2009 Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual

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Features and Controls Keys ...............................................................2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...................................................2-5 Remote Vehicle Start ......................................2-7 Doors and Locks ............................................2-10 Door Locks ..................................................2-10 Power Door Locks ........................................2-10 Delayed Locking ...........................................2-10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ..............2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ..............................2-11 Lockout Protection ........................................2-12 Liftgate ........................................................2-12 Windows ........................................................2-14 Power Windows ............................................2-15 Sun Visors ...................................................2-16 Theft-Deterrent Systems ..................................2-16 Content Theft-Deterrent .................................2-17 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer .............2-17 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation .................................................2-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ................2-19 New Vehicle Break-In ....................................2-19 Ignition Positions ..........................................2-20 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................2-21 Starting the Engine .......................................2-21 Engine Coolant Heater ..................................2-23 Automatic Transmission Operation (3.4L V6 with 5-Speed) ..............................2-24 Automatic Transmission Operation (3.6L V6 with 6-Speed) ..............................2-27 Parking Brake ..............................................2-31 Shifting Into Park ..........................................2-32 Shifting Out of Park ......................................2-33 Parking Over Things That Burn .......................2-34 Engine Exhaust ............................................2-35 Running the Vehicle While Parked ..................2-36 Mirrors ...........................................................2-37 Manual Rearview Mirror .................................2-37 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ................2-37 Outside Power Mirrors ...................................2-38 Outside Convex Mirrors .................................2-38 2-1 Section 2 Features and Controls OnStar® System .............................................2-39 Storage Areas ................................................2-42 Glove Box ...................................................2-42 Cupholders ..................................................2-42 Center Console Storage .................................2-42 Luggage Carrier ...........................................2-43 Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover ..........2-45 Rear Seat Armrest ........................................2-47 Table ..........................................................2-47 Convenience Net ..........................................2-48 Cargo Tie Downs ..........................................2-48 Sunroof .........................................................2-49 2-2 Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. The key can be used for the ignition and all locks. The key has a bar-coded key tag that the dealer/retailer or qualiﬁed locksmith can use to make new keys. Store this information in a safe place, not in your vehicle. Notice: you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. Be sure you have spare keys. If you are locked out of your vehicle, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-7 for more information. If you ever lock your keys in the vehicle, 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System If this vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system, it operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range, try this: (cid:129) Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. Stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. (cid:129) Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. (cid:129) Check the transmitter’s battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer/retailer or a qualiﬁed technician for service. 2-4 (cid:129) Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to 195 feet (60 m) away from the vehicle. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-4. With Remote Start Shown, Without Remote Start Similar / (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, press to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-7 for additional information. Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors and liftgate. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps ﬂash once to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn chirps when Q is pressed again within ﬁve seconds. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-57 for additional information. Pressing Q may arm the content theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-17. K (Unlock): Press once to unlock the driver door. If K is pressed again within ﬁve seconds, all remaining doors and the liftgate unlock. The interior lamps come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps ﬂash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-57. Pressing K on the RKE transmitter disarms the content theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-17. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to locate the vehicle. The turn signal lamps ﬂash and the horn sounds three times. 2-5 Press and hold L for more than two seconds to activate the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps ﬂash and the horn sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to ON/RUN or L is pressed again. The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm to work. The RKE transmitter is used to arm/disarm the content theft-deterrent system. The theft-deterrent system can be programmed to three different modes. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-17. If you accidentally set off the alarm when entering or exiting the vehicle, press Q or K once or L twice to turn it off. Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer/retailer. When the replacement transmitter is programmed to the vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be programmed. Any lost or stolen transmitters no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed. Each vehicle can have up to four transmitters programmed to it. See “Learn Remote Key” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-42. 2-6 Battery Replacement Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter. To replace the battery: 1. Separate the transmitter with a ﬂat, thin object inserted into the notch on the side. 2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. Snap the transmitter back together. Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may have the remote start feature. This feature allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. See “REMOTE START” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-57 for instructions on how to enable and disable this feature. During a remote start, the climate control system will turn on at the fan, temperature, and mode settings the vehicle was set to when the vehicle was last turned off. The rear window defogger will also turn on. If your vehicle has heated seats, they may turn on during colder outside temperatures and will shut off when the key is turned to ON/RUN. You may not notice an increase in seat surface temperature until the seat is occupied for a short period of time. Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles. If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the remote start feature. The vehicle may run out of fuel. If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will have an increased range of operation. However, the range may be less while the vehicle is running. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-4 for additional information. / (Remote Vehicle Start): This button will be on the RKE transmitter if you have remote start. To start the engine using the remote start feature: 1. Aim the RKE transmitter, that has a remote vehicle start button, at the vehicle. 2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock button, then immediately press and hold the remote vehicle start button. Hold the remote start button until the vehicle’s turn signal lamps ﬂash, or for at least four seconds if the vehicle’s lights are not visible. The vehicle’s doors will be locked. Pressing the remote start button again after the vehicle has started will turn off the ignition. When the vehicle’s engine starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on while the engine is running. 2-7 3. To extend the engine run time by 10 minutes, repeat Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is still running. The engine run time can only be extended if it is the ﬁrst remote start since the vehicle has been driven. Remote start can be extended one time. If the remote start procedure is used again before the ﬁrst 10 minute time frame has ended, the ﬁrst 10 minutes will immediately expire and the second 10 minute time frame will start. For example, if the lock button and then the remote start buttons are pressed again after the vehicle has been running for ﬁve minutes, 10 minutes are added, allowing the engine to run for 15 minutes. 4. After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert and turn the key to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle. After a remote start, the engine will automatically shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done or the vehicle’s key is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to ON/RUN. A maximum of two remote starts or remote start attempts are allowed between ignition cycles. After your vehicle’s engine has been started two times using the remote start button, the vehicle’s ignition switch must be turned to ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF using the key before the remote start procedure can be used again. To manually shut off the engine after a remote start, do any of the following: (cid:129) Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start button until the parking lamps turn off. Turn on the hazard warning ﬂashers. Insert the vehicle’s key into the ignition switch and turn the switch to ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF. 2-8 (cid:129) (cid:129) Remote Start Ready If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle start feature, it may have the remote start ready feature. This feature allows your dealer/retailer to add the manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature. If your vehicle has the remote start ready feature, your RKE transmitter will have extended range that will allow you to lock or unlock your vehicle from approximately 195 feet (60 m) away. See your dealer/retailer if you would like to add the manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature to your vehicle. The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if any of the following occur: The vehicle’s key is in the ignition. The vehicle’s hood, liftgate or doors are not closed. The hazard warning ﬂashers are on. There is an emission control system malfunction. The engine coolant temperature is too high. The oil pressure is low. Two remote vehicle starts have already been used. The maximum number of remote starts or remote start attempts between ignition cycles with the key is two. The remote start feature may be disabled. The system may be enabled or disabled through the DIC. See “REMOTE START” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-57 for additional information. Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start feature are shipped from the factory with the remote vehicle start system enabled. 2-9 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Doors and Locks Door Locks { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. (cid:129) Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven. (cid:129) Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it. (cid:129) Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening. 2-10 To lock or unlock a door, use the key from the outside or the door lock from the inside. Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on the driver’s and front passenger’s doors. K (Unlock): To unlock the doors, press the unlock symbol. Q (Lock): Remove the key and press the lock symbol to lock all of the doors. Delayed Locking A chime will sound three times to indicate a door or liftgate is open when you try to lock the doors with the power door lock switch. The doors will not lock, and the theft-deterrent system will not arm until all the doors are closed and ten seconds have passed. The delayed locking feature can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-57. See also Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-5. Programmable Automatic Door Locks Your vehicle has an automatic lock/unlock feature which enables you to program the power door locks through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-57 for more information on DIC programming. Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks that prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. The rear door security locks are located on the inside edge of each rear door. You must open the rear doors to access them. To set the security locks, do the following: 1. Insert the key into the lock above the rear door security lock label and turn it to the horizontal position. 2. Close the door. 3. Repeat the steps for the other rear door. To open a rear door while the security lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the front door power lock switch, or the rear door manual lock. 2. Open the door from the outside. To cancel the rear door security lock, do the following: 1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside. 2. Insert the key into the slot next to the rear door security lock label and turn it to the vertical position. 3. Repeat the steps for the other lock. 2-11 Lockout Protection If you press the power door lock switch when the key is in the ignition and any door is open, all the doors will lock and only the driver’s door will unlock. Be sure to remove the key from the ignition when locking your vehicle. If the keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the doors and the key is in the ignition, a chime will sound three times. All passenger doors will lock, but the driver’s door will remain unlocked. Liftgate { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate or liftglass open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the liftgate open or if CAUTION: (Continued) 2-12 CAUTION: (Continued) electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftgate or liftglass: (cid:129) Make sure all other windows are shut. (cid:129) Turn the fan on your climate control system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See “Climate Control System” in the Index. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-35. To unlock the liftgate, press the unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter twice or use the power door lock switch. To lock the liftgate, press the lock button on the RKE transmitter or use the power door lock switch. The liftgate does not have a key lock cylinder. To open the liftgate, press the touchpad centered on the underside of the liftgate handle and pull up. When closing the liftgate, use the molded handles to pull the liftgate down. Push the liftgate closed until it latches. (cid:129) Liftgate Operation with Loss of Power The liftgate is equipped with an electric latch. If the battery is disconnected or has low voltage, the liftgate will not open. To open the liftgate if this happens, remove the interior trim plug located at the base of the liftgate from inside the vehicle. Use a tool to push the service release lever located on the latch until you hear or feel the gate release. The liftgate can now be opened and closed manually. You will need to use this procedure to open the liftgate until the power is restored. 