2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer Owners Manual

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Low Fuel Warning Light .................................3-47 Check Gas Cap Light ....................................3-47 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-47 DIC Operation and Displays ...........................3-48 DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-51 DIC Vehicle Customization .............................3-56 Audio System(s) .............................................3-62 Setting the Clock ..........................................3-63 Radio(s) ......................................................3-64 Using an MP3 ..............................................3-80 XM Radio Messages .....................................3-84 Navigation/Radio System ...............................3-85 Bluetooth® ...................................................3-85 Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System ...........3-96 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ................................3-108 Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................3-109 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ......................3-109 Radio Reception .........................................3-110 Fixed Mast Antenna ....................................3-111 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............3-111 Chime Level Adjustment ...............................3-111 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Headlamps on page 3-13. B. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-26. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. D. OnStar® and Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-109 (If Equipped). E. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-29. F. Ignition Positions on page 2-22. G. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-109 (If Equipped). H. Transfer Case Controls. See “Automatic Transfer Case” under Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-30. I. Rear Window Washer/Wiper. See Windshield Washer on page 3-9. J. Audio System(s) on page 3-62. K. Dual Climate Control System on page 3-20. L. Dome Lamp Override on page 3-17. M. Fog Lamps on page 3-16 (If Equipped). Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-16. N. Hood Release on page 5-11. O. Driver Information Center (DIC) Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-47. P. Ashtray. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-19. Q. Shift Lever and StabiliTrak® Button. See Shifting Into Park on page 2-35 and StabiliTrak® System on page 4-6. R. Lighter. See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-19. S. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-19. T. Rear Window Defogger. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Climate Control System on page 3-20 and Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-22. U. Glove Box on page 2-53. 3-5 Hazard Warning Flashers | (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press this button located on top of the steering column, 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. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, the vehicle’s turn signals will not work. Horn To sound the horn, press the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad. Tilt Wheel The tilt lever is on the outboard side of the steering column, under the turn signal lever. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you to change the position, then release the lever to lock. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. 3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: (cid:129) G Turn and Lane Change Signals (cid:129) 2 3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass Feature (cid:129) N Windshield Wipers (cid:129) J Windshield Washer (cid:129) I Cruise Control 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. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is complete. The lever returns to its starting position when it is released. If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrows ﬂash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb could be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-119. If the vehicle has a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps, a turn signal ﬂasher is used. With this ﬂasher installed, the signal indicator ﬂashes even if a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly to make sure they are working. 3-7 (cid:129) Turn Signal On Chime A chime sounds if the turn signal has been on 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km). Move the turn signal lever to off. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low to high beam, push the lever toward the instrument panel. To return to low-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction lever toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. Flash-to-Pass This feature lets high-beam headlamps be used to signal to a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if the headlamps are in the automatic position. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, then release it. If the headlamps are in the automatic position or on low beam, the high-beam headlamps turn on. They will stay on as long as the lever is held toward you. The high-beam indicator on the instrument panel cluster comes on. Release the lever to return to normal operation. 3-8 Windshield Washer L (Windshield Washer): Press the windshield washer paddle to spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to the preset speed. { CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. Windshield Wipers 8 (Mist): Turn the band to mist, for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the wipers start, then release it. The wipers will stop after one wipe. Hold the band on mist longer if more wipe cycles are needed. 9 (Off): Turns the wipers off. N (Windshield Wipers): Turn the band to control the windshield wipers. 6 : Turn the band to set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. The closer to the top of the lever, the shorter the delay time. For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you to the ﬁrst solid band past the delay settings. For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to the second solid band past the delay settings. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they are frozen to the windshield, gently loosen or thaw them. If they become worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. 3-9 Rear Window Wiper/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. The rear wiper/washer button is located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. To turn the rear wiper on, turn the control to either 1, 2, or 3. For delayed wiping, turn the control to 1 or 2. For steady wiping, turn the control to 3. To turn the wiper off, turn the control to 0. To wash the rear window, press = located in the center of the control. The rear window washer uses the same ﬂuid bottle as the windshield washer. However, the rear window washer will run out of ﬂuid before the windshield washer. If the windshield can be washed, but not the rear window, check the ﬂuid level. Cruise Control With cruise control, a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). If you apply the brakes, the cruise control shuts off. 3-10 { 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. The cruise controls are located on the end of the turn signal/multifunction lever. 9 (Off): Turns the cruise control system off and cancels the set speed memory. R (On): Turns the cruise control system on. S (Resume/Accelerate): Resume a set speed or to accelerate. T (Set): Press this button, located at the end of the lever, to set a speed. { 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. 3-11 Setting Cruise Control 1. Move the cruise control switch to R . 2. Get up to the desired speed. 3. Press T at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Some vehicles have a cruise light on the instrument panel cluster that will come on when the cruise control is engaged. Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brake is applied, this shuts off the cruise control. But it does not need to be reset. Once the vehicle is going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, move the cruise control switch brieﬂy from R to S . The vehicle returns to the previously chosen speed and stays there. If the switch is held on resume/accelerate, the vehicle keeps going faster until the switch is released or the brakes are applied. So unless you want the vehicle to go faster, do not hold the switch at resume/accelerate. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: (cid:129) Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. Press T at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will now cruise at the higher speed. (cid:129) Move the cruise switch from R to S . Hold it there until the vehicle reaches the desired speed and then release the switch. To increase the vehicle speed in small amounts, move the switch brieﬂy to resume/accelerate. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Press T at the end of the lever until the desired speed is reached, then release it. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. 3-12 Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may want 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. When the brakes are applied the cruise control will disengage. Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to turn off the cruise control: (cid:129) Step lightly on the brake pedal. (cid:129) Move the cruise switch to 9 . (cid:129) Shift the transmission to N (Neutral). Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased when the cruise control or the ignition is turned off. Headlamps The exterior lamps knob is located on the instrument panel. c (Off): Turn the knob to this symbol and release it to turn off the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the Automatic Headlamps (AHS). An indicator is lit when the position is selected. This position is not available for vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. ? (Automatic DRL/AHS): Places the system into automatic headlamp mode. 3-13 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 DRL are required on all vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada. The DRL system makes the headlamps come on at reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: The ignition is on. The exterior lamps knob is in automatic headlamp mode. The light sensor detects daytime light. The transmission is not in P (Park). When the DRL are on, only the headlamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker, instrument panel lights and other lamps will not be on. When it begins to get dark, the headlamps automatically switch from DRL to the regular headlamps. ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps, as well as the following: (cid:129) Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights 2 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps, as well as the following: (cid:129) Parking Lamps (cid:129) Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Headlamps on Reminder A reminder tone sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on, if the driver’s door is open and the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY. To turn the tone off, turn the knob all the way counterclockwise. In the automatic mode, the headlamps turn off once the ignition key is in LOCK/OFF. 3-14 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, the Automatic Headlamp System turns on the headlamps when the vehicle is started and after the transmission has been shifted out of the P (Park) position. The headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker, and parking lamps will come on. The instrument panel lights and radio lights will also turn on at normal brightness. Once on, the system remains on during these conditions even if the vehicle is shifted back into P (Park). The vehicle has a light sensor on the top of the instrument panel. Do not cover the sensor or the system may come on whenever the ignition is on and the vehicle is shifted out of the P (Park) position. The system could also turn on the lamps when driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast weather or a tunnel. This is normal. There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp systems, so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system. The DRL and automatic headlamp system are only affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than the delay. If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system comes on after the transmission is shifted out of P (Park). Once the vehicle leaves the garage, it takes about one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, the instrument panel cluster might not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position. If the vehicle is running and the automatic headlamp system is already on, it can be turned off by turning and releasing the headlamp control at the off position. The automatic headlamp system stays off until you turn and release the headlamp control at the off position again. See Headlamps on page 3-13. 3-15 Fog Lamps For vehicles with fog lamps, the button is located on the instrument panel to the right of the exterior lamps knob. Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. The ignition must be in ON/RUN for the fog lamps to work. # : Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. An indicator light turns on near the button while the fog lamps are on. Fog lamps turn off whenever the high-beam headlamps are on. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. Instrument Panel Brightness Press the knob located next to the exterior lamps knob to extend it. Turn the knob to adjust the instrument panel lights. Turn the knob all the way up to turn on the interior lamps. Press the knob back into its stored position when you are not using it. 3-16 Dome Lamps The dome lamps come on when a door is opened, unless the dome lamp override button is pressed in. Dome Lamp Override The dome override button is located below the exterior lamps knob. E : Press to turn the dome lamps off. The dome lamps will remain off when a door is open. This overrides the illuminated entry feature unless the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle. Press the button again to return the lamps to automatic operation. The dome lamps will come on when a door is opened. Entry Lighting The vehicle has entry lighting. When any door is opened, the dome lamps come on as long as the dome override lamp override button is not pressed in. When all the doors are closed, the lamps stay on for a short period of time and then turn off automatically. If you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock the vehicle, the interior lamps come on for a short time whether or not the dome lamp override is on. Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior lamps come on when you remove the key from the ignition. If the dome override is off, these lamps stay on for a short period of time and then go out. Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located in the front console. Press the lens on the lamps to turn the reading lamps on or off. 3-17 Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery’s temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery’s state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up. When the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging. If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage or a voltage display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you may see the voltage move up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed. The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator) may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power that is needed for very high electrical loads. A high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on, such as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It can increase engine 3-18 idle speed to generate more power, whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories. Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver. If so, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message might be displayed, such as BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW, or LOW BATTERY. If this message is displayed, it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-51. Battery Run-Down Protection This feature shuts off the dome, courtesy, and vanity lamps if they are left on for more than 20 minutes when the ignition is off. This helps to keep the battery from running down. If the battery run-down protection shuts off the interior lamps, it may be necessary to do one of the following to return to normal operation: (cid:129) Shut off all lamps and close all doors. Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN. This feature also turns off the parking lamps and headlamps under most circumstances, if they are left on. Turn the exterior lamps knob to turn them back on. (cid:129) Accessory Power Outlet(s) Accessory power outlets let you plug in auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone. The vehicle has three accessory power outlets. There are two outlets located below the climate controls and one outlet is on the rear of the center ﬂoor console. Remove the cover from the outlet to use the outlet. Be sure to put the cover back on when not using the accessory power outlet. Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adaptor fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer/retailer for additional information on the accessory power outlets. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to the vehicle can damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes. Check with your dealer/retailer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Improper use of the power outlet can cause Notice: damage not covered by the 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. If papers, pins, or other ﬂammable items Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter For vehicles with this feature, the ashtray is removable and ﬁts into the front cupholder. Notice: are put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage the vehicle. Never put ﬂammable items in the ashtray. To remove the ashtray, pull the covered bin out of the cupholder. To use the lighter, press it in all the way, and let go. When it is ready, it will pop back out by itself. Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating. Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes. 3-19 Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled for the vehicle. A.B. Fan Control C. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls D. Air Delivery Mode E. Recirculation F. Air Conditioning G. Rear Window Defogger Control Driver’s Side Temperature Lever: Raise or lower the lever to increase or decrease the temperature on the driver’s side of the vehicle. 3-20 Passenger Side Temperature Lever: Raise or lower the lever to increase or decrease the temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. This right lever also adjusts the temperature to the rear seat outlets. When the temperature outside is 0°F (-18°C) or lower, use the engine coolant heater, if the vehicle has one, to provide warmer air faster to the vehicle. 9 (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. If the knob is in off mode, outside air still enters the vehicle, and is directed based on the position of the air delivery mode knob. The temperature can still be adjusted using the temperature knob. Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the airﬂow direction inside the vehicle. To change the current mode, select one of the following: H (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel and ﬂoor outlets. Some air is directed toward the windshield and the side window outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper vents and warmer air to the ﬂoor outlets. 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the ﬂoor outlets, with some air directed to the windshield and the side window outlets. The recirculation button cannot be selected while in ﬂoor mode. - (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the ﬂoor, windshield and side window outlets. The recirculation button cannot be selected while in defog mode. 1 (Defrost): This mode clears the windows of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield and the side window outlets, with some air directed to the ﬂoor outlets. The air conditioning compressor may run to dehumidify the air to prevent window fogging. The recirculation button cannot be selected while in defrost mode. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. # (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air-conditioning system on or off. An indicator light comes on and the system begins to cool and dehumidify the air inside of the vehicle. You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again. This is normal. @ (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation mode on. An indicator light comes to show that the recirculation is on. This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle. It can be used to help prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle. The air conditioning compressor will also come on when this mode is activated. While in recirculation mode, the windows may fog when the weather is cold and damp. To clear the fog, select either the defog or defrost mode and increase fan speed. 3-21 Dual Automatic Climate Control System With this system the heating, cooling and ventilation can be controlled on the vehicle. When the vehicle is ﬁrst started and the climate control system is on, or if the climate control system has been turned on, the display shows the driver’s temperature setting for ﬁve seconds. Then it shows the outside temperature. Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. < (Rear): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button comes on to show that the rear window defogger is on. The rear window defogger automatically turns off approximately ten minutes after the button is pressed. For vehicles with heated mirrors, they turn on when the rear window defogger button is pressed. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid. A. Driver and Passenger Side Temperature Controls B. Fan Control C. Display D. AUTO E. Power Button F. Recirculation G. Air Conditioning H. Defrost I. Air Delivery Mode Control J. Rear Window Defogger 3-22 Outside Air Temperature Display A new outside temperature reading is displayed if the vehicle has been off for more than three hours. If the vehicle has been off for less than three hours, the old temperature reading may be displayed because underhood heat is affecting the true outside temperature. Underhood heat can also affect the outside temperature while the engine is running. It may also take several minutes of driving before the display updates to the actual outside temperature. Automatic Operation 2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature. To ﬁnd your comfort setting, start with a 72°F (22°C) temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to adjust. Turn the driver or passenger side temperature knob to adjust the temperature setting as necessary. If a temperature setting of 60°F (15°C) is chosen, the system will remain at the maximum cooling setting. If a temperature setting of 90°F (32°C) is chosen, the system remains at the maximum heat setting. Choosing either maximum setting may not cause the vehicle to heat or cool any faster. AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation is active, the system controls the air delivery mode, fan speed, and temperature inside the vehicle. Use the steps below to place the entire system in automatic mode: 1. Press AUTO. When AUTO is selected, the air conditioning and air inlet are automatically controlled. The air conditioning compressor will run continuously when the outside temperature is over approximately 40°F (4°C). The air inlet will normally be set to outside air. If it is hot outside, the air inlet automatically changes to recirculate inside air to help quickly cool down the vehicle. Manual Operation 9 (Off): Press to turn off the entire climate control system. Outside air still enters the vehicle, and will be directed to the ﬂoor. The system turns on by pressing either AUTO, air delivery mode, fan control, or by adjusting either temperature knob. Driver’s Side Temperature Knob: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature on the driver side of the vehicle. The display will show the temperature setting decreasing or increasing and an arrow pointing toward the driver. This knob can also adjust the passenger side temperature setting if the two are linked. 3-23 Passenger Side Temperature Knob: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. The display will show the temperature setting decreasing or increasing and an arrow pointing toward the passenger. The passenger temperature setting can be set to match and link to the driver’s temperature setting by pressing and holding the AUTO button for three seconds. When adjusting the driver side temperature setting, the passenger side temperature setting will follow and both arrows will appear on the display. The passenger side temperature setting also resets and re-links to the driver side temperature setting if the vehicle has been off for more than three hours. w 9 x (Fan Control): Press the arrows to increase or decrease the fan speed. The display shows the selected fan speed and the driver side temperature setting for ﬁve seconds. C (Air Delivery Mode Control): Press to change the direction of the airﬂow in the vehicle. The air delivery modes will appear on the display as it is being adjusted. The display shows the selected air delivery mode and the driver temperature setting for ﬁve seconds. 3-24 To change the current air delivery mode, select one of the following: H (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel and ﬂoor outlets. Some air is directed toward the windshield and side window outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the ﬂoor outlets. 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the ﬂoor outlets. Some air also comes out of the defroster and side window outlets. The recirculation button cannot be selected in ﬂoor mode. - (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the ﬂoor and windshield outlets. 0 (Front Defrost): Press the front defrost button to clear the windows of fog or frost more quickly. The system automatically controls the fan speed if defrost is selected from AUTO mode. If the outside temperature is 40°F (4°C) or warmer, the air conditioning compressor runs automatically to help dehumidify the air and dry the windshield. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. # A/C (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning system on or off. When the system is on, the system automatically begins to cool and dehumidify the air inside of the vehicle. The air conditioning symbol appears on the display when the air conditioning is on and turns off when the air conditioning is off. If the air conditioning is turned off while in front defrost or defog mode, the air conditioning symbol turns off, however, the A/C compressor remains on to help de-humidify the air inside the vehicle. If one of the other modes is selected, the compressor will then turn the A/C off until it is selected again or the AUTO button is pressed. To avoid fogging the inside glass on rainy and humid days at a temperature above freezing, press the air conditioning button to run the A/C compressor. Also it is best to avoid the use of the recirculation mode except when maximum air conditioning performance is needed or for short times to avoid exterior odors. You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again. This is normal. @ (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation mode on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that recirculation is on. This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle. It can be used to help prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle. Recirculation mode can be used with vent and bi-level modes, but it cannot be used with ﬂoor, defog or defrost modes. If recirculation mode is selected with ﬂoor, defog, or defrost modes, the indicator ﬂashes three times and turns off to indicate the selection is not available. The air conditioning compressor may also run while in recirculation mode. This is normal and helps to prevent window fogging. If the weather is cold and damp, the system may cause the windows to fog while using recirculation mode. If the windows do start to fog, select defog or defrost mode and increase fan speed. Recirculation mode, if selected, will be cleared when the engine is turned off. 3-25 Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. < (Rear): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the rear window defogger is on. The rear window defogger will turn off approximately 10 minutes after the button is pressed. If additional warming time is needed, press the button again. The heated mirrors will also come on when the rear window defogger is turned on. See Outside Heated Mirrors on page 2-44. Notice: Do not use a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window. Do not adhere anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass. These actions may damage the rear defogger. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Outlet Adjustment Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the airﬂow. Use the thumbwheels near the air outlets to open or close off the airﬂow. Operation Tips (cid:129) Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from air inlets at the base of the windshield that could block the ﬂow of air into the vehicle. (cid:129) Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively. (cid:129) Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors can adversely affect the performance of the system. Check with your dealer/retailer before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle. 3-26 Rear Climate Control System The vehicle has one of the following rear climate control systems. With either of these systems, the rear climate controls will be disabled when the front climate control system is in defrost. This occurs to provide maximum airﬂow to clear the windshield. Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the direction of the airﬂow to the rear seat area. H (Panel): Air is directed to the rear console outlets. ) (Bi-level): Air is directed to the second seat side ﬂoor outlets and the rear console outlets. 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the second seat side ﬂoor outlets. A. Power Button B. Air Delivery Mode Control The temperature of the air coming through the rear outlets is determined by the front passenger temperature setting. PWR (Power): Press to turn the rear climate controls on or off. A. Fan Control B. Power Button C. Air Delivery Mode Control 3-27 If the vehicle has the rear seat audio system, the lower buttons are used to adjust the rear seat climate control system. The temperature of the air coming through the rear outlets is determined by the front passenger temperature setting. P (On/Off): Press to turn the rear climate controls on or off. z 9 y (Fan Control): Press to increase or decrease the fan speed. z \ y (Air Delivery Mode Control): Press to change the direction of airﬂow (panel, bi-level or ﬂoor) to the rear seat area. The rear control only turns on if the front climate control system is on and not in defrost mode. Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Some warning lights come on brieﬂy when the engine is started to indicate they are working. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous. 3-28 Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have used, and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically. United States Uplevel version shown, Canada, Base and SS Model similar 3-29 Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer the vehicle speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. Press the trip stem located on the instrument panel cluster. If the vehicle needs a new odometer installed, the new one will be set to the correct mileage total of the old odometer. Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero. The odometer works together with the Driver Information Center (DIC). You can set a Trip A and Trip B odometer. See “Trip Information” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-48. The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. Press the trip stem on the instrument panel cluster. 3-30 Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt, unless the driver safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light comes on and stays on for several seconds, then ﬂashes for several more. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This only occurs if the passenger airbag is enabled. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-63 for more information. The passenger safety belt light, located on the instrument panel, comes on and stays on for several seconds and then ﬂashes for several more. This chime and light are repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. This chime and light are repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver’s safety belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic device. To turn off the warning light and or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt 3-31 Airbag Readiness Light The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for possible malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicates there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-55. The airbag readiness light ﬂashes for a few seconds when the engine is started. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed immediately. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away. If there is a problem with the airbag system, an airbag Driver Information Center (DIC) message can also come on. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-51 for more information. 3-32 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-63 for important safety information. The rearview mirror has a passenger airbag status indicator. When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag is enabled (may inﬂate). If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag. United States Canada 3-33 If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer/retailer for service. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-32 for more information, including important safety information. Charging System Light This light comes on brieﬂy when the ignition key is turned to START, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. The light should go out once the engine starts. If it stays on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the charging system. A charging system message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) can also appear. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-51 for more information. This light could indicate that there are problems with a generator drive belt, or that there is an electrical problem. Have it checked right away. If the vehicle must be driven a short distance with the light on, turn off accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. 