2003 Chevrolet Venture Owners Manual

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designed to provide heat to the passenger compartment and defrost the windows more quickly. See Climate Control System on page 3-25 for more information. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, but it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): When driving on hilly, winding roads. When towing a trailer (so there is less shifting between gears). When going down a steep hill. SECOND (2): This position gives you more power, but lower fuel economy. 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: Don’t drive in SECOND (2j for more than 25 miles (40 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (90 k d h ) , or you can damage your transaxle. Use THIRD (3) or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) as much as possible. Don’t shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h) or you can damage your engine. Notice: If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster, something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far that way, your vehicle can be damaged. So, if this happens, have your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you can use SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and THIRD (3) for higher speeds. 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 put in FIRST (I), the transaxle won’t downshift into first gear until the vehicle is going slow enough. Notice: If your front wheels won’t turn, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transaxle. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your VelllLlt: +t-.--- *--L:..l- could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in position on a hill. u l l l y the acce!eratcr peds!. This L I I C l t * * ~ + k V V l C I l -nl\l 2-37 Parking Brake The parking brake is located on the driver’s side under the instrument panel. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push down on the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-4 1. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot while you push down on the parking brake pedal with your left foot. (To release the tension on the parking brake cable, you will need to apply about the same amount of pressure to the parking brake pedal as you did when you set the parking brake.) When you remove your foot from the parking brake pedal, it will pop up to the released position. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-36. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. 2-38 Shifting Into Park (P) 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: 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 won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake with your left foot. Pull the lever toward you. 2-39 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Runnin- It can be dangerous to leave your ve-..Ae ---lh 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. Don’t 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 PARK (P), 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. If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK (P). Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 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). 2-40 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 2-39. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P), when the ignition is in RUN. As you step on the brake pedal, while in PARK (P), you may hear a click from the solenoid of the system. This ensures that the system is operating properly. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-34. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then try to move the shift lever into the gear you want. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. 2. 3. Turn the ignition key to OFF. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). P L - A LL- ,,,:,e - - A +Lnm -h;$+ tr\ +hn Ar;,,,-, 3 L a I L LI IC GI IYII IC UI tu LI IGI I 1 1 1 1 LW CI IU UI a v you want. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can. A v. 5. ,-,bQr 3V - t J I 2-4 1 Parking Over Things That Burn 1 ngs that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-42 Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. Repairs weren’t done correctly. Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: 0 Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and 0 Have your vehicle fixed immediately. Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to kn-.. Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust.’’ Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the 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 runninq. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See “Winter Driving” in the Index. 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. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re 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 won’t move. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-39. uii ~ e e T6VVLY L?. Ti?L?.jLi- .y.Gu’i-e Fu;;;i-,y a page 4-36. 2-43 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lights behind you, pull the lever toward you (to the night position). To return the mirror to the day position, push the lever away from you. Outside Power Mirrors The control located on the driver’s door operates both outside rearview mirrors. Turn the control counterclockwise to select the driver’s side rearview mirror, or clockwise to select the passenger’s side rearview mirror. Then use the control to adjust each mirror so that yocr can see a little of the side of your vehicle and the area beside and behind your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. If you are not adjusting either mirror, leave the control in the center off position. This prevents moving the mirrors accidentally once you have them adjusted. Both outside mirrors can be folded forward or rearward. In the rearward position, they will fold almost flush with the vehicle. This feature is particularly useful in automatic car washes. 2-44 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. Outside Heated Mirrors If your vehicle has the outside rearview mirrors, they are heated when you activate the rear window defogger. See “Rear Window Defogger” in C/imate Control System on page 3-25. 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. 2-45 Onstar@ Services Onstar@ provides a number of service plans. Some of the services currently provided by Onstar@ are: Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment Emergency Services Roadside Assistance Stolen Vehicle Tracking AccidentAssist Remote Door Unlock Remote Diagnostics Onstar@ MED-NET (Requires separate activation and annual fee on some plans) Online and Personal Concierge Services Route Support RideAssist Information and Convenience Services 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. An Onstar@ subscription plan is included in the price of your vehicle. You can upgrade or extend your Onstar@ services to meet your needs. 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@ 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 2-46 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, no roaming charges and no access fees. To find out more about OnStarm 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. 