2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owners Manual

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can operate your electrical accessories. With the key in this position, the ignition and automatic transaxle will unlock. ON: This is the position to which the switch returns after you start the engine and release the switch. The switch stays in ON while the engine is running. But even when the engine is not running, you can use ON to operate your electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel cluster messages and warning lights. START: This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to ON for normal driving. While the engine is not running, ACC and ON allow you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s door while the ignition is in OFF or ACC and the key is in the ignition. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) With Retained Accessory Power (RAP), your power windows, audio system and sunroof (option) will continue to work for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF and none of the doors is opened. Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position — that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle moving could damage the transaxle. Shift into PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine warms up. Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2. If the engine doesn’t start in 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way down while you turn the key to START. Do this until the engine starts. As soon as it does, let go of the key. 2-18 2. If it doesn’t start within 10 seconds, hold your key in START for about 10 seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each try. 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts brieﬂy but then stops again, do the same thing. This time keep the pedal down for ﬁve or six seconds to clear the extra gasoline from the engine. After waiting about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure. Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you do not, your engine might not perform properly. 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for a maximum of 15 seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If the engine still won’t start or starts brieﬂy but then stops again, repeat Step 1 or 2, depending on temperature. When the engine starts, release the key and the accelerator pedal. Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you do not, your engine might not perform properly. Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2-19 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is attached to the underside of the diagonal brace, which is located above the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter assembly. 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. Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may be equipped with this feature. In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use of the coolant heater is not required. 2-20 Automatic Transaxle Operation 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the console between the front seats. 2-21 {CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-26. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-38. The above graphic is displayed on your instrument panel cluster. Maximum engine speed is limited on automatic transaxle vehicles while you’re in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to protect driveline components from improper operation. There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. 2-22 Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) while the ignition is in ON. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down and the shift lever button pressed in. Release the shift lever button. Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P). See Shifting Out of Park (P) on page 2-28. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-30. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is ﬁrmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing may damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Be sure the engine is not racing when shifting your vehicle. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (X): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator pedal all the way down. You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power. 2-23 (cid:127) (cid:127) Notice: Driving your vehicle if you notice that it is moving slowly or not shifting gears as you increase speed may damage the transaxle. Have your vehicle serviced right away. You can drive in SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) for higher speeds until then. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, but it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (X). Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (X): (cid:127) When driving on hilly, winding roads. (cid:127) When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears. (cid:127) When going down a steep hill. (cid:127) When driving in non-highway scenarios (i.e. city streets, etc.). SECOND (2): This position gives you more power than THIRD (3) but lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. Notice: Driving in SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles (40 km) or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h) may damage the transaxle. Also, shifting into SECOND (2) at speeds above 65 mph (105 km/h) can cause damage. Drive in THIRD (3) or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) instead of SECOND (2). FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is in FIRST (1), the transaxle won’t shift into ﬁrst gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transaxle. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place. 2-24 Parking Brake The parking brake is located to the left of the brake pedal, near the driver’s door. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. When you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position. A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set, the ignition is on and the shift lever is not in PARK (P). Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. If you are towing a trailer and parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-38. That section shows what to do ﬁrst to keep the trailer from moving. 2-25 Shifting Into Park (P) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-38. 2-26 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: (cid:127) Press and hold in the shift lever button located on the left side of the shift lever. (cid:127) Push the shift lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t 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 2-26. 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). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could be injured. Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without ﬁrst pulling it toward you (or, if you have the console shift lever, without ﬁrst pushing the button). If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK (P). 2-27 Parking Over Things That Burn Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in ON. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-21. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P), being sure to press the shift lever button. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC. 2. Apply and hold the brake pedal until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the engine and shift to the drive gear you want. 5. Have the vehicle ﬁxed as soon as you can. 2-28 {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. Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: (cid:127) Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. (cid:127) Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. (cid:127) Repairs were not done correctly. (cid:127) Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modiﬁed improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: (cid:127) Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and (cid:127) Have your vehicle ﬁxed immediately. 