3-34 Voltmeter Gage When your engine is not running, but the ignition is on, this gage displays the battery voltage in DC volts. When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system. The gage may transition from a higher to lower or a lower to higher reading. This is normal. Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range. The voltmeter gage may also read lower when in fuel economy mode. This is normal. Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an extended period. This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle. As engine speeds are increased, this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power. You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible. 3-35 Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means your vehicle has a brake problem. A chime may also sound when the light comes on. Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to ON/RUN. If it does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or the pedal may go closer to the ﬂoor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-40. { CAUTION: The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. United States Canada 3-36 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the ABS light stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-36. For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-51 for all brake related DIC messages. StabiliTrak® Service Light This light will come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. This light will come on if a problem is detected in the StabiliTrak® system. For more information see StabiliTrak® System on page 4-6. 3-37 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This warning light should come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. During most driving conditions, this light will not come on. If the StabiliTrak® System is actively controlling the stability and/or traction of the vehicle, this light will ﬂash. This is normal. This light will come on if any portion of the system has been manually turned off or a problem is detected in the system. If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center, a message will appear also, see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-51 and StabiliTrak® System on page 4-6 for more information. United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, it means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-35 for more information. 3-38 Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with a tire pressure light, this light comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started and provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires is signiﬁcantly underinﬂated. A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center (DIC), can accompany the light. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-51 for more information. Stop and check the tires as soon as it is safe to do so. If a tire is underinﬂated, inﬂate to the proper pressure. See Tires on page 5-58 for more information. When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that there could be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light ﬂashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-67 for more information. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It ensures that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. 3-39 This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing: A misﬁre condition has been detected. A misﬁre increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: (cid:129) Reduce vehicle speed. (cid:129) Avoid hard accelerations. (cid:129) Avoid steep uphill grades. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park the vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If the light is still ﬂashing, follow the previous steps and see your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. If the check engine light comes on and stays on, while the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: If the vehicle is continually driven with this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle’s fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle’s emission controls and can cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. This could also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 5-3. 3-40 (cid:129) Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. An emission system malfunction might be corrected by doing the following: (cid:129) Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling the Tank on page 5-8. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. If the vehicle has been driven through a deep puddle of water, the vehicle’s electrical system might be wet. The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. (cid:129) Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and can cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. If one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-6. If none of the above have made the light turn off, your dealer/retailer can check the vehicle. The dealer/retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to ﬁx any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. 3-41 (cid:129) Oil Pressure Gage United States Canada The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals). Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the vehicle pass an inspection: The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on with the engine running, or if the key is in ON/RUN and the light is not on. The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD II (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if the battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II system readiness, your dealer/retailer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. 3-42 (cid:129) (cid:129) { CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problems causing low oil pressure. Change Engine Oil Light Your vehicle may have a change engine oil light. When this light comes on it means that an oil change and other maintenance procedures are required for your vehicle. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 and Engine Oil on page 5-18 for more information. Once the engine oil has been changed, the change engine oil light must be reset. Until it is reset, the light will stay on when the engine is on. 3-43 Security Light Reduced Engine Power Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle’s security system, see Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-17. This light comes on when a noticeable reduction in the vehicle’s performance occurs. Cruise Control Light If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC), this light will come on when the cruise control is set. See Cruise Control on page 3-10 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-51 for more information. The vehicle can be driven at a reduced speed when the reduced engine power light is on, but acceleration and speed may be reduced. The performance may be reduced until the next time you drive your vehicle. If this light stays on, see your dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair. This light may also come on if there is a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If this happens, take the vehicle in for service as soon as possible. 3-44 Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8 for more information. Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light The service four-wheel drive light comes on, except for the SS model, to indicate that there may be a problem with the drive system and service is required. Malfunctions can be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent, which may prevent serious damage to the vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your GM dealer in correctly diagnosing a malfunction. Check Gages Warning Light The check gages light will come on brieﬂy when you are starting the engine. This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition, as a check to show you it is working. If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the warning zones. 3-45 Gate Ajar Light If this light comes on, the liftgate or liftglass is not completely shut. Close the liftgate or liftglass. Never drive with the liftgate or liftglass even partially open. Fuel Gage When the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have remaining. An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: (cid:129) At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to ﬁll the tank. The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. The gage doesn’t go back to empty when you turn off the ignition. United States Canada 3-46 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Low Fuel Warning Light The light next to the fuel gage will come on brieﬂy when you are starting the engine. This light comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. To turn it off, add fuel to the fuel tank. Check Gas Cap Light If your vehicle has this light, it will come on if your gas cap is not securely fastened. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-39 for more information. Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle may have this feature. The Driver Information Center (DIC) display is located on the instrument panel cluster, below the speedometer. If your vehicle has DIC buttons, they are located on the steering wheel. The DIC can display information such as the trip odometer, fuel economy, customization features, and warning/status messages. If your vehicle does not have DIC steering wheel buttons, you will not have all of the features listed. Scroll through the odometer and trip odometer by pressing the trip odometer reset stem located on the instrument panel cluster. Turn off, or acknowledge, DIC messages by pressing the trip odometer reset stem. See Speedometer and Odometer on page 3-30 for information on features for vehicles without DIC buttons. 3-47 DIC Operation and Displays The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short delay the DIC will display the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. If a problem is detected, a warning message will appear on the display. Pressing the trip stem will acknowledge any warning or service messages. Pressing any of the DIC steering wheel buttons — trip information, fuel information, customization, or select button — will also acknowledge any warnings or service messages. You should take any message that appears on the display seriously and remember that clearing the message will only make the message disappear, not correct the problem. The DIC has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the four DIC buttons located on the steering wheel. These buttons are trip information, fuel information, customization, and select. The button functions are detailed in the following pages. 3 (Trip Information): Press this button to display the odometer, trip odometers, tire pressure, and timer. t (Fuel Information): Press this button to display the current range, fuel used, average fuel economy, and engine oil life. 4 (Customization): Press this button to access the vehicle settings menu and customize the personal settings on your vehicle. r (Select): Press this button to reset certain DIC functions and set your customization settings. Pressing any of the DIC buttons will acknowledge DIC messages and clear them from the DIC display. 3-48 Trip Information Button 3 (Trip Information): Press the trip information button to scroll through the ODOMETER, TRIP A, TRIP B, TIRE PRESSURES, and TIMER. Odometer: Press the trip information button until ODOMETER appears on the display. This mode shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles or kilometers. Pressing the reset stem located on the instrument cluster with the vehicle off will also display the odometer. Trip A: Press the trip information button until TRIP A appears on the display. This mode shows the current distance traveled since the last reset for TRIP A in either miles or kilometers. Trip B: Press the trip information button until TRIP B appears on the display. This mode shows the current distance traveled since the last reset for TRIP B in either miles or kilometers. To reset TRIP A or TRIP B information, press and hold the select button for one second while in one of the trip modes. This will reset the information for TRIP A or TRIP B. You can also reset the TRIP A or TRIP B while they are displayed by pressing the reset stem on the cluster. If you press and hold the reset stem or the select button for more than four seconds, the display will show the distance traveled since the last ignition cycle for TRIP A or TRIP B. Tire Pressures: On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), press the trip information button until TIRE PRESSURES appears on the display. This mode shows the tire pressure in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). Press the select button to scroll through the following information: LF TIRE shows the tire pressure for the front driver’s side tire. (cid:129) RF TIRE shows the tire pressure for the front passenger’s side tire. LR TIRE shows the tire pressure for the rear driver’s side tire. (cid:129) RR TIRE shows the tire pressure for the rear passenger’s side tire. Timer: The DIC can be used as a timer. Press the select button while TIMER is displayed to start the timer. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset, not including time the ignition is off. Time will continue to be counted as long as the ignition is on, even if another display is being shown on the DIC. The timer will record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after which the display will roll back to zero. To stop the counting of time, press the select button brieﬂy while TIMER is displayed. To reset the timer to zero, press and hold the select button while TIMER is displayed. 3-49 (cid:129) (cid:129) Fuel Information Button t (Fuel Information): Press the fuel information button to scroll through the range, fuel used, average fuel economy, and the engine oil life system. Fuel Range: Press the fuel information button until RANGE appears on the display. This mode shows the remaining distance you can drive without refueling. It is based on fuel economy and the fuel remaining in the fuel tank. The display will show LOW if the fuel level is low. The fuel economy data used to determine fuel range is an average of recent driving conditions. As your driving conditions change, this data is gradually updated. Fuel range cannot be reset. Fuel Used: Press the fuel information button until FUEL USED appears on the display. This mode shows the number of gallons or liters of fuel used since the last reset of this menu item. To reset the fuel used information, press and hold the select button for one second while FUEL USED is displayed. 3-50 Average Fuel Economy: Press the fuel information button until AVG. ECON appears on the display. This mode shows how many miles per gallon (MPG), liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km), or kilometers per liter (km/L) your vehicle is getting based on current and past driving conditions. Press and hold the select button for one second while AVG. ECON is displayed to reset the average fuel economy. Average fuel economy will then be calculated starting from that point. If the average fuel economy is not reset, it will be continually updated each time you drive. Engine Oil Life System: Press the fuel information button until ENGINE OIL LIFE appears on the display. The engine oil life system shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. It will show 100% when the system is reset after an oil change. It will alert you to change the oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil change. To reset the engine oil life system, see Engine Oil Life System on page 5-22. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Engine Oil on page 5-18 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. Customization Button 4 (Customization): Press the customization button to access the VEHICLE SETTINGS menu and customize the settings to your vehicle. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-56 for more information. Select Button r (Select): Press the select button to reset certain DIC functions, turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC display, and set your customization settings. For example, this button will allow you to reset the trip odometers, turn off the FUEL LEVEL LOW message, and enables you to scroll through and select the language in which the DIC information will appear. DIC Warnings and Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another. Some messages may not require immediate action. Press any of the DIC buttons on the steering wheel or the trip odometer reset stem on the instrument panel cluster to acknowledge that you received the messages and to clear them from the display. Some messages cannot be cleared from the display because they are more urgent. These messages require action before they can be removed from the DIC display. Take any messages that appear on the display seriously and remember that clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them. CHANGE ENGINE OIL This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed and service is required for your vehicle. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 and Engine Oil on page 5-18 for more information. Also see Engine Oil Life System on page 5-22 for information on how to reset the message. This message clears itself after 10 seconds until the next ignition cycle. 3-51 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle’s tires needs to be checked. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on the Tire Loading Information label. See Tires on page 5-58, Loading the Vehicle on page 4-33, and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-65. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-48. If the tire pressure is low, the low tire pressure warning light comes on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 3-39. CHECK WASHER FLUID This message displays if the washer ﬂuid level is low. Adding washer ﬂuid to the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir clears this message. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-38. This message clears itself after 10 seconds, or you can manually clear it from the DIC display. DRIVER DOOR AJAR This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver door is not fully closed. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC. ENGINE COOLANT HOT/ENGINE OVERHEATED Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not increase the engine speed above normal idling speed. See Engine Overheating on page 5-35 for more information. This message displays and a chime sounds if the cooling system temperature gets hot. See Engine Overheating on page 5-35 for the proper course of action. This message clears when the coolant temperature drops to a safe operating temperature. 3-52 FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays and a chime sounds if the fuel level is low. Refuel as soon as possible. See Low Fuel Warning Light on page 3-47, Filling the Tank on page 5-8, and Fuel on page 5-5 for more information. ICE POSSIBLE This message may display if the outside temperature reaches a level where ice could form on the roadway. Adjust your driving accordingly. If the temperature rises to a safe level, the message clears. This message clears itself after 10 seconds, or you can manually clear it from the DIC display. KEY FOB # BATTERY LOW This message displays if a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter battery is low. Replace the battery in the transmitter. See “Battery Replacement” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-5. LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver side rear door is not fully closed. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC. If you drive your vehicle while the engine OIL PRESSURE LOW/STOP ENGINE Notice: oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may occur. If a low oil pressure warning appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC), stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected. See Engine Oil on page 5-18 for more information. This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and do not operate it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. See Engine Oil on page 5-18. PASSENGER DOOR AJAR This message displays and a chime sounds if the passenger door is not fully closed. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC. REAR ACCESS OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the liftgate or liftglass is open while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Turn off the vehicle and check the liftgate and liftglass. See Liftgate/Liftglass on page 2-13. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. 3-53 RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR This message displays and a chime sounds if the passenger side rear door is not fully closed. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC. SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system. Have your dealer/retailer inspect the system for problems. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-32 and Airbag System on page 1-55 for more information. SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM This message displays if a problem occurs with the brake system. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message is still displayed, or appears again when you begin driving, the brake system needs service. See your dealer/retailer. SERVICE CHARGING SYS (System) This message displays if there is a problem with the battery charging system. Under certain conditions, the charging system light may also turn on in the instrument panel cluster. See Charging System Light on page 3-34. The battery will not be charging at an optimal rate and the vehicle will lose the ability to enter the fuel economy mode. The vehicle is safe to drive, however you should have the electrical system checked by your dealer/retailer. SERVICE STABILITRAK If this message displays, it means there may be a problem with the StabiliTrak system. If this message appears, try to reset the system by performing the following: stop; turn off the engine; then start the engine again. If this message still comes on, it means there is a problem. You should see your dealer/retailer for service. The vehicle is safe to drive, however, you do not have the beneﬁt of StabiliTrak, so reduce your speed and drive accordingly. 3-54 SERVICE TIRE MONITOR On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays if a part on the TPMS is not working properly. The tire pressure light also ﬂashes and then remains on during the same ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Light on page 3-39. Several conditions may cause this message to appear. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5-69 for more information. If the warning comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. See your dealer/retailer. STABILITRAK ACTIVE This message displays anytime the StabiliTrak system activates to maintain vehicle stability. Any combination of engine speed management, brake traction control, and stability control displays this message. STABILITRAK NOT READY This message may display if driving conditions delay StabiliTrak system initialization. This is normal. Once the system initializes, this message will no longer be displayed on the DIC. STABILITRAK OFF This message displays when you press the StabiliTrak button for more than ﬁve seconds or when stability control has been automatically disabled. The StabiliTrak button is located on the transmission shift handle. To limit wheel spin and realize the full beneﬁts of the stability enhancement system, you should normally leave StabiliTrak on. However, you should turn StabiliTrak off if your vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow and you want to rock your vehicle to attempt to free it, or if you are driving in extreme off-road conditions and require more wheel spin. See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 4-32. To turn the StabiliTrak system back on, press the StabiliTrak button again. There are several conditions that can cause this message to appear. The message may display if the brake system warning light is on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-36. The message displays if the vehicle is shifted into 4LO. The message turns off as soon as the conditions that caused the message to be displayed are no longer present. 3-55 (cid:129) (cid:129) DIC Vehicle Customization Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program some features to one setting based on your preference. All of the customizable options listed may not be available on your vehicle. Only the options available display on the Driver Information Center (DIC). The default settings for the customization features were set when your vehicle left the factory, but may have been changed from their default state since then. To change feature preferences, make sure the ignition is on and the vehicle is in P (Park). To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off. Press 4 to scroll through the available customizable options. After pressing 4 , VEHICLE SETTINGS momentarily displays before going to a customization option. TIGHTEN FUEL CAP This message may display and a chime may sound if the vehicle’s fuel cap is not tightened properly. Fully reinstall the fuel cap. See Filling the Tank on page 5-8. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. This message remains on until it is manually cleared from the DIC display. The DIC message is also cancelled if the ignition is turned off. The DIC message and the Service Engine Soon light may come on again during a second trip if the fuel cap is still not tightened properly. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-39 for more information. TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when you momentarily press the StabiliTrak button located on the transmission shift handle. In this mode, stability control and the brake-traction control are functional. Engine speed management will be modiﬁed and the driven wheels can spin more freely. For more details on this mode, see StabiliTrak® System on page 4-6. TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays and a chime sounds if a turn signal is left on for 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km). Move the turn signal/multifunction lever to the off position. 3-56 Lock Doors Press 4 until LOCK DOORS: IN GEAR appears in the display. To select your preference for automatic locking, press r while LOCK DOORS: IN GEAR is displayed on the DIC. Pressing r will scroll through the following settings: Unlock Doors Press 4 until UNLOCK DOORS: IN PARK appears in the display. To select your preference for automatic unlocking, press r while UNLOCK DOORS: IN PARK is displayed on the DIC. Pressing r will scroll through the following settings: LOCK DOORS: IN GEAR (default): The doors will lock when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). UNLOCK DOORS: IN PARK (default): All of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). LOCK DOORS: WITH SPEED: The doors will lock when the vehicle speed is above 8 mph (13 km/h) for three seconds. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press 4 while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2-9 for more information. UNLOCK DRIVER: IN PARK: The driver’s door will be unlocked when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). UNLOCK DOORS: KEY OUT: All of the doors will unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition. UNLOCK DOORS: MANUALLY: The doors will not be unlocked automatically. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press 4 while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2-9 for more information. 3-57 Lock Feedback Press 4 until LOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH appears in the display. To select your preference for the feedback you receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, press r while LOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH is displayed on the DIC. Pressing r will scroll through the following settings: LOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH (default): The parking lamps will ﬂash each time you press the button with the lock symbol on the RKE transmitter and the horn will chirp the second time you press the lock button. LOCK FEEDBACK: OFF: There will be no feedback when locking the vehicle. LOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS: The parking lamps will ﬂash each time you press the button with the lock symbol on the RKE transmitter. LOCK FEEDBACK: HORN: The horn will chirp the second time you press the button with the lock symbol on the RKE transmitter. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press 4 while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. Unlock Feedback Press 4 until UNLOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS appears in the display. To select your preference for the feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, press r while UNLOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS is displayed on the DIC. Pressing r will scroll through the following settings: UNLOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS (default): The parking lamps will ﬂash each time you press the button with the unlock symbol on the RKE transmitter. UNLOCK FEEDBACK: HORN: The horn will chirp the second time you press the button with the unlock symbol on the RKE transmitter. UNLOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH: The parking lamps will ﬂash each time you press the button with the unlock symbol on the RKE transmitter and the horn will chirp the second time you press the unlock button. UNLOCK FEEDBACK: OFF: There will be no feedback when unlocking the vehicle. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press 4 while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. 3-58 Headlamp Delay Press 4 until HEADLAMP DELAY: 10 SEC appears in the display. To select your preference for how long the headlamps will stay on after you turn off the vehicle, press r while HEADLAMP DELAY: 10 SEC is displayed on the DIC. Pressing r will scroll through the following settings: HEADLAMP DELAY: 10 SEC (Seconds) (default): The headlamps will stay on for 10 seconds. HEADLAMP DELAY: 20 SEC: The headlamps will stay on for 20 seconds. HEADLAMP DELAY: 40 SEC: The headlamps will stay on for 40 seconds. HEADLAMP DELAY: 1 MIN (Minute): The headlamps will stay on for 1 minute. HEADLAMP DELAY: 2 MIN: The headlamps will stay on for 2 minutes. HEADLAMP DELAY: 3 MIN: The headlamps will stay on for 3 minutes. HEADLAMP DELAY: OFF: The headlamps will not turn on. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press 4 while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. Perimeter Lights Press 4 until PERIMETER LIGHTS: ON appears in the display. To select your preference for perimeter lighting, press r while PERIMETER LIGHTS: ON is displayed on the DIC. Pressing r will scroll through the following settings: PERIMETER LIGHTS: ON (default): The headlamps and back-up lamps will come on for 40 seconds, if it is dark enough outside, when you unlock the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. PERIMETER LIGHTS: OFF: The perimeter lights will not come on when you unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press 4 while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. 3-59 Easy Exit Seat Press 4 until EASY EXIT SEAT: OFF appears in the display. To select your preference for seat position exit, press r while EASY EXIT SEAT: OFF is displayed on the DIC. Pressing r will scroll through the following settings: EASY EXIT SEAT: OFF (default): No seat exit recall will occur. EASY EXIT SEAT: ON: The driver’s seat will move to the exit position when the key is removed from the ignition. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press 4 while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. See “Easy Exit Seat” under Memory Seat on page 1-5 for more information. Seat Recall Press 4 until SEAT RECALL: OFF appears in the display. To select your preference for recall of the driver’s memory seat and adjustable pedals, if your vehicle has this feature, press r while SEAT RECALL: OFF is displayed on the DIC. Pressing r will scroll through the following settings: SEAT RECALL: OFF (default): The driver’s memory seat and adjustable pedals position you saved will only be recalled when the memory button 1 or 2 is pressed. SEAT RECALL: AT KEY IN: The driver’s memory seat and adjustable pedals position you saved will be recalled when you put the key in the ignition. SEAT RECALL: ON REMOTE: The driver’s memory seat and adjustable pedals position you saved will be recalled when you unlock the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Whichever position, 1 or 2, you programmed with the transmitter being used to unlock the vehicle is the one that will be recalled. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press 4 while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. See “Easy Exit Seat” under Memory Seat on page 1-5 for more information. 3-60 Alarm Warning Press 4 until ALARM WARNING: BOTH appears in the display. To select your preference for alarm warning, press r while ALARM WARNING: BOTH is displayed on the DIC. Pressing r will scroll through the following settings: Language Press 4 until LANGUAGE: ENGLISH appears in the display. To select your preference for display language, press r while LANGUAGE: ENGLISH is displayed on the DIC. Pressing r will scroll through the following settings: ALARM WARNING: BOTH (default): The headlamps will ﬂash and the horn will chirp when the alarm is active. ALARM WARNING: HORN: The horn will chirp when the alarm is active. ALARM WARNING: LAMPS: The headlamps will ﬂash when the alarm is active. ALARM WARNING: OFF: There will be no alarm warning on activation. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press 4 while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-17 for more information. ENGLISH (default): All messages will appear in English. FRANCAIS: All messages will appear in French. ESPANOL: All messages will appear in Spanish. To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press 4 while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. If you accidentally choose a language that you do not want or understand, press and hold 4 and the trip information button at the same time. The DIC will begin scrolling through the languages in their particular language. English will be in English, Francais will be in French, and Espanol will be in Spanish. When you see the language that you would like, release both buttons. The DIC will then display the information in the language you chose. You can also scroll through the different languages by pressing and holding the trip reset stem for four seconds, as long as you are in the odometer mode. 3-61 Units Press 4 until UNITS: U.S. (ENGLISH) appears in the display. To select the units of measurement in which the DIC will display vehicle information, press r while UNITS: U.S. (ENGLISH) is displayed on the DIC. Pressing r will scroll through the following settings: UNITS: U.S. (ENGLISH) (default): All information will be displayed in English units. UNITS: METRIC (km/L): All information will be displayed in metric units. UNITS: METRIC (L/100 km): All information will be displayed in metric units. To select a setting and exit out of the customizable options, press 4 while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

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