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. 2-47 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. 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. 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 1-800-355-351 5. 2-48 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. 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 1-800-355-351 5. 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 liqht. 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 HomeLinP.’7 Do not repeat Step 1 as this will erase all of the programmed channels. 2-49 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. 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). 6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, 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. 2-50 Using HomeLink@ Press and hold the appropriate HomeLinkO button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. 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. Bo 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 HomeLinkO button. Do not release the button. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. While still holding the HomeLink@ button, proceed with Step 2 under “Programming HomeLink@.” 2. 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 1-800-355-351 5, or on the internet at www.homelink.com. 2-51 Compact Overhead Console The front overhead console includes two reading lamps, a storage compartment and a switchbank. Storage Areas Your vehicle’s large carrying capacity can store many items. If you have the extended wheelbase version, you can carry things as large as a 4’ x 8’ piece of plywood. You can also use the floor pins that are used to attach the seats, to secure larger loads. Glove Box Your vehicle has a glove box below the instrument panel. To open the glove box, lift the latch release. The glove box door has a detent to prevent the door from lowering too far. Open the glove box until the door is partway open, then pull the door down if you need it fully open. To close the glove box, the door must be pushed up past the detent. Cupholder(s) There are cupholders located below the center instrument panel switchbank. The cupholders have a removable liner for larger size cups and for cleaning the cupholders. To use the cupholders, simply pull out the tray. Keep the tray stowed in when not in use. Your vehicle also has cupholders on the bottom inboard side of the second row driver’s side captain’s chairs and the seatbacks have cupholders that can be used when the seatbacks are folded forward. 2-52 Overhead Console Your vehicle may have this feature. The front overhead console has reading lamps, a switchbank, storage compartments, a garage door opener compartment, Onstar@ System buttons, Driver Information Center (DIC) and HomeLink@ Transmitter buttons. If your vehicle has the HomeLink@ transmitter buttons, they will take the place of the garage door opener compartment. The garage door opener compartment is explained next. For information on the other features listed, see each of them in the Index. 2-53 Garage Door Opener Compartment You can store your garage door opener in the rear compartment of your overhead console, and operate it from this position. To install your garage door opener, follow these instructions: 1. Open the compartment by pressing the latch forward. 2. Peel the protective backing from the hook and loop fastener and press it firmly to the back of your garage door opener. 2-54 3. Line up the button of the garage door opener with one of the four buttons on the compartment door. Make sure the garage door opener button is facing down and press the opener firmly into place. 4. Once the opener is installed, use the black pegs inside the compartment door to make sure the lined area on the compartment door will contact the control button on your garage door opener when pressed. Front Seat Storage Net 5. Add one peg at a time until your garage door opener operates with the compartment door closed when you press on it. There may be a storage net that stretches between the front seats. Pull the hooks towards the passenger’s seat and insert them into the holes. +he --+ I;$+ thn hr\Al/c I n ~ n d ,-,,I+ T, I W alWlG L I I G I I b L , 1 1 1 ~ ~ l l ’ i r I I W W I \ V u y UI n The net does not detach from the driver’s seat. When not in use, it is recommended that you unhook the net to extend its life and retain its elasticity. V U L ..-.--. r\f +ha hnlmc 2-55 Luggage Carrier If you try to carry something on top of your vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier - like paneling, plywood, a mattress and so forth - the wind can catch it as you drive along. This can cause you to lose control. What you are carrying could be violently torn off, and this could cause you or other drivers to have a collision, and of course damage your vehicle. You may be able to carry something like this inside. But, never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle. 2-56 If you have the luggage carrier, you can load things on top of your vehicle. The luggage carrier has side rails attached to the roof, as well as sliding crossrails and places to use for tying things down. These let you load some things on top of your vehicle, as long as they are not wider or longer than the luggage carrier. To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving, check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened. Notice: Loading cargo that weighs more than 150 Ibs. (68 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle. When you carry cargo on the luggage carrier of a proper size and weight, put it on the slats, as far forward as you can. I nen siide the crossraii up ayairlsi ii~e rear of the load, to help keep it from moving. You can then tie it down. Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-34. -. Turn the release knob counterclockwise to unlock the crossrails. Slide the crossrails forward or back, as needed, to accommodate loads of various sizes. After repositioning the crossrails, be sure to tighten the release knobs by turning them clockwise. This will lock the crossrails in place. 2-57 Convenience Net Your vehicle may have a convenience net. The convenience net is designed to help keep small loads, like grocery bags, from falling over. Install the convenience net at the rear of your vehicle, inside the liftgate. To use the convenience net, do the following: Rear Storage Area Your vehicle has a storage compartment and may have a cupholder on the driver’s side of the vehicle, next to the third row seat(s). 1. Attach the upper loops to the posts on either side of the liftgate opening. The label on the net should be in the upper left-hand corner. 2-58 Convenience Center . If any removable convenience item isn't secured properly, it can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to secure any such item properly. 2. Attach the lower hooks to the metal rings on the floor. 3. Once you've loaded items into the net, stretch the higher side of the net up and over the top of the load to hold it firmly in place. The convenience net has a maximum capacity of 100 Ibs. (45 kg). It is not designed to hold larger, heavier loads. Store such loads on the floor of your vehicle, as far forward as you can. When not in use, it is recommended that you take down the convenience net to extend the life of the net and to help retain its elasticity, and to keep the rear exit clear. Your vehicle may have a convenience center. It comes with the stowable seat. It provides extra storage space for the rear of the vehicle. To open the convenience center, pull up on the door latch located in the front. The convenience center cover has two automatic prop rods to hold it up and in place. 7- d n e n +ha cnn\ranianrn r a n t a r m\/pr \In1 I ml1.4 pl~il I " v4v-v one of the prop rod linkages toward you while holding onto the door latch and lower the convenience center cover to close it. --. .--. .I I" " V I I . V . 8 . V . J - - ...- 2-59 Removing the Convenience Center 1. Make sure that all items are off of the convenience center and that it is empty. 2. Turn the hand knob counterclockwise until the knob is loose. 3. Lift up on the hand knob to grab a hold of the convenience center. 4. Lift up on the convenience center while pulling it toward you and pull it out. Replacing the Convenience Center 1. Make sure the stowable seat is properly installed in the vehicle. See Stowable Seat on page 1-26 for more information. If the stowable seat is not in the vehicle with the convenience center, the convenience center will not be locked into the correct position in the vehicle. 2. Make sure that the convenience center is closed. 3. Lift the convenience center up and into the rear of the vehicle. 2-60 The tray sill can be folded down onto the stowable seat to close the space between the two when the stowable seat is folded down. To do this, flip the sill plate up and over toward the stowable seat. The cover of the convenience center can be left in its upright position while the vehicle is moving. The convenience center has six hooks on the inside cover for hanging items on. The prop rods can hold up to 49 Ibs. (21.8 kg) on the cover of the convenience center while in its upright position. The convenience center and the stowable seat both have a maximum weight capacity of 400 Ibs. (1 81.6 kg). Notice: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading. I \ 4. Put the tray sill, located on the back of the convenience center, in the upright position. 5. Slide the convenience center in and align it so that the forks, located on the bottom rear of the convenience center, slide into the seat anchors. 6. Press down on the front of the convenience center so the center locates on the sill mounting bracket. 7. Turn the hand knob clockwise until it is tight. 8. Pull up on the convenience center to make sure it is locked into place. Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle’s locks and lighting systems can be programmed with several different features. The features you can program depend on the options that came with your vehicle. The following chart shows the features that can be programmed. To determine which features your vehicle is equipped with, follow the steps listed for entering the programming mode. Feature Automatic Locks Last Door Closed Lockout Deterrent Control Remote Driver’s Unlock Remote Lock/Unlock Confirmation Content Theft Content Theft Arming/ Disarming Number of chimes sounded Locking/ Delayed Illumination/ Door Exit Lighting 2-62 Entering Programming Mode To program features, your vehicle must be in the programming mode. Follow these steps: 1. The content theft-deterrent system must be disarmed. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-27. 2. Remove the BCM PRGRM fuse from the instrument panel fuse block, located to the right of the glove box. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-95. 3. Close the driver's door. 4. Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY. 5. Count the number of chimes you hear. You will hear two to four chimes depending on the features your vehicle is equipped with. Refer to the chart shown previously. You can now program your choices. To exit the programming mode, follow the steps listed mder Exiting Programming Mode on page 2-71. Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting This feature allows you to customize the interior lamps when entering and exiting the vehicle. Programmable Modes Mode 1: Both Features Off (The interior lamps will turn on or off at the same instant that a door is opened or closed.) Mode 2: Delayed Illumination Only (The interior lamps will stay on for about 25 seconds after all the doors and liftgate are closed, or until you lock the doors.) Mode 3: Exit Lighting Only (The interior lamps will come on whenever you remove the key from the ignition and stay on for about 25 seconds, or until you lock the doors.) Mode 4: Both Features On (This combines I V l U U z I J L U I I U "., hM-AP..- r ) n n A 9 \ 2-63 Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed in Mode 4. The mode to which the 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. Follow the instructions for “Entering Programming Mode” earlier in this section. 2. Turn the interior lamps on by turning the instrument panel brightness control all the way up. 3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes indicates the vehicle’s current programmed mode. (If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.) 4. Turn the interior lamps off to change the current mode. 5. Turn the interior lamps from on to off until you hear the number of chimes corresponding to the mode selection you want. 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. 2-64 Automatic Door Locks This feature allows you to customize the automatic locking and unlocking of the doors when using the shift lever . Programmable Modes Mode 1: Both Features Off (Automatic door locking and unlocking is disabled. You will always need to lock your doors manually before driving to increase occupant safety.) Mode 2: Automatic Door Locking Only The automatic door unlock feature is turned off. 4 Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the driver’s door closed; all doors will lock automatically. Mode 3: Automatic Unlocking with the Ignition Off Turn off the ignition with the transaxle in PARK (P); all doors will unlock automatically. 0 Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the driver’s door closed; all doors will lock automatically. Mode 4: Automatic Unlocking with Transaxle in PARK (P) Shift into PARK (P) with the ignition on; all doors will unlock automatically. * Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the driver’s door closed; all doors will lock automatically. Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed in Mode 3. The mode to which the 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. Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode on page 2-63. 2. Press LOCK on the power door lock switch. 3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes indicates the vehicle’s current programmed mode. (If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.) 4. Press LOCK to change the current mode. 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. Last Door Locking and Lockout Deterrent This feature allows you to customize the automatic locking of the doors when exiting the vehicle. Programmable Modes Mode 1: Both Features Off (Doors will always lock immediately when you press LOCK on the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter.) Mode 2: Lockout Deterrent Only (If you leave your key in the ignition with the driver’s door open, you won’t be able to lock the doors with the power door locks.) Mode 3: Last Door Closed Locking Only (If the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the vehicle while any door or the liftgate is open, you will hear three chimes. The doors will not lock. Five seconds after the last door is closed, all doors and the liftgate will lock.) Mode 4: Both Features On (This combines Modes 2 and 3.) 2-65 Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed in Mode 4. The mode to which the 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: Remote Driver Unlock Control This feature allows you to customize the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. Programmable Modes 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode on page 2-63. Press UNLOCK on the power door lock switch. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes indicates the vehicle’s current programmed mode. (If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.) Press UNLOCK to change the current mode. Press UNLOCK until you hear the number of chimes corresponding to the mode selection you want. 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. 2-66 Mode 1: Remote All Doors Unlock (When you press UNLOCK on your remote keyless entry transmitter, all doors and the liftgate will unlock.) Mode 2: Remote Driver’s Door Unlock Only (When you press UNLOCK on your remote keyless entry transmitter once, the driver’s door will unlock. When you press UNLOCK on your remote keyless entry transmitter again within five seconds, all doors and the liftgate will unlock.) Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed in Mode 2. The mode to which the 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. Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode on page 2-63. 2. Press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter. 3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes indicates the vehicle’s current programmed mode. (If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.) 4. Press UNLOCK to change the current mode. 5. Press UNLOCK until you hear the number of chimes corresponding to the mode selection you want. 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. Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation This feature allows you to customize the feedback received when locking or unlocking your vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter. Programmable Modes Mode 1 : Both Features Off (Remote lock and unlock confirmation are disabled.) Mode 2: Exterior Lamps Flash Only When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock your vehicle, your parking lamps will flash to let you know the command has been received. e When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock your vehicle or operate your optional power sliding door(s), your parking lamps will flash to let you know the command has been received. 2-67 Mode 3: Exterior Lamps Flash and Horn Sounds When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock your vehicle, the horn will sound and your parking lamps will flash to let you know the command has been received. When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock your vehicle or operate your optional power sliding door(s), your parking lamps will flash to let you know the command has been received. Mode 4: Exterior Lamps Flash and Horn Sounds (on second LOCK press) When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock your vehicle, your parking lamps will flash to let you know the command has been received. The horn will sound and your parking lamps will flash if you press the LOCK button again within five seconds. When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock your vehicle or operate your optional power sliding door(s), your parking lamps will flash to let you know the command has been received. Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed in Mode 4. The mode to which the 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. Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode on page 2-63. 2. Press LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter. 3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes indicates the vehicle’s current programmed mode. (If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.) 4. Press LOCK to change the current mode. 5. Press LOCK until you hear the number of chimes corresponding to the mode selection you want. 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. 2-68 Content Theft-Deterrent System This feature allows you to turn the content theft-deterrent on and off. Programmable Modes Mode 1, Mode 2 and Mode 4: Feature On (If anyone opens a door or the liftgate while your content theft-deterrent system is armed, an alarm will sound and your parking lamps will flash for up to two minutes.) Mode 3: Feature Off (Your content theft-deterrent system is always disarmed.) Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed in Mode 2. The mode to which the 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: 3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes indicates the vehicle’s current programmed mode. (If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.) 4. Turn the parking lamps on, then off to change the current mode. J. Turn the parking lamps on, then off until you hear the number of chimes corresponding to the mode selection you want. 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. 1. Follow the instructions for Entering Programming I I - - 1 - I V I V U ~ V I ! payt: L - ~ 3 . .---.- n P r ) 2. Turn the parking lamps on, then off. 2-69 Arming and Disarming the Content Theft-Deterrent System To arm or disarm the content theft-deterrent system, the system must be turned on by using Modes 1, 2 or 4 listed previously. This feature allows you to customize the arming and disarming of the content-theft deterrent system. Programmable Modes Mode 1: Power Door Lock Switch Arming Off The system will arm when you lock the doors with your key or remote keyless entry transmitter. The key must be removed from the ignition when you lock the doors or the content theft-deterrent system will not arm. The system will disarm when you unlock the doors with your key or remote keyless entry transmitter. Mode 2: Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Arm/Disarm Only The system will arm when you lock the doors with your remote keyless entry transmitter. The key must be removed from the ignition when you lock the doors or the content theft-deterrent system will not arm. 2-70 The system will disarm when you unlock the doors with your remote keyless entry transmitter. While this mode provides increased security, it can be a problem if your remote keyless entry transmitter is damaged, lost or if it fails to operate for any reason while the content theft-deterrent system is armed. The content theft-deterrent system must be disarmed for the engine to run while in Mode 2; your key can no longer disarm the system. If your vehicle is equipped with the Onstar@ system, Onstar@ will not be able to remotely unlock your vehicle if it has been programmed to Mode 2. Mode 3: Standard Arming and Disarming The system will arm when you lock the doors using either power door lock switch while any door or the liftgate is open and the key is removed from the ignition. The system will arm when you lock the doors with your key or remote keyless entry transmitter and the key is removed from the ignition. The system will disarm when you unlock the doors with your key or remote keyless entry transmitter. Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed in Mode 1. The mode to which the 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. Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode on page 2-63. 2. Insert your spare key fully into any door key cylinder and turn it to the unlock position. This step is necessary to prevent accidental programming of this feature to Mode 2. Do not program this feature to Mode 2 without first reading Mode 2 entirely. The door key cylinder must remain in the unlock position during Steps 2 through 4. 3. Press the button with the horn symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter. 4. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes indicates the vehicle’s current programmed mode. (If you do not wish to change the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.) 5. Press the panic button to change the current mode. 6. Press the panic button until you hear the number of chimes corresponding to the mode selection you want. 7. Remove your key from the door key cylinder. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions next in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. Exiting Programming Mode To exit programming mode, turn the key from ACCESSORY to OFF and put the BCM PRGRM fuse back into the instrument panel fuse block. After programming a feature, you can exit the programming mode at anytime. Also, if your vehicle is equipped with the content theft-deterrent system, remember to arm the system before exiting. 2-71 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ........................ 3.4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................ 3.6 Other Warning Devices ................................... 3.6 Horn ............................................................. 3.7 Tilt Wheel ..................................................... 3.7 Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever ......................... 3.7 Exterior Lamps ............................................. 3.15 Interior Lamps .............................................. 3.17 Switchbanks ................................................. 3.20 Instrument Panel Switchbank .......................... 3.21 ....................... 3.21 Overhead Console Switchbank Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ............ 3.22 Accessory Power Outlets ............................... 3.24 Climate Controls ............................................ 3.25 .... 3.25 , .... 3.28 Climate Control System Outlet Adjustment Rear Climate Control System ...... ..................... . . . . . . . . (Without Entertainment System) ............... 3.28 Rear Climate Control System (With Entertainment System) ....................... 3.31 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ................... 3.33 Warning Light ........................................ Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............. 3.35 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................ 3-36 Speedometer and Odometer ........................... 3.38 Tachometer ................................................. 3.39 Safety Belt Reminder Light ............................. 3.40 Air Bag Readiness Light ................................ 3-40 Brake System Warning Light .......................... 3.41 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ............. 3.42 Traction Control System (TCS) 3-43 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..... ...... 3.44 Malfunction indicator Lamp ......................... 3.45 Fuel Gage ................................................... 3.48 Message Center ............................................. 3.50 Service Traction System Warning Message ...... 3.50 Traction Active Message ................................ 3.51 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message .................................................. 3.51 Charging System indicator Message ................ 3.52 Low Oil Pressure Message ............................ 3-52 Low Engine Oil Level Message ....................... 3-53 Change Engine Oil Message ...................... -3-54 Section 3 Instrument Panel Entertainment System .................................... 3-91 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Without Entertainment System) ................... 3.98 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (With Entertainment System) ..................... 3.100 Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios) ............ 3.102 Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios) ..... 3.102 DVD Distortion ............................................ 3.102 .................... 3.102 Understanding Radio Reception Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ............... 3-103 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ........................ 3-104 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ................. 3-104 Cleaning Your DVD Player 3-104 Cleaning the Video Screen ........................... 3.104 Fixed Mast Antenna .................................... 3.104 ........................... ............. 3.54 Power Sliding Door Warning Message Door Ajar Warning Message ........................... 3.55 Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message .................. 3-56 PASS-Key@ Ill Security Message .................... 3.56 ....... 3.57 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message Low Fuel Warning Message ........................... 3.57 Driver Information Center (DIC) ....................... 3.58 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3.61 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) .................................. 3.61 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) .................................. 3-61 AM-FM Radio ............................................... 3.62 Radio with CD .............................................. 3.65 Radio with Cassette and CD .......................... 3-71 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................. 3-81 3-2 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Side Outlets B. Front Outlets C. Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever D. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch E. Instrument Panel Cluster F. Center Outlets G. Audio System H. Side Outlets I. Exterior Lamps Control J. Hood Release K. Horn L. Ignition Switch M. Climate Controls N. Rear Fan Controls 0. Cupholder Tray P. Accessory Power Outlet Q. Instrument Panel Switchbank R. Glove Box S. Front Outlets T. Instrument Panel Fuse Block 3-5 Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers button is located on top of the steering column. Your 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 Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbols on your steering wheel. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. 7 To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: Turn and Lane-Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass Windshield Wipers iiv'indshieid -Washer 0 Cruise Control 3-7 Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. 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. c An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrow flashes faster than normal, 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 check the fuse. See Bulb Replacement on page 5-52 and Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-95. 3-8 If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps, the signal indicator will flash at a normal rate even if a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly to make sure they are working. Turn Signal On Chime If either turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound to let the driver know to turn it off. If you need to leave the signal on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km), turn off the signal and then turn it back on. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from high to low beam, or low to high, simply pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. Your fog lamps will turn off when you switch to high beams. Using your high beams in fog is not recommended. Flash-to-Pass When the headlamps are off, pull the lever toward you to momentarily switch on the high beams (to signal that you are going to pass). When you release the lever, they will turn off. Windshield Wipers To operate the windshield wipers turn the band marked WIPER, located on the multifunction lever. MIST: Turn the band to MIST for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the wipers start. Then let go. The wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band on mist longer. OFF: Turn the band to OFF to turn off the windshield wipers. LOW: Turn the band to LOW, for steady wiping at low speed. HIGH: Turn the band to HIGH, for steady wiping at high speed. DELAY: Turn the band away from you to one of the five sensitivity settings between OFF and LOW, to choose the delayed wiping cycle. The further the band is turned toward LOW, the shorter the delay will be. Use this setting for light rain or snow. Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, 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 do 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. 3-9 Windshield Washer To wash your windshield, press and hold the windshield washer paddle. The washers and wipers will operate. When you release the paddle, the washers will stop, and the wipers will continue to operate for two cycles, unless your wipers had already been on. In that case, the wipers will resume the wiper speed you had selected earlier. Rear Window Washermiper Your vehicle may have a rear window wiper. If it does, the rear window wiper switch is located in the instrument panel switchbank. In frec,.ng weather, don until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. jse your washer Press the wiper symbol on the bottom of the switch to turn on the intermittent wiper. To turn off the wiper, gently press the top of the switch. To wash and wipe the rear window, press the washer symbol on the top of the switch. Washer fluid will run down the glass as long as the switch is held in. When the top of the switch is released, the wiper will continue to cycle three more times. There is only one washer fluid reservoir for the front and rear windshield wipers. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-38. 3-1 0 To wash the rear window when the rear wiper is already on, press the top of the switch with the wash symbol on it. Press in the bottom of the switch to continue the intermittent wiper cycle after the washing cycle is completed. Cruise Control Your vehicle may have cruise control. With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes, the cruise control disengages. 0 Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. 0 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. Don’t use cruise control on slippery roads. f your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional raction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn ine cruise corlirvi Ua& UII. 3-1 1 Sex%'-- -1 Cru'- e Cont- I If you leave your cruise control on when you're not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don't want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. ~~ 1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3-1 2 3. Press the SET button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 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, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (resume/accelerate) briefly. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you hold the switch at R/A, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at R/A. Increasing Speed While Control There are two ways to go to a ! Using Cruise higher speed: e Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the SET button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch. (To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to R/A 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 work whether or not you have set an initial cruise control speed. 3-1 3 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce speed while using cruise control: Press the SET button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. in very small amounts, press the To slow down SET button 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 control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you 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 turn off the cruise control: Step lightly on the brake pedal, or 0 move the cruise switch to OFF. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. 3-1 4 Exterior Lamps 0 (Off/Auto): Turning the control to this setting will activate the automatic headlamps when it is dark enough outside and turn off all the lamps and lights during the day except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). ;oo: setting turns on the parking lamps together with the following: (Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this The control to the left of the steering column operates the exterior lamps. Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights $0 (Headlamps): Turning the control to this setting turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. Lamps on Reminder If the driver’s door is opened and you turn the ignition to sr LQcK \>,+i!~ !ngyjnn tho lamnc nn yn~I \Ail! J -..- .-... r - - . . I hear a warning chime. 3-1 5 Daytime Running LampdAutomatic 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 will make front parking and turn signal lamps come on in daylight when the following conditions are met: The ignition is on, the exterior lamps control is off, and the parking brake is released. When the DRL are on, only your front parking and turn signal lamps will be on. Your instrument panel won’t be lit up. When it’s dark enough outside, the exterior lamps will come on automatically. When it’s bright enough outside, the exterior lamps will turn off and the DRL will turn on. Of course, you may still turn on the headlamps any time you need to. If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure your instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position. See “Instrument Panel Brightness Control” under Inferior Lamps on page 3-17. To idle your vehicle with the DRL and automatic headlamps off, set the parking brake while the ignition is in OFF or LOCK. Then start the vehicle. The DRL and automatic headlamps will stay off until you release the parking brake. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. 3-1 6 Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The thumbwheel for this feature is located below the exterior lamps control. Turn the thumbwheel to the right to brighten the lights or to the left to dim them. Interior Lamps Control Turn the thumbwheel all the way to the right to turn on the interior lamps, if the interior lamps override switch is off. Turn the thumbwheel to the left to turn the lamps off. Interior Lamps Override This switch is located in the overhead console Pressing the don’t symbol keeps the interior lamps off when any door is opened. Pressing the top of the switch allows the interior lamps to come on when any door is opened. 3-1 7 Dome Lamp The dome lamp is located in the headliner and has two buttons to manually turn on and off the lamp. The dome lamp will come on each time you open a door, unless you turn on the interior lamps override feature. See “Interior Lamps Override” earlier in this section. Entry Lighting With entry lighting, the interior of your vehicle is illuminated so that you can see inside before you enter your vehicle. The lamps will come on for 40 seconds if you unlock your door using your key or the remote keyless entry transmitter and the ignition is in LOCK or OFF. After 40 seconds have passed, the interior lamps will slowly fade out. The lamps will turn off before the 40 seconds if you: 0 Lock all the doors using the key, 0 press LOCK on the power door lock switch, or 0 press LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter. When any door is opened, entry lighting is cancelled. The interior lamps will stay on while any door or liftgate is open, and slowly fade out when all doors and the liftgate are closed. 3-1 8 The interior lamps may stay on for up to 25 seconds after all doors have been closed if they have not been locked. See “Delayed Lighting” following. To turn the entry lighting feature off or on, see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-62. Delayed Lighting The delayed lighting feature will continue to illuminate the interior for 25 seconds after all doors have been closed so that you can find your ignition and buckle your safety belt at night. Delayed lighting will not occur while the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY. After 25 seconds have passed, the interior lamps will slowly fade out. The lamps will fade out before the 25 seconds have passed if you: Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY, lock all doors using the remote keyless entry transmitter, or lock all the doors using the power door lock switch or the key. To turn the delayed lighting feature off or on, see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-62. Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on for about 25 seconds whenever you remove the key from the ignition. If you turn the ignition key to RUN or ACCESSORY, the lamps will fade out. The lamps will also fade out if you lock the doors with the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter. When any door is opened, exit lighting is cancelled. The interior lamps will stay on while any door or the liftgate is open, and slowly fade out when all doors and the liftgate are closed. The interior lamps may stay on for up to 25 seconds after all doors have been closed if they have not been locked. See “Delayed Lighting’’ earlier in this section. To turn the exit lighting feature off or on, see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-62. Front Reading Lamps There are two reading lamps in the overhead console. To turn either reading lamp on or off, press the lens of the lamp. These lamps will come on each time you open a door, unless you turn on tne interior iamps override feature. See ”Interior Lamps Override” earlier in this section. 3-1 9 Rear Reading Lamps There may be two reading lamps in the third row headliner. To turn on or off either reading lamp, press the lens of the lamp. There is also a reading lamp in the second row, integrated with the dome lamp. To turn on or off either reading lamp, press the button next to the lamp lens. These lamps will not turn on if the interior lamps override switch is on. See “Interior Lamps Override” earlier in this section. Cargo Lamp The cargo lamp is located in the rear of your vehicle, above the liftgate opening, and does not have a switch. The cargo lamp will come on each time you open a door, unless you turn on the interior lamps override. See “Interior Lamps Override” earlier in this section. Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery, in case you accidentally leave the interior lamps on. If you leave any interior lamps on while the ignition is in LOCK or OFF, they will automatically turn off after 10 minutes. The lamps won’t come back on again until you do one of the following: Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY, turn the interior lamps thumbwheel all the way to the right, then slightly back to the left, or open (or close and reopen) a door that is closed. 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. Switchbanks There are two sets of switchbanks located in the front of the vehicle. The switches will vary with the options that are on your vehicle. 3-20 Overhead Console Switchbank Ir This switchbank is located in the overhead console. The switchbank may include the interior lamps override, the power sliding door(s)/override, the power rear quarter windows and the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Aid (URPA) disable switches. If your vehicle does not have some of these options, there will be a blank. For more information, see each of these features in the Index. Instrument Panel Switchbank REAR [@+ This switchbank is located in the instrument panel below the comfort controls. The switchbank may include the rear fan knob, the rear window wipedwasher and the traction control switches. If your vehicle does not have some of these options, there will be a blank. For more information, see each of these features in the Index. If your vehicle is not equipped with the rear climate control system, there will be a storage space in this switchbank. The rubber mat can be removed for cleaning. Snap the mai inro piace aiier vieartirry. 3-2 1 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system is designed to help you park, while the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). It operates only at very low speeds, less than 3 mph (5 km/h). URPA can help make parking easier and to help you avoid colliding with objects such as parked vehicles. The URPA system can detect objects up to 5 feet (1.5 m) behind the vehicle, and tell you how close these objects are from your rear bumper. Your vehicle’s URPA operates when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R) and the vehicle speed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h). Four ultrasonic sensors located at the rear bumper are used to detect the distance to the object. The URPA display is located inside the vehicle, near the rear window. It has three color-coded lights used to provide distance and system information to the driver. If children, bicycles, or pets are behind your vehicle, RPA won’t tell you they are there. You could strike them and they could be injured or killed. Whether or not you are using URPA, check carefully behind your vehicle and then watch closely whenever you back up. URPA can be turned off by pressing the rear park aid disable switch located in the instrument panel switchbank. When the system is disabled an indicator light will be lit on the switch. You will not see any lights on the rear display if the switch is in the off position. 3-22 How the System Works Unless disabled, the URPA will turn on automatically when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R). When the system turns on, the three lights on the display will illuminate for one and a half seconds to let you know that the system is working. If your vehicle is moving in REVERSE (R) at a speed greater than 3 mph (5 km/h), the red light will flash to remind you that the system does not work at speed greater than 3 mph (5 km/h). If an object is detected at a REVERSE (R) speed of less than 3 mph (5 km/h), one of the following will occur: amber/amber/red lights flashins R continuous chime A chime will sound the first time an object is detected between 20 inches (0.5 m) and 5 feet (1.5 m) away. URPA cannot detect objects that are above liftgate level. In order for the rear sensors to recognize an object, it must be within detection range behind the vehicle. When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The light may flash red when the vehicle is in REVERSE (R) if the ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean. So be sure to keep your rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush. Other conditions that may affect system performance include things like the vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck. If after cleaning the rear bumper and then driving forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h), the display continues to flash red, see your dealer. If a trailer was attached to your vehicle, or a bicycle or an object was on the back of, or hanging out of your liftgate during your last drive cycle, the light may also flash red. The light will continue to flash whenever in REVERSE (R) until your vehicle is driven forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h) without any obstructions behind the vehicle. For cleaning instructions, see Cleaning the Outside of _.- ---- 0- r vu1 v e l utile u I I puyt; J-VZ \ / . .. I 1 - 1 - . - - 1 - 3-23 Accessory Power Outlets With accessory power outlets you can plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. The front accessory power outlet is located below the cupholder drawer. Pull the cover down to use the accessory power outlet. When not in use, keep the cover on. The rear accessory power outlet is located in the rear compartment on the driver’s side next to the air inflator system. To remove the cover, pull the tab on the cover and pull it off. To put the cover back on, line up the tabs at the back of the cover and put the cover in place. Push down the tab to secure the cover. When not in use, always cover the rear accessory power outlet with the protective cap. Notice: When using an accessory power outlet, maximum electrical load must not exceed 20 amps. Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain your battery. Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information on accessory power outlets. Notice: Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working as they should. This wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment, and never use anything that exceeds the amperage rating. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. 3-24 Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. 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: f;’ (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. +? (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, then directs the remaining air to the floor outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets. td (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets. Use this mode to send air to the rear sf the vehicle. Keep the area under the front seats free of objects that could obstruct airflow to the rear of the vehicle. The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost mode. For more information, see “Defogging and Defrosting” later in this section. @ (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. a (Outside Air): Press this button to turn the outslde air moue on or oii. vvnen inis rnocie is ur1, outside air will circulate throughout your vehicle. When this mode is on, an indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that it is activated. The outside air mode can be used with all modes, but it cannot be used with the recirculation mode. 3-25 (Recirculation): This mode keeps outside air from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off. When the button is pressed, an indicator light will come on. The air-conditioning compressor also comes on. 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. Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the air temperature inside your vehicle. a A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air-conditioning system on or off. When A/C is pressed, an indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that air conditioning is activated. You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again. This is normal. The system is designed to make adjustments to help with fuel economy while still maintaining the selected temperature. On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently. For quick cool down on hot days, do the following: 1. Select the vent mode. 2. Select the recirculation mode. 3. Select A/C. 4. Select the coolest temperature. 5. Select the highest fan speed. Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air inside of your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. 3-26 Defogging and Defrosting There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode.

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