice: into a power outlet, the battery may drain causing your vehicle not to start or damage to the battery. This would not be covered by the warranty. Always unplug all electrical devices when turning off your vehicle. Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlets and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power outlet. If electrical devices are left plugged 164 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have a removable ashtray and cigarette lighter. The ashtray can be placed into the front console cupholders. To use the 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. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 15 amperes. 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. If you put papers, pins, or other Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle. Operation Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. 165 9 (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. In any setting other than off, the fan will run continuously with the ignition on. To turn off the air completely, turn the fan to 0 and select the recirculation button. Use the right knob to select from the following modes: There is one position between each mode to ﬁnely adjust airﬂow position. H(Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. )(Bi-Level): This mode directs about half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then directs the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. 6(Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets with some air directed to the windshield and side windows. The right knob may also be used to select the defrost and defog modes that are described in this section. 166 You can also select modes by using the following buttons: ; (Outside Air): Press this button to turn the outside air mode on. When this mode is on, outside air will circulate throughout the vehicle. When the button is pressed, an indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that it is activated. The outside air mode can be used with all modes, but it cannot be used with the recirculation mode. @ (Recirculation): Press this button on the center knob to recirculate cabin air through the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside the vehicle more quickly. An indicator light above the symbol will come on in this mode. Operation in this mode during periods of high humidity and cool outside temperatures may result in increased window fogging. If window fogging is experienced, select the defrost mode. Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of the vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air inside of the vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. ( (Heated Seats): If your vehicle has heated seats, see Heated Seats on page 10. #(Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air conditioning system on or off. When this button is pressed, an indicator light on the button will come on to let you know the air conditioning is activated. The air conditioning can be selected in any mode as long as the fan switch is on. On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently. For quick cool down on hot days, do the following: 1. Select the vent mode. 2. Select the outside air. 3. Select air conditioning. 4. Select the coolest temperature. 5. Select the highest fan speed. 6. Once the vehicle’s interior temperature is below the outside temperature, select recirculation mode for enhanced cooling. 167 Defogging and Defrosting Fog or frost on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. To avoid fogging windows on rainy and humid days at temperatures above freezing, turn on the air conditioning system. Also, it is best to avoid the use of the recirculation mode, except when maximum A/C performance is needed or for short times to avoid exterior odors. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. When you select either of these modes, or the ﬂoor mode which also helps defog the windows slightly, the system runs the air conditioning compressor and cancels recirculation mode to dry the air; however, the recirculation light will stay on. For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode. -(Defog): This mode directs half of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets, and half to the ﬂoor outlets. 0(Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets, with some air directed to the ﬂoor outlets. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. The rear window defogger will only work when the ignition is in RUN. <(Rear): Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light on the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated. The rear window defogger will only work when the ignition is in RUN. The rear window defogger will stay on for about 10 minutes after the button is pressed, unless the ignition is turned to 168 ACC or LOCK. If turned on again, the defogger will only run for about ﬁve minutes before turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid. Outlet Adjustment Use the louvers located on the air outlets to change the direction of the airﬂow. Operation Tips (cid:127) Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the vehicle that may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle. (cid:127) Do not use any non-GM approved hood deﬂectors that could adversely affect the performance of the system. (cid:127) Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively. Passenger Compartment Air Filter The outside air is routed through a passenger compartment air ﬁlter before entering the vehicle. This ﬁlter removes certain particles from the air, including pollen and dust particles. Reductions in airﬂow, which may occur more quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the ﬁlter needs to be replaced early. The ﬁlter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 439 for when to replace the ﬁlter. 169 To change the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, use the following steps: 5. Remove the ﬁlter from the ﬁlter housing by pressing the release tab at the inboard edge of the ﬁlter housing. 1. Remove the push pins from the rear of the passenger’s side air inlet panel. It is located in the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle. 2. Open the hood. 3. Remove the push pins from the top and forward edge of the passenger’s side air inlet panel. 4. Remove the air inlet panel. 170 6. Remove the ﬁlter from the vehicle. 7. Install a new passenger compartment air ﬁlter. For the type of ﬁlter to use see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 449. 8. Reverse Steps 1 through 5. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They are a big help. Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the following pages, some warning lights come on brieﬂy when you start the engine just to let you know they are working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. 171 Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using, and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically. United States version shown, Canada similar 172 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer. The digital odometer will read 999,999 if someone tries to turn it back. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer, then it must be. If not, then it is set at zero and a label must be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. Trip Odometer Your trip odometer is located in the Driver Information Center and shows how far your vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last reset. For more information see DIC Operation and Displays on page 193. Tachometer The tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: tachometer in the solid red area, your vehicle could be damaged. The damages would not be covered by your warranty. Do not operate the engine in the solid red area. If you operate the engine with the Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. 173 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This would only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled. See Passenger Sensing System on page 82 for more information. The passenger safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more. This chime and light will be repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. If the passenger’s safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. 174 {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. The airbags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. The airbag readiness light should ﬂash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. United States Canada When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol, to let you know the status of the right front passenger’s frontal airbag. 