2-29 {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 2-26. If you are parking on a hill and if you are pulling a trailer, also see Towing a Trailer on page 4-38. Running Your Engine While You Are 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 2-29. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust — with CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See Winter Driving on page 4-26. 2-30 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. To reduce glare from headlamps behind you, pull the lever at the bottom of the mirror toward you (to the night position). To return the mirror back to the day position, push the lever away from you. There are two lamps located on the bottom of the mirror. Press the button next to each lamp to turn it on and off. Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® If your vehicle has this feature, this mirror has a lever located at the bottom of the mirror between the two lamps. It is used to change the mirror from day to night position. To reduce glare from headlamps behind you while driving at night, pull the lever toward you. To return the mirror to the day position, return the lever to its original position. There are two map lamps located on the bottom of the mirror. Press the button next to each lamp to turn it on and off. There are also three 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 2-34 for more information about the services OnStar® provides. 2-31 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Your vehicle may be equipped with an automatic dimming rearview mirror. Push the center button below the mirror to turn this feature on. The mirror will darken gradually to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. This may take a few moments. The mirror will lighten whenever you shift to REVERSE (R). 2-32 There are two lamps located on the bottom of the mirror. Press the button next to each lamp to turn it on and off. One photocell on the front of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside. Another photocell, facing rearward, senses headlamps behind you. To turn the automatic dimming feature off, press the center button again. To keep the photocells operating well, occasionally clean them with a cotton swab and glass cleaner. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® Your vehicle may be equipped with an automatic dimming rearview mirror with the OnStar® System. Press the button located below the mirror, on the far left, for up to three seconds to turn the automatic dimming feature off and on. While turned on, this mirror functions exactly like the automatic dimming mirror described previously. There are two lamps located on the bottom of the mirror. Press the button next to each lamp to turn it on and off. There are also three OnStar® buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar®. See OnStar® System on page 2-34 for more information about the service OnStar® provides. Outside Power Mirrors The outside power mirror controls are located near the driver’s side window, on the armrest. Use the selector switch located above the four-way control panel to choose either the left or right outside mirror. Then press any of the four arrows located on the control pad to move each mirror in the desired direction. Adjust each mirror so you can see the side of your vehicle and the area beside and behind your vehicle. Heated Outside Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature, the surface of the outside mirrors will heat when the rear window defogger is activated. 2-33 Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. {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 Heated Mirrors If your vehicle has this option, the surface of both outside mirrors will heat when you activate the rear window defogger. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Climate Control System on page 3-20. 2-34 OnStar® System OnStar® uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information and convenience services. A complete OnStar® user’s guide and the terms and conditions of the OnStar® Subscription Service Agreement are included in your vehicle’s glove box literature. For more information, visit www.onstar.com, contact OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or press the blue OnStar® button to speak to an OnStar® advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required prior to delivery of OnStar® services and prepaid calling minutes are also required for OnStar® Personal Calling and OnStar® Virtual Advisor use. Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www.onstar.com. OnStar® Services One of the following plans is normally included for a speciﬁc duration with each vehicle equipped with OnStar®. You can upgrade or extend your OnStar® service plan to meet your needs. Safe and Sound Plan (cid:127) Automatic Notiﬁcation of Air Bag Deployment (cid:127) Emergency Services (cid:127) Roadside Assistance (cid:127) Stolen Vehicle Assistance (cid:127) AccidentAssist (cid:127) Remote Door Unlock (cid:127) Remote Diagnostics (cid:127) Online Concierge Directions and Connections Plan (cid:127) All Safe and Sound Plan services (cid:127) Route Support (cid:127) RideAssist Information and Convenience Services Luxury and Leisure Plan (cid:127) All Directions and Connections Plan services (cid:127) Personal Concierge OnStar® Personal Calling With OnStar® Personal Calling, you have a safer way to stay connected while driving. It’s a hands-free wireless phone that’s integrated into your vehicle. You can place calls nationwide using voice-activated dialing with no contracts and no additional roaming charges. To ﬁnd out more about OnStar® Personal Calling, refer to the OnStar® user’s guide in your vehicle’s glove box, or call OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). OnStar® Virtual Advisor With OnStar® Virtual Advisor you can listen to the news, entertainment and informative topics, such as traffic and weather reports. You are able to listen and reply to your e-mail through your vehicle’s speakers. 2-35 (cid:127) HomeLink® Transmitter HomeLink®, a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems and home lighting. Additional HomeLink® information can be found on the internet at www.homelink.com or by calling 1-800-355-3515. If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink® Transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2-36 This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes and modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter Do not use the HomeLink® Transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes, please be sure to follow steps 6 through 8 to complete the programming of your HomeLink® Transmitter. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the HomeLink® Transmitter. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in programming the transmitter. Keep the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future HomeLink® programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed HomeLink® buttons should be erased for security purposes. Refer to “Erasing HomeLink® Buttons” or, for assistance, contact HomeLink® on the internet at: www.homelink.com or by calling 1-800-355-3515. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming. When programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio frequency. Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons, releasing only when the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat this step to program a second and/or third transmitter to the remaining two HomeLink® buttons. 2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired button on HomeLink® and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure noted in “Gate Operator and Canadian Programming” later in this section. 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly after HomeLink® successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons. 5. Press and hold the newly-trained HomeLink® button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink® button is pressed and released. To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, begin with Step 2 under “Programming HomeLink®.” Do not repeat Step 1 as this will erase all of the programmed channels. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling-code equipped device (most commonly, a garage door opener). 2-37 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8. 8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button for two seconds, then release. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence a second time, and depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code device), repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming. HomeLink® should now activate your rolling-code equipped device. To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, begin with Step 2 of “Programming HomeLink®.” Do not repeat Step 1. Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “time out” or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for HomeLink® to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to “time out” in the same manner. If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator by using the “Programming HomeLink®” procedures (regardless of where you live), replace Step 3 under “Programming HomeLink®” with the following: Continue to press and hold the HomeLink® button while you press and release every two seconds (cycle) your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by HomeLink®. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 4 under “Programming HomeLink®” to complete. Using HomeLink® Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink® button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. 2-38 Resetting Defaults To reset HomeLink® to default settings do the following: 1. Hold down the two outside buttons for about 20 seconds until the indicator light begins to ﬂash. 2. Continue to hold both buttons until the HomeLink® indicator light turns off. 3. Release both buttons. For questions or comments, contact HomeLink® at 1-800-355-3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com. Erasing HomeLink® Buttons To erase programming from the three buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer than 30 seconds. HomeLink® is now in the train (learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 under “Programming HomeLink®.” Individual buttons can not be erased, but they can be reprogrammed. See “Reprogramming a Single HomeLink® Button” next. Reprogramming a Single HomeLink® Button To program a device to HomeLink® using a HomeLink® button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink® button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to ﬂash after 20 seconds. While still holding the HomeLink® button, proceed with Step 2 under “Programming HomeLink®.” 2-39 Storage Areas Glove Box Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open, lift the latch. Center Console Storage Area The console has cupholders and a cassette tape storage area. To open the console’s storage area, press the latch located toward the front of the console lid on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Rear Storage Area To access the rear cupholders, pull down on the cloth strap located toward the top of the center back seat cushion. You will then have access to the dual cupholders. 2-40 Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it on the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind or inside the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store those in the trunk as far forward as you can. You can unhook the net so that it will lie ﬂat when you’re not using it. Sunroof Your vehicle may have an express-open sunroof. It includes a sliding and tilting glass panel and a sunshade. The switch is located on the overhead console if the vehicle is equipped with a Driver Information Center (DIC). If the vehicle is not equipped with a DIC, the sunroof switch is located on the roof panel headliner. To open the power sunroof, press the switch to the rear twice and the sunroof will open. Open/Express: To activate the express-open feature, press the switch rearward. You can stop the sunroof before it is completely open by pushing the switch forward. Vent: Your sunroof also has a vent feature. It can be activated from the closed sunroof position by pressing the switch once rearward. To close, push and hold the sunroof switch forward. When using this feature, the sunshade should be fully opened in the rear position. The sunshade can be opened manually by sliding it rearward, or automatically, by opening the power sunroof. You will need to close the sunshade manually by sliding it forward. Close: To close the sunroof, push the switch forward and hold until the sunroof motor stops, or release the switch when the desired position has been reached. DIC Version Shown The switch works only when the ignition is in ACC, ON or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. 2-41 Vehicle Personalization Some of the convenience features can be reset or customized to perform according to your preference. The features you can program depend upon the options that came with your vehicle. The following list shows features that can be reset or customized along with those options. (cid:127) Settings (Available for All) (cid:127) GM Oil Life System Reset (Available for All) Low Tire Pressure Reset (cid:127) Delayed Headlamp Illumination (Available for All) (cid:127) Automatic Door Lock and Unlock (Available for All) (cid:127) Remote Visual Veriﬁcation (Available with Remote Keyless Entry) (cid:127) Remote Audible Veriﬁcation (Available with Remote Keyless Entry) (cid:127) Content Theft Operation (Available with Content Theft System) Trunk Jamb (Available with Content Theft System) (cid:127) Horn Chirp On Timer (Available with Remote Keyless Entry) (cid:127) Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming (Available with Remote Keyless Entry) (cid:127) Return to Original Factory Settings (Available for All) (cid:127) Exit Vehicle Customization Mode Programming Mode To reset or customize the features, ﬁrst enter the vehicle customization main menu. To enter the main menu, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition to ACC or ON. The radio must be off. 2. Press and hold the TUNE DISP knob on the radio for at least ﬁve seconds until SETTINGS is displayed. 3. Press the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows to scroll through each available feature on your main menu. 4. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT buttons to scroll through the lower menu. An asterisk (*) will appear next to the item that is the current setting. The following information shows how to reset or customize features after entering the main menu. 2-42 (cid:127) (cid:127) SETTINGS (Display Current Settings) This displays all current settings. OIL LIFE (GM Oil Life System Reset) This feature allows you to reset the GM Oil Life System Monitor after an oil change. See Engine Oil on page 5-18. Be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE system at any time other than when the oil has been changed. To clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL light from the instrument panel cluster and reset the oil life system, do the following: 1. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows, until OIL LIFE appears on the display. 2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the submenu. RESET will then be displayed. 3. Press the TUNE DISP knob to reset. A chime will be heard to verify the new setting and DONE will be displayed for one second. The CHANGE ENGINE OIL light is now reset. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. TIRE MON (Tire Inﬂation Monitor Reset) This feature allows you to reset the tire pressure monitor after checking all tire pressures. See Tires on page 5-65. To clear the LOW TIRE PRESSURE light from the instrument panel cluster and reset the low tire pressure monitor, do the following: 1. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows, until TIRE MON appears on the display. 2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the submenu. RESET will be displayed. 3. Press the TUNE DISP button to reset. A chime will be heard to verify the new setting and DONE will be displayed for one second. The low tire pressure monitor is now reset. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 2-43 LT DELAY (Delayed Headlamp Illumination) This feature allows the vehicle’s headlamps and parking lamps to stay on for a ﬁxed amount of time after you exit the vehicle, or for them to turn off immediately. Programmable Modes Mode 1: OFF Mode 2: 30 SEC Mode 3: 60 SEC Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 2. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: 1. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows, until LT DELAY appears on the display. 2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the submenu. The current selection will have an asterisk (*) next to it. If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the directions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 3. Scroll, using the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT buttons, through the modes to change the current mode. 4. With your preference displayed, press the TUNE DISP button to select. A chime will be heard to verify the new setting. The new selection will be displayed with an asterisk (*) for one second. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. AUTOLOCK (Automatic Door Lock and Unlock) With the ignition in ON and the vehicle’s doors closed, this feature allows for the vehicle doors to automatically lock and unlock when the driver shifts the vehicle’s transaxle into and out of PARK (P), or to turn the feature off. Programmable Modes Mode 1: OFF Mode 2: LCK ONLY – Automatic door lock on/automatic door unlock off. Mode 3: DRVR UNL – Automatic door lock on/automatic door unlock on (driver’s door only). Mode 4: ALL UNL – Automatic door lock on/automatic door unlock on. 2-44 Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 4. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: 1. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows, until AUTOLOCK appears on the display. 2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the submenu. The current selection will have an asterisk (*) next to it. If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the directions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 3. Scroll, using the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT buttons, through the modes to change the current mode. 4. With your preference displayed, press the TUNE DISP button to select. A chime will be heard to verify the new setting. The new selection will be displayed with an asterisk (*) for one second. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. FOB LIGHT (Remote Visual Veriﬁcation) This feature allows the exterior lights to ﬂash when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock or unlock the vehicle, or to program no veriﬁcation. Programmable Modes Mode 1: OFF Mode 2: On – One ﬂash for each remote lock/two ﬂashes for each remote unlock. Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 2. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: 1. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows, until FOB LIGHT appears on the display. 2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the submenu. The current selection will have an asterisk (*) next to it. If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the directions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 2-45 3. Scroll, using the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT buttons, through the modes to change the current mode. 4. With your preference displayed, press the TUNE DISP button to select. A chime will be heard to verify the new setting. The new selection will be displayed with an asterisk (*) for one second. If your vehicle has the optional content theft-deterrent system, the ﬁrst time a remote UNLOCK command is received, three ﬂashes will be seen and three horn chirps heard to indicate an alarm condition has occurred since last arming. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-15. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. FOB HORN (Remote Audible Veriﬁcation) This feature allows the horn to chirp when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock or unlock the vehicle, or to program no veriﬁcation. Programmable Modes Mode 1: OFF Mode 2: PARTIAL – One chirp for each remote LOCK command/no chirp for remote UNLOCK command. Mode 3: FULL – One chirp for each remote LOCK command/two chirps for the ﬁrst remote UNLOCK command. Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 2. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: 1. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows, until FOB HORN appears on the display. 2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the submenu. The current selection will have an asterisk (*) next to it. If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the directions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 2-46 3. Scroll, using the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT buttons, through the modes to change the current mode. 4. With your preference displayed, press the TUNE DISP button to select. A chime will be heard to verify the new setting. The new selection will be displayed with an asterisk (*) for one second. If your vehicle has the optional content theft-deterrent system, the ﬁrst time a remote UNLOCK command is received, three ﬂashes will be seen and three horn chirps heard to indicate an alarm condition has occurred since last arming. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-15. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. ALARM (Content Theft Operation) This feature allows the content theft-deterrent system to be turned on or off. Programmable Modes Mode 1: ALRM OFF Mode 2: ALRM ON Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which your vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode, do the following: 1. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows, until ALARM appears on the display. 2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the submenu. The current selection will have an asterisk (*) next to it. If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the directions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 3. Scroll, using the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT buttons, through the modes to change the current mode. 4. With your preference displayed, press the TUNE DISP button to select. A chime will be heard to verify the new setting. The new selection will be displayed with an asterisk (*) for one second. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 2-47 3. Scroll, using the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT buttons, through the modes to change the current mode. 4. With your preference displayed, press the TUNE DISP button to select. A chime will be heard to verify the new setting. The new selection will be displayed with an asterisk (*) for one second. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. CHIRP (Horn Chirp Timer) This feature allows you to choose between short or long horn chirp sounds when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used. Programmable Modes Mode 1: SHORT Mode 2: LONG TRNKJAMB (Trunk Jamb) This feature allows the content theft system trunk lock sensor to be disabled or enabled. Programmable Modes Mode 1: TRNK OFF Mode 2: TRNK ON Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 2. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: 1. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows, until TRNKJAMB appears on the display. 2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the submenu. The current selection will have an asterisk (*) next to it. If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the directions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 2-48 Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 1. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: 1. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows, until CHIRP appears on the display. 2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the submenu. The current selection will have an asterisk (*) next to it. If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the directions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 3. Scroll, using the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT buttons, through the modes to change the current mode. 4. With your preference displayed, press the TUNE DISP button to select. A chime will be heard to verify the new setting. The new selection will be displayed with an asterisk (*) for one second. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. ORIG. SET (Return to the Original Settings) This feature allows you to return all customization feature settings back to their original factory settings. To reset do the following: 1. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows, until ORIG. SET appears on the display. 2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the submenu. SET ALL will appear. 3. With your preference displayed, press the TUNE DISP button to select. A chime will be heard to verify the new setting. The new selection will be displayed with an asterisk (*) for one second. The original factory settings are now reset. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 2-49 EXIT (Exit Feature Customization Mode) This feature allows you to exit the vehicle customization programming. To exit do the following: (cid:127) Scroll until EXIT appears on the display. (cid:127) Press the TUNE DISP button to exit programming. A chime will be heard to verify the exit. FOB PROG (Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Programming) This feature allows you to match the remote keyless entry transmitter to your vehicle. To match the transmitter do the following: 1. Scroll, using the SEEK PSCAN up or down arrows, until FOB PROG appears on the display. 2. Press the 1 PREV or 2 NEXT button to enter the submenu. BEGIN will be displayed. 3. Press the TUNE DISP button to start programming. When the message PUSH FOB ﬂashes, press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the ﬁrst transmitter at the same time for 15 seconds. A chime will be heard to verify the transmitter is learned. 4. Repeat Step 3 for each additional transmitter. The transmitter is programmed now. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. 2-50 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-3 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-5 Other Warning Devices ...................................3-5 Horn .............................................................3-6 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-6 Cruise Control ..............................................3-10 Exterior Lamps .............................................3-13 Interior Lamps ..............................................3-15 Accessory Power Outlets ...............................3-18 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ........................3-19 Climate Controls ............................................3-20 Dual Climate Control System ..........................3-20 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-26 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators .............3-27 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-28 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-31 Tachometer .................................................3-32 Safety Belt Reminder Light .............................3-32 Air Bag Readiness Light ................................3-33 Voltmeter Gage ............................................3-34 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-34 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .............3-36 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-36 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-37 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-38 Oil Pressure Indicator Light ............................3-40 Cruise Control Light ......................................3-41 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-42 Message Center .............................................3-43 Service Traction System Warning Message ......3-43 Traction Active Message ................................3-43 Battery Warning Message ..............................3-44 Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message .....3-44 Low Oil Pressure Message ............................3-45 Low Engine Oil Level Message .......................3-45 Change Engine Oil Message ..........................3-46 Low Tire Message ........................................3-46 Door Ajar Warning Message ...........................3-47 Trunk Ajar Warning Message .........................3-47 Security Message .........................................3-48 Low Washer Fluid Warning Message ...............3-48 Low Fuel Warning Message ...........................3-49 Low Brake Fluid Warning Message .................3-49 Service Vehicle Soon Message .......................3-50 Highbeam Out Warning Message ....................3-50 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-51 Trip Computer ................................................3-53 Audio System(s) .............................................3-54 Setting the Time ...........................................3-54 Radio with Cassette ......................................3-55 Radio with CD ..............................................3-66 Radio with Cassette and CD ..........................3-77 Theft-Deterrent Feature ..................................3-90 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......................3-91 Understanding Radio Reception ......................3-92 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player .................3-92 Care of Your CDs .........................................3-93 Care of Your CD Player ................................3-94 Backglass Antenna .......................................3-94 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous US States) .........................3-95 Vehicle Customization Settings .......................3-95 Chime Level Adjustment ................................3-95 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 The main components of your instrument panel are listed here: A. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. See “Instrument Panel Fuse Block” under Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-104. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. C. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-92. D. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-29. E. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. F. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-55. G. Air Outlet. See “Outlet Adjustment” under Dual Climate Control System on page 3-21. H. Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-14. I. Remote Trunk Release. See “Remote Trunk Release” under Trunk on page 2-10. J. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever. See Tilt Wheel on page 3-7. K. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-10. L. Steering Wheel Cruise Contol (If Equipped). See Cruise Control on page 3-11. M. Ignition Switch. See “Ignition Positions” under New Vehicle Break-In on page 2-17. N. Automatic Transaxle Shift Lever. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-21. O. Climate Controls. See Dual Climate Control System on page 3-21. P. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-40. 3-5 Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. The hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. 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 won’t work. Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. 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. 3-6 Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise the steering wheel to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter. The lever to adjust it is located on the left side of the steering column. To adjust the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel into place. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever located on the left side of the steering column includes the following: Turn Signal and Lane-Change Signals (cid:127) Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass Feature (cid:127) Windshield Wipers (cid:127) Windshield Washer For information on the exterior lamps, see “Exterior Lamps” later in this section. 3-7 (cid:127) (cid:127) 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. Turn Signal On Chime If you leave either one of your turn signals on and drive more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound to alert you. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change your headlamps from low beams to high beams, or from high to low, pull the multifunction lever all the way toward you. Then release it. While the high beams are on, this light will appear on the instrument panel cluster. To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. If the arrow ﬂashes faster than normal as you signal a turn or a lane change, 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 don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and then check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-104. 3-8 This light works only while the key is in ON. The fog lamps (if equipped) are not illuminated when the high beams are on. Flash-to-Pass Feature With the turn signal lever in the low-beam position, pull the lever toward you momentarily to switch to high-beam, (to signal you are going to pass). If the headlamps are on, they will return to low-beam when the lever is released. This feature operates even if the headlamps are off. Windshield Wipers The windshield wipers will operate when the ignition is in ACC or ON. WIPER: To operate the windshield wipers, turn the band labeled WIPER, located on the multifunction lever, upward or downward. OFF: To stop the wipers, turn the band to OFF. The ﬁve marks between OFF and LO are delay settings. For a longer delay between wiping cycles, turn the band downward. For a shorter delay between wiping cycles turn the band upward. LO (Low Speed): Turn the band upward to LO for steady wiping at a low speed. HI (High Speed): Turn the band upward to HI for steady wiping at high speed. MIST: Turn the band downward to MIST for a single wiping cycle. Hold the band at this setting until the windshield wipers start, then release it. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. If additional cycles are needed, hold the band on MIST longer. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. If your blades become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-64 for more information. 3-9 Windshield Washer At the top of the multifunction lever, there’s a paddle with the windshield washer symbol and the word PUSH on it. To spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will run for several sweeps and then either stop or return to your preset speed. The ignition key must be in ACC or ON for this to work. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-48. {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. United States Canada When you are low on washer ﬂuid, the LOW WASHER FLUID message will be illuminated in the message center for 60 seconds. When the ignition is turned off, this message will appear again for three seconds as a reminder that the ﬂuid level is low. Until the ﬂuid tank is reﬁlled, every time you start your vehicle, the LOW WASHER FLUID message will be illuminated in the message center for 60 seconds. Be sure to check the ﬂuid level and reﬁll the tank right away. 3-10 Cruise Control If your vehicle is equipped with cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system (optional) begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10 Traction Control System (TCS). When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on. Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: {CAUTION: (cid:127) Cruise control can be dangerous where you can not drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. (cid:127) Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. 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. 3-11 1. Push the CRUISE ON/OFF button located on the steering wheel to turn the cruise control on. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, press RES (Resume) on your steering wheel. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press SET located on your steering wheel and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator. The CRUISE light on the instrument panel cluster will come on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed. 3-12 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: (cid:127) Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press SET on the steering wheel, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. (cid:127) Press ACC (Accelerate) on the steering wheel. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the button. To increase your speed in very small amounts, press ACC brieﬂy and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. The accelerate feature will only work after you set the cruise control speed by pressing SET on the steering wheel. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: (cid:127) Press COAST on the steering wheel until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, press COAST on the steering wheel brieﬂy. Each time you do this, you’ll go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. 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 speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers ﬁnd this to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to cancel the cruise control: (cid:127) Step lightly on the brake pedal. (cid:127) Press CRUISE ON/OFF on the steering wheel. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. 3-13 (cid:127) Exterior Lamps The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. 3-14 It controls the following systems: (cid:127) Headlamps Taillamps (cid:127) Parking Lamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights The exterior lamps control has three positions: Off: Push the control all the way in to turn off the exterior lamps. Parking Lamps: Pull the control out halfway to turn on the parking lamps together with the following: Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Headlamps: Pulling the control all the way out turns on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and lights. See Interior Lamps on page 3-16 for information on the instrument panel brightness control and on the dome lamps. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s door when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp System Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it isn’t covered. The DRL system’s automatic headlamp control will make your high-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: The ignition is on, the exterior lamps control is off and the gearshift is not in PARK (P). When the DRL are on, only your high-beam headlamps, at a reduced level of brightness, will be on. The headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel and cluster won’t be lit up either. When it’s dark enough outside, your high-beam headlamps will turn off and the headlamps and parking lamps will turn on. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on. When it’s bright enough outside, your headlamps will go off and your DRL will come on. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamps system when you need it. Delayed Headlamps The delayed headlamps feature provides a period of exterior lighting as you leave the area around your vehicle. The feature is activated when the headlamps are on due to the automatic headlamps control feature later described in this section, and when the ignition is turned off. Your headlamps will then remain on until the exterior lamps control is moved to the parking lamps position or until either a 30 second or 60 second lighting period has ended. If you turn off the ignition with the headlamps switch in the parking lamps or headlamps position, the delayed headlamps cycle will not occur. To disable the delayed headlamps feature or change the time of delay, see Vehicle Customization Settings on page 3-96. 3-15 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness The knob for the instrument panel light is located on the exterior lamps control. Pull the knob out halfway and then turn the knob clockwise to brighten or counterclockwise to dim the lights. Courtesy Lamps When a door is opened, the courtesy lamps automatically come on. They make it easy for you to enter and leave your vehicle. You can also manually turn these lamps on by turning the exterior lamps control clockwise all the way to DOME. The reading lamps, located on the rearview mirror, can be turned on or off independent of the automatic courtesy lamps, when the doors are closed. Fog Lamps If your vehicle has this feature, the fog lamps button is located on the instrument panel next to the exterior lamps control wheel to the left of the steering column. To turn the fog lamps on, press the FOG button. A light will glow in the button to let you know that the fog lamps are on. Press the FOG button again to turn the fog lamps off. The ignition must be in ON and your parking lamps must be on for your fog lamps to work. The fog lamps will go off while you change to high-beam headlamps. 3-16 Entry Lighting Your vehicle may have the entry lighting feature. Your courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for a set time whenever you press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter. If you open a door, the lamps will stay on while it’s open and then turn off automatically about 25 seconds after you close it. If you press UNLOCK and don’t open a door, the lamps will turn off after about 40 seconds. Illuminated entry includes a feature called theater dimming. With theater dimming, the lamps don’t just turn off at the end of the delay time. Instead, they slowly dim after the delay time until they go out. The delay time is canceled if you turn the ignition key to ON or press the power door lock switch. When the ignition is on, illuminated entry is inactive, which means the courtesy lamps won’t come on unless a door is opened. Delayed Entry Lighting Delayed entry lighting illuminates the interior for a period of time after all the doors have been closed. The ignition must be off for delayed entry lighting to work. Immediately after both doors have been closed, the delayed entry lighting feature will continue to work until one of the following occurs: The ignition is moved to ON, the doors are locked or an illumination period of 25 seconds has elapsed. If during the illumination period a door is opened, the timed illumination period will be canceled and the interior lamps will remain on. 3-17 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Delayed Exit Lighting This feature illuminates the interior for a period of time after the key is removed from the ignition. The vehicle’s ignition must be off for delayed exit lighting to work. When the key is removed, interior illumination will activate and remain on until one of the following occurs: The ignition is moved to ON, the power door locks are activated or an illumination period of 25 seconds has elapsed. If during the illumination period a door is opened, the timed illumination period will be canceled and the interior lamps will remain on. Parade Dimming The instrument panel has an added feature called parade dimming. This feature prohibits the dimming of your instrument panel displays during the daylight while the headlamps are on so that you’ll still be able to see the displays. Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located on the rearview mirror. These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps come on when any door is opened. Press the button to turn them on and off while the doors are closed. Dome Lamp The dome lamp will come on when you open a door. You can also turn this lamp on by turning the exterior lamp control clockwise to DOME. 3-18 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Battery Rundown Protection Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery in case you accidentally leave on the interior courtesy lamps, reading/map lamps, visor vanity lamps, trunk lamp or glove box lamps. If you leave any of these lamps on, they will automatically turn off after 10 minutes, if the ignition is off. The lamps won’t come back on again until you do the following: Turn the ignition on or turn the exterior lamps control off, then on again. If your vehicle has less than 15 miles (25 km) on the odometer, the battery saver will turn off the lamps after only three minutes. Battery rundown protection will also work if the headlamps are left on. After having been left on for 10 minutes, the headlamps and the parking lamps will ﬂash three times. They will remain on for one more minute before turning off automatically. Accessory Power Outlets Your vehicle has a 12-volt outlet which can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone, a compact disc player, etc. It is located at the rear of the console. Lift the cover to access the outlet. When not using the outlet, make sure the protective cover is in place. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery. Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating. 3-19 (cid:127) (cid:127) Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power plugs. 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. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment, and never use anything that exceeds the amperage rating. Notice: 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. Improper use of the power outlet can cause If you put papers or other ﬂammable items Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Notice: in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never put ﬂammable items in the ashtray. Your vehicle may have a cigarette lighter and ashtray located on the console. The ashtray is removable and has a cupholder and liner underneath. To remove the ashtray, lift it up with the liner and pull it out. 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. To activate the cigarette lighter, push it into the heating element. When the lighter is ready it will pop out. 3-20 Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling, defrost, defog and ventilation for your vehicle. Manual Operation Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airﬂow inside of your vehicle. To change the current mode, select one of the following: H (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): This mode allows for approximately a 50/50 split of air to the instrument panel outlets and to the ﬂoor outlets. 6 (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets, with some of the air directed to the windshield and side window outlets. In this mode, the system will automatically select Outside Air. The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost mode. For information on defogging and defrosting, see “Defogging and Defrosting” later in this section. By positioning the right knob between two modes, a combination of those two modes is selected. It should be noted, that the air conditioning compressor will be engaged unless the outside temperature is 40° F (4°C) or below. Recirculation cannot be selected when in Floor Mode. 3-21 Selecting the Fan Speed 9 (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob to OFF to turn off the fan. The fan must be turned on for the air conditioning compressor to operate. If the airﬂow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, if equipped, may need to be replaced. For more information, see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-27 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. Selecting Outside Air or Recirculation The outside air mode is used to bring outside air into your vehicle; also use this mode to remove excess moisture from the inside of the windows. The recirculation mode is used to recirculate the air inside of your vehicle; also use this mode to help prevent outside odors and/or dust from entering your vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside of your vehicle quickly. : (Outside Air): Press this button to turn the outside air mode on. When this button is pressed, an indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that it is activated. During daylight hours, you may have to adjust the instrument panel brightness control to the highest setting in order to see the indicator light. See Interior Lamps on page 3-16 for more information. When this mode is on, outside air will circulate throughout your vehicle. 3-22 ? (Recirculation): Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on. When this mode is on, inside air and a small percentage of outside air will recirculate throughout your vehicle. This selection will reduce the entry of outside air and odors from entering your vehicle, it may also help heat or cool your vehicle more quickly. When this button is pressed, an indicator light in the button will also come on to let you know that it is activated. During daylight hours, you may have to adjust the instrument panel brightness control to the highest setting in order to see the indicator light. See Interior Lamps on page 3-16 for more information. The recirculation mode can be used with vent and bi-level modes, but it cannot be used with ﬂoor, defog, defrost or outside air modes. This system will default back to the outside air setting, so you will have to re-select this setting every time that you start the vehicle. If the weather is cold and damp, the system may cause the windows to fog while using the recirculation mode. If the windows do start to fog, do the following: 1. Select the defog or defrost mode. 2. Select the temperature. 3. Select the highest fan speed. 4. Operate the system in the outside air mode, 4to help prevent a recurrence. Heating Adjust the air temperature by using the following levers: D (Driver): Slide this lever up or down to raise or lower the temperature on the driver’s side of the vehicle. P (Passenger): Slide this lever up or down to raise or lower the temperature on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. To warm your vehicle on cold days, do the following: 1. Select the ﬂoor mode. 2. Select the warmest temperature. 3. Select the fan speed. 4. Select outside air mode, after the air has warmed, to prevent it from becoming too stale. When it’s cold outside 0°F (−18°C) or lower, use the engine coolant heater, if equipped, to provide warmer air faster to your vehicle. An engine coolant heater warms the coolant that the engine uses to provide heat to warm the inside of your vehicle. For more information, see Engine Coolant Heater on page 2-20. Cooling On hot days, open the windows to let hot air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently. #(Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air-conditioning system on or off. When the system is on, an indicator light will come on and the system will begin to cool and dehumidify the air inside of your vehicle. During daylight hours, you may have to adjust the instrument panel brightness control to the highest setting in order to see the indicator light. See Interior Lamps on page 3-16 for more information. You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again. This is normal. The system is designed to make adjustments to help with fuel economy while still maintaining the selected temperature. The Air Conditioning System removes moisture from the air, so you may notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle when idling or after turning off the engine. 3-23 For quicker cool down on hot days, do the following: 1. Select the vent mode. 2. Select A/C. 3. Select the recirculation mode. 4. Select the coolest temperature for both zones. 5. Select the highest fan speeds. Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this, after the air inside of your vehicle has cooled, switch to Outside Air. On cool, but sunny days, the sun may warm the upper part of your body, but the lower part may not be warm enough. To remedy this, do the following: 1. Select the bi-level mode. 2. Select A/C. 3. Select the temperature. 4. Select the fan speed. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of your 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. There are two modes to choose from to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear fog or moisture from the windows and warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to quickly remove fog or frost from the windshield. Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select one of the following modes: / (Defog): This mode directs half of the air to the windshield and side window vents and half to the ﬂoor vents. In this mode, the system will automatically force outside air into your vehicle. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode. The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting, unless the outside temperature is below 40°F (4°C). Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. 3-24 0 (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and the side window vents, with only a little air directed to the ﬂoor vents. In this mode, the system will automatically force outside air into your vehicle. There is a 5 minute timer linked to this function. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defrost mode. The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting, unless the outside temperature is below 40°F (4°C). Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. To circulate outside air and clear the windshield quickly and bring outside air into your vehicle, do the following: 1. Select defrost mode. 2. Select the temperature. 3. Select the highest fan speed. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. <: Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated. During daylight hours, you may have to adjust the instrument panel brightness control to the highest setting in order to see the indicator light. See Interior Lamps on page 3-16 for more information. The rear window defogger will turn off approximately 20 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will run for the same amount of time. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine. If your vehicle has heated outside rearview mirrors, the Rear Window Defogger also warms the heated driver’s and passenger’s outside rearview mirrors to help clear them of ice, snow and condensation. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. Notice: Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window may damage the rear window defogger. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not clear the inside of the rear window with sharp objects. 3-25 Outlet Adjustment The ﬂow through ventilation system on your vehicle allows outside air to enter your vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter your vehicle when the air-conditioning compressor is running and even in small amounts when the recirculation mode is activated. Ventilation Tips (cid:127) Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets on the hood that may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle. This will help to remove fog or frost from the windows it will also improve heating.

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