2-13 Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. 2-14 Power Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children. When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows. The window switches for all doors are located on the center console. A window switch for each rear window is located on each rear door. To open or close a window press or pull the switch. The power windows operate when the ignition is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or while in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-21. 2-15 Express-Down Window The driver’s window switch has an express-down feature that allows the window to be lowered without holding the switch. Press the switch part way, and the driver’s window opens a small amount. Press the switch down all the way, release it, and the window goes down automatically. To stop the window while it is lowering, press and release the switch. Window Lockout o (Window Lockout): Your vehicle has a lockout feature to prevent rear seat passengers from operating the windows. Press the lockout button, located with the power window switches, to turn the feature on and off. The switch has a light that comes on when the switch is active. Sun Visors To block out glare, swing the sun visor down. You can also detach the driver’s sun visor from the center mount and slide it along the rod from side-to-side for greater coverage. Visor Vanity Mirrors Your vehicle has covered visor vanity mirrors on both the driver’s and passenger’s side. Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not make it impossible to steal. 2-16 Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system. To activate the theft-deterrent system: 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. If you are using the RKE transmitter, the door does not need to be open. 3. Close all doors. The key must be removed from the ignition to arm the system. If the theft-deterrent system is activated and a door or the liftgate is opened without using the RKE transmitter, a 10 second pre-alarm will occur, and the security light will ﬂash. The horn will sound rapidly for 10 seconds. If you do not press unlock on the RKE transmitter or insert the key in the ignition and turn if from the LOCK/ OFF position, the alarm will go off. The horn will sound and the headlamps will ﬂash for 30 seconds. After the alarm has sounded for 30 seconds, the system will re-arm itself automatically. To disarm the theft-deterrent system, do one of the following: 1. Unlock the doors with the RKE transmitter. 2. Insert the key in the ignition and turn it from the LOCK/OFF position. PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer The PASS-Key III+ system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. PASS-Key III+ uses a radio frequency transponder in the key that matches a decoder in the vehicle. 2-17 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation Your vehicle has PASS-Key® III+ (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key® III+ is a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the ignition. The system is automatically disarmed when the key is turned to ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY or START from the LOCK/OFF position. You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system. The security light will come on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. When the PASS-Key® III+ system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it prevents the vehicle from starting. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes. If the engine does not start and the security light on the instrument panel comes on when trying to start the vehicle, there may be a problem with your theft-deterrent system. Turn the ignition off and try again. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-97. If the engine still does not start with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the ﬁrst key may be faulty. See your dealer/retailer who can service the PASS-Key® III+ to have a new key made. In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. It is possible for the PASS-Key® III+ decoder to “learn” the transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up to nine additional keys may be programmed for the vehicle. The following procedure is for programming additional keys only. If all the currently programmed keys are lost or do not operate, you must see your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key® III+ to have keys made and programmed to the system. 2-18 See your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key® III+ to get a new key blank that is cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system. To program the new additional key: 1. Verify that the new key has a 1 stamped on it. 2. Insert the original, already programmed, key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start, see your dealer/retailer for service. 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. 4. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within ﬁve seconds of removing the original key. The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed. 5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are to be programmed. If you lose or damage your PASS-Key® III+ key, see your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key® III+ to have a new key made. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle. Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: (cid:129) Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle. (cid:129) Avoid making hard stops for the ﬁrst 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. (cid:129) Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-34 for the trailer towing capabilities of your vehicle and more information. Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased. 2-19 Ignition Positions The ignition switch has four different positions. In order to shift out of P (Park), ignition must be in the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal must be applied. Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could cause damage to the switch or break the key. Use the correct key, make sure it is all the way in, and turn it only with your hand. If the key cannot be turned by hand, see your dealer/retailer. 9 (LOCK/OFF): This position locks the ignition and steering column, with the key removed. You will only be able to remove the key when the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF. The ignition switch cannot be turned to LOCK/OFF unless the shift lever is in P (Park). The steering can bind with the wheels turned off center. If this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this does not work, then the vehicle needs service. 2-20 ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY): This is the position in which you can operate some electrical accessories. R (ON/RUN): This position can be used to operate the electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. The switch stays in this position when the engine is running. If you leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with the engine off, the battery could be drained. You may not be able to start the vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time. / (START): This is the position that starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch returns to ON/RUN for driving. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: (cid:129) Audio System (cid:129) Power Windows (cid:129) Sunroof (if equipped) Power to these accessories will continue to operate for up to 10 minutes or until the driver door is opened. All these features will work when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. Starting the Engine Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Notice: Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped. 2-21 2. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for up to a maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool down. When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator. If the vehicle starts brieﬂy but then stops again, repeat these steps. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts. Notice: The engine is designed to work with the electronics in the vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer/retailer. If you do not, the engine might not perform properly. Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will slow down as the engine warms. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components. If the ignition key is turned to the START position, and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts. If the engine does not start and the key is held in START, cranking will be stopped after 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage. To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is already running. Engine cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition switch to the ACC/ ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF position. Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by returning the key to the START position immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to let the cranking motor cool down. 2-22 Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in cold weather conditions at or below 0°F (−18°C). Vehicles with an engine coolant heater should be plugged in at least four hours before starting. An internal thermostat in the plug-end of the cord may exist which will prevent engine coolant heater operation at temperatures above 0°F (−18°C). To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment, near the radiator. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. { CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a ﬁre. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts, to prevent damage. The length of time the heater should remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a dealer/retailer in the area where you will be parking the vehicle for the best advice on this. 2-23 Automatic Transmission Operation (3.4L V6 with 5-Speed) The shift lever is located on the center console. When you change gears, the different shift positions will display on the instrument panel cluster. There are several different positions for the automatic transmission. P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when you start the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. { CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the 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 the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into Park on page 2-32. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-34. Make sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You must fully apply the brake pedal and then press the shift lever button before you can shift from P (Park) when the ignition key is in ON/RUN. 2-24 If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into P (Park) as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear. See Shifting Out of Park on page 2-33. R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 4-20. N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. { CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is ﬁrmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle. Notice: Shifting to a drive gear from NEUTRAL (N) while the vehicle is moving could damage the transmission. Make sure the vehicle is stopped before shifting from NEUTRAL (N) into a drive gear. 2-25 D (Drive): This position is for normal driving with the automatic transmission. It provides the best fuel economy. If you need more power for passing, and you are: (cid:129) Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. (cid:129) Going about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator all the way down. Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding, see “Skidding” under Loss of Control on page 4-12. I (Intermediate): This position is also used for normal driving. However, it reduces vehicle speed without using the brakes for slight downgrades where the vehicle would otherwise accelerate due to steepness of grade. If constant upshifting or downshifting occurs while driving up steep hills, this position can be used to prevent repetitive types of shifts. You might choose I (Intermediate) instead of D (Drive) when driving on hilly, winding roads and when towing a trailer, so that there is less shifting between gears. L (Low): This position reduces vehicle speed more than I (Intermediate) without actually using the brakes. You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is placed in L (Low), the transmission will not shift into L (Low) until the vehicle is going slowly enough. 2-26 Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place. Transmission Overheating If the transmission ﬂuid temperature rises above 284°F (140°C) or rises rapidly, the Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light will ﬂash. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 3-32 for more information. When the transmission overheats it will go into a protection mode and will default shift into ﬁfth gear if in the D (Drive) position, or second gear if in the L (Low) position. Continue driving the vehicle in either position depending on the required vehicle speed and load. Once the ﬂuid temperature lowers to the normal temperature range, the transmission will return to the normal shift patterns. Towing or driving on long hills can cause the transmission ﬂuid temperature to be higher than normal. If the transmission ﬂuid temperature will not cool, you may need to pull over and check the transmission ﬂuid level. You should also check the engine coolant temperature. If it is hot, see Engine Overheating on page 5-28. Automatic Transmission Operation (3.6L V6 with 6-Speed) The shift lever for the automatic transmission is located on the console between the seats. Maximum engine speed is limited when the vehicle is in P (Park) or N (Neutral) to protect driveline components from improper operation. There are several different positions for the shift lever. When using the MSM (Manual Shift Mode), a number indicating the gear selected will appear on the instrument cluster below the shift position display. For more information on the manual shift option see “Manual Shift Mode” in this section. P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when the engine is started because the vehicle cannot move easily. { CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the 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 the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into Park on page 2-32. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-34. Make sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You must fully apply the brake pedal and then press the shift lever button, before you can shift from P (Park) when the ignition is in ON/RUN. 2-27 If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all way into P (Park) as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear. See Shifting Out of Park on page 2-33. R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 4-20. N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. { CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is ﬁrmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle. 2-28 D (Drive): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy. If the vehicle needs more power for passing, and it is: (cid:129) Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. (cid:129) Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator pedal all the way down. The vehicle will shift down to the next gear and have more power. Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding, see Skidding under Loss of Control on page 4-12. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place. MSM (Manual Shift Mode): This position, available on the models with the MSM (Manual Shift Mode), allows you to change gears similar to a manual transmission. If the vehicle has this feature, see “MSM (Manual Shift Mode)”. MSM (Manual Shift Mode) To use this feature, do the following: 1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) to the left into the manual gate. While driving in manual shift mode, the transmission will remain in the driver gear selected. When coming to a stop in the manual position, the vehicle will automatically shift to 1 (First) gear. 2. Push the shift lever forward toward the plus (+) to upshift or rearward toward the minus (−) to downshift. When using the MSM (Manual Shift Mode) the number of the gear selected will appear on the instrument cluster below the shift position display. 2-29 In manual shift mode all six forward gears can be selected. While using the MSM (Manual Shift Mode) feature the vehicle will have operation similar to a manual transmission. You can use this for sport driving or when driving hilly roads to stay in gear longer or to downshift for more power or engine braking. The transmission will only allow you to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed: The transmission will not automatically shift to the next higher gear without moving the shift lever. The transmission will not allow shifting to the next lower gear if the vehicle speed is too high. If the vehicle does not respond to a gear change, or detects a problem with the transmission, the range of gears may be reduced and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp will come on. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-34. Transmission Overheating If the transmission ﬂuid temperature rises above 270°F (132°C) or rises rapidly, the Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light will ﬂash. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 3-32 for more information. When the transmission overheats it will go into a protection mode and will default into a different shift sequence to help cool the transmission ﬂuid. This shift sequence is the same for both D (Drive) position and manual mode. Continue driving the vehicle in either position depending on the required vehicle speed and load. Once the ﬂuid temperature lowers to the normal temperature range, the transmission will return to the normal shift patterns. Towing or driving on long hills can cause the transmission ﬂuid temperature to be higher than normal. If the transmission ﬂuid temperature will not cool, you may need to pull over and check the transmission ﬂuid level. You should also check the engine coolant temperature. If it is hot, see Engine Overheating on page 5-28. 2-30 (cid:129) (cid:129) 2 (Second) and 3 (Third) Gear Start Feature When accelerating the vehicle from a stop in snowy and icy conditions, you may want to select 2 (Second) and 3 (Third) gear. A higher gear, and light application of the gas pedal, may allow you to gain more traction on slippery surfaces. With the MSM (Manual Shift Mode), the vehicle can accelerate from a stop in 2 (Second) or 3 (Third). 1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) into the manual gate. 2. With the vehicle stopped, move the shift lever forward to select 2 (Second) or 3 (Third). The vehicle will start from a stop position in 2 (Second) or 3 (Third). 3. Once the vehicle is moving select the desired drive gear or move the shift lever to the D (Drive) position. Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located to the right of the driver seat. 2-31 To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button. Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down. Make sure to release the parking brake before driving the vehicle. If the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is moving at least 4 mph (6 km/h), a chime will activate to remind you to release the parking brake. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. Shifting Into Park { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-34. 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-31 for more information. 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by pressing the button on the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave the vehicle with the key, the vehicle is in P (Park). 2-32 Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could be injured. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running. If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into P (Park), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from P (Park) without ﬁrst pressing the button on the console shift lever. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into P (Park). Torque Lock Torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. This happens when parking on a hill and shifting the transmission into P (Park) is not done properly and then it is difficult to shift out of P (Park). To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park). To ﬁnd out how, see ‘‘Shifting Into P (Park)’’ listed previously. If torque lock does occur, your vehicle may need to be pushed uphill by another vehicle to relieve the parking pawl pressure, so you can shift out of P (Park). Shifting Out of Park The vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: (cid:129) Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with the shift lever button fully released, and (cid:129) Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park), unless the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal is applied. The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery. 2-33 If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery. See Jump Starting on page 5-36 for more information. To shift out of P (Park): 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Press the shift lever button. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still are unable to shift out of P (Park): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift lever button again. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still cannot move the shift lever from P (Park), see your dealer/retailer. Parking Over Things That Burn { CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. 2-34 Engine Exhaust { CAUTION: Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: (cid:129) The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow that may block underbody airﬂow or tail pipes). (cid:129) The exhaust smells or sounds strange or (cid:129) The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or different. damage. CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) (cid:129) The vehicle’s exhaust system has been modiﬁed, damaged or improperly repaired. (cid:129) There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or after-market modiﬁcations that are not completely sealed. If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle: (cid:129) Drive it only with the windows completely down. (cid:129) Have the vehicle repaired immediately. Never park the vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed area such as a garage or a building that has no fresh air ventilation. 2-35 Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { CAUTION: { CAUTION: Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation. For more information, see Engine Exhaust on page 2-35. It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the 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 the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). Follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park on page 2-32. If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-34. 2-36 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view of behind your vehicle. Adjust the mirror to reduce the glare of headlamps from behind you. Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. Vehicles with OnStar® have three additional control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer/retailer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar. See OnStar® System on page 2-39 for more information about the services OnStar provides. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view of behind your vehicle. Adjust the mirror to reduce the glare of headlamps from behind you. Press AUTO or ( located in the lower center of the mirror to turn automatic dimming on or off. The indicator light comes on when this feature is on. For vehicles with OnStar®, press the O located on the lower part of the mirror, for up to six seconds to turn automatic dimming on or off. Vehicles with OnStar have three additional control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer/retailer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar. See OnStar® System on page 2-39 for more information about the services OnStar provides. 2-37 Outside Power Mirrors Outside Convex Mirrors Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the instrument panel. { 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 the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver’s seat. To adjust the mirrors: 1. Move the selector switch to the left or right to choose the driver or passenger mirror. 2. Press the corresponding edges of the round control pad to move each mirror to the desired direction. 3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen. 2-38 OnStar® System OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If the 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 the keys are locked in the vehicle, call OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR to have a signal sent to unlock the doors. OnStar Hands-Free Calling, including 30 trial minutes good for 60 days, is available on most vehicles. OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation service, with one trial route, is available on most vehicles. Press the OnStar button to have an OnStar advisor contact Roadside Service. OnStar service is provided subject to the OnStar Terms and Conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber glove box literature. Some services such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance may not be available until the owner of the vehicle registers with OnStar. After the ﬁrst prepaid year, contact OnStar to select a monthly or annual subscription payment plan. If a payment plan is not selected, the OnStar system and all services, including airbag notiﬁcation and emergency services, may be deactivated and no longer available. For more information visit onstar.com (U.S.) or onstar.ca (Canada), or press the OnStar button to speak with an advisor. Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. To check if this vehicle is able to provide the services described below, or for a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner’s Guide in the glove box or visit onstar.com (U.S.) or onstar.ca (Canada), 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. 2-39 OnStar Services Available with the Safe & Sound Plan (cid:129) Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment (cid:129) Advanced Automatic Crash Notiﬁcation (AACN) (If equipped) Link to Emergency Services (cid:129) Roadside Assistance (cid:129) Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance (cid:129) Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert (cid:129) OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic Email (cid:129) GM Goodwrench On Demand Diagnostics (cid:129) OnStar Hands-Free Calling with 30 trial minutes (cid:129) OnStar Virtual Advisor (U.S. Only) OnStar Services Included with Directions & Connections Plan (cid:129) All Safe and Sound Plan Services (cid:129) OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation (If equipped) or Driving Directions - Advisor delivered (cid:129) RideAssist Information and Convenience Services 2-40 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. Most vehicles include 30 trial minutes good for 60 days. Hands-Free Calling can 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 Owner’s Guide in the vehicle’s glove box, visit onstar.com or onstar.ca, or speak with an OnStar advisor by pressing the OnStar button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation Vehicles with the OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation system can provide voice-guided driving directions. Press the OnStar button to have an OnStar advisor locate a business or address and download driving directions to the vehicle. Voice-guided directions to the desired destination will play through the audio system speakers. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for more information. (cid:129) (cid:129) OnStar Virtual Advisor OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar Hands-Free Calling that uses minutes to access location-based weather, local traffic reports, and stock quotes. Press the phone button and give a few simple voice commands to browse through the various topics. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for more information. This feature is only available in the continental U.S. OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This 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 3-117 for more information. On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for more information. How OnStar Service Works The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an OnStar Call Center when the OnStar button is pressed, the emergency button is pressed, or if the airbags or AACN system deploy. This information usually includes the vehicle’s GPS location and, in the event of a crash, additional information regarding the crash that the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the direction from which the vehicle was hit). When the Virtual Advisor feature of OnStar Hands-Free Calling is used, the vehicle also sends OnStar the vehicle’s GPS location so they can provide services where it is located. OnStar service cannot work unless the 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 the vehicle is 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. 2-41 Location information about the vehicle is only available if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and available. The 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 at any particular time or place. Some examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or wireless phone network congestion. Your Responsibility Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor cannot be heard. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system may not be functioning properly. Press the OnStar button and request a vehicle diagnostic. If the light appears clear (no light is appearing), your OnStar subscription has expired and all services have been deactivated. Press the OnStar button to conﬁrm that the OnStar equipment is active. 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. Cupholders Cupholders are located on the lower front of the center console. Pull-out cupholders are located at the bottom of the armrest and on the back of the rear seat center console. Cupholders are also located on the rear seat armrest. Center Console Storage For vehicles with a center console storage area, open with the lever on the front of the console. 2-42 Luggage Carrier { CAUTION: If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier — like paneling, plywood, or a mattress — the wind can catch it while the vehicle is being driven. This can cause a driver to lose control. The item being carried could be violently torn off, and this could cause a collision, and damage the vehicle. Items may be carried inside. Never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of the vehicle. For vehicles with a luggage carrier, it allows for things to be loaded on top of the vehicle. The luggage carrier has side rails attached to the roof, sliding crossrails, if equipped, and places to use for tying things down. These allow for some things to be loaded on top of the vehicle, as long as objects are not wider or longer than the luggage carrier. The roof rack crossrails can be locked in four positions only. 2-43 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 the lever is in the down position, and that the crossrail cannot be moved by hand when it is in place. To reposition the crossrail, pull up on the end levers of the crossrail to the upright position. This releases the pins from the holes in the siderail and allows for the crossrail to be moved into a new position. 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 panels when loading cargo on the luggage carrier. 2-44 Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Loading the Vehicle on page 4-21. To prevent damage or loss of cargo while 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. Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover For vehicles with an adjustable panel/cargo cover feature, the cover can be adjusted into three positions. There may also be a ﬂip panel towards the front of the cargo cover. The panel may have to be moved upward in order to gain access to the cargo cover. 2-45 The panel can be used in this position if additional space is needed above the panel. Place the cargo on top of the panel in this position. { 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. 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. 2-46 Table The panel can be used in this position when a ﬂat or spare tire has to be placed in the rear cargo area. 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 2-47 for more information. Rear Seat Armrest Vehicles with a rear seat armrest, have two cupholders. Pull the armrest down from the rear seatback to access the cupholders. For vehicles with an adjustable panel/cargo cover, it can function as a table. The maximum load for the table is 100 lbs. distributed (45 kg). 2-47 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 Use the convenience net, located in the rear, to store small loads as far forward as possible. The net should not be used to store heavy loads. Cargo Tie Downs Four cargo tie-downs are located in the rear compartment of the vehicle. The tie-downs can be used to secure small loads. 2-48 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/ON or ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active, to operate the sunroof. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-21 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. 2-49 ✍ NOTES 2-50 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Horn .............................................................3-6 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ........................3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..................3-8 Flash-to-Pass .................................................3-8 Windshield Wipers ..........................................3-8 Windshield Washer .........................................3-9 Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...........................3-10 Cruise Control ..............................................3-10 Headlamps ..................................................3-13 Headlamps on Reminder ................................3-13 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .......................3-14 Automatic Headlamp System ..........................3-14 Fog Lamps ..................................................3-15 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-15 Dome Lamp .................................................3-16 Entry Lighting ...............................................3-16 Map Lamps .................................................3-16 Cargo Lamp .................................................3-16 Electric Power Management ...........................3-17 Battery Run-Down Protection ..........................3-17 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .............................3-18 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ......................3-18 Climate Controls ............................................3-19 Climate Control System .................................3-19 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-23 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-23 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-24 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-25 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-26 Trip Odometer ..............................................3-26 Tachometer .................................................3-26 Safety Belt Reminders ...................................3-27 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-28 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...................3-29 Charging System Light ..................................3-30 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-30 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light .....3-31 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ....3-32 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ......3-32 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-33 Tire Pressure Light .......................................3-33 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-34 Oil Pressure Light (US-Canada) ......................3-36 Change Engine Oil Light ................................3-37 Security Light ...............................................3-37 Fog Lamp Light ............................................3-37 Cruise Control Light ......................................3-38 Reduced Engine Power Light .........................3-38 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio System(s) .............................................3-64 Setting the Clock ..........................................3-65 Radio(s) ......................................................3-67 Using an MP3 (Radio with CD or Six-Disc CD Player) ...................................3-86 Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and DVD Player) .............................................3-91 XM Radio Messages .....................................3-96 Navigation/Radio System ...............................3-97 Bluetooth® ...................................................3-97 Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System .........3-108 Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................3-117 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ......................3-117 Radio Reception .........................................3-118 Multi-Band Antenna .....................................3-119 Highbeam On Light .......................................3-38 Service All-Wheel Drive Light .........................3-39 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ........................3-39 Gate Ajar Light .............................................3-40 Door Ajar Light .............................................3-40 Service Vehicle Soon Light ............................3-40 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-40 Low Fuel Warning Light .................................3-41 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-42 DIC Operation and Displays ...........................3-42 DIC Compass ..............................................3-47 DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-49 DIC Vehicle Personalization ............................3-57 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Outlet Adjustment on page 3-23. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. C. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-25. D. Windshield Wipers on page 3-8. E. DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-42. F. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. G. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-29. H. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 3-10. Fog Lamps on page 3-15. I. Outside Power Mirrors on page 2-38. J. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-15. K. Cruise Control on page 3-10. L. Tilt Wheel on page 3-6. M. Horn on page 3-6. N. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-117. O. Audio System(s) on page 3-64. P. Shift Lever. See Shifting Into Park on page 2-32. Q. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-7. R. Power Windows on page 2-15. S. Climate Control System on page 3-19. Heated Seats on page 1-4 (If Equipped). T. Glove Box on page 2-42. 3-5 Hazard Warning Flashers | (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press this button located on the instrument panel, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press | again to turn the ﬂashers off. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel The vehicle has a tilt wheel that lets the steering wheel be adjusted. 3-6 The tilt lever 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. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: G : Turn and Lane-Change Signals 5 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer O : Exterior Lamp Control Flash-to-Pass. Information for these features is on the pages following. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster ﬂashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically. Raise or lower the lever until the indicator arrow on the instrument panel starts to ﬂash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is completed. The lever will return by itself when it is released. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows ﬂash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers will not 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 5-97 and for burned-out bulbs. 3-7 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. 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. 3-8 Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper lever is located on the right side of the steering column. Move the lever to the following positions: 1 (High Speed): For steady wiping at high speed. 6 (Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed. & (Delay): Sets 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): Turns 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 stop after one wipe and the lever returns to its starting position. Hold the lever on mist longer for more wipes. Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they 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 5-49. 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. 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. 3-9 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 to turn the rear wiper on and off. When the wiper is on it runs intermittently at a preset speed. Y (Wash): Press 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 stays 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 5-31. Cruise Control Cruise control lets a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h). 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 automatically disengages. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-7. When road conditions allow, the cruise control can be used again. { CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the 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. 3-10 { 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 steering wheel. J (On/Off): Press 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 to resume a set speed and to accelerate the speed. SET− (Set): Press to set a speed and to decrease the speed. [ (Cancel): Press to cancel cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. Setting Cruise Control This instrument panel cluster light J comes 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 desired speed. 3. Press the SET− button and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 3-11 Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is at a set speed and the brakes are applied, this disengages the cruise control. The instrument panel cluster light J also goes out, indicating cruise is no longer engaged. To return to the previously set speed, it does not need to be reset. Once the vehicle is going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, press +RES. The vehicle goes back to the previous set speed and stays there. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. (cid:129) Press and hold the +RES button until the desired speed is reached, then release it. To increase vehicle speed in small amounts, press the +RES button. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already engaged: (cid:129) Press and hold the SET– button until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. To slow down in small amounts, brieﬂy press SET−. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle’s speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle slows down to the cruise control speed that was set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle’s speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. While going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle’s speed. While going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle at a lower speed. However, when the brakes are applied the cruise control turns off. 3-12 (cid:129) (cid:129) Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise control: (cid:129) Step lightly on the brake pedal. (cid:129) Press the J button, to turn off the cruise control system. (cid:129) Press the [ button. When cruise control disengages, the cruise symbol in the instrument panel cluster goes out. Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased when the cruise control or the ignition is turned off. 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. The exterior lamp control has the following positions: AUTO (Off/Automatic Headlamps): Automatic mode turns the exterior lamps on and off depending upon how much light is available outside of the vehicle. ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps together with the following: (cid:129) Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights 5 3 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and 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. 3-13 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. The DRL system will make the low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness in daylight when the following conditions are met: The ignition is on. The exterior lamp band is in the automatic position. The transmission is not in P (Park). The light sensor determines it is daytime. The parking brake is released. When the DRL are on, the low-beam headlamps will be on at a reduced brightness. The taillamps, sidemarker, instrument panel lights and other lamps will not be on. When the exterior lamp band is turned to the headlamp position, the low-beam headlamps come on. The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on. When the headlamps are turned off, the regular lamps will go off, and the low-beam headlamps come on to the reduced brightness. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, move the shift lever to P (Park). The DRL will stay off until the shift lever is moved out of the P (Park) position. The regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed. Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamps control is in the automatic position, the headlamps come on automatically. See Headlamps on page 3-13. The 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 they are not needed. The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. 3-14 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Fog Lamps For vehicles with fog lamps, the button is located on the instrument panel above the radio. Use the fog lamps for better visibility in foggy or misty conditions. The parking lamps or low-beam headlamps must be on to use the fog lamps. # : Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. The fog lamp button is lit when the lamps are on. The fog lamps will go off whenever the high-beam headlamps are turned on. When the high-beam

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