175 If your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, there is a label on your sun visor that says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great if the airbag deploys. If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, never put a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the passenger airbag status indicator shows off and the airbag is off. Here is why: {CAUTION: {CAUTION: Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. We recommend that rear-facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat, even if the airbag is off. Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. We recommend that rear-facing child restraints be transported in vehicles with a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, whenever possible. 176 If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled (may inﬂate). {CAUTION: If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger’s seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat if the airbag is turned on. If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag. See Passenger Sensing System on page 82 for more on this, including important safety information. If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service. {CAUTION: If the off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on together, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 174. 177 Battery Warning Light The battery warning light will come on brieﬂy as a check, when you turn on the ignition. Then it should go out when the engine is started. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the brake system warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. If the light does not come on when you start your vehicle, have your vehicle serviced right away. This condition may indicate your battery warning light is not functioning properly. If this light comes on while you are driving, be sure to turn off accessories such as the radio and climate control system. Have your vehicle serviced right away. The SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM message may also appear in the Driver Information Center. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 198 for more information. 178 United States Canada The brake light is located in the instrument panel cluster. {CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. When the ignition is on, the brake light will come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully. A chime will also sound if the parking brake is not fully released and the vehicle is moving. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. The brake light will also come on to indicate a low brake ﬂuid level. See Brakes on page 365 for more information. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or the pedal may go closer to the ﬂoor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 320. 179 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), the light will come on when your engine is started and stay on for several seconds. This is normal. If the ABS warning light comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the anti-lock portion of the brake system. If the brake system warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but you do not have anti-lock brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 178 for more information. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to LOCK. If the light comes on 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 light still stays on, or comes on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but you do not have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you do not have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with your regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 178 for more information. The ABS warning light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 180 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Your vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) and StabiliTrak® warning light. The engine coolant temperature warning light will come on when the engine has overheated. This light will come on when the TCS is limiting wheel spin or when the StabiliTrak® system is active. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. If the TCS warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 291 and StabiliTrak® System on page 292 for more information. If this happens you should pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 355 for more information. Notice: Driving with the engine coolant temperature warning light on could cause your vehicle to overheat. See Engine Overheating on page 355. Your vehicle could be damaged, and it might not be covered by your warranty. Never drive with the engine coolant temperature warning light on. This light will also come on when starting your vehicle. If it does not, have your vehicle serviced. 181 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Tire Pressure Light This gage measures the temperature of the vehicle’s engine. This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition to RUN. If the indicator needle moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot. A temperature indicator light will turn on. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, and the temperature indicator light comes on, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. This light will also come on when one or more of your tires are signiﬁcantly underinﬂated. A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE DIC message will accompany the light. Stop and check your tires as soon as it is safe to do so. If underinﬂated, inﬂate to the proper pressure. See Tires on page 382 for more information. This light will ﬂash for 60 seconds and then turn on solid if a problem is detected with the Tire Pressure Monitor system. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 391 for more information. 182 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle has a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. If you keep driving your vehicle with Notice: this light on, after awhile, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good, and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 333. 183 This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: (cid:127) Light Flashing — A misﬁre condition has been detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. (cid:127) Light On Steady — An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. If the Light is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: (cid:127) Reducing vehicle speed (cid:127) Avoiding hard accelerations (cid:127) Avoiding steep uphill grades (cid:127) If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps, and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. 184 If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling the Tank on page 337. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 335. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, 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. 185 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This may take several days of routine driving. If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, your dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. 186 Oil Pressure Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving. This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it ﬁxed immediately. The oil light could also come on in three other situations: (cid:127) When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test to show you it is working, but the light will go out when you turn the ignition to START. If it does not come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it ﬁxed right away. (cid:127) (cid:127) If the vehicle is idling at a stop sign, the light may blink on and then off. If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. This is normal. {CAUTION: 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. Change Engine Oil Light If this light comes on and stays on for 30 seconds, it means that service is required for your vehicle. After having the oil changed you will need to reset the light. See Engine Oil on page 344 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 439 for more information. 187 Security Light Cruise Control Light Your vehicle is equipped with a theft-deterrent system. With this system, the security light will ﬂash as you open the door if your ignition is off. This light comes on whenever you set the cruise control. This light will come on brieﬂy when the vehicle is turned on. For more information, see PASS-Key® III+ Operation on page 113. Fog Lamp Light The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 155 for more information. Reduced Engine Power Light The fog lamp light will come on when the fog lamps are in use. This light will come on brieﬂy when you start the engine.

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2